Day 1: Arrival Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you are greeted by our representative who will assist the group through immigration and customs formalities. Transfer by our A/C deluxe van to your hotel in Cairo for check-in. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo: Pyramids of giza Sphinx Egyptian Museum Khan El Khalili (B)
Breakfast, Excursion tour to visit, the Great Pyramid of Cheops, the Pyramid of Chephren, and the Pyramid of Mycerinus. Next is a close-up look at the Sphinx - a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren and The Valley Temple.Learn how paper was made in the ancient times with a visit to the Papyrus Institute. Then visit the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Continue on to the Khan El Khalili, Overnight in Cairo.
Optional: This evening return to Giza for a spectacular Sound & Light show
Day 3: Cairo Aswan: (Nile Cruise) (BLD)
Transfer to Cairo Airport for the flight to Aswan. Stat visitng Phaile temple and the High Dam, transfer to your 5* Nile Cruise. lunch, then we sail by felucca a traditional Nile sailing boat, to view Kitcheners Island. Afternoon Tea. Dinner & Overnight on board.
Optional- connect with flight to Abu Simbel for half day sight seeing and flight back to Aswan.
Day 4: (Nile Cruise) Kom Ombo Edfu (BLD)
Breakfast, we visit the Kom-Ombo Temple. We continue to sail to Edfu. A "caleche" ride will take you through the town to the Temple of Horus, the Falcon God for visiting The Edfu Temple. After cross the lock we sail to Luxor. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party. Dinner & Overnight on board.
Day 5: Luxor: (Nile Cruise) Valley of the Kings Colossi of Memnon Temple of Hatshepsut (BLD)
Breakfast. Visit the West Bank including: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Queen Hatshepsute. Dinner & Overnight in Luxor.
Day 6: Disembarkation Karnak Temple Luxor Temple (B)
Breakfast, Disembarkation. Excursion tour to visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor temple, Karnak is now the largest and oldest temple compound on earth. After finish our tour Transfer to your hotel in Luxor for check-in. Overnight in Luxor.
Optional:Hot Air Balloon over Luxor
Day 7: Luxor Cairo (B)
This morning you will be transferred to Luxor airport for your flight back to Cairo. On arrival Cairo you will be met and transferred to your hotel . Overnight in Cairo
Optional:to Alexandria, Egypt's second largest city and main port and founded by Alexander the Great
Day 8: Cairo Home (B)
After breakfast, you will be free until departure transfer for your flight home.
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Tour Information
Key Details
- Mobile Voucher Accepted
- Duration: 8 Days
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Language:
English
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Departure Time :
Please contact the local supplier
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Departure Details :
Cairo airport
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Return Details :
Cairo airport
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Cancellation Policy : This activity is non-refundable Tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
Overview
Essential Egypt Tour offers the chance to enjoying, the major highlights of Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. See the legendary Pyramids of giza and Egyptian Museum. Cruise the River Nile in style aboard a 5 star Nile cruiser. Relax and unwind. In Aswan you will sail by a traditional Felucca on the Nile to view Kitcheners Island. In Luxor you will have plenty of time to explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsute Temple and the Temples on the East Bank before flying back to Cairo, where the tour ends.
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Inclusions
3 Nights Accommodation at 5* Deluxe Nile Cruise between Aswan & Luxor
3 Nights Accommodation at 5* Hotel in Cairo
1 Night Accommodation at 5* Hotel in Luxor
Domestic Airfare for Cairo Aswan & Luxor Cairo
Daily Buffet Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner as per the itinerary
Meet & Greet at Egypt airports by our Representative
Arrival & Departure transfers; all sightseeing tours, by our Deluxe A/C van
Service of English-speaking Egyptologists during sightseeing tours
All applicable taxes
Exclusions
Egypt Visa fees USD 25 (Americans) upon arrival in Cairo Airport
Meals not mentioned as being included
Beverages with meals
Items of a personal nature
Tips & gratuities
Optional tours.
Entrance inside the Pyramids and visit of the Solar Boat in the Pyramids area
Entrance of the Mummies room at the Egyptian Museum
Obligatory Gala dinner during Christmas, New Year, Easter etc
some hotels don't accept triple rooms in that case you should pay single room supplement for the third person
New Year Gala Dinner or Xmas Eve dinner (it is compulsory at most of the hotels)
Travel Insurance
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Dress code is smart casual
some hotels don't accept triple rooms in that case you should pay single room supplement for the third person
New Year Gala Dinner or Xmas Eve dinner (it is compulsory at most of the hotels)
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
