Overview
Ancient Egypt, land of the pharaohs, colossal statues, vast pyramids and magnificent many-columned temples. Travel the full length of the Nile Valley to visit both the highlights of ancient Egypt, and some of the rarely-visited sites. Visit iconic sites such as the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Valley of the Kings, and Karnak Temple, but also archaeological sites off the beaten track, whose fascinating changes to art and religion still provoke debate.
HIGHLIGHTS
- CAIRO’S GREAT MONUMENTS
- The pharaohs of Egypt created great monuments to see themselves through the afterlife. The Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx are immediately recognisable but we truly understand this world with visits to lesser known sites, such as the step Pyramid of Djoser, and seeing scenes of daily life painted and preserved on the walls of Nobles and Generals tombs.
- TREASURES FOR THE AFTERLIFE
- The highlight of any visit to Cairo is a visit to the Egyptian Museum, a vast treasure trove of pharaonic antiquities, housing 160,000 objects covering 5000 years of Egyptian history. Over its 42 rooms, we see a wealth of treasure including ancient papyrus, statue and sarcophagi from the New Kingdom and glorious finds from Tutankhamen’s.
- ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
- Travel along the Nile Valley to explore Middle and New Kingdom sites and operational working digs. See exquisitely painted tombs.
- CRUISING THE NILE
Itinerary
Day 01: Cairo
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock)
Your tour manager will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Welcome Drink
Day 02: Cairo Pyramids / Sakkara
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops,Chefren and Mykerinus – Famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Additional visit to the Solar Boat infront of Cheops Pyramid (extra ticket on spot) Lunch included during the tour and then proceed toSakkara area to visit Sakkara Complex and first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid). Move to Memphis; Old kingdom’s capital and famous Necropolis. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 03:Cairo Sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel and then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit: Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen, alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Additional visit to the mummies room at the museum (extra ticket on spot) Lunch through out the tour at local restaurant, then moving to visit Saladin Citadel including Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque inside. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Combining fascinating history with shopping in a lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar , which dates back to 1382. Later, you will be transferred to Giza railway station to board the sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board – overnight inside your compartment.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 04: Aswan Sightseeing
You will be met & assisted at Aswan station by our representative, embark your Nile River Cruise , before Lunch at 11:00 a.m, then enjoy visiting the world famous High Dam, The awesome Philae temple, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor , and the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, theUnfinished Obelisk. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 05: Nile Cruise Kom Ombo / Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo, have breakfast on board and Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu, lunch on board after that Visit the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, Horus Temple in Edfu. Take afternoon tea during sailing to Esna. Dinner and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 06: Nile Cruise Luxor Sightseeing
Sail to Luxor, have breakfast on board then Visit the West Bank, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then to mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC, at El-Deir El-Bahari & the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. Enjoy afternoon tea during sailing. Dinner on board Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 07: Nile Cruise Luxor Sightseeing
Breakfast aboard cruise before disembarkation and then you will be accompanied by your guide to visit Karnak & Luxor temples at the East bank of the River Nile and later you will be transferred to Luxor railway station to board the sleeper train back to Cairo. Have your dinner and overnight on board sleeper train in your private compartment ( twin beds).
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 08: Back to Cairo
Breakfast aboard sleeper train before arriving Giza train station, where you will be met and assisted by Our representative who will transfer you to your hotel for free time at leisure( you will check into your room as early as possible ) with some optional excursions available in Cairo and overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Day 09: Optional Alexandria
Free day in Cairo or optional tour to Alexandria visiting Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. Then move on to the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs. Return to Cairo and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Cairo / Final Departure
Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo – free time before your flight – check out and then transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Included/Excluded
- 06 nights accommodation in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis (standard room).
- 03 nights accommodation on Nile cruise on full board basis (standard cabin)
- Sightseeing tours as mentioned in the program include transportation by our deluxe coach, entrance fees, and a qualified English-speaking guide.
- All Transfers in Cairo (Apt/Htl/Apt).
- Entry visa of Egypt. Domestic flight Cairo/Aswan – Luxor/Cairo (we can handle domestic flights as well). In case of doing a domestic flight from your side, please share with us the details to advise whether it matches or not.
- Extra meals.
- Tips
Package Price
Pax | 2 to 5 | 5 to 9 | 9 to 13 | 14 to 22 | 22 to 45 |
3 | $ 551.00 | $ 506.00 | $ 494.43 | $ 483.08 | $ 481.97 |
4 | $ 610.00 | $ 565.00 | $ 553.43 | $ 542.08 | $ 541.78 |
5 | $ 720.00 | $ 675.00 | $ 663.43 | $ 652.08 | $ 650.94 |
