Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo

Arrival to Cairo airport, our representative will meet you in the airport
then you will be transferred by an A/C car to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo

Breakfast. Start your tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities.
On display is rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of
Egyptian art in the world. Including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection
of treasures, gold, and jewelry.
Visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions & Sphinx
Overnight in Cairo 

Day 3:Aswan – Cruise

Breakfast. Early Transfer to the domestic airport. Departure by the plane
to Aswan. Arrival and transfer to visit the High Dam and the Philae temple.
Transfer to the Cruise. Lunch on board. Overnight in Cruise.

Note: Cruise schedules may change due to some sailing reasons.
We guarantee that you will do all the mentioned sights, but the order may vary.

Day 4: Nile Cruise

Breakfast on board. Visit the amazing temple of Kom Ombo. Afternoon tea.
Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu.
Dinner on board. Luxor. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party.
Overnight in Cruise.

Day 5: Nile Cruise – Luxor

Breakfast on board. Visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cross the lock.Sail to Luxor.
Afternoon Tea.(Optional) Visit the Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship
in history and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu.
It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco Roman
Kingdom.Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty
in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty.
King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for
about 67 years.It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their
son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II
in front of the 1st Pylon.Dinner on board & Galabya party. Overnight in Luxor.

 

Day 6: Luxor / Cairo

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.
(Optional) Hot Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor an unforgettable.
Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens and the Mountain on
the Nobles.The flight is approximately 30:45 minutes depend on the weather.Cross to
the West Bank to visit Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of
Memnon. Excursion to the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties,
The Temple of Deir El Bahari.On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon
which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenopis III facing the Nile.
Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Transfer to Luxor airport and departure by plane to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.

 

Day 7: Day Trip to Alexandria

Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel, Travel to Alexandria.start your tour
to Alexandria. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world
– now with 8 million books. Visit it’s open court and free museums.Note: Alexandria
Library is closed on Fridays and on every public holiday. To enter the reading area
you will need to purchase an extra ticket.Then visit the Site of the Lighthouse; one of
the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World on which now stands the castle of Qaitbey.
Visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see
the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as the royal beaches of the queens.
Continue your tour by visiting the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city:
the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, as well as the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria
and the statue of Alexander the Great.You can then stop for lunch (Optional) before visiting
the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa before driving along the Cornish (30 km)
to see the whole city of Alexandria from the sea side which includes the old harbor of
Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater.
Stop over the famous bridge of Stanley – the modern landmark of modern Alexandria,
before visiting the old downtown of Alexandria and walking through the old city
-center of Alexandria: built by Alexander the great. Travel in comfort back to your hotel.
Alexandria has so much to see, feel, eat and buy so if you have time and want to add
more to your itinerary – just let us know what you are interested in and we will arrange
it for you at the cost price – no profit to us.Overnight in Cairo

 

Day 8 : Cairo- Departure

Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and
assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

 

Includes:

4 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis
3 Nights on Cruise board (Aswan & Luxor) full board (Sightseeing are included)
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx
1 Day tour in Alexandria
All transfers in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan
All your tours and excursions are with an A/C vehicle
The service of meet and assist at all your destinations
Expert tour guide
All your visits include entrance fees
Our prices include all taxes and services
Domestic airfare: Cairo/ Aswan & Luxor / Cairo
Transfer by an A/C vehicle: Cairo / Alex / Cairo

 

Excludes:

Visa Entry for Egypt. (We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request).
International Flights
Personal items.
Tipping.
Any other items not mentioned.
Any Optional tours.
Drinks during meals.

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The mentioned cruise schedule is for guidance purpose, the actual sailing program may be slightly different, but Ramses Tours guarantees that you will do all the mentioned visits & places.

Extra optional tours (Not included):

*** Nile Dinner Cruise
*** Sound & Light Show in Cairo
*** Citadel & Old Cairo
*** Nubian village
*** Karnak sound & light show
*** Hot Air Ballon

Hotels / Nile Cruise:

Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is not the same as in USA or Europe, so Luxury or Ultimate Luxury hotel options are always recommended as minimum in Egypt.

Accommodation Plan (A) 5 stars:

Cairo:Le Méridien – Steigenberger Pyramids- Ramses Hilton- Helnan – Barcelo Pyramids- Pyramisa

Luxor: Steigenberger Nile. 

Nile cruises: MS Emilio, MS Radamis, MS Princess, MS Sara

	3 Stars	4 Stars	5 Stars
Price per person in DBL or TRPL Room	1350 $	1370 $	1440 $
Solo traveler	2180 $	2220 $	2300 $
Christmas & Easter – DBL or TRPL Room	1705 $	1750 $	1890 $
Christmas & Easter – Solo Traveler	2650 $	2700 $	2750 $

Accommodation Plan (B) Luxury:

Cairo: Kempinski – Fairmont Cairo – Hilton Curnrad -Marriott Sheraton- Hilton Golf pyramids

Luxor: Hilton – Sonesta St. George.

Nile Cruises: MS Amwaj Nile Cruise, MS Nile Premium, MS Bule shadow, MS Jaz Jubilee, Crown Emperor, Steigenberger.

	All year round	Christmas and Easter
Price per person in dbl room	2150 $	2590 $
Solo traveller	3050 $	3650 $

Accommodation Plan (C) Ultimate Luxury:

Cairo: Four Seasons -Marriott Mena House – Kempinski Nile Deluxe – Fairmont Nile Premium – Hyatt Regency

Luxor: Sofitel Winter Palace.

Nile cruises: Sanctuary Sun Boat – Oberoi Cruises – Movenpick Royal Cruises – Sonesta Cruises – Le Fayan – Ms Farah -MS Acamar 

	All year round	Christmas and Easter
Price per person in dbl room	3350 $	3900 $
Solo traveller	4600 $	5300 $