Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival to Cairo
Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon you arrival you will find our representative waiting you,
then you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Egyptian Museum & Giza Pyramids
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, and you will
enjoy a free camel ride.
(Optional) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area.
At the end of the day we will transfer you back to your hotel.
Day 3: Alexandria
Breakfast. Transfer to Alexandria by A/C car. Our tour guide will pick you up from
your hotel to 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.
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.
Transfer to the hotel & overnight in Alexandria.
Day 4: Alexandria – Cairo
Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo by an A/C car. Arrival and transfer to your hotel.
(Optional) Day tour to Sakkara, Memphis & Dahshur.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 5: Aswan
Breakfast. Transfer to the domestic airport. Departure by the plane to Aswan.
Arrival & Transfer to start you tour visiting: The High Dam which was completed in 1964.
From here you can gaze across Lake Nasser. The Philae temple Sail by felucca (Egyptian sailboat)
to the island of Agilkia. Visit the temple that was removed from their original island of
Philae which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser. The main
Temple of Isis and its monuments were built between the 26th-dynasty and the Roman period.
Transfer to the Hotel. Overnight in Aswan.
Day 6: Cruise
Breakfast.
(Optional) Departure to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel, The colossal Temple of
Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation
of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments. The temples
were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities to which each
was dedicated is carved on its huge façade. Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple
of the King’s wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Back to Aswan.
Transfer to the Cruise. Boarding before lunch, Embarkation. Lunch on board Sail to Kom
Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris.
Sail to Edfu. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
Day 7: Cruise
Breakfast on board. Visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor.
Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 8: Cruise – Luxor
Breakfast on board. Start your tour visiting: Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley
of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Excursion to the Necropolis of Thebes, drive 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. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 9: Luxor – Hurghada
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
Start your tour to 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.
Departure by A/C car to Hurghada, Arrival, and transfer to your hotel.
Overnight in Hurghada.
Day 10: Hurghada
Breakfast, Free day.
Overnight in Hurghada
Day 11: Hurghada
Breakfast, Free day.
Overnight in Hurghada
Day 12: Hurghada
Breakfast, Departure by an Air conditioned bus to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 13: 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.
1 Night hotel accommodation in Alexandria on bed and breakfast basis.
1 Night hotel accommodation in Aswan on bed and breakfast basis.
3 Nights hotel accommodation in Hurghada on bed and breakfast basis.
3 Nights on Cruise board (Aswan & Luxor) Full board (sightseeing included).
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx.
1 Day tour in Alexandria
1 Day tour in Aswan
All transfers in Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan and Hurghada.
Expert tour guide.
All your tours and excursions are by an A/C vehicle.
All your visits include entrance fees.
Our prices include all taxes and services.
All Transfers
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.
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 | |
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Price per person in DBL or TRPL Room | 1725 $ | 1760 $ | 2000 $ |
Solo traveler | 2660 $ | 2705 $ | 2820 $ |
Christmas & Easter – DBL or TRPL Room | 2200 $ | 2235 $ | 2550 $ |
Christmas & Easter – Solo Traveler | 3265 $ | 3285 $ | 3395 $ |
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 | |
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Price per person in dbl room | 3600 $ | 4550 $ |
Solo traveller | 5600 $ | 6000 $ |
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 | |
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Price per person in dbl room | 5300 $ | 5750 $ |
Solo traveller | 7900 $ | 8400 $ |