07/03/2019
‏Day 01 – ‪Jan 5th‬: Arrival Cairo - Egypt
‏Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be meet by tour manager who will es**rt you through customs and immigration. Transfer from the airport to your (centrally located Cairo) hotel by private air-conditioned deluxe coach.
‏After check-in, you are free to spend the rest of the day/evening at your leisure.
‏Accommodation: 2 nights at Sheraton Cairo Hotel (City view room)
‏Meals: None
‏Day 02 – Jan 6th: Cairo / Legendary Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
‏Meet your Tour Guide for a private tour to Pyramids complex, the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World. Visit the Great Pyramid of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinus and marvel at the enigmatic Sphinx and the valley temple. You will also visit the Solar Boat Museum, home of the reassembled funerary boat of King Cheops, was constructed for his journey to the afterlife. Lunch at a delightful local restaurant before proceeding to the Egyptian Museum, housing the priceless artifacts recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamen and the fascinating Royal Mummies hall, featuring the remains of nine Egyptian pharaohs, among them Ramses II. At the end of the day enjoy shopping at Khan el Khalili bazaar. Back to hotel & overnight.
‏Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
‏Day 03 – ‪Jan 7th‬: Cairo / fly to Aswan
‏Breakfast & check-out, direct transfer to Cairo airport to catch your internal flight to Aswan, upon arrival check-in at your hotel & overnight
‏· Possibility to make Optional tour to Abu Simbel Temples by Air or Land.
‏Accommodation: 1 night at Tolip Aswan Hotel (ex. Helnan Aswan)
‏Meals: Breakfast
‏ Day 04 – Jan 8th: Aswan / Majestic Philae
‏Breakfast & check-out, visit the Aswan High Dam, an architectural feat built 1960. Then cross the Nile by motorboat to the well-preserved Philae temple complex, dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple was dismantled and moved stone-by-stone to its current location following the construction of the High Dam, check-in on your Nile cruise for the next 03 nights. lunch on board, dinner & overnight.
‏Accommodation: 3 nights on M/S Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
‏Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
‏Day 05 – Jan 9th: Sail to Kom Ombo & Edfu
‏Enjoy the cool Nile breezes as you pass iconic monuments on the river banks to Kom Ombo and explore this double-temple that long ago dedicated to the Crocodile-headed god Sobek, and the Falcon-headed god, Horus. Next continue your Nile Journey to Edfu, the well-preserved temple dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Hear mesmerizing tales about gods and goddesses such as Isis, Hathor, Osiris and Horus before you discover the courtyards, storerooms and sacred artwork at your leisure. Overnight in Luxor.
‏Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
‏Day 06 – Jan 10th: Luxor Sightseeing
‏Breakfast on board, begin your day of exploring with a journey to the famed location of over 62 tombs for Pharaohs on the West bank of the Nile. First, visit the famed tombs in The valley of the kings and explore the beauty and mystery of King Tutankhamen (included), then continue to the rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female ruler, rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces. The tour also includes photo-stop at the gigantic Colossi of Memnon, impressive statues of Amenhotep III. Back to cruise for lunch, then in the afternoon enjoy your visit to Karnak temple which embraces the Sacred lake then crossing the avenue of Sphinxes to see the temple of Luxor, back to cruise, dinner & overnight.
‏Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
‏Day 07 – Jan 11th: Luxor / Sharm el Sheikh (via Cairo)
‏Breakfast & check-out, transfer to Luxor Airport to catch your short flight to Cairo in connection with your flight to Sharm el Sheikh, upon arrival meet manager & direct transfer to your hotel, check-in & overnight.
‏Accommodation: 3 nights at Movenpick sharm el sheikh resort (Partial sea view room)
‏Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
‏Day 10 – ‪Jan 14th‬: Sharm el Sheikh / fly to Cairo – full day Alexandria
‏Breakfast & check-out, transfer to Sharm el Sheikh Airport to catch your flight to Cairo, upon arrival direct with your tour guide to explore the beautiful city of Alexandria. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 312 B.C. and was the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, which was discovered accidentally in 1900 when a donkey disappeared through the ground. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall. Back above ground, proceed to Pompey’s Pillar, an 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honour Emperor Diocletian, who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving people. Continue with your guide to the Roman amphitheatre, possibly the best preserved Roman site in Egypt. The site also includes the remains of a Roman street and homes.
‏After lunch you will drive past the impressive Library of Alexandria, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. Proceed to visit Fort Qaitbay from outside, once considered one of the most important defensive strongholds along the Mediterranean seacoast. It erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Finally have the chance to visit Montazah Palace royal gardens and trees, at the end of your tour drive back to your hotel in Cairo.
‏Accommodation: 1 night at Le Meridien Heliopolis Hotel
‏Meals: Breakfast
‏Day 11 – Jan 15th: Depart from Cairo
‏Transfer to Cairo international airport and check-in for your onward flight.
‏Meals: Breakfast
‏We wish you a nice vacation in Egypt
‏Package price:
‏Per person in Double: USD 1390
‏INCLUDED
‏· Private English speaking Guide for all excursions in Cairo, Cruise, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor & Alexandria.
‏· Travel with peace of mind where baggage handling, hotels and restaurants tips included.
‏· Touring, sightseeing and entrance fees as described.
‏· Accommodation: Cairo 03 nights with Breakfast - Aswan 01 night with Breakfast - Cruise 03 nights on Full board – Sharm el Sheikh on Half board.
‏· Meals as listed in the itinerary.
‏· Domestic flights in Economy Class (Cairo/Aswan) , (Luxor/Sharm el Sheikh (via Cairo) & (Sharm el Sheikh/Cairo)..
‏· Meet and assistance services on arrival and departure at Cairo Airport.
‏· All relevant transfers and transportation are by private air-conditioned deluxe vehicles.
‏· All service charges and taxes.
‏NOT INCLUDED
‏* International Flight Tickets.
‏* Entry visa.
‏* Tipping (For guides, drivers and Nile cruise crew, etc.,-).
