- 11 days/ 10 nights
- 2 Nights Cairo
- 1 night Sleeper train
- 3 nights Nile Cruise
- 4 nights Sharm El sheik
Day 1: Cario
Arrival to Cairo international airport, meet and assist services through formalities and transfer to hotel.
Overnight Cairo .
Day 2: Cairo
Full day tour in Memphis which contains a beautiful colossal of king Ramses the 2nd, Sakkara and visit the step pyramids of king Zoser. Then proceed to the three Giza pyramids of Chephren, Meykeronis and Cheops and have a close look at the statue of Sphix. Transfer to Cairo rail station for departure and overnight at sleeper train.
Day 3: Aswan/ Nile Cruise
On arrival to Aswan Rail Station meet for transfer to board the Nile Cruise. Embarkation before lunch. Then depart with the tour guide to visit the High Dam, one of the biggest dams in the world and was an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960's. Then proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk. Then visit the Philae Temple which was dedicated to goddess Isis. It's now reassembled at a new site on Agilika Island about 500km from its former site on Philae Island. (If time allows, additional/alternative morning excursions can be added to Abu Simbel or a felucca ride to view Elephantine Island, the Plantation "Kitcheners" Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum). Overnight onboard Nile Cruise.
Day 4: Kom Ombo / Edfu / Nile Cruise
The cruise sails to Kom Ombo & upon arrival visit The Temple of Sobek & Haroeris, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the river bank. Return to the cruise & sail to Edfu. On arrival visit the Temple of Horus, the largest and most complete preserved Temple combining Pharaonic and Greek architectures. Overnight onboard cruise.
Day 5: Luxor / Nile Cruise
Sail to Esna and Luxor. Upon arrival to Luxor, move to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of Kings & Queens, a vast City of the dead where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rocks and filled with treasures for the afterlife by generations of Pharaohs. Then proceed to the foot of the cliff to see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman who ruled Egypt in Pharaonic History. On the way back to the River Nile, your road passes by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn. Return back to cruise and evening at leisure. Overnight onboard cruise.
Day 6: Luxor /Sharm El-Sheikh, Red Sea
Breakfast, disembark from cruise and meet for transfer on to Luxor Airport. Depart on the flight to Sharm El-Sheikh, one of the most accessible and developed tourist resort communities on the Sinai Peninsula. It's preferred for vacations to experience fishing, swimming, diving and relaxing. On arrival meet for transfer to your hotel with rest of day/evening at leisure. Overnight in Sharm.
Day 7: Sharm El-Sheikh
Breakfast at hotel and free day at leisure. Overnight in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Day 8: Sharm El-Sheikh
Breakfast at hotel and free day at leisure. Overnight in Sharm El-Sheikh.
Day 9: Sharm el Sheikh / Cairo
Breakfast, check out and at 1pm meet for transfer to the Super Jet Bus Station for 3pm departure on the air conditioned bus to Cairo with arrival around 10pm. On arrival meet for transfer to your hotel and check-in. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 10: Cairo
At 9am depart from hotel with the tour guide to visit the Egyptian Museum which houses around 250.000 antique pieces in its 107 halls. It comprises the world's greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian Artifacts. Then visit the Citadel Of Saladin, a spectacular medieval fortress dating from 12th century and perched on a hill above the city. Also located in the Citadel are the Alabaster Mosque and Tomb of the Ottoman ruler, Mohamed Ali. At the end of your tour proceed to the Khan El Khalily Bazaar which is one of the earliest and greatest markets in the Middle East & contains stores that exhibit wonderful collections of jewelry, wooden products & attractive hand-made products. Return to hotel and evening at leisure. Overnight in Cairo .
Day 11: Departure
Breakfast, check out and as per your flight time transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Program includes:
- 02 nights accommodation in Cairo on BB basis (Bed and breakfast)
- 01 night sleeper train on HB basis ( breakfast and dinner)
- 03 nights Nile Cruise FB (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- 04 nights Sharm El Sheik on HB Basis ( Breakfast and dinner)
- meet and assist services in all destinations
- Sightseeing according to itinerary
- entrance fees when applicable
- Multilingual expert Egyptologist guide.
- all taxes and services.
N.B. 3 nights Nile cruise can be Luxor/Aswan or Aswan Luxor depending on the arrival day
Excluding the following:
entry visa / international and domestic air fare / sleeper train / any optional tour / Personal items / Gratuities /
Insurance
Children Policy:
- Children up to 6 years old are entitled free of charge of hotel accommodation only on condition of sharing parents room.
- Children from 6-12 years old take 50% discount on hotel accommodation on condition of sharing parents room.
(For two children 2 single rooms with child).
- Children who are nine years and above are considered adults in sleeper train.
Prices
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- Christmas and New year supplement 24 Dec – 1st January. Easter Supplement
- The above rate are based on Double occupancy per person per night