Day 1: Arrival, Sakkara,
Memphis, Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
Arrival to Cairo airport, our representative will assist you through
passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you.
Excursion tour to visit the Step pyramid in Sakkara (Sakkara (Saqqara) is one of
the most extensive archaeological sites in Egypt! It was the cemetery for
Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt, yet it is still one of the virgin
archaeological sites, despite the fact that so much has already been found here!
The site is dominated by the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, which goes back to 2700
BC. It is one of the oldest stone structures in the world!). Then visit the
cemetery for Memphis (Founded in the 1st Dynasty (3100 B.C) by King Narmar,
Memphis was the capital of Ancient Egypt, and the first capital city founded
after the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt. It remained as the capital of
Ancient Egypt throughout the Old Kingdom. Because of the many necropolises
associated with Memphis, many Egyptologists believe that it was once an
extremely large city, though no archaeological evidence proves this, at
present!), then we will visit the papyrus institute, then a visit to one of the
Seven Wonders of the World: the Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus),
Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at the sphinx -
a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king
Chephren and The Valley Temple. At the end of the day we will transfer you to
your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo
Day 2: Cairo / Aswan and embarkation Every Monday, Friday, Wednesday
Early morning transfer to Cairo Airport for departure to Aswan. Arrival,
meet & assist by our representative and transfer to your 5* Nile Cruise & Check
in. Excursion tour to visit, Philae Temple (The Temple of Isis is one of the
greatest Temples in Egypt and it occupies about a quarter of the island. It is
the main Temple on the island, with its huge, complete, pylons and beautiful
scenes), High Dam (One of the most outstanding architectural achievements of the
twentieth century. It was constructed to replace the old Aswan dam built in
1902. The High dam was constructed to protect Egypt from the floods as well as
providing irrigation and electricity all over Egypt. It is 3600 meters long.
Visitors can easily locate lake Nasser which is a huge water reservoir) and
Unfinished Obelisque (The beautiful red granites that were used in building the
temples and monuments in the ancient days were brought from the quarries of
Aswan. Now while you are on a trip to the Unfinished Obelisk you can see
innumerable inscriptions in the area around the quarries. These are probably the
descriptions of the various quarrying projects that were undertaken in the past
days). Transfer to Nile Cruise. Lunch on board Sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea.
Dinner & Overnight on board.
Option: Why not visit 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.
Day 3: Kom Ombo / Edfu / Luxor
Breakfast. Visit the Kom-Ombo Temple (Located in Kom Ombo town, 45 km north
of Aswan. It is built on a hillside overlooking the Nile. This temple was
constructed in the Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of god Haroeris and Sobek,
the crocodile god. It is noted for relief engravings on its walls which show
ancient surgical tools, bone saws and dentistry tools. Nearby there are three
mummified crocodiles. They are now in Hathor's chapel). Sail to Edfu. Visit The
Edfu Temple (Lies in Edfu town, 123 km north of Aswan on the west bank of the
Nile. It dates to the Ptolemaic period. It was dedicated to the worship of god
Hours represented as a falcon. It is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples,
distinguished by its huge splendid structure that blends Pharaonic and Greek
architecture. Its grandeur competes with Luxor temples. It is the second largest
temple after Karnak. It also houses the Nilometer and a huge pylon at the
entrance). Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board &
Galabya party. Dinner & Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Luxor
Breakfast. Visit the West Bank including: Valley of the Kings (Is a valley
in Egypt where for a period of nearly 500 years from the 16th to 11th century
BC, tombs were constructed for the kings and powerful nobles of the New Kingdom
(the Eighteenth through Twentieth Dynasties of Ancient Egypt). The valley stands
on the west bank of the Nile, across from Thebes (modern Luxor), within the
heart of the Theban Necropolis.), Colossi of Memnon (The two colossi are made of
sandstone, which during ancient times was brought from Gabal El Silselah. Each
colossus, including the pedestal and the crown, is about 21m tall and represents
King Amenhotep III seating on his throne, wearing the Memes, or royal headdress,
with the divine cobra protecting his forehead. On the sides of the colossi there
is a representation of the Nile god Hapi, bending together the lotus and the
papyrus plants, symbolizing the union of Upper and Lower Egypt) and Temple of
Queen Hatshepsute (Hatshepsut was the fifth Pharaoh of the18th-dynasty who was
one of the handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. Her reign was the longest
of all the female pharaohs. Her funerary temple still stands as a tribute to her
incredible rise to power).
Dinner & Overnight in Luxor.
Day 5: Disembarkation and departure from Luxor
After breakfast, Disembarkation. Check out from the Nile Cruise. Excursion
tour to visit the Karnak Temple, which is a serious of temples, built in
different reigns. Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished
Propylon, the Hypostyle Hall with it's 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of
Queen Hatshepsute and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and
papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.
Transfer to Luxor Airport for departure to Cairo.
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Includes:
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01 Night in Cairo at
Selected Hotel on Bed & Breakfast Basis
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03 Nights at 5 star Nile Cruise on Full Board Basis
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Cairo/Aswan & Luxor / Cairo by Egypt Air Flight
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Multilingual expert Egyptologist guide
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All your tours and excursions are by Deluxe Bus
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All transfer and meet and assist at all the destinations
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All your visits include entrance fees.
Excludes:
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International Flights
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Visa Entry for Egypt
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Tipping
Price Per Person in USD:
Cairo and Nile Cruise with Flights - 5 Days - EG314 |
2020
USD Per Person |
Standard 5
Star |
Superior 5
Star |
Deluxe 5
Star |
Price per Person in DBL |
1,029 |
1,056 |
1,136 |
Single Supplement |
352 |
380 |
478 |
Child (3-12) |
772 |
792 |
852 |
Extra Night In Cairo |
Price per Person in DBL |
49 |
70 |
127 |
Single Supplement |
32 |
46 |
84 |
Extra Night In Luxor |
Price per Person in DBL |
46 |
63 |
91 |
Single Supplement |
31 |
42 |
63 |
Extra Night In Aswan |
Price per Person in DBL |
49 |
68 |
91 |
Single Supplement |
32 |
45 |
63 |
Optional Abu Simbel:
Abu Simbel Excursion |
US $
Per Person - Excludes Entrance Fees |
Price |
Cairo - Abu Simbel - Cairo:
Flight + Transfers + Guide at Temples |
595 |
Aswan - Abu Simbel - Aswan (3
hrs.) Airplane Flight + Transfers + Guide at Temples |
360 |
Aswan - Abu Simbel - Aswan (8
hrs.) Private Auto + Transfers + Guide at Temples |
188 |
Notes:
There is a New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner
(mandatory) for 4 star ($75) and 5 star ($110) hotels and cruises
Infant 0-2 Years: free (sharing with 2 adults)
Child 3-12 Years: 25% discount
Hotels (or similar):
Hotels (or similar) |
City |
3 - 4 Star
Standard Class |
4 - 5 Star
Tourist Class |
5 Star
Premium Class |
Cairo |
Oasis or Zoser |
Pyramids Park/ Grand Pyramids |
Le Meridian/ Pyramisa |
Luxor |
Mercure Luxor Hotel or
Pyramisa Isis Luxor City View |
Pyramisa Isis Luxor Hotel |
Sofitel le Karnak or Sheraton
Luxor |
Aswan |
Isis Corniche Hotel |
Pyramisa Isis Aswan Hotel |
Pyramisa Isis Aswan Hotel
Nile View |
Cruise Ships
(or Similar):
Monday For 4 Nights, from Luxor & Friday For 3 Nights, from Aswan |
Category |
Vessel
(or similar) |
Standard 5 Star |
M/S Semiramis I |
Superior 5 Star |
M/S Grand Princess, MS Suntimes |
Deluxe
5 Star |
MS Princess Sarah 1, MS Royal Princess, MS
Radamis 2 or M/S Tuya or M/S Royal Esadora or M/Y Mirage |
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Every Thursday For 4 Nights, from Luxor & Every Monday For 3 Nights,
from Aswan |
Category |
Vessel
(or similar) |
Standard 5 Star |
MS Nile Ruby or MS Grand Preziosa or
Similar |
Superior 5 Star |
MS Grand Sun |
Deluxe
5 Star |
MS Nile Quest, MS Semiramis II |
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Every Saturday For 4 Nights, from Luxor & Every Wednesday For 3
Nights, from Aswan |
Category |
Vessel
(or similar) |
Standard 5 Star |
MS Giselle or MS Monaco or MS Al Nabilatan |
Superior 5 Star |
MS Miss Egypt, MS Tower Prestige, M/S Tamr
Henna, MS Adonis |
Deluxe
5 Star |
MS Radamis 1, MS Princess Sarah 2, MS
Concerto, M/S Blue Shadow |
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description
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