Egypt’s Timeless Wonders: A 12-Day Adventure

Description

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Welcome to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you with immigration and customs procedures.
You will then be transferred to your hotel. Optional city tour or relaxation, depending on your arrival time.

Day 2: Pyramids Excursion
Visit the limestone Colossus of Ramses and the giant alabaster sphinx at Memphis. Explore the step pyramid at Sakkara and marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.
The evening is free for you to enjoy at your hotel.

Day 3: Fly from Cairo to Luxor & East Bank Tour
Check out in the morning and transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, tour the Karnak temple complex and Luxor temple.
Board your cruise ship for a seven-night stay.
Meals: Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Nile Cruise: Luxor – Dendera – Edfu
After breakfast, visit the Dendera temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor.
Return to the cruise ship for lunch and sail to Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5: Nile Cruise: Edfu – Aswan
Explore the temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Continue cruising to Aswan.
Enjoy an Egyptian-themed evening on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6: Nile Cruise – Aswan
Visit the unfinished obelisk, the High Dam, and the Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Stay overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7: Nile Cruise – Aswan
Sail on a Felucca to view the botanical gardens on Kitchener’s Island. Spend the rest of the day relaxing on board or arrange an optional tour.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8: Nile Cruise: Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu
Optional: Join an excursion to Abu Simbel. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple dedicated to the falcon and crocodile gods. Continue to Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 9: Nile Cruise: Edfu – Luxor
Enjoy a full day cruising on the Nile. Utilize the onboard facilities and admire the scenery as you sail to Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10: Disembark Luxor & Fly to Cairo
Discover Luxor’s west bank, including the Colossi of Memnon, Queen Hatshepsut’s temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Transfer to Luxor airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 11: Cairo City Tour
Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the Coptic Cairo Complex, and the Khan al Khalili Bazaar. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12: Departure from Cairo
Check out and transfer to Cairo airport for your departure flight. Wishing you a safe journey home.
Meals: Breakfast.

Price Inclusions

Meet and greet service by our representative at Cairo International airport
All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
4-night accommodation at 5 Star hotel in Cairo with daily breakfast.
3-night accommodation at 5 Star Nile cruise based on full board.
3-night accommodation at 5 Star hotel in Hurghada with daily breakfast.
More flexibility during sightseeing & stops.
All sightseeing tours (Private Tours)
All Sightseeing tours as in the itinerary.
English speaking Egyptologist guide during your excursions.
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary
Bottled water during the tour
All service charges and taxes

Price Exclusions

Domestic flights (Cairo-Aswan & Hurghada – Cairo).
Extra Entrance fees (interior of the Pyramids, Solar Boat, and Royal Mummy Room in the Egyptian Museum
Extra Entrance fees to King Tutankhamen tomb in the Valley of the Kings
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
International airfare
Entry visa to Egypt
Any optional tour
Personal spending
Tipping