Ultimate Egyptian Odyssey: 11 Days of Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sharm El Sheikh by Flight

Description

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, a Blue Rays Tours representative will meet you, assist with luggage, and escort you to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.

Day 2: Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, and Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Begin your day with a visit to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mekerinus, as well as the famous Sphinx and the Valley Temple. Continue to the Egyptian Museum, home to King Tutankhamen’s treasures, and then explore Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cairo.
– Meals: Breakfast

Day 3: Aswan Sightseeing
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to your Nile cruise ship for embarkation. Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the granite quarries. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board.
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
– Overnight: Nile Cruise in Aswan

Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temple dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god. After lunch, sail to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus. Continue sailing to Luxor, crossing the Esna Lock.
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
– Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor

Day 5: Luxor East Bank
Visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples on the east bank of Luxor. Return to the cruise ship for meals and overnight stay.
– Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
– Overnight: Nile Cruise in Luxor

Day 6: Luxor West Bank & Flight to Sharm El Sheikh
Disembark after breakfast and explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. Transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
– Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Sharm El Sheikh
Enjoy a free day to relax and explore the beauty of Sharm El Sheikh.
– Meals: Breakfast
– Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh

Day 8: Sharm El Sheikh
Another free day to enjoy the sun and sea in Sharm El Sheikh.
– Meals: Breakfast
– Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh

Day 9: Sharm El Sheikh
Spend another day at leisure in Sharm El Sheikh.
– Meals: Breakfast
– Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh

Day 10: Sharm El Sheikh & Cairo
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay.
– Meals: Breakfast
– Overnight: Cairo

Day 11: Final Departure
After breakfast, check out and transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure flight home.
– Meals: Breakfast

Price Inclusions

– Meet and greet service at Cairo International Airport
– Private air-conditioned vehicle transfers
– 3 nights in a 5-star hotel in Cairo with daily breakfast
– 3 nights on a 5-star Nile cruise with full board
– 4 nights in a 5-star hotel in Sharm El Sheikh with daily breakfast
– Private sightseeing tours as per itinerary
– English-speaking Egyptologist guide
– Bottled water during tours
– All service charges and taxes

Price Exclusions

– Domestic flights (Cairo-Aswan-Luxor-Sharm & Cairo-Sharm)
– Additional entry fees for certain sites (e.g., King Tutankhamen’s tomb, interiors of the Pyramids, Solar Boat, Royal Mummy Room)
– International airfare
– Egypt entry visa
– Optional tours
– Personal expenses
– Tipping