Day 01 - Tuesday
Departure from USA
Depart on an international flight to Cairo, Egypt.
Day 02 - Wednesday
Arrival - Cairo
Arrive at Cairo international airport, meet and assist by Airport Rep. who will assist you through airport formalities (immigration and luggage). Then Transfer to your Hotel.
Day 03 - Thursday
Cairo
After breakfast, we tour the Grand Egyptian Museum, The largest cultural project in Modern Times. The museum houses the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts with entry to the Hall of King Tut-Ankh-Amon which displays 5000 pieces for first time with free time at the Museum
After we have a local lunch, drive nearby Giza to experience one of the seven wonders of the world, the Pyramids and the famous Sphinx and the temple nearby. And then drive to see a panoramic view of the 3 pyramids together.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: B, L
Day 04 - Friday
Aswan Nile Cruise – Aswan
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival you are met and transferred to the Nile cruise. Settle in and start the journey with full-board meals onboard.
This afternoon, a guided visit to the Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island — the sanctuary of Isis, dismantled and rebuilt when the High Dam flooded its original site.
After lunch, optional motorboat trip to a Nubian village.
Overnight: Aswan (on board)
Meals: B, L, D
Optional: Nubian village — $60
Day 05 - Saturday
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
After breakfast, enjoy a free morning or join an optional excursion to Abu Simbel, home to the magnificent temples built by Ramesses II. Famous for their colossal statues and remarkable solar alignment, the temples were relocated in the 1960s to protect them from the rising waters of Lake Nasser.
In the afternoon, we sail toward Kom Ombo, where we will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Haroeris, the falcon-headed god. Guests will also have the opportunity to see the nearby Crocodile Museum, which displays ancient mummified crocodiles.
After our visit, we return to the cruise and continue sailing toward Edfu.
Overnight: Edfu
Meals: B, L, D
Optional: Abu Simbel – $160
Day 06 - Sunday
Edfu - Esna - Luxor
Breakfast on board. Morning guided visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god — one of the best-preserved temples in Egypt, begun in 237 BC. Return to the boat and sail north to Luxor through the Esna Locks; watch the lock transit from deck.
Evening guided visit to Karnak, the great temple complex of Amun-Ra and the largest religious complex of the ancient world.
Overnight: Luxor
Meals: B, L, D
Day 07 - Monday
Luxor
Optional sunrise hot-air balloon over the West Bank. If you book it, pickup is before dawn; you are back on board for breakfast.
After breakfast, guided visit to the West Bank: the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings, where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried in rock-cut tombs decorated with scenes from the Book of the Dead.
Late afternoon flight to Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
Meals: B
Optional: Hot-air balloon — $160
Day 8 - Tuesday
Flight to USA
Transfer to international flight for our flight back Home.
Have a safe trip back home!!
Tour Includes
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3 nights superior standard hotel accommodation in Cairo, breakfast included.
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3 nights aboard Nile cruise, full board.
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Daily breakfast at the Hotel and lunch during the sightseeing day in Cairo
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Domestic airfare: Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo.
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All entrance fees for the Great Pyramids and Museum in Cairo
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English speaking Tour guide/Egyptologist
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Air-conditioned bus/minibus/car
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All domestic flights
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All transfers within Egypt.
Tour Excludes
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Air fare to and from Egypt
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Dinner during your stay in Cairo.
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Any kind of drink with your meals during your day trips or in the cruise boat.
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Tips for guides/Drivers/Hotels/ Restaurants/Nile Cruise. Guidelines for tipping: Tour guide $10 per person per night, drivers $5 per person per night, $10 cruise boat per person per night
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Personal expenses such as phone calls, laundry etc.
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Visa fee can be included for $40 per person