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Best Of Egypt & The Nile 10 days /09 nights

This journey is designed to uncover the heart and soul of Egypt. Experience the best of Egypt, from the historic cities of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel. Connect with three nights aborad your deluxe Nile Cruise.

 

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Arrive to Cairo, North Africa’s largest city. Upon arrival to Cairo international airport, you will be met by Misr travel tour manager who will issue your entry visa (included) and escort you through customs and immigration Procedures. Transfer from the airport to your hotel in private air conditioned deluxe coach.

After check-in you are free to spend the rest of the day/evening at your leisure.

Accommodation: Stay for 2 nights at  Fairmont Nile City Hotel (Partial Nile view)  /  Sheraton Cairo Hotel

Meals: None

Today your  private expert guide will accompany you on a full day tour of the pyramids complex. Visit the great pyramids of Cheops , Chephren ,Makyrenius  and the valley temple. Ride on camel or horse back and see the enigmatic Sphinx . Explore the Solar Boat Museum, where you find the 142-foot-long funerary boat of Cheops. Enjoy lunch at  great local restaurant before heading to the Egyptian Museum, home of the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world, including the priceless treasures of  the famous teenage King Tutankhamen and Great Hall of Royal Mummies.  Continue to the Coptic Cairo district to visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary and Ben Ezra synagogue. Next, stroll in Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, a bustling marketplace in the city’s old islamic district.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Fly to Aswan, and transfer to your hotel . Delve into the history and culture of the Anchient Nubia.  with a private tour through the Nubian museum. It is established in partnership with Unesco to save the monuments and heritage of the Nubian Comunity from the flooding of Lake Nasser when the High Dam was built in the 1960s.  

Enjoy sunset as you sail aboard traditional Nile felucca around Kitchener’s Island, the Aga Khan Mausoleum and botanical gardens. Then follow the footsteps of the famed guests like Agatha Christie, Winston Churchill and Lady Diana and enjoy Sunset tea on the terraces of the Old Cataract Hotel.

Overnight: Aswan.

Accommodation: Stay for 1 night at Movenpick Resort Aswan  /  Helnan Aswan Hotel

Meals : Breakfast

 Morning at leisure or alternatively an optional Excursion by road or Air  to Abu Simbel. World UNESCO heritage.The two rock temples of Abu Simbel were constructed and dedicated to the King Ramses II and and his wife Queen Nofertari. Returning to Aswan you will be accommodated on board of your Nile Cruise for the next 3 nights . After lunch, visit  Aswan High Dam and the granite Quarries, where one of Queen Hatshepsut’s obelisks lies abandoned in the bedrock, then complete the day with a motorboat trip to the Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis Symbol of Love and Beauty on Philae Island.The entire temple was dismantled and moved to its current location to save it from the Floodwaters caused by the construction of Aswan High Dam. 

Overnight: Aswan.

Accommodation: Stay for 3 nights on the Ms Movenpick Lily Nile Cruise / Ms Nile Premium Cruise 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

Enjoy the cool Nile breezes as you pass iconic monuments on the river banks to Kom Ombo and explore this double-temple that was long ago dedicated to the Crocodile-headed god, Sobek, and the Falcon-headed god, Horoeris. Next ,continue your Nile Journey to Edfu, the well-preserved temple dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Witness the reliefs that depict the battle between god Horus and god Seth concluded with the coronation of Horus.

Overnight : Edfu.

 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Cruising down the Nile as you pass through the Esna Lock. In the afternoon, Your guide takes you to the monumental complex of karnak temples. Walk through this extraordinary open-air museum and into the Great open Court then the Great Hypostyle hall of 134 columns towering above you like an ancient forest. Continue to Luxor Temple via  the royal processional path that connects luxor and karnak temples and enjoy the magnificent experience of  walking through its floodlit coloumns. 

Overnight: Luxor.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 After Breakfast, begin your day of exploring the famed Necropolis of Thebes hosting over 62 tombs of pharaohs. Disembarking on the West Bank of the Nile. First visit the famed tombs in the valley of kings and explore the beauty and mystery of king Tutankhamen tomb  and Ramses VI burial chambre with its most vibrant colors and structure (included),then continue to the rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female ruler,  The tour also includes photo-stop at the huge

Colossi of Memnon, impressive two statues only remains of AmenhotepIII funerary temple.

Later afternoon, climb into a horse-drawn carriage, also known as a Calash or Hantoor for a ride to the Luxor Museum, to admire some of the finds that were found in the tombs of  18th.dynasty kings especiallyTutankhamen (horse-carriage, weapons as well as several exhibits). Return to hotel by the carriage scouting the fascinating city sights'.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Stay for 2 nights at  Sonesta St. George Hotel (Royal side Nile view) / Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel

Drive north in the company of your expert guide to Abydos, The stunning temple of Seti First, and home of “The Cult of Osiris”. The paintings of the temple are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt and include the famous kings list. Break for lunch before proceeding to the ptolemaic temple of Hathor at Dendera, one of its kind and contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra and her son Caesarian, Hathor is an Ancient Egyptian goddess who personified the principles of joy, feminine loveand music.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy your time at leisure untill it is time to transfer to Luxor Airport for flight  back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure.

Accommodation: Stay for 1 nights at the Le Meridien Airpot hotel / Le Meridien Heliopolis Hotel

Enjoy a farewell breakfast before your Transfer to Cairo Airport and check-in for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

We can customize this private tour just for you like a tailor making a bespoke suit .any element can be tailored - activities,hotels,flights and meals.call us at +2 01222685786 or request a quote.

Includes

  • Egyptian Entry Visa Fees.
  • Domestic flights in Economy class (Cairo/ Aswan) and (Luxor /Cairo).
  • Accommodation and sightseeing as described (including local taxes).
  • Private expert guide for all excursions in Egypt. (Available English, French, German,Spanish and Italian)
  • Shared guide on the Cruise.
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary. 
  • Botteled Water in vehicle during transfers and sightseeing.
  • All tours and sightseeing entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
  • All ground transportation  and transfers in private deluxe vehicle including Meet and assist services on arrival  and departure at Cairo Airport.
  • Travel with peace of mind knowing baggage handling, hotels and restaurants tips are included.

Excludes

  • International Air Ticket.

  • Tipping. (For guides, drivers and Nile cruise crew etc,-).

Prices Per Person

Superior Package
May-Sept Oct-April
Per Person in Triple
Per Person in Double
One Person Traveling Alone

Deluxe Package
May-Sept Oct-April
Per Person in Triple
Per Person in Double
One Person Traveling Alone

Prices:
- Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid till April 30.2018, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
- Tour prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- A 25 % deposit per person is required to confirm your booking.
- Once we have received your deposit, land/cruise prices are guaranteed. Air prices are subject to increase and are   guaranteed only from the time that full payment is received.
- Full payment is due 8 weeks before the tour departure
- We charged no credit card fees or hidden surcharges.
- Prices are inclusive Accommodation, Transfers, Sightseeing, Meals as indicated and internal flights.

Solo traveler:
Accommodation is based on twin/triple share, so if you’re travelling on your own (independently) and would prefer your own space our Solo Sleeper Option is available as indicated in tour prices. This will guarantee you your own room for every night of the tour. The number of single rooms we can offer is limited, so it’s best to book early.

Single supplement:
This option is available for those who prefer travelling with others but prefer single accommodation. This will guarantee you your own room for every night of the tour. The number of single rooms we can offer is limited, so it’s best to book early

Important Notes:
We highly recommend you book this trip as early as possible, preferably 60 days prior to departure. Reservations received within 30 days will be on request and subject to availability of en-route accommodation.

For full terms and conditions, please click here (Booking Conditions page).

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Best Of Egypt & The Nile 10 days /09 nights

Per Person From $ 1045.00

Duration 10 Days /09 Nights

Tour Type Egypt Classical Tours

Highlights

This journey is designed to uncover the heart and soul of Egypt .Experience the best of Egypt ,from the historic cities of Cairo, Luxor,Aswan and Abu simbel.Connect with three nights aborad your deluxe Nile cruise

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