Experience the incredible pyramids and the golden treasure of Tutankhamen's tomb in the Egyptian Museum. Exploring the magnificent ancient temples and cruising the Nile. The Excursion includes also Alexandria and El Alamein memorial cemetery.
Welcome to Cairo! Upon arrival to Cairo International Airport, you will find Misr travel tour manager in your assistance issueing your entry visa (included) and escort you through customs and immigration formalities. Transfer from the airport to your hotel by 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 3 nights at Intercontinetal Cairo Semiramis (Nile view room) / Safir Cairo Hotel
Meals: None
Discover the Giza archeological site exploring one of the seven wonders of the ancient world ,the great pyramids of Cheops,Chephren and Mykerinus. Ride on camel or horse back and visit the Solar Boat Museum, site of Cheops’ funeral barge. Then proceed to visit the great Sphinx and the Valley Temple called the temple of Mummification. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant before proceeding to visit Memphis the capital of ancient Egypt, the Necropolis of Sakkara, Cemetery of old kingdom pharaohs, The Step Pyramid of Djoser.
Overnight in Cairo .
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Explore the Grand Egyptian Museum with its incredible collection of antiquities and admire the richness of Tutankhamen's Funerary Furniture discovered by Howard Carter in the Valley of the Kings in 1922. View the wrapped mummified pharaohs in the royal Mummy room featuring the remains of nine of the ancient Egypt’s pharaohs, including Ramses II. After lunch at local restaurant, drive to the Sultan Hassan Mosque, one of the masterpieces of Mamluk architecture. Continue your tour to old Cairo where you will enjoy the Hanging church and Ben Ezra Synagogue . Then stroll into the winding alleys of the Khan el Khalili Bazaar, the most typical oriental market in Egypt.
Meals :Breakfast, ,Lunch
After Breakfast you will be transfered to Cairo airport for flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your floating hotel for the next four nights cruise. After lunch,visit the most impressive temples of Karnak and Luxor. Karnak temple is the greatest example of worship in the history of mankind and one of the most significant monuments of the pharaohs' legacy. Walk along the avenue of Sphinxes and wonder the incredible forest of the Great Hypostyle hall with its 134 giant pillars. Continue to Luxor Temple via two-kilometre long Avenue of the Sphinxes. The striking Temple of Luxor is dedicated to the god Amun-Ra.
Accommodation: Stay for 4 nights on board of the M.S Movenpick Lily Nile Cruise / Ms Nile Premium Cruise
Overnight: in Luxor
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning you will explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, where 62 ancient Egyptian rulers lie buried including Ramses “the six” burial chambre with its vibrant colors and well preserved paintings. and the tomb of the young king Tutankhamen, the famous Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered this intact tomb intact filled with treasures in 1922. West bank’s touring also includes visit to the spectacular Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only pharaonic female ruler. on the way, Stopover for photo at the Colossi of Memnon, the only remains of the funerary temple of Amenhotp III . After the visits enjoy the salling to Edfu and crossing the Lock of Esna.
Overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy a morning horse carriage ride from the ship to the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God. Witness the grandiose set of reliefs depicting the annual coronation of Horus . Later, cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the only temple in Egypt dedicated to two gods: the crocodile-headed Sobek and falcon-headed Horoeris the Elder. After the visit sailing to Aswan, past irrigated fields and palm-fringed villages. Celebrate Egyptian-style this evening, at a Galabeya party and dinner.
Overnight: in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive out to the modern High dam and visit the granite quarries where an unfinished obelisk still lies attached to the bedrock. Then cross the Nile by motorboat to the well-preserved Philae temple complex, World UNESCO heritage dedicated to the goddess Isis .The temple was dismantled and moved stone-by-stone to its current location to avoid the dam flooding. Enjoy sunset as you sail aboard traditional Nile felucca around Kitchener’s Island, the Aga Khan Mausoleum and botanical garden.
Overnight: in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark after breakfast and transfer to your flight to Cairo. You will be met and transferred by road to Alexandria, the pearl of the Mediterranean and the second largest city in Egypt. Lunch at fish market overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. Later, visit El Montazah gardens and the spectacular Royal Jewellery Museum.
Accommodation: Stay for 2 nights at Sheraton Montazah Hotel Alexandria
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Today's full day tour of Alexandria includes the National Museum, with its artifacts that narrate the history of Alexandria throughout the ages. Then visit the Roman Catacombs of Kom el Shuqafa and Pompey’s Pillar. Proceed to visit the the Bibliotheca Alexandrina with its museums and the biggest library in the world. Lunch at sea view restaurant, then drive along the Corniche and pass by Qaitbay fort ,erected on the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Overnight: in Alexandria
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast, drive along the Mediterranean coastal road for a stop in El Alamein, visit the historic battle site of El Alamein and pay your respects to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who gave their lives during the Second World War, plus explore the compact military museum that acts as a memorial for the battle and houses lots of original war vehicles, weapons, uniforms and records. Transfer back to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Stay for 1 night at Le Meridien Cairo Airport Hotel / Le Meridien Heliopolis Hotel
After Breakfast You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your onward flight.
Meals :Breakfast
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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).
Per Person From $ 1355.00
Duration 11 Days/11 Nights
Tour Type Egypt Classical Tours
Experience the incredible pyramids and the golden treasure of Tutankhamen,s tomb in the Egyptian Museum .Exploring the magnificent ancient temples and cruising the Nile .Touring also includes Alexandria and El Alamein war cemetery.