See all the treasures of this fascinating land with its enthralling history, add to it the beauty and romance of the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan on board Nile Cruise and have a unique and exclusive holiday experience.
Upon arrival into 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 formalities. Transfer from the airport to your chosen 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 2 nights at Fairmont Nile City Hotel (Partial Nile view) / Sheraton Cairo Hotel .
Meals: None
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel, then visit the 4,500 years of the great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus. Ride on a camel back or horse back to the enigmatic Sphinx and the Valley temple. Visit the museum of the Solar boat, home of the reassembled funerary boat of King Cheops. Stop for Lunch at good quality local restaurant, before heading to the Egyptian Museum, among its many exhibits are the fabulous artifacts recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamen and the fascinating Royal Mummies Room. Continue your tour to Coptic Cairo to see Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Hanging Church. Then stroll yourself into the winding alleys of the Khan el Khalili Bazaar (marketplace), the centre of everyday activity.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
This morning fly to Luxor to join the Nile cruise, spending the next four nights afloat. After lunch, your Tour Guide will guide you on a tour of the East Bank of Luxor, Visit the most impressive temples of Karnak and Luxor. Karnak temple is the greatest example of worship in the history of Luxor. Walk along the avenue of Sphinxes and wonder at the incredible forest of giant pillars at the great Hypostyle hall; Continue to Luxor Temple which was once connected to the Temples of Karnak by a two-kilometre long Avenue of Sphinxes. The striking Temple of Luxor is dedicated to the god Amun-Ra.
Accommodation : Stay for 4 nights at the M.S Movenpick Lily Nile Cruise / M.s Nile Premium Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning you will explore some of the most incredible sites in Egypt. You will visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, where 62 ancient Egyptian rulers were buried there including the burial chamber of the boy king Tutankhamen. Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his intact and treasure filled tomb in 1922. West bank’s touring also includes the spectacular Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only pharaonic female ruler, rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces. Also stopover to photo at the Colossi of Memnon. Then you'll sail to Edfu, via 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 ritual annual coronation of Horus the pharaoh. Later, cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the only temple in Egypt dedicated for two gods: the crocodile-headed Sobek and the falcon-headed Horoeris the Elder. Continue on cruising to Aswan, past irrigated fields and palm-fringed villages. Celebrate Egyptian-style this evening, at a Galabeya party and dinner.
Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, drive out to the 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, 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.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark your cruise in Aswan after breakfast, today will be at leisure in Aswan. Alternatively, take an excursion by air or road to see the twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. Transfer to airport for flight back to Cairo. Meet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel for overnight.
Accommodation: Stay for 1 night at Le Meridien Cairo Airport / Le Meridien Heliopolis Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer in a private vehicle with Misr travel tour manager and check-in for your onward flight.
Meal Plan: Breakfast
Egyptian entry visa fees
Meet and greet services on arrival and departure at Cairo Airport
All transportation from arrival to departure with deluxe air conditioned vehicles.
Private Tour Guide for all excursions in Cairo.
Sightseeing fees as described in the itinerary .
Services of a shared Egyptologist guide during cruise excursions
Travel with peace of mind knowing baggage handling, hotels and restaurants tips are included.
Accommodation and sightseeing as described (including local taxes).
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Bottle of Water in vehicle during transfers and sightseeing.
Domestic flights in Economy Class (Cairo/ Luxor) and (Aswan/Cairo).
Services of Misr travel’s Representative throughout your time in Egypt.
International Flight Tickets.
Tipping. (For guides, drivers and Nile cruise crew etc,-).
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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 $ 845.00
Duration 7 nights/8 days
Tour Type Egypt Classical Tours
See all the treasures of this fascinating land with its enthralling history, add to it the beauty and romance of the Nile River between Luxor and Aswan on board Nile Cruise and have a unique and exclusive holiday experience.