Tailor –made highlights of Egypt & Nile cruise
On a privately guided journey designed to experience Egypt rich history and architecture and cruise the Nile on board your deluxe Nile cruise ship from Luxor to Aswan. Explore the pyramids, stunning Museum, the tomb of Tutankhamen and Ramses "the six" together with the grand temples of the ancient pharaohs along the Nile .
Arrive to Cairo, North Africa’s largest city. 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 Mena House Hotel (Pyramids view)
Meals : None
Meet your Egyptologist guide, and then head to one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren , Mykerinus. Ride on camel back to the valley temple where the process of pharaohs mummification takes place before burial and see the enigmatic Sphinx, whose constructor still remains unknown. Explore the Solar Boat Museum, where you find the 142-feet-long funerary barge of Cheops. Stop for lunch at local restaurant, before driving to the Egyptian Museum, home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world, including the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamen, Egypt's most famous teenage king. View its famed Royal Mummies hall, where nine mummified bodies of ancient royals can be seen on display including Ramses II.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Transfer to the airport this morning for short flight to Luxor to board your luxury Nile cruise. After lunch aboard , begin your Luxor sightseeing with a visit to the monumental temple complex of karnak. Walk through this extraordinary open-air museum, into the Great open Court and into the Great Hypostyle hall of 134 columns towering above you like an ancient forest. Continue to Luxor Temple via 2 kilometers avenues of Sphinxes, the royal processional path that once connected Luxor and karnak temples .The striking temple of Luxor dedicated to the god Amun Ra.
Accommodation: Stay for 4 nights at the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise (Luxury Cabin)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin your day of exploration with a journey to the famed location of over 62 tombs for pharaohs on the West Bank of the Nile. First visit the famed tombs in the valley of kings and explore the beauty and mystery tomb of king Tutankhamen, then explore the most vibrant colors and drawings of the burial chamber of Ramses "the six" (included), continue to Dier El Medina, the site of a very special workmen’s Village, whose craftsmen built and decorated the tombs of the Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings and the temple of Midnet Habu . The tour also includes photo-stop at the huge colossi of Memnon, impressive statues of Amenhotep III. Sail south to Edfu via Esna lock. Overnight: Esna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy the cool Nile to Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus the falcon –headed sun god. This is one of the most beautifully preserved temples surviving from the age of the pharaohs. Continue to Kom Ombo to visit the temple uniquely dedicated to two gods – Horus the Elder and the crocodile-headed Sobek. In fact, crocodiles were kept in the temple and some mummified remains are on show. Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy breakfast on board, begin your Aswan sightseeing with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, then continue with a motorboat trip to the Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis of beautiful Philae Island. The temple dismantled and recollected when the High Dam was built 1960. After lunch on board, proceed your tour into the history and culture of Nubian. The Nubian museum is established in partnership with Unesco to save the monuments and heritage of the Nubia from the flooding of Lake Nasser when a dam was built in the 1960.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark from your Philae cruise after breakfast, free at leisure or alternatively opting to Abu Simbel to see the impressive twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The two rock temples Abu Simbel were constructed and dedicated to King Ramses II and his beloved wife Nofertari. After the construction of the High Dam of Aswan in 1960s the temple were threaten to be sunk under the lake Nasser so Egyptian Authorities collaborating with UNESCO disassembled and moved them to its current location to save it from floodwaters caused by the Aswan High Dam.
Transfer from Philae cruise to Aswan airport for return flight to Cairo. Meet upon arrival and transfer to the hotel for afternoon at leisure.
Accommodation: Stay for 1 night at Le Meridien Cairo Airport
Meal Plan: Breakfast
After breakfast, transfer in a private vehicle with Misr travel tour manager and check-in for your onward flight.
Meal plan : Breakfast
Egypt entry visa fees .
Private Tour guide for all excursions in Cairo.
Joining English Speaking Guide during the 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 listed in the itinerary (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Bottle of Water in vehicle during transfers and sightseeing.
Domestic flights on Economy Class (Cairo/ Luxor) and (Aswan /Cairo).
All ground transportation and transfers in private deluxe vehicle including.
Meet and greet services on arrival and departure at Cairo Airport.
All excursions entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
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 $ 2361.00
Duration 08 days / 07 nights
Tour Type Egypt Luxury Tours
Tailor –made highlights of Egypt & Nile cruise On a privately guided journey designed to experience Egypt rich history and architecture and cruise the Nile on board your deluxe Nile cruise ship from Luxor to Aswan .Explore the pyramids , stunning Museum , the tomb of Tutankhamen and Ramses "the six" together with the grand temples of the ancient pharaohs along the Nile .