02 Nights Cairo / 01 Sleeper train
03 Nights Cruise / 01 Night Luxor
EGYPT
7 NIGHTS
What's Included
Activities & Certified Guides
All itinerary activities with expert, local, different languages speaking guides
Meals
Daily breakfast and select lunches/dinners featuring local cuisine.
Transportation
All trips transportation is included, Extra transportations to be billed
Accomodation
Accommodations through the trips are included with a well known 5-Stars Hotels
Itinerary at a Glance
Day 01: Cairo
- Arrival Cairo, greeted by our representative, who will assist you through the immigration, then transfer by our modern deluxe Car to your Hotel for check-in.
- In the evening you have the possibility for sound and light show in the Pyramids Area (cost is not included).
- Overnight in Hotel in Cairo
- Meals: None
Day 02: Cairo / Alexandria / Cairo
- After breakfast transfer by Private A/C Vehicle to Alexandria where it` is 220 k/m away from Cairo. Arrive Alexandria and start your day Tour there Visiting The Roman Theater (A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators, Galleries, Section of mosaic flooring & a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas& baths). Then visit Alexandria Library, one of the largest and most famous libraries in the world and the modern library of Alexandria acts as a commemoration of the ancient Alexandria library and to the ancient days of glory. then Visit Qaitbay Citadel: One of the Mediterranean Sea coasts strongest defensive fortresses is “Qaitbay Citadel“, located in the immortal city of Alexandria on the eastern side of the northern tip of Pharos island and extends out into Alexandria’s harbor from the corniche. It was constructed in 1477 AD by an order from Sultan Al-Ashraf Sayf al-din Qa’it bay to defend the country from the dangerous advances of the Ottoman Empire. It was designed by a mameluke architect named Qagmas Al-Eshaqy and built in two years. It holds a unique position not only because of playing an important role in the fortification system of the city during the 15th century Ad but also because it was constructed on the exact location of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world “The Lighthouse of Alexandria” which was destroyed by a series by earthquakes in the 11th and 14th century AD.
- After visit transfer back to Cairo, check-in at your Hotel.
- Overnight in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast
Day 03: Cairo
- Check-out after Breakfast.
- Your Guide will be waiting for you to start Visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- The Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dates from the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king.
- Visit papyrus fair, perfume factory.
- Move to visit the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years. after you will visit also Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
- After visit free time own arrangement till transfer to train station for train to Aswan.
- Dinner & Overnight on board of the train.
- Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 04: Aswan / Nile Cruise (Every Friday and Wednesday)
- Arrival Aswan station meet your representative.
- Start Aswan visits - High Dam: The Dam is 3600 meters long, 980 meters thick at base and 111 meters tall (at its highest point). The waters of Lake Nasser, the world's largest man-made lake, have amassed behind it. It provides irrigation water and electricity for the whole of Egypt. Located 13 km south of Aswan, the High Dam is usually included on south Aswan daytrips itineraries. These tours can be booked through your hotel or through any tour operator in town. - Philae temple: This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. It sits on Aglika Island just south of the old Aswan Dam and you must ride a water taxi to the island to get to the temple. The temple was moved to its current location following the construction of the High Dam, which threatened to submerge it permanently.
- After visit transfer to the Cruise for check-in.
- Overnight on board of the cruise in Aswan
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 05: Nile Cruise
- In the early morning you have the possibility for Abu Simple optional tour.
- At around 13:00 the cruise will start sailing towards Kom Ombo, and visit Kom Ombo temple: he temple at Kom Ombo is about 30 miles (48 km) north of Aswan and was built during the Graeco-Roman period (332 BC AD 395). There was an earlier structure from the 18th dynasty but little remains. The temple is unique because it is in fact a double temple, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. The layout combines two temples in one with each side having its own gateways and chapels.
- After visit back to the cruise.
- Sail to Edfu and overnight.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 06: Nile Cruise
- Check-out after breakfast and Start Luxor visits:
- Start Luxor City Tour through transferring to the west bank where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial, there are many kings buried in this valley. Move on to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty (approximately 1490-1469 B.C), the only pharaonic woman who reigned ancient Egypt. You will pass by the colossi of Memnon which are remains of the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III. Continue driving to the east bank of Luxor to visit Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in the history, dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. End your tour by visiting the Temple Of Luxor, it was built by Amenhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty.
- After visits transfer to your Hotel in Luxor.
- Check-out from your Hotel after breakfast and transfer to Luxor airport for your final departure flight.
Day 07: Nile Cruise / Luxor
- In the morning visit Edfu Temple. - Edfu Temple: The Temple of Edfu is the second largest temple in Egypt. It is also known as the Temple of Horus (the falcon-headed God) and it is the most beautiful and well-preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Located between the Egyptian cities Luxor and Aswan, a French archaeologist by the name of Auguste Mariette uncovered it from its sand burial in the 1860s.
- After visit back to cruise.
- Sail to Luxor and overnight in Luxor.
- Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
- 02 Nights accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis (standard room).
- 01 Night sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan on Half board basis.
- 03 Nights accommodation on board of Nile cruise on full board basis (standard cabin).
- 01 Night accommodation in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis (standard room).
- Sightseeing tours (on Private basis) as mentioned in the program including private transportation by our deluxe coach, entrance fees and qualified English-speaking guide on private basis.
What's Excluded
- Entry visa of Egypt
- Extra meals.
- Domestic flight Cairo/Aswan or Luxor/Cairo
- Entrance inside the Pyramids and visit of the Solar Boat in the Pyramids area.
- Entrance of the Mummies room at the Egyptian Museum.
- Whispers at Egypt Museum US$ 2 P.P (obligatory starting from 5 Pax), to be paid directly to your guide on the spot.
- Any personal expenses.
- Beverage, drinks and mineral water during meals.
- Optional tour.
- Tips (suggested 05 $ P.P per day).
