Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Cairo. Welcome to Egypt! Our representative will meet you to ensure a smooth path through immigration and customs. You have time to explore at your leisure before meeting your tour escort and fellow travelers for a welcome drink at the hotel.
Day 2: Cairo/ Desert Tour. Full-day outing to Sakkara and Memphis, followed by a visit to the most famous wonderland in the whole world - the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. At 10 pm we catch the overnight train to Aswan. Includes: (B).
Day 3: Aswan. Arrive in Aswan, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Full-day excursion around the city visiting the Temple of Philae, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan Hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 4: Aswan/Felucca (Optional tour to Abu Simbel). Join an orientation cruise around Kitchener and Elephantine Islands. Overnight on Felucca, sailing to Kom Ombo. Includes: (B).
Day 5: Kom Ombo/ Felucca. Visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Overnight on felucca, sailing to Edfu. Includes: (B).
Day 6: Edfu/ Luxor (East Bank). Morning visit to one of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt - dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Transfer by local transportation to Luxor, and check-in at the hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a visit to the East Bank of Luxor:
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
Overnight in Luxor hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 7: Luxor (West Bank). Visit the West Bank of Luxor:
- Valley of the Kings
- Valley of the Queens
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Overnight, we travel by train back to Cairo. Includes: (B).
Day 8: Cairo/ City Tour. Arrive Cairo and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Then we're off to the Egyptian Museum where most of the fabulous treasures of the Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to the Citadel - home to Egyptian rulers for nearly 700 years. Later, we explore many attractions in the old Coptic area including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue (the Jewish Temple). Overnight in Cairo hotel. Includes: (B).
Day 9: Depart Cairo. Farewell to Egypt today. Our tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport. Includes: (B).
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price Includes:
- Transfers from/to the airport.
- All fully-guided tours.
- Two nights on a felucca (traditional sailboat) with all meals included.
- First-class train tickets from Cairo/ Aswan and Luxor/ Cairo on an air-conditioned train with reclining seats.
- All transfer and pick-up services.
- All service charges and taxes.
Price Excludes:
- All site entrance fees are exclusive.
- Any items of personal nature, such as drinks, phone calls, laundry etc, are not included.
Notes:
- All of our tours can be customized to fit your time, budget, and interests.
- Optional day trips and activities (Add-Ons) are available upon request.
- All day trips leave in small groups (maximum 9 people) and are accompanied by a professional tour guide.
- Additional accommodation nights can be arranged upon request.
- Included train rides can be upgraded to sleeping trains, upon request.
- All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor.
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Africa
Egypt
Boating and Sailing
Archeology/History
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