Key Information: Tour Duration: 6
day(s) Group Size: 2
- 10
people Destination(s):Egypt Specialty Categories:Archeology/HistoryCultural Journey Season: January - December Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 465 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 650 US Dollar (USD)
From the awe-inspiring Pyramids at Giza, the temples and tombs of Luxor, sprawling bazaars and fascinating museums. This tour gives you the chance to experience Egypt at its best.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo (no meals)
Arrive at Cairo Airport where our representative will meet and assist you through customs and then you claim your baggage. You will be transferred to your selected hotel for a free evening. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 2: Cairo- Luxor (B D)
Today you will be transported back to the time of the ancient Egyptians. Our friendly guide will accompany you to the awe-inspiring Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza and then onwards to Sakkara to see the first pyramid ever built - the Step Pyramid of Zosser. Later that evening you will be transferred to board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan and enjoy dinner and breakfast in your own compartment. Overnight Sleeper Train.
Day 3: Luxor (B)
Arrive at Luxor train station where you will be met and transferred to your selected Hotel. Afternoon tour to the East Bank of Luxor. Entry is down the avenue of Ram Headed Sphinx to reach the Monumental Temple of Karnak and then continue onto Luxor Temple. A free evening to enjoy this vibrant and fascinating city. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 4: Luxor – Cairo (B D)
After an early morning start you cross over to the West Bank of Luxor where the Valley of the Kings & Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon awaits you. The afternoon is free to relax or for the energetic perhaps take a visit to the Luxor Museum. Later that evening you will board the overnight sleeper train to return to Cairo. Overnight Sleeper Train.
Day 5: Cairo (B)
Arrive in Cairo where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After freshening up you will enjoy the legendary treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Take a look at some of the most exquisite and ancient artefacts and statues in history. Then see the Islamic areas of Cairo including the Citadel of Saladdin - boasting the famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali.
Then onto the Coptic area of Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon which is built over the ruins of two towers of the fortress the church of St Mary or more commonly know as the Hanging Church, followed by St Sergius which is said to be the resting place for the holy family. Early evening embark on a traditional felucca and sail the Nile while watching Cairo by night. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 6: Cairo (B)
Transfer to the Airport for your departure flight.
Tour Facts:
- Tour Departs: Daily.
- Arrival / Departure: Airport transfers included.
- Transport: Private air-conditioned mini van, sleeping train and felucca boat.
- Accommodation: 3 Nights hotel and 2 Nights sleeping train.
- Meals: 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
- Guides: Egyptologist guide in all the sites.
- Tours: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Museum & city tour.
Luxor: West and East banks.
- Entrance fees: included.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Peak period supplement:
* Easter (from 10 April 2006 to 24 April 2006) incurs a supplement of 40%.
* Christmas & New Year (from 20 Dec 2006 to 06 Jan 2007) incurs a supplement of 45%/
Price Includes:
- Airport transfers
- 3 nights hotel and 2 nights sleeping train
- Entrance fees
- Egyptologist guide in all the sites
- 5 breakfasts and 2 dinners
