Of course, you'll see the treasures of Cairo Museum, the Great Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza, the magnificent temples of Thebes and tombs in the Valley of the Kings, but the adventure doesn't end there. We'll take you to the oldest mummified crocodiles in the temple of Kom Ombo and the temple of the God Horus "Edfu".
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 – Aswan (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: Aswan (B)
Arrive in Aswan where you will be met and transferred to your selected Hotel. Your afternoon tour starts at the High Dam and its huge lake then take a short ferry ride to the Romantic and Majestic Philae Temple. Tonight you can explore the many bazaars and small streets of Aswan or enjoy dinner on one of the many floating restaurants along the Nile. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 4: Aswan (B)
Optional tour to Abu Simbel. Afternoon excursion on a traditional felucca to visit Elephantine and Kitchner Island’s. The rest of the day is free. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 5: Aswan – Luxor (B)
Early departure with private A/C mini van from Aswan stopping of at the Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu. Arrive to Luxor transfer to your hotel. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 6: Luxor (B)
Free morning then you have the 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 7: 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 8: 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. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 9: Cairo (B)
Transfer to the Cairo Airport for your departure flight.
Tour Facts:
- Tour Departs: Daily.
- Arrival / Departure: Airport transfer included.
- Transport: Private air-conditioned mini van, sleeping train, private A/C mini Van from Aswan to Luxor.
- Accommodation: 6 Nights hotel & 2 Nights sleeping train.
- Meals: 8 breakfasts, 2 dinners.
- Guides: Egyptologist guide in all the sites.
- Tours: Cairo Pyramids, Sphinx, Sakkara, Museum & City Tour.
Aswan Phalie Temple & High Dam. Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples. 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 transfer
- 6 nights hotel & 2 nights sleeping train
- 8 breakfasts, 2 dinners
- Egyptologist guide in all the sites
- Entrance fees
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