Travel To Egypt

INCLUDED

Meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure.
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles.
Accommodation in Cairo, Aswan & Luxor at 5-star hotel, including breakfast.
All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan including English-speaking Egyptologist guides, all entrance fees, and transfers.
Sleeper Train (Cairo-Aswan; Luxor-Cairo) & Seating Train (Aswan-Luxor).
Aswan – boating on the Nile and visit to a Nubian island.
Luxor – horse-drawn carriage to Luxor Temple.
Portage when needed.
All service charges and taxes.

Excluded

International Airfare.
Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended).
Meals except where indicated
Drinks and any personal expenses.
Entry visa to Egypt.
Camel rides around the pyramids area.
Entrance fees: to the burial chambers of the pyramids; the “Royal Mummies Room” at the Egyptian Museum; the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings.
Optional night activities not included as part of the itinerary.

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Day 1

Welcome to the land of the Pharaohs. Our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo international Airport, then handle all your procedures through passport control, luggage area and customs’ formalities at ease. Then move to your Cairo hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
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Day 2

No doubt that the pyramids are on top of the bucket list of millions of people all over the world. Our company will bring your dream to reality. Listen to your guide talking about the Egyptian Pharaohs, gods, goddesses and mythology and mummification. Your private Egyptologist guide will be happy to answer all your questions and explain all the history and the mystery of the pyramids. Learn about the process of mummification. You will have full time to do some activities such as entry to the chambers and visiting the sun boat museum. Follow your guide steps to visit the Sphinx and the valley temple. After having lunch in a local restaurant, you will return to the hotel.
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Day 3

You will enjoy an interesting excursion to the Egyptian museum. You will be captivated by the most famous and largest art collection in the world. The treasures found in king Tut Ankh Amun tomb are the top attractions among the exhibits. Your private live guide will explain the highlights and give you the chance to have some private free time to explore more of the museum and you will then visit the royal mummy room. The room contains the mummies of great kings and queens of Ancient Egypt. Explore the Citadel of Salah el-Din and mosque of Mohamed Ali. After this visit, go for an interesting tour to Khan El Khalili, the biggest and oldest market in Cairo. Feel the welcoming and warmth of the locals when sitting with your guide and having a drink at the oldest coffee shop in Cairo: EL FISHAWY (1710). Although the market was the best place for shopping and buying authentic Egyptian souvenirs, nowadays hardly you can find those but your guide will give you advice of what to do there. Ask your guide about the bargaining ways in the market for an interesting experience. Sleepers train overnight.
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Day 4

Upon arriving to Aswan, you will have free time to enjoy the Nubian atmosphere and culture with the optional excursion of visiting the spice market. Many optional tours are available upon request
5

Day 5

You have free time in the morning. Go for an optional tour to Abu Simbel. (Highly recommended)
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Day 6

This morning we take a motor boat to cruise around and between the islands located on the Nile, before stopping at Soheil island where we visit a local village and school (if open); sometimes there is even a local football game in action. Lunch will be served in the home of an Egyptian family followed by the train north to Luxor, one of the world’s greatest open-air museums. The 4000-year-old site of ancient Thebes, known today as Luxor, is our base for the next three days
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Day 7

After having your breakfast on the cruise, visit the Karnak and Luxor temples. Karnak is not a mere temple; it is a complex of temples. The walls, columns, pylons and murals relate the glorious history of the Pharaohs. With your private guide, you will be provided with full information of this great place of worship of the cult of Ra. In the evening, tour the Luxor temple that was once connected to the Karnak through the Ram- headed sphinxes Avenue. It is a great and impressive mixture of Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Coptic and Islamic periods. Each period with its rulers put their touch and additions inside the temple.
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Day 8

On the West side of the Nile, The Valley of the Kings, and the mortuary temple of queen Hatshbsut and the colossi of Memnon are located. Start with the kings’ valley; your guide will explain the most important stories of the place with his recommendation of the best tombs to visit. Next, explore the mortuary temple of queen Hatshbsut. Your guide will explain the history of the temple before giving you free time to explore the temple yourself and spend some time taking pictures of the highlights. Finally, stop at the colossi of Memnon. Then on returning to the east bank, you will visit Karnak temple. Board the train back to Cairo.
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Day 9

Transfer to your Cairo from the station, free day in Cairo
10

Day 10

Our rep will pick you up from the hotel and Transfer to Cairo Airport for your final departure.

PRICES
Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pound. The prices quoted per person per tour all-inclusive and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the best price possible. Prices valid until 30 December 2019, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
CHILDREN POLICY
Child travelling with two accompanying adults will pay the following:

0 Years to 1.99 years of age: Free of charge.
2 years to 4.99 years of age: 50% from the full rate.
5 years to 11.99 years of age: 75% from the full rate
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
If your tour includes airfare then an extra charge for child rate may apply.

CANCELLATION

Cancellation requests should be sent via fax or emailed to provide the Company with written confirmation that your reservation should be cancelled.
DEPOSIT AND BALANCE OF PAYMENT
Reservation should be made as early possible to book the desired holiday.
Space on a given tour will be secured upon receipt a deposit of 25 % of the full price. This payment will be 50 % during the Christmas and New Year holidays and on packages including airfare.
The deposit counts as part of your final payment.
Deposit can be made by bank wire transfer or sent via Western Union or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard)
Payment should be received within 7 days of booking.

TIPPING Tipping for a job well done is customary in Egypt, though not required. Please feel welcomed but not obliged to offer a tip to your guide.
TOUR VOUCHER After your trip is confirmed, we will email you with the final confirmation as a voucher to print and bring it with you. Details will include contact numbers for your tour operator, customer care and additional information for your convenience.