Travel To Egypt

INCLUDED

Meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure
Transportation on private air-conditioned vehicles
Accommodation in Cairo at 5-star hotel, including breakfast
Lodging in Luxor at 5-star hotel, including breakfast
Accommodation in Aswan at 5-star hotel, including breakfast
Lodging in Alexandria at 5-star hotel, including breakfast
Staying in Siwa at 4-star hotel, including breakfast & Dinner
All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Siwa and Alexandria including English-speaking Egyptologist guides, entrance fees, and transfers
Sleeper Train (Cairo-Aswan).
Internal flight (Luxor-Cairo).
Portage when needed.
All service charge and taxes.

Excluded

Entry visa to Egypt.
Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary.
Camel ride
Entrance fees to: The Solar Boat Museum, the chambers of the pyramids, the Royal Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum, and the Tutankhamen’s tomb in the Valley of the Kings.
Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended).
International airfare

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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.
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Day 2

You will start the tour with your own private guide. Of course visiting the pyramids is 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. 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. Following this, visit one of the biggest museums in the world. Your Egyptologist guide will explain you the masterpieces of the Egyptian museum. You will be captivated by the most famous and largest art collection in the world. Some artifacts date back to five millennia and more are on display. The treasures found in king Tut Ankh Amun tomb are the top attractions among the exhibits. Your private live guide will give you the chance to have some private free time to explore more of the museum and you may like to visit the royal mummy room (upon your request for extra cost. When the tour ends, catch a sleepers’ train to Aswan.
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Day 3

Upon arriving to Aswan, you will have free time to enjoy the Nubian atmosphere and culture. Go for a relaxing felucca ride around the Elephantine Island.
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Day 4

A free day: In Aswan you can explore the quiet beautiful city with the options of going to Abu Simbel or the attractions of Aswan.
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Day 5

Enjoy a relaxing ride on a felucca (traditional Nile sailboat) and travel down the river, watching the scenery glide by. At night, sleep on the deck under the stars (mattresses and blankets are provided). Enjoy delicious meals onboard. The felucca itself does not have toilets or showers, but a private support boat traveling in close proximity has both (please bring a towel).
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Day 6

Visit the temple of Kom Ombo. The Greek dedicated the temple for both Horus (the falcon) and Sobek (the crocodile) in Kom Ombo. After this visit, a drive of four hours to Luxor, You will visit the temple of Karnak before you check in your Luxor hotel.
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Day 7

Cross the Nile to the West side where 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.
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Day 8

Fly back to Cairo and drive to the coastal city of Alexandria.
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Day 9

You will start with the Catacombs. This Roman Subterranean tomb goes back to the 1st century A.D. It shows the great influence of the Egyptian mythology and burial customs over the Romans. Descend 75 feet to see the impressive mixture of both Egyptian and Roman art. After going through the maze and complicated plan of the tomb go upstairs and take a breeze of the Mediterranean when visiting the Fort of Qaitbay. The fort was built on the island of Pharos where the Great Lighthouse of Alexandria used to stand. Atop of the fort, enjoy the view of the blue sea and the city of Alexandria. Finally, the modern library of Alexandria is a revival of the ancient one built by Ptolemy I. Explore the different exhibits and the recent technologies in that great center of culture and knowledge.
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Day 10

Leave Alexandria to the oasis of Siwa and on the way stop at the WW II Memorial cemetery of Al Alamein.
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Day 11

Bike the Mountain of the Dead and the Temple of the Oracle. In addition, opt to take a dip in Cleopatra’s bath or travel by donkey cart for a perfect desert sunset.
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Day 12

Enjoy a four-wheeled drive excursion to the sand dunes, then followed by a picnic lunch in the desert. Explore the amazing landscape of the oasis,
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Day 13

Drive back to Cairo.
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Day 14

After having your breakfast in hotel, 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.