Travel To Egypt

INCLUDED

Meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure.
All transfers (Cairo-Aswan-Luxor-Cairo) on air-conditioned vehicles, sleeping train, and Felucca.
All Accommodations at 5-star hotels with 2 connected rooms or 2 rooms next to each other, including breakfast.
All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel and Aswan, including English-speaking Egyptologist guide.
Entrance fees and transfers on air-conditioned vehicles.
Portage when needed.
All Service charge and taxes.

Excluded

Entry visa to Egypt.
International airfare.
Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended).
Any optional night and day activities not included as part of the itinerary.
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.
Meals except where indicated.
Drinks and any personal expenses.

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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. The next visit will be to the Coptic churches. Start your tour with the 1500-year-old Hanging Church built on top of one of the towers of the fortress of Babylon. You will go next to the Cavern church. It is so called because below the church there is a cave where Jesus the baby and Mary the Virgin were hiding for 3-months escaping King Herod. Go downstairs and have a look at the place where baby Jesus used to sleep. This is one place among 15 more where the Holy family stopped during the journey in Egypt. The journey lasted for 3 and half years. Next, visit the oldest of the synagogues in Egypt. Ben Ezra temple dates back to the 9th century. Sleepers train to Aswan.
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Day 4

Upon arriving in Aswan, your first stop will be at the temple of Philae. Philae temple is a picturesque landmark in Aswan. The temple that was dedicated to goddess Isis, is reached through a short motorboat ride. You will also enjoy a meal with a local family
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Day 5

Optional tour to Abu Simbel
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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,
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Day 7

Cross the Nile to the West side, The Valley of the Kings, and the mortuary temple of queen Hatshepsut 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 Hatshepsut. 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

After having your breakfast, 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. Sleepers train back to Cairo
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Day 9

Your guide will pick you up at the Giza station upon arrival. Today, explore the Citadel of Salah el-Din and mosque of Mohamed Ali. Next, visit the mosque of Sultan Hassan, Work began in the mosque 1356 and finished 1361.It is named after Sultan Hassan, one of the minor Sultans of the Qalawoon family. The mosque followed the Mamluke style of architecture of the 14 and 15 centuries. The mosque is actually one of the best religious in Cairo and around in Egypt in general. On visiting the mosque, your guide will provide you with detailed history of all the basic elements of the place such as the mosque, the Madrasa (school) and the mausoleum.

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
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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.