Travel To Egypt

INCLUDED

Meet & assist upon arrival and departure.
Internal flights (Cairo–Luxor-Aswan-Abu simple-Cairo).
All transfers by a Private air-conditioned vehicle.
All Accommodations at 5-star hotel on B.B basis.
7 days 6 nights 5* deluxe Nile cruise.
Private English Egyptologist guide.
Entrance fees to all the mentioned sites.
All Service charges & taxes.

Excluded

Gratuities (recommended).
Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
Entrance fees: to the Solar Boat Museum; the burial chambers of the pyramids; the “Royal Mummies Room” at the Egyptian Museum; the tomb of King Tutankhamen.
Camel rides.
Entry visa to Egypt.
Personal expenses.
Optional tours.

Dahabiya Cruise Luxury Tour | Egypt Luxury Tours | Egypt Travel Packages

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Day 1

The representative of our company 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

Enjoy an interesting visit to the Egyptian museum. You will be captivated by the most famous and largest art collection in the world. The treasures found in king Tutankhamun 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 visit the royal mummy. Then, you will visit the mosque of Sultan Hassan built in 1356.Finally go for an interesting visit 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 3

Today you will visit the Giza pyramids. The visit is a dream for many people. Our company will bring your dream to reality. Listen to your guide talking about the Egyptian Pharaohs, gods, goddesses and mythology and mummification. You will have full time to do some activities such as entry to the chambers, visiting the sun boat museum or riding a camel. Follow your guide steps to visit the Sphinx and the valley temple.
The great experience will go on to Sakkara. In this famous archeological site, you will explore the complex of the oldest of all the pyramids. The Step pyramids, which is 4800 years old. Your guide will accompany you inside one of the tombs dedicated to the nobles.
After having lunch in a local restaurant, drive to Memphis. Enjoy exploring the ruins of the city in the open-air museum where the second largest Sphinx is on display. Stare with wide-open eyes at the colossus of Ramses II. This statue show how the art of sculpture reached the point of perfection at that time 1200 B.C
Surely, your guide will explain the history of each piece on display. At the end of your impressive experience, drop off back to your hotel.
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Day 4

After having your breakfast in hotel, transfer to Cairo Airport for domestic flight to Luxor. Check in your Dahabiya cruise then 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. Luxor temple was once connected to the Karnak through the Ram- headed sphinxes Avenue. Later in the afternoon, visit Luxor museum.
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Day 5

Before sailing to Esna, you will visit The Valley of the Kings, the mortuary temple of queen Hatshepsut and the colossi of Memnon. 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 6

Explore the Temple of Khnum, and sail to Edfu to view its temple, which is dedicated to the cult of Horus.
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Day 7

Continue sailing; visit the temple at Kom Ombo. The Greeks dedicated the temple for both Horus (the falcon) and Sobek (the crocodile) in Kom Ombo.
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Day 8

Go for a tour of the highlights of 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. Then, visit the High dam in Aswan. The dam built between 1960- 1970. It provided the country with water storage for farming and development. Later, you will visit the unfinished obelisk and granite quarry.
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Day 9

Fly to Abu Simbel to visit the two temples of Ramses II. The village e known as Abu Simbel in Aswan has the two massive rock temples of Ramses II. Explore the big temple of Ramses II dedicated to Ra Hr Akhty. The smaller temple of his wife Nefertari was for Hathor. Enjoy the visit with your Egyptologist guide who will explain the history and relocation of the temple. Enjoy the history of the two temples and the stories on the wall reliefs with your private tour guide.
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Day 10

Explore less-frequented el-Kab, containing tombs and temples that date back to the early dynastic period
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Day 11

Fly to Cairo this morning, and spend the afternoon at leisure
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Day 12

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.