Luxurious Holidays in Egypt: Executive Holiday to the famous historical and archaeological sites starting from Giza Pyramids to Valley of the Kings and karnak Temples in Luxor. Also, enjoy visiting Horus Temple, Sobek Temple, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam in Aswan.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Egypt
Egypt Travel representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport. After that you will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to your 5 star superior Hotel in Cairo, Le Mereiden Pyramids Resort Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids / Egyptian Museum
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx , varying between six-thousand and even thirteen-thousand years old ,and Valley temple facing the great statue. Lunch at good quality local restaurant. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Combining fascinating history with shopping in a lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, this dates back to 1382. Back to hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3: Luxor / Nile Cruise
Transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Luxor where you will be met and transferred to embark your 05 star deluxe Nile Cruise. In the afternoon you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour of the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor. Here you will see Karnak and Luxor Temples. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Luxor Sightseeing
After breakfast transfer to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch & afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Nile Cruise - Edfu/ Kom Ombo
Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting Horus Temple at Edfu. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: Nile Cruise - Aswan Sightseeing
After breakfast pay a visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. Return to the ship for lunch. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Lake Cruise - Abu Simbel Tour
At 03:30 am disembarkation from Cruise. Breakfast box is prepared for you. Then ransfer by a private air-conditioned vehicle Abu Simbel, about 03 hours and half driving. After that embark your 05 star deluxe Lake cruise, M/S Moevenpick Prince Abbas. Check In Abu-Simbel on board. Lunch on board, then visit the Temple of Abu Simbel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Lake Nasser Cruise
Breakfast is served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim. Arrive at Kasr Ibrim. Tour conducted from the ship's sun deck as entrance to the site is not permitted. Lunch served while sailing to Amada. Visit the temples of Amada and Derr as well as the tomb of Penout, A relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner and overnight on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Wadi El Seboua / Temple of Dekka
In the morning tour to Wadi El Seboua, the temples of Dakka, and Meharakka. Lunch on board. Sail to Aswan while dining and overnight on board.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Kalabsha Temple - Beit El Wali
After breakfast, checkout in and disembarkation from Lake Cruise in Aswan. Then visit the Kalabsha temple, Beit El Wali and the Kiosk of Kertassi. After that transfer to Aswan Airport to board your flight to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11: Alexandria Sightseeing
After breakfast, transfer to Alexandria, the second capital of Egypt, visiting Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. See the grand Montazah Palace, which combines Turkish and Florentine architectural styles, then move on to the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs. Lunch at local restaurant. Return to Cairo and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12: Final Departure
Breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure.
Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo including breakfast.
Accommodation for 4 nights on 5 deluxe star Nile cruise on full board.
Accommodation for 3 nights on 5 deluxe star Lake Cruise on full board.
All sightseeing Tours in Cairo, Abu Simbel & Alexandria.
All sightseeing tours on your Nile and Lake Cruises sharing cruises group.
Tour to Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple & colossi of Memnon.
Tour to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples.
Tour to the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae in Aswan.
Tour to the Temples of Abu Simbel Temples, Amada, Derr.
Tour to the Temples of Wadi El Seboua Temple and Dakka.
Tour to the Temples of Meharakka and the Kalabsha.
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary.
English Egyptologist guide throughout your tours.
All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Lunch during tours in Cairo and Alexandria.
A bottle of mineral water per trip in Cairo and Alexandria
Domestic flight (Cairo — Luxor — Aswan — Cairo).
Free mobile phone during your stay in Egypt (Charged about 30 minutes local & 03 minutes International).
Exclusions
International Airfare
Entry visa to Egypt
Any optional tours
Personal expenses
Tipping
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GeneralInfo
Prices
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid till 30/04/2012 except during Christmas, New Years & Easter holidays. Single room occupancy is applied for those coming with other and prefer single occupancy. So there will be a different rate for solo traveler.
Egypt Entry Visa
You need to have a valid passport at least 6 months beyond your scheduled return date to enter Egypt and you can obtain a visa from the Egyptian Consulate before departure. Also, entry visa is available upon arrival Egypt airports against USD 15 per passport for specific nationalities and need to check before.
Tipping
It is a customary attitude for expressing ones satisfaction of good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it
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