Magnificent Egypt & Red Sea, 11 Days

Duration

11 Days

Tour Type

Package

Group Size

min 2 people

Location

Egypt

Itinerary

Day 01: --- / CAIRO

Arrival at Cairo International Airport, english speaking assistance at the airport by our representative before the passport control. Transfer to the hotel & overnight.

Day 02: CAIRO

Breakfast. Half day visits to the Three Pyramids of Giza; Cheops, Chefren & Micerinos, the Eternal Sphinx & the Valley Temple of Chefren "doesn't include entrance to the interior of the Pyramids". In the afternoon, possibility to do an optional visit to Saqqara Necropolis & Memphis City, Capital of the Old Empire. At night, possibility to do an optional visit to the Light & Sound Show at the Pyramids of Giza. Getting back to the hotel & overnight.

Day 03: CAIRO

Breakfast. Free day. In the morning, possibility to do an optional visit of full day to the city of Cairo; to the Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art, to the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, to the Coptic District & to the Market of Khan El-Khalili. At night, possibility to do an optional visit of Dinner Buffet with Show on a floating boat on the River Nile. Getting back to the hotel & overnight.

Day 04: CAIRO / ASWAN

Full Board. Transfer to Cairo International Airport & domestic flight to Aswan. Arrival to Aswan. Transfer to the motor ship. In the morning, visit to the High Dam of Aswan & to the Temple of Philae. In the afternoon, a ride on a Faluca along the River Nile will be undertaken (typical egyptian sailboats) from where we can admire & enjoy a panoramic visit to the Mausoleum of Agha Khan, to the Elephantine Island & to the Botanical Garden. Overnight on board.

Day 05: ASWAN / KOM OMBO / EDFU

Full Board. Possibility to do an optional excursion to the famous Temples of Abu Simbel. Navigation towards Kom Ombo & visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo the only one dedicated to two divinities: The god Sobek with a crocodile head & the god Haroeris with a falcon head. Navigation towards Edfu. Overnight on board.

Day 06: EDFU / ESNA / LUXOR

Full Board. Arrival to Edfu & visit to the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus. Navigation towards Esna. We will cross the Esna Lock & continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight on board.

Day 07: LUXOR / OPTION 1: HURGHADA OR OPTION 2: SHARM EL SHEIKH

Soft All Inclusive. Disembarkation. In the morning, visit to the Western Bank in Luxor; to the Necropolis of Thebes; to the Valley of the Kings, to the Funeral Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut known as El-Deir El-Bahari, & to the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, visit to the Eastern Bank in Luxor; to the Temples of Luxor & Karnak. Option 1: Land transfer towards the city of Hurghada in the Red Sea Coast. Arrival to the hotel & overnight. Option 2: Transfer to Luxor International Airport to & domestic flight LXR – CAI – SSH. Arrival to Sharm El Sheikh in the Red Sea Coast. Transfer to the hotel & overnight.

Days 08 & 09: HURGHADA OR SHARM EL SHEIKH

Soft All Inclusive. Free days to enjoy the Red Sea Beach & the hotel facilities. Possibility to do an optional visits “desertic or aquatic activities”. Overnight.

Day 10: HURGHADA OR SHARM EL SHEIKH / CAIRO

Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh International Airport & domestic flight back to Cairo. Arrival to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel & overnight.

Day 11: CAIRO / ---

Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo International Airport, english speaking assistance by our representative. End of Our Services.

Included/Excluded

04 Nights of hotel in Cairo according to category in regime of bed & breakfast.

03 Nights on board of River Nile Cruise according to category in regime of full board without drinks.

Half day visits to the Three Pyramids of Giza, the Eternal Sphinx & the Valley Temple of Chefren.

The included visits of the cruise:- A. In Aswan: The High Dam, the Temple of Philae & a Ride on a Faluca. B. In Kom Ombo: The Temple of Kom Ombo. C. In Edfu: The Temple of Edfu. D. In Luxor: The Western Bank; the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut & the Colossi of Memnon, & the Eastern Bank; the Temples of Luxor & Karnak.

The domestic flights CAI – ASW / HRG – CAI "Only in Case of Option 1 – Luxor | Hurghada".

The domestic flights CAI – ASW / LXR – CAI – SSH / SSH – CAI "Only in Case of Option 2 – Luxor | Sharm El Sheikh". (Note 1: The domestic flights schedules depend on the confirmed visits & the availability). (Note 2: We have the right to change the order of the visits according to the domestic flights schedules).

English speaking assistance at the arrival Or of the departure in the Airports & during all transfers to/from the hotels Or to/from the cruise Or to/from the Airports.

Land transfer from Luxor to Hurghada "Only in Case of Option 1 – Luxor | Hurghada".

English speaking egyptologist guide during all visits.

All transfers according to the itinerary are made in cars with A/C.

All extra not mentioned in the itinerary.

Entry visa to Egypt 30 US $ per person "Payment at Destination".

Tips during the River Nile cruise 45 US $ per person "Payment at Destination/Except the Guide".

All extra not mentioned in the itinerary.

Travel insurance.

Extra meals & drinks.

Optional visits.

International flights.

Overview

Important note

Egypt is a fascinating country, not only for its culture but also for the kindness & cordiality of its people. Full of history, mystery & impressive monuments. Cradle of civilization that flourished on the banks of the Nile for more than 5000 years, which has been visited since the Epoch of the Greeks. Egypt offers several possibilities that allow you to choose the type of trip that is convenient with your preferences. The highlights of its Capital; Cairo are the Three Pyramids of Giza, the Eternal Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art, the Citadel of Saladin, Saqqara & Memphis. Aswan; It is the southernmost city in Egypt with its Unfinished Obelisk, the Temple of Philae & its various Temples. Luxor is considered the largest Open Air Museum in the world, with its remarkable architecture of the Luxor & Karnak Temples, & the famous Tombs of the Valley of the Kings & Queens. The famous Temples of Abu Simbel are one of the wonders of the entire Pharaonic Civilization. Alexandria; It is a Mediterranean city with unique style in Egypt. Sinai is a Sacred Peninsula in all Religions. In short, Egypt is a unique experience that must be lived.