Pharaonic Egypt & Lake Nasser, 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 / LUXOR

Half Board. Free day or you can fly directly to Luxor. 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. In the afternoon, transfer to Cairo International Airport & domestic flight to Luxor. Arrival to Luxor. Transfer to the motor ship. In the afternoon, visit to the Eastern Bank in Luxor; to the Temples of Luxor & Karnak. Getting back to the motor ship. Overnight on board.

Day 04: LUXOR / ESNA / EDFU

Full Board. 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. At the scheduled time, we will sail to Esna. We will cross the Esna Lock & continue sailing towards Edfu. Overnight on board.

Day 05: EDFU / KOM OMBO / ASWAN

Full Board. Arrival to Edfu & visit to the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus. Navigation to Kom Ombo. Arrival to 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 to Aswan. Overnight on board.

Day 06: ASWAN

Full Board. 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 07: ASWAN / ABU SIMBEL

Full Board. Disembarkation. Land transfer towards Abu Simbel. Arrival to the motor ship. Embarkation in the Lake Nasser Cruise. In the afternoon, a visit to the Temples of Abu Simbel. At night, we will attend the Light & Sound Show in the Temples of Abu Simbel. Overnight on board.

Day 08: KASR IBRIM / WADI EL SEBOUA

Full Board. Early morning, we will contemplate from the deck the Pharaonic Fortress of Kasr Ibrim. In the afternoon, a visit to the Nubian Temple of Amada & to the Pennut's Tomb. Navigation towards Wadi El Seboua & overnight on board.

Day 09: WADI EL SEBOUA / ASWAN

Full Board. In the morning, visit to the Temples of Wadi El Seboua, to the Temple of Dakka & to the Greco-Roman Temple of Meharakka. Navigation towards Aswan & overnight on board.

Day 10: ASWAN / CAIRO

Breakfast & disembarkation. In the morning, visit to the Temple of Kalabsha, to the Temple of Beit El-Wali & to the Kiosk of Kertassi. At the scheduled time, transfer to Aswan International Airport & domestic flight back to Cairo. Arrival to Cairo. Transfer to the hotel. 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 11: CAIRO / ---

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

Included/Excluded

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

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

03 Nights on board of Lake Nasser Cruise 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 River Nile Cruise:- A. In Luxor: The Eastern Bank; the Temples of Luxor & Karnak, & the Western Bank; the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut & the Colossi of Memnon. B. In Edfu: The Temple of Edfu. C. In Kom Ombo: The Temple of Kom Ombo. D. In Aswan: The High Dam, the Temple of Philae & a Ride on a Faluca.

The mentioned visits according to the itinerary of the Lake Nasser Cruise.

The domestic flights CAI – LXR / ASW – CAI.

(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 hotel Or to/from the cruises Or to/from the Airports.

Land transfer from the motor ship in Aswan to the motor ship in Abu Simbel.

English speaking egyptologist guide during all visits.

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

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".

Tips during the Lake Nasser cruise 35 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.