Upper Egypt & Red Sea
- The great pyramids & the sphinx
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
Sakkara step pyramid
Old Cairo mosques
Churches and synagogue,
Citadel of Mohammed Ali & alabaster mosque
Karnak and Luxor temples,
Edfu and kom ombo temples
Valley of the kings and temple of queen Hatshpsut ,
Valley of the Queens
Temple of Philae in Aswan (Temple of Isis ,)
Unfinished obelisk in Aswan
The Aswan High Dam
Day 1:
Arrive at Cairo Airport where our representative will meet and assist you through customs and then you claim your baggage. You will be transferred to your selected hotel for a free evening. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 2:
Today you will be transported back to the time of the ancient Egyptians. Our friendly guide will accompany you to the awe-inspiring Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza and then onwards to Sakkara to see the first pyramid ever built – the Step Pyramid of Zosser. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 3:
After breakfast, you will start your day visiting the legendary treasures of the national museum of Egyptian civilization. Take a look at some of the most exquisite and ancient art facts and statues in history. Then see the Islamic areas of Cairo including the Citadel of Saladdin- boasting the famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Then onto the Coptic area of Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon which is built over the ruins of two towers of the fortress the church of St Mary or more commonly known as the Hanging Church, followed by St Sergius which is said to be the resting place for the holy family. Later that evening you will be transferred to board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan and enjoy dinner and breakfast in your own compartment. Overnight in the Sleeper train.
Day 4:
Arrive in Aswan where you will be met and transferred to your selected Hotel. Your afternoon tour starts at the High Dam and its huge lake then you will visit the famous unfinished obelisk. Take a short ferry ride to the Romantic and Majestic Philae Temple. Tonight you can explore the many bazaars and small streets of Aswan or enjoy dinner on one of the many floating restaurants along the Nile. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 5:
Optional tour to Abu Simbel .
A Morning excursion on a traditional felucca to visit Elephantine and Kitchner Island’s. Transfer to your Nile cruise boat. Overnight on your cruise boat
Day 6:
After enjoying your breakfast while cruising down the Nile,, visit the Greco Roman Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the two gods Sobek the crocodile God and Harveris the Sun God. Continue sailing to visit Edfu Temple- the best-preserved and second largest Temple in Egypt. Overnight on your cruise boat
Day 7:
Morning tour to Edfu Temple by horse and carriage. Continue sailing towards Luxor while enjoying lunch. Your afternoon tour is to the East Bank of Luxor. Entry is down the avenue of Ram Headed Sphinx to reach the Monumental Temple of Karnak and then continue onto Luxor Temple.. A free evening to enjoy this vibrant and fascinating city. Overnight Nile cruise.
Day 8:
after an early morning start you cross over to the West Bank of Luxor where the Valley of the Kings & Queens, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon awaits you. The afternoon is free to relax or for the energetic perhaps take a visit to the Luxor Museum. Transfer to Hurghada by the Red Sea. Days at leisure and optional tours (diving/snorkeling/desert safari) , Overnight at your Hotel
Day 9 till day 12:
Days at leisure and optional tours (diving/snorkeling/desert safari) , Overnight at your Hotel
Day 13:
Transfer in the early morning back to Cairo, arrive, and check in your hotel and overnight
Day 14:
In the early morning transfer to the airport for the final departure.
Inclusions :
3 nights in hotel in Cairo on bed and breakfast
3 nights on board a Nile cruise on full board basis
5 nights in hotel in Hurghada on half board
1 night in hotel in Aswan on bed and breakfast basis .
1 night on board 1st class sitting train click here .
All the transportation as mentioned in the program .
An Egyptology tour guide
Sightseeing admissions
Meet and assist in the airport
All taxes and service charges
All the transfers are by a modern A/C coaches
Exclusions :
Egypt ‘s entry visa
Gratuities & personal expenses
Beverages in hotels and restaurants
international & domestic flights
Payment Policy:
For all the classic tours payment based on the deposit of 25% of the tour cost is required to confirm the tour reservation at the time of confirming, 75 % will be done upon arrival, all our payments are via PayPal, and we accept credit card payments (Visa or MasterCard ONLY)
Prices:
- We ask you kindly to e-mail us your approximate arrival dates & the number of travelers to enable us to provide you with an accurate best quotation.
- Prices given are per person traveling. ‘twin/double’ prices per person apply when there are 2 people traveling, sharing a room.
- ‘Single supplement’ applies to a single traveler, who requires his own room.
- Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pounds.
- The prices quoted per person per tour all inclusive and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the best price possible.
- Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.
- Kindly note that the tour prices are varying from season to season.
Transportation:
All the transportation during the tour is based on private air-conditioned modern vehicles
Children Policy:
- 0 – 05.99 Free of Charge,
- 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price,
- 12+ pay full tour price per adult person,
How to confirm a tour:
For confirmation, we need the names of your group & a copy of your passports to confirm the tour, arrival, and departure dates.
Flexibility:
All our tours are private, the vehicles and the tour guide are working only with you and your group, you are free to add or remove any item and match it with your own arrival & departure dates, And accordingly, if there are any changes will accrue in the tour price our guest will be informed with before the tour confirmation
Hotel Rating in Egypt:
Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is not the same as in USA or Europe, so 5* hotels are always recommended. The 3* & 4 * hotels aren’t recommended as we receive complaints from our guests about them.
Overnight Sleeping Trains:
We don’t recommend it, it takes 15 to 18 hours on a very crowded train. The toilets are not clean enough and smelly. Food is not good in general. The beds are not that comfortable. Comment from a client: “However, I am 6’0″ (183 cm) tall and barely fit into the bed — anyone taller would have to curl up.”
We recommend upgrading your reservation to a domestic flight.
Additional Entry Tickets
All tours don’t include entrance fees to some special archaeological sites such as visiting inside one of the pyramids to see the deep burial chambers, the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, or entering the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings in Luxor ….etc are also available at extra cost.
Alexandria library:
Note: Alexandria Library is closed on every public holiday. Entering the reading area will need an extra ticket cost.
Hotels and Accommodations
Hotels & Cruises we deal with:
Cairo: Le Méridien Pyramids – Steigenberger – Ramses Hilton.
Fairmont Nile City Cairo – Kempinski Nile
Marriott Mena House – The Nile Ritz-Carlton- Four Seasons – Fairmont Nile Premium.
OR SIMILAR …
Alexandria:
Four Seasons hotel . Palestine hotel
OR SIMILAR …
Luxor: Steigenberger Nile. Hilton-Jolie Ville – Sonesta St. George.
Sofitel Winter Palace.
OR SIMILAR …..
Nile cruises: MS Emilio, MS Radamis, MS Princess, MS Sara
MS Amwaj Nile Cruise, MS Nile Premium, MS Bule shadow, MS Jaz Jubilee, Crown Emperor, Steigenberger.
Sanctuary Sun Boat – Oberoi Cruises – Movenpick Royal Cruises – Sonesta Cruises – Le Fayan – Ms Farah -MS Amarco suites.
OR SIMILAR …..
Aswan: Helnan Aswan Resort- Movenpick Resort Aswan
OR SIMILAR …..
Lake Nasser Nile cruises:
Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise
OR SIMILAR …..
- All our scheduled tour departures are guaranteed subject to a minimum of 2 travelers
- Tours are available all over the year
- Any tour is subject to be customizable according to your needs
Camel ride safari:
You will have the opportunity to take a 15-minute short camel safari from the pyramids down to the sphinx. This is a great photo opportunity!
Traditional felucca ride in Cairo, Luxor, or Aswan:
There’s no better way to appreciate the easy pace of life on the Nile than to join a felucca sail trek. The felucca has been the most popular vessel on the Nile for centuries and is still widely used today. About 11m long and rigged with a tall lateen or triangular sail, it has no motor and relies only on the steady north wind.
Cairo Dahabiya CAFELLUCA
Enjoy Lunch or Dinner on Cairo Nile River cruising on a typical Felluca cruise for 2 hours. You can sail through the heart and soul of Cairo enjoying the tranquil scenes of the Cairo waterline being catered by the finest dining experience with nouvelle cuisine
The sound and light show at the pyramids, Karnak temples or Phiela temple:
You will attend the English version of the sound and light show. The magnificent history and achievements of the ancient Egyptians come to life as the illuminated pyramids and the impressive mysterious sphinx dominate the surrounding darkness, (sound and light schedule could be changed without prior notice)
Nile dinner cruise on the Nile Maxim or similar:
These cruises are known to offer one of the most luxurious dinner cruises on the Nile with the best service. The food and the entertainment (belly dancers, twirling dervishes, and singers) are known to be excellent. This is a dinner option for the tour. www.maximrestaurants.com dinner cruise booking will be according to the available schedule on the arrival day (5:45 pm to 7:30 pm & 8:15pm to 10:00 pm & 10:30 pm to 12:30 am & dinner cruise schedules could be changed without prior notice)
Dinner in Old Cairo:
Enjoy Cairo’s most spectacular open-air view. Serves fresh salads and delicious oriental and international dishes, you will enjoy the medieval atmosphere and the view of the old mosques and churches in old Cairo
Dinner in a local restaurant:
Near to the hotel to taste the local food &. Here you have a choice of red meat, chicken, fish, calamari & shrimp
Dinner or lunch on board a private yacht:
Enjoy your dinner or lunch on board a private yacht cursing the Nile up and down, only for your group