• The great pyramids & the sphinx
  The national museum of Egyptian civilization
  Sakkara step pyramids
  Old Cairo mosques
  Churches and synagogue,
  Citadel of Mohammed Ali & alabaster mosque
  Karnak and Luxor temples,
  Edfu and kom ombo ,
  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
  Muzzawaka temple
  Badr Museum
  Black Desert & White Desert
  Mud-brick town of Al Qasr
  Deir El Hagar
  Temple of Hibis
  The Christian tombs of Bagawat
  The temple of Dush
  The Black Mountains
  The English House

Day 1: Cairo

Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon you arrival you will find our representative waiting you waiting for you, then you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo

Breakfast. Start your tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry. Visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions & Sphinx. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3: Cairo/ Nile Cruise

Breakfast. Transfer to the domestic airport. Departure by plane to Luxor. Arrival and transfer to visit The Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor. Excursion to Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Proceed to Karnak temples. Transfer to the Nile Cruise. Boarding before Lunch. Lunch on board. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 4: Nile cruise

(Optional) Hot Air Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens and the Mountain on the Nobles.
The flight is approximately 30:45 minutes depend on the weather. Visit The West Bank – the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon and The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Overnight onboard the Nile Cruise.

Day 5: Nile Cruise

Breakfast on board while sailing to Edfu. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. , Lunch on board. Visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek & Haroeris in Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Overnight onboard in Kom Ombo.

Day 6: Nile Cruise

Breakfast on board. Sail to Aswan. Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries & the Temple of Philae Lunch on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 7: Aswan / Cairo

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.

(Optional not included) Departure to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel, The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments ,The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities to which each was dedicated is carved on its huge façade. Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King’s wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor.

Back to Aswan. Transfer to Aswan airport and departure by plane to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 8: Alexandria

In the early morning we depart towards Alexandria , ALEXANDRIA is lying northwest of the Nile Delta; it is the largest port in the Arab Republic of Egypt, one of the major summer resorts on the Mediterranean Sea. Start the tour with the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit it’s open court and free museums, followed by a visit to the Greco-Roman catacombs. Then a photo stop in the Site of the Lighthouse; one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World on which now stands the castle of Qaitbey. then we will drive to the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as the royal beaches of the queens. Continue your tour by a quick photo stop of the prettiest and biggest mosque in the city: the Abbo Elabbas Mosque, as well as the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria and the statue of Alexander the Great. Continue visiting the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa before driving along the Cornish (30 km) to see the whole city of Alexandria from the sea side which includes the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater. Stop over the famous bridge of Stanley – the modern landmark of modern Alexandria built by Alexander the great. Travel in comfort back to your hotel. Check in & overnight in Alexandria.

Day 9: Cairo

Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo by an A/C car. Arrival and transfer to visit Salah El Din Citadel which was constructed by Salah El Din on the Moqattam hills in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which was designed by the architect Yousif Boushnaq, a Turkish man who came specially from Istanbul and built this great mosque for Mohamed Ali, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years. Then proceed to Visit Old Cairo where you will enjoy, the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. Move to the hotel & overnight in Cairo.

Day 10: El Bahariya Oasis

Departure from Cairo at 6:00 am and transfer you to Bahariya Oasis about 350 km east Cairo this journey takes about 4 hours, lunch will be served at local restaurant at Bahariya oasis, visit the Valley of the Golden Mummies, that is a huge burial site at Bahariya Oasis in the Western Desert of Egypt and the Tomb of Bannantiu in the Bahariya Oasis.

Then you will enjoy climbing the Black Mountains and the English House, the sand dunes and the Salt Lake. Then back to for the overnight in Baharia
Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 11: White Desert – El Bahariya – Cairo

Wake up then continue driving to the White Desert as you will enjoy with Panoramic View for the Black desert, during driving to the white desert , then drive to see the quartz crystal at Crystal Mountain, and the rocky formations in the Valley of Agabat before arriving the White Desert National park then driving back to Cairo & overnight.
Meals: Breakfast,

Day 12: Cairo- Departure

Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities

Inclusions :

Pick up services from airport or hotel
An Egyptology tour guide
5 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
1 Night hotel accommodation in Alexandria on bed and breakfast basis.
4 Nights on Cruise board (Luxor & Aswan) full board (Sightseeing are included).
1 Night camping in Baharia Oasis.
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx.
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Citadel & Old Cairo.
1 Day tour in Alexandria.
All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
All your tours and excursions are by an A/C vehicle.
All your visits include entrance fees.
All taxes and services.
Transfer by A/C vehicle: Cairo / Alex / Cairo.

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:

1. 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.
2. Prices given are per person traveling. ‘twin/double’ prices per person apply when there are 2 people traveling, sharing a room.
3. ‘Single supplement’ applies to a single traveler, who requires his own room.
4. Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pounds.
5. The prices quoted per person per tour all inclusive and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the best price possible.
6. Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.
7. 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: 

1. 0 – 05.99 Free of Charge,
2. 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price,
3. 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 …..

1. All our scheduled tour departures are guaranteed subject to a minimum of 2 travelers
2. Tours are available all over the year
3. 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