The Great Pyramids & The Sphinx
The national museum of Egyptian Civilization
Deir al-Baramus
Deir Anba Bishoi
Deir Abu Maqar
Deir El-Suryani

Day 1

Start driving from the port towards Cairo about 3 hours driving through the flat desert landscape to Africa’s largest city, Cairo. Upon arrival, you will proceed to the Giza Plateau to discover the only remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, the Pyramids of Giza. It is here that three pharaohs, Cheops, his son Chephren and grandson Mykerinus, built great tombs to protect their mummified bodies in the afterlife. Free time will be taken for photos and for those wishing, to walk closer to the pyramids. You will then drive to the high western plateau for panoramic views and photo opportunities of the valley and all the pyramids below. Your next stop will be at the guardian of the mortuary complex, the mysterious Sphinx. Carved out of a solid natural rock around 2650 B.C., the Sphinx has the head of a man, the body of a lion; you will have free time for photos and to explore the area Your last stop is the magnificent Egyptian Museum, the most important depository of Egyptian antiquities in the world. The museum is home to over 120,000 items, only a portion of which are in display in its more than 120 rooms. Your tour includes a visit to the King Tut gallery which includes the golden mask and items from the treasury. It does not include a visit to the Royal Mummy room. Following your tour, you will start driving back to the port

Day 2

Start driving from the port towards Wadi El-Natrun about 2 hours driving through the flat desert landscape, Wadi El-Natrun, the actual birthplace of Christian monasticism. Basically, there were about 50 monasteries; only 4 have survived into modern times. Begin your trip with Deir al-Baramus which is the oldest of the surviving 4 monasteries, and in many ways, the most isolated, then proceed to Deir Anba Bishoi whose body is still in the monastery.

Continue your trip to Deir Abu Maqar which is the richest monastery now in Wadi El-Natrun, as it has more than 100 monks and 600 workers in the extensive farm which spreads in front of it. You will end your trip with Deir El-Suryani which is the smallest and most compact of the 4 monasteries. After the end of the tour

you will start driving back to the port, about 2 hours drive back, If time permits, we can make some photo stops in Alexandria.

Inclusions :

Pick up services from your port or hotel & return
1 night in Hotel in Cairo
2 days Tour in Cairo with a private guide.
An Egyptology tour guide
Sightseeing fees
Lunch during tour
All taxes and service charges.
All the transfers are by A/C coaches.
Private A/C vehicle for during the tour

Exclusions :

Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary

Tipping for driver / guide, etc

Shore Excursions payment policy

To secure your payment you must initially notify the company with your cruise ship schedules for arrival and departure, cabin numbers, guest name & available phone/cell number then the company representative will discuss & finalize with you the final arrangement & send you the details in the final confirmation. You must confirm these details and make the correct, as discussed in your details

Payment Policy:

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired tour,  the payment will be made on arrival

Cancellation:

Cancellation should be received by fax or email 7 days before the tour date

For the one-day tour :

• The prices given are per person
• Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.
• Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pounds.

For the overnight tours

• The prices given are per person, the ‘twin/double’ prices per person apply when there are 2 people traveling, and sharing a room.
• ‘Single supplement’ applies to a single traveler, who requires his own room.
• Kindly note that the tour prices are varying from season to season. For the hotel bookings
• Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.
• Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pounds.

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,

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 tobe customizable according to your needs

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

Entry Visa info:

The Egyptian entry visa is obtainable onboard the cruise before your pick-up, which is operated by the Egyptian Immigration Association. It would be just a stamp put into your passport.

Cruise Ship returns 

If you are not returned to the ship in time to board, we will cover the necessary expenses to transport you to the next port of call

Excursions listed for a port may not be available for every cruise

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 & 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 …..

Make the most of your time, listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip.

Sound & Light at Karank Temples

The Karnak Sound and Light Show highlights the dramatic history of ancient Thebes. The show narrates the achievements of some great Pharaohs,

Hot air Balloon :

Early morning pick from your hotel in Luxor to the west bank. Some refreshments (tea, coffee, cake, and sweets) will be served before you start your balloon ride in the skies of Egypt’s biggest open-air museum, Luxor. The “balloon ride” trip departs every day, however, confirmation in advance is still highly recommended. The balloon ride takes 45 minutes, before your land again, to catch your pick-up and return to your hotel.

Luxor Museum :

One of the best displays of antiquities in Egypt is located at the Luxor Museum opened in 1975. Housed within a modern building, the collection is limited in the number of items, but they are beautifully displayed.