General
13 Days / 12 Nights To see Splendor of Egypt 4 nights cairo,1 night Aswan,3 nights Nile Cruise & 4 nights relaxing on the beach in Sharm El Sheikh.
Day 1 Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our representative will meet and then you will be transferred by a deluxe vehicle to your hotel in Cairo to check in and stay overnight.
Day 2 Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your tour leader & your private guide at the lobby to depart on a full day’s tour of Giza start by visiting one of the seven wonders of the ancient world Giza Pyramids where you will see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; the great Khufu’s (Cheops) pyramid (2690 BC). Continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s pyramid – Khufu’s son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site; Mecernes pyramid the smallest and the famous Sphinx and then lunch. You will then proceed to Memphis the capital of the ancient kingdom & one of the most important cities through out the history of ancient Egypt and Sakkara the cemetery for Memphis. The walls of the necropolis of Sakkara are decorated with wonderful reliefs, which are still in their original colors. Endless details show the daily life in these pharaoh times like agriculture, fishing, workers and animals. After a full day in Cairo return to your hotel & overnight.
Day 3 Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel, meet your tour leader & your private guide at the lobby to depart on a full day’s tour. First you will explore the treasure of the Egyptian Museum which is famous for its antiques from Egypt’s pharaonic periods, dating back some 50 centuries among which the famous Tutankhamen collection. The Museum is considered key for understanding the Pharonic art, culture, religion and daily life. Lunch then in the after noon you will head to Mohamed Ali mosque & the citadel to see them inside and out. After a full day in Cairo, return to your hotel & overnight.
Day 4 Cairo/ Aswan
Pick up after breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport and head to Aswan. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to the hotel for check in. After a short rest, you will visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisque, and the Philae Temple. In the evening, you will be offered an optional visit to attend the Sound and Light show (language may vary) at the Philae Temple, and then you will be transported back to your hotel for the overnight stay.
Day 5 Aswan
After breakfast, you will have the chance to go through an optional visit to Abu Simbel by air or road. Later at the hotel you will meet our representative who will transfer you to your 5*stars deluxe Nile cruise which will be your home for the next 3 nights, check in & embarkation before lunch. Dinner & overnight.
Day 6 Kom Ombo/Edfu
Early morning sail to Kom Ombo. In Kom Ombo, visit the temples of Sobek and Horus. Lunch on board. Relax and admire the beautiful scenery along the Nile while sailing to Edfu. In Edfu, take a tour by a horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus. Back on board and sail to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7 Luxor
Following breakfast on board you will depart for visits to the sites on the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, and three tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Lunch on board. Spend the afternoon visiting the Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East Bank. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor
Day 8 Luxor/Sharm El Sheikh
In the morning you will disembark from your Nile Cruise and be transferred to Luxor Airport to take a flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival at the Sharm Airport, our representative will meet and assist you, and transfer you to your hotel for Check in and spent the rest of the day at leisure enjoying the glory of the sun, sea beyond the beach.
Day 9 Sharm El Sheikh
After breakfast, you can spend the three days free at leisure, or have the choice to go through optional excursion in Sharm, which includes various trips from sea trips such as diving in the famous Red Sea, snorkeling, submarine, Tiran island, to watching the coral reefs & colored fish, or you can choose from safari trips by camels, cars or quad runners, or take a jeep safari to spectacular canyons and mountains, or you can alternatively ride a camel or horse in the Sinai desert, or even watch the stars at night in the desert.
Day 10 /11Sharm El Sheikh
After breakfast, you can spend the days free at leisure, or have the choice to go through optional excursion in Sharm, which includes various trips from sea trips such as diving in the famous Red Sea, snorkeling, submarine, Tiran island, to watching the coral reefs & colored fish, or you can choose from safari trips by camels, cars or quad runners, or take a jeep safari to spectacular canyons and mountains, or you can alternatively ride a camel or horse in the Sinai desert, or even watch the stars at night in the desert.
Day 12 Sharm El Sheikh /Cairo
You will be checking out after breakfast, and transported to the Sharm El Sheikh Domestic Airport to catch your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Domestic Airport, our representative will meet and assist you, and transfer you to your hotel for check in. You will then have the rest of day free at leisure & overnight. (You can optionally take a dinner cruise while touring the Nile & Cairo night. Dinner includes a show & a belly dancer).
Day 13 Cairo
Check out from the hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Package includes:
• All sightseeing tours throughout (including entrance fees) with private licensed English speaking guide.
• All airport transfers and ground transportation by a/c vehicle as stated in the program.
• 04 nights including breakfast only in Cairo 5*Hotel
• 01 night including breakfast only in Aswan 5*Hotel
• 03 nights boarding on 5* Nile Cruises including breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• 04 nights including breakfast only in: Sharm El Sheikh 5*Hotel
Package excludes:
• International airfare
• Egypt entry visa
• Any optional excursions
• Domestic airfare; Cairo/Aswan – Luxor/Sharm-Sharm/Cairo including taxes
• Abu-Simbel excursions by bus – Abu Simbel Excursion include sightseeing – transfers-private guide.
• Abu-Simbel excursions by Flight include flight tickets- sightseeing – transfers-private guide.
• Nile cruises upper deck with supplement upon availability.
• Entry fees for any of Giza pyramids, the mummies room at the Egyptian Museum, Tutankhamen
• Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc.