Egypt Package Tours
Explore Egypt
Tour Code: CS-EGY 02
Duration: 8 days, 7 nights
Highlights: Memphis, Sakkara, Giza (Pyramids and Sphinx), Aswan High Dam, Elephantine Island, Kom Umbo, Edfu, Luxor, Cairo (Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, Khan El-Khalili Bazaar)
Departures: Everyday as private except Nile Cruise
Tour Price: $845 per person in double occupancy, private except Nile Cruise
Quick Overview
Unforgettable Egyptian experience to discover the ancient and modern sights in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan including a Nile cruise journey between in Upper Egypt, visiting the most famous temples in and have chance to explore the local culture of Egypt.
Itinerary
Day 1 – ARRIVAL: CAIRO
Arrival to Cairo Airport and meet for transfer on to the hotel. Rest of the day is then at leisure (as per your flight arrival time). Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2 – GIZA SIGHTSEEING
Meet in hotel lobby with the tour guide to begin the sightseeing excursion with a visit to Memphis, ancient capital of Egypt dating from 3100 BC which contains the beautiful representation of King Ramses II through his colossal statue. Then proceed to Sakkara to see the world-famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest known of Egypt’s 107 Pyramids. At the Pyramids area, visit the Three Pyramids built for Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren & Mycerinus and the mysterious Sphinx. After tour transfer to hotel for overnight. (B, L)
Day 3 – CAIRO- NILE CRUISE TO LUXOR
Today, you will be transferred to Cairo airport for flight to Luxor meet with our representative and transfer to board the Nile Cruise. Embarkation before lunch. (B,L,D)
Day 4 – LUXOR
Free time in the morning. Afternoon you will meet with your guide and depart to visit the Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. Stay overnight in Luxor. (B,L,D)
Day 5 – LUXOR -THE WEST BANK- ESNA
Sail to Esna. Cross to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of Kings & Queens, a vast City of the dead where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rocks and filled with treasures for the afterlife by generations of Pharaohs. Then proceed to the foot of the cliff to see the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman who ruled Egypt in Pharaonic History. Return back to cruise and evening at leisure. Overnight onboard cruise. (B, L, D)
Day 6 – EDFU- KOM OMBO- ASWAN
Cruise sail to Edfu. On arrival visit the Temple of Horus, the largest and most complete preserved Temple combining Pharaonic and Greek architectures. The cruise sails to Kom Ombo & upon arrival visit The Temple of Sobek & Haroeris, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the river bank. Return to the cruise & Overnight onboard cruise. (B, L, D)
Day 7 – ASWAN- CAIRO
After breakfast disembark the cruise. Visit the high Dam, Philae Temple. Explore Elephantine island on felucca. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight stay in Cairo. (B,L)
Day 8 – DEPARTURE:
Breakfast, checkout and per your international flight departure time meet for transfer to Cairo Airport. (B)
PRICES & DEPARTURE DATES 2018 (Minumum 2 participants)
| 4* HOTELS & 5* STANDARD NILE CRUISE | Per Person Double Occupancy | Single Supplement |
| January 1, 2019-December 31 , 2019 | $ 845 | $ 160 |
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES:
- Airport transfers upon arrival and departure
- Accommodation at 4-Star Hotels*
- Meals as specified in itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch)
- Land transportation by non-smoking, air-conditioned mini/midi bus
- Services of a professional English-speaking escort and licensed Egyptologist guides
- Sightseeing tours (including entrance fees) per itinerary
- Hotel taxes and services charges
Upgrade to 5-Star or Boutique Hotels available (rates on request)
NOT INCLUDED:
- Gratuities to tour staff and guides
- All items of a personal nature (laundry, taxis, travel insurance, etc.)
- Beverages (except for those served with breakfast).
- Domestic flight from Luxor to Cairo
- Visa fees
NOTES: This package is available year round, January to December.
Extra days / nights and additional tours can be added.
