Egypt Odyssey: 9 Days in Cairo & Luxor/Aswan Nile Cruise

Cairo/Luxor/Aswan, Egypt

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4.8/5
Duration

9 days

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Cairo/Luxor/Aswan, Egypt

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Overview

Holiday Package includes 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo, 4 Nights accommodation on board Nile Cruise , 2 Full days tour in Cairo, Expert tour guide, all your tours and excursions are with Air Conditioned vehicles, the service of meet and assist at all your destinations, Entrance fees, Our Prices Includes all taxes and services , excluding domestic flight tickets

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrival to Cairo airport, our representative will greet you with a sign shows your name on it , then From the airport you will be transferred by a private A/C Vehicle to your hotel . Check in and Overnight in Cairo Meals: N/A


Day 2

Breakfast at the Hotel then at 8:00 am Pickup from your Hotel by our Expert tour guide to Start your full day visiting The Great Pyramids that belongs to Kings Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions.Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next visit is the Valley Temple the Place where the dead Body of King Chephern was mummified, it`s the same place where you can have a close-up look at the sphinx the huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren. Then Continue your day tour to the Step pyramid in Sakkara that also known as Zoser Pyramid,See the earliest monumental stone Structure in the World , a stepped pyramid built for King Zoser (c. 2650 BC). Around 16:00 pm, we ll transfer you back to your Hotel Overnight in cairo Meals: Breakfast (Optional not included) 50 $ P.P Dinner Cruise on the Nile including transportation, Buffet dinner, Belly Dancer, Tanura Show.Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast


Day 3

Breakfast at the Hotel then at 8:00 am pickup from your Hotel by our tour guide to Start your full day visiting the Civilization Museum of antiquities. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, as well as visiting the Mummies Room of Kings bodies mummified thousands of years age & still preserving its original shape . Then visit the renowned Saladin Citadel that was built by Saladin in the 12th Century and was the seat of power for the following 700 years. On the premises is the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, one of the landmarks in Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of the city. The Mohammed Ali mosque was built in Turkish style, very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey. Then visit Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brass ware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques and more! At the end of the day we will transfer you back to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast (Optional) 50 $ Sound & Light Show From19:00 to 20:00 pm Sound & Light laser show at Pyramids area where you will listen to Egypt history that started 7 thousand years & watch the show that highlight Pyramids & Sphinx sites


Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel then our representative will pick you up & transfer you to Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor . Upon arrival at Luxor airport our representative will transfer you to your Nile Cruise by a private A/C van. Embarkation before 12:00 PM. Afternoon, you will discover the East bank of Luxor including Karnak Temples Complex,, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of the mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, since it was considered the house of god on the earth, the earlier structure date back to the middle kingdom, but there are some references which refer to the earlier buildings as old as the 3rd dynasty. Later on, you will proceed to visit Temple of Luxor, which was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well know king Ramses II. This temple was located in the heart of ancient Thebes and, like Karnak, was dedicated to the main/chief god Amun Re. After finishing your day tour, you will be transferred back to your ship for rest and refresh. At night, Egyptian folkloric show will be operated by the staff. Dinner will be served and overnight in Luxor. N.B: If your arrival time to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour direct upon arrival as the cruise check in time at 12:00 and we don't want our guest waste their time waiting at the lobby for check in. Meals Included: Breakfast - Lunch – Dinner


Day 5

Breakfast on the Nile cruise. After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the west bank of Luxor including Valley of the Kings, which considers as the royal cemetery of the Theban kings and rulers of ancient Egypt, and the place where our Pharaohs were buried. After that, you will proceed to visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari. This temple is considered as one of the most wonderful examples of the Architecture in ancient Egypt, because it was totally carved inside the mountain. At the end of the tour you will visit Colossi of Memnon, which is belonging to king Amenhotep III. After that you will return to your ship to have your lunch. Afternoon, free at leisure. Dinner and overnight on the cruise. (Optional) 95 $ P.P Hotair Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor an unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens and the Mountain on the Nobles. Meals: Full Board


Day 6

Breakfast on board your Nile cruise. Then your tour guide will take you in a mysterious journey to land of secrets. This guided tour of today begins by visiting one of the most wonderful temples in Egypt, Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After that, you will revert back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board during sailing to the city of Kom Ombo. Afternoon, you will proceed to explore Temple of Kom Ombo, where the two gods Sobek & Haroeris were worshipped for a while. Get back to your ship and enjoy your lunch. Enjoy the sun deck, watching the unique landscape of the great river Nile. On its banks the ancient Egyptian civilization has been created and flourished. Dinner meal will be served on board during sailing to the city of Aswan. Late evening arrive to Aswan and overnight. Meals Included:Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner


Day 7

Breakfast will be served on board your ship. Later on, you will join your Egyptologist tour guide to discover the great city of Aswan, including The High Dam, which has been erected by the Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser in 1960 AD to protect Egypt from the Nile flood. After that you will enjoy sailing on the Nile River by a motor boat till reach Agilika Island, where you will visit Temple of Philae, which was erected during the Gaeco-Roman period and was dedicated to goddess Isis (mother of god Horus). Finally you will be escorted to visit one of the marvelous sightseeing in Aswan, The Unfinished Obelisk, which was made out of red granite and was dedicated to god Amun Ra. After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your ship. Lunch will be served on board. Afternoon tea will be served on board. At night free at leisure. Dinner and overnight in Aswan. Meals Included:Breakfast ,Lunch ,Dinner


Day 8

Check out after breakfast. Then our representative will accompany you to Aswan airport to take your flight to Cairo & overnight in Cairo Meals Included:Breakfast Optional Tour 95 $ Abu Simble Temple : Excursion to Abu Simble temples by private coach : you will be met with our English-speaking tour guide in Aswan who will transfer you by private A-C van to Abu Simbel, lies south of Aswan on the western bank of the Nile, 180 miles south of the First Cataract in what was Nubia. The site was known as Meha in ancient times and was first documented in the 18th Dynasty, when Ay and Horemheb had rock-cut chapels hewn in the hills to the south. Upon arrival, you will proceed to visit Abu Simbel Temples, which were built by the well-known king Ramses II. The biggest temple was called as the Great temple. It was built by Ramesses II and being dedicated to the famous god Rahorakhty. While the smaller temple and it was dedicated to king Ramesses II himself and his beautiful wife queen Nefertari. After finishing your day tour, you will drive back toward Aswan. Arrive Aswan around 2 pm and be transferred to Aswan airport to catch your domestic flight to Cairo.


Day 9

Breakfast & check out to be transferred to Cairo Airport for final departure Meals Included:Breakfast

What`s Included?

  • 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
  • 4 Nights Cruise accommodation sailing from Luxor to Aswan on Full Board basis.
  • 2 Full days tours in Cairo as per above itinerary.
  • All transfers as per above itinerary
  • English expert Egyptologist guide.
  • All your tours and excursions are with PRIVATE A/C vehicle.
  • The service of meet and assist at all your destinations.
  • Camel ride at the Pyramids area
  • All your visits include entrance fees.
  • All taxes and service charges.

What`s Excluded?

  • Entry Visa for Egypt.
  • Domestic flights Cairo/Luxor & Aswan/Cairo
  • Personal items.
  • Tipping.
  • Any other items not mentioned.
  • Optional tours.

Tours location

Budget Package

Valid from

15 May 2024

Valid till

31 October 2024

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    4 Stars Category (Minimum 02 Pax)

    Grand Pyramids Hotel / Aracan Pyramids or similar 4* in Cairo Cruise 5 Stars standard as per below cruise plan
  • 02 Pax - • P/P in Double and Triple occupancy 875 USD
  • 03-04 Pax - • P/P in Double and Triple occupancy 835 USD
  • 05-06 Pax - • P/P in Double and Triple occupancy 795 USD
  • Single Supplement 250.00 USD
Price

795 USD /Per Person/Per Package in Double

Intermediate Package

Valid from

15 May 2024

Valid till

31 October 2024

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    5 Stars Category (Minimum 02 Pax)

    Ramses Hilton Hotel / Grand Nile Tower Ex. Hyatt or similar 5* in Cairo Cruise 5 Stars Deluxe as per below cruise plan
  • 02 Pax -P/P in Double and Triple occupancy 1160 USD
  • 03-04 Pax -P/P in Double and Triple occupancy 1120 USD
  • 05-06 Pax -P/P in Double and Triple occupancy 1080 USD
  • Single Supplement 560.00 USD
Price

1080 USD /Per Person/Per Package in Double

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