Mysteries Of Egypt, 9 Days


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TOUR INCLUDES
• Meeting and assistance upon arrival and departure
• Roundtrip airport/hotel transfers
• Hotel accommodation in the indicated properties
• Transportation in private vehicle 
• Experienced tour guide
• Admission to listed sites and events
• Meals indicated by  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE
• Cost of visa
• Meals not listed
• Travel Insurance
• Gratuity to driver and guide


Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Cairo, Egypt

Arrive Cairo; meet assist and transfer to Hotel.

Overnight at Safir Hotel or Similar

Day 2 Cairo

Visit The Egyptian Museum of antiquities where a vast treasure of numerous objects made of gold, bronze, alabaster, silver from Egypt's most glamorous times are exhibited including the new mummy room and the objects from the tomb of Tutankhamun. Continue to Old Cairo, the Coptic area of Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon. You will see the ruins of the fortress towers of the church of St. Mary, more commonly known as the Hanging Church. Have dinner on the Citadel Cruise along The Nile.

The Citadel in Cairo

The Citadel in Cairo(Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Gardel

Overnight at Safir Hotel or Similar

Day 3 Giza Plateau - Memphis - Sakkarra

Tour of The Pyramids of Giza, including the famous Sphinx and the museum, where the remains of the Solar Boat of Cheops are displayed. In the afternoon drive to Sakkara, the ancient "Necropolis" of the Old Kingdom's Capital. Visit other pyramids and tombs, including "The Step Pyramid", the oldest known Pyramid. In the evening, visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, an Oriental Bazaar that goes back to the 10th century. Dinner is at a local restaurant. After dinner, transfer to sleeper train to Luxor.

The Great Sphinx in Giza

The Great Sphinx in Giza (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Gardel

Overnight at Sleeper Train or Similar

Day 4 Luxor

On arrival in Luxor, embark the cruise ship before lunch. The afternoon is at leisure. Overnight in Luxor.

Luxor Temple and the Nile

Luxor temple and the Nile (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Rieger

Overnight at Presidential Nile Cruises or Similar

Day 5 Luxor - Esna - Edfu

Cross to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepust and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, sail to Esna. Cross the Lock, then cruise to Edfu for overnight.

Obelisk at Luxor Temple

Obelisk at Luxor Temple (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Gardel

Overnight at Presidential Nile Cruises or Similar

Day 6 Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan

After breakfast, visit the temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, visit the temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haroeris. Cruise to Aswan for overnight.

Temple of Kom Ombo

Temple of Kom Ombo (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Rieger

Overnight at Presidential Nile Cruises or Similar

Day 7 Aswan

Today, visit of the High Dam and the temple of Philae. In the afternoon, get a view of Elephantine Island by felucca (sailing boat) and see the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan.

Felucca on the Nile around Elephatine Island

Felucca by Elephantine Island (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Rieger

Overnight at Presidential Nile Cruises or Similar

Day 8 Aswan - Cairo

After breakfast, disembark the Nile cruise.  Tour Abu Simbel (optional).  Later, transfer to the sleeper train for Cairo. 

Aswan

Aswan (Courtesy of Egyptian Tourist Authority) © Rieger

Overnight at Sleeper Train or Similar

Day 9 Cairo / Depart

On arrival in Cairo, transfer to the international airport for your departure flight.


Tour prices

January - December

Numbers
of travellers
Price per person in US $
Double Occupancy Single Supplement*
1 If only one person travels, the price is $ 2650.00
2 $ 1860.00 $ 495.00
3 $ 1760.00 $ 495.00
4 $ 1660.00 $ 495.00

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