8 Day Cairo, Nile Cruise and Hurghada
Duration |
8 Days |
Tour Location |
Cairo / Aswan / Luxor / Hurghada / Cairo |
Tour Availability |
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Pickup |
Cairo Airport or Hotel in Cairo |
Tour Type |
Private |
Description
Experience the sights of Egypt in Cairo, on the Nile, and on the beautiful Red Sea coast. In Cairo see the Pyramids, Old Cairo and Saladin's Citadel Travel to Aswan to embark on a Nile Cruise to Luxor, enjoying the beautiful scenery along the way. End your trip relaxing on the beach in Hurghada.
Itinerary (8 Days)
Day 01: Cairo Int. Airport - Cairo ON
Your Egypt tour begins at your chosen hotel in Cairo. Upon arrival to Cairo Int. Airport, you will be met with our English-speaking representative who will help and assist you in all formalities. A private transfer by an A-C van from the airport to your hotel in Cairo is included. Arrives to your hotel, check in, rest and refresh & overnight Cairo.
Meals Included
- No meals
Day 02: Day Tour to Pyramids & Museum - Cairo ON
Breakfast at hotel. Then you will be met by our English Egyptologist tour guide to start your first day tour by visiting Pyramids of Giza "Khufu, Khafre & Menkaure ", where the greatness has been embodied in three pyramids with a limestone statue of Sphinx guarding the whole area.Then proceed to one of our local restaurant to have your lunch.
After that you will move to visit The Egyptian Museum which has more than 250,000 pieces display a rare collection of Egyptian art Over 5,000 years, as well as Tutankhamen room which has treasure, jewelry and gold's which was enclosed in his tomb over 3500 years before it was discovered in 1920 when his tomb was excavated.
After finishing your day tour, you will get back to your hotel in Cairo for overnight.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 03: Fly to Aswan - Aswan Tours - Board on Nile Cruise - Sail to Kom Ombo
Breakfast at hotel. Check out. Our representative will meet you at the hotel to transfer you to Cairo airport to take your flight to Aswan.
Upon arrival at Aswan airport, 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.
Transfer to your ship, and enjoy your lunch during sailing to Kom Ombo city.
Enjoy your lunch on board the cruise while sailing to Koum Oumbo city, arrive Koum Oumbo & then 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 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 Edfu. Late evening arrive to Edfu and overnight.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 04: Edfu Temple - Sail to Luxor - Karnak and Luxor Temples
Breakfast will be served on board your ship. After that you will enjoy chariot riding to Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well preserved temples in Egypt. After finishing your tour, you will be transferred back to your ship for lunch and sail to Luxor city.
On the Afternoon. you will enjoy your tour discovering the East Bank of Luxor, including the most wonderful Karnak Temples Complex, which is considered to be the biggest complex construction in the world covering an area of a hundred.
Finish your lovely tour in Temple of Luxor,built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty & completed by the well know king Ramses II. Dinner on board and overnight on board in Luxor city.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 05: Luxor West Bank - Transfer to Hurghada
Breakfast on the Nile cruise and check out.
After that you will start your magical tour in Thebes, the sacred land by exploring the wet 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 be transferred to hurghada in a Private A/C car, arrive Hurghada and you will be checked in your accomodation hotel in Hurghada and enjoy the swimming in the red sea as well as the great beach of Hurghada. Dinner and overnight will be on your hotel in Hurghada.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Soft Drinks
Day 06: Hurghada Free Day
Free day to nourish your mind, body and soul. Spend one day relaxing at the resort, go swimming in the Red Sea, or take advantage of some the awesome optional activities which are available in Hurghada, including things like:
- Snorkeling
- Windsurfing
- Sailing
- Deep Sea Fishing
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Soft Drinks
Day 07: Return to Cairo
Eat breakfast at your hotel in Hurghada and spend some free time before being transferred back to Cairo. Our representative will transfer you to Hurghada airport to fly back to Cairo. On arrival in Cairo, you will be met and you will be taken to the hotel where you will be spending the last night of your tour.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Day 08: Departure
Sadly, your Egyptian journey of discovery cannot last forever, but your memories certainly will. Wake up to a wonderful 5-Star breakfast at your hotel, and get ready leave. One of our tour managers will arrive with a driver and you'll be taken to the airport in time for you to catch your flight back home. Our staff will assist you with luggage, and then it will be time for everyone to say their goodbyes. Egypt bids you farewell.
Meals Included
- Breakfast
What is included
- Meet and greet service at airports and train stations
- Customer service assistance available throughout your stay
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Private Egyptologist English-speaking tour guide (s).
- Domestic Flight Tickets (Cairo-Aswan & Hurghada-Cairo)
- Transfer by A/C Vehicle: Luxor / Hurghada
- English speaking tour guide through-out all tours
- Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
- Bottled water during tours and transfers
- Portage when needed
What is Not included
- International airfare
- Entry visa for Egypt
- Optional tours or attractions not listed in the itinerary
- Personal expenses
- Tipping kitty
Prices
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Prices:
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Children Policy:
0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
2 - 05.99 pay 25% of tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
Notes :
Child pricing applies to children who share rooms with their parents (Max 2 Children in one Room)