Cairo, located on the banks of the Nile, is the heart of Egypt's millennium civilization. When you step into this city, the first thing that catches your eye is the magnificent pyramids and the Sphinx, which bear witness to the glory of the Pharaoh dynasty; strolling in the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar, the colorful spices, handmade carpets and gold and silver jewelry seem to tell ancient legends; in the Egyptian Museum, you can admire Tutankhamun's golden mask and countless rare cultural relics with your own eyes; when night falls, you may want to take a ride on a traditional Felucca sailboat, rocking gently on the Nile River and overlooking the brightly lit embankment in the distance. Cairo combines ancient history with modern vitality. Its food, culture and human touches will make you linger. It is a journey through time and resonance of the soul.
Nile River Glide across the Nile on a traditional felucca and feel the gentle waves of the world's oldest waterway. While boating, you can overlook the lush green palm trees and reeds on both sides, as if you were in an oasis wonderland; or you can choose a luxury cruise, stop at Luxor, Edfu and Aswan along the way, visit the Karnak Temple, the Khors Temple and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island, and listen to the whispers of thousands of years of history. At dawn, the scene of fishermen casting nets to catch fish and farmers working in the fields by the river is reproduced like an ancient painting; when night falls, you can drink on the deck and admire the twinkling stars of the village on the opposite bank. A trip along the Nile River is not only a feast of scenery, but also a spiritual baptism that travels through the past and present.
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Price Details:
MAYFLOWER LUXURY， USD 4350 per person in double sharing room
Cairo Hotel First Stay: Hyatt Regency Cairo west Hotel (Deluxe Room)
River Cruise: Ms/MayFlower Luxury Cruise. (Deluxe Cabin, French Balcony style) Upgrade to Deluxe Cabin with Veranda, additional $400 per person
Cairo Second Stay: Sheraton Cairo Hotel and Casino (Deluxe Nile View Room)
TAMR LUXURY， USD 4895 per person in double sharing room
Cairo Hotel First Stay: Four Seasons at the first residence (Deluxe Room)
Nile Cruise: M/S Tamr Luxury Nile Cruise (Junior Suite Cabin with Balcony)
Cairo Second Stay: Conrad Cairo Nile hotel (Deluxe Nile view Room)
UNIWORLD LUXURY， USD 6800 per person in double sharing room
Cairo First Stay: Sheraton Cairo Hotel and Casino (Deluxe Nile View Room)
River Cruise: Ms/Tosca Luxury Cruise Luxury Cabin (Uniworld Cruiseline)
Cairo Second Stay: Hyatt Regency Cairo west (Deluxe Room)
Departure from the United States to Cairo, Egypt
Welcome to Egypt! You’ll be escorted to your Luxury Hotel in Cairo.
Hotel: ★★★★★
After breakfast, you will be picked up by your Egyptologist for a full day tour of Giza and its environs.
Your tour will start with a visit to:
Giza Pyramids: You will visit the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, located on the outskirts of Cairo, and considered amongst the seven Wonders of the World. The Great Pyramids are over 4500 years old, and are massive in size, with some of the blocks weighing in excess of two and a half tons each.
Camel Ride: No trip to Egypt would be complete without a camel ride at Giza Pyramids. So you will have an opportunity to mount your individual camel for a short ride across the sands of Giza to the Sphinx.
The Sphinx: Enter the temple of the mysterious Sphinx, an ancient figure shrouded in legend and mystery. Your Egyptologist will enthrall you with the tales told of this fascinating figure.
After Lunch we will visit:
Saqqara Pyramids, the necropolis of Memphis, home of the step pyramid, the first limestone structure ever built. Explore its 4350 years old colored tombs. Get the chance to go inside a pyramid and see the ancient Hieroglyphics that have been engraved on its walls for thousands of years. Your tour will include a visit from inside Saqqara pyramids. Then drive back to your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Hotel: ★★★★★
· Breakfast at hotel.
· Transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Luxor, meet and assist at Luxor airport.
· Visit the Karnak temple, the temple complex has four parts. The most commonly visited one is the Precinct of Amun-Ra.
· Transfer to check in your LUXURY Nile Cruise.
· Lunch on board.
· Afternoon tea time.
· Visit Luxor temple by Night.
· Dinner on board
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★
· Breakfast onboard.
· After breakfast, Visit the Valley of the Kings, tomb of King Tutankhamun, tomb of Ramses VI. It was a royal cemetery for over 500 years, and 62 pharaohs and other nobles were buried there.
· Stop to visit Colossi of Memnon.
· Lunch on board.
· The rest of the afternoon is free for leisure. You can enjoy the stunning views of the Nile from the cruise ship’s sundeck while sailing to Edfu.
· In the evening you are invited to the captain’s cocktail party, where you meet the crew and enjoy delicious local and international cocktails.
· Afternoon tea.
· Dinner on board.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★
· Breakfast onboard.
· Visit Horus Temple in Edfu, the falcon God Horus.
· Lunch on board.
· Afternoon tea during Sailing to Kom Ombo.
· Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo.
· Sail to Aswan.
· Dinner on board.
· Galabia Party After Dinner.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★
· After breakfast on-board.
· Visit Isis Temple, you take a motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae, beautifully located on an island. The temple was built in 208 BC and dedicated to the goddess Isis.
· Visit Unfinished Obelisk, the largest-known ancient obelisk, lying on its side in a stone
quarry. It measures around 140 feet tall and weighs nearly 1,200 tons.
· Lunch onboard.
· Felucca on the Nile around Kitchener Island.
· Take a motorboat ride through the cataracts of the Nile to a Nubian village. There you will meet the Nubians and visit their homes and local school to experience their way of living. Back on board the cruise ship.
· Enjoy the Nubian party featuring traditional music and folk dances on the cruise.
· Dinner on board.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★
· After Breakfast onboard.
· Drive to the majestic Abu Simbel Temples, one of the most impressive monuments of ancient Egypt. The temples were carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC for Ramses II and his wife Nefertari.
· Back to the cruise ship, on the way you stop to see the High Dam of Aswan.
· Lunch and Dinner onboard.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★
Today, you can relax while cruising the Nile back to Luxor. In the meantime, take part in the second Q&A session with your Egyptology Expert
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★
· Breakfast onboard.
· After breakfast, Visit the Hatshepsut Temple, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, one of the most characteristic temples in Luxor. It was built for the most successful female pharaoh to rule over Egypt.
· Visit Deir el-Medina, the ancient workers’ village and home to the artisans and craftspeople of Thebes.
· Back to the cruise.
· Lunch on board.
· The rest of the afternoon is free for leisure.
· Afternoon tea.
· Evening enjoys the Sound and Light show at Karnak Temple.
· Dinner on board.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Overnight onboard Luxury Nile Cruise: ★★★★★
After Breakfast morning flight to Cairo. Upon arrival we will visit the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Situated on the summit of a centuries-old citadel, this is a fine example of an Ottoman-era Mosque. Lunch in one of the best Local restaurants in Cairo. Wrap up the day by walking through old Islamic Cairo; walk in El Muizz Street which has the greatest concentration of medieval architectural treasures in the Islamic world; explore the winding alleyways of the famous Khan El Khalili market, the major souk in the Islamic Cairo district. Back to your hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Hotel: ★★★★★
After Breakfast we will visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest museum in the world for one single civilization. You will stand face-to-face with the Golden Mask of the boy King Tutankhamun. You will be dazzled with the number of treasures and artifacts that this museum holds. Back to your hotel. In the evening, during the farewell dinner, enjoy live music and celebrate your unforgettable journey to Egypt.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Hotel: ★★★★★
Our wonderful journey concludes with a transfer to the airport. We hope you take with you cherished memories.
o Private Luxury air-conditioned vehicles throughout.
o 4 Night's accommodation in 5* Luxury Hotel in Cairo.
o 7 Night's accommodation in 5* Luxury Nile Cruise based on Full Board.
o Personal Travel Insurance (Travelex Advantage Plan). For our travelers aged 76 and above, there will be an additional cost of $54 per person.
o Round Trip Domestic flight tickets: Cairo to Luxor and Luxor to Cairo.
o Entrance Fees to all the sites mentioned in our above itinerary.
o All meals as mentioned per day.
o Service of an Egyptologist guide on a private tour throughout your trip.
o Unlimited Bottles of water during the sightseeing and meals.
o All Taxes and VAT.
o International Flight Ticket from home.
o Entry visa to Egypt USD25.
o Any extra meals or drinks that is not mentioned in the itinerary.
o Items of Personal nature (Laundry, Phone Calls, Service Charges…)
o Gratuities/Tipping (including driver, tour guide, restaurant), Please pay cash to tour guide $10 USD per person per day x 12 days.