Traveling to Egypt is like stepping into an epic poem spanning thousands of years: in Cairo, you can stroll through the bustling alleys of Khan Market and taste street barbecues with rich spice flavors; stand in front of the Giza Pyramids and feel the majestic momentum of the ancient miracle of construction; take a Nile cruise, let the sunset shine on the golden water, and listen to the whispers of the swaying palm trees on both sides; go deep into Luxor and explore the well-preserved wall carvings and sarcophagi in the Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings, as if talking to the ancient dynasty; the underwater world along the Red Sea coast is a paradise for diving enthusiasts, with colorful corals and tropical fish interweaving into a vivid picture. From four-wheel drive off-road adventures in the desert to the warm reception in traditional Nubian villages, Egypt travel perfectly blends the ancient and modern, mystery and enthusiasm. Every step will make people marvel at the unique magic of this great land.
Departure every Tuesday!
Price Details:
MAYFLOWER LUXURY USD 3980 per person in double sharing room
Cairo Hotel: Hyatt Regency Cairo West Hotel or Similar (Deluxe Room)
Alexandria Hotel: Rixos Montaza Alexandria (Deluxe Room)
Luxury Cruise: M/S MayFlower Cruise (Deluxe Cabin)
Luxor Hotel: Hilton Luxor Resort (Deluxe Room)
Hurghada Resort: Desert Rose resort (Deluxe room)
TAMR LUXURY USD 4380 per person in double sharing room
Cairo Hotel: Hyatt Regency Cairo West Hotel or Similar (Deluxe Room)
Alexandria Hotel: Rixos Montaza Alexandria (Deluxe Room)
Luxury Cruise: M/S Tamr Luxury Nile Cruise (Deluxe Cabin)
Upgrade to Junior Suite w/Balcony, additional $400 per person
Luxor Hotel: Hilton Luxor Resort (Deluxe Room)
Hurghada Resort: Desert Rose resort (Deluxe room)
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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: ★★★★★
After Breakfast you 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. Afterwards a visit to 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.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Hotel: ★★★★★
After Breakfast drive to Alexandria, to enjoy amazing Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo. First, visit Pompey's Pillar. It was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivalling the Soma and the Caesarean. Then drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria, then proceed to see the Qaitbay Citadel which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then, to Bibliotheca Alexandria. Overnight Alexandria.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Hotel: ★★★★★
Free Morning in Alexandria. After Lunch drive to Cairo then fly to Luxor. Transfer to your hotel and overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Hotel: ★★★★★
· Breakfast at hotel.
· 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: ★★★★★
Hot Air Balloon at Sunrise. Breakfast on board. Disembark the Nile Cruise, drive to Hurghada and enjoy your resort.
Meals included: Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner
Hotel: ★★★★★
Our wonderful journey concludes with a transfer to the airport. We hope you take with you cherished memories.
What is included in the tour:
o Private Luxury air-conditioned vehicles throughout.
o 3 Night's accommodation in 5* Luxury Hotel in Cairo.
o 1 Night accommodation in 5* Luxury Hotel in Alexandria.
o 1 Night accommodation in 5* Luxury Hotel in Luxor.
o 7 Night's accommodation in 5* Luxury Nile Cruise based on Full Board.
o 1 Night's accommodation in 5* Luxury Hotel in Hurghada based on All Inclusive.
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 Domestic flight ticket Cairo to Luxor.
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.
What is NOT included in the tour:
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 14 days.