10 DAYS • 21 MEALS Ancient wonders of Egypt with golden sands, souqs and history make it the ultimate travel destination. Explore Cairo during a three-night stay and touring with an Egyptologist. Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the brand new museum. Experience a cruise on the Nile river starting in Luxor and ending in Aswan. Explore the ancient temples of Karnak, Luxor, Horus and Kom Ombo. Journey into the fascinating Valley of the Kings, visit the impressive Queen Hatshepsut Temple and experience the Nile while sailing aboard a felucca boat. Join us as we step into the Land of the Pharaohs and discover the exotic charms of evocative Egypt.
Hotel Accommodations
Listed price is based on a per person double occupancy basis.
RATES INCLUDE
Accommodation
Three nights in Cairo at the Four Seasons First Residence Hotel – Run of the House allocation.
Four nights on M/S Jazz Regent Nile River Cruise – River view stateroom
One night at the Intercontinental City Stars Hotel – City view room
Airfare
Cairo / Luxor – Aswan / Abu Simbel / Cairo – Coach Class – $564.00 This is included
Meals
8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches and 6 Dinners
Excursions & Sites
10 guided tours led by experienced Egyptologist including sites entrance fee
Porterage
Airports, Hotels and Nile Cruise
Transportation
Guaranteed modern, air-conditioned deluxe vehicles
One group transfer on arrival + one group transfer on departure
Guidance
English speaking Egyptologist going all through the whole program for minimum 10 guests.
Beverage
Water, tea and coffee offered during every meal.
One bottle of water 0.5 L per person offered on each excursion
Visa
Upon arrival at Cairo airport – Cost $30.00
It is included in package rate
Transfers
International arrival and departure airport transfers
RATES DO NOT INCLUDE
Extras
All items of a personal nature (telephone calls, Laundry, room service, etc.)
Tipping
Egyptologist and bus driver.
Beverage
Any beverage not mentioned in tour program description
Itinerary
Day 01 : Overnight Flight to Egypt
Depart the USA on an overnight flight to Cairo
Day 02 : Arrive in Cairo
Meet tour representative and transfer to hotel Free time to relax and explore at leisure
Day 03 : Historic Cairo
Visit the Cairo Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali Explore Khan el-Khalili and El Moez Street Lunch at a local restaurant Afternoon at leisure
Day 04 : Pyramids & Egyptian Culture
Tour the Grand Egyptian Museum
Visit the Great Pyramid of Giza and Great Sphinx of Giza
Dinner with a local Egyptian family
Day 05 : Fly to Luxor & Board Nile Cruise
Morning flight to Luxor
Visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple Complex
Board Nile cruise ship
Visit a papyrus institute
Day 06 : Valley of the Kings
Optional sunrise hot-air balloon ride
Explore the Valley of the Kings including King Tut’s tomb
Visit Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon
Sail to Edfu
Day 07 : Edfu & Kom Ombo
Visit Temple of Edfu
Cooking class onboard
Tour Temple of Kom Ombo
Sail to Aswan
Day 08 : Aswan & Felucca Ride
Visit Philae Temple
Traditional felucca sailboat ride on the Nile
Day 09 : Abu Simbel & Return to Cairo
Fly to Abu Simbel Temples
Visit the temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari
Return flight to Cairo Farewell dinner
Day 10 : Return Home
Transfer to airport Flight back to the USA