Egypt – The Land of the Pharaohs
9 Nights / 10 Days Destinations: Cairo | Luxor | Aswan | Alexandria
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo (D)
- Arrive at Cairo International Airport
- Meet and assist by our representative
- Hotel check-in and leisure time
- Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo
Day 2: Cairo (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit Saqqara
- Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and Valley Temple of Mummification
- Visit Perfumery and Papyrus Institute
- Lunch and dinner included
- Overnight stay in Cairo
Day 3: Coptic Cairo (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit the Hanging Church and Sergius Church
- Visit the little cave where the Holy Family stayed for 3 months
- Visit the Museum of Civilizations with royal mummies collection
- Transfer to the sleeping train to Aswan
- Dinner onboard
Day 4: Aswan (B/L/D)
- Breakfast on train
- Arrive in Aswan
- Visit High Dam and Philae Temple
- Transfer to Nile Cruise and have lunch onboard
- Evening visit to Nubian Village with felucca ride
- Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 5: Abu Simbel & Kom Ombo (B/L/D)
- Early morning convoy to Abu Simbel Temple
- Return to cruise and lunch onboard
- Afternoon sailing towards Kom Ombo
- Evening visit Kom Ombo Temple
- Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 6: Edfu (B/L/D)
- Breakfast onboard
- Morning arrival at Edfu
- Visit the Ptolemaic Edfu Temple with chariot ride
- Relaxation on cruise and sailing towards Luxor
- Overnight stay on the cruise
Day 7: Luxor (B/L/D)
- Morning arrival in Luxor
- Breakfast onboard then check-out
- Visit Valley of the Kings and Royal Tombs on the West Bank
- Visit Karnak Temple
- Evening flight back to Cairo
- Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo
Day 8: Cairo – Egyptian Museum (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Visit the Egyptian Museum
- Lunch included
- Evening visit Khan El-Khalili Market
- Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo
Day 9: Alexandria (B/L/D)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Day trip to Alexandria
- Visit Pompeii Pillar
- Visit Qaitbay Citadel
- Visit Mediterranean Sea coast
- Shopping at Carrefour Supermarket
- Evening return to Cairo
- Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo
Day 10: Departure (B)
- Breakfast at hotel
- Check out
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure flight
Accommodation
- Cairo: Cairo Pyramids Hotel or Overseas Hotel (or similar) – 4 nights
- Nile Cruise: Magic Cruise (or similar) – 3 nights
- First Class Sleeping Train – 1 night
Tour Price Includes
- Return international airfare
- Domestic flight (Luxor to Cairo)
- Visa
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- 4 nights in 5* hotel (Cairo) with breakfast
- 3 nights 5* Nile Cruise with full board
- 1 night in first-class sleeper train (two persons per cabin with meals)
- Sightseeing tours as per itinerary
- Professional English-speaking guide at all destinations
- All transfers
- All meals as mentioned (B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner)
Excludes
- USD 15 for Egyptian Immigration clearance
- Mandatory tips: USD 40 for guide and crew
- Optional rides or excursions not listed
- Hotel minibar, room service, bottled water, extra beverages
- Personal expenses such as laundry, calls, etc
Travel Preparation
- Pack swimwear and leisure wear
- Carry prescription medicines with valid prescriptions
- Label all checked baggage with name and address tags