Classic Highlights of Egypt
USD1450 USD1399
per personAdventure across Egypt’s coveted cities of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan for eight days delving into Ancient Egypt and the majesty of the Nile. Start in Cairo where you visit the highlightest of the great capital from the Great Pyramids of Giza to Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Then, follow the path of the Nile River as you revel in a taste of Egypt’s history, beauty and color on this short but action-packed trip along the longest river in the world. Cruise one of the world’s most iconic rivers on a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan, and discover the largest and most impressive pharaonic temples. This brief but brilliant trip to Egypt will capture the essence of its millennia-old heritage.
8 Days
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IncludeBottled waterLocal English speaking guideMeet and greet at AirportsMentioned meals
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Not IncludedPortageTippingPersonal spendingsAny optional toursEntry visa to EgyptInternational AirfareDomestic flightsAll transfersEntrance fees to all sites
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Day 1: Arrive in Cairo
- Welcome to Egypt! Your eight-day vacation starts in Cairo. Upon your arrival at Cairo International Airport, your tour manager will meet and assist you and ease your entry process by providing an entry visa. You will then be escorted through the buzzing streets of Cairo in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle. Once you reach your chosen hotel according to your accommodation plan whether it will be overlooking the Great Pyramids of Giza like Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel or overlooking the Nile, like the luxurious Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, your tour manager will assist you with your check-in and double-check your itinerary with you to establish and confirm all the pick-up times for all your activities during your trip.
- Overnight in Cairo.
- Welcome drink included.
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Day 2: Sightseeing the Highlights of Cairo
- After enjoying a delicious breakfast at your hotel, your personal guide will escort you to the Giza Plateau to start your journey in Egypt by its most famous and marvelous attraction and one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Not only that, you get to walk or take a camel over to the iconic Sphinx and Valley Temple as well. After your pyramids visit, you’ll go for lunch at an authentic Egyptian restaurant and then head over to the Egyptian Museum, in the heart of historic Downtown Cairo, overlooking the infamous Tahrir Square. After capturing the beauty of these magnificent ancient Egyptian artefacts and treasures, you will be driven through Old Cairo to arrive at the historic Islamic Cairo area where you will explore the vibrant, treasure-filled alleys of Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s oldest bazaar, if there is time.
- Overnight in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
- Visits: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple, Egyptian Museum, Khan El Khalili.
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Day 3: Fly to Luxor and East Bank Sightseeing
- After your magical and packed visit to the highlights of Cairo, today, you will head out to the shining city of Luxor. You will meet your tour manager early in the morning at your hotel where he will accompany you to Cairo International Airport for your trip to Luxor. Upon landing in Luxor, you will be assisted and whisked away in an exclusive air-conditioned vehicle to board your luxurious Nile cruise, Salacia, that will offer you a unique experience cruising along the Nile River with high-quality service, gastronomy, and accommodation during your stay. Enjoy a tasteful lunch on board your cruise before heading out to your first stop in Upper Egypt, the iconic Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple on the East Bank of the Nile. After your visit, you will return back to your cruise and enjoy a warm and hand-crafted dinner.
- Overnight aboard your cruise in Luxor.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Visits: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple.
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Day 4: West Bank Sightseeing
- Enjoy your first breakfast on board your cruise with the beautiful view of the calm waters of the Nile all around you. After breakfast, head out to explore the other side of the Nile, the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Royal Cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, then head to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom during the 15th century BCE at Deir El-Bahari. End your day as you marvel at the towering Colossi of Memnon. After you finish your visits at the West Bank, you will return back to your cruise and start sailing to Edfu while enjoying a delicious lunch on board. Relax the rest of the day as you sail. You can take advantage of the relaxing and fascinating facilities of your cruise; enjoy some afternoon tea, get a massage, or de-stress in the Jacuzzi. End the day with an appetizing dinner on board.
- Overnight aboard your cruise in Edfu.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Visits: Royal Cemetery, the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon.
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Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast on board your cruise as you continue sailing to Edfu. Upon arrival, head out and visit Edfu Temple, one of the best-preserved temples of the Greco Roman era, that of Horus at Edfu. Enjoy a magnificent experience as you take a horse-drawn carriage ride back and forth to the temple and marvel at Upper Egypt’s local life. Pass through the slow-paced, rural life of the local farmers and fishermen. Immerse yourself in the breathtaking lush, fertile landscapes dotted with banana and date palm trees. After your visit, head back to your cruise and start sailing to Kom Ombo, your second stop of the day.
- Once you arrive at the shores of Kom Ombo, walk through the town of Kom Ombo among the locals of this beautiful town until you arrive at the unusual Kom Ombo temple with its two identical entrances, hypostyle halls, and sanctuaries. After your visit, head back to your cruise where you will enjoy a mouth-watering lunch while sailing to Aswan. Enjoy the rest of the day on board your cruise, enjoying a warm, delicious dinner surrounded by the calm, serene water of the Nile River.
- Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Visits: Temple of Edfu, Kom Ombo, Temple of Kom Ombo.
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Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing
- Enjoy yet another mouth-watering breakfast on board your cruise as you sail to the colorful city of Aswan. Once you have arrived, head out and enjoy a day of sightseeing in this beautiful city while meeting the kindest kind of locals. Start with visiting the infamous High Dam and then you will go to visit the massive Unfinished Obelisk, still resting on its side in the stone quarries of ancient Egypt. After that, you will go on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. After you are done with all of your visits, you will head back to your cruise and enjoy a scrumptious dinner in the middle of the Nile surrounded by its beautiful calm waters.
- Overnight aboard your cruise in Aswan.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
- Visits: High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Philae.
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Day 7: Fly to Cairo - Optional Tour to Abu Simbel
- Enjoy your last morning on your Nile cruise with one last appetizing breakfast on board. After breakfast, you will disembark your cruise and get transferred to Aswan Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo where you will be met upon arrival and get transferred to your hotel for your last night in the Land of Pharaohs.
- Overnight in Cairo.
- Meals: Breakfast.
- * Optional Group tour by Coach to Abu Simbel Temples before you flight to Cairo for an extra $89 USD
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Day 8: Cairo - Fly Back Home
- Enjoy a deliciously prepared breakfast at your hotel and then head out and roam the streets of the beautiful capital, Cairo. You will have some free time to spend at your leisure where you can spend it buying some souvenirs for your friend back home, chatting up with some locals, or having some Egyptian tea at a local café. As the time comes to catch your flight, you will be transferred through the bustling streets of Cairo to Cairo International Airport for your final departure back to your homeland.
- Meals: Breakfast.
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Accommodation:
- May-Sep
- US$ 1399 Per Person In Double room
- Oct - April
- US$ 1599 Per Person In Double room
Hotels:
- Hilton Pyramids Hotel
- Le Passage Hotel and Casino
- MS Salacia Nile Cruise
- Prices
- Price quotes are in US dollars per person per trip and are valid until April 30, 2023. Prices may vary over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays, so please inquire during those dates.
- Booking Policy
- We are offering a low down payment of just 10% to secure your spot. The remaining balance can be paid up to two days prior to your arrival date or in cash upon your arrival at the destination.
- Children Policy
- Up to 2 years, your child is free of charge. Age 2 and below 6 years is 25% of adult price. Age 6 up to 11 years is 50% of adult price. Age 12 and up is adult price. If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.
- Cancelation Policy
- If you wish to cancel your trip, the following scale of charges will be applied:
- - From the date of booking until 61 days before your arrival date, 10% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- - Between 60 and 31 days before your arrival date, 20% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- - Between 30 and 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- - Between 14 and 1 days before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.
- There are also cancellation fees on all domestic flights if you cancel a tour at any time.