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COUNTRY: Egypt

DURATION:13 Nights / 14 Days

This tour take you to visit several major pyramid fields and other ancient sites along with museums, mosques, and various modern establishments. After several days in Cairo we begin our north-south bus tour from Cairo to Aswan. Driving through middle Egypt we will stop at several pyramid sites including the famous city of Amarna, the tombs of Beni Hassan, and the temples at Abydos and Dendera. We then continue southward to Luxor, the most archaeologically rich area in Egypt.

In Luxor, we will explore the West Bank, which contains the Valley of the Kings, various temples, and many other attractions. On the eastern side of the Nile, we will tour the massive Karnak Temple complex, as well as Luxor Temple. Leaving this area we will journey to the city of Aswan, visiting en route the temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo. In Aswan we will tour the beautiful temple of Philae, the graffiti-covered rocks of Sehel Island, the tombs of the Governors, Kitchener’s Island, and the medieval Coptic monastery of St. Simeon. We will also visit the Nubian Museum and a modern Nubian village.

Day 1 â€“ Cairo

Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met by our travel representative in Egypt and transferred to your hotel for overnight.

Day 2 â€“ Cairo (Pyramids, Museum)

After breakfast your private Egyptologist tour guide and driver will pick you up and start your tour. Drive to Giza and visit the Pyramids. See the Great Pyramid, a royal burial chamber and the Sphinx. Lunch en route. Visit the Egyptian Museum; this houses a magnificent collection of Pharaonic antiquities, especially the golden treasures of Tut Ankh Amun. Transfer to the train station for your departure to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board. (B,L,D)

Day 3 â€“ Luxor (Karnak & Luxor Temple)

Breakfast on board, . Upon arrival, our representative will pick up you for embarkation on your Nile Cruise. visit the great Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple of Amun with its famous Hypostyle Hall and the 134 huge columns, the Statue of Ramses II, the Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the Sacred Lake. Overnight in Luxor (B, L, D)

Day 4 â€“Luxor (West Bank)

In the morning your sightseeing in Luxor includes the West Bank (Thebes) where some of the richest treasures in the world exists, including the Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun (optional) and other royal tombs including Ramses VI in the Valley of the Kings, you will be able to visit some of these tombs,Visit Hatshepsut funerary temple at Dier El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Then transfer back to your Cruise for lunch. In the afternoon you will sail through the locks of Esna to Edfu and dinner on board and Overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 5 â€“ (Edfu & Kom-Ombo)

In the morning, Sail to Edfu, visit Edfu temple, than sail to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Sobek Temple, dedicated to the two gods, which offers beautiful murals and reliefs. Sail to Aswan and Overnight (B, L, D)

Day 6 â€“ (High Dam, Philae temple, Felucca)

After breakfast you will visit the High Dam, and Philae Temple. In the afternoon you will sail on an Egyptian felucca around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan (B, L, D)

Day 7 - Aswan (Free day at leisure)

Breakfast, free day at leisure. Lunch, dinner on board. (B,L,D)

Day 8 â€“Aswan / Kom Ombo/ Edfu

After breakfast, sail to Kom Ombo, sail to Edu. Overnight in Edfu (B, L, D)

Day 9 â€“ Edfu/Esna/ Luxor

Breakfast, sail to Esna. P.m sail to Luxor, dinner and overnight on board (B, L,D)

Day 10 â€“ Luxor / Cairo

After breakfast, disembarkation from the ship, transfer to the station to take the train back to Cairo. Dinner and overnight on board. (B, D)

Day 11 - Cairo

Breakfast on board, our representative will pick up you and transfer to your hotel.

Day 12 & 13 â€“ Cairo

Free day at leisure. (B)

Day 14 - Departure

Breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for final departure.

1. Meet and Greet service by our local representatives at the airport.
2. Round trip transfers airport / hotel.
3. Accommodation and Meals as indicated above.
4. Services of a professional English guide.

1. All flights, airport taxes, security related fees, all Items of personal nature i.e. beverages, laundry, telephone, souvenirs etc.
2. Medical insurance, tips / gratuities for driver / guide and hotel staff, any change in itinerary.
3. Any extras not mentioned above e.g. extra meals, Visa fee.
4. All Bank transfer fees while making the payments. Credit card payments will attract 5% surcharge of the total price of the package.

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