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Explore Egypt, The Land Of Pyramids Pharos In 8 Days From Cairo
  • Tour Category

    Group Tour

  • Tour Types

    Archeology, History, Shore Excursion

  • Duration

    8 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    English

Description

Sign up for this tour of Egypt and learn about the glorious past of the country as you explore the Giza Pyramid Complex, the Valley of Kings and the Karnak Temple complex. Also, visit Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest street markets of Cairo City built in 1382 A.D. Sail on a 5-Star Nile River Cruise to Luxor from Aswan to see the Colossi of Memnon and the Luxor Temple

Highlights
  • Explore The Great Pyramids of Giza
  • Scout Valley Temple of Chephren, the site of Mummification of the body of the great King
  • Visit Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest street markets of Cairo City
  • Travel over High Dam, built in 1971 to control the flood of river Nile
  • Day 1: Arrive in Cairo expand_more
    • Meet the tour representative upon arrival at Cairo international airport and transfer to your hotel.

  • Day 2: Pyramids of Giza expand_more
    • After having breakfast at the hotel, spend the day exploring the most beautiful sites of Cairo City.

    • Your Egyptologist guide will pick you up from your hotel for visits to:

      • The Great Pyramids of Giza: Three Pyramids of the kings "Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus"

      • The Sphinx: Statue having the head of King Chephren & the body of a lion

      • Valley Temple of Chephren: The site of Mummification of the body of the great King.

    • Then after lunch at a local touristic restaurant, proceed to the Papyrus Gallery to learn how ancient Egyptians manufactured the first material of writing in history (Paper); there you can do some shopping as well.

    (Meals Included: B, L)

  • Day 3: The Egyptian Museum - Old Cairo - Khan El-Khalili Bazaar expand_more
    • Head to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo which houses more than 100.000 ancient Egyptian artifacts including the collection of the Golden King Tut Ankh Amon.

    • Have lunch at a local Touristic restaurant.

    • Continue your tour with a visit to Old Cairo, the old Christian quarter in Cairo city which still have some of the oldest churches in the world, dating back to the 4th & 5th century as the Hanging Church and Abu Sirga Church (Crypt of Virgin Mary).

    • Reach the nearby Jewish Synagogue of Ben Izra and then head out to see the Mosque of Amro, the oldest mosque in Africa, dating back to 642 A.D.

    • Walk straight to Khan El-Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest street markets of Cairo Cit, built on 1382A.D; there, you will have the chance of enjoying an exquisite shopping experience, getting Egyptian little souvenirs for family and friends.

    • At the end of the day, take your Sleeper Train to Aswan from Giza Train Station.

    Breakfast: Hotel

    Dinner: Train

    (Meals Included: B, L, D)

  • Day 4: High Dam - Philae Temple expand_more
    • Upon arrival at Aswan Train Station, meet and assist by the representative and start your tour by visiting the High Dam which was built in 1971 to control the flood of the river Nile.

    • There, you will enjoy the magnificent panoramic view of the River Nile and Lake Nasser behind the dam.

    • Continue to the beautiful Temple of Philae, built on a beautiful island in River Nile for Goddess Isis, the goddess of magic & maternity.

    • After finishing the tour, drive to your Nile Cruise.

    • Check-in and relax for the rest of the day. 

    • Enjoy the night show program at the cruise.

    Breakfast: Train

    Lunch: Cruise

    Dinner: Cruise

    (Meals Included: B, L, D)

  • Day 5: Kom Ombo - Edfu expand_more
    • On arrival at Kom Ombo, your Egyptologist tour guide will take you to visit the Graeco-Roman Kom Ombo Temple, shared by the two gods the Crocodile God, Sobek and The Hawk God, Horus the Elder. 

    • Sail on to Edfu to visit the Graeco-Roman Temple of Horus, the Hawk god. 

    • Afternoon Tea will be served on the top deck while sailing to Luxor through Esna lock.

    (Meals Included: B, L, D on the cruise)

  • Day 6: Valley of Kings - Temple of Queen Hatchepsut - Colossi of Memnon expand_more
    • Start your day with crossing to the west bank of river Nile to visit the Valley of Kings holding the magnificent colourful sacred tombs of the great Pharaohs of 12-18-19-20-21 Dynasties.

    • Continue on visiting the commanding Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, which was built in the form of 3 terraces cut deep in the mountain, dating back to 15th century B.C.

    • Afterwards, move to take some nice pics for Colossi of Memnon which was built as decoration for the façade of the temple of king Amun-Hotep III & misnamed by the Greeks.

    (Meals Included: B, L, D on the cruise)

  • Day 7: Karnak Temples, Luxor Temple expand_more
    • Disembark after breakfast; Then, proceed to visit the great Karnak Temples which was built over 2000 years ago.

    • Afterwards, move to visit the scenic Luxor Temple, built by Amun-Hotep III.

    • Transfer to Luxor Train Station to take your Sleeper Train back to Cairo.

    Breakfast: Cruise   

    (Meals Included: B, L, D)

  • Day 8: Departure expand_more
    • Arrive at Cairo Train Station, then transfer to Cairo Int. Airport for your final departure.

    (Meals Included: B)

What's Included
  • 2 Nights accommodation in a 5-Star hotel in Cairo on B/B Plan

  • 2 Nights accommodation in a 4-Star Sleeping Train on H/B Plan

  • 3 Nights in a 5-Star Nile cruise on Full Board Plan

  • 3Lunch Meals in local Touristic restaurants in Days 2/3/7

  • All Sight Seeing Entrance Fees as mentioned in the Itinerary

  • Meet and assist at all destinations

  • Return airport transfers and transfers between hotels and all other transfers in luxury air-conditioned coaches

  • Professional Egyptologist Guides

What's Excluded
  • International airfare

  • Entry Visa Fees

  • Airport Tax

  • Credit Cards costs

  • Drinks

  • Travel Insurance

  • Gratuities "Tips"

  • Personal expenses (Phone calls, Sauna, laundry)

Know before you go
  • Peak Periods:

    • Christmas & New Year (from 15 Dec 2019 to 10 Jan 2020) - extra supplement is: 40%

    • Easter (from 20 March 2020 to 25 April 2020) - Extra Supplement is 30%

  • (B = Breakfast     L = Lunch        D = Dinner)

  • Please Note

    • Hotel booking is subject to availability. If the hotel is overbooked, an alternative one of the same standard will be offered.

    • Occasionally there may be a possibility of a slight alternation in the itinerary due to local conditions. However, all scheduled visits will be operated where possible.

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 1400 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 850 Per Person

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USD 1400 / person