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7 DAY PYRAMIDS & NILE CRUISE BY AIR

7 DAY PYRAMIDS & NILE CRUISE BY AIR Previous Next Scenic wonders, rich heritage, warm hospitality…all part of what makes Egypt such an intriguing place to visit. On this Egypt 7 day Pyramids and Nile Cruise package, you’ll enjoy the must-see Egypt attractions, plus special experiences you won’t get anywhere else. With this Egypt tour, you’ll encounter Egypt unlike anything you ever imagined. Itinerary Day 1: Cairo Welcome to Egypt Journey to Egypt representative will meet you at Cairo international airport (Before the immigration counters) then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo by private air conditioned vehicle. At hotel our guide will review your holiday itinerary to establish and confirm pick up times for each tour- Overnight Cairo| Meals: No meal. Day 2: Pyramids of Giza & The Egyptian Museum Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, enjoy your Cairo Day Tour by visiting Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. Start your tour by the Great Pyramid of Cheops (2551-2528 BC), is built of an estimated 2.5 million blocks, rising to 137m. Then move to Panorama area, enjoy fabulous photos for the three Pyramids, next move to the Sphinx, visit the Valley Temple, Enjoy Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo, continue your tour by visiting the Egyptian museum, it is one of the most famous museums in the world. Back to hotel, Overnight Cairo| Meals: breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Fly Cairo to Aswan – Embark Nile Cruise Upon your arrival at Aswan airport. You will be met by Journey To Egypt tour guide, Enjoy visiting the world famous High Dam, The awesome Philae temple, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor, Then transfer to embark your Nile River Cruise before Lunch. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan| Meals: Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner. Day 4: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples – Sail To Luxor Morning Sail to Kom Ombo- Uppon arrival Visit Kom Ombo Temple, the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris Then Sail to Edfu Town, have breakfast on board and lunch after that Visit Edfu Temple, the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt Take afternoon tea during sailing to Luxor. Dinner and overnight on board| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 5: Luxor West Bank Tours After breakfast on your Nile cruise, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then visit the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC. Head to the Colossi of Memnon. Have your lunch and Dinner on board Nile Cruise| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 6: Disembarkation – East Bank Tours – Fly back Cairo Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast, visit Karnak temple and Luxor temple, then Transfer to Luxor Airport for flight to Cairo. Upon arrival you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Caior – Overnight Cairo| Meals: Breakfast. Day 7: Tour ends Cairo Fly back home Cairo and Nile cruise tour ends,  you will be transferred to Cairo international airport for departure| Meals: breakfast. Hotels and Boats Category: 5 Star Hotel, 5 Star Nile Cruise Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo Or Ramses Hilton Hilton Or Cairo Zamalek Residences Or Similar.Cruise line: Princess Sarah, Princess Sarah II, Blue Shadow, Nile Premium Or Similar. ROUTE

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10 DAY CAIRO, ALEXANDRIA, & THE NILE

10 DAY CAIRO, ALEXANDRIA, & THE NILE Previous Next On this 10-day tour of Egypt, enjoy the sites by land and sea. Begin in Cairo to visit the pyramids and the Sphinx. Then, fly to Luxor for some sightseeing, before boarding a multiday cruise along the Nile, with stops in Edfu and Aswan. Then, fly back to Cairo and take a day trip to Alexandria to discover the catacombs, citadel and library. Highlights Tour the famous, ancient pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza. Enjoy a cruise along the Nile River. Tour Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and more in Luxor. Take a day trip to Alexandria to tour the catacombs, citadel, and library. Itinerary Day 1: Arrival in Cairo Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo International airport, meet a travel representative who will assist you through customs and formalities. Then, head to your hotel for check-in. Get some rest after the long flight. Day 2: Day trip to the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Sakkara After breakfast, visit the world-renowned pyramids (Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure), which are located in the necropolis of Giza. The pyramids and the Sphinx are considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Following the tour of the pyramids and the Sphinx, head to the necropolis of Saqqara to visit King Zoser, the Mastaba, and the Pyramid of Teti. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Enjoy the evening at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Fly to Luxor and board cruise After breakfast, travel to Cairo Airport and fly to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your guide and travel to the Eastern Bank to visit the Temple of Karnak followed by the Luxor Temple. Then, board your cruise, spend the night in Luxor, and enjoy the evening on your own. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 4: Luxor West Bank tour After breakfast, start your tour by visiting the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon. Then, back to your cruise. sail to Edfu, Enjoy lunch and tea time from the sun deck and pass Esna Lock. Attend dinner and the Galabiya party onboard the cruise, with an overnight in Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 5: Cruise – Edfu, Kom-Ombo, and Aswan After breakfast, disembark and travel by carriage to the Temple of Horus. Discover one of the most beautiful temples of the Ptolemaic era, which has experienced exceptional preservation. Enjoy the overview of Edfu, and then return to the cruise. Next, sail to Kom-Ombo and have lunch. Then, visit the Temples of the Gods Sobek and Haroeris. Following the tour, return to the cruise and sail to Aswan. Then, attend dinner and a disco party on board, with an overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 6: Drive to Abu Simble Early morning, make your way to Abu Simbel temple by private vehicle. Here, there are two, majestic temples. Visit the Temple of Ramses II, the most interesting temple is the sanctuary, where there are four statues—including one of Ramses II—and the Temple of Nefertari. Then, make your way back to Aswan. Explore the area on your own and stay overnight. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Day 7: Aswan – Fly back to Cairo Today’s land attraction is more modern, as you’ll visit the Aswan High Dam, one of the largest in the world. Then go back to the past with a trip to the Temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and seated on an island within the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam. Later, transfer to Aswan Airport to board a flight to Cairo. A travel representative will meet you at the airport. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 8: Day trip to Alexandria Early in the morning, start your trip to Alexandria through desert roads by private, air-conditioned van. Begin with the Catacombs of Kom El Shoukafa, an underground world of ornate carvings and paintings, and a mixture of Roman and Egyptian designs.Next, visit the Citadel of Fort Qaitbey, which is located on the original site of the Pharos, Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. Then, visit the Library of Alexandria, which was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. The vast complex is a joining of the arts, history, philosophy, and science, as well as a place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding. Following the tour, return to Cairo and enjoy the night on your own. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 9: Cairo – Full-day sightseeing tour Today, start by visiting Egyptian Museum, and spend 2 hours on a guided tour learning the history, including lessons about King Tut and his golden mask. Then, visit the massive, medieval Salah El-din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Alabaster mosque. Explore this ancient fortress and its domed ceilings, suspended lights, and striking views of Cairo. Continue the exploration by visiting Khan El Khalili old market. After the tour, enjoy your final night in Cairo at your leisure. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 10: Departure from Cairo In the morning, enjoy breakfast. Then, check out of your hotel and make your way to the airport in Cairo. Board your flight home with fond memories of your visit to ancient Egypt. Meals: Breakfast. Hotels and Boats Category: 5 Star Hotel, 5 Star Nile Cruise Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo Or Ramses Hilton Hilton Or Cairo Zamalek Residences Or Similar.Cruise line: Princess Sarah, Princess Sarah II, Blue Shadow, Nile Premium Or Similar. ROUTE

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11 DAY CAIRO & CRUISE 7 NIGHT

11 DAY CAIRO & CRUISE 7 NIGHT Previous Next This journey is the ideal way to see Egypt. Not only can you enjoy the wonderful ancient sites along the Nile, from Luxor to Aswan but also Visit famous Pyramids of Giza, feel an authentic spirit of old Cairo ! Be sure, it will be one of the most exciting Egypt tours, you’ve ever made! Highlights Discover Egypt on a special holiday departure, including seven-night Nile cruise. Ride Like a Local on camel back and sail the Nile in a felucca (sailboat). Gain entry the tomb of “the boy king,” Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings. Discover the archaeological icons of ancient Egypt, with your own private and expert local guides. Design your Day on Day 7 Itinerary Day 1: Cairo – Welcome to Egypt Welcome to the “the capital of Egypt” Your representative will meet you at Cairo international airport (Before the immigration counters) Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo- Overnight Cairo| Meals: No meal. Day 2: Great Pyramids & The Egyptian Museum This morning, on the included sightseeing tour with a local expert, visit the awe inspiring Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza plateau, then head to the Egyptian museum, it is one of the most famous museums in the world. Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo- Back to hotel, Overnight Cairo| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Fly Cairo To Luxor – Embark on Nile Cruise Transfer to Cairo airport for flight to Luxor city, upon your arrival at Luxor airport. You will be met by Journey To Egypt tour guide, (Exit door) holding a sign with your name, Then transfer to embark your Nile Cruise before Lunch (Check-in 12:00 PM). Dinner on board and overnight in Luxor| Meals: Lunch, Dinner. Day 4: Luxor Tours – West Bank Tour After breakfast, around 6:30 am we’ll hit the road towards the giant necropoles nearby. we’ll visit the Valley of the Kings (3 of the open tombs will be visited), Queen Hatshepsut Temple(dedicated to the only woman to rule over Egypt for an extended period of time) and the Colossi of Memnon (two giant statues in homage to the Pharoah Amenhotep III) Then upon our return to the boat we’ll sail in the direction of Edfu via Esna lock, where we’ll dock to eat and spend the night| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 5: Cruise – Edfu, Kom-Ombo, and Aswan Morning 07:00 am, we’ll visit the Edfu Temple, dedicated to the God Horus. The cruise then continues towards Kom Ombo town. After the stop for an hour and half, we’ll head up the nile to Aswan, where we’ll spend the night| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 6: Aswan Tours Morning after breakfast. 08:00 am we’ll visit one of the most beautiful temples in the country, the Philae Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Isis proceeding to Aswan high dam Then see the Unfinished Obelisk – Dinner and overnight on board Nile Cruise| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 7: Optional Abu Simbel Tour From Aswan By Car Early morning 04:30 am, optional  Abu Simbel tour from Aswan, which comes highly recommended (3 hrs each way by road, pre-bookable). lunch, Dinner and overnight on board| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Optional: Early Morning Abu Simbel Tour in Aswan. Day 8: Kom Ombo Temple – Sail To Luxor Morning sail along the Nile, arriving at the Kom Ombo Temple, one of the images of Egypt which will stay with you for life. Then having visited the temple, we’ll continue sailing towards Edfu, After lunch ( Stop for two hours) The cruise will then continue on its way towards Esna, where we’ll cross the famous floodgate. Having arrived at the majestic city of Luxor (the ancient Thebes, once the capital) Here we’ll eat and spend the night anchored in Luxor| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 9: Luxor Tours – East Bank Tour After breakfast on your Nile cruise, enjoy visiting the impressive Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple. Have your lunch and Dinner on board Nile Cruise| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 10: Disembarkation in Luxor – Fly Cairo Having eaten and checked out, around 8 am. Then we’ll take you to the Luxor airport and fly to Cairo. Night stay in Cairo| Meals: Breakfast. Day 11: Tour ends Cairo Fly back home Your 11 Days Egypt Tours and Cruise 7 nights Package ends, you will be transferred to Cairo international airport for departure| Meals: Breakfast. Hotels and Boats Category: 5 Star Hotel, 5 Star Nile Cruise Cairo: Le Meridien Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar.Cruise line: Princess Sarah, Princess Sarah II, Zeina Nile Cruise, Radamis II Nile Cruise or similar. ROUTE

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12 DAY CAIRO, CRUISE & HURGHADA

12 DAY CAIRO, CRUISE & HURGHADA Previous Next Explore the top sights of Egypt. Tailor-made Travel package for your holiday includes Cairo, Nile cruise and Red Sea in Hurghada. Visit the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx, Old Cairo, and Saladin’s Citadel. Then Travel to Aswan to embark on a Nile Cruise to Luxor. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the Nile. End your trip relaxing on the beach in Hurghada. Highlights Sail on a three-night Nile River cruise on a 5 Star Nile Cruise. Sail the Nile in a felucca (sailboat). Ride like a Local on camel back. Gain entry the tomb of “the Pharaohs,” in the Valley of the Kings. Discover the archaeological icons of ancient Egypt, with your own private and expert local guides. Itinerary Day 1: Cairo – Welcome to Egypt. Your representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel he will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo. Welcome Drink. Day 2: Day trip to the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Sakkara After breakfast you will be accompanied by your personl guide to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus – Famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Additional visit to the Solar Boat infront of Cheops Pyramid (extra ticket on spot). Lunch will be served in a good quality restaurant, and then proceed to Sakkara area to visit Sakkara Complex and first pyramid ever built (Djoser Pyramid). Move to Memphis; Old kingdom’s capital and famous Necropolis. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Cairo Sightseeing tours After breakfast, you will be escorted by your private guide to visit: Egyptian Museum. Lunch throughout the tour at local restaurant. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day4: Fly to Aswan – Aswan tours Fly to Aswan, You will be met at Aswan airport (exit door) then enjoy visiting the world famous High Dam, The awesome Philae temple, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor, and the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt (the Unfinished Obelisk) then transferred to your hotel in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast. Day 5: Optional Abu Simbel Trip Early morning, Optional tour to one of Egypt’s top tourist attractions, Abu Simbel temple (3 hrs each way by road, pre-bookable $110 Per Person). Abu Simbel, were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II approximately in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari. Later, transfer to your Nile Cruise. Lunch and dinner on board and overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 6: Cruise – Kom Ombo & Edfu Sail to Kom Ombo, have breakfast on board and Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in Kom Ombo. Sail to Edfu, lunch on board -Take afternoon tea during sailing to Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 7: Edfu- Luxor Temple Morning, Visit the best-preserved cult temple in Egypt, Horus Temple in Edfu. Sail to Luxor, have breakfast, Lunch &enjoy afternoon tea during sailing to Luxor. Upon arrival visit Karnak and Luxor temples. Dinner on board Overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Day 8: Luxor West bank – Hurghada Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast. Start your day by visiting the West Bank, take an excursion to the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, then to mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut approximately in the 15th century BC, at El-Deir El-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon transfer to Hurghada on the Red Sea. From Luxor to Hurghada is about a 03 hour and half drive. Overnight in Hurghada.Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 9: Hurghada Vacation Optional tours to experience the exquisite diving and snorkeling among the Red Sea coral reefs and see some amazing rare fish. Or choose one of the many other activities such as windsurfing, sailing and deep-sea fishing. Overnight in Hurghada. Meals: Breakfast. Day 10: Hurghada Vacation Optional tours to experience the exquisite diving and snorkeling among the Red Sea coral reefs and see some amazing rare fish. Or choose one of the many other activities such as windsurfing, sailing and deep-sea fishing. Overnight in Hurghada. Meals: Breakfast. Day 11: Fly back to Cairo Breakfast at your hotel in Hurghada with free time at leisure and then you will be transferred to Hurghada airport to board a flight to Cairo, upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and assisted, then transferred to your hotel for free time at leisure and overnight stay in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast. Day 12: Final Departure Breakfast at the hotel in Cairo – free time before your flight – check out and then transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure. Meals: Breakfast. Category: 5 Star Hotel, 5 Star Nile Cruise Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo Or Ramses Hilton Hilton Or Cairo Zamalek Residences Or Similar.Cruise line: Princess Sarah, Princess Sarah II, Blue Shadow, Nile Premium Or Similar.Hurghada: Hurghada Marriott Red Sea Beach Resort, Movenpick Resort Hurghada or similar. ROUTE

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2 DAY TOUR TO LUXOR FROM CAIRO BY PLANE

2 DAY TOUR TO LUXOR FROM CAIRO BY PLANE Previous Next 2 Day Tour to Luxor from Cairo by Plane offers you an amazing possibility to explore ancient Valley of Kings and Hatshepsut temple, visit Museum complex of Karnak and Luxor Temple, enjoy beautiful Nile sceneries while authentic Felucca ride and just feel good! Simply book your comfortable trip by flight and make your collection of exciting Egypt tours bigger! Duration 2 Days. Type Private Tour. Run Every Day Itinerary Day 1: Luxor sightseeing tour: Karnak & Luxor Temple Our company’s representative will pick you up from the hotel in Cairo and escort by comfortable vehicle to the airport. After your flight, at the International Airport of Luxor you will meet your personal high qualified tour guide (Exit door) First excursion will have a place in Karnak. It’s simply unbelievable museum complex with the “Hypostyle Hall” and 137 giant statues around. After that you will be served for a tasty lunch in one of the local restaurants and move to Luxor Temple. This ancient architecture’s treasure was built by Amenhotep II and Ramses II for dedicating to god Amun. Nowadays it’s a “must – visit” for everyone, who travels to Luxor. In the end of the day some free time for relax and shopping, night stay in the town. Day 2: Valley of Kings & Hatshepsut Temple After breakfast in the morning, we will continue our journey to the West Bank of Luxor. Here you will visit the magnificent Valley of Kings, which has a lot of deeply carved in mountain pharaonic tombs. They were specially decorated and filled with treasures to make afterlife of pharaohs rich and peaceful. By yourself you will see 3 of them. Also we will discover famous Colossi of Memnon and move to Hatshepsut temple. Queen Hatshepsut was the only one female ruler in the ancient Egypt and put incredible value in its history. After excursion you will have a lunch at the local restaurant and Felucca ride to Banana Island. In the end of the day we will transfer you to the Luxor International Airport for the flight to Cairo. Time of the flights (approximately): Cairo – Luxor: 6-7 am Luxor-Cairo: 10-11 pm ROUTE

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