PRO01 (5*****)3Nts Cairo BB+1Nt Sleeping Train HB+3Nts Nile Cruise ASW/LXR FB

08 Days - 07 Nights  Cairo + Nile Cruise 5***** Standard

03 Nts Cairo BB + 1 Nt Sleeping Train CAI/ASW HB+ 3 Nts Nile Cruise ASW/LXR FB

Tour Itinerary

Day 1:

Arrival Cairo International Airport , you will be met by our representative and assist you through customs formalities then transfer to your booked hotel . In the evening, enjoy an optional dinner cruise on the Nile whilst watching a traditional folklore show.

Day 2:

Breakfast. Visit the great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at Sphinx - a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren. after visit the Egyptian Museum which contains the fabulous treasures of Tut-Ankamon specially the solid golden masque and the golden coffer then proceed to the old city of Cairo to visit the Hanging church, then proceed to visit the citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali mosque in the late after noon visit to the famous Khan El Khalili market.

Day 03:

morning . at leisure, time to relax by the pool or to do some shopping in the many bazaars. In the evening a chance to take an optional excursion to see the fantastic Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.

Day 04:

Optional Tour to Alexandria .

Depart your Cairo hotel for the 2.5 - 3 hour drive to Alexandria, the city founded by Alexander the Great in 312BC which was the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop is the Catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site which has a family tomb that shows the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb as well as Caracalla Hall, which you will learn was incorrectly named as such. Back above ground, continue to Pompey's Pillar, a 82 foot (25 meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletain who freed the besieged city and brought food to the starving people. Maintaining the Roman theme, the next site your guide will show you is the Roman Amphitheater, possibly the best preserved Roman site in Egypt. As well as the original amphitheater, the site also has the remains of a Roman street and homes. After lunch you will visit the famous Alexandria Library. After centuries of neglect the library has been rebuilt and the great books of the world returned. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian designed building is a striking piece of modern design. Inside, more than 4.2 million books can be found from throughout the ages with the number continually growing. A copy of every book published is kept at the library making it one of the great literary sites in the world. Alexandria Library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books (additional cost).In the afternoon you will return to Cairo with a rest stop along the way if required.

in the evening Transfer to Cairo Train Station for Sleeper Train to Aswan .

Day 05:

Arrive Aswan , you will be met by our representative and transfer to your booked nile cruise. excursion to the High Dam, the Old Granite Quarries and the Unfinished Obelisk. There is also a trip by boat to the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis and occupying a picturesque location on an island. overnight on Board.

Day 06:

Early Morning Sail to Edfu via Komobo. After Breakfast , visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus and the largest, most preserved temple in Egypt. Afternoon set sail for Luxor . Overnight on Board

Day 07:

Arrive Luxor, An early morning start crossing over to the West Bank of the Nile to visit The Valley of the Kings, (for an extra charge you can visit the Tomb of Tutanhkhamun, see your guide for more details), Hatshepsut's Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon visit Luxor & Karnak Tempels.

 In the evening a chance to take an optional excursion to see the fantastic Sound and Light Show at Karnak Tempel.

Day 08:

Breakfast , disembark and transfer to the airport for your return flight or continue to your next resort.

 

Price Start from 475 USD per person

Price Included in this tour

1. 3 nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis 5* Category. 

2. 1 night Sleeping Train in Double Cabins on Half Board Basis

3. 3 nights on 5 star  Cruise; Aswan/Komombo/Edfu/Luxor  full board – excludes drinks. 

4. All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan  with A/C vans

5. The service of meet and assist at all your destinations

6. your Language speaking Egyptologist guide

7. 1 F/D Egyptian Museum + Pyramids + Bazar without Lunch

8. Sightseeing by nile cruise as mentioned in above Itinerary

Excluded in this tour

1. International airfare

2. Visa Entry for Egypt (US$ 15 per passport)

3. Tipping ca 25 USD

4. Drinks

5. Personal expenses (Laundry, Sauna, telephones…etc)

6. Any meals not mentioned in the program

8. Any Optional tours

9. Insurance

Customer Should Bring

- Change of Clothes

- Hat

- Swimwear

- Camera

-Sun glasses

- Comfortable Foot wear

- Sun block