Overview
Special Luxury vacation package for 10 days to experience the royal life of Egypt, where you will stay in the same hotels as the royal guests. In Cairo, you will stay in Mena House with the Pyramid view on the first stay and in Rez Carlton on the second stay with the Nile view.
In Aswan, you will stay in the ancient cataract with a view of the Nile, while in Luxor, you will enjoy staying in the Winter Palace, the Nile Cruise will be deluxe 5 stars from Aswan to Luxor, exclusive private services, private ground transfer, and visits to the key landmarks along the Nile from Aswan to Luxor.
Tour Info
- Duration: 10 days , 9 nights
- Departure time and location: 24/7 from Cairo Airport.
- Return time and location: 24/7 to Cairo Airport
- Package category: 9 to 10 Days Tour Package.
Tour Highlights
- Visiting the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx.
- Explore Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Hatshepsut Temple.
- Visit Edfu and Kom Ombo temples.
- Discover Aswan and Enjoy a special tour of the Philae temple.
- Old Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour
What to Expect
- Luxury experience in which you will explore Egypt in style, staying in the most historical and famous hotels, such as Mena House by the Pyramids and Old Cataract, where Agatha Christie stayed, visiting Egypt's most important sights privately, and having a personal experience with our qualified tour guides.
Gifts
- Mineral water and soft drinks will be available for free in the car.
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- The Tour Leader will be waiting inide the airport with sign with your good name on it , and he will contact your good self with Whatsapp if it is available .
- Dress Code: Smart Casual closes is recommended.
- Comfortable shoes for walking, sunglasses and sunhat are important in summer time.
Itinerary
Our representative shall await you at the airport in a board displaying your name, in accordance with the arrival data. Proceeding to the hotel, the representative will provide assistance with customs procedures, visa acquisition, and additional relevant matters.
As you travel from the airport to your hotel, the representative will gladly address any inquiries and provide a comprehensive overview of the upcoming days' schedule.
The optional tour of The Pyramids' Light Show
The pyramids' sound and light show is one of the most recommended activities on the first day, and we can arrange for you to learn about Egyptian history during the one-hour light and sound display in front of the pyramids and Sphinx. the tour is excluded, you can add it to your package.
Hotel Name: Marriott Mena House by the Pyramids of Giza.
To schedule the pickup and transfer from the airport to the hotel, you must provide your arrival and departure details prior to the arrival date.
In the case that you arrive before 2:00 pm, you will have to wait in the lobby until check-in time.
The guide will meet you in the hotel lobby at the specified pickup time and bring you to the following destinations before returning you to the hotel.
Pyramids of Giza
You will be taken there for 3 hours, with three stops: the enormous pyramid of Cheops, the panorama view, and the temple of Valley and the enormous Sphinx tour. Then you'll be transferred back to your hotel for the night.then you will be transported back to your hotel for the night.
We recommend that you dress casually well, wear a hat, sunglasses, and comfortable shoes depending on the environment.
Entrance rates include simply the admission fee to the area and do not include viewing the pyramids from inside; if you wish to visit the pyramids from inside, you will be charged an additional fee. You can ask your guide to assist you with purchasing the ticket.
Lunch will be served at a neighborhood restaurant.
You will be assisted with check-out and transferred to Cairo Airport in accordance with the domestic flight details and the scheduled pick-up time. Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, our representative will be waiting to pick you up and transfer you to the Old Cataract Hotel, where they will assist you with the check-in procedure. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to unwind and savor your stay at the preeminent hotel in upper Egypt.
Check-out occurs prior to 11:00 am, and flight arrangements are subject to change based on availability.
Following check-out, you will be welcomed by your tour guide, who will accompany you on your journey from Aswan to Luxor. Following the meet and greet, you will see the Philae temple before being taken to the cruise ship to check in, spend the remainder of the day on board after lunch, or join one of the optional Aswan tours.
Philae temple visit
Upon arriving to Aswan, you will be met with your tour guide and be transferred to visit the unique temple of the Goddess Isis, the Philae temples, to reach there you will ride a boat with moto, sailing for 10 to 15 minutes, your guide will take you through the historical temple, where you will know more about the ancient Egyptian legends and believing, Isis considered to be the goddess of Love and motherhood in the ancient Egyptian mythology. you will explore the temple then you will take the boat back, after the visit you will be transferred to
Optional tour to the Nubian village
If you would like to spend your free afternoon learning more about the history and culture of the Nubian people, you can reserve a Nubian Village Tour. This tour takes you to a Nubian village where you can walk its streets and visit a Nubian house. You get there by motorized boat on the Nile River, making it an excellent way to see Aswan from the Hule side and capture stunning sunset photos.
The cruise's category is Deluxe 5 stars. Based on bed, breakfast, lunch, and supper.
Drinking fees are not included on board.
At the end of the journey, it matters to leave a gratuity for the crow.
The cruise will depart at 2:00 pm and arrive at Kom Ombo temple around 5:30 pm. Your guide will meet you in the lobby of the cruise ship and lead you through the temple to explore it before returning to the cruise to continue sailing toward Edfu temple.
Optional tour to visit Abu Simbel temples.
As previously mentioned, the cruise leaves at 2:00 pm, so now is a good time to reserve the optional tour to the Abu Simbel temples. You will be picked up from the cruise at 5:00 am and driven to the temples (it takes about 3 hours to get there). Once you arrive, you will be given a tour to learn about the history of the ancient Egyptians and how they constructed these incredible temples out of rocks. One of the temples was built for King Ramses II, who is regarded as the most important king in the annexes. Next, you will visit the second temple, which was constructed by Ramses II for his beloved wife, the queen Nefiratri. then return to Aswan to join the cruise before departing on the Kom Ombo.
Kom Ombo Temple Visit.
When the Nile cruise arrives at the temple of the gods Horas and Sobek (Kom omb temple), which was constructed to honor both gods, it will be around 5:30 p.m. You will be taken on a guided tour of the magnificent Komombo temple, where you can learn more about the mythology of ancient Egypt.
The boat leaves at 2:00 pm, so if you want to see the remarkable temples built by Ramses the Great, you should definitely take into account the Abu Simbel temple journey by adding it to your package.
According to the arrival time to Edfu, you will be picked-up and transferred to Visit the Edfu temp,e. then you will transferred back to the cruise to have your breakfast, around 03:00 pm you will cross the Esna lock, by the afternoon, you will arrive to Luxor.
Early morning Visit to Edfu temple.
Early in the morning, you will arrive in Edfu, where you will be met by your guide in the cruise lobby to proceed to visit the special temple of Edfu. To get there, you will use the city's traditional transportation (stagecoach carriage). The Edfu temple was built to serve the God Horas, the God of protection in ancient Egyptian history, and you will be guided to explore that special temple before returning to the cruise to continue sailing forward to Luxor.
Crossing Esna Lock experience.
What happens during the crossing?
When the Nile cruise ships enter the lock, the gates are closed behind them, and the water level in the lock is regulated to match the level of the river downstream. Once the water level is equalized, the gates on the downstream side of the lock are released, allowing the boat to resume its journey down the river.
After your visit to Edfu, you will spend the day resting on board, enjoying a sunbath, and seeing the farmlands and greenery surrounding you while cruising.
Check out and transfer to Luxor touring (Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut temple, Memnon colossi, and Karnak temples), followed by an overnight stay at a Luxor hotel.
The Hot Air Balloon Optional tour
The hot air balloon trip is an optional activity that allows you to discover Luxor from the sky. You will be picked up at 4:00 a.m. and transported to the port, where you will soar for 45 minutes to explore Luxor and see the significant monuments from above. Then return to the boat to check out, have breakfast, and begin your tour of Luxor.
The Valley of Kings exploring.
The Valley of the Kings is an Ancient Egyptian burial complex buried in the slopes between Gurna's two limestone hills. The Valley of the Kings has 63 recognized tombs, and three additional have just been discovered. You will be allowed to tour three tombs from the inside; King Tut is not one of them. It has one additional ticket. You may purchase it on-site.
The Queen Hatshepsut temple visit
The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is unusual in that it is Egypt's sole temple constructed into a cliff face in a terrace arrangement. Hatshepsut was a well-known female pharaoh who used a fake beard and all of the trappings of male pharaohs to seize the throne for herself.
Memnon stop
You will be transported to The Memnon Colossi visit: We'll then view the Memnon statues. They are the sole extant sculptures fronting the mortuary temple of Amenhotep III, showing the pharaoh seated on his throne.
Hotel: Luxor Winter Palace
Breakfast will be served on board of the cruise,
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.
Dinner is excluded.
The Hot Air Balloon is an optional tour.
According to the arranged pick-up time and flight details, you will check-out and be met by your guide, who will transfer you to the following sights. You will then be transferred to Luxor Airport to take the flight to Cairo, where you will be met by our representative who will assist you and transfer you to your hotel (Ritz Carlton) in Cairo.
Luxor Temple Tour
Explore Luxor's unique temple, where you will be taken for an hour and a half to see the most important elements of the temple, which was erected by King Imonhoteb III to serve the god Amen. Immerse yourself in the rich history and exquisite construction of Luxor Temple while learning about its role in ancient Egyptian religion and society. Marvel at the temple's huge columns, towering sculptures, and exquisitely preserved hieroglyphics.
Karnak Temple Visit
Karnak Temple is one of Egypt's greatest temple complexes, dedicated to the deity Amun. The site is notable for its spectacular columns, sculptures, and hieroglyphics, which give insight into ancient Egyptian history and religion. Explore the temple with your guide to learn about the history of each structure and the ceremonies performed within its walls. Don't miss the sacred lake and the Avenue of Sphinxes for a really immersive experience at this ancient monument.
Breakfast will be served in the hotel in Luxor,
Lunch will be served in a local restaurant in Luxor.
The hotel in Cairo will be the Ritz Carlton.
The visit to old Cairo is an important element of the Egypt trip package, as you will see the old Coptic Cairo, a historic Islamic Mosque, and walk through Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Lunch will be supplied throughout the day tour of Cairo. Then you will be transported back to your hotel in Cairo.
Old Coptic Cairo walking tour.
At 08:00 am, you will be met with your tour guide, who will pick you up and transfer you to visit the Old Coptic Cairo, you will be able to visit the hanging church, Babylon fortress, the cavern church where Jesus was living. and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
The Alabaster Mosque and the citadel visit
Your next stop will be at the most significant Islamic site, where you will be able to see all of Cairo from the top. You will also see the alabaster mosque, which is identical to Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul. There, you will be guided to learn more about Islamic and Oriental cultures.
Walking for one hour in Khan El Khalili Bazaar
After lunch at a local restaurant, where you will sample the classic Egyptian popular mail (Koshari), you will be taken to Khan El Khalili bazaar, Egypt's most significant market, where you will experience Egyptian life. Then you will be taken back to your hotel in Cairo.
Dress Code: As a general rule in religion sights, men are expected to wear long pants, while women are advised to wear clothing that is at least knee length or below, such as long skirts or pants. Women should also refrain from wearing sleeveless or shirts with low necklines.
The pick-up will be scheduled based on your departure information, and the driver will be ready for you to pick you up and transport you to your next location.
Check-out must be completed by 11:00 a.m.
If your flight is later than the check-out time, we will attempt to help you with late check-out, but if we can't, you can wait in the hotel lobby.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Hotel /Airport Private pickup and drop-off
- 9 Nights of Accommodations (4 Nights in Cairo Hotel, 1 Night in Aswan, 3 Nights on the Nile Cruise, and 1 night in Luxor)
- Qualified Egyptologist tour guide
- Entrance fees to the mentioned sights in the Program
- All ground transportation in the destination location
- Flight ticket from Cairo to Aswan
- Flight ticket from Luxor to Cairo
- 8 Breakfasts - 3 Dinners - 5 Lunches
- Local Taxes
Exclusions
- International Airfare
- Drinks
- Any private expenses
- Optional Tours
- Any Extra Not Mentioned in the Program
- Tipping
Current Season Price Details
16%Please Note that price changes per season, so the price will depend on the date you pick when check out
| Single Room | Double Room | Triple Room | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Must adult # | |||
| Price per adult | $ 5208 $ 6200 | $ 3948 $ 4700 | $ 3654 $ 4350 |
| Max child # [age:6-11] | |||
| Price per child | $ 2772 $ 3300 | $ 2436 $ 2900 | |
| Max infant # [age:0-5] | |||
| Price per infant | $ 840 $ 1000 | $ 840 $ 1000 |
Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount
Extra Fees
Optional tours.
Visiting the pyramids from inside.
Beverages during the cruise.