Visit Egypt
Tour Highlights
- Day 1 : Arrive in Cairo
- Day 2 : Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur tour
- Day 3 : Felucca adventure In and Around Aswan
- Day 4 : Abu Simbel round trip
- Day 5 : Edfu Temple and Luxor
- Day 6 : Full Day East and West Bank Luxor Tour
- Day 7 : Final Departure
Itinerary
Inclusions
- Hotels (same or similar) as per itinerary including Breakfast
- 3N on the Nile Cruise (5 star deluxe) with all meal
- Sightseeing as per itinerary
- Admission tickets to sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary at relevant places
- All intercity transfers by train/bus
- GST
Key Exclusions
- City Taxes at hotels
- International Flights
- Train station to hotel transfers (airport transfers are included by private cab)
- Intracity transfers are excluded
- Lunch and Dinner
Activities
Day 1
Arrive in Cairo- Cairo
A representative and driver will be waiting for you outside the airport after clearing customs and baggage claim to welcome you to Cairo. From there, we will provide transportation in a late model air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel of your choice in the greater Cairo or Giza area.
As mentioned- if they are arriving early in the morning we can fit in an additional half day of touring. Sites in Egypt however close early and the airport is far away - so it would need to be around a 10am arrival to have time to fit in a half day of touring.
Day 2
Saqqara, Memphis and Dahshur tour- Cairo/Aswan
On this journey you will see the progress of ancient Egyptian building techniques across different ancient ages. You will see the Bent and Red Pyramid in Dahshur, the Step Pyramid in Saqqara and visit Memphis, the first ancient capital of Egypt to witness some of the greatest ancient sites near Cairo in one day. Entrance tickets to the various sites are not included. For more information on entrance fees – please see the column of your itinerary marked “additional information”.
HOWEVER - if the GEM (Grand Egyptian Museum) happens to have opened - your guests may want to change this day to a tour of Giza Pyramids and the GEM. We can play this by ear but it is always good to notate their final choice a few days nefore they arrive.
Depending on plane ticket costs - you can fly out very early in the morning on the 16th (shown on the itinerary here) OR You can fly into Aswan on the Evening of the 15th and spend one night in an East bank Aswan hotel. We can discuss when you are looking into tickets.
Day 3
Felucca adventure In and Around Aswan- Nile Cruise
Departure Cairo Airport transfer from hotel – We will send a driver to meet you in your Cairo or Giza hotel lobby and provide transportation to your departing flight. Transportation provided will be in a late model air-conditioned vehicle.
Arriving Aswan Airport transfer to tour – A representative and driver will be waiting for you outside the airport to welcome you to Aswan. From there, we will continue directly to your first tour of the day. Transportation provided will be a late model air-conditioned vehicle. Your luggage will remain safe with the driver during your tour.
Philae temple – Todays journey will take you to one of the most popular tour sites in Aswan – the gorgeous Philae Temple. The Philae temple sits on an island and was said to be one of the burying-places of Osiris. The temple has a wonderful history your guide will share with you. This tour includes an Egyptologist guide and round-trip motorboat tickets. Entrance tickets to the sites are extra and are stated in the column marked “additional information” on your itinerary.
After the morning tour to Philae we will check your guests into their cruise boat for lunch and check in
Felucca adventure In and Around Aswan – Felucca adventures are a great way to get up and close with the Nile and an excellent way to spend a day visiting the areas Nubian sites. Felucca adventures can include visits to a variety of sites and the time needed can be estimated. Popular sites include: colorful Nubian Villages, St Simeons Monastery (where camel rides can be arranged), Botanical Gardens on Kitcheners Island, Sunrise Bird Watching, a coffee making tour, swimming in the Nile, Tombs of the Nobles, hiking to Quebbet El Hawa, Sehel Island, Elephantine Island or just cruising on the Nile and enjoying time on the water. The charge for the felucca is $12usd per hour and tour Nubian Felucca captain will serve as your guide to the area (English speaking in most cases).
Due to the sunsetting early at this time of year there are the choices of a three hour felucca with the village visit (as shown) OR just a two hour sunset sail.
Dinner and lodging on the boat.
Day 4
Abu Simbel round trip- Nile Cruise
Today’s adventure will take you to the grand temples of Abu Simbel. We will begin by picking you up in the lobby of your cruise boat promptly at 4:30am for your departure to Abu Simbel – we suggest asking your Cruise Boat front desk the night before to provide you a breakfast box that you can take on your adventure.
The tour to Abu Simbel takes between 8 to 9 hours round trip from Aswan including 2-3 hours at the temples themselves. The tour includes a safe and reliable driver in a late model air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance fees to Abu Simbel are not included but are shown on your itinerary attached in the column labelled “Additional Information”.
To get the cheaper vehicle - we have placed the three guests in a car - no guide saving lots of money on transport costs.
We return to the boat and it begins to sail during the lunch time to Kom OMbo temple.
Visit Kom Ombo and then continue sailing to Edfu where the boat ports for the night
Dinner and lodging on the boat.
Day 5
Edfu Temple and Luxor- Nile Cruise
Visit Edfu temple and continue sailing to Luxor where the boat will port in the late afternoon or early evening. Dinner and lodging on the boat.
Day 6
Full Day East and West Bank Luxor Tour- Cairo
Enjoy a full day visiting the most famous sites in Luxor on both sides of the River Nile. On the East Bank you will visit the famous Karnak and Luxor temples and on the West Bank you will visit The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. This is the best way to see Luxor’s “greatest hits” if you only have a short period of time. This tour includes a driver, late model air-conditioned vehicle and an Egyptologist guide. Entrance fees to the various sites are extra and the fees can be found in the column of your itinerary marked “additional information”.
If there is time free between the tour and airport transfer you can be dropped in a hotel for dinner.
Departure Luxor Airport transfer from tour – At the conclusion of your days tour, we will provide transportation to the Luxor airport for your departing flight. Transportation provided will be a late model air-conditioned vehicle.
Day 7
Final Departure- Cairo
On the last day of your trip transfer to the Cairo airport by a private cab from your hotel.