On this 8-days tour see the highlights of Egypt. Visit the Giza Pyramids and enjoy entering inside the great pyramids to discover its secrets and the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum, before heading south to Aswan.
See the Philae temple & Nubian Village. Discover the colorful culture of Nubia, one of Africa's oldest civilizations. Many travelers who visit Egypt have a special interest in learning about Nubians and their community. This is because of their habits and style of living that is different from any other community in Egypt. Many travelers enjoy visiting Nubian villages and having traditional Nubian meals.
Then move to Luxor to visit Luxor Museum, Luxor Temple & Karnak temple in the East bank, See Hatshepsut Temple, the Valley of the Kings & Queens and enjoy visiting King Tut’s tomb which you will visit from inside.**Then fly back to Cairo and before your final departure treats your taste buds with delicious local cuisine and enjoy the richness of the Egyptian culture.
Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon you arrival you will find our representative waiting you with the sign of Ramasside, From the moment you arrive, your tour leader will give you full attention. Once in the car, he will give you an overview of your program as well as other aspects of your tour that will interest you. Then you will be transferred by an A/C car to your hotel.Overnight in Cairo.
Breakfast, start your tour visiting visit the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Entering inside the Great Pyramid is an amazing experience that’s why it’s the highlight of our itinerary.
Probably the most overwhelming experience you will have in your life, getting into the interior of the great pyramid. You will never see something like it.
As you might expect, one of the greatest unsolved mysteries of ancient times is the glorious Pyramids of Giza. Somewhere far away in the secluded desert, prepare yourself to be amazed as you will discover the secrets of the Great Pyramid – the last standing ancient wonder of the world.
Enjoy your Camel Ride; you will enjoy special panoramic views of the Sphinx & Pyramids. Hear about all the hidden stories of Pharaohs life. Our professional tour guides will give you all the details so you can enjoy to the maximum your visit to the pyramids area.
Then move to visit the Egyptian civilization Museum the only museum in Egypt which offers a general overview of all the all different historical periods of Egypt. It has more than 50,000 artefacts, presenting Egyptian civilization from prehistoric times to the present day. Includes entry to the royal mummy’s hall.
It has a separate section where royal mummies unearthed from various tombs are preserved. The room is climate controlled and the mummies appear to be looked after well. Mummified over 5000 years ago, you can see the mummies of Queen Hatshepsut, Tuthmosis and Ramses in a very good condition. Walk around leisurely in this room and look at Pharaohs and queen resting in peace.
(Optional) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area.Overnight in Cairo.
Breakfast. Transfer to the domestic airport. Departure by plane to Aswan.
Transfer to a unique Nubian resort (completely different world) set in the heart of a Nubian village which is a relaxing oasis by the side of the Nile. Live the Nubian life! The architecture, the design and the interiors of the resort as well as its location along the Nile allows for a very enriching experience.
Discover the colorful culture of Nubia, one of Africa's oldest civilizations. Many travelers who visit Egypt have special interest in learning about Nubians and their community. This is because of their habits and style of living that is different from any other community in Egypt. Many travellers enjoy visiting Nubian villages and having traditional Nubian meals.
We will offer a rich cultural experience; you’ll get to know Nubian culture and gain insight into the traditions the Nubians have followed for thousands of years.
Overnight in Nubian Resort.
Wake up with a wonderful view of the Nile and enjoy a Nubian traditional breakfast made by the Nubian people.
Then move to visit and the Philae temple & the high dam.
Transfer to the cruise. Overnight in Cruise.
Note: Cruise schedules may change due to some sailing reasons. We guarantee that you will do all the mentioned sights, but the order may vary.
Breakfast on board. Visit the amazing temple of KomOmbo. Afternoon tea. Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu.Dinner on board. Luxor. Afternoon Tea.Dinner on board &Galabya party.Overnight in Cruise.
Breakfast on board. Then transfer to visit the Karnak Temples, the greatest example of worship in history and was dedicated to the God Amon, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. It was constructed from the beginning of the Middle Kingdom to the Graeco Roman Kingdom.
Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty.King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon.Overnight in Cruise.
Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.
Cross to the West Bank to visit Valley of the Kings, visit the tombs of various Dynasties. King Tut’s tomb which you will visit from inside.Tutankhamun ruled Egypt for approximately 10 years from around 1336-1327 BCE. In November 1922, Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon discovered Tutankhamun’s near-intact tomb in the Valley of the Kings. The king’s mummified body was found surrounded by precious grave goods, in his golden coffin, after his burial chamber was officially opened on 17 February 1923 in the presence of Egyptologists and government officials.
Today, Tutankhamun is ancient Egypt’s most famous pharaoh. But how much do you really know about the boy king? Here during this tour, I will tell you the lesser-known facts about Tutankhamun…
Continue to Visit the Valley of the Queens, known as Ta-Set-Neferu “The Place of Beauty”. The valley served as a necropolis for the tombs of royal family members and the elite, with about 90 tombs belonging to Queens and princes of the ancient Egyptian New Kingdom (1550-1070 BC). whilst here, you will have a chance to visit the magnificent colorful tomb of queen Nefertari (Extra Ticket)
Then move to visit the Temple of Deir El Bahari of Queen Hatshepsut. On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenopis III facing the Nile. Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Then Transfer to the airport. Departure by plan to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
If your departure flight time allows you’ll make this tour today if not we will fit it into another day earlier.
To enjoy the real taste of Egypt you have to try the Egyptian food the best foods in Egypt which is one of the life’s great pleasures, Discover off-the-beaten-path spots the real Egypt that is not covered in any guidebook.
To find the best place to eat in Egypt can be a challenge. Don’t worry we’ll take you to them, There are many delicious food tastings of the Best foods in Egypt.
Then you will be transferred to Airport for final departure.
Everyday
3 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
1 Night accommodation in Nubian Resort .
3 Nights on Cruise board; Aswan & Luxor full board (Sightseeing are included).
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Great Pyramids, Sphinx
All transfersAll your tours and excursions are by an A/C vehicle.
English speaking expert Egyptologist guide.
All your visits include entrance fees.
Our prices include all taxes and services.
Domestic Ticket from Cairo / Aswan & Luxor / Cairo
International Airfare.
Egypt entry visa.(We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request).
Drinks and any personal expenses.
Tipping
Hotel ratings in Egypt differ from USA/Europe. We always recommend our Luxury or Ultimate Luxury options for international-standard comfort.
Payment Policy:
We accept all secure payment methods, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express , bank transfer and wise.
Tours and Prices:
Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pound.
The prices quoted per person and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible.
Our tours are occasionally organized as semi-private, shared small tours. Upon request, we can arrange for a fully private VIP tour.
Accommodations Plans:
Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is NOT the same as in the USA or Europe.
High standard hotels
To ensure you enjoy the quality of accommodation on your trip, we created a list of Luxury or Ultimate Luxury hotels for clients who would normally stay in western 5 star hotels. We only recommend the Luxury or Ultimate Luxury options when staying in Egypt if you want a hotel that is recognised as 4-5 star in USA/UK etc
Basic hotels
5 star hotels, as graded in Egypt, simply provide basic accommodation - similar to 3 star in most parts of Europe and are NOT recommended by us. 5 star hotels, as graded in Egypt, are suitable for customers who can be satisfied staying in 2-3 star accommodation in the USA / UK etc.
Our Luxury plan or Ultimate Luxury plan, (plans B and C) are always recommended as the minimum you should book when visiting Egypt.
Note: We book hotels and cruise ships according to availability on your travel dates.
Note: Some hotels raise their rates on peak times without prior notice. So, if you request a specific hotel or cruise by name, kindly bear in mind that there might be extra supplement in case the requested hotel raised their rates.
Cruise schedules & Sailing times:
Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the Nile river, some Cruises itineraries, schedule and sailing times may be updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order.
Domestic Flights:
The programs quote the average price of domestic flights with approximate timings.
Requests for specific flight times or changes to previously booked reservations may result in changes to the total price of the package.
Some flights to Sharm or Hurghada are indirect flights via Cairo Airport.
During certain times of the year, high seasons and last-minute bookings, flight tickets can become very expensive without prior notice, which may result in additional charges.
Travelling by overnight train:
We don’t recommend travelling by the overnight train, it takes15 to 18 hours on a very noisy train. The toilets are not good and smelly. Food is not good in general and beds are moderately comfortable.
If you don't fancy travelling by overnight sleeper train then upgrade to our flight option. Enjoying extra nights of comfort in 5-star hotel accommodation. We recommend that you upgrade this transfer to domestic flight.
Children Policy:
0 - 01.99 Free of Charge (unless flights were included)
2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price and 50% of tour price if it includes flights or sleeper train
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
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