Essential egypt ( thursdays or saturdays)
Essential egypt ( thursdays or saturdays)
Essential egypt ( thursdays or saturdays)
8 Days Starting and ending in El Cairo
Visiting: El Cairo, The Egyptian Museum, Pyramids Of Giza, Karnak, Luxor City, Luxor Temple, Valley Of The Kings, Colossi Of Memnon, Mortuary Temple Of Hatshepsut, Esna, Louxor, Edfu, The Temple Of Horus At Edfu, Temple Of Kom Ombo, Kom Umbu, Philae Temple, Aswan, Salah Salem Street
Tour operator:
Tour code:
30410
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 36
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Visit the land of the Pharaohs , discover the secrets of the ancient Pyramids , unravel the mysteries of the Sphinx. Sail down the Father of Rivers and visit the temples and monuments dedicated to gods and pharaohs alike.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome To Cairo (Thursdays Or Saturdays)
Location: El Cairo
Accommodation Name: Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort
Welcome to buzzing metropolis that is modern day Cairo, sat on the banks of the Nile for over 1000’s of years this exciting capital city has offered all a tourist could ask for and more, ancient monuments, cool culture and great food mixed with the magnetitic bustle of life. Pick up from the airport by your English-speaking guide and transfer to the Hotel in a luxury A/C vehicle on the way to your hotel get a glimpse of the adventures to come. During the ride, your guide will give you all the information about the coming days tours. Check into hotel and overnight. Possibility, to take an optional tour to see the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids.
Day 2 : Mysterious Pyramids And Stunning Treasures
Location: The Egyptian Museum, Pyramids Of Giza, El Cairo
Accommodation Name: Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort
Breakfast in the hotel and then we are off to discover the mystic secrets of the Pyramids, discover how the ancient Egyptians, through incredible feats of engineering, finally constructed the world's only remaining Seventh Wonder. Discover why the ancient Egyptians really built and designed these fantastic burial monuments. You will have free time to visit the inside of a pyramid (entrance fee not included) before visiting the amazing Sphinx and the Temple of the Valley. In the afternoon we take a tour of Egyptian Museum, famous for its extensive collection of Egyptian artefacts, here you will be able to see over 5000 years worth of stunning art and treasures and your guide will help you understand the development of Egyptian culture and art through the ages. Return to hotel and overnight
Day 3 : Cruise: Spectacular Luxor And Its Temples
Location: Karnak, Luxor City, Luxor Temple, El Cairo
Accommodation Name: MS Chateau Lafayette
Breakfast in the hotel and at the appointed time transfer to the aiport to take the flight to Luxor. Arrival and transfer to your cruise boat. Check and lunch before discovering Karnak. A vast array of temples, chapels, pylons, and other religious sites including a sacred lake. Here over thirty pharaohs contributed to the construction of the buildings, allowing the area to become the most complex and diverse archaeological site in Egypt. Wonder at the Hypostyle Hall where you will see 134 massive columns over 10 metres tall with a diameter of over three metres arranged in a grid of 16 rows. Wander among the huge statues sculpted in the likes of pharaohs and Gods. Continue to Luxor Temple, here Alexander the Great claimed he was crowned King of Egypt. Visit the chapels built by Amenhotep III of the 18th Dynasty, Alexander the Great as well as other parts of the temple built by Tutankhamun and Ramesses II. Return to your cruise boat, dinner and overnight.
Day 4 : Cruise:Necropolis Of Thebes Luxor West Bank
Location: Valley Of The Kings, Colossi Of Memnon, Mortuary Temple Of Hatshepsut, Esna, Louxor
Accommodation Name: MS Chateau Lafayette
Breakfast on board, accompanied by your Egyptologist transfer to the necropolis of Thebes which Howard Carter made famous with his incredible discovery of Tutankhamun’s Tomb. Here you will discover the secrets of the Valley of the Kings. Over sixty burial tombs of pharaohs, marvel at the colour of the hieroglyphics preserved from the sun in these underground chambers, where they retain their stunning colours and reveal the stories of the late rulers of Egypt. Carry on towards Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, this magnificent temple is totally unique in Egypt. Its colonnaded terraces, with long ramps and surrounded by steep cliffs make it a fitting tribute to Egypt's only female pharaoh. Finally stop off at the Colossi of Memnon the 18 metre high, 700 ton stone statues are the ancient guardians of the necropolis. Return to the boat and lunch on board. In the afternnoon sit back and relax on the sundeck as you watch the Nile float by. Arrival at Esna , where you will be able to see the cruises pass through the lock . Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 5 : Cruise: Edfu And Kom Ombo Battlegrounds Of The Gods
Location: Edfu, The Temple Of Horus At Edfu, Temple Of Kom Ombo, Kom Umbu
Accommodation Name: MS Chateau Lafayette
Breakfast on board and after a short horse carriage ride you will arrive at Horus Temple in Edfu, one of the best-preserved shrines in Egypt. Here the inscriptions on the walls provide valuable insight into language, myth and religion during the Hellenistic period in Egypt. Admire the important scenes of the Sacred Drama which tells of the battle between the gods Horus and Seth. Lunch on board and continue down the Nile towards Kom Ombo. Arrival late afternoon. Here we will visit the twin temples, unique in design as courts, halls, sanctuaries, and rooms were duplicated for two sets of gods Haroeris and Sobek. You can visit the collection of mummified crocodiles dedicated to the latter god in the specialised museum Also see the Nilometer which allowed the ancient Egyptians measure the water levels of the Nile. Dinner and overnight on board
Day 6 : Cruise: Aswan Capital Of Nubia
Location: Philae Temple, Aswan
Accommodation Name: MS Chateau Lafayette
Breakfast on board, possibility of an early morning optional tour to Abu Simbel , Discover the story of Ramesses II and his wife Nefertari , visit these stunning temples saved by the UNESCO from the rising waters of the lake with their impressive 30 metre high statues that celebrate the victory of the battle of Kadesh. On your way back to Aswan stop off at the High Dam Aswan. Lunch on board In the afternoon possible optional visit of the Ptolemaic Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae before enjoying a gentle sail around the Nile Cataracts and the Elefantine Island on an old-fashioned Felucca to admire the amazing scenery that inspired Agatha Christie's most famous novel "Death on the Nile" . Dinner on board and overnight.
Day 7 : Return To The Capital Cairo
Location: Aswan, Salah Salem Street, El Cairo
Accommodation Name: Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort
Breakfast on board and then transfer to the airport at Aswan to take your flight back to Cairo. Arrival and check in to hotel. possibility to continue in the afternoon with an optional tour of Citadel of Saladin, a medieval fortification built in the 12th century that served as the seat of government and residency of the rulers of Egypt for over 700 years. Here you will see the stunning Alabaster Mosque and admire the incredible views of the sprawling city of Cairo, before taking part in every Egyptians favourite pastime a bit of bargaining at the renowned Bazaar of Khan El Khalili. Overnight
Day 8 : Farewell
Location: El Cairo
Breakfast in hotel and private transfer to the airport and assistance with check in procedures before we finally wave goodbye.
** depending on the departure time breakfast maybe a picnic box
What's Included
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3 nights accomodation in 5 star standard hotel in Cairo on BB basis
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4 nights Nile cruise in 5 star standard cruise boat Luxor to Aswan on FB basis
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All transport on luxury A/C vehicles
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All visits accompanied by English speaking licensed Egyptologist
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Meals 7 breakfasts 4 lunches 4 dinners
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Domestic flights Cairo Luxor and Aswan Cairo in economy class
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Visits in Cairo Pyramids
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Egyptian Museum
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Sphinx and Temple of The Valley
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Visits on Cruise Temples of Luxor & Karnak
What's Not Included
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Entrance in the interior of a Pyramid
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Entrance to special tombs in Valley of the KIngs
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Drinks with meals
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Personal expenses
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Tipping for guides and representatives
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Entry visa to Egypt
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Visits not specified as included
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Travel Insurance
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PCR test
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International Flights
Mode of Transport
Travel in luxury A/C vehicles, with domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan in economy class, and enjoy a scenic Nile cruise.
Accommodation
Enjoy 3 nights at the 5-star Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort in Cairo and 4 nights on the luxurious 5-star MS Chateau Lafayette Nile cruise boat from Luxor to Aswan.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 3 nights of accommodation in a 5-star standard hotel in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis and 4 nights on a 5-star standard Nile cruise boat from Luxor to Aswan on a full board basis.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour package includes 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners.
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Will there be a guide during the tour?
Yes, all visits are accompanied by an English-speaking licensed Egyptologist.
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What transportation is provided during the tour?
All transport is provided on luxury air-conditioned vehicles, and domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan are included in economy class.
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Are there any optional tours available during the trip?
Yes, there are optional tours available such as the Sound and Light show at the Pyramids, a visit to Abu Simbel, and a tour of the Citadel of Saladin and the Bazaar of Khan El Khalili.
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What are some of the key sites visited during the Nile cruise?
During the Nile cruise, you will visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon, the Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, and the Granite Quarry with the unfinished Obelisk.
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Is entrance to the interior of a pyramid included in the tour?
No, entrance to the interior of a pyramid is not included in the tour package.
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Are drinks with meals included in the tour package?
No, drinks with meals are not included in the tour package.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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What happens on the last day of the tour?
On the last day, you will have breakfast at the hotel and then a private transfer to the airport with assistance for check-in procedures before departure.
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How does Today Voyages work?
We are an Online Travel Agency, specialized in Group Vacations and Private Vacations. We have been in business for over 30 years through our sister company Go West Tours and, throughout the years, have developed an extensive network of trusted professionals around the world and a structured methodology to screen our suppliers. Today Voyages offers a selection of tours that are designed, managed and operated by our network of trusted Tour Operators and DMCs. Our database is connected with our partners so that when you make a booking with us this will immediately be received and processed by the Tour Operator.
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What is an additional excursion or tour optional?
Certain tours might show a selection of additional excursions/optional activities that you may want to add to our standard itinerary. These services are priced separately and can be added to the cart before completing the booking. We believe these optional services to contribute to making your vacation unforgettable; however, you are in no way obliged to purchase them. All our tours are awesome with our without optional services!
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of today voyages charges.
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