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Exotic Egypt Nile Cruise Vacation

Have a cherished Egypt Nile Cruise Vacation to the breathtaking places in Egypt. Visit the majestic Giza pyramids of Mykerinus, Chefren and Cheops. Sail on world’s longest and most beautiful river Nile on board an amazing five star deluxe Cruise from Luxor to Aswan during which you shall see the most fascinating pharanoic sites such as Valley of Kings, Karnak  and Luxor temples, Hatshepsut temple and lot more.

 


Day 1: Arrival at Cairo

Our tour representative will meet you at Cairo International Airport and provide assistance. You will be taken to the hotel where you will have dinner and stay overnight.

 

Day 2: Tour of Egyptian Pyramids

After having breakfast, join a guided tour to the majestic Giza pyramids of Mykerinus, Chefren and Cheops, after that you will go on a trip to see the Great Sphinx, which has the Pharaoh’s head and a lion’s body, a statue dating back to time of Chephren. Visit the Valley Temple facing the magnificent statue. There are available optional tours to the Solar boat fronting the Cheops pyramid which will be charged an extra ticket on spot. Lunch will be served during the tour, after lunch the tour will commence to Sakarra, to see the Sakarra Complex and Djoser Pyramid which was the first pyramid to be constructed. After that you shall visit the Memphis, capital of old kingdom and reputed for its vast necropolis.

 

Day 3: Sightseeing in Cairo

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel after which you shall be guided by private escorts to visit the famous museum of Egypt, where you can also get to see the treasure room of Tutankhamen, the child king. You can also have an optional visit to mummies room present in the museum for an extra ticket paid on spot.

 

You will have lunch during the tour at HARD ROCK restaurant inside the Grand Hyatt hotel Cairo. After which you shall be taken to Saladin Citadel and you will also visit the Mohammad Ali Alabaster Mosque inside it. You will also get to see the Coptic Cairo, the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Then move to Giza train terminal where you board on a first class sleeping train to Aswan. You will have dinner and breakfast on board the train.

 

Day 4: Nile Cruise

Our representative will meet you at Aswan train terminal and assist your transfer for embarkation on board your cruise in the Nile River (Nile Dolphin Nile Cruise). Aswan is known of its many sights including the renowned High Dam, the majestic Philae temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. You will have dinner on board the cruise and stay overnight in Aswan. Enjoy sightseeing the most famous places in Egypt during your Egypt Nile cruise vacation.

 

Day 5: Sightseeing on board Nile Cruise

Sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy breakfast on board the cruise. You shall visit the temple of Kom Ombo which is shared by two Gods Haeroris and Sobek. After that, sail to Edfu and in the same time have lunch on board. Enjoy visits the Horus temple in Edfu and you will have afternoon tea while you sail to Esna. You will have have dinner and relax overnight on board the Cruise.

 

Day 6: Tours on Nile Cruise / Luxor

Sail to Luxor while enjoying breakfast breakfast on board. Upon arrival in Luxor visit the West bank of river Nile. You will be taken to Valley of Kings, and famous Queen Hatshepsut temple at El-Deir El-Bahari and majestic Colossi Memnon. Return onboard for lunch and travel to East Bank to visit the Luxor and Karnak temples. Afternoon tea on board after you tour of the East bank. You will have dinner on board and overnight stay in Luxor.

 

Day 7: Nile Cruise

Enjoy breakfast onboard the cruise at 8.00 A.M start your embarkation from the Nile cruise. You will then be transferred to Luxor train terminal at evening and travel to Cairo in first class sleeper train. Dinner and stay overnight on board.

 

Day 8: Cairo Sightseeing

Breakfast on board and after arriving Giza train terminal, our representative will meet you and take you to hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. You shall check-in and relax overnight. Enjoy optional tours to Cairo tower and Pharaonic village if you wish.

 

Day 9: Cairo or Optional Tours to Alexandria

This day is for a Cairo free day for shopping or personal sightseeing. Or take an optional tour to Alexandria and visit the Qaitbay Citadel which was built by Sultan Qaitbay during fifteenth century on spot of ancient lighthouse of Alexandria. You will also visit the grand Montazah palace that combines Florentine and Turkish styles of architecture after which you shall be taken to much admire Alexandria library. You will also be taken roman cemetery carved out of rock, the catacombs. You shall return to your hotel in Cairo and stay overnight.

 

Day 10: Back home

Enjoy breakfast at Cairo hotel and free time before taking your international flight back to home. You shall check out at hotel and travel to Cairo international airport in private air-conditioned vehicle.

 


 

Hotel Options

Recommended Hotels

 

City4 star hotel5 star hotel
CairoGrand Pyramids HotelLe Meridien Pyramids
Nile Cruise N/ANile Dolphin Cruise

Tour Inclusions

Inclusions

Assistance by our representative during arrival and departure.

All transfers to/from airport, hotels, train station and Nile cruise through private air-conditioned vehicle.

Four nights accommodation in best hotel in Cairo which includes breakfast.

3 nights stay on board 5 stars Deluxe Cruise (Nile Dolphin Cruise) on full board basis.

Round trip travel from Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo in first class sleeper which includes dinner and breakfast.

Entrance fees for the mentioned historical places in Cairo,Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu.

English speaking professional Egyptologist tour guide.

Sightseeing tours during your stay aboard the Nile cruise.

Lunch at top quality local restaurant during Cairo sightseeing.

Mineral water bottle and coffee or tea and lunch in Giza and Cairo.

Soft drinks and mineral water on board vehicles through out trip in Cairo and Giza.

Portage when required.

Free Mobile phone (charged) with local SIM Card during your hotel stays (2 min international calls or 30 minutes local calls)

Service charges and taxes.

 

Exclusions

International Flight expenses.

Entry visa for Egypt. You can purchase it upon arrival before passport control which would cost 15 USD for single person.

Any additional tours which you opt for that are not mentioned in the itinerary

Meals except at places indicated in list.

Any personal expenses and drinks.

Tipping Kitty

General Information

Notes

Prices are mentioned in US dollars for single family with two adults and one child below six years.  The prices are valid till 30/04/2012 expect during New Year’s Eve, Easter feasts and Christmas. Rates can be changed without any notice upon increase of government taxes.

To enter Egypt you must have a valid passport (should be at least 6 months valid beyond the scheduled return date).