Egypt Luxury Tour
Egypt Luxury Tour is designed for you to experience an executive holiday to the famous historical and archaeological sites in Cairo, discover the immortal monuments of the Pharaonic civilization such as Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus in addition to Valley of the Kings and karnak Temples in Luxor. Also, enjoy visiting Horus Temple, Sobek Temple, Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the High Dam in Aswan. Not only that, experience two exciting cruises along the River Nile and the Lake Nasser.
Day 1: Welcome to Egypt
Welcome to Cairo the home of Egypt’s greatest engineering feat during the ancient times. On your arrival at Cairo International Airport a 123EgyptTours.com representative will welcome & assist you to enter Egypt. After which you will be transferred to Le Meredien Pyramids Hotel via an air-conditioned vehicle. Night accommodation is arranged for your convenience in Cairo.
Day 2: Day tour of the Pyramids
After breakfast is served at the hotel, see first capital of Egypt, Memphis. From there the your tour of magnificent Egyptian desert will proceed to Sakkara Complex the location of Step Pyramid designed for King Zoser by the architect Imhotep.
Lunch will be served at Al Ezba Restaurant. Afterwards sit back and enjoy your visit via a private air-conditioned vehicle to the Great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus. Then take a look at the one of the most famous structures in the world the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple fronting it. Overnight accommodation is arranged in Cairo.
Day 3: Experience Luxor and start of Nile Cruise
Move to Cairo Airport there you will take a flight to Luxor. There you will met by a 123egypttours.com representative and you will be transported to start of your 5 star superior Nile Cruise, Movenpick Radamis I. After embarkation in the afternoon you will accompanied by your tour guide for a tour of Nile’s Eastern Bank in Luxor. Eastern Side of the Nile in Luxor is the site of the famous Luxor and Karnak temples. Move back to your ship for dinner and overnight accommodation.
Day 4: Day tour and sightseeing in Luxor’s Western Bank
This day will be spent touring the Western Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari, and the massive Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch & afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner will be on board the river cruise and overnight stay in Edfu.
Day 5: Visit Edfu & Kom Ombo
Right after finishing breakfast aboard the luxury cruise, you will be accompanied by a certified Egypt tourist guide to your next visit – Edfu to see the Horus Temple. After completing the tour of this famous temple, you will be transported to Kom Ombo to see the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Horoeris, with lunch aboard the cruise ship. Dinner will be served onboard the cruise vessel while sailing for Aswan.
Day 6: Day tour in Aswan
There is no shortage for places and attractions to see at Aswan. Get to see the High Dam, The Unfinished Obelisk and the majestic Philae Temple. Try out an optional felucca ride to Elephantine Island. Stay overnight in Aswan on board the Nile cruise ship.
Day 7: Start of the Lake Cruise
Disembark right after breakfast. Transfer via a private air-conditioned vehicle to embark your 5 star deluxe Lake cruise, M/S Movenpick Prince Abbas. After having lunch onboard the cruise. See Abu-Simbel by visiting the Temple of Abu Simbel.
Day 8: Hop on the Lake Nasser Cruise
Breakfast will be served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim. Upon arrival at Kasr Ibrim a tour will be conducted on the ship's sun deck since entrance to the site is not permitted. Lunch served while sailing to Amada. Upon arrival there visit the temples of Amada and Derr as well as the tomb of Penout. A relaxing afternoon sail will follow as you move to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner and overnight aboard the Lake cruise.
Day 9: Tour Wadi El Seboua and Temple of Dekka
In the morning take the opportunity to visit to Wadi El Seboua, the temples of Dakka, and Meharakka. Lunch will be on board the cruise. After which you will be sailing to Aswan while dining and overnight on board.
Day 10: Experience Kalabsha Temple and Beit El Wali
This day will be the last aboard the cruise. After disembarkation, visit the Kalabsha temple, Beit El Wali and the Kiosk of Kertassi. Towards the end of the day you will have to transfer to Aswan Airport to board your flight to Cairo where you will be spending the night.
Day 11: Day Tour and Sightseeing in Alexandria
Alexandria was known because of its lighthouse (Pharos), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It is the sight of Pompey's Pillar, a monument of the Roman Emperor Diocletian, and Qaitbey Citadel built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. From there proceed to see the grand Montazah Palace, which combines Turkish and Florentine architectural styles. See the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs.The night will be spent in Cairo, breakfast and lunch will be included in this day tour.
Day 12: Homeward Bound
The last day of your Egypt Luxury tour will start with breakfast at your hotel, and then transfer to Cairo International Airport for return flight.
Hotel Options
Recommended Hotel/Cruises
| City | 5 star deluxe hotel | 5 star deluxe cruise |
| Cairo | Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel | M/S Movenpick Prince Abass and Royal Viking Cruise |
Tour Inclusions
Inclusions
123EgyptTours.com will provide a personalized welcome and assistance service at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure.
4 nights accommodation in Cairo at Le Meredien Pyramids Hotel a 5 star deluxe hotel that serves daily breakfast.
4 nights accommodation aboard a 5 star River cruise vessel on full board meals.
3 nights accommodation aboard a 5 star Lake Cruise vessel on full board meals.
Lunch during tours in Cairo and Alexandria.
Entrance fees to all sites and all private sightseeing tours a mention in the itinerary and lunch on all day tours.
Domestic flights Cairo – Luxor and Aswan – Cairo via Egyptair.
All transfers via an accessible air-conditioned vehicle.
Professional Egyptologist tour guide during your trip.
Free Portage.
Use of mobile phone for free during your stay in Egypt (Charged with 30 minutes local & 3 minutes International) to keep in touch with your family and friends back home and the tour provider.
All taxes and service fees.
Exclusions
International Airfare to and from Egypt.
Egypt entry visa, for non restricted nationalities however you can buy it upon arrival before passport control. Visa Cost $ 15 or 11 Euro per person adult or child.
Any additional or optional tours mentioned in the itinerary.
Extra expenses in the hotels mentioned (like additional meals, drinks, laundry, among others).
Tipping for the staff (not obligatory).
General Information
Notes
Rates are quoted in US Dollars and are based on double occupancy. Rates are valid until 30/04/2012 not including holidays like Christmas, New Year’s Eve and Easter. Moreover, rates could be changed without prior notice, shall the government increase taxes.
To enter Egypt, you must have a valid passport (Should be at least 6 months valid beyond the scheduled return date).
Single supplement is applied for those coming with others and prefer single occupancy.
Accommodations at these hotels will be subject to availability.
Group discount rates applicable for Egypt Luxury Tour.
