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| Duration | 15 days | 12 days |
| Price From | $ 1,785 | $ 1,883 |
| Price Per Day | $ 119 | $ 157 |
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| Trip Style | Private guided tour | Retreats |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Luxury |
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| Flights & Transport | Internal airfare and ground transport included | Internal airfare and ground transport included |
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13 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 4 Dinners |
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Best Egypt Explorer Tours an intensive programme carefully constructed and beautifully paced. It will appeal to Historians and novices with a thirst for knowledge and those who enjoy their comfort! Best Egypt Explorer is a must do tour! |
Enjoy your Cairo , Aswan , Luxor , Edfu , Kom Ombo , Abu Simbel Tour to Live in the laps of history and explore the charm of Egypt in this 11 tour, the local inhabitants, the food and local experiences |
Day 1: Cairo
Welcome to Cairo! At the airport, our representative will greet you and provide assistance with airport procedures. You will be comfortably transferred to your hotel.
Enjoy a free evening. Overnight at your Hotel
Day 2: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
The day begins with the Great Pyramid at Giza. It was the tallest man made structure in the world for over 3,800 years. Our expert guide will accompany you to the Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, and then to Saqqara to witness the first pyramid of them all, the 2648 BC-completed Step Pyramid of Djoser. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 3: Cairo / Alexandria
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Today we travel north to Egyptian 2nd largest city Alexandria. This Mediterranean City founded by Alexander the Great has many unique attractions. Spend the day viewing the relics of a bygone age, including such sites as Pompeii Pillar, the only Amphitheatre built by the Romans in Egypt, the Alexandria Library, the Quitbey Forte and more. Before returning back to Cairo we also stop for lunch overlooking the ocean and enjoy an Alexandria specialty – Seafood! Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 4: Cairo / Aswan
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Today you will stand in communion with the magnificent treasures of the Egyptian Museum including Tutankhamun fabulously famous Gold Mask. Then we guide you to the city Islamic areas including the Citadel of Saladdin and its Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali.
Next the citys oldest area; Coptic Cairo awaits you. Here El Muallaqa, the Hanging Church, was built into the walls of the Roman fortress of Babylon.This is followed by St Sergius said to be a resting place of the Holy Family, and finally enjoy free time at Khan el Khalili, the major souk in the Islamic bazaar district. This evening we transfer to the train station and take the overnight sleeper train to Aswan enjoying dinner and breakfast in your own cabin. Overnight Sleeper Train.
Day 5: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast
On arrival in Aswan you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Today you take a short ferry across the Nile to Agilika Island Philae Temple, a beautiful dedication to the goddess Isis. Marvel at Aswan dams — the Old and the High, and end the afternoon on a traditional felucca. You will sail to tusk-shaped Elephantine Island and the spectacular botanical Kitchener Island. This evening there is time to explore Aswan’s renowned markets. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 6: Aswan / Abu Simbel / Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
We commence with an early morning transfer for Abu Simbel by road. Arrive and enjoy your guided tour of the Temples of Abu Simbel with free time.
Return back to Aswan to be welcomed aboard your 5 star luxury cruise ship, and aclimatise yourself with your inviting cabin.After lunch spend the afternoon at leisure. During the evening there’s an optional tour to the illuminated Philae Temple. Overnight Cruise Boat.
Day 7: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Enjoy your morning while cruising, disembark at Kom Ombo and explore its double Temple, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus. During lunch you will cruise towards the ancient cities of Esna and Edfu. Disembark in Edfu to visit the remarkably well preserved Temple of Horus. Continue sailing to Luxor arriving late evening. Overnight cruise boat.
Day 8: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Your morning is free. This afternoon explore 4,000 year-old Luxor, evocative site of the ancient city of Thebes and the worlds greatest open air museum. Enter the Karnak Temple Complex a vast area of temples, chapels, pylons and the Great Temple of Amun. Walk down the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes that connect the Precinct of Mut, the Precinct of Amun-Re and the Luxor Temple. Overnight cruise boat.
Day 9: Luxor / Sharm el Sheikh / Dahab
Meals: Breakfast
It will be an early start to avoid the heat of the Nile west bank. As you enter the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, you will pass Deir El Madina, Madinet Habou and the Colossi of Memnon. Visit the colonnaded temple that was uniquely dedicated to a queen Queen Hatshepsut. Return to the East bank and transfer to the airport for your flight to Sharm el Sheikh. Arrive to the airport where you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Dahab (1 hour drive). Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 10: Dahab
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
A 4×4 Jeep safari of South Sinai accelerates the morning. First you will confront the double canyon; then you will traverse the Valley of the Wings. Next, it is onwards to Nawames El Kon. Sand dunes are your playground until lunch at the oasis where local Bedouins are your convivial hosts. A relaxed early evening drive will take you to your hotel in Dahab. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 11: Dahab
Meals: Breakfast
Today is snorkelling day, and Dahab’s Blue Hole is renowned for this watery activity. Relax until the midday sun reflects on its azure blue waters. Return for some free time at your hotel. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 12: Dahab
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Early in the morning we will escort you, air conditioned by road to Saint Catherine city. You will face Mount Sinai, Moses 2,285m summit of The Ten Commandments. Proceed to visit UNESCO World Heritage Site – Saint Catherine Monastery, beautifully situated at the foot of Mount Sinai. Back at Dahab, enjoy the rest of the afternoon as free time. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 13: Dahab / Sharm el Sheikh / Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Today you will be driven to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight to Cairo. Check in at your hotel, and then the rest of your day/night is free. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 14: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to Cairo Airport for your departure from Egypt.
Day 01: Cairo ( Arrival To Egypt )
Welcome to Egypt, arrival to Cairo international airport, meet & assist at the airport with our representative, then transfer with our representative by modern air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel in Cairo, Overnight in Cairo.
Day 02: Cairo ( Giza Pyramids – Egyptian Museum )
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, Start Cairo day tour, visiting one of the seven wonders of the world, The three Pyramids of Giza belong to the fourth dynasty, The Great Pyramid of Cheops, The Second Pyramid of Chephren,The Third Pyramid of Menkawra ( Mikernos ) and The Sphinx. Then visit of The Egyptian Museum, which contains the great collection from the Old, Middle and New Kingdom of the pharaonic period, The Egyptian Museum contains about 130.000 pieces from ancient Egyptian history,( Mummy hall in The Egyptian Museum is not included ). Go back to hotel Overnight in Cairo. At the night ( Optional tour Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids ).
Day 03: Cairo / Luxor ( Nile Cruise ) By Flight
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport, fly to Luxor, arrival to Luxor , visit the East Bank of luxor, visit to Temple of Karnak, the main temple was dedicated to the worship of the God Amon, check in in nile cruise, lunsh ,afternoon visit the Temple of Luxor. It was connected to the Karnak Temple by an avenue flanked by sphinxes. It was built by two pharaohs fundamentally, Amenhotep III (who built the interior area ) and Ramses II (who finished the temple ). Overnight on board your Nile Cruise in Luxor
Day 04: Luxor / Esna / Edfu ( Nile Cruise )
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Early morning ( Optional tour to Hot Air Balloon in Luxor ). Breakfast, move to West Bank of Luxor to visit, The Valley of Kings ( Which containing the Tombs of the new kingdom ), including only 03 Royal Tombs and excluding ( Tutankhamen Tomb, it is with extra fees ), then visit to Temple of queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El- Bahary ( The famous pharaonic woman who reigned in the new kingdom ), continue visiting Colossi of Memnon Statues, after lunch sailing to Esna / Edfu, during the sailing watching Esna lock, then sailing to Edfu, dinner and Overnight on board your Nile Cruise .
Day 05: Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan ( Nile Cruise )
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, visit Edfu Temple ( Horus the Falcon ) one of the best conserved temple in all of Egypt, sailing to Kom Ombo, lunch and visit the famous Temple of Kom Ombo ( Temple of God Sobek - The Crocodile ), sailing to Aswan, dinner and Overnight on board your Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Day 06: Aswan ( Nile Cruise )
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, Visit the Unfinished Obelisk in the Quarry of Granite in Aswan. After lunch, have a tour by riding Felucca in the Nile around Botanic Garden, Agha Khan, and Elephantine Island ( non -Stop ). ( Optional visit to Nubian Village ), Overnight on board your Nile Cruise in Aswan.
Day 07: Aswan / Abu Simbel By Road ( Lake Nasser Cruise )
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Breakfast, Check Out Cruise. Transfer by modern air-conditioned vehicle to Abu Simbel
( about 03 hours ), arrival at Abu Simbel, Check-in ,and board the Cruise Lake Nasser, after lunch on board, visit to the famous temple of Ramses II ( Abu Simbel Temple ) proceed to visit the small Temple of Queen Nefertiti his wife. In t evening Sound and Light Show at the Temple of Abu Simbel. Overnight on board your Cruise in Lake Nasser.
Day 08: Kasr Ibrim / Tomb Of Pennut ( Lake Nasser Cruise )
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, panorama visit of Citadel of Kasr Ibrim, navigation, lunch, and visit the Temples of Amada, Derr, and the Tomb of Pennut, after the visit, return to have and continue sailing towards Wadi El Seboua. Overnight in Lake Nasser Cruise.
Day 09: Wadi El Seboua / Temples Of Dakka And Meharraka ( Lake Nasser Cruise )
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
After breakfast, enjoy your day tour to visit Wadi el Seboua Temple. The temple was constructed during the reign of Ramses II to celebrate his victory of Kush. The Arabic name Wadi el Seboua translates as 'Valley of the Lions', referring to the avenue of sphinxes leading to the temple. After time at Wadi el Seboua, visit of the Temples of Dakka and Mehraka. After the visit return to the boat and sail to Aswan and final night on board in Lake Nasser.
Day 10: Kalabsha Temple / Bet El Wali / Aswan / Cairo ( By Flight )
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, check out the Cruise and enjoy an excursion to visit Kalabsha Temple located on the edge of Lake Nasser, the Kiosk of Kertassi and Beit al Wali (one of the famous temples of Ramses II Later , transfer to Aswan Airport, fly to Cairo, arrival Cairo Airport, transfer to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Day 11: Cairo ( Citadel - Coptic Cairo - Khan El Khalili )
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, start with our English speaking Guide by modern air-conditioned vehicle, visit to Mohamed Ali Mosque ( Alabaster Mosque ) and Citadel of Salah El-Din and finally proceed to Old Cairo, Visit the Hanging Church, Abu Serga Church, one of the places where The Holy Family Were Hidden in Egypt , Ben Ezra Synagog, then visit to Khan El Khalili Bazar, back to hotel, overnight in Cairo.
Day 12: Cairo ( Final Departure )
Meals: Breakfast
Breakfast at hotel. transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
