Day 1: Arrive Egypt
Our representative will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport, and handle all your arrival procedures through passport control, luggage area and customs formalities. After that you will be transferred by a modern air-conditioned vehicle to your 5 star luxury Hotel in Cairo, Marriott hotel Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Pyramids Tour
Breakfast then move to start your blissful day kicking off at Memphis; the ancient capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was founded by King Menes. Poceed to the Step Pyramid at Sakkara which was designed by the architect Imhotep for his master King Zoser. Lunch at Al Ezba Restaurant. After that, move to visit the enchanting pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus at Giza. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dates back to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Luxor / Nile Cruise
Transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Luxor where you will be met and transferred to embark your 05 star luxurious Nile Cruise, M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess . In the afternoon you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour to the East Bank of the River Nile in Luxor. Here you will see the captivating Karnak and Luxor Temples that reflect the bewitching Pharaonic history. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and dinner.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4: Luxor Sightseeing
After breakfast transfer to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch & afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner on board.
Overnight in Edfu.
Day 5: Edfu & Kom Ombo
Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting Horus Temple at Edfu. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 6: Aswan Sightseeing
After breakfast pay a visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. Afterwards, sail aboard a felucca to visit the charming Botanical Garden. Return to the ship fr lunch. Dinner on board.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 7: Fly to Cairo
Disembark after breakfast, free ime in Aswan. Then you will be driven to Aswan Airport for flight to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 8: Egyptian Museum / Coptic Cairo
After breakfast, Proceed to visit the Egyptian Museum to see the treasures of Tutankhamun, among many other fascinating pharaonic artifacts. Lunch at Hard Rock Café restaurant. Then trip to see the Hanging Church and Abu Sirga Church at Coptic Cairo.
Back to the hotel and overnight.
Day 9: Free at Cairo / Optional Alexandria
Free day in Cairo or optional tour to Alexandria, the second capital of Egypt, visiting Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. See the grand Montazah Palace, which combines Turkish and Florentine architectural styles, then move on to the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs. Lunch at local restaurant.
Return to Cairo and overnight.
Day 10: Final Departure
Breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for departure.
Inclusions:
• Meet & assist at Cairo International Airport upon arrival and departure.
• Entry visa to Egypt (for non restricted nationalities).
• Accommodation in Cairo 5 nights at 5* luxury deluxe hotel including breakfast & taxes.
• Accommodation on 05 star luxury deluxe Nile cruise for 04 nights on full board basis.
• All Sightseeing Tours (private) in Cairo.
• All Sightseeing tours on your Nile Cruise as in the itinerary.
• Entrance fees to all sites as indicated in the itinerary.
• English Egyptologist guide through out your tours.
• All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Lunch during tours in Cairo.
• Domestic flight (Cairo – Luxor- Aswan – Cairo).
• Free mobile phone during your stay in Egypt (Charged about 30 minutes local & 03 minutes International).
• All service charges & taxes.
Exclusions:
• Drinks and any personal expenses.
• Entrance fees to special archeologist sites like (Mummies room at the Egyptian Museum – Inside one of The Pyramids).
• Tipping Kitty