Inclusions
- Hotels 4* as per itinerary including Breakfast (Flamenco Hotel Cairo or similar)
- 3N on the Nile Cruise (5 star deluxe) with all meals
- Sightseeing as per itinerary by private cab with driver and Egyptologist guide
- All airport transfers by private cab
- Visa assistance
- GST
Key Exclusions
- International Flights & Domestic Flights
- Lunch and Dinner on certain days
- Admission tickets are not included
- Visa Fees
Arrive in Cairo
A representative and driver will be waiting for you outside the airport after clearing customs and baggage claim to welcome you to Cairo. From there, we will provide transportation in a late model air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel of your choice in the greater Cairo or Giza area.
Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Memphis, and Sakkara Tour OR Egyptian Museum
Commence a full-day tour to the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Memphis, and Sakkara from Cairo. Discover about the treasures of the ancient world with your guide.
Begin your trip by visiting the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinos. Getting close to the Sphinx, the mythical guardian with a lion's body and King Chephren's head, is the best part of this section.
Get your picture taken next to the impressive statue and give it some praise.
You will then visit Sakkara which is approximately a 27 km journey away from Cairo. The high point of this section is the Step Pyramid. It is built for King Zoser, and is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution.
You will then proceed to Memphis, the ancient Egyptian capital. Return to the hotel for the night following the tour.
This tour is a full day and includes an Egyptologist Guide, Driver and a late model air-conditioned vehicle
You can also choose to visit the Egyptian Museum instead of Memphis and Sakkara. However, both attractions can not be covered on the same day as sites close by 4PM.
Note: Depending on plane ticket costs you can either fly out to Aswan very early in the morning on the next day OR You can fly into Aswan after the day tour and spend one night in an a hotel in Aswan.
Philae Temple and Felucca Adventure
Departure Cairo Airport transfer from hotel – a driver will meet you in your Cairo or Giza hotel lobby and provide transportation to your departing flight. Transportation provided will be in a late model air-conditioned vehicle.
Arriving Aswan Airport transfer to tour – A representative and driver will be waiting for you outside the airport to welcome you to Aswan. From there, you will continue directly to your first tour of the day. Transportation provided will be a late model air-conditioned vehicle. Your luggage will remain safe with the driver during your tour.
Philae temple – Todays journey will take you to one of the most popular tour sites in Aswan – the gorgeous Philae Temple. The Philae temple sits on an island and was said to be one of the burying-places of Osiris. The temple has a wonderful history your guide will share with you. This tour includes an Egyptologist guide and round-trip motorboat tickets.
After the morning tour to Philae you will check into the Nile cruise boat for lunch and check in
Felucca adventure In and Around Aswan – Felucca adventures are a great way to get up and close with the Nile and an excellent way to spend a day visiting the areas Nubian sites. Felucca adventures can include visits to a variety of sites and the time needed can be estimated. Popular sites include: colorful Nubian Villages, St Simeons Monastery (where camel rides can be arranged), Botanical Gardens on Kitcheners Island, Sunrise Bird Watching, a coffee making tour, swimming in the Nile, Tombs of the Nobles, hiking to Quebbet El Hawa, Sehel Island, Elephantine Island or just cruising on the Nile and enjoying time on the water. Nubian Felucca captain will serve as your guide to the area.
Dinner and lodging on the boat
Abu Simbel Round Trip & Kom Ombo Temple
Today’s adventure will take you to the grand temples of Abu Simbel. The tour will begin by picking you up in the lobby of your cruise boat promptly at 4:30am for your departure to Abu Simbel – we suggest asking your Cruise Boat front desk the night before to provide you a breakfast box that you can take on your adventure.
The tour to Abu Simbel takes between 8 to 9 hours round trip from Aswan including 2-3 hours at the temples themselves. The tour includes a safe and reliable driver in a late model air-conditioned vehicle. Entrance fees to Abu Simbel is not included.
You return to the boat later and it begins to sail during the lunch time to Kom Ombo temple.
Visit Kom Ombo and then continue sailing to Edfu where the boat ports for the night
Dinner and lodging on the boat
Edfu Temple and Arrival in Luxor
Breakfast in Edfu. Visit the Temple of Horus, falcon-headed god of the sky. It was built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III, which is stunningly well-preserved and its colorful structure reveals what temple worship in ancient Egypt was like. Post that get back on board and sail to Luxor. After having dinner on board, stay overnight in Luxor.
Full Day East and West Bank Luxor Tour
Enjoy a full day visiting the most famous sites in Luxor on both sides of the River Nile. On the East Bank you will visit the famous Karnak and Luxor temples and on the West Bank you will visit The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. This is the best way to see Luxor’s “greatest hits” if you only have a short period of time. This tour includes a driver, late model air-conditioned vehicle and an Egyptologist guide. Entrance fees to the various sites are extra.
If there is time free between the tour and airport transfer you can be dropped in a hotel for dinner.
Departure Luxor Airport transfer from tour – At the conclusion of your days tour, we will provide transportation to the Luxor airport for your departing flight. Transportation provided will be a late model air-conditioned vehicle.
Final Departure
On the last day of your trip transfer to the Cairo airport by a private cab from your hotel.
Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Memphis, and Sakkara Tour OR Egyptian Museum
Philae Temple and Felucca Adventure
Abu Simbel Round Trip
Kom Ombo Temple
Edfu Temple
Valley of Kings, Karnak Temple, Temple of Hatshepsut
All sightseeings and airport transfers by private cab. Pick and drop for sightseeings from the hotel.
Flamenco Hotel Cairo or similar
Nile Cruise on 5* deluxe Egyptial Boat
Airport transfers included by private cab.
All Inclusive meals in Nile cruise
Entry Charges to Sightseeings (approx. Rs 4,000 - Rs 8,000 depending on attractions entered)
Day 1
Arrive in Cairo
Cairo
Day 2
Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx, Memphis, and Sakkara Tour OR Egyptian Museum
Cairo
Day 3
Philae Temple and Felucca Adventure
Nile Cruise
Day 4
Abu Simbel Round Trip & Kom Ombo Temple
Nile Cruise
Day 5
Edfu Temple and Arrival in Luxor
Nile Cruise
Day 6
Full Day East and West Bank Luxor Tour
Cairo.
Day 7
Final Departure
Cairo.