Egyptian Tour
This year I am seeing an increase in travel to exotic ports of call, and Egypt – the cradle of civilization, has always been high on most traveler’s bucket list. The country is once again stable and all US tour operators are once again accepting reservations for travel to this intriguing land. In an attempt to fill space for last minute travel (the month of March only) this exceptional tour listed below is one of those “rare” extremely incredible values.
This luxury individual tour includes the most important sights in Cairo and Upper Egypt – the great Pyramids, Egyptian museum, Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings and Queens (just to name a few) on this 10 days luxury tour. I can add days, change hotels, anything you desire as this is a custom tour. In Egypt a private tour guide is included in all tours at no additional cost – this is the most expeditious way to tour this land so you can have a tour guide at your disposal that will take care of you each and every step of the way. Also included is the wonderful Nile cruise on the luxury St. George ship...
I hope that anyone who wants to travel to Egypt will take advantage of this incredible deal – this price is over 50% off normal rates and this offer is ONLY good for the month of MARCH.
If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me – Joyce, jc@incrediblejourney.net or 888-729-6899.
Friday, Day 1 - Arrival in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo international Airport.
Upon disembarkation and after clearing your passport formalities , you will be met by our English speaking representatives who will assist you through customs and luggage handling followed by transfer you to your accommodation,your first class hotel, Grand Hyatt Cairo, Grand room, with Nile view
Saturday, Day 2 - Cairo (Old Cairo)
After breakfast, you will be picked up by your private guide and chauffeur for a full day tour of Cairo and its environs.
Your tour will start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb. Then drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church, a Coptic church also known as the Hanging Church filled with remarkable works of art, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Egypt.
After a lunch break at a local restaurant, you will continue your tour with a visit to the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Mohammad Ali with a commanding panoramic view of the city. Your visit to Cairo will not be complete without a visit to Khan el Khalili, better known as the Souk, a great market place for shopping and mingling with Egyptians.
Breakfast & Lunch
Sunday, Day 3 - Cairo (The Pyramids)
Your private tour will begin with a drive to the pyramids at Sakkara, beginning with ancient Memphis, the first capital of United Upper and Lower Egypt.
Two of the main pyramids will be visited on this sight; the Pyramids of Unas and the Pyramid of Teti. While both pyramids are in bad shape, the burial and funerary chambers are worth visiting.
After a leisurely lunch, you will visit the pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, located on the outskirts of Cairo, and considered amongst the seven Wonders of the World. The Great Pyramids are over 4500 years old, and are massive in size, with some of the blocks weighing in excess of two and a half tons each. A short walking distance from the pyramids, you will find the Great Sphinx of Gin, built in 2620 BC in the likeness of then King of Egypt Chephran (Khafre). The ancient monument – 187 feet long and 65 feet high – is a human headed lion wearing a royal headdress, sitting in guard of the Great Pyramids.
Breakfast & Lunch
Monday, Day 4 - Cairo - Luxor
You will be picked up at the hotel for a private transfer to the airport in preparation for your direct flight to Luxor where upon arrival, you will be met and escorted to the pier for embarkation (before Lunch) aboard your Nile Cruise boat the Sonesta St. George.
Lunch on board
Visit East Bank (Karnak and Luxor Temple)
Afternoon tea
Dinner on board
Free at Leisure
Overnight in Luxor
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Tuesday, Day 5 - Nile Cruise
Visit the West Bank (Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari and the colossi Memnon)
Sail to Esna at 13:00
Lunch on board
Afternoon tea
Captain’s welcome cocktail
Dinner on board
Folkloric Show (Rababa Show)
Overnight in Esna
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wednesday, Day 6 - Nile Cruise
Sail to Edfu at 5:00
Breakfast on board
Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
Sail to Kom Ombo
Lunch on board
Afternoon Tea
Visit the Temple shared by Two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo
Dinner on board
Egyptian Galabbiya party
Overnight in Kom Omb
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Thursday, Day 7 - Nile Cruise
Sail to Aswan
Breakfast on board
Visit the High Dam, Philae temple and the Granite Quarries
Lunch on board
Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener's Island
Afternoon Tea
Dinner on board
Belly Dance and Egyptian Folkloric Show
Overnight in Aswan
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Friday, Day 8 - Nile Cruise
Breakfast on board
Disembarkation at 08:00 AM
You will be picked up and transferred to Movenpick Elephantine’s Island Resort Aswan.
Saturday, Day 9 - Aswan - Cairo
You will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flight to Cairo.
Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you are met and assisted by a tour representative and transferred to the Intercontinental City Stars for your overnight stay.
Breakfast
Sunday, Day 10 - Homeward Bound
Your private driver and escort will take you to the airport for your flight home.
Breakfast
Price p/person based on double occupancy $2100 p/person all taxes and you can add on days for 50% off
