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10-Day Best of Egypt Tours, Jewel of the Nile from Cairo Tour Code: 956-6716

From USD$1485  
Daily
Cairo, Egypt
English
10 9
Visit Aswan, Cairo, Luxor, Marsa Alam.
Price (/person)
    Single $2375
    Double $1485
    3rd Person
    Adult $1485
    Child $743
    Infant
    (Age 1 year-5 years)
    Free

Pricing Policy

  • Child rates: Child rates apply to those who are 6-11 years old. Children's policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents. Infants up to 5 years old are free of charge for the tour package sharing parent's accommodations.
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  • Lodging: maximum 3 people in one room
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Day 1: Cairo

As they arrive in Cairo, guests will transfer to their local hotels.
Standard Hotel: Pyramids park/similar
Deluxe Hotel: Cairo Pyramids Hotel--Steigenberger/similar

Day 2: Giza Pyramids - Sakkara - Memphis - Cairo (49 km)

After your breakfast, it'll be time to begin your tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx., the first visit of the day will be to the Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the World. You will have the chance to explore the wonders of the Great Pyramid and discover the beauty of the Sphinx. After enjoying the view and taking your lovely photos you will move to Sakkara, which includes the step pyramid of king Zoser the oldest pyramid in Egypt. After that you will move to Memphis. Here you'll see the best and the biggest statue of King Ramses the great. Finally, you'll head back to Cairo for another night at your hotel.
  • Cairo, EGYPT

    Cairo, EGYPT
    Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

    Great Sphinx of Giza

    The Great Sphinx rises above the desert majestically as the tallest monolith statue in the world. It was built during the Old Kingdom of Egypt, usually dated between 2558-2532 BCE, under the reign of Pharaoh Khafra.

    Pyramid of Khafre

    The Pyramid of Khafre is the second largest of the Giza Pyramids. It is estimated to have been built around 2570 BC. It was first fully explored in 1837 AD by John Perring.

    Pyramid of Khufu

    The oldest, largest, and most famous of the 3 pyramids at Giza, the Great Pyramid was built around 2560 BC in the 4th Egyptian Dynasty. For 3,800 years, it was the largest man-made structure in the world.
  • Sakkara, EGYPT

    Sakkara is a massive ancient burial ground in Egypt. It once served as the Necropolis for the ancient capital of Memphis. Djoser's Setp Pyramid is the oldest stone building complex in known history.

    Pyramid of Djoser

    Lying in the necropolis to the northwest of the ancient city of Memphis is this step-pyramid, built in the 27th century BC for the deceased Pharaoh Djoser by his vizier, Imhotep.
  • Memphis, EGYPT

    Memphis was the ancient capital of Aneb-Hetch, the first nome of Lower Egypt. Its ruins are located near the town of Mit Rahina, 20 km (12 mi) south of Giza. According to legend related by Manetho, the city was founded by the pharaoh Menes.
Standard Hotel: Pyramids park/similar
Deluxe Hotel: Mercure Le Sphinx/similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included

Day 3: Around Cairo City Tours & Museum

After breakfast, take a day trip to the Egyptian museum of Cairo you will enjoy the treasure of king Tutankhamun and many artifacts more than 120000 piece of art, after that you will have lunch at local restaurant BBQ chicken.Then will visit the Oldest churches in the world this place that blessed by the holy family when they visited Egypt as it is mentioned in the holy Bible , visit also the slums of Cairo near by the old churches. After that back to your hotel overnight at Cairo.
  • Cairo, EGYPT

    Cairo, EGYPT
    Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.
Standard Hotel: Pyramids Park or similar
Deluxe Hotel: Cairo Pyramids Hotel - Steigenberger or similar

Day 4: Nile Cruise from Aswan

After breakfast and you check out from your hotel in Cairo flying to Aswan city. This morning you will have the opportunity to join our optional excursion to Abu Simbel temples ,a part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This iconic temples was carved out of the mountainside in the New kingdom, during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II 1900 B.C. In Aswan you will visit the amazing temple of Goddess Isis of Love by motor boat. After that back to the cruise for lunch and some rest dinner will be on board.
  • Aswan, EGYPT

    Aswan, EGYPT
    Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.

    Abu Simbel Temples

    These two massive rock temples in Aswan were carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II. They were forgotten for thousands of years, buried under sand until their rediscovery in 1813.

    Temple of Isis on Philae

    This temple was built on the island of Philae, which sits downstream of the Aswan Dam, in the 4th century BC. The temple has been noted for its architectural prowess.
Standard Hotel: Nile Cruise or similar
Deluxe Hotel: M/S Nile Dolphin/Nile premium/Crown Jewel or similar

Day 5: Nile Cruise: Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples (179 km)

After breakfast on board your Nile cruise will arrive at Kom Ombo temple or the Crocodile temple, visit very unique temple on the bank of the Nile dedicated to God Sobek the Crocodile. Then we will also visit the Crocodile Museum. Back to your cruise for Lunch then continue sailing towards Edfu city visit the falcon temple. After this trip to Edfu temple, we will go back to your Nile cruise rest to the end of the day. Dinner on board, overnight on board.
  • Aswan, EGYPT

    Aswan, EGYPT
    Aswan is a city in the south of Egypt, and is the capital of the Aswan Governorate.Aswan is a busy market and tourist centre located just north of the Aswan Dam on the east bank of the Nile at the first cataract.

    Temple of Kom Ombo

    This double temple was built between 180-47 BC during the Ptolemaic dynasty. The southern part of the temple is dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god and creator of the world, while the southern half is dedicated to Horus the Elder.
Standard Hotel: Ms/Sara (Nile Cruise)
Deluxe Hotel: M/S Nile Dolphin/M.Sconcerto/Nile Premium (Nile Cruise)
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Included|Dinner: Included

Day 6: Luxor-Valley of the kingd & Karnak temple

Today we will visit the incredible Karnak temple complex, part of the ancient city of Thebes. Dedicated to the powerful God Amun, it offers a vast mix of temples, chapels, statues and obelisks. After that, we will continue visiting Luxor temlpe. Back to the cruise for lunch then visit Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut temple then back to your cruise.
  • Luxor, EGYPT

    Luxor, EGYPT
    Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.

    Karnak Temple

    This vast complex of ruined temples was once the great Egyptian city of Thebes. It is a vast, open-air museum where visitors can see a cross-section into many eras of ancient Egyptian culture.

    Luxor Temple

    This large temple complex was the grand monument in ancient Thebes. Constructed around 1400 BCE, various sections were built under the rule of the famous pharaohs Tutankhamen and Ramesses II.

    Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut

    Nestled into a set of cliffs in the ancient city of Thebes, now modern day Luxor, this ancient temple is dedicated to the god Amen-Ra. It is considered the closest ancient Egyptians came to the Calssical style of architecture.

    Valley of the Kings

    This valley is named because during a period of about 500 years, several Egyptian pharaohs were buried here. It is one of the most significant Egyptian archaeological sites.
Standard Hotel: M.S Concerto (Nile Cruise) or sililar
Deluxe Hotel: M/S Nile Dolphin/Nile premium/Crown Jewel or similar

Day 7: Luxor to Marsa Alam (11190 km)

After the final breakfast in Luxor we will go to Marsa Alam where you will check-in at your hotel upon arrival. The rest of the day belongs to you, but there will be opportunities for snorkeling, diving and other water sport activities. Optional. overnight at Marsa Alam.
  • Luxor, EGYPT

    Luxor, EGYPT
    Luxor is a city on the east bank of the Nile River in Egypt. It's on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs' capital at the height of their power, during the 16th-11th centuries B.C.E.
  • Marsa Alam, EGYPT

    Marsa Alam is a resort town on the Red Sea in Egypt. It’s renowned for its sandy beaches and coral reefs. The U-shaped Abu Dabab Bay is known for its sea turtles and dugongs (sea cows). Kite-surf site El Naaba Lagoon is separated from the open sea by a coral reef. Wadi el-Gemal National Park, south of the town, encompasses desert, seagrass beds, reefs and islands.

Day 8: Marsa Alam

A full day for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities available upon request.
  • Marsa Alam, EGYPT

    Marsa Alam is a resort town on the Red Sea in Egypt. It’s renowned for its sandy beaches and coral reefs. The U-shaped Abu Dabab Bay is known for its sea turtles and dugongs (sea cows). Kite-surf site El Naaba Lagoon is separated from the open sea by a coral reef. Wadi el-Gemal National Park, south of the town, encompasses desert, seagrass beds, reefs and islands.

Day 9: Marsa Alam to Cairo (10729 km)

After breakfast our representative will escort you to Marsa Alam airport back to Cairo-Overnight in Cairo
  • Marsa Alam, EGYPT

    Marsa Alam is a resort town on the Red Sea in Egypt. It’s renowned for its sandy beaches and coral reefs. The U-shaped Abu Dabab Bay is known for its sea turtles and dugongs (sea cows). Kite-surf site El Naaba Lagoon is separated from the open sea by a coral reef. Wadi el-Gemal National Park, south of the town, encompasses desert, seagrass beds, reefs and islands.
  • Cairo, EGYPT

    Cairo, EGYPT
    Cairo, Egypt's sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. Nearby, Giza is site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century B.C.E. In Gezira Island's leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

Day 10: Cairo

After breakfast, guests will transfer to the airport depending on the time of their departure flights.
  • The tour representative will pick you up at the airport at whatever time you arrive, and this also goes for the time of drop offs. So please provide your flight information at booking.

Price Includes

  • Domestic Flight Tickets
  • 4 Nights Hotel Accommodation in Cairo
  • 3 Nights Full Board Nile Cruise
  • 2 Nights Full Board in Marsa Allam
  • Airport Pick & Drop Off (Around the Clock)
  • Entrance Fees
  • Lunch during day tours in Cairo
  • Meals during the tours & on the cruise
  • Tour Guide
  • All transportation in destination location
  • All transportation in private Vehicle
  • All Taxes Applicable

Price Excludes

  • Any optional excursions not included
  • Tips for guide and driver
  • Beverages and drinks
  • Entry visa, at airport upon arrival

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  • Once booked this tour cannot be cancelled.
  • Prices may vary and are subject to availability by season, weekend, and/or holiday.
  • While we will make every effort to maintain a regular operation, we reserve the right to cancel a scheduled trip and issue a full refund to affected customers under special circumstances.

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