Wonders of Ancient Egypt Winter 2021- 2022

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Duration

12 Days

Tour Type

Specific Tour

Group Size

8 people

Languages

English

About this tour

  • The enduring buzz of Cairo’s bustling city streets and imposing Great Pyramids of Giza launch your discovery of ancient Egypt, cruising down the life-source of this land through the Valley of the Kings past the temples and tombs of Luxor, the Temple of Horus and the Graeco-Roman double temple at Kom-Ombo.
  • City tour in Luxor and Cairo.
  • Cruise in a felucca across the Nile.
  • See the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, the Sound and Light show in Luxor.
  • View the Step Pyramid in Sakkara, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo.
  • Visit the temples of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the temple dedicated to Goddess Hathor at Dendera, the Temple of Horus, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, the temple at Kom-Ombo and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo.

Included/Excluded

  • Transportation on private air-conditioned vehicles
  • Accommodation in Cairo at 5-star hotel, including breakfast
  • 8 days, 7 nights on board a 5-star Nile cruise, on full board basis
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Abu Simbel, and Aswan
  • English-speaking Egyptologist guides
  • All entrance fees and transfers
  • Internal flights (Cairo-Luxor; Luxor-Cairo)
  • All service charge and taxes.
  • International Airfare
  • Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended)
  • Entry fees to the chambers of the pyramids
  • Entry fees to the tomb of Tut Ankh Amun in Luxo
  • Camel ride
  • Drinks and any personal expenses
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Optional tours not included as part of the itinerary

Itinerary

You are met on arrival at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. Relax and soak up the atmosphere in this ancient city.

See the limestone Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Visit Sakkara and see the Step Pyramid. Marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and see the Sphinx. Enjoy a view of the pyramids at night and an unforgettable Sound and Light Show.

Fly to Luxor for a guided tour of the Karnak Temple complex and explore the Great Temple of Luxor. Board your cruise ship, your home for the next seven nights.

Explore the Dendera Temple, dedicated to the Goddess Hathor, and later sail via the Esna Lock to Edfu.

Visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. After exploring this magnificent sight, your cruise continues to Aswan. Tonight, dress up in galabeas and enjoy some Egyptian culture and cuisine.

View the Unfinished Obelisk and visit the impressive High Dam in Aswan. Travel by motorboat to the Island of Philae and visit the Temple of Isis.

Sail in a felucca on the Nile to view the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island then spend the remainder of the day relaxing on board your cruise ship.

Consider joining a once in a lifetime Optional Experience to Abu Simbel. Later, visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to the falcon and crocodile gods.

Enjoy a full day cruising on the Nile. Take advantage of the onboard facilities. Enjoy the unique scenery as you cruise to Luxor.

This morning, discover Luxor's West Bank, a complex of mortuary temples and tombs. See the Colossi of Memnon and visit Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Valley of Kings. Fly back to Cairo. This evening consider an evening meal on board a floating restaurant with some lively Egyptian entertainment.

Visit the Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques and the Hanging Church of St. Mary in Old Cairo. View thousands of artefacts during your visit to the Egyptian Museum.

Say goodbye to this unforgettable country. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply.

Durations

12 days

Languages

English

Tour's Location

egypt
From: €2,860

Owner

Maha

Member Since 2021

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