9 Days Egypt - Cairo & Nile cruise - DTS4

Day 1

Day 1

Arrival to Cairo

Arrival at the Cairo International airport, meet/assist through passport and Immigration custom formalities and transfer to the hotel, check-in and overnight Cairo.

Day 2

Day 2

Cairo | Pyramids at Giza | Ramses II & An alabaster Sphinx

Buffet breakfast, start the tour visiting the first capital of united Egypt, MEMPHIS, here you will see the temple of PTAH, the statue of Ramses II & an alabaster Sphinx. Nearby visit one of the most exciting archaeological sites, SAKKARA, this necropolis is dominated by the step Pyramid of King Zoser, which predates the famous Pyramids at Giza by centuries, and contains exquisite paintings depicting the life and customs of the early dynastic period. Continue to visit One of the Seven Wonders of the world, the Pyramids of Giza " CHEOPS, MEKERINUS & CHEPHREN " Your tour ends with a visit of the majestic Sphinx, which is the largest single block sculpture located at the foot of the grandest Pyramid Chephren. Return to the hotel, evening at leisure and overnight Cairo.

 

Day 3

Cairo | Egyptian Museum | St.Serguis Coptic Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue

Buffet breakfast, start your tour visiting the famous Egyptian Museum. Here we shall provide you with a brief, but colorful insight into the five thousand year history of our fascinating land. Visit Old Cairo, St. Serguis Coptic Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue to visit the Muslim sector where you can see Salah El Din Citadel, followed by Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Return to the hotel, evening at leisure and overnight Cairo.

Day 4

Day 4

Flight to Luxor | Embark cruise | Karnak and Luxor temples

Buffet breakfast, check-out and transfer to the Cairo Domestic airport for departure flight to Luxor. Arrival at Luxor airport, meet/assist and transfer to embark the cruise ship. Lunch on board, visit the East Bank, including Karnak and Luxor temples. Dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.

 

Day 5

Valley of Kings & Queens | Edfu

Breakfast on board, visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Hatshepsut temple at Al Deir El Bahari and Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board, sail to Edfu. Dinner on board and overnight in Edfu.

Day 6

Day 6

Edfu | Komombo | Aswan

Breakfast on board, visit the temple of Horus in Edfu, sail to Komombo. Lunch on board, visit the temple shared by the two gods, Sobek and Harories, sail to Aswan. Dinner on board and overnight Aswan.

Day 7

Aswan | Granite Quarries and Philae temple

Breakfast on board, visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and Philae temple. Lunch on board, P.M felucca ride passing by the Botanical garden and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.

Day 8

Disembarkation after breakfast –OPTIONAL TOURS TO VISIT ABU SIMBLE

Disembarkation after breakfast  - OPTIONAL TOURS TO VISIT ABU SIMBLE-- transfer to Aswan airport for departure flight ASWAN/CAIRO. Arrival at the Cairo Domestic airport, meet/assist and transfer to the hotel, check-in and overnight Cairo.

Day 9

Day 9

Return flight back home

Buffet breakfast, check-out and transfer to the Cairo International airport for final departure flight.

Tour includes:

  • 04 Nights at Cairo, based on bed and buffet breakfast basis.
  • 04 Nights on board the cruise ship, based on full board basis.
  • All Tours and Transfers as indicated above in our itinerary by air-conditioned mini coach.
  • Daily buffet Breakfasts
  • Dinners on cruise nights
  • Full day tour to visit : Memphis, Sakkara, Pyramids and Sphinx.
  • Full day tour to visit : the national Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Old Cairo, St. Serguis Coptic church, ben Ezra Synagogue and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. 
  • English speaking guide during the sightseeing.
  • All Upper Egypt visits as per the cruise itinerary.
  • All entrance fees.
  • Domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor
  • Domestic flight from Aswan to Cairo

Tour does not include:

  • International Airfare & Departure taxes
  • Tips to guide/drivers & hotel staff
  • Insurance
  • Personal extras on meals not mentioned above

Hotels/Cruises:

4 Stars Superior:
Cairo: Barceló Pyramids / Radisson Blu OR SIMILAR
Nile Crusie Ships: Princess Sarah/Solaris II/ Radamis I/Nile Shams 

5 Stars Deluxe:
Cairo: Cairo Marriott/Conrad Cairo / Hyatt regency Cairo West OR SIMILAR
Nile Cruise Ships: Tu-Ya/Royal Esadora/Nile Dolphin 

*Guaranteed arrival days to Cairo :, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.