Egypt 8-Nights Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel&Balloon From Cairo
Egypt 8-Nights Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel&Balloon From Cairo
Egypt 8-Nights Cairo, Nile Cruise, Abu Simbel&Balloon From Cairo
9 Days Starting in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt and ending in CAiro
Visiting: Cairo, Giza Necropolis, Pyramid of Djoser, Karnak temple, Luxor Temple, Hot Air Balloon Location, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Abu Simbel Temples, The High Dam, Philae Temple
Tour operator:
Tour code:
3
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Meat, Vegetarians, Halal, gluten free upon request
Tour operated in:
English , SpanishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Travel to Egypt and experience the history and culture on a tour that explores Cairo, cruises along the Nile and visits to Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel Temples. This tour package includes 2 Nights accommodation at a 4 star hotel in Cairo, 4 Nights on board of a 5 star cruise ship from Luxor to Aswan. In Cairo, discover the iconic Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Saqqara. Explore the highlights of the sightseeing in Luxor and Aswan, trip to Abu Simbel temples, with two stops in the way to visit the pharaonic sites of interest such as; Kom Ombo and Edfu. Pick up and drop off at Cairo International airport and rounded trip first class sitting train are included. Note: It is available to upgrade the sitting train to a sleeping one for 80$ USD per person in double, one way.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cairo Arrival Transfer And Overnight In Cairo Hotel
Location: Cairo International Airport, Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Overnight at 4 star hotel in Giza
Meals Included: No Meals, No meals included
Egypt Gift Tours English speaking representative will be waiting for you outside the arrival hall holding a sign with your name, and he will accompany you to the hotel by an air-conditioned vehicle. At the hotel, the representative will assist you to check-in and review your holiday itinerary to confirm pick-up times for each tour. If your flight lands early, then you could take a first look at the pyramids with an amazing sound and light show, or perhaps head into downtown Cairo for a Nile dinner cruise and show (optional).
Meals Included: No meals included.
Accommodation: Overnight at Cairo 4 star hotel.
Day 2 : Visit The Great Pyramids, Sphinx And Saqqara
Location: Giza Necropolis, Pyramid of Djoser
Accommodation Name: Overnight first class sitting train from Cairo to Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast, No meals included
This morning, your private guide will pick up you for a full day tour of the pyramids at Giza and Saqqara. Start in chronological order, as it were, by visiting the step pyramid of Saqqara; the first capital of ancient Egypt, this is the oldest pyramid in Egypt 4800 B.c, built by King Djoser, before exploring the famous pyramids at Giza;
Stop for lunch break (optional) then, continue visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos and Sphinx; these structures that have stood tall for 4500 years. Discover the beauty of the Sphinx, one of the largest monolith statues in the history of mankind, enjoy the views and take remarkable pictures.
In the evening, transfer to the train station to take the overnight first class sitting train to Luxor (It is available to upgrade to the sleeping train with extra 70$ USD per in a sharing cabin, each way)
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight in the first class sitting train.
Day 3 : Arrive Luxor And Transfer To Nile Cruise-Luxor East Bank
Location: Karnak temple, Luxor Temple
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 5 star cruise
Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner
Egypt Gift Tours licensed tour guide will meet and assist you at Luxor Railway station to be transferred by A/C van to your 5 stars Nile Cruise to check in before lunch. Have lunch on board.
Then, start your tour by visiting the largest temple ever; Karnak temple built through 2000 years and covering an area of about 63 acres.
Proceed to visit Luxor Temple, where ancient Egyptian, Christian, and Islamic features are exhibited. Admire its obelisk and statues. Back to the cruise, dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.
Note: If your arrival to Luxor is so early, so we will start the tour directly upon arrival since the cruise check-in time at 12:00 and we don’t want our guest to waste their time waiting at the lobby for check-in.
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight in Luxor.
Day 4 : Hot Air Balloon-Luxor West Bank-Navigation
Location: Hot Air Balloon Location, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 5 star Nile cruise.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Begin with an early morning pick up from the cruise(around 4:30 am) to experience the exciting Hot Air Balloon ride over the River Nile and Egypt’s most famous ancient monuments in the West Bank of Luxor for about 30-45 minutes flight. Enjoy the sunrise illuminating the sky of the open air museum city(Luxor) over the great temples and mountains below.
Breakfast and start your wonderful day by driving to the West Bank to explore the Theban Necropolis by visiting the Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs from the New kingdom carved their tombs in the mountains aiming to hide their treasure and protect their mummies.
Then to the Mortuary temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. End your tour in the West Bank by a photo stop in front of the gigantic statues of Memnon. Return back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch. Start sailing down the River Nile to cross Esna Lock. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight in Edfu.
Day 5 : Edfu Temple-Kom Ombo Temple-Aswan
Location: Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 5 star Nile cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After your breakfast, enjoy Horse Carriage ride with your tour guide to visit the temple of Horus at Edfu which is considered to be the most complete and the best preserved of all the Egyptian temples. Back to the cruise. Relax on the deck watching the unique landscape and admire the scenery of the Nile river while sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Afternoon tea on the sundeck.
Late in the afternoon, stop at Kom Ombo city where to visit the unique double temple of Sobek, the crocodile God and Horus, the Falcon God. Return to the cruise and have dinner followed by folkloric party operated by the cruise staff and tour guides. Continue sailing to Aswan for overnight.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan.
Day 6 : Abu Simbel Temples From Aswan
Location: Abu Simbel Temples
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 5 star Nile cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Around 4:30, your guide will pick you up for Abu Simbel trip(sharing a small group), to visit one of the most impressive places in Egypt; the rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel with their unique design built for King Ramesses 2nd and his beloved Queen Nefertari. Back to the Cruise by noon to have your lunch. Free afternoon, you might like to visit the Nubian village(optional). Dinner on board and Nubian show. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals included: breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight in Aswan.
Day 7 : Aswan Tour And Overnight Train To Cairo
Location: The High Dam, Philae Temple
Accommodation Name: Overnight first class sitting train from Aswan to Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Check out after breakfast. Discover with your guide the highlights of Aswan and listen to the story of the Nubian immigration. Start your tour by visiting the High Dam; achieved in 1960 to protect Egypt from the flood and generate electric.
Proceed to visit Philae temple; the Graeco Roman Temple dedicated to goddess Isis using a small motorboat to get there. Later on, you will be transferred to your Aswan Hotel, Airport or Railway station to take your evening train back to Cairo.
Meals included: breakfast.
Accommodation: Overnight in the first class sitting train.
Day 8 : Arrive Cairo And Free Day
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: 4 star hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
Arrive at Giza train station where you will be met and assisted by our representative. He will transfer you to your hotel for free time to stay at your hotel in Cairo. Or choose one of our optional tours, and don’t miss a day on your holiday.
Optional Activities
Cairo City tour – Egyptian Museum and Cairo Citadel.
Alexandria day tour From Cairo.
Meals included: lunch and dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight at Cairo 4 star hotel.
Day 9 : Free Day And Departure Transfer
Location: Cairo International Airport
Accommodation Name: No accommodation included.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today is free to join any other optional sightseeing tours of Cairo or a spot of last minute shopping until we take you back to the airport for your departure flight. If you have an evening flight, then the Cairo City Tour, Dashour and Memphis tours can also be done today.
Our representative will escort you to the airport for departure according to your flight details.
Meals included: breakfast.
Accommodation: No Accommodation Included.
What's Included
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Accommodation
2 Nights accommodation at 4 star hotel in Cairo or Giza.
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Pick up and drop off at Cairo International airport.
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Fully Guided
Professional English speaking Egyptology Tour guide.
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Meals
Meals on the cruise start with lunch and end with breakfast.
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Transport
All transfers by an A/C vehicle.
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Hot Air balloon
35 to 45 minutes Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Sky.
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Abu Simbel trip
Abu Simbel trip sharing a group in a bus or minibus
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Nile Cruise Accommodation
4 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
What's Not Included
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Additional Services
Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing.
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Insurance
Travel insurance
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International Travel
International or Domestic flights.
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WiFi on the Cruise.
WiFi on the Cruise is available with extra charge
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Optional
Any optional tours if required.
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Meals
Any meals except the mentioned in the itinerary.
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Motorboat
Motorboat to Philae Temple.
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Water or beverages
Water or drinks on board the cruise.
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Tipping
Tiipping to the guides, drivers or cruise crew.
Mode of Transport
Air-conditioned Vehicle
Accommodation
2 Nights accommodation at 4 star hotel in Cairo or Giza.
4 nights accommodation on 5 stars Nile Cruise on full board basis.
Check out our Q&As
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
No
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
Yes
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
uSD Egyptian money
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4 star hotel in Cairo 5 star cruise
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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What is the maximum group size?
20 person
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes, 4 days before travel date
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of egypt gift tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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