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EGYPT EXPLORED BY NILE CRUISE |
Tour Style : Explorer |
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Sights Visited |
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ÜCairo
including Giza, Pyramids of
Cheops & Chephren & Mycrenos,
Sphinx, Sakkara, Step Pyramid of
Zoser, Egyptian museum, Citadel
of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed
Ali, the Hanging Church, Khan el
Khalili Bazaar ÜAswan including the High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Elephantine and Kitchener Islands ÜKomomboTemple ÜEdfu Temple ÜLuxor including Temple of Luxor Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple ÜTemple of Karnak ÜNuweiba, Dahab |
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Local Payment |
| We ease your cash needs by dividing the tour cost into two payments : tour price and local payment. You just need to pay the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. Please view "Frequently Asked Questions" section for the details of the local payment. |
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Brief Itinerary |
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Day 1 Cairo Day 2 Cairo, Aswan Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos and Sakkara Day 3 Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk Day 4 Aswan, Nile cruise on Nile, Elephantine and Kitchener Islands Day 5 Nile cruise on Nile, Komombo, Edfu Day 6 Nile cruise, Luxor Day 7 Nile cruise, Luxor, Karnak, Cairo Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Temple of Luxor, Temple of Karnak Day 8 Cairo Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church, Kahn El Khalili bazaar Day 9 Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab Day 10-13 Dahab Day 14 Dahab, Cairo Day 15 Cairo |
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Detailed Itinerary |
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Day 1 Cairo Welcome to Cairo, the city of
mysterious pyramids and pharaohs, tombs and temples and more
than 6000 years of history. Our representative will meet you
at the airport and transport you to your hotel in Cairo.
This evening you will meet your tour leader (and fellow
travellers), who will brief you about the next few days of
your journey. Day 2 Cairo The morning is spent visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos. In the afternoon we will head our way to Sakkara, the first capital of ancient Egypt, famous for its step pyramid built by King Zoser in 2700 B.C. In the evening we’ll board the overnight train to Aswan. Day 3 Aswan Our day starts with the discovery of the High Dam before visiting the Philae Temple - dedicated to the Goddess Isis - and the unfinished Obelisk. Day 4 Aswan, Nile Cruise Today we board our 5 star cruise boat to begin our voyage on the Nile. We first visit the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands and then continue sailing north. We overnight on the cruise boat and enjoy the superb scenery from the deck of our floating hotel (meals included). Day 5 Nile Cruise, Komombo, Edfu Today we sail on the Nile all day long and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of one of the greatest rivers on Earth. Today we'll also visit Komombo and Edfu. Komombo Temple was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and god Horus. Then we continue to Edfu to visit the largest and best preserved temple in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and was built over a 180-year period from 237 BC to 57 BC. We remain on our 5 star cruise boat for another overnight stay (meals included). Day 6 Nile Cruise, Luxor Today we start sailing on the Nile in the morning and arrive in Luxor at night. We overnight on the cruise boat and enjoy the atmosphere of the Nile (meals included). Day 7 Nile cruise, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Karnak, Cairo After breakfast we will disembark the Nile Cruise boat and head to Luxor. We depart for the West Bank of the Nile where our donkeys are waiting to take us into the Valley of the Kings through quiet roads with captivating views of the Nile. After the donkey ride, we start our exploration with this magnificent site, “the city of the Dead”, where majestic tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the Pharaohs. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut will be our next stop. We then depart to visit the temple of Luxor on the East Bank of the Nile which was dedicated to the great god Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu (the mood god) - together representing the Theban triad. The temple was built on the site of a probable smaller structure for the god Amun, while the earliest parts of the temple seen today date from the 14th century BC and the time of Amenhotep III. seen today date from the 14th century BC and the time of Amenhotep III. Our last stop will be world famous Karnak Temple. This evening we board our overnight train to Cairo. Day 8 Cairo Our journey continues with a visit to one of the most important museums in the world, the Egyptian Museum, which houses more than 100.000 relics of ancient Egypt. Today we also explore the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world famous Kahn El Khalili bazaar. Day 9 Cairo, Suez Tunnel, Nuweiba, Dahab After breakfast we depart for Nuweiba via the Suez Tunnel and arrive in the small village by the Red Sea. Nuweiba is also an important port for the ferries departing for Jordan. We then contiune to Dahab, the the leisure and activity centre of Egypt. Day 10 to 13 Dahab Four full days to savour the sun, sand, sea and to enjoy the activities available in Dahab : windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but above all, snorkelling and diving. Jeep and camel safaris are also available in this charming Red Sea resort. Day 14 Dahab, Cairo Our last day in this fantastic town. In the evening we board our overnight coach back to Cairo. Day 15 Cairo Our trip ends after breakfast in Cairo. Our representative will transport you to the airport. |
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Inclusions |
| Ü Accommodation |
| 5 and 4 star hotels, train (reclainer seat) Click for the meeting hotel. 3 star hotel in Dahab, 5 star Nile Cruise boat |
| Ü Airport Transfer |
| From the airport to the TravelTalk hotel and back Click for details. |
| Ü Meals |
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11 breakfasts 2 lunches (on Nile Cruise) 2 dinners (on Nile Cruise) |
| Ü Transportation |
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Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus, Nile
Cruise First class train (recliner seat) between Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo Donkey (Valley of the Kings) Night coach drive from Dahab to Cairo |
| Ü Guide |
| Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides |
| Ü Excursions |
| As per the itinerary (entrance fees NOT included) |
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Not included |
| Any flights, insurance, meals not stated in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, tips, visa fees, entrance fees to the sights and museums, other services not stated in the itinerary, optional activities |
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How to budget for this tour? |
| Although we clearly mention what is included and not included in the tour price, we are keen for you to have a realistic budget to ensure you have the very best time on your tour. Please click here to have more idea about your possible expenses during the journey. |
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