ESSENCE OF EGYPT

Description

DAY 01: ARRIVE CAIRO.
Meet and assist on arrival at Cairo International Airport and transfer to pre-arranged hotel in Cairo. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore this city. Egypt was famously called the “Gift of the Nile” by Herodotus an early traveler who was drawn to Egypt to see what even then was considered one of the world’s most ancient and fascinating civilizations. Starting in the Egyptian capital Cairo. A Nile cruise through the timeless serene scenery of Upper Egypt is an almost unbeatable experience and the classic way to explore the grand monuments of Ancient Egypt’s Pharaohs. Overnight stay at Cairo.

DAY 02: CAIRO. (B), (D).

After breakfast proceed for Full Day Cairo City Tour. Visit to great Pyramids of Giza area, the three Pyramids Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos which are guarded by the mysterious Sphinx with the body of a lion and a human head. The Great Pyramids is one of the Seven Wonders of the World and the most important tourist site in Egypt. Later proceed to famous Egyptian Museum. This Museum houses about 2,50,000 antique pieces covering the whole history of ancient Egypt which extends over the past five thousand years. Later transfer to famous Khan Al – Khalily bazaar. Time for shopping. Later transfer to Cairo Railway Station to board the 1st class sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner & Overnight on board in Train.

DAY 03: CAIRO – ASWAN. (BY OVERNIGHT TRAIN). (B), (D).

Breakfast on board at train. Arrive at Aswan. Later leave for Aswan sightseeing. Visit High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Philea Temple (by Felucca). Later proceed to Nile Cruise for embarkation. Lunch on board. Day at leisure. Overnight on Nile Cruise at Aswan.

DAY 04: NILE CRUISE. (B), (L), (D).

After breakfast enjoy Nile Cruise facilities. Relax on Cruise. Sailing from Aswan to Kom Ombo. Arrive at Kom Ombo for overnight stay on Cruise.

DAY 05: Nile Cruise. (B), (L), (D).

After breakfast, visit Kom Ombo Temple. Later return to Nile Cruise for onward sailing to Edfu. Visit famous Edfu Temple. Later transfer to Nile Cruise for overnight stay on Cruise.

DAY 06: LUXOR – CAIRO (BY OVERNIGHT TRAIN). (B), (D).

After Breakfast on board, disembark and leave for full day Luxor sightseeing. Visit the West bank – the Valley of the Kings & Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari & the Colossi of Memnon. Later visit East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples). Later transfer Luxor Railway Station for onward journey to Cairo. Dinner & Overnight on board of Sleeper Train to Cairo.

DAY 07: CAIRO. (B).

On arrival at Cairo meet and assist at Railway Station and transfer to Hotel, Check in to Hotel. Day at leisure for Shopping. Evening Sound and Light Show at Giza. Overnight stay at Cairo.

DAY 08: DEPART CAIRO. (B)

After breakfast check out from hotel & proceed to Cairo International Airport for onward journey with Sweet Memories Tours by Greenland Holidays.

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PACKAGE INCLUDES:

• Meet and Assist on arrival at Airport.
• 02 Night Accommodation in Hotel at Cairo on Twin Sharing Standard Room as per category booked.
• 02 Night Accommodation on Board the Sleeper Train from Cairo to Aswan on Half Board.
• 03 Nights Accommodation on board 5* Cruise in Standard Cabins from Aswan to Luxor on Full Board (Starting Lunch and Ending with Breakfast)
• Transfers & Tour performed in modern Air-Conditioned Coach as indicated in the suggested itinerary on Private basis.
• Tours will be conducted by professional English-speaking licensed guide on private basis.
• Meals as per Plan suggested in Itinerary. (B:B/Fast), (L: Lunch), (D: Dinner).
• Sound and Light Show at Giza with return transfer.