The best attractions in Egypt
The best attractions in Egypt package has been designed to allow you discover Egypt’s best attractions in 10 days with your private qualified Egyptologist guide who will ensure you don’t miss any of the major sights. From the amazing Pyramids to the mysteries of the Valley of the Kings and the beauty of the Philae temple, this trip will fill both your camera memory card and you with pictures to remember forever.
Holiday Highlights
- 5 nights stay in Cairo at 5* hotel B&B
- 4 nights stay on a deluxe Nile Cruise boat Full board
- 20 Private Excursions escorted by our degree qualified Egyptologist guide
- Lunches during the tours in Cairo
- Internal flights
- Return flights to Cairo from London
- All transport, transfer, taxes and fuel surcharge
- Small group guaranteed (12 people MAX.)
- Private Service
Itinterary
Meeting at the airport, transfer by private A/C bus to the hotel.
In the morning, you will be picked up from your hotel for exploration of the great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx after Lunch, we will visit Cairo museum. Overnight Cairo.
Today you will go on a different tour away from the normal everyday tours of Cairo, watch the city give way to orchards and green fields on the 65-mile trip to Lake Qarun in a private, air-conditioned vehicle. Spot some of the stunning birds that thrive at the edge of this salty lake, from black-necked grebes to ibis and flamingos. Continue to the local museum to see stunning examples of Fayoum’s mummy portraits, cloth panel paintings with distinctive Greco-Roman influence. Learn about local history and culture while exploring the museum with your guide, and don’t miss the remarkable collection of statues from regional archaeological sites. See the beautiful waterfalls of Wadi El-Rayan, where reed lined channels link a pair of brackish lakes, then take a scenic trip on a felucca, a wooden sailing boat with an elegant, gaff-rigged sail. Take a walk along the shoreline and visit a local restaurant for an Egyptian-style lunch, once you finish the day you will be transferred to your hotel.
After breakfast, go on a tour to explore the old Christian Coptic Cairo by visiting one of the oldest churches the hanging church, after that visit Mohammed Ali Citadel erected in 1183 A.D. The Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali is one of the landmarks of Cairo whose minaret is spotted from any part of the city. Have lunch then take a walk in the small streets of the old Khan El Khalili market established around 1400
After breakfast you will be transferred to Cairo airport to catch 1-hour flight to Luxor. Meeting at Luxor airport, transfer by private A/C bus to the Cruise boat. In the afternoon, visit the biggest temple in Egypt Karnak then visit Luxor temple.
Visit the west bank of Luxor, Valley of the Kings, temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the two colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna & cross the lock. Sail to Edfu and overnight.
Visit the temple of Horus one of the most complete architectures in Egypt dedicated for God Horus son of Osiris. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple of Sobek the Crocodile god then sail to Aswan and overnight.
After breakfast going on a tour to visit the High Dam passing by the old dam of Aswan, then take a motorboat to cross the Nile to visit one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt ISIS temple built on the Philea Island. In the afternoon, enjoy sailing on the Nile on Felucca boat around the Botanical garden and the mausoleum of the AGH KHAN.
In the morning there is the option to visit the Abu Simbel temples (price on request). In the afternoon Disembarkation from the boat, transfer by private A/C bus to Aswan airport. Take 1-Hour flight to Cairo. Meeting at Cairo airport transfer to your hotel. Overnight Cairo
After breakfast check out from the Hotel and you will be transferred in private A/C bus to Cairo international airport to fly back home.
- The return flight is from London Heathrow to Cairo. If you wish to fly from any other airport please ask us and we can quote you accordingly.
- All prices are for guidance only and will be confirmed at the time of booking.
- Entry Visa ($25 approx. £18pp),Tipping and travel insurance are not included in the price
- All prices change in December and Easter holiday period due to peak period supplements.
- Prices are Per Person, based on two adults sharing a standard room on the board basis shown in full itinerary
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9 Nights 10 Days
Price from £2699 per person including International airfare
Group Size: Minimum 02 Persons
Tour Duration: 9 nights/ 10 Days
Supplier: Explore Travel and Cruises
Tour can be tailored: Yes