10 Days Splendors of Egypt
Price
£559.00
RRP
£599.00
Product Code
BTTJ/EGY/04
Brand
BTNTS
Description
Splendors of Egypt
10 Days / 9 Nights
Departure everyday!!!
2 Nights Cairo, 3 Nights Cruise Lake Nasser, 1 Night Aswan, 2 Nights Luxor & 1 Night Cairo
Rates start from £559.00 per person
Departure everyday!!!
2 Nights Cairo, 3 Nights Cruise Lake Nasser, 1 Night Aswan, 2 Nights Luxor & 1 Night Cairo
Rates start from £559.00 per person
Start your tour with exploring the Great Pyramids, Temples of Abu Simbel. And then embarking on a four day cruise from Abu Simbel to Aswan, and
after disembarkation explore the Luxor’s Valley of Kings and the monuments at the banks of the river Nile.
Package Includes:
· 2 nights accommodation in Cairo Hotel 3* Pyramids area on bed and breakfast basis, instandard room in Horizon Pyramids hotel or similar.
· 3 nights accommodation on board of Lake Nasser Standard cruise based on M/S Nubian Seacruise in a twin berth cabin on Main/Middle deck on full-board basis or similar.
· 1 nights accommodation in Aswan hotel 3* Down Town area on bed and breakfast basis, in standard room in Cleopatra Aswan hotel or similar.
· 2 nights accommodation in Luxor hotel 3* Down Town area on bed and breakfast basis, in standard room in St, Joseph hotel or similar.
· 1 nights accommodation in Cairo hotel 3* Pyramids area on bed and breakfast basis, in standard room in Horizon Pyramids hotel or similar.
· All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, & Aswan upon arrival & departure as per below itinerary by Air-conditioned H/C - N.T.S new Vehicle Cars.
· Transfer from Aswan to Luxor as per below itinerary by Air-conditioned H/C - N.T.S new Vehicle Cars with lunch box from Aswan hotel on day 7.
· Full-day Cairo sightseeing including of: [Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian museum of Antiquities and Khan El-Khalil] with entrances fees including lunch in a local restaurant.
· Classical Sightseeing during cruise including of: [Abu Simbel temples with Sound & Light Show, Kasr Ibrim, temple of Amada, Temple of Wadi El Seboua & Kalabsha temple]
· Classical Sightseeing Upper Egypt including of: [Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of Kings & Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the two colossi of Memnon in Luxor, Edfu Temple in Edfu, Kom Ombo Temple in Kom Ombo, Felucca, Philae Temple in Aswan, Elephantine Island, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk] with entrances fees & Transfers to sites as per cruise program.
· Helpful Representatives, Qualified Drivers, English speaking guide during whole Program.
· 24 Hours / 07 Days follow ups Tour Operators.
Package Excludes:
· Entry visa to Egypt.
· International flight tickets.
· Domestic flight from Cairo to Abu Simbel and Luxor to Cairo.
· Visits to Cairo exclude the following expenses: lunch bills and the entrance fees to the chamber of mummies at the Egyptian Museum, the Great Pyramid, and the Solar Boat museum.
· Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
· Beverages during meals.
· Gala Dinners on 24/12/2011 & 31/12/2011.
· Optional Excursions in Cairo & Upper Egypt.
· Any kind of insurance.
· Any other items not mentioned above specifically mentioned in “Program cost includes”.
· Tipping for the whole tour will be collected ($ 05.00 per person per day).
· International and domestic flight tickets by Egypt Air OR other airlines – subject to change according to any available class and supplement in the time of booking.
For upgrade your hotel or resort levels, the following extra charges will be applied:
Optional Excursions:
Kindly find below best rating optional Excursions in Cairo City. Rates on request. Please visit our excursions page (link).
A. Cairo City:
· Morning - Dr Raghab’s Pharaonic Village - Papyrus Institute and Museums (08.00 am – 01.00 pm).
· Evening - Dinner cruise in Cairo River Nile - Cost includes Buffet and onboard entertainment (08.00 pm – 10.00 pm).
(S.Deluxe Nile Maxim or Deluxe Nile Pharaoh or Standard Scarabee Cruises).
Package Rates:
Summer & Winter Seasons:
Package rates are per person in USD - Effective as of
01st May 2011 until 30th April 2012.
All prices are based on two sharing dbl or twin accommodation.
The TJ – EGY 04 (Shoulder season rates): 01 May. 2011-30 Sept. 2011
The TJ – EGY 04 (Normal season rates): 01 Oct. 2011 - 30 April. 2012
The TJ – EGY 04 (Peak season rates): 20 Dec. 2011-05 Jan. 2012, 01 Apr. 2012-15 Apr. 2012
Tour Itinerary:
Day 01 Wednesday Arrive Cairo:
Outbound flight from the country of residence.
Welcome to Cairo! Or as the locals say in colloquial Arabic ‘ahlan wasahlan fi el-kaheira’. Your amazing holiday will start when you meet N.T.S’s representative who will meet & assist you through the airport’s checkout procedures. He will then escort you by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your pre booked hotel, where your journey into the mysteries of Egypt begins. Overnight accommodation at your Hotel in Cairo.
[x] Breakfast [x] Lunch [x] Dinner
Day 02 Thursday Cairo:
After Breakfast, This Day trip to visit the fascinating Egyptian Museum of antiquities, begins with a personal, private, air conditioned pick up and transfer from your hotel. You will head out to the heart of Cairo (Tahrir Square – Liberation of 25/01/2011) for an up close exploration of the Egyptian Museum which is an extraordinary experience not to be missed. Housing the world largest and most precious rare collection of 5000 years of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Among the genuine ancient impressive artifacts you will admire first-hand including an exhibit dedicated to the: Tutankhamen’s elaborating collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry such as sarcophagus, the phenomenal treasures buried with the Pharaohs, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated and an optional visit to the thrilling mummy’s room. Explore the plateau of the Great Pyramids of Giza, being one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Home to the mummies of three pharaohs - Cheops, also referred to as Kufu, is the most colossal ever built, his son Chephren, and Mykerinus (Mykerinos), who was later considered to be a benevolent and wise king compared to his successors. And then the tour will go on a close-up look at the spectacular Great Sphinx, a huge funeral complex which was built in 2620 BC. A wondrous structure created from a single piece of stone
forming the head of a pharaoh “king Chephren” with the body of a lion. Then visit Khan El Khalili Bazaars built in 14th century. A medieval atmosphere shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques etc. Back to your hotel. Overnight accommodation at your Hotel in Cairo.
[Y] Breakfast [Y] Lunch [x] Dinner
Day 03 Friday Cairo / Abu Simbel (Flight):
After breakfast check out from hotel then transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure to your domestic flight to Abu Simbel city. Upon Arrival you are met and transferred to board your boat and your Egyptologist guide will escort you to visit the Visit the Abu Simbel temples, symbol of the international campaign for the salvage of the Nubian monuments; the temple of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari. A welcome cocktail will served in, Compulsory Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel temple, followed by a candlelight dinner on board and Overnight on the Boat.
[Y] Breakfast [Y] Lunch [Y] Dinner
Day 04 Saturday Lake Nasser Nile Cruise:
For those who would like to watch the spectacular sunrise at Abu Simbel, please enjoy an early morning visit to the temples. Breakfast is served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim, arrival to The Citadel of Kasr Ibrim, sole vestige of the distant past of Nubia in its original location. During the Pharaonic period, this hill was dominated by a citadel and throughout the medieval era. The summit of the hill was dominated by a cathedral of which we can still admire some Roman arches.
Lunch will be served while sailing to Amada, visit the Temple of Amada of the XVIIIth dynasty, built during the reign of Thohotmosis III, Amenophis III and Thohotmosis IV, Also visit the hemispocs of Derr, dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun and the tomb of Penout, viceroy of Nubia. A relaxing afternoon sails to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner and Overnight accommodation on board of the Boat.
[Y] Breakfast [Y] Lunch [Y] Dinner
Day 05 Sunday Lake Nasser Nile Cruise:
Morning visit to Wadi El Seboua. The Temple of Wadi El Seboua dedicated by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Ra Harmakis, The temple of Dakka, dedicated to the God Thot of divine wisdom, lord of times and science, master of literature, Visit the Greco-Roman temple of Maharakka. Sail to Aswan while Dining and Overnight on board of the boat.
[Y] Breakfast [Y] Lunch [Y] Dinner
Day 06 Monday Aswan:
Disembarkation after breakfast. Visit the Kalabsha temple with its Pharaonic aspect, remodeled into the Greco-roman style and dedicated to the God Mandoulis, Also visit the hemi-speos of Beit El Wali, erected by Ramses II in the beginning of high Reign, erected to honour the Goddess Isis. Later you are transferred to your hotel in Aswan Overnight accommodation at your Hotel in Aswan.
[Y] Breakfast [x] Lunch [x] Dinner
Day 07 Tuesday Aswan – Luxor (Drive):
Breakfast & Proceed with the visits of Aswan High Dam, which is the largest rock filled dam in the world passing by the old Dam of Aswan - Egypt’s contemporary example of building on a monumental scale. Proceed with the visits of Aswan including the romantic and majestic Temple of Philae that awaits your visit with a magnificent tour by felucca around Kitchener’s island and Elephantine Island & the Botanical Garden on a tranquil afternoon and muse at the stunning Agha Khan Mausoleum. Take a short motorboat ride after visiting the romantic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilka. Unfinished Obelisk: Next we proceed to the grant Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk. You are then transferred in a Modern Sit in Coach Basis to Luxor it is a 4 hours drive - including short stop in Edfu & Kom Ombo. Visit the superb Temple of Kom Ombo, the only double temple in Egypt uniquely dedicated for two gods shared by the crocodile headed God Sobek and the falcon headed God Haroeris. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. Later driving to Edfu visiting Edfu Temple & explore the largest and most completely preserved Pharaonic – albeit Greek-built – temple in Egypt, the extraordinary Temple of Horus at Edfu Sailing to Esna, passing the lock and reaching to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor you check into your pre booked hotel. Dinner & Overnight Stay accommodation at your Hotel in Luxor.
[Y] Breakfast [Y] Lunch Box [x] Dinner
Day 08 Wednesday Visit Luxor:
After Breakfast at the Luxor city hotel, you are met and proceed to superb visits of West Bank sightseeing when you cross the Nile to the fascinating Valley of the Kings & Queens, a vast City of the Dead where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the afterlife by generations of Pharaohs (Witness the ancient tombs of Pharaohs). You will also have the chance to visit at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens. Then
Hatshepsut Temple Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the incredible Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Ancient Egypt’s only female Pharaoh) merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it, as if nature herself had built this extraordinary monument. Photostop Two Colossi of Memnon: On the way back to the river Nile, your road passes by the much-famed photographed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn. This afternoon your Egyptologist will guide you on a tour of the East Bank of Luxor, Experience the East Bank’s breathtaking temples of Karnak and Luxor.
Starting with the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor dedicated to the god Amun, then Karnak Temple, built over more than a thousand years by generations of Pharaohs. The great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars, covering an area larger than the whole of Notre Dame
Cathedral. Overnight accommodation at your hotel in Luxor.
[Y] Breakfast [x] Lunch [x] Dinner
Day 09 Thursday Luxor / Cairo (Flight):
Breakfast at your Luxor Hotel. It is now the time to say goodbye to the old cities in the world for a transfer to Luxor international Airport for a domestic Flight to Cairo. Upon arrival met and transferred to your pre booked hotel. Overnight accommodation at your Hotel in Cairo.
[Y] Breakfast [x] Lunch [x] Dinner
Day 10 Friday Leave Cairo:
Today you are transferred in time for your flight back home.
[Y] Breakfast [x] Lunch [x] Dinner
Domestic Flights:
Flight plan:
Day 1. LHR / CAI
Day 3. CAI / ABS
Day 9. LXR / CAI
Day 10. CAI / LHR
after disembarkation explore the Luxor’s Valley of Kings and the monuments at the banks of the river Nile.
Package Includes:
· 2 nights accommodation in Cairo Hotel 3* Pyramids area on bed and breakfast basis, instandard room in Horizon Pyramids hotel or similar.
· 3 nights accommodation on board of Lake Nasser Standard cruise based on M/S Nubian Seacruise in a twin berth cabin on Main/Middle deck on full-board basis or similar.
· 1 nights accommodation in Aswan hotel 3* Down Town area on bed and breakfast basis, in standard room in Cleopatra Aswan hotel or similar.
· 2 nights accommodation in Luxor hotel 3* Down Town area on bed and breakfast basis, in standard room in St, Joseph hotel or similar.
· 1 nights accommodation in Cairo hotel 3* Pyramids area on bed and breakfast basis, in standard room in Horizon Pyramids hotel or similar.
· All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, & Aswan upon arrival & departure as per below itinerary by Air-conditioned H/C - N.T.S new Vehicle Cars.
· Transfer from Aswan to Luxor as per below itinerary by Air-conditioned H/C - N.T.S new Vehicle Cars with lunch box from Aswan hotel on day 7.
· Full-day Cairo sightseeing including of: [Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian museum of Antiquities and Khan El-Khalil] with entrances fees including lunch in a local restaurant.
· Classical Sightseeing during cruise including of: [Abu Simbel temples with Sound & Light Show, Kasr Ibrim, temple of Amada, Temple of Wadi El Seboua & Kalabsha temple]
· Classical Sightseeing Upper Egypt including of: [Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of Kings & Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the two colossi of Memnon in Luxor, Edfu Temple in Edfu, Kom Ombo Temple in Kom Ombo, Felucca, Philae Temple in Aswan, Elephantine Island, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk] with entrances fees & Transfers to sites as per cruise program.
· Helpful Representatives, Qualified Drivers, English speaking guide during whole Program.
· 24 Hours / 07 Days follow ups Tour Operators.
Package Excludes:
· Entry visa to Egypt.
· International flight tickets.
· Domestic flight from Cairo to Abu Simbel and Luxor to Cairo.
· Visits to Cairo exclude the following expenses: lunch bills and the entrance fees to the chamber of mummies at the Egyptian Museum, the Great Pyramid, and the Solar Boat museum.
· Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
· Beverages during meals.
· Gala Dinners on 24/12/2011 & 31/12/2011.
· Optional Excursions in Cairo & Upper Egypt.
· Any kind of insurance.
· Any other items not mentioned above specifically mentioned in “Program cost includes”.
· Tipping for the whole tour will be collected ($ 05.00 per person per day).
· International and domestic flight tickets by Egypt Air OR other airlines – subject to change according to any available class and supplement in the time of booking.
For upgrade your hotel or resort levels, the following extra charges will be applied:
| Cairo Hotel | Luxor/Aswan Hotel | Nile Cruise | Extra £/person | |
| Standard 3* | Horizon Pyramids Hotel 3* Pyramids Area or similar | 3* Luxor & Aswan Hotels or similar | 5* Standard M/S Nubian Sea Nile Cruise or similar | - |
| Upgrade to 4* | Grand Pyramids Hotel 4* Pyramids Area or similar | 4* Standard Luxor & Aswan Hotels or similar | 5* Standard M/S Nubian Sea Nile Cruise or similar | 51 |
| Upgrade to 5a* | Mercure Hotel Le Sphinx 5* Pyramids Area or similar. | 5* Standard Luxor & Aswan Hotels or similar | 5* Deluxe M/S Kasr Ibrim Nile Cruise or similar | 143 |
| Upgrade to 5b* | Safir Hotel Dokki 5* Standard down town Area or similar | 5* Standard Luxor & Aswan Hotels or similar | 5* Deluxe M/S Kasr Ibrim Nile Cruise or similar | 182 |
| Upgrade to 5c* | Cairo Hotel Sheraton 5* Deluxe down town Area or similar | 5* Deluxe Luxor & Aswan Hotels or similar | 5* Deluxe M/S Kasr Ibrim Nile Cruise or similar | 221 |
| Upgrade to 5d* | Marriott Hotel Cairo 5* S.Deluxe down town Area or similar | 5* Deluxe Luxor & Aswan Hotels or similar | 5* Deluxe M/S Kasr Ibrim Nile Cruise or similar | 260 |
Optional Excursions:
Kindly find below best rating optional Excursions in Cairo City. Rates on request. Please visit our excursions page (link).
A. Cairo City:
· Morning - Dr Raghab’s Pharaonic Village - Papyrus Institute and Museums (08.00 am – 01.00 pm).
· Evening - Dinner cruise in Cairo River Nile - Cost includes Buffet and onboard entertainment (08.00 pm – 10.00 pm).
(S.Deluxe Nile Maxim or Deluxe Nile Pharaoh or Standard Scarabee Cruises).
Package Rates:
Summer & Winter Seasons:
Package rates are per person in USD - Effective as of
01st May 2011 until 30th April 2012.
All prices are based on two sharing dbl or twin accommodation.
The TJ – EGY 04 (Shoulder season rates): 01 May. 2011-30 Sept. 2011
The TJ – EGY 04 (Normal season rates): 01 Oct. 2011 - 30 April. 2012
The TJ – EGY 04 (Peak season rates): 20 Dec. 2011-05 Jan. 2012, 01 Apr. 2012-15 Apr. 2012
Tour Itinerary:
Day 01 Wednesday Arrive Cairo:
Outbound flight from the country of residence.
Welcome to Cairo! Or as the locals say in colloquial Arabic ‘ahlan wasahlan fi el-kaheira’. Your amazing holiday will start when you meet N.T.S’s representative who will meet & assist you through the airport’s checkout procedures. He will then escort you by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your pre booked hotel, where your journey into the mysteries of Egypt begins. Overnight accommodation at your Hotel in Cairo.
[x] Breakfast [x] Lunch [x] Dinner
Day 02 Thursday Cairo:
After Breakfast, This Day trip to visit the fascinating Egyptian Museum of antiquities, begins with a personal, private, air conditioned pick up and transfer from your hotel. You will head out to the heart of Cairo (Tahrir Square – Liberation of 25/01/2011) for an up close exploration of the Egyptian Museum which is an extraordinary experience not to be missed. Housing the world largest and most precious rare collection of 5000 years of ancient Egyptian artifacts. Among the genuine ancient impressive artifacts you will admire first-hand including an exhibit dedicated to the: Tutankhamen’s elaborating collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry such as sarcophagus, the phenomenal treasures buried with the Pharaohs, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated and an optional visit to the thrilling mummy’s room. Explore the plateau of the Great Pyramids of Giza, being one of the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Home to the mummies of three pharaohs - Cheops, also referred to as Kufu, is the most colossal ever built, his son Chephren, and Mykerinus (Mykerinos), who was later considered to be a benevolent and wise king compared to his successors. And then the tour will go on a close-up look at the spectacular Great Sphinx, a huge funeral complex which was built in 2620 BC. A wondrous structure created from a single piece of stone
forming the head of a pharaoh “king Chephren” with the body of a lion. Then visit Khan El Khalili Bazaars built in 14th century. A medieval atmosphere shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques etc. Back to your hotel. Overnight accommodation at your Hotel in Cairo.
[Y] Breakfast [Y] Lunch [x] Dinner
Day 03 Friday Cairo / Abu Simbel (Flight):
After breakfast check out from hotel then transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure to your domestic flight to Abu Simbel city. Upon Arrival you are met and transferred to board your boat and your Egyptologist guide will escort you to visit the Visit the Abu Simbel temples, symbol of the international campaign for the salvage of the Nubian monuments; the temple of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari. A welcome cocktail will served in, Compulsory Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel temple, followed by a candlelight dinner on board and Overnight on the Boat.
[Y] Breakfast [Y] Lunch [Y] Dinner
Day 04 Saturday Lake Nasser Nile Cruise:
For those who would like to watch the spectacular sunrise at Abu Simbel, please enjoy an early morning visit to the temples. Breakfast is served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim, arrival to The Citadel of Kasr Ibrim, sole vestige of the distant past of Nubia in its original location. During the Pharaonic period, this hill was dominated by a citadel and throughout the medieval era. The summit of the hill was dominated by a cathedral of which we can still admire some Roman arches.
Lunch will be served while sailing to Amada, visit the Temple of Amada of the XVIIIth dynasty, built during the reign of Thohotmosis III, Amenophis III and Thohotmosis IV, Also visit the hemispocs of Derr, dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun and the tomb of Penout, viceroy of Nubia. A relaxing afternoon sails to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner and Overnight accommodation on board of the Boat.
[Y] Breakfast [Y] Lunch [Y] Dinner
Day 05 Sunday Lake Nasser Nile Cruise:
Morning visit to Wadi El Seboua. The Temple of Wadi El Seboua dedicated by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Ra Harmakis, The temple of Dakka, dedicated to the God Thot of divine wisdom, lord of times and science, master of literature, Visit the Greco-Roman temple of Maharakka. Sail to Aswan while Dining and Overnight on board of the boat.
[Y] Breakfast [Y] Lunch [Y] Dinner
Day 06 Monday Aswan:
Disembarkation after breakfast. Visit the Kalabsha temple with its Pharaonic aspect, remodeled into the Greco-roman style and dedicated to the God Mandoulis, Also visit the hemi-speos of Beit El Wali, erected by Ramses II in the beginning of high Reign, erected to honour the Goddess Isis. Later you are transferred to your hotel in Aswan Overnight accommodation at your Hotel in Aswan.
[Y] Breakfast [x] Lunch [x] Dinner
Day 07 Tuesday Aswan – Luxor (Drive):
Breakfast & Proceed with the visits of Aswan High Dam, which is the largest rock filled dam in the world passing by the old Dam of Aswan - Egypt’s contemporary example of building on a monumental scale. Proceed with the visits of Aswan including the romantic and majestic Temple of Philae that awaits your visit with a magnificent tour by felucca around Kitchener’s island and Elephantine Island & the Botanical Garden on a tranquil afternoon and muse at the stunning Agha Khan Mausoleum. Take a short motorboat ride after visiting the romantic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilka. Unfinished Obelisk: Next we proceed to the grant Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk. You are then transferred in a Modern Sit in Coach Basis to Luxor it is a 4 hours drive - including short stop in Edfu & Kom Ombo. Visit the superb Temple of Kom Ombo, the only double temple in Egypt uniquely dedicated for two gods shared by the crocodile headed God Sobek and the falcon headed God Haroeris. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank. Later driving to Edfu visiting Edfu Temple & explore the largest and most completely preserved Pharaonic – albeit Greek-built – temple in Egypt, the extraordinary Temple of Horus at Edfu Sailing to Esna, passing the lock and reaching to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor you check into your pre booked hotel. Dinner & Overnight Stay accommodation at your Hotel in Luxor.
[Y] Breakfast [Y] Lunch Box [x] Dinner
Day 08 Wednesday Visit Luxor:
After Breakfast at the Luxor city hotel, you are met and proceed to superb visits of West Bank sightseeing when you cross the Nile to the fascinating Valley of the Kings & Queens, a vast City of the Dead where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the afterlife by generations of Pharaohs (Witness the ancient tombs of Pharaohs). You will also have the chance to visit at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens. Then
Hatshepsut Temple Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the incredible Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (Ancient Egypt’s only female Pharaoh) merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it, as if nature herself had built this extraordinary monument. Photostop Two Colossi of Memnon: On the way back to the river Nile, your road passes by the much-famed photographed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn. This afternoon your Egyptologist will guide you on a tour of the East Bank of Luxor, Experience the East Bank’s breathtaking temples of Karnak and Luxor.
Starting with the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor dedicated to the god Amun, then Karnak Temple, built over more than a thousand years by generations of Pharaohs. The great “Hypostyle Hall” is an incredible forest of giant pillars, covering an area larger than the whole of Notre Dame
Cathedral. Overnight accommodation at your hotel in Luxor.
[Y] Breakfast [x] Lunch [x] Dinner
Day 09 Thursday Luxor / Cairo (Flight):
Breakfast at your Luxor Hotel. It is now the time to say goodbye to the old cities in the world for a transfer to Luxor international Airport for a domestic Flight to Cairo. Upon arrival met and transferred to your pre booked hotel. Overnight accommodation at your Hotel in Cairo.
[Y] Breakfast [x] Lunch [x] Dinner
Day 10 Friday Leave Cairo:
Today you are transferred in time for your flight back home.
[Y] Breakfast [x] Lunch [x] Dinner
Domestic Flights:
Flight plan:
Day 1. LHR / CAI
Day 3. CAI / ABS
Day 9. LXR / CAI
Day 10. CAI / LHR
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