9-day Cairo, Alexandria, & the Nile - Neeketa Sheth family, Thursday Feb. 6, 2025, 6 people, USA
Da USD 16'020
Highlights
- Tour the famous, ancient pyramids and the Sphinx in Giza.
- Take a day trip to Alexandria to tour the catacombs, citadel, and library.
- Enjoy a cruise along the Nile River.
- Tour Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and more in Luxor.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Cairo (Thursday, February 6, 2025)
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo International Airport, meet a travel representative who will assist you through customs and formalities. Then, head to your hotel for check-in. Get some rest after the long flight.
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, & Saqqara (Friday, February 7, 2025)
After breakfast, visit the world-renowned pyramids (Cheops, Khafre, and Menkaure), which are located in the necropolis of Giza. The pyramids and the Sphinx are considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Following the tour of the pyramids and the Sphinx, head to the necropolis of Saqqara to visit King Zoser, the Mastaba, and the Pyramid of Teti. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Enjoy the evening at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 3: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, & Khan El Khalili (Saturday, February 8, 2025)
Today, start by visiting the Egyptian Museum, and spend 2 hours on a guided tour learning the history, including lessons about King Tut and his golden mask. Then, visit the massive, medieval Salah El-din Citadel and Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. Explore this ancient fortress and its domed ceilings, suspended lights, and striking views of Cairo. Continue the exploration by visiting the Khan El Khalili old market. After the tour, enjoy your evening at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 4: Day Trip to Alexandria (Sunday, February 9, 2025)
Early in the morning, start your trip to Alexandria through desert roads by private, air-conditioned van. Begin with the Catacombs of Kom El Shoukafa, an underground world of ornate carvings and paintings, and a mixture of Roman and Egyptian designs. Next, visit the Citadel of Fort Qaitbey, which is located on the original site of the Pharos, Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. Then, visit the Library of Alexandria, which was reborn in October 2002 to reclaim the mantle of its ancient namesake. Following the tour, return to Cairo and enjoy the night on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.
Day 5: Fly to Luxor, East Bank Tour & Cruise Embarkation (Monday, February 10, 2025)
After breakfast, travel to Cairo Airport and fly to Luxor. Upon arrival, meet your guide and travel to the Eastern Bank to visit the Temple of Karnak followed by the Luxor Temple. Then, board your cruise, spend the night in Luxor, and enjoy the evening on your own.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 6: West Bank Tour & Sail to Edfu (Tuesday, February 11, 2025)
After breakfast, start your tour by visiting the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon. Then, return to your cruise. Sail to Edfu, enjoy lunch and tea time from the sun deck, and pass Esna Lock. Attend dinner and the Galabiya party onboard the cruise, with an overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 7: Edfu, Kom Ombo & Sail to Aswan (Wednesday, February 12, 2025)
After breakfast, disembark and travel by carriage to the Temple of Horus. Discover one of the most beautiful temples of the Ptolemaic era, which has experienced exceptional preservation. Next, sail to Kom Ombo and have lunch. Then, visit the Temples of the Gods Sobek and Haroeris. Following the tour, return to the cruise and sail to Aswan. Attend dinner and a disco party onboard, with an overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 8: Abu Simbel & Aswan Tours (Thursday, February 13, 2025)
Early morning, make your way to Abu Simbel temple by private vehicle. Here, there are two majestic temples. Visit the Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari. Then, make your way back to Aswan. Later, Visit the Aswan High Dam, one of the largest in the world.
Then go back to the past with a trip to the Templeof Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis and seated on an island within the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Day 9: Back to Cairo & Departure (Friday, February 14, 2025)
After breakfast, check out from your cruise. Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, a travel representative will assist you with your transfer to the international airport to catch your departure flight. Depart with cherished memories of your journey through Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast.
Hotels and Cruise
Cairo: Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo, Ramses Hilton, Cairo Zamalek Residences, or similar.
Cruise line: Mövenpick MS Royal Lily
Price Details
Price quotes in USD per person:
$2670 Per Person in Double Occupancy.In evidenza
Included
- Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure.
- All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast.
- Accommodation for 4 nights on a 5-star cruise on a full-board basis.
- Domestic flights: Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo.
- Certified professional tour guides.
- All sightseeing tours and Nile Cruise excursions as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all the sites as indicated in the itinerary.
- Camel ride during your pyramids tour & Nile felucca ride in Aswan.
- Bottled water during outings outside of the hotel (Our tour guide will ensure you have all the water needed each day during your tours).
- All service charges and taxes.
Excluded
- International airfare.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Drinks.
- Optional tours, such as the hot air balloon ride in Luxor on Day 6, priced at $125 per person per trip.
- Tipping (gratuities for your tour guides, drivers, and cruise crew).
Itinerario
- Cairo
- Alexandria
- Cairo
- Luxor
- Edfu
- Kom Umbu
- Aswan
- Abu Simbel
- Aswan
- Cairo