12 Day Leisurely Deluxe Cruise Tour of Egypt
7 nights on the Nile - 3 in Downtown Cairo
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Roundtrip Economy Class Air Transportation on EgyptAir (JFK/CAI/LXR/CAI/JFK).
- All transfers in Egypt including porterage and luggage handling.
- 3-night hotel accommodation in Downtown Cairo at the Ramses Hilton based on bed and buffet breakfast.
- 7-night Queen Nabila Cruise featuring Outside Junior-Suite Cabins and including all meals and shore excursions listed.
- 1 full-day sightseeing tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo, Pyramids, Sphinx, and Bazaar including lunch. A $125 dollar value
- Service of an English-speaking guide.
- All entrance fees and hotel taxes.
HOTELS USED
Cairo, Egypt
Ramses Hilton Hotel |
Luxor to Luxor
m/s King of Thebes |
Tour Number 215
Itinerary
WED – DAY 01 – NEW YORK (JFK)/CAIRO
Check-in time for your international flight is three to four hours prior to departure. Board your EgyptAir jet and begin your journey back in time to this charming, ancient land. All meals served aloft.
THU – DAY 02 – CAIRO
Upon arrival at the International Airport in Cairo, our representative will meet you and assist you through customs and formalities. You will be transferred to your hotel for overnight.
FRI – DAY 03 –CAIRO – CITY TOUR
Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Moallaka Church, where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus took refuge. Spend the afternoon at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the defending Sphinx. End the day at the bazaar of Khan El Khalili. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)
SAT – DAY 04 - CAIRO/LUXOR
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, our representative will assist and transfer you to your luxury cruise ship for a 8-day/7-night Nile cruise. Accommodations aboard your cruise ship will consist of an outside junior-suite cabin with private facilities. Cruise at Leisure. (B/L/D)
SUN - DAY 05 - LUXOR/ESNA/EDFU
Sail to Esna. Continue sailing to Edfu. Enjoy a Galabia party on board. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
MON - DAY 06 - EDFU/KOM OMBO/ASWAN
Sail to Kom Ombo then on to Aswan sail at leisure and overnight in Aswan. (B/L/D)
TUE - DAY 07– ASWAN
Optional Morning Excursion to Abu Simbel. After Lunch sail on a felucca to view the Mausoleum of Agha Khan. Overnight in Aswan. (B/L/D)
WED - DAY 08 - ASWAN/EDFU
After breakfast visit the High Dam, Old Dam, Philae Temple, and the Granite Quarries. Sail to Edfu. After lunch sail to Kom Ombo, visit the Twin Temple of the Crocodile-Headed God Sobek and Falcon-Headed God Horus. Sail onto Edfu for your overnight. (B/L/D)
THU - DAY 9 - EDFU/LUXOR
After Breakfast visit Edfu Temple by horse-drawn carriage. Proceed sailing to Luxor. Overnight on board in Luxor. (B/L/D)
FRI – DAY 10 - LUXOR
Optional Hot Air Ballooning. After which you will proceed to sightseeing of West Bank. Visit the Valley of the Kings, Valley of Queens, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon at Leisure. Or visit Temple of Karnak and Luxor. ( This can also be done on Saturday morning). Overnight in Luxor. (B/L/D)
SAT – DAY 11– LUXOR/CAIRO
After breakfast you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel.(B)
SUN – DAY 12– CAIRO/NEW YORK
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight on EgyptAir. (B)
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Optional Tours
- Optional upgrade to Grand Hyatt $299
- Sound & Light Show in Cairo or Luxor $35
- Abu Simbel Excursion from Aswan $220
- Hot Air Balloon Tour $125
(Other optional tours may be available.)
Not included: Airport Taxes and Fees (approx $170) and Entry Visa ($25). |
15 Day Extensive Egypt with Sharm El Sheikh (Thu)
PACKAGE INCLUDES
- Roundtrip Air From New York (JFK) To Cairo
- 5 nights in Cairo, including breakfast.
- 4-night Nile cruise, including all meals.
- 4 nights in Sharm El Sheikh, including all meals.
- Outside Junior-Suite Cabin.
- All shore excursions including entrance fees and guidance.
- Domestic flights within Egypt.
- Sightseeing in Cairo as per itinerary with lunch and including entrance fees and guidance.
- All transfers within Egypt with local hosting.
- Transportation provided by air-conditioned motorcoach.
- Service of an English-speaking Egyptologist during sightseeing.
- Airline Fuel Surcharges.
HOTELS USED
Cairo, Egypt
Sofitel Le Sphinx Hotel |
Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt
Oriental Resort Hotel |
Aswan to Luxor
m/s King of Thebes |
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Tour numer 198
itinerary
DAY 01: THU - Depart to Egypt today.
DAY 02: FRI -
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through customs and formalities, then transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Cairo.
DAY 03: SAT - Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world's largest collection of artifacts from the era of the pharaohs including some belonging to King Tut. Tour Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit sites like the Ben Ezra Synagogue and the Moallaka Church, where the Virgin Mary, Joseph, and the baby Jesus took refuge. After lunch, drive to the Islamic quarter to visit the Great Citadel and visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the "Alabaster Mosque". Enjoy a walking tour of the colorful Khan El Khalili Bazaar district. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)
DAY 04: SUN - Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the defending Sphinx, which have stood for the last 5000 years. Continue to ancient Memphis, the first capital of Upper and Lower Egypt. Also visit Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser. Sound and Light Show available this evening. Overnight in Cairo. (B/L)
DAY 05: MON - The day is at leisure. Overday excursion to Alexandria available today. Overnight in Cairo. (B)
DAY 06: TUE - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Optional excursion to Abu Simbel available. (Your flight continues to Abu Simbel. Visit the Great Temples of Ramses II. Stand before the colossal statue of the Pharaoh with smaller statues of his wife Nefertari and daughters at his feet. After this visit, fly to Aswan.) Upon arrival at Aswan Airport, you will be transferred to your Deluxe Nile Cruise Boat for a 5-day/4-night Nile cruise. Accommodations aboard will consist of an Outside Junior Suite Cabin with private facilities. Afternoon sail by felucca for an outside visit to the Agha Khan Mausoleum and Elephantine Island. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 07: WED - Visit the High Dam, Old Dam, Philae Temple, and the Granite Quarries. Sail to Edfu. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 08: THU - Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the best preserved of all the large Egyptian Temples. Sail to Luxor. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 09: FRI - Cross the Nile to the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, Colossi of Memnon, Queen Hatshepsut Funerary Temple, and the Valley of the Kings and Queens. Visit Luxor Temple dedicated to the god Amon-Ra. It was expanded by Ramses II, who added statues of himself. Visit the magnificent Karnak Temple. Sound and Light Show available this evening. Overnight on board. (B/L/D)
DAY 10: SAT - After disembarkation, you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival in Sharm El Sheikh, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh. (B/L/D)
DAY 11: SUN - The day is at leisure. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh. (B/L/D)
DAY 12: MON - The day is at leisure. Excursion to St. Catherine's Monastery available today. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh. (B/L/D)
DAY 13: TUE - The day is at leisure. Overnight in Sharm El Sheikh. (B/L/D)
DAY 14: WED - You will be transferred to Sharm El Sheikh Airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo. (B)
DAY 15: THU - You will be transferred to Cairo Airport for your return flight. (B)
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Optional Tours
- DAY 4 - Sound and Light Show in Cairo $40.
- DAY 5 - Overday visit to Alexandria $125.
- DAY 6 - Abu Simbel Excursion $220.
- DAY 9 - Sound and Light Show in Luxor $40.
- DAY 12 - Excursion to visit St. Catherine's Monastery $95.
(Other optional tours may be available. Please ask your Sales Agent.)
Not included: Airport Taxes and Fees (approx $170) and Entry Visa ($25).
-Land only price includes domestic flights within Egypt.
-Dec 20th departure includes compulsory New Year's Eve dinner in Sharm El Sheikh.
-Dec 27th departure includes compulsory New Year's Eve dinner in Cairo.
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