Traditional deluxe 13 days tour to Egypt : Cairo , Giza , Luxor & Sailing on Nile Dahabeyah to Aswan
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Cairo - Giza - Luxor - Nile Dahabeeyah - Aswan :EGYPT
Full Description
Duration 13 days , 12 Days / 11 Nights in EgyptTour Location Cairo – Giza - Luxor - Nile Dahabeeyah – Aswan – Cairo
Pickup & Drop Off Cairo Airport
12 Days Pyramids & Nile Dahabeeyah Holiday will be a magical trip showcasing the golden essence of this eternal civilization. Our exceptional travel agency & partners in Cairo will provide our precious guests with the most wonderful services of a private A/C Vehicle, excellent Nile Sailing Cruise, comfortable accommodations, and a proficient Egyptologist tour guide which is expected from the best travel agency in Egypt. All our clients will visit the most popular archaeological attractions through our 11 days Pyramids & Nile Dahabeeyah by air to witness all the extraordinary historical and cultural attractions & landmarks that date back to more than 5,000 years of greatness, beauty, and uniqueness. In a totally private tour, everyone will be able to head to a lot of amazing spots within Cairo, Luxor, & Aswan which acted as a magical gathering for the treasures of the Ancient Egyptian Civilizations , and many more. Book this amazing tour and witness the gorgeous splendours of Egypt.
Highlights
Giza Attractions : •Giza Pyramids •The Sphinx •The Valley Temple •Saqqara Step Pyramid •Memphis CityCairo Attractions : •The Egyptian Museum •The Hanging Church •Al Muizz Street •The National Museum •Amr Ibn Al Aas Mosque •The majestic ben Ezra Synagogue
Luxor Attractions : •Valley of the Kings •Karnak Temple •Luxor Temple •Hatshepsut Temple •Colossi of Memnon
Nile Dahabeeyah Attractions : •ESNA Temple •EL KAB & EDFU Temple •SAIL & SWIM •GEBEL SILSILEH •Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
Aswan Attractions : •The High Dam •The Unfinished Obelisk •Philae Temple •Abu Simple Temple
Includes
•International & Domestic flight tickets as follows :Los Angeles / Cairo – Cairo / Luxor – Aswan / Cairo – Cairo Los Angeles
•12 days / 11 nights full board 5 star deluxe accommodation including All meals, snacks and non-alcoholic beverages as the following :
•Three Nights’ accommodation in Cairo in Marriott Mean House Cairo Hotel.
•Two Nights’ accommodation in Luxor in Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor Hotel.
•Five Nights accommodation in deluxe exclusive Nile Dahabeeyah sailing to Aswan.
•One-night hotel accommodation in Aswan in Sofitel Legend Old Cataract.
•Meals as mentioned in the tour itinerary, Starting from Dinner first day ending by breakfast last day included an extra 5 lunches at finest Egyptian traditional restaurants in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan as well as an extra daily dinner .
•A Professional English-Speaking Tour Guides at all sights.
•Conferences with an archaeologists.
•Egypt entry visa.
•Meet and assistance at Cairo International Airport.
•All transfers and transportations in Private A.C vehicle during the tour.
•Private tours to the whole sites mentioned on the itinerary.
•All Gratuities to guides, drivers, dahabeeyah crew and hotel staff.
Excludes
•Personal Expenses.•Any other items have not mentioned.
Itinerary
Day 1 : Welcome to EGYPT, Meet at Cairo Airport and Transfer to your Hotel
- Meals: Dinner at local restaurant
- Overnight: Villa Belle Époque Hotel
Day 2: Tour to The Pyramids and Memphis City
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Local restaurant, dinner at the hotel
- Overnight: Villa Belle Époque Hotel
Day 3 : Fly to Luxor - Visit Luxor East Bank Attractions
In the morning, you will check out your hotel in Cairo to be transferred in a private modern air-conditioned car to Cairo airport to board your flight to Luxor, after arrival at Luxor airport you will be meet by our representative who will accompany you to the AL MOUDIRA HOTEL for check in. Afterwards you will meet your private tour guide who will take you on a fascinating tour to the tiptop Luxor tourist attractions on the east bank including:
Karnak templescomplex which became the most selected of places that was completed between 1971 BC to 30 BC to pay homage to the Theban triad of the 18th dynasty which consisted of Amun, Mut, and Khonsu.
The golden Luxor Templeis a heavenly archaeological attraction that was made in 1400 BC to be a southern sanctuary made for the crowning of Amenhotep III, Ramses the great, and even Alexander the Great. The Temple is an immortal piece of art and architectural brilliance that represents the rejuvenation of kingship and holds the golden avenue of Sphinxes.
Finally, we will go back to your Hotel for having dinner and spending the overnight.
- Meals:Breakfast, Lunch at Local restaurant, dinner at the hotel
- Overnight: AL MOUDIRA HOTEL
Day 4 : Explore Luxor West Bank Attractions
On your second day at your Hotel, you will enjoy a tasty breakfast before your tour guide comes to pick you up to visit some of the memorable highlights on the West bank of Luxorincluding:Valley of the Kingswhich holds an underground labyrinth of 63 tombs to a collection of the greatest kings, nobles, and queens that shapes the history of the New Kingdom (1570 – 1050 BC).
Lunch will be served at local restaurant
The most majestic temple ever created in the history of Egypt Hatshepsut Templewas made in 1479 BCE to honour her title as the main priestess wife of Amun-Ra. The everlasting seated statues of the Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep IIIwere built in 1350 BC at 18 m (60 ft) which are able to offer a great deal about family, beliefs, and achievements.
Then, we will drive you back to your hotel for spending the overnight there.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Local restaurant, dinner at the hotel
- Overnight: AL MOUDIRA HOTEL
Day 5 : The Nile Dahabeeyah and Esna
In the morning, you will check out your hotel in Luxor to be transferred in a private modern air-conditioned car to begin our journey on our privately chartered Dahabeya, a traditional two-masted sailboat .The Dahabeya is a unique way to drift on the Nile, sailing on a Dahabeya remains a biblical experience where time seems to have stopped over 3000 years. As we sail along the Nile, witness farming methods of the saqqia and shaduf, unchanged since the ancient civilization. Stops to villages en route.
You will board your dahabiya at Esna, located some 33 miles south of Luxor, . A thriving merchant town, Esna is best known for the small ancient Temple of Khnum, which sits 9 meters below street level. Your trip will begin with a brief walk to the temple and a stroll through streets filled with beautiful textiles and other exotic goods.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Overnight: Luxury Nile Dahabeeyah
Day 6 : ELKAB VILLAGE, EDFU TEMPLE
El Kab, on the East bank of the Nile, was once the capital of Upper Egypt and is still home to the temple of Nekhbet, as well as a row of fascinating decorated tombs carved into the slope of the mountains. Upon docking, you will embark on a beautiful walk through a small fishermen village to visit the necropolis.In the afternoon, the boat will arrive at Edfu, the legendary house of victory Edfu Templehas stood the test of time as a symbol of power and architectural brilliance on the same grounds which held the mythical battle of the sky falcon Horus against his evil uncle Set.
After returning to the boat, you will set sail for a beautiful island.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Overnight: On board of your Nile Dahabeeyah
Day 7 : Sail and SWIM
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Overnight: On board of your Nile Dahabeeyah
Day 8 : GEBEL SILSILEH
Here, the Nile, flowing between two mountains ranges, is at its narrowest. You will usually be the only visitors at this fascinating site, as large Nile cruisers are not allowed to stop here. After visiting the small temple of Horemheb and walking through the sandstone quarries, where ancient Egyptians cut stone for many of their most famous temples, you will visit a picturesque café to enjoy tea and shisha (waterpipe). You will then sail to a picturesque riverbank where you will stop for lunch and swimming.- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Overnight: On board of your Nile Dahabeeyah
Day 9: Kom Ombo
After a night on the water and beneath the stars, the morning trip will take you to the town and temple of Kom Ombo. The magical double Kom Ombo Templewas constructed between 180 BC and 47 BC in the Ptolemaic era to honour Haroeris “ Horus the Elder” on the north side of the temple and Sobek the crocodile god of the Nile on the south side of the temple. Kom Ombo templeis a masterpiece of architecture that is filled with many decorations and carving that exhibit many medical and astronomical type information.Finally, after finishing your tour, we will transfer you back to your Nile Cruise to have dinner and start sailing towards Aswan and then upon your arrival, you will overnight onboard the Nile Cruise..
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Overnight: On board of your Nile Dahabeeyah
Day 10 : Visit Aswan Highlights
Awake to the beautiful sight of the desert closing in on the river at Aswan Bridge. Here your cruise comes to an end. You will leave us relaxed and refreshed in the morning. Therefore, after having your breakfast, you will check-out your Nile Cruise and join your tour guide in an incomparable tour to witness the best-chosen Aswan tourist attractionsincluding:The majestic high dam of Aswanwas made in the modern era in the mid-60s to give Egypt a chance to enter the industrial age by saving waters for long periods of time for irrigation and farming plus producing hydroelectricity. The captivating sky piercer Unfinished Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut(1508-1458 BC) is one of the most informative open-air museums in Egypt which was destined to be at the entrance of the Karnak temple. This 42 m tall monument found in the bedrock is able to shed light on the skill and innovation of the ancient Egyptian artist and builder.
Enjoy your delicious lunch meal in a local restaurant in Aswan and get ready to visit:
Lunch will be served at local restaurant
The legendary temple of Philaewas created to honour the grand legacy of Isis the goddess of motherhood who was a part of the greatest tale ever told in the history of the world “ The Myth of Osiris” found across its giant and magical walls which were built in the last days of the Egyptian civilization between 380-362 BC and enlarged in the Ptolemaic era between 282 and 145 BC. Then, you will be transferred to your hotel in Aswan for spending the overnight there.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch at Local restaurant, Dinner at hotel
- Overnight: BenBen Hotel
Day 11 : Fly to Cairo and Discover Old Cairo Attractions
After having your breakfast, you will check-out your Hotel Then, you will be transferred to Aswan Airport to catch your flight back to Cairo, after arrival to Cairo you will enjoy another fanciful day touring around the most exciting historical, Islamic, and Coptic attractions in Cairo by joining your tour guide to visit: To complete your holiday in the Land of Pharaohs, there is one site that should never be missed.
The golden spectacle located in the middle of Cairo is the magnificent Egyptian Museumwhich was formed of two floors loaded with the most outstanding artefacts and monuments that date to more than 5000 years.
You will have your lunch in a well-chosen restaurantand then you will continue with your tour guide to visit:
The Hanging Churchwas constructed in the 5th century AD on one of the gatehouses of Babylon fortress of the roman kingdom which reaches the height of 30ft tall that is able to showcase the most magnificent designs.
The divine Amr Ibn Al-As Mosquewas formed to establish in 641 ADS as a new generation from the newly established Islamic capital Fustat “ the city of tents” .
The majestic ben Ezra Synagoguewas constructed in 882 ADS when a church was transformed to its current state where it is rumoured the prophet Moses was discovered.
The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC)is a legendary and enormous treasure creation that served as the first of its kind in Africa as the only dedicated museum for a single civilization which displays a mixed collection of historical and cultural treasures from every time period in Egypt that shape of 50, 000 artefacts and gains hall of mummies.
- Meals: Breakfast, lunch at Local restaurant very oriental one and dinner at the hotel
- Overnight: Cairo Hotel
Day 12 : End Your 12 Days Exceptional Vacation in Egypt - Fly Back Home
Breakfast at the hotel then checks out before we will transfer you to Cairo International Airport by air-conditioned car to fly back home and end your Egypt vacation.- Meals: Breakfast