Day 1 Arrival
Arrive at the Cairo International airport; a Sunworld Tours representative will meet you after passport control.
Transfer to the hotel in Cairo for check-in and overnight.
Day 2 Cairo
Breakfast and departure to visit the famous Pyramids and Sphinx. Visit to the Papyrus Museum, where we watch a presentation about the production of the oldest type of
paper that we have news printed. Soon after, we will leave for the Cairo Museum, where we will visit the archaeological relics of Ancient Egypt, from the First Dynasty,
more than 4 thousand years ago, going through the riches discovered in the tomb of Pharaoh Tutankhamun.
There is also an optional tour of the famous Mummies Hall, where you can see, among others, the body of Pharaoh Ramses II, ruler of Egypt when Moses freed the people
from captivity, featuring typical Arabic music and dances. If you choose to not do that you can return to the hotel and rest.
Overnight in Cairo
Day 3 Cairo
After breakfast explore Memphis, the capital of Ancient Egypt. Tour Sakkara
Overnight in Cairo
Day 4 Cruise
Breakfast and early departure to the airport. Boarding the Luxor and arrival after 1 hour flight. Morning visit to the east bank of the Nile, where the world-famous
Temples of Luxor and the Temple of Karnak. Entrance on to the ship to start the cruise on the Nile. Distribution of cabins and lunch (included). Afternoon free to rest, enjoy the sun and the ship's swimming pool.
Dinner and overnight on board
Day 5 Cruise
Breakfast and optional excursion not to be missed: departure at 5 in the morning to see the sunrise on board a balloon, flying over the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Hatchepsut and much more! In the morning, we will visit the western bank of the Nile: the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings, where among other tombs is Tutancamon, an alabaster shop and the temple of Queen Hatchepsut. Return to the ship, lunch (included) and navigation to Edfu, passing through the Esna lock. Arrival in Edfu at night.
Dinner and overnight on board
Day 6 Cruise
In the morning, departure by carriages to visit the Temple of Horus, son of Isis and Osiris, in Edfu. Return to the ship and sail to Kom Ombo. During the day, enjoy the
swimming pool and the magnificent landscapes that unfold in front of you. Arrival at Kom Ombo in the late afternoon and visit the temple of Sobek, the crocodile god, one of
the great surgeons of the past - on the walls of the temple, you will see stories told in hieroglyphs of births, surgeries, etc. Navigation to Aswan. Arrival and overnight. At night, on board, we will have a sensational ARAB PARTY. It's time for you to wear your galabia (typical Arab dress) and enjoy the Arabian nights!!!
Dinner and overnight on board
Day 7 Cruise
In the morning, visit the upper dam the unfinished obelisk, and the Temple of Philae, also known as the Temple of Isis or Temple of Love. In the afternoon we have a visit to an essences and perfumes shop and a relaxing felucca ride. Then we will have an optional tour not to be missed: a visit to a Nubian village.
This tour includes the passage through a preserved area of the Nile, with cinematographic landscapes. Then we will stop at a Nile beach, where you can dive if you wish, and we will go to the Nubian village. This path can be done on the boat or on a camel ride - you can choose one of the options, both are included. At the end of the tour, time for
shopping in the many craft shops of the village. Return to the ship and at night we will have a presentation of Nubian dances.
Dinner and overnight on board
Day 8 Cruise - Cairo
Breakfast and disembarkation. Possibility to take an optional tour to the temples of Abu Simbel. Whoever takes this tour will leave the ship around 4 in the morning and return at 1 pm and have the fantastic experience of seeing the sunrise in the Sahara desert. It's about 3 hours to go and 3 hours to go back, and about 2 hours to visit. Transfer in the afternoon to the airport and flight to Cairo.
Dinner and overnight in Cairo
Day 9 Departure
After breakfast, we will visit Citadel of Mohamed Ali mosque, Sultan Hassan mosque, Khan El Khalili and Old Cairo.
Drive to airport for final departure
Date |
Overnight |
First Class |
Superior |
Mar 1, 2019 -Feb 29, 2020 |
Cairo 4 nights |
Barcelo Pyramid |
Meredian Pyramids |
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$ 1690 USD |
$ 1950 USD |
Notes
Contact us for the following:
Yom Kippur and Passover rates
High Season Rates (Christmas and Summer)
Private Single Room
The tour is on a guaranteed departure basis - subject to a minimum of 2 participants
The sequence of the tour, hotels used, and sites visited may be amended due to circumstances
Rates include
►Breakfast and dinner daily
► Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure
► Sightseeing in a modern air conditioned motor-coach
► Service of a Government licensed guide
► Entrance fees to site mentioned on the itinerary
Not included
► Porterage at airport
► Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff
► Beverages with meals
► Traveler’s medical baggage insurance
►Visa fee
►Abu Simbel Tour