About this trip
Discover Egypt & Red Sea
- 11 nights/ 12 days cultural private guided tour
- 2 domestic flights - 3 nights Nile cruise - 3 nights Hurghada Resort
- Departs every Tuesday
- Tour starting from Cairo ending in Cairo
- Prices starting at US$2590
- Accommodation in Comfort & Superior hotels
- Guided sightseeing
- Includes 11 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
- Transfers and tours by private A/C motor coach
- Highlights: Cairo - Aswan - Komombo - Edfu - Luxor - Hurghada
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Arrive at Cairo airport and transfer to hotel. Meet tour coordinator for welcome briefing. Overnight: Cairo
Day 2: Cairo Tour (B)
After breakfast, begin full day sightseeing tour of Cairo. First visit Giza Plateau, located in the west bank of Nile, facing Cairo. Cheops, Chepren and Mycerinus are the three pyramids we will see in this plateau and their guardian Sphinx, the lion body human head mythical statue. Later visit the world famous Egyptian Museum. The museum that houses the largest Egyptian collection with more than 250.000 antiques extending over the past 5000 years. Return to hotel. Overnight: Cairo
Day 3: Cairo- Aswan-optional Abu Simbel - Aswan (B)
Morning transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Aswan. Guests who would like to join the optional half day Abu Simbel tour will take the connection flight from Aswan. After visiting the magnificent temples of Ramses II and Nefertiti return Aswan and transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is free or optional Nubian village & Soheil island tour. Overnight: Aswan
Day 4: Aswan (B, L, D)
After breakfast transfer to the Nile Cruise ship. Lunch on board. Afternoon felucca sailing. Overnight: Nile Cruise / Aswan
Day 5: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu (B, L, D)
Today we will visit the remarkable Aswan Dam, considered as one of the outstanding architectural achievements of the 20th Century. Then we will visit the Philae Temple, which was dedicated to goddess Isis. We’ll sail to Kom Ombo to visit the temple that was built in Ptolemaic Roman era for the worship of god Haroeris and Sobek, the crocodile god. Dinner and overnight in Edfu. Overnight: Nile Cruise / Edfu
Day 6: Edfu – Esna - Luxor (B, L, D)
Today we will visit the Edfu Temple, located in the west bank of Nile, dedicated to god Horus, the falcon god. Then we will sail to Esna, cross the lock and then to Luxor. Overnight: Nile Ship / Luxor
Day 7: Luxor –Hurghada (B)
After breakfast we will begin our tour in the enchanted Luxor, considered the greatest open air museum in the world. In the morning visit the West bank - Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch break we will cross to the eastern bank of Nile to see the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Luxor temple was built for the worship of god Amon Ra. Karnak temples include several temples and begins with the spectacular avenue of Rams. At the end of the day transfer to Hurghada to the beach hotel where you’ll stay 3 nights. Overnight: Hurghada
Day 8: Hurghada (B)
Today enjoy the sandy & sunny beaches of Hurghada. Overnight: Hurghada
Day 9: Hurghada (B)
Today enjoy the sandy & sunny beaches of Hurghada. Overnight: Hurghada
Day 10: Hurghada - Cairo (B)
After breakfast transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight: Cairo
Day 11: Cairo (B) - Free day or Optional daily tour to Alexandria
Today is free for your leisure. You can take a daily tour to Alexandria, second biggest city and the largest port of Egypt. Here you can visit the El Montazah Gardens, National Museum, Alexandria Library and enjoy panoramic view of fort Qaitbay. Another option is to stay in Cairo and take optional half day tour to Khan Khalili Bazaar, the most famous bazaar of Egypt built in 14th century. The market has a medieval atmosphere and is famous for its unusual, typically oriental souvenirs, and handmade crafts. Overnight: Cairo
Day 12: Cairo - Departure (B)
Transfer to Cairo airport for flight back home. Thank you for visiting Egypt!
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Price
Oct 2023- Oct 2024 |
Guaranteed departures from Cairo. Tour departs every Tuesday 12 day package price is starting from US$2590 per person in double room Please contact us at info@anatoliatravels.com with your travel dates for quotation. |
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Accommodation
Hotels as below or similar |
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| CITY | # OF NIGHTS | COMFORT | SUPERIOR |
| Cairo | 2 | Steigenberger or Ramses Hilton | Marriott or Sheraton Cairo |
| Aswan | 1 | Basma Aswan | Movenpick Aswan |
| Aswan - Luxor (Cruise) | 3 | Nile Goddess | Movenpick Royal Lilly or Lotus |
| Hurghada | 3 | Marriott Hurghada | Marriott Hurghada |
| Cairo | 2 | Steigenberger or Ramses Hilton | Marriott or Sheraton Cairo |
What's Included
Package Includes
- 8 nights accommodation at hotels as indicated or similar including breakfasts
- 3 nights accommodation in Nile Cruise Ship on full board basis
- Meals as in the itinerary B:Breakfast, L:Lunch D:Dinner wherever indicated
- Transportation by A/C private vehicle
- Cairo - Aswan and Hurghada - Cairo domestic flights
- Arrival and departure airport transfers (on the first and last days of the tour)
- Professional English speaking private guides (cruise guide on board)
- Sightseeing as mentioned in the program including entrance fees (Excludes Mummy room, interior parts of Pyramids and tombs not included in general museum admission)
- Local taxes and service charges
Not Included: Any international airfare, departure & airport taxes and fees if any, Passport and visa services & fees, Beverages with meals, Meals other than mentioned above, Tips to drivers, guides and tour escorts, Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, taxi, excess baggage etc. Travel insurance, Optional tours