6 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Holiday (3 destinations)
6 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Holiday (3 destinations)
6 Days Cairo, Luxor & Aswan Holiday (3 destinations)
6 Days Starting and ending in Cairo
Visiting: Cairo, Giza Necropolis, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Luxor
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Tour code:
2410-020
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 20
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
1-99
Special diets catered:
Halal, Jain, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
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From:
$750
$570 (USD)
Operator discount: -$150
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$30
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Tour Overview
Enjoy your holiday to Cairo with Luxor and Aswan in 6 Days and visit Pyramids of Giza and The Great Sphinx, Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Citadel of Cairo or Citadel of Saladin and Luxor & Aswan impressive sightseeing, Valley of The Kings in Luxor, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, The High Dam in Aswan, Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple in Luxor, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut in Luxor, Colossi of Memnon in Luxor and more attractions.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival To Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock) Ancient Today Tours representative will pick you up from Cairo International Airport by the exit door, holding a sign “Ancient Egypt Tours with your name written on it”.will meet & assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.
Optional Tour: Dinner cruise for two hours on the Nile Overnight in Cairo
-Welcome Drink
Day 2 : Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum And Old Cairo
Location: Giza Necropolis, The Egyptian Museum, Khan el-Khalili
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sleeper train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World The great Pyramid of Khufu’s (Cheops),3 small pyramids You will continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s (kaphren) pyramid — Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site, the remains of the funeral temple, the pyramid of Mankawra(Mykerinus) and 3 small pyramids. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, which dates from the time of Chephren; the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, which belongs to the pyramids of chefren This temple served definitely two functions: First, it was used for the purification of the mummy of the king before its burial. Second, it was used for making the Mummification process of the king. After visiting the pyramids, you'll then continue across the plateau for a photo opportunity of the three pyramids rising from the sands, with the Cairo skyline in the background. Proceed to have your lunch at local restaurant
Then Move to visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, known commonly as the Egyptian Museum, in Cairo, Egypt, is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, and dates back some 5000 years of art which is considered the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artefacts are presented, with a representative amount on display, the remainder in storerooms, The Egyptian Museum which is filled with thousands of Pharaonic artefacts, including the golden treasures of King Tutankhamen. Fascinating objects such as jewels, headdresses, alabaster vases and toys from Ancient Egypt are all on display, and many priceless statues and other artefacts can also be seen which was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1922s when his tomb was excavated, The Egyptian Museum is one of the first stops on most people’s itineraries when travelling to Egypt. This distinctive museum that houses a vast store of priceless objects, from earlier time to the Greco-Roman period is worth seeing.
Transfer to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner on the train, overnight Sleeper train to Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 3 : Aswan Sightseeing
Location: Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Citymax Hotel Aswan or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast on the train, Arrival, meet & assist by our representatives and transfer to the Cruise. Boarding before lunch, visit the world-famous High Dam, An engineering miracle was constructed between 1960 and 1970. It aimed to increase economic production by further regulating the annual river flooding and providing storage of water for agriculture, and later, to generate hydroelectricity. The dam has had a significant impact on the economy and culture of Egypt, and then move to the Unfinished Obelisk, This obelisk is believed to belong to Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rulers of the 18th dynasty and the royal wife of king Tuthmosis II. The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of Ancient Egypt in Aswan, Egypt. It is unknown which pharaoh created this structure. It is nearly one third larger than any ancient Egyptian obelisk ever erected. If finished it would have measured around 42 m and would have weighed nearly 1,200 tons. Then move to the beautiful located Philae temple Sail by Felucca (Egyptian sailboat) to the island of Agilkia, Visit the temple that was removed from their original island of Philae which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser. The main Temple of Isis and its monuments were built between the 26th-dynasty and the Roman period. You will be transferred back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Overnight in Aswan
Day 4 : Luxor Sightseeing Tour
Location: Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel, Sleeper train
Accommodation Name: Sleeper train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After having your breakfast at your hotel, our representative will transfer you to Aswan train station for your train to Luxor, arrival to Luxor. Meet & assist by our guide, begin your sightseeing tour in Luxor by a Visit East Bank of The Nile River you will be visiting The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. In Ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning “The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places”.
You will continue to explore then transfer to the West bank in Luxor, visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary Queen Hatshepsut was the first great woman in recorded history: the forerunner of such figures as Cleopatra, Catherine the Great and Elizabeth I.The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is the focal point of the Deir El-Bahri complex of mortuary temples and tombs located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor. Hatshepsut was a female pharaoh. Her temple, this temple was built on three surfaces take the form of balconies, devoted primarily to the worship of the god Amun, and to perform funeral rites for the queen known as El Deir El Bahary
Then pay a visit to Valley of the Kings, was created and used from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains some 60 tombs, starting with Thutmose I and ending with Ramses X or XI. The official name of the site was The Great and Majestic Necropolis of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes, or more usually, the Great Field. The most famous tomb is KV62, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. The discovery of King Tut’s tomb was made by Howard Carter in 1922, Tutankhamun’s tomb was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact. You will visit 3 tombs. Moreover, ; lunch is going to be served during your trip.
Proceed to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, Colossi of Memnon are the two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years they have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the city of Luxor. The original function of the Colossi was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotep’s memorial temple or mortuary temple. Transfers to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Cairo, Dinner on the train.
Overnight Sleeper train to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5 : Sleeper Train To Cairo
Location: Luxor, Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel Giza or similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Have your breakfast on train, meet & assist by our representative, and you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo. Free day in Cairo.
Meal: Breakfast
Day 6 : Departure From Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Final Departure After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure. Final Departure Optional Tour: Sound and Light show at the Giza Pyramids area.
Meal: Breakfast.
What's Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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Local Taxes
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Fully Guided
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Meals – Half Board
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Meals – Breakfast Only
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Entrance Fees
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Accommodation
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Meals – Full Board
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Country Entry Visas
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Drinks with Meals
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Tipping and Gratuities
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Safety Standards Covid-19: We have put in place a series of precautionary measures in accordance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization. We must play our part in preventing the spread of the virus and ensuring our customers remain safe throughout the duration of their trip. In terms of hygienic practices, ANCIENT EGYPT TOURS is complying with all the WHO guidelines. 1. Groups in
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