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Splendors Of Egypt & Dahabiya Nile Cruise In 11 Days

Splendors Of Egypt & Dahabiya Nile Cruise In 11 Days

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Splendors Of Egypt & Dahabiya Nile Cruise In 11 Days

11 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Visiting: Giza Necropolis, Pyramid of Djoser, The Egyptian Museum, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Khan el-Khalili, Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk, Temple of Kom Ombo, The Temple of Horus at Edfu, Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Luxor Temple, Hurghada

Tour operator:

Egypt Best Vacations

Tour code:

2446

Recommended For:

50 plus, Couples, Family-Kids, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 16

Physical rating:

Medium, Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

MeatVegetarians, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

From:

$2187

$2077 (USD) The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$109

Tour Overview

Enjoy the Splendors of Egypt & Dahabiya Nile Cruise in 11 days . Explore the attractions of the famous cities in Egypt, Cairo, Hurghada, Luxor, and Aswan. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, and the Philae Temple. Sail the peaceful Nile on a luxury Dahabiya Nile cruise. Relax in Hurghada and enjoy the Red Sea beaches and its underwater world. Begin your Splendors of Egypt & Dahabiya Nile cruise tour in Cairo. Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza and the fabulous contents of the Egyptian Museum. Fly from Cairo to Aswan to begin your 3-night Dahabiya Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Sail the Nile like a pharaoh and discover the great sights along the Nile valley from Aswan to Luxor. Explore the mighty sights along the Nile valley from Aswan to Luxor. Discover the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple, and the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings. Visit the most intact temple in Egypt, Edfu Temple, and the beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan. Travel by road from Luxor to Hurghada for some relaxation on the Red Sea beaches. Explore the great underwater world of the Red Sea. Fly from Hurghada back to Cairo for the rest of your Splendors of Egypt & Dahabiya Nile Cruise tour package. Please note that slight changes might occur due to circumstances beyond our control when you’re cruising the Nile.

Highlights

Visiting the only ancient wonder still standing, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, when you visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the giant Sphinx.
The fabulous contents of the impressive Egyptian Museum.
The wonderful sunny beaches of the Red Sea and its awesome underwater world in Hurghada.
Sailing the peaceful Nile River like a pharaoh from Aswan to Luxor on a luxury small boat, Dahabiya Nile cruise for three nights.
Ponder over the ancient Egyptian afterlife and underworld at the magnificent tombs of the Valley of the Kings.
The largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple in Luxor.
The beautiful Temple of Philae in Aswan, the Pearl of Egypt.

Places You'll See

Giza Great Pyramids

Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Valley Of The Kings, Luxor

Red Sea Underwater World, Hurghada

Egyptian Museum, Cairo

Philae Temple, Aswan

Karnak Temple, Luxor

Edfu Temple, Aswan

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival In Cairo, Egypt

Location: Cairo International Airport

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star standard hotel in Cairo

Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Meet and assist by our representative of “Egypt Best Vacations” who will help you through the arrival and visa regulations. Transfer to your hotel for free time.

Day 2 : Giza Great Pyramids, Sphinx, And Saqqara

Location: Giza Necropolis, Pyramid of Djoser

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star standard hotel in Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your actual Splendors of Egypt & Dahabiya Nile cruise itinerary begins when Egypt Best Vacations professional tour guide picks you up from your hotel to commence your tour to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and Saqqara.

Today, you will visit the Giza Plateau. Today’s tour includes the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure with the great Sphinx. The only ancient wonder which still remains (Khufu’s pyramid) awaits you. Are you ready to discover it from the inside? Today you will learn about the history of the pyramids, how they were constructed, and why they were constructed.

Then on to the first pyramid in history, the Step Pyramid of King Djoser at Saqqara. Saqqara is one of the most important and richest necropolises in Egypt. It was the cemetery of Memphis, the 1st capital city of United Egypt in 3200 BCE.
Transfer back to your hotel.

Day 3 : Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel And Khan El-Khalili

Location: The Egyptian Museum, Salah Al-Din Al-Ayoubi Castle, Khan el-Khalili

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: 5-star standard hotel in Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today, you are exploring the fantastic contents of the historical Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square in Cairo. Hundreds of objects from all periods of Egypt’s past are displayed on the two floors of the museum.
From the museum to the Citadel of the Sunni Muslim leader Saladin, built in 1172 to protect Cairo against the Crusaders. The White Mosque of Mohammed Ali Pasha is a prominent feature of the citadel.
You will finish your tour today at the historical bazaar of Khan El-Khalili, the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Transfer back to your hotel.

Day 4 : Fly To Aswan - Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Location: Aswan International Airport, Philae Temple, Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk

Accommodation: Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will spend the next four days of your Splendors of Egypt & Dahabiya Nile cruise onboard a Dahabiya River Nile cruise. So, we will transfer you to Cairo Airport to fly to Aswan to begin your 3-night Dahabiya Nile River cruise from Aswan to Luxor. Meet your guide just outside the arrival terminal at Aswan Airport to commence your tour.

Explore the highlights of the beautiful City of Aswan such as the High Dam, one of the great engineering feats of the 1960s. Then proceed to the beautiful Temple of Isis at Philae Island. This temple was built during the Greco-Roman era and, was dedicated to Isis, goddess of Love and Magic in ancient Egypt. You will end your tour at the granite quarry of the Unfinished Obelisk.

Transfer to your Dahabiya Nile cruise. Set sail to Kom Ombo to overnight there.

Day 5 : Kom Ombo - Edfu

Location: Temple of Kom Ombo

Accommodation: Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the twin Temple of Horus and Sobek together with the Crocodile Museum at Kom Ombo. Kom Ombo Temple was built during the Greco-Roman period. It was built over the ruined temple of the New Kingdom. The temple began during the time of Ptolemy V and was completed by the time of Emperor Tiberius. The emperors Domitian, Caracalla, and others added to the temple. So it took about 400 years to finish.

Enjoy a short visit to the Crocodile Museum begore you go back to your Dahabiya Nile River cruise to set sail to Edfu to overnight there.

Day 6 : Edfu - Esna - Luxor

Location: The Temple of Horus at Edfu

Accommodation: Dahabiya Nile Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take a horse and carriage to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. The Temple of Horus in Edfu is the most intact temple in Egypt and one of the most beautiful temples built during the Greco-Roman period. The temple is very intact, none of its elements are missing but the Sacred Lake and two obelisks. The Temple of Edfu is fully inscribed with reliefs and hieroglyphs on its exterior and interior walls.

Take your carriage back to your Dahabiya River Nile cruise to set sail to the lock of Esna. Go through the lock and continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 7 : Luxor Highlights - Hurghada

Location: Valley of the Kings, Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak, Luxor Temple

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Disembarkation. Visit the magnificent Valley of the Kings, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom period were buried. Then proceed to the unique Temple of the female pharaoh Hatshepsut, who ruled Egypt for about 20 years as a sole pharaoh. Continue to the giant Colossi of Memnon of Amenhotep III.

Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant then proceed to the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. These two temples were dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut and Khonsu.

Transfer to Hurghada for some relaxation on the beautiful Red Sea beaches. Explore the stunning underwater world by your own. You will enjoy three free days of your Splendors of Egypt & Dahabiya Nile cruise.

Day 8 : Hurghada

Location: Hurghada

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.

Day 9 : Hurghada

Location: Hurghada

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Free day. Tours such as diving, glass boat, safari, snorkeling, and submarine rides are available upon request.

Day 10 : Fly Back To Cairo

Location: Hurghada International Airport, Cairo International Airport

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to Hurghada Airport to fly back to Cairo. Transfer from Cairo Airport to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 11 : Fly Home

Location: Cairo International Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to Cairo Airport for final departure. It is really sad to leave, so ask our guides about your next adventure in Egypt.

What's Included

All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Meals – Full Board

On the Dahabiya Nile cruise and at Hurghada hotel
Fully Guided
Airport Transfers at Destination
Accommodation

5-star standard hotels & Dahabiya Nile cruise
Entrance Fees
1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
Meals – Breakfast Only

Only in Cairo.

What's Not Included

Drinks with Meals

In Cairo and on the Nile cruise.
Country Entry Visas
International Travel
Tipping and Gratuities

Mode of Transport

Vehicles, domestic flights and Dahabiya Nile cruise

Accommodation

5-star standard hotels in Cairo & Hurghada.
Dahabiya Nile cruise

Check out our Q&As

Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

Yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes, tour guides are English-speaking guides.
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes, all coaches are air-conditioned.
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Yes
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

Ask your airline.

What is the tipping policy?

3$ per person per day for the driver. 10$ per person per day for the tour guide. 10$ per person per night for the Dahabiya Nile cruise crew.
What currencies are required for this tour?

USD
What is the maximum group size?

16 people.
Are flights included in this tour?

Just domestic flights are included.
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

No, just a negative PCR test result or a full vaccination letter/certificate.
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes, I can.
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

5-star hotels and Dahabiya Nile cruise.
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

The minimum number is one person.
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes, children are permitted with one adult at least.
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

Low to medium.
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes
How can I obtain my visa to Egypt?

All travelers entering Egypt must have the appropriate travel documents: a passport with at least 6 months to run and valid visa. Many nationalities for example American, British, etc. can obtain their visas at the Egyptian airports upon arrival. You can also apply for your visa online via this Egyptian government link. https://www.visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/Home Or check your closest Egyptian Em
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes, all airport transfers are included.
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

No, the entry visa is not included.
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes, all entrance fees are included as per the itinerary.
Company Instant Book

Yes
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Not sure. Some hotels offer free Wi-Fi, and some hotels don't.
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes, as shown in the price.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

All travelers to Egypt have to produce on the arrival, a Negative PCR certificate NOT older than 72 hours.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes, all the operating hotels and Nile cruises in Egypt meet the local health and safety regulations. All obtained certificates of Safe to operate and work again. These certificates are given by the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

No problem changing your holiday dates.

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Apr 29, 2024 - May 09, 2024

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