Wonders of The Nile- Private & Luxurious Tour
Wonders of The Nile- Private & Luxurious Tour
Wonders of The Nile- Private & Luxurious Tour
11 Days Starting and ending in cairo
Visiting: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
Tour operator:
Tour code:
CAI
Group Type:
Private
Recommended For:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 9
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
1-75
Special diets catered:
Vegans, Meat, Vegetarians, Halal
Tour operated in:
English , French , German , SpanishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Wonders of The Nile Private & Luxurious Tour one of the best luxury & private Egypt tours. Stay at the historic Marriott Mena House Hotel with views of the pyramids, and at the luxurious Ritz Carlton Hotel Cairo and cruise the Nile on board of five stars deluxe Nile cruise for 4-Nights then enjoy your stay at the legendary hotel Sofitel old cataract Aswan. Discover the wonders of Egypt the Great Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx from the inside out and other treasures of Egypt have beckoned travelers for more than two millennia, who come seeking traces of powerful dynasties swept away by the sands of time. On an Egyptian journey to this timeless destination, explore the mysterious pyramids, venerable tombs, and temples to piece together the life and times of one of the world’s greatest ancient civilizations.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive Egypt The Land Of The Pharaohs-Meet & Assist
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: No Meals
For your added comfort, upon your arrival at the airport, our airport representative will greet you at the airport and escort you through customs and immigration. Look at Egypt tours representative will facilitate the included visa process for you. Continue to the baggage claim hall and passenger pick up. Here an airport representative will help you connect with your private transfer to your hotel. Enjoy a private airport transfer accompanied by our representative. Enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace or relax at your hotel. Overnight at Cairo.
Day 2 : Discover The Pyramids Of Giza And Sphinx & The Egyptian Museum Or ( Gem)-Camel Riding
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning start your first sightseeing in your Egyptian adventure by visiting the great Pyramids of Giza, site of the pyramids of Mycerinus and Chefren as well as the Great Pyramid of Khufu. Built-in the Fourth Dynasty (approximately 2690 BC), it is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Revel in the opportunity to enter the interior of one of these legendary pyramids. Ride Like a Local on camelback at the desert of the Pyramids then move to the Great Sphinx one block of stone 57-Meter-long and 20 Meters High made of limestone after that have your delicious lunch at a traditional restaurant with your guide move to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities (or the Grand Egyptian Museum, upon its opening 2021), home to the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun and items dating to 4000 BC. During your visit, see the unique collection of ancient art featuring the glory of ancient Egypt’s pharaohs and nobility, including Ramses II, one of Egypt’s most powerful pharaohs. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure. Overnight at Cairo. Historical Mena House hotel.
Day 3 : Explore The Hidden Gem Of Sakkara Necropolis , Dahshure Pyramids & Memphis
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
A new day in your Egyptian adventure today off the beaten path to Dahshur pyramids, Sakkara and Memphis, although most tourists associate Egypt with the Pyramids of Giza, there are known to be at least 118 ancient pyramids scattered around Egypt, with more being discovered every few years or so. Most of these monuments are spread out along the desert between the Giza Plateau and the semi-oasis of Al Fayoum. They include the must-see Step Pyramid of King Zoser at Sakkara, and the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid of Dahshur. These three pyramids represent the formative steps of architecture that reached fruition in the Great Pyramid of Khufu, your private guide will take you in a tour to the pyramids of Dahshur to visit the bent & red pyramid and you have the chance to get inside the Red pyramid after that visit Memphis the ancient Capital of the Old kingdom 5000 years ago enjoy the great statue of King Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx of Queen Hatshepsut after that have your lunch at a traditional restaurant after that explore the Sakkara Necropolis start with the Step Pyramid the oldest pyramid in Egypt and some of the Nobel tombs that distinguished by its daily life scenes and lovely colours after this active day back to your hotel. Mena house hotel.
Day 4 : Crusing The Nile -Discover The Temples Of Karnak & Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: MS/Mayfair Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After your breakfast, you will check out of your hotel in Cairo and be transferred to the Cairo airport to take your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you’ll begin your full day of exploring by visiting the astonishing the Temple of Karnak the biggest temple on Earth, where generations of pharaohs wished to record their names. Walkthrough the Great Hypostyle Hall, strolling among its expertly aligned columns, which soar to 80 feet high, then move to the Temple of Luxor. View the three large statues of King Ramses II along the front of the temple pylons; the Courtyard of Ramses II; and the Colonnade of Amenhotep III, with its 50-foot-high columns. Walk-in their shadows as visitors have done since antiquity and ponder the astonishing feats of engineering it took to create them. Then, step aboard ‘Mayfair Nile cruise one of the best luxurious cruises on the Nile,’ an elegant river cruiser renowned for the warmth and attentiveness of its service staff. All your meals will be on board.
Day 5 : Explore Valley Of The Kings & Tutankhamen Tomb & Hatshpsut Temple
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: MS/Mayfair Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast on board then start your exploring day by visiting the west bank of the Nile river and the royal Necropolis of Thebes and view the Colossi of Memnon. Next, arrive at the architecturally stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, Ancient Egypt’s first female pharaoh and regarded today as one of its most successful it is temple is unique in style. Continue to the Valley of the Kings, burial ground of the great pharaohs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a period of 500 years beginning in the 16th century BC, tombs were built along this valley for pharaohs and nobles, including that of “the boy king,” Tutankhamun. Enter the tomb of Tutankhamun — found in 1922 by British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter — to discover the secrets of this storied chamber, visit also Three other tombs at the Valley. Then enjoy some authentic shopping around before back to your Nile cruise for sailing towards Edfu. All meals will be on board.
Day 6 : Crusing The Nile -Discover The Temple On The Bank Of The Nile- Horse Carriage
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: MS/Mayfair Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you will have the chance to visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. This temple is the best-preserved Ptolemaic temple in Egypt, the building of the temple lasted about 800 years.
This temple has wonderfully decorated walls and stone capitals after your visit to Edfu temple back to your cruise for lunch.
Your next stop will be to visit the amazing Temple Of Kom Ombo dedicated to two gods; Horus, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god. Also, you will enjoy the crocodile museum, View the mummified remains of several crocodiles that once basked along the ancient Nile shore, just as their descendants do today.
Enjoy the evening as you continue cruising down the Nile to Aswan, enjoy some entertainment on board.
Day 7 : Discover Aswan Beauty- Philae Temple On The Island Of Agilika.
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: MS/Mayfair Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise to Aswan and ride a motorized boat to the striking Philae Temple on the island of Agilika. This sacred complex was dedicated to the goddess Isis and reflects a fusion of three great civilizations — Egyptian, Greek, and Roman. The temple was dismantled and then painstakingly reassembled when the Aswan High Dam was constructed. Proceed to the granite quarries and site of the Unfinished Obelisk. Illustrating the skills of Egypt’s stonemasons, this monolith is one-third taller than any other ancient Egyptian obelisk. Later, Ride Like a Local around the Aswan Islands in a felucca, while enjoying a refreshing Scenic Sundowner. Enjoy your time onboard all meals will be on board.
Day 8 : Cruise Disembarkation - Fly To Abu Simbel - Aswan Old Catract
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembarking from your Nile cruise to fly to Abu Simbel and discover the commanding twin temples of the great King Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh. Perhaps even more impressive, this entire site was disassembled and moved here to save it from the floodwaters caused by the Aswan High Dam. Return to Aswan to enjoy your stay at the legend old Cataract Live the Legend at Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan, a 5-star luxury hotel in a 19th-century Victorian palace on the banks of the River Nile. Enjoy a lovely sunset Felucca ride on the Nile then enjoy your legendry dinner at the 1902 restaurant at the old Cataract hotel. Overnight at Aswan.
Day 9 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast on your hotel check-out and Look at Egypt tours representative will escort you to the airport. Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be transferred to your hotel for relaxing in Cairo.
Day 10 : Discover Islamic Cairo, Old Churches & The Old Bazaar Of Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
A New full-day tour to discover old Cairo sights visit the Alabaster Mosque and the Citadel of Salah El din the most famous landmark in Cairo enjoy the panoramic view of Cairo and learn about the Islam and Islamic history from your guide inside the famous Mosque of Muhamed Ali the founder of Modern Egypt, then move to the old churches in Coptic Cairo visit the churches that blessed by the Holy family during their escape to Egypt visit the hanging church and Sergiouse church and get inside the Cave of the Holy family where Lord Jesus and His mother hid for Two months from the Roman Soldiers, have a lunch break at the traditional restaurant then continue to the old Bazaar. back to your hotel overnight.
Day 11 : Final Departure- Good Bye Egypt
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, and according to your flight time our representative will escort you to the airport for the final departure after this Luxurious Egypt signature tour. ( Hotel Check out at 12:pm but you can use the hotel lobby and facilities as you like)
See you again in Egypt
What's Included
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1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day
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Accommodation
Marriott Mena House The Nile Ritz-Carlton MS/Mayfair Cruise Hotel Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Aswan
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Airport Transfers at Destination
All Pickup & Drop off
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
From Cairo-Luxor-Aswan-Cairo Aswan to Abu Simbel- Aswan
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Country Entry Visas
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Entrance Fees
Entry Fees for the Sightseeing
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
Free Internet Wifi
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Fully Guided
Qualified Egyptologist
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Meals – Full Board
5-Nights at 5 stars Hotel in Cairo B&B
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Meals – Half Board
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping for driver and guide
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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What is the tipping policy?
Due to the low salaries of many professionals in Egypt, many people depend on tips, or Baksheesh as it is called in Egypt, as a major part of their income. Therefore, tipping is considered customary in Egypt.
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
no
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
no
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?
Wifi at the hotel
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
yes
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What currencies are required for this tour?
USD, EURO, GBP ETC
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
yes
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
5 stars ultra-deluxe
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
yes
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Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?
yes
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What is the maximum group size?
9
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
yes
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
low
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
yes
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What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?
it is 100% guaranteed departure
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Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?
no
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How can I obtain my visa to visit Egypt?
Visitors to Egypt must have a passport valid for at least six months after their arrival and all foreign citizens must obtain a visa to enter Egypt. You can apply for a tourist visa at any Egyptian embassy or consulate around the world. -Travelers of the following nationalities can purchase a one month entry visa to Egypt upon arrival in Egypt: Australia, Canada, Croatia, European Union, Georgia, Japan, New Zealand, Norway, Macedonia, Republic of Korea, Russian Federation, Serbia, Ukraine, United Kingdom and United States, Brazil, Argentina, Mexico. This only takes a few minutes to do at a bank window before you go through customs
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
yes
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Company Instant Book
yes
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Are there any health issues that I should worry about in Egypt?
Generally No but occasionally travelers experience some gastric disturbance resulting from drinking tap water or eating from a local restaurant not recommended by their tour guides or the receptionist in hotel. Some travelers might suffer sunburn or heatstroke from the heat and sun during the summer if they are not careful; however, taking the proper precautions and drinking bottled water can eliminate any health risks. – Are there certain vaccinations to be taken before traveling to Egypt? – There are no obligatory vaccinations that should be taken before being granted with the visa of Egypt
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What to shop in Egypt?
Egypt is has many exciting shopping during your trip top buys include Papyrus ( Ancient Paper) and this you should get it from certified places in each tour the visit to the Papyrus factory is included. Also, you can buy the Egyptian pendants it is Called the Cartouche same like the ancient Pharaohs made their names, you can get your name in Cartouche in Gold or Silver like king Tutankhamun o queen Cleopatra. Cotton shirts and mirrors, backgammon boards, Pharaonic objects fashioned in Alabaster, Egyptian cotton sheets, clothing are very popular for tourists. Please note that in the certified places and shops you will visit during your trip it is very safe to use your Visa Card. If you want to visit the Souk Khan Elkhalili it is not recommended to use your Visa Card or buy gold or silver.
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Are flights included in this tour?
yes all domestic flights
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
YES
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If this still with the Terms and condition will not be any charge to change & we have so much flexibility
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Final confirmation and domestic flights, hotles and cruise
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All our tour is fully guided & escorted with professional guide and staff
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Look at Egypt tours Established 2006
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Yes We do , require a single supplement
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Look at Egypt tours follows the Global Code of Ethics for Tourism
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