Tour code: EGYF
Best of Egypt
A exquisite 9 day chronicle covering various destinations in elegant Egypt including Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan; ensuring you will return with some mezmerising memories.
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Valley of the Kings
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9 Day Tour Itinerary
Day1:(Saturday)London–Cairo Arrive at Heathrow Airport to check in for your flight to Cairo. On arrival at Cairo, you’ll meet our local representative, who will help to clear customs and immigration. In the evening, you‘ll be taken to your hotel for an overnight stay. Breakfast (✘) Lunch (✘) Dinner (✔ In-flight) Day2:(Sunday)Cairo&Giza–OvernightTraintoLuxor Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and sits on the East bank of the River Nile. After breakfast, depart for a full day guided tour of Giza and Cairo. Here you’ll see the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos and their guardian Sphinx; these are amongst the most impressive man-made spectacles in the world. Later, visit the Khan el Khalili bazaar. This is one of the most historic markets in the world, founded by the Emir Djaharks El-Khalili in 1382. Lastly, visit the Egyptian Museum, where you can learn about the 4000-year old Egyptian civilisation, including the history of the treasures of Tutankhamun. In the evening, take an overnight sleeper train to Luxor on which you’ll be provided with a continental dinner. Breakfast (✔) Lunch (✔) Dinner (On Train) (✔) Day3:(Monday)Luxor After breakfast on the train, board your coach to visit the West Bank, where you’ll see the amazing Valley of the Kings, made famous in 1922 by the discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun. Here, you’ll visit three tombs before continuing to the Temple of Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari; one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt and the famous Colossie of Memnon. After lunch, you’ll transfer to the cruise for check-in (early Check-in is subject to availability) followed by dinner and overnight stay on the cruise. Breakfast (✔) Lunch (✔) Dinner (✔) Day4:(Tuesday)Luxor–Esna After breakfast on board the cruise, visit the Karnak Temple (the worlds’ largest temple complex) to see the Temple of Amun and the Temple of Luxor. After a relaxing lunch on board the cruise set sail towards Esna where the evening will be yours to enjoy and explore this ancient merchant and farming town followed by continental dinner and overnight stay on the cruise. Breakfast (✔) Lunch (✔) Dinner (✔) Day5:(Wednesday)Esna–Edfu–KomOmbo After breakfast on board the ship, set sail for Edfu to visit the Edfu Temple; one of the best preserved temples in Egypt dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Enjoy a relaxing lunch on board the cruise and set sail towards Kom Ombo. Later, visit the Kom Ombo Temple, which is shared by the two Gods, Sobek and
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Horus. Sobek is known as the crocodile god and the river here was full of crocodiles until early this century. Only after the construction of the High Dam did the crocodiles start to disappear. Enjoy continental dinner aboard the cruise and spend the night onboard. Breakfast (✔) Lunch (✔) Dinner (✔) Day6:(Thursday)KomOmbo–Aswan After breakfast on board the ship, set sail towards Aswan to visit High Dam; the world famous High Dam was an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. Later visit the Temple of Philae; south of the city of Aswan, this beautiful complex is dedicated to the Egyptian goddess of magic and life; goddess Isis. Enjoy dinner aboard the cruise and spend the night onboard. Breakfast (✔) Lunch (✔) Dinner (✔) Day7:(Friday)Aswan–Cairo After breakfast onboard the ship, visit the Nubian Museum; opened in 1997, the beautiful lines of its architecture alone are worth seeing. Nestled into the hillside, it covers 50,000 square meters of landscaped gardens and buildings which are divided up into different sections. After lunch onboard the cruise, enjoy a tranquil sail along the Nile around Kitchener’s Island and Mausoleum of Agha Khan by the felucca; a traditional wooden sailing boat. In the evening, take an overnight sleeper train to Cairo on which you’ll be provided with a continental dinner. Breakfast (✔) Lunch (✔) Dinner (On Train) (✔) Day8:(Saturday)Cairo Enjoy an early morning breakfast on the train and later arrive at Cairo railway station. Transfer to your hotel (Check in time subject to availability). The rest of the day is free at your own leisure. Enjoy your farewell dinner in the evening at an Indian restaurant. Breakfast (✔) Lunch (✔) Dinner (✔) Day9:(Sunday)CairotoLondon After breakfast, you will check out of the hotel and drive towards Cairo airport for your flight back to London. On arrival at London, this amazing tour concludes. Breakfast (✔) Lunch (In-Flight) (✔) Dinner (✘)
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TOURHIGHLIGHTS
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Notes: Price per person based on 2 adults sharing Children (2-11 years) must share with minimum of 2 adults Infant (0-23 months) price is for flight & coach seat only Max occupancy per room is 3 persons (excluding infants).
Price Includes
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l nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Cairo with 2 l eturn flight from London Heathrow to Cairo R l nights in a First class sleeper train with continental 2
dinner & breakfast on board (Egyptian Standard
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Pharaonic Village Sound & Light Show Both above
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Notes: Please note that meals provided on board the train are continental and are not to everybody’s liking and therefore we strongly recommend to buy snacks prior to boarding the train This tour is also available from India, however the price will differ so please call our Mumbai office for further details.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Visas Required UK / US passport Indian Passport
Egyptian Single Entry On arrival Apply in country of domicile
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