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Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights |
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| DAY 1 |
Cairo
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, our Travco representative will meet & assist you through the immigration and customs formalities, and then you will be transferred by a deluxe vehicle to your hotel in Cairo to check in and stay overnight. |
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| DAY 2 |
Cairo
After breakfast at the hotel you will check out then meet your tour leader & your private guide at the lobby to depart on a full day's tour of Cairo. First you will explore the treasure of the Egyptian Museum which is famous for its antiquities from Egypt's pharaonic periods, dating back some 50 centuries among which there is the famous Tutankhamen collection. The Museum is considered the key for understanding the Pharaonic art, culture, religion and daily life. In the after noon head to Giza Pyramids where you will see one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; the great Khufu’s (Cheops) pyramid (2690 BC). Continue to explore the rest of Giza plateau including the sight of Khafre’s pyramid - Khufu's son, the second-largest pyramid on Giza site; Mecernes pyramid the smallest and the famous Sphinx. At the end of the tour you will visit Khan El Khalili, where you can shop for souvenirs. After a full day in Cairo, transfer to your hotel & overnight. |
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| DAY 3 |
Cairo/Luxor
Pick up after breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport head to Luxor; upon arrival at Luxor Airport, you will be greeted by a Travco representative and transferred and escort you to your Nile Cruiser which will be your home for the next 7 nights/8 days. In the afternoon, you have the choice for an optional visit to the Luxor Museum, or stay free at leisure on board & overnight, lunch, dinner onboard. |
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| DAY 4 |
Luxor/Esna
After breakfast you will start the visits and leave for the East Bank of Luxor where you will enjoy discovering the complexes of Karnak and Luxor temples with your guide. You will be back on board for lunch. In the afternoon, the ship will sail to Esna. Dinner and overnight onboard in Esna. |
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| DAY 5 |
Esna/Kom Ombo
After breakfast you will start your daily visits with Esna Temple. Return on board. Enjoy the view while sailing to Edfu. In Edfu, you will reach the huge temple dedicated to the God Horus by horse carriage and tour it with your guide. Lunch on board. Your ship will then leave for Kom Ombo. Dinner and overnight onboard. |
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DAY 6
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Aswan
Today, the boat sails to Aswan. Breakfast on board. Once in Aswan, you will go off shore for the visits of the high dam, unfinished obelisque and Philae temple. You will be back on board for lunch. Dinner and overnight aboard the ship in Aswan. |
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| DAY 7 |
Aswan
You will spend the morning free or optionally visit Abu Simbel by air or by road. Lunch on board. In the afternoon, you will tour the Nile by felucca boat and visit the Botanical Garden. Then back to the ship for dinner and overnight. |
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| DAY 8 |
Kom Ombo/Luxor
In the early morning your Nile Cruise will sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the temple. Sail to Edfu. Lunch on board and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Nile while sailing to Luxor. Dinner and overnight aboard the ship. |
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| DAY 9 |
Luxor
After breakfast, you will discover the famous West Bank of Luxor: the Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Valley of the Kings and the temple of Queen Hatchepsut. Lunch on board. Free time on board. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor. |
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| DAY 10 |
Luxor/Cairo
In the morning after breakfast, you will disembark from your Nile Cruise and be transported to the Luxor Domestic Airport to catch your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at the Cairo Domestic Airport, a Travco representative will meet and assist you, and transfer you to your hotel for check in. Spend the day free at leisure. Overnight at the hotel.
(Later in the evening, you can have an optional dinner on board a floating restaurant, which includes a folkloric show). |
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| DAY 11 |
Cairo
Check out from the hotel and transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure |
The cost based on 04 paying Adults
Rates valid from 15th March until 30th April Except Easter (20/4 till 30/4)
US $ 1020.00 per person in Double Room
Rates valid during Easter period from 20th April until 30th April 2011
US $ 1370.00 per person in Double Room
Rates valid from May until 30th June 2011
US $ 820.00 per person in Double Room
Package includes:
- All sightseeing tours throughout (including entrance fees) with private licensed bilingual guide.
- All airport transfers and ground transportation in TRAVCO a/c vehicle as stated in the program.
- 03 nights accommodation at Moevenpick Pyramids including breakfast. www.moevenpickhotels.com/cairopyramids
- 07 nights accommodation on board of one from our Travcotels Nile cruisers including breakfast, lunch and dinner. www.travcotels.com
- Free Lunch during your Day Tour at Cairo/Giza
Package excludes:
- International airfare
- Egypt entry visa
- Any optional excursions
- Domestic airfare; Cairo/Luxor – Abu-Simble/Cairo including taxes and subject to change without prior notice.
- Nile cruises upper deck with supplement upon availability.
- Entry fees for any of Giza pyramids, the mummies room at the Egyptian Museum, Tutankhamen or Nefertari Tombs in Luxor.
- Personal expenses such as drinks, tips, laundry, telephone calls, etc.
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