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CAIRO
Welcome and farewell dinners; guided sightseeing, visit the Egyptian Museum
GIZASee the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids
ALEXANDRIAGuided sightseeing, visit Montazah Gardens
WADI EL NATRUNVisit Coptic Monastery
CAIRO-ASWANBy air
ASWANGuided sightseeing, visit the High Dam, the unfinished obelisk, and the Philae Temple of Isis
KOM OMBOGuided visit of the temple
EDFUGuided visit of Temple of Horus
LUXORGuided sightseeing, visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple and Deir el Bahari
LUXOR-CAIRO
By air
2021 Tour itinerary
Total meals included:
- 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners
ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT
Day1
Welcome to Cairo. At 6pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Meals included:
- Dinner
CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA
Day2
Guided sightseeing features a visit to the EGYPTIAN MUSEUM with Tutankhamun’s fabulous treasures, an exciting first encounter with the splendor of three millennia of Egyptian civilization. Continue to Giza, and admire the enignmatic SPHINX and the Great Pyramids. Cheops, with an original height of 496 feet, is the most colossal pyramid ever build.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CAIRO–ALEXANDRIA
Day3
Today, travel to Alexandria, a Mediterranean harbor, founded by Alexander the Great in the 4th century BC.
Today’s Distance: 137 mi / 220 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ALEXANDRIA
Day4
Meet your Local Guide and explore the second-largest city in Egypt. Admire the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, a Roman triumphal column made out of a single piece of granite, the ultra-modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina, that commemorates the ancient Library of Alexandria, the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, nowadays a museum, and visit the lush MONTAZAH GARDENS.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
ALEXANDRIA–WADI EL NATRUN–CAIRO
Day5
Travel through the El Beheira desert and stop in Wadi el Natrun, to visit a LF COPTIC MONASTERY before returning to Cairo. This evening, a farewell dinner has been prepared for you at your hotel.
Today’s Distance: 155 mi / 250 km
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
CAIRO–ASWAN (EMBARKATION)
Day6
Transfer to the airport and board your flight to Aswan. Embark your ship and enjoy a visit to the impressive ASWAN HIGH DAM, an embankment dam built across the Nile, and a boat-trip to visit the TEMPLE OF PHILAE, dedicated to the Goddess Isis.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: ASWAN–KOM OMBO–EDFU
Day7
Visit the magnificent TEMPLE OF KOM OMBO, an unusual double temple, constructed around the 2nd century BC. Sail to Edfu and visit the TEMPLE OF HORUS, one of the best preserved shrines in Egypt.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
CRUISING: EDFU–ESNA–LUXOR
Day8
This morning, on the West Bank of the Nile, visit the VALLEY OF THE KINGS AND QUEENS, and DEIR EL BAHARI, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the second historically-confirmed female Pharaoh in Egypt. In the afternoon, guided sightseeing features visits to KARNAK TEMPLE and LUXOR TEMPLE.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
LUXOR (DISEMBARKATION)
Day9
This morning, disembark in Luxor. Balance of the day at leisure.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
LUXOR–CAIRO
Day10
Transfer to the airport and board your flight to Cairo.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
CAIRO
Day11
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
Meals included:
- Breakfast
Things to note
- Hotels listed may occasionally be substituted with alternative hotels of equivalent standard.
- Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the MS Mayfair.
Hotels
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah
Deluxe
An urban oasis directly on the Nile, this sophisticated 433-room hotel is located on Gezira Island in the heart of downtown Cairo close to the exclusive Zamalek area with its chic trendy restaurants and galleries. Contemporary fittings in the elegant guest rooms blend French hi-tech with Oriental flair and amenities include air conditioning, iron & ironing board, signature MyBed beds and complimentary Wi-Fi access. Boasting its own riverfront promenade with an open-air floating restaurant & bar, this stunning property also offers a wide variety of restaurants and bars, a casino, a Spa, fitness centre and relaxing outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking the Nile.
Location
3 el thawra council St. Zamalek, Cairo, Egypt
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Restaurant On-Site
- Gift Shop
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Laundry Available
- Spa Services
- Free WiFi
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Coffee Maker
- Television
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Room Service
- Climate Control
- Voicemail
- Mini-bar
- Window Opens
- Alarm Clock
- Pay Movies
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Phone
- Desk
- Hair Dryer
Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Deluxe
Superbly located in the heart of the exclusive Pyramids Heights Business Park, and close to the Pyramids of Giza, City, and shopping malls. The Contemporary air-conditioned guestrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows with panoramic views of the Pyramids, pools, or lush gardens. Each room is equipped with the latest technology like smart mirrors and sensor LED lighting, plus a minibar, safe, coffee / tea maker and complimentary toiletries. There are several on-site restaurants, bars and lounges serving beverages throughout the day and cocktails in the evening. Leisure facilities include an outdoor heated swimming pool and a fitness center.
Location
km 22 Cairo-Alexandria Desert Road, Pyramids Heights Business Park, Cairo, Egypt
Hotel Facilities
- Laundry Available
- Concierge desk
- Pool
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Beauty Salon
- Elevator
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
- Currency Exchange
- Hot Tub
- Spa Services
- Ice Machine
- Parking/Valet
- Free WiFi
- ATM
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Television
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Climate Control
- Coffee Maker
- Cable/Satellite
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Phone
- Air Conditioning
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Room Service
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Desk
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
Kempinkski Nile Hotel
Deluxe
"Superbly located in the Garden City area on the shores of the Nile River and steps away from the Egyptian Museum, Opera House, and downtown Cairo. Luxuriously decorated air-conditioned rooms have free Wi-Fi, mini bar, and pillow menu. Facilities include a wellness center, hot tub, sauna, and steam room. Guests can also take a dip in the outdoor swimming pool located on the hotel¿s rooftop, or just relax and enjoy the stunning city panorama. The on-site restaurants serve a variety of dishes from International to Ottoman. There¿s also a chic piano bar, and a cosy lounge bar where guests can enjoy a cool beverage or a cup of coffee / tea."
Location
12 Ahmed Ragheb St, Garden City, Cairo, Egypt
Hotel Facilities
- Currency Exchange
- Concierge desk
- Luggage Storage
- Parking/Valet
- Fitness Room
- Business Center
- Pool
- Spa Services
- Laundry Available
- Restaurant On-Site
- Ice Machine
- ATM
- Elevator
- Free WiFi
- Bar/Lounge
Room Facilities
- Cable/Satellite
- In-Room Safe
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Smoking Rooms
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Climate Control
- Pay Movies
- Window Opens
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Alarm Clock
- Air Conditioning
- Coffee Maker
- Desk
Hilton Alexandria Corniche
Superior First-Class
"Boasting an ideal location in the heart of Alexandria overlooking the Mediterranean Sea and steps away from its own private beach. Stylish guest rooms have free Wi-Fi, safe, minibar, and electric kettle. Other amenities include a rooftop infinity pool, spa and fully equipped gym. Savor innovative dishes at one of the on-site restaurants, or simply relax in the hotel lounge with a cup of coffee."
Location
544 El Geish Road, Sidi Bishr, Alexandria, Egypt
Hotel Facilities
- Free WiFi
- Concierge desk
- Spa Services
- Parking/Valet
- Pool
- Laundry Available
- Ice Machine
- Elevator
- Currency Exchange
- Luggage Storage
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Fitness Room
- Restaurant On-Site
Room Facilities
- In-Room Safe
- Wake-Up Calls
- Hair Dryer
- Window Opens
- Mini-bar
- Television
- Phone
- Desk
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Disabled Access / Rooms
- Air Conditioning
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Smoking Rooms
- Cable/Satellite
- Internet Access
- Complimentary Newspaper
- Alarm Clock
- Voicemail
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Room Service
Sonesta St. George Hotel
Superior First-Class
Commanding an excellent position overlooking the Nile and close to the Luxor Temple and Museum. Elegantly decorated rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a TV and mini bar. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. A variety of local and international dishes are served at the on-site restaurant. There's a 24-hour cafe and a lounge/bar, along with an outdoor pool and a swim-up bar. A health club offers a gym, plus a sauna, a steam room, and a hot tub.
Location
Corniche el Nil St, Luxor, Egypt
Hotel Facilities
- Hot Tub
- Spa Services
- Luggage Storage
- Fitness Room
- Laundry Available
- Gift Shop
- Currency Exchange
- ATM
- Elevator
- Restaurant On-Site
- Pool
- Beauty Salon
- Bar/Lounge
- Business Center
- Concierge desk
Room Facilities
- Air Conditioning (Seasonal)
- Room Service
- Air Conditioning
- Climate Control
- Cable/Satellite
- Hair Dryer
- Television
- Complimentary Toiletries
- Complimentary Newspaper
- In-Room Safe
- Desk
- Smoking Rooms
- Non-smoking Rooms
- Wake-Up Calls
- Internet Access
- Phone
- Mini-bar
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Window Opens
