Tour Description:
Egypt: A trip to Egypt is like taking a step back in time, to the land where pharaohs reigned, sheikhs rode their camels across deserts and traded gold. The rich legacy of the Greeks, Romans and the early Christians is still palpable here. Egypt’s architectural marvels and a motley collection of art from centuries of successive Islamic dynasties, baffles every culture-vulture. From the majestic pyramids of Giza, to the Luxor temple complex, the Sphinx, the Nile, to the world-famous diving paradise – Red Sea…Egypt is just too full of surprises!
Day 1: Monday: Cairo
On arrival at Cairo airport you will be met and assisted by our representative through passport control and customs formalities and then transferring you by air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Check into your hotel rest of the day is at leisure. Stay overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Tuesday: Cairo – Aswan
After Breakfast finish your check out formalities at your hotel get ready to enjoy a Full Day Tour of Cairo, you will be met by an Egyptologist who will guide you during your visit to Great Pyramids of Giza; that includes two mortuary temples in honor of Khufu, Khufu’s wives. One of the small pyramids contains the tomb of queen Hetepheres.
Day 3: Wednesday: Aswan – Nile Cruise
Early morning, you will be served breakfast in the train. Arrive Aswan station and you will be met by our representative and transferred to board your Nile Cruise. Get your luggage checked into your cruise later proceed to explore the city of Aswan. Visit the World famous High Dam and Philae Temple. Lunch on board. Evening you sail on Nile River to proceed to Kom Ombo to visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Enjoy dinner on board. Stay overnight on Cruise.
Day 4: Thursday: Edfu - Nile Cruise
This morning you wake up in Edfu wherein you visit Edfu Temple. Later sail to Luxor according to the opening of Esna lock. Enjoy lunch dinner on board. Stay overnight on Cruise.
Day 5: Friday: Nile Cruise - Luxor
This morning you arrive into Luxor. After breakfast, proceed for Full day tour of East Bank and West Bank which includes Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and Colossi of Mammon. Enjoy lunch dinner on board. Stay overnight on Cruise at Luxor.
Day 6: Saturday: Luxor - India
After Breakfast, finish your check out formalities. You will be transferred to Luxor airport to board your flight back to India. You can also opt for a 2night extension either to Sharm El Sheikh or Hurgada.