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CAIRO, NILE CRUISE & HURGHADA TRAVEL PACKAGE (EG10 - 11 days / 10 nights)

CAIRO - NILE RIVER

TEMPLE OF HORUS

NILE CRUISE

HATSHEPSUT TEMPLE

HURGHADA

REEF IN HURGHADA

HURGHADA

DAY 01 - ARRIVAL TO CAIRO

Arrival to Cairo Airport and meet for transfer to hotel. Rest of day at leisure, as per flight arrival time.
Overnight in Cairo

DAY 02 - PYRAMIDS & SPHINX TOUR

Breakfast then meet with guide and start tour with a visit to Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt
dating from 3100 BC which contains the beautiful representation of King Ramsis II through his colossal
statue. Then proceed to Sakkara where we will see the world-famous Step Pyramid of King Zoser,
the oldest known of Egypt's 107 Pyramids. At the Pyramids area, visit the Three Pyramids built for
Pharaohs Cheops, Chephren & Mycerinus on the Giza Plateau and the mysterious Sphinx.
After the tour, transfer on to Cairo Rail Station for departure on overnight train to Aswan.
Overnight onboard train in sleeper car with dinner

DAY 03 - ASWAN

On arrival to Aswan Rail Station meet for transfer to board the Nile Cruise. Embarkation before lunch.
Then depart with the tour guide to visit the High Dam, one of the biggest dams in the world & was an
engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960's. Then proceed to the Unfinished Obelisk, a huge
obelisk incompletely carved "41 meters high" that shows the techniques of the ancients Egyptians
used in carving obelisks. At the end, move to Philae Temple which was dedicated to goddess Isis. It's
now reassembled at a new site on Agilika Island about 500km from its former site on Philae Island.
(If time of cruise allows, additional/alternative morning excursion can be added to Abu Simbel or a
felucca ride to view Elephantine Island, Plantation "Kitcheners" Island and Agha Khan Mausoleum)
Overnight onboard cruise

DAY 04 - KOM OMBO / EDFU

The cruise sails to Kom Ombo & upon arrival visit The Temple of Sobek & Haroeris, dedicated to the
crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles
basked in the sun on the river bank. Return to the cruise & sail to Edfu. On arrival visit Temple of Horus
the largest & most complete preserved Pharoanic temple combining Pharaonic & Greek architectures.
Overnight onboard cruise

DAY 05 - ESNA / LUXOR

Sail to Esna and Luxor. Upon arrival to Luxor, move to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of
Kings & Queens, a vast City of the Dead where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rocks
and filled with treasures for the afterlife by generations of Pharaohs. Then proceed to the foot of the
cliff to see The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only woman who ruled Egypt in Pharaonic History.
On the way back to the River Nile, your road passes by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in
Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn. Return back to cruise and evening at leisure.
Overnight onboard cruise

DAY 06 - LUXOR / HURGHADA

Breakfast, disembark from cruise and meet for the 3-4 hour drive to Hurghada. This area is noted for
its magnificent summer & winter climate, the clarity of its water, its coral reef & rare marine life which
make it a center of attraction specially for divers & practicing water sports). Check in to hotel with
the remainder of the day and evening at leisure (Optional Activities: Snorkeling, Diving...etc)
(Please also note that a morning optional activity in Luxor to visit the Luxor and Karnka Temples can
also be included before departing on the drive to Hurghada.)
Overnight in Hurghada

DAY 07 - HURGHADA

Breakfast at hotel and free day at leisure (Optional Activities: Snorkeling, Diving, Windsurfing...etc)
Overnight in Hurghada

DAY 08 - HURGHADA

Breakfast at hotel and free day at leisure (Optional Activities: Snorkeling, Diving, Windsurfing...etc)
Overnight in Hurghada

DAY 10 - HURGHADA / CAIRO

Breakfast, check out and around 11AM meet for transfer on to the Super Jet Bus Station. Noon depart
on the air conditioned bus to Cairo with arrival around 7PM in the evening. On arrival meet for transfer
to your hotel with the remainder of the evening at leisure (Optional Sound & Light Show)
Overnight in Cairo

DAY 10 - CAIRO TOUR

Depart with the guide to visit the Egyptian Museum which houses around 250.000 antique pieces in
its 107 halls. It comprises the world's greatest collection of Ancient Egyptian Artifacts. Then on to
visit the Citadel Of Saladin, a spectacular medieval fortress dating from the 12th century and perched
on a hill above the city. Also located in the Citadel are the Alabaster Mosque & Tomb of the Ottoman
ruler Mohamed Ali. At the end of your tour proceed to the Khan El Khalily Bazaar which is one of the
earliest and greatest markets in the Middle East & contains stores that exhibit wonderful collections
of jewelry, wooden products & attractive hand-made products. Return to hotel and evening at leisure.
(Optional Nile Dinner Cruise OR the Sound & Light Show in the Pyramids area can also be included)
Overnight in Cairo

DAY 11 - DEPARTURE

Breakfast at hotel, check out and as per your flight time transfer on to Cairo International Airport

WHAT'S INCLUDED:
-06 nights hotel accommodation in choice of preferred class
-03 nights onboard Nile Cruise incl breakfasts, lunches and dinners along with the noted sightseeing
-02 full day sightseeing tours in Cairo (includes guiding, entrance fees and tour transport)
-One way Cairo-Aswan rail ticket in sleeper car with dinner
-Transfer in A/C car from Luxor to Hurghada + One way bus ticket from Hurghada to Cairo
-Required transfers between hotels, airports, rail stations and ports

PACKAGE RATE: Please use the REQUEST FORM to receive a quote on the above travel itinerary
as per your preferred travel dates/month and preferred class of hotel accommodation (3*/4*/5*).