Egypt Best Selling Tour
A wonderful all round experience on this 5 Days Nile Cruise to enjoy King Ramses Sun Festival 2020. Discovering Luxor and Aswan ancient Pharaonic Temples: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples, Temple of Philae, and more. before a trip down to Abu Simbel to witness the ‘once a year’ spectacle of the Sun Festival.
Prices includes
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports.
- Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation for 4 nights on 5*Deluxe Nile Cruise
- Accommodation for 1 night on sleeper train for on half board basis..
- All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing small group.
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and as mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals as mention in the above itinerary.
- A Bottle of water during your trip.
- Portage when needed.
- All service charges and taxes.
Price excludes
- Any extras and personal spending
- Tipping
- Entrance fees
- Entry Visa to Egypt
- The fishing equipments ( ex ; lure, rods …etc)
- You should bring with you all the necessary fishing equipments
Day 1: Departure 19 October
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Karnak Temple & Luxor Temple
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Enjoy music in the lounge
Day 2 ; 20 October
AM: Breakfast on board
AM: Visit the West Bank: Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari)
At Noon: Sail to Edfu via Esna
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party
PM: Dinner on board
Overnight in Edfu
Day 3: 21 October
CBreakfast on board
AM: Visit Edfu Temple
AM: Sail to Kom Ombo
PM: Lunch on board
PM: Visit Kom Ombo Temple
PM: Sail to Aswan
PM: Dinner on board
PM: Galabeya Party
Overnight in Aswan
Day 4: Abu Simbel Tour by Land - 22nd October
At: 00:30, our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan to witness the man-made Solar Phenomenon of Abu Simbel. Twice a year – on October 22 and February 22, the rays of the sun align on the sanctum sanctorum illuminating the Holiest of the Holy, a small room with four statues: Ptah, Amun-Ra, Ramesses, and Ra-Horakhty. The sun shines on the last three status but leaves the statue of Ptah, the god of darkness, in shadow. Outside the Temple, you will enjoy performances by Nubian folklore groups. From Aswan to Abu Simbel, the trip takes about 03 hours and half, one-way driving.
– Enjoy lunch on board.
– Have afternoon tea.
– Enjoy dinner on board.
Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner..
Day 05 23rd October :
Enjoy breakfast on board.
– Disembarkation after breakfast.
– Visit the High Dam, Philae Temple, and Unfinished Obelisk.
– Get transfered to Aswan Airport or railway station.
Meals: Breakfast.
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Day 1: Departure
Arrival Cairo – Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport (Arrival procedures) and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2 ; Pyramids Tour
Check out after breakfast at your hotel in Cairo. Then you will be accompanied by your personal guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Later, you will be transferred to you hotel for an overnight stay in cairo
Day 3: Museum Tour
Cairo After breakfast, you will visit the Egyptian Museum where you will admire the splendid collection of Tutankhamen alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Then visit one of Cairo’s most popular tourist attractions is Salah El Din’s Citadel and the largest Ottoman mosque in the first half of the 19th century , Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali. Combining fascinating history with shopping in a lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar and lunch at a local restaurant. Back to hotel, dinner and overnight in Cairo.
Day 04 Fayoum Oasis - Wadi El Rayyan
Pick up at your hotel in Cairo, via air-conditioned vehicle and drive to Fayoum that is the largest oasis in Egypt, situated 90 km south west of Cairo, 75 km from Giza Pyramids. Fayoum in the old ages was the county number 21 among the Egyptian counties. Fayoum consider one of the governorates of North Upper Egypt region. It is characterized by water wheels which make El Fayoum different from any other governorate. Drive until you reach the checkpoint at Kom Oshim. Transfer to Lake Qarun. It is considered the oldest natural lake in the world, the third largest lake in Egypt and the rest of lake Old Maurice. you will enjoy the bird watching as (Coots,Greebes,Shorebirds and Ducks) at Lake Qarun. After that you will be driven to Wadi Al Rayan. It is located on the middle of the Fayoum desert, about 140 Km from Cairo. It is now totally covered by two gigantic fresh water lakes, the two lakes have different altitudes, and therefore a waterfall was created where they meet. Visit the birds’ Eco Tourism. Enjoy your lunch then back to dinner and overnight at hotel.
Day 05 Wadi el Rayyan - Birdwatching near the lakes:
Fayoum, once known as the Land of Wine and Roses, is the nearest oasis to Cairo and is still the most fertile in Egypt. This tour will take you to the Pyramids of Senusret II and Amenemhet III, the old waterwheels and Lake Qarun. Fayoum provides a splendid mix of Pharaonic, Christian and Islamic monuments and has been called the garden of Egypt. then proceed to the lakes created in the 1970, the 113 Sq Km of laks are fed by excess drainage from Fayoum`s irrigation system. The upper and lower lakes are connected by a canal and Egypt’s only waterfall. The lakes provide habitat for open water species like coot , great crested grebe and ducks species; as well as watlands species like pied king fisher, moorhen and purple gallinue in the shoreline reedbeds and the series of fish farms between the upper and lower lakes. While the upper lake is good for passerines like the clamorous reed warbler, sedge warbler and lesser whitethroat in the reed beds: the lower lke is better for ducks such as mallard, teal coot and herons. Winter waders include stint, red shank, and common sandpiper. Overnight at hotel.
Day 06 Wadi el Rayyan - Birdwatching in the desert :
The desert is dominated by gravel and nummulite-covered plains, with sand dunes and cliffs and rocky outcrops. While the plains and dunes have little to offer birds or birders, the cliffs provide ideal nesting habitat for species like the sooty falcon, the brown-necked raven, the pharaoh`s eagle owl and black kite. The rocky outcrops also provide shelter for migrants crossing the Sahara such as lanner falcon, Barbary falcon and Montagu`s harrier during fall migration. Overnight at hotel.
Day 07 Wadi el Rayyan - Birdwatching at the mineral springs :
The springs’ oasis consists of four springs; accessible only on foot .it is one of the only uninhabited oases in Egypt .the water and vegetation make the oasis an important habitat for many desert species in wrpa. Typical birds include year- round residents like the hoopoe lark and great grey shrike, as well as migrants like the rufous bush robin, red- backed shrike and ovilvaceous warbler. Overnight at hotel.
Day 08 Wadi el Rayyan - Birdwatching in cultivated area:
The land pecalmation area on the lower lake has about 10.000 hectares of cultivated land. Similar to the habitat of the Fayoum oasis and Nile valley, some of the same species are found, spesies include the cattle egret senagel coucala, as well as collared dove and spur- winged plover. Overnight at hotel.
Day 9 Luxor Sightseeing
After Breakfast at your hotel in cairo you will be transferred to cairo international airport then you will be met and transferred to embark your 05 star Nile Cruise. In the afternoon you will be accompanied for a wonderful tour of the East Bank of the Nile in Luxor. Here you will see Karnak and Luxor Temples. Return to the ship for afternoon tea and dinner. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10 Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions
After breakfast transfer to the West Bank of the Nile in Luxor and visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir EL Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship for lunch & afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11 Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Enjoy breakfast on board before visiting Horus Temple at Edfu. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 12 Aswan Nile Cruise Tour
After breakfast pay a visit to the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the majestic Philae Temple. Return to the ship for lunch. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13 Train to Cairo
Breakfast on board the cruise then disembarkation from Cruise at 08:00 AM. And free time in Aswan with optional tour to enjoy a tour to one of Egypt’s top tourist attractions, Abu Simbel temple, which were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari. Later, you will be transferred to Aswan railway station to board the sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner and breakfast will be served on board – overnight inside your compartment.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 14 Cairo Optional Excursions
Breakfast at your hotel, then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure.
Day 15 Final departure
Breakfast at your hotel, then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure