16 Days Egypt Luxury Holiday

Cairo International Airport, Egypt - Cairo International Airport, Egypt
  • Cairo Tower
  • The Colossi of Memnon
  • Hot Air Balloon in Luxor
  • The Great Sphinx of Giza

Details

16 Days | 15 Nights

Tour Types: Private
Runs: Tour starts every Monday.
Accommodation: 5* Hotels, Dahabiya Cruise
Minimum Age: 10

Tour Description


Indulge in the ultimate luxury during a 16-day Cairo tour, where you'll immerse yourself in Egypt's rich history and experience opulent accommodations and exclusive experiences. Marvel at the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, explore the treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Enjoy private guided tours to iconic sites. From the bustling streets of Cairo to the tranquil shores of the Nile, this tour promises an unforgettable journey filled with luxury, comfort, and the timeless allure of ancient Egypt.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in a treasure trove of ancient artifacts.
  • Visit the iconic wonder of the ancient world, the Pyramids.
  • Embark on a luxurious cruise along the Nile River.
  • Benefit from the expertise of a private Egyptologist guide.
  • Take in breathtaking views of the riverbanks and ancient temples.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1
Mon: Cairo Airport – Cairo    

1 Stop

1

Cairo Airport

Ahlan Wa Sahlan, Welcome to Egypt! Meet our representative and transfer from airport to your hotel in Cairo. Rest of the day is free on your leisure. Overnight in Cairo.

1 hour

5* Hilton Hotel
Dinner

Day 2
Tue: Cairo– Saqqara – Memphis – Great Pyramids & Sphinx – Cairo    

3 Stops

1

Saqqara

After breakfast, we start the tour transferring to the Step Pyramid of Zoser, built 2630 BC, it is considered to be the oldest major stone structure worldwide.

1 hour

2

Memphis

Then to Memphis that was once the first capital of Egypt and the centre of rule and culture for more than 3000 years founded by King Menes. You will also get to see the statue of king Ramses the 2nd.

1 hour

3

Great Pyramids & Sphinx

We continue to the Giza Pyramids. Khufu's pyramid is the northernmost and largest of the three. In classical antiquity it was considered as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and is the only one to have survived. Khephren's monument can be easily identified by the casing stones that still cling to its pointed top. The much smaller pyramid of Mycerinus had not been completed by the time of the king's death. Its intended granite revetment was only partially applied. The Great Sphinx is part of the funerary complex of Khephren. Its impressive leonine body with the royal head is sculpted in an outcrop of the native limestone. Part of the face, including the nose, has been deliberately damaged. Drive back to your hotel and overnight.

3 hours

5* Hilton Hotel
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 3
Wed: Cairo – Egyptian Museum – Manial Palace – El Khalili Bazaar – Cairo    

3 Stops

1

Egyptian Museum

Morning time, we visit the Egyptian museum of Antiquities, which houses the world’s largest, most precious, and rare collection of genuine artifacts, over 250,000 piece are displayed dating back to 5000 years including an exhibit of the treasure collection of king Tutankhamen that had been sealed

1 hour

2

Manial Palace

Visit Manial Palace Museum by in 1875-1955 by Prince Mohamed Ali, a well preserved example of royal palaces in Egypt.

1 hour

3

El Khalili Bazaar

End the day with a visit to the busy souq of Khan El Khalil. Back to the hotel and overnight.

2 hours

5* Hilton Hotel
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4
Thur: Visit Abdeen Palace – Cairo Tower – Baron Palace – Cairo    

3 Stops

1

Abdeen Palace

Breakfast at the hotel, then meet your guide to visit Abdeen Palace which designed by Egyptian, Turkish, Italian, and French architects. Khedive Ismail was in charge of its construction. The Museum of Abdeen also houses a collection of ancient weaponry and outstanding decorations received by notable figures and the Egyptian royal family.

1 hour

2

Cairo Tower

Then head to Cairo tower located the Zamalek district on Gezira Island in the River Nile. It is best known for its observation deck and the revolving restaurant which sits on the top of the tower. Some visitors have commented that better cuisine can be found in many restaurants through Cairo, but the undeniable truth is that no other restaurant can offer its diners the same sort of views. The restaurant slowly rotates, completing one rotation every 70 minutes.

2 hours

3

Baron Palace

In the afternoon, with your guide, stroll along the busy souqs to witness locals everyday life, try some local food such as Koshari, Shawarma and Patates & Zalabia and end the day with a visit to a cafe for a coffee or tea. Return back to your hotel and overnight.

1 hour

5* Hilton Hotel
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 5
Fri: Cairo – Citadel – National Museum of Egyptian Civilization – Coptic Museum – Cairo    

3 Stops

1

Citadel

Start the day with a visit to Salah El Din Citadel located on the spur of the Muqattam hills. It was the seat of government and home of almost all rulers of Egypt. Inside the citadel get the chance to visit the impressive Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali built in 1824.

1 hour

2

National Museum

In National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, view exceptional collections including royal mummies. The museum is located in the old city of Cairo.

1 hour

3

Coptic Museum

Continue to Coptic Museum where the largest collection of Coptic Christian artifacts in the world is displayed. Overnight in Cairo

1 hour

5* Hilton Hotel
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 6
Sat: Cairo – Fly to Luxor – Luxor & Karnak – Luxor    

3 Stops

1

Luxor Airport

Meet in your hotel early in the morning, our representative will pick you up and transfer to Cairo airport. Luxor is located in the Upper Egypt, about 650km south of Cairo, flight from Cairo to Luxor lasts for about 1-hour.

1 hour

2

Luxor & Karnak

Our representative will meet you then have short drive to the East Bank of Luxor. Proceed to the most important and most sacred of the sites, the Temple of Luxor. It was built by one of the kings of the 12th dynasty and completed by the well-known king Ramses II. The temple was conceived as a remote southern annex to the temple of Karnak, at a distance of about 3 km from it. Hence, it faces the Karnak Temple, and was connected to it by a long processional avenue, flanked by rows of sphinxes on either side. Have a wonderful tour to Karnak Temples, which are the largest structures ever build in the history of mankind. The principal building is that of god Amun Ra, which is the melting pot of religion and politics.

3 hours

3

Luxor

Transfer to your hotel in Luxor to check-in and overnight.

1 hour

5* Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 7
Sun: Luxor Hotel – Abydos and Dendera Temples Day Tour    

1 Stop

1

Abydos and Dendera Temples Day

At 06:00 AM Early morning pick up from your hotel and transfer 2.5-3 hours to Abydos temple which is built by King Seti I and his son RamsesII. Abydos was considered to be the center for the worship of the god Osiris. Then head to Dendera temple, driving 1-1.5 hours. This temple was built by Greek and Roman which is dedicated to goddess Hathor. In here, you will have the chance to see the famous Dendera zodiac dated to the late Ptolemaic period, carved in Egyptian bas-relief from the ceiling of the Portico. It contains the image of Taurus (the bull) and the Libra (the balance). Back to your hotel and overnight.

8 hours

5* Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8
Mon: Luxor – Valley of the Kings – Valley of the Queens – Nile Cruise    

3 Stops

1

Valley of the Kings

Today transfer to the West Bank where you can explore the Necropolis Thebes. Visit magnificent Valley of the Kings. The most concentration of royal tombs in Ancient Egypt. It is where cut in rocks tombs for 62 famous kings of the New Kingdom, all are highly decorated and filled with priceless artwork.

2 hours

2

Valley of the Queens

Continue to the Valley of the Queens to visit the tomb of Queen Nefertari, favorite wife of Ramesses II. Until now there are over 90 tombs were discovered during the excavations. It was initially built as the burial site for royal queens of ancient Egypt, but was also used as burial sites for princes, princesses and other member of the nobility. Like Valley of Kings only a few among the 90 tombs are allowed for visitors.

2 hours

3

Nile Cruise

Then transfer to your Nile Cruise for embarkation. Lunch, dinner and overnight in the cruise.

1 hour

Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 9
Tue: Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – Colossi Memnon – Nile Cruise    

3 Stops

1

Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Today, we continue the tour in Luxor. Visit the Hatshepsut temple built and named after the powerful Queen Hatshepsut the only woman who ascended the throne of Egypt in ancient times. This temple is located at Deir el-Bahari, a steep cliff in the shape of a horseshoe forms a natural background to two monumental buildings standing side by side, each belonging to a different period.

2 hours

2

Colossi Memnon

We transfer to Colossi of Memnon. The first monument one encounters on a visit to the west bank of Luxor is the site of the funerary temple of Amenhotep III. The temple itself has all but completely disappeared, but the colossal twin statues of the king, which once stood proudly in front of the entrance to the temple, are still there to greet the visitor.

2 hours

3

Nile Cruise

Back to the Nile cruise, enjoy dinner and overnight.
Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 10
Wed: Edfu – Kom Ombo Temples – Nile Cruise    

3 Stops

1

Edfu

Breakfast on board. The tour begins by visiting the Temple of Horus in Edfu, which is considered to be one of the most well-preserved temples in Egypt. It is also the repository of the most detailed legacy on matters of cult and temple function. You’ll have your lunch back on board the ship and sail on to Kom Ombo.

1 hour

2

Kom Ombo

In the afternoon you will have time to explore the Temple of Kom Ombo, where you’ll learn about the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus, whose monuments decorate each half of the temple.

1 hour

3

Nile Cruise

After the tour you will get back to the ship, you will sail to Aswan and enjoy a leisurely din-ner on board. Overnight on board the ship.
Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 11
Thur: Aswan Tour – Felucca Ride during Sunset – Nile Cruise    

5 Stops

1

High Dam

Visit to the High Dam of Aswan, Egypt's modern example of construction on a monumental scale. The controversial Aswan High Dam contains 18 times the amount of material used in the Great Pyramid of Khufu and created Lake Nasser, the world's largest artificial lake.

1 hour

2

Unfinished Obelisk

Transfer to visit the Unfinished Obelisk which still lies in its granite bed in the quarry, left behind because of a severe flaw in the stone.

2 hours

3

Temple of Philae

Enjoy a marvellous tour to the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae which was famous during the Greco-Roman period. There you can see, in front of the first pylon, two granite lions. On the walls of the temple of Philae were inscribed the latest hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions.

2 hours

4

Felucca Ride

Then in the afternoon, experience the fantastic Aswan’s Felucca during sunset.

2 hours

5

Nile Cruise

Transfer back to your cruise, have dinner and overnight.
Sonesta Star Goddess Nile Cruise
Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner

Day 12
Fri: Nubian Village Tour – Nubian Museum – Aswan    

2 Stops

1

Nubian Village

Breakfast on board the cruise before disembarkation. With your guide, ride a motorboat along the nile to the Nubian Village. The village is located on the West Bank fo the Nile in Aswan, just opposite Soheil Island and near the Aswan Dam. Enjoy a day tour interacting with local Nubian family and learning their daily life, culture and tranditions. Before going back, visit the Nubian Museum.

2 hours

2

Aswan

Proceed to your hotel in Aswan and overnight.

1 hour

5* Old Cataract Hotel
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 13
Sat: Aswan – Abu Simbel – Aswan    

1 Stop

1

Abu Simbel

05:00AM: Early morning pick up to transfer 3 hours to visit the magnificent Abu Simbel Temples. The two rock temples of Abu Simbel, mighty monuments of the "Builder Pharaoh" Ramesses II, are very amazing by virtue of its imposing size and the uniqueness of its design. The main purpose of the temples was to glorify the king in his divine aspect, as well as his principal queen Nefertari. This master piece is a unique heritage of Pharaonic Egypt. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel and overnight.

9 hours

5* Old Cataract Hotel
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 14
Sun: Aswan Leisure Day    

1 Stop

1

Aswan

Breakfast and overnight at the hotel. No other service added. Free day to enjoy the hotel’s facilities and amenities.
5* Old Cataract Hotel
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 15
Mon: Aswan – Fly back to Cairo – Cairo    

1 Stop

1

Cairo Airport

Breakfast at the hotel, check out and drive to Aswan airport to fly back to Cairo. Check in to your hotel in Cairo and rest of the day is free for your leisure.

1 hour

5* Le Meridien Airport Hotel
Breakfast & Dinner

Day 16
Tue: Cairo Hotel – Cairo Airport    

1 Stop

1

Cairo Airport

At a pre-arrange time, transfer to Cairo International Airport to say farewell. Ma’a Salamah!

1 hour

Breakfast

Inclusions


  • Transfers in a private air conditioned vehicle in Egypt.
  • 02 days tour in Luxor with a professional English speaking guide.
  • Private Nile Cruise tour program with Sightseeing and English speaking guide.
  • Day tour to Nubian Village and Nubian Museum in Aswan with English speaking guide.
  • Day tour to Abu Simbel Temples with English speaking guide.
  • Food tour in Cairo with English speaking guide in Day 4 afternoon.
  • Entrance fees to mentioned sites.
  • Egypt Entry Visa for non-restricted nationals, full passport details must be submitted at least 7 days prior arrival.
  • Daily mineral water during excursions.
  • 04 days tour in Cairo with a professional English speaking guide.
  • 1x hotel accommodation with breakfast & dinner in Cairo Airport Hotel.
  • 4x night accommodation of the Nile River Cruise on full board basis.
  • Meet & Assist at the airport in Cairo and Luxor.
  • Airport transfer upon arrival and departure in Cairo and Luxor.
  • Domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor, 01 way, economy class seat.
  • Domestic flight from Aswan to Cairo, 01 way, economy class seat.
  • Domestic flight from Aswan to Abu Simbel v.v., 02 ways, economy class seat.
  • 5x night accommodation with breakfast with dinner in Cairo.
  • 2x night accommodation with breakfast with dinner in Luxor.
  • 3x night accommodation with breakfast with dinner in Aswan.
  • Internet access to your mobile phone.

Exclusions


  •  International flight ticket. 
  •  Travel insurance. 
  •  Hot Air Balloon Activity in Luxor.  
  •  Meals and beverage not stated. 
  •  Entrance fees to see Pyramid from inside. 
  •  Departure taxes from airports International departure about 25 USD$ per person, Domestic departure about 05 USD$ per person. 
  •  Tips, portage and personal expenses. 
  •  Others not mentioned in the inclusions. 

Practical Info


- Food tours are not possible during Ramadan.
- The cruise schedule may be changed in sequence due to navigational circumstances; mentioned attractions will all be visited.
- The triple room in Egypt is a double room + extra bed or sofa bed.
- Official check in time at hotels 15:00 – check out time at hotels 12:00.
- Breakfast at hotels is served in the main restaurant.
- The driver/tour guide escorts you according to the booked itinerary, he is not 24/7 at your disposal. For any extra activity or extra use of vehicle, there is a supplement.
- The regular departure days for the 05 days / 04 nights cruises are: Saturday, Monday, Thursday, taking into consideration that few ships for the itinerary departing on Thursday.
- In case of arrival or departure on different flights, there is a supplement for each extra transfer.
- All guides in Egypt is licensed by the Ministry of Tourism in Egypt and not part of our team.
- Passengers must hold a valid passport for 06 months after departure date from Egypt.
- Vaccinated passengers can only travel to Egypt 14 days after taking 2 doses of vaccine.
- All hotel room quoted in the price are all standard. We can give supplement for the upgrade of room if requested.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and depending on season pack sun protection.
- To respect the local culture please cover shoulders and knees.

How to Book this Tour


- After booking the tour with us online, one of our consultants will get in touch within 24 hours. You need to pay then a 25% deposit by credit card or by bank transfer. The full payment is due latest 15 days before tour start.
- Cancellations or changes need to be sent in written form. Charges are as follows:
• 5% of the total price of the trip for cancellations from the date of booking until 41 days before departure.
• 50% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 40 to 15 days before departure.
• 100% of the total price of the trip for cancellations or changes made 14 to 01 days before departure or no show.
- For refunds we do not cover transaction fees charged by credit card companies and banks.
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