Cairo Islamic tour and Nile Cruise (Aswan - Luxor) by Flight

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The Giza Plateau: It’s a plateau in Giza, on the outskirts of Cairo, site of the Fourth Dynasty (around 4,500 years ago) Giza Necropolis, which includes the only ones surviving of the seven wonders of the ancient world which are the Great Pyramids of Khufu beside the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure as well as the Sphinx, several cemeteries, a workers' village and an industrial complex and it’s a Cairo's most popular attraction & drawn thousands of visitors every year.

The Pyramid of Cheops (Khufu): The only ones surviving of the seven wonders of the ancient world & the oldest pyramid in Giza and the largest in Egypt, Khufu’s Great Pyramid stood 146m high when it was completed around 2570 BC.

Pyramid of Chephren (Khafre): it is the second-tallest and second-largest of the 3 Ancient Egyptian Pyramids of Giza and the tomb of the Fourth-Dynasty pharaoh Khafre (Chefren), who ruled c. 2558−2532 BC.

Pyramid of Menkaure (Mycerinus): It’s is the smallest of the three main Pyramids of Giza, located on the Giza Plateau in the southwestern outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. It is thought to have been built to serve as the tomb of the Fourth Dynasty Egyptian Pharaoh Menkaure.

The Great Sphinx: The Sphinx is carved from a single piece of stone. One of most famous monuments in the world, it is indeed a legendary statue for it has the body of lion and the face of a man. lt is 70 m long and 20 m high. The face of the Sphinx closely resembles that of King Kephren.

Museum of Egyptian Antiquities: known commonly as the Egyptian Museum or the Cairo Museum. It is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities. It has 120,000 items, with a representative amount on display and the remainder in storerooms. Built in 1901 by the Italian construction company, Garozzo-Zaffarani, to a design by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon, the edifice is one of the largest museums in the region.

Citadel of Fort Qaitbey from outside: it’s a mixture between Pharaonic & Islamic histories as the fort is on the original site of the Pharos (It was Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse which built in 279 BC to a height of 12 meters and topped with the statue of Poseidon) & it was built in the 1480’s.

Morsi Abu Alabas Mosque: It is an Egyptian mosque in the city of Alexandria & it is located in the Anfoushi neighborhood of Alexandria, near the Citadel of Qaitbay. It’s contain the tomb of Murcian Andalusi Sufi Sheikh Abul Abbas al-Mursi who died in 1286 and The mosque was first built in 1307 and redesigned and built in today's current form by Eugenio Valzania and Mario Rossi in the years 1929/1945.

Modern Alexandria Library: it has been built in amazing and unique shape to remind the world with the ancient Alexandria library which was considered the lighthouse of knowledge of the ancient world. The new elegant library is glass covered and contains very rare books and documents.

Philae Temple: which dedicated to the goddess Isis and it’s a temple which tell one of the most famous Egyptian mythology of Isis and how she brought her beloved husband back to life, birth of her son Horus & mummifying Osiris after death.

The temple was moved to a small island called Agilika after building the High Dam to preserve it from the flood & originally it was built during the reign of Ptolemy II (Egypt’s Greco-Roman Period).

There was obelisks in front of the temple in the past which were removed by British Consul Henry Salt in 1918 and are now in a garden in Dorset, England.

The High Dam: It’s a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan which considered an engineering miracle to protect Egypt from annual floods from the Nile as construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971 & its measures 111m in height, 3,830m in length, and has a base width of 980m. The spillway has a discharge capacity of 11,000m³ a second.

The Kom Ombo Temple: It is unique because it was dedicated to two Gods (Falcon god Horus and the crocodile God Sobek) built by Ptolemy VI. Its design contains courts, halls, sanctuaries and rooms duplicated for two sets of gods and it contains 02 parts; The southern half of the temple was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, god of fertility who is the creator of the world (in ancient Egyptian religion), however the northern part of the temple was dedicated to the falcon god Horus.

The Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus): The temple is dedicated to Horus Horus, the avenging son of Isis and Osiris & also called "Apollopolis Magna" as per the old Greek documents because the Greeks identified Horus with their god Apollo & it is located in Edfu around 109km away from Luxor & it was one of the most well-preserved sites in Egypt because it was totally buried under the desert sands & rediscovered on 19th century.

The Valley of the Kings: It was the burial site of almost all the Pharaonic kings of the 18th till 20th dynasties & the most known tombs are Tut-Ankh-Amon (where discovered the treasures of this Golden King), King Tutmosis I, Tutmosis III, , King Ramses VI, King AmonhotepII and King Mrenptah. The clients visit 03 tombs during their tour according the opening tombs at that time.

The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: located in the West Bank of the River Nile & also knows by Deir El-Bahari Temple which is the Mortuary Temple of beautiful Queen Hatshepsut the first known female monarch (she ruled for about two decades) and who was stepmother of pharaoh Thutmose III.

The Colossi Statues of Memnon: located West Bank of the River Nile which are two huge stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Dynasty XVIII (around 1350 BC).

The huge Temple of Karnak complex: located in the East Bank of the River Nile & considered the largest open-air museum which was one of ancient Egypt's grandest and most ambitious building projects with multiple temple buildings & covers more than 100 hectares.

The Temple of Luxor: located in the heart of the city in the East Bank of the River Nile & it is one of the wonderful temples of Egypt & its entrance is known as the first pylon which was built by Ramses II and was decorated with scenes of his military expeditions (Specially his victory at the battle of Kadesh).

 

CHILDREN POLICY:

0 - 01.99 Free
2 - 05.99 pay 25% of the tour price
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
12 years and over pay the full price of the trip per adult person

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  • Day 01: Arrival to Cairo

    Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you will be met by Egypt Promotion representative who will assist you through airport customs & formalities.
    You will be escorted immediately to your hotel in one of our air-conditioned modern vehicles.
    Arrive to hotel; check in overnight in Cairo.
     
    Meals: No Meals
  • 2
    Day 02: Full Day Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum.

    Breakfast at the hotel.
    Meet your guide at Reception and start a day tour by visiting The Great three Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx.
    Continue to visit The "Egyptian Museum".
    After this long interesting tour day; transfer back to the hotel.
    Free time in Evening & overnight at Hotel.
     
    ** Ability to attend the sound and light show at Pyramids Area (optional and depends on the language set to this day).
     
    Meals: Breakfast.
  • 3
    Day 03: Overday Alexandria – Qait Bay Citadel – Library – Abu El Abbas Mosque
    Early Breakfast at the hotel.

    Egypt Promotion Travel tour guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your amazing Tour to Alexandria.
    Travel to Alexandria through desert road (2.5 hrs. approx.) by recent model air-conditioned vehicle.
    Arrive to Alexandria and start to visit its monasteries Qait Bay Citadel, Modern Alexandria Library & Abu El Abbas Morsi Mosque.
    Travel back to Cairo hotel and overnight.
     
     Meals: Breakfast.
  • 4
    Day 04: Cairo – Aswan – Cruise – Aswan Sightseeing.

    Check-out after breakfast at the hotel.
    Transfer to Cairo airport to travel to Aswan by domestic flight.
    Meet & assist upon arrival by Egypt Promotion Travel representative at Aswan airport & transfer to the Nile Cruise.
    Arrive to the cruise and leave the luggage & meet your guide who will escort you to visit the High Dam & the amazing Philae temple.
    Return to the cruise, check-in & have lunch.
    Evening is free at leisure to do some optional excursions which will be offered by your guide according the availability or simply enjoy your stay on the cruise.
    Dinner and overnight onboard of the cruise.
     
     Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
  • 5
    Day 05: Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu

    Breakfast onboard of the cruise.
    Sail to Kom Ombo & visit the temple.
    Back to the cruise and lunch onboard of the cruise.
    Said to Edfu.
    Arrive to Edfu & visit the temple.
    Sail to Luxor.
    Dinner & overnight onboard of the cruise.
     
     Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
  • 6
    Day 06: Luxor – Sightseeing

    Breakfast onboard of the cruise.
    Transfer to enjoy visiting the major sightseeing in Luxor which includes West Bank (The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, the Colossi of Memnon) & East Bank (Luxor & Karnak temples).
    Back to the cruise and lunch onboard of the cruise.
    Evening is free at leisure to do some optional excursions if time permitted or simply enjoy your stay on the cruise and be ready to travel back to Cairo the next day.
    Dinner & overnight onboard of the cruise.
     
     Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner.
     
    *** Please Note: the cruise itinerary might be changed without prior notice according the navigation circumstances.
  • 7
    Day 07: Luxor – Cairo – Islamic Cairo:

    In the morning: disembarkation after breakfast onboard the cruise ship.
    Our representative will escort you to Luxor airport to travel back to Cairo.
    Upon arrival Egypt Promotion Travel tour guide will pick you up by private Air-condition Vehicle to start a day tour of Islamic Cairo.
    Visit Al-Azhar Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque, The Al Hussein Mosque & The Mosque of Ibn Tulun.
    After that; transfer to Cairo hotel to check in and overnight.
     
    Meals: Breakfast.
  • 8
    Day 08: Cairo – Final departure

    Breakfast at the hotel & check-out.
    Our Egypt Promotion Travel representative; transfer to Cairo International airport for final departure to back home with sweet memories & friends you made in Egypt.
     
    Meals: Breakfast.

INCLUDED

Package Includes:

  • Meet & assist before the immigration at the airport.
  • Four ways Cairo Airport Transfer by Private  A/C vehicle
  • Two ways Airport transfer (Aswan & Luxor) with private A/C Vehicle
  • 04 Nights' accommodation in Cairo based on Bed & breakfast
  • 03 Nights' accommodation at 5* Nile Cruise based on Full board excluding beverage.
  • All entry fees for sites mention in the program.
  • Day Tour PyramidsSphinx & Egyptian Museum.
  • Day Tour Alexandria to visit Citadel of Qait bayModern Alexandria Library and Morsi Abu El Abas Mosque. 
  • Day Tour Cairo to Visit Al-Azhar MosqueThe Sultan Hassan Mosquethe Mosque of Ibn Tulun and Al Hussein Mosque.
  • Cruise Sightseeing as mentioned in the program (Maybe will be joint tours).
  • Private Egyptologist guide during the tour.
  • Available language: English, Spanish, German & French (other language with supplement).

 

Add Value:

  • Unlimited mineral water & snacks during the sightseeing.
  • Local Sim-Card with internet date per family per package.
  • Complimentary Camel Ride for 10 minutes during Pyramids visit.

EXCLUDED

​Package Excludes

  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • International flight ticket as well as the domestic flight ticket if any.
  • Any optional tours or Meals or Beverage during tour or Personal expenses or any services didn’t mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Travel insurance
  • Tipping.

 

Price: $1100
 

NOTES

Important notes & traveling tips:

  • The major schedule of the cruises:
    • 03 nights ex Aswan on Wednesday or Friday & few cruises on Monday.
    • 04 nights ex Luxor on Saturday or Monday & few cruises on Thursday.
  • Rate based on the above mentioned number of travelers, in case there is an increase or decrease in the number of travelers or change of date, Egypt Promotion Travel keeps the right to change its rate accordingly.
  • All transfers throughout the entire trip on private basis by A/C Deluxe Vehicle.
  • All above mentioned sightseeing on Private basis on Cairo and joining other guests on board the cruise, including entrance fees
  • Cruise itineraries may be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances may be in sequences but not in visits.
  • Rates are including taxes and service charges
  • Hotels official Check in at 15:00 hrs. & Check out at 12:00 hrs.
  • Cruise official Check in before lunch at 12:00 hrs. & check out after breakfast at 08:00 hrs.
  • International meals are serving at the hotels and onboard of the cruises.
  • Full Day tours starts at 09:00 hrs. Till 17:00 hrs. (Maximum 8 hours).
  • Half Day tours starts at 09:00 hrs. Till 13:00 hrs. OR at 12:00 hrs. Till 16:00 hrs. (Maximum 4 hours).
  • Our rates do not include any kind of any insurance.
  • Drones and wireless planes are not allowed in Egypt at all and will be confiscated at borders on arrival.
  • Tipping is a way of life in Egypt which used even among Egyptian citizens to show their satisfaction & appreciation toward the provided services & all kind of tips are not included in our rates unless stated in our inclusions.
  • There are 2 accepted ways of payment in Egypt:
    • Credit card (fees 2.5% of total amount).
    • Bank transfer (excluding banking fees according your bank regulations).
  • Room Types & special requests:
    • Triple Rooms are usually twin or double room with roll away extra bed & not 3 standard beds.
    • Twin rooms or King Size bed rooms are subject to availability in check in date as cannot be confirmed in advance.
    • In case accommodation special request: we can confirm only when we get a hotel confirmation otherwise it will be according their availability upon check-in time.
  • Please make sure that your passport is valid for at least 6 months prior the arrival date to Egypt as some airlines set a condition of this minimum validity in order to avoid any problems while check in to the flight.
  • Weather in Egypt – The climate of Egypt is a hot season from May to September and a cool season from October to April.
  • Dress Code in Egypt – we recommend a prober dress code according the traveling month. The hot shorts not recommended specially at religious places & allowed in resort cities like Sharm, Dahab, El Gouna, Marsa Alam & Hurghada.

Route

  1. Aswan
  2. Luxor
  3. Giza