Pyramids & Alexandria tour with experience slow Cruising - 10 Days

Pyramids, Alexandria tour with experience slow Cruising. A Magical Nile Experience. The Classic Way to see the Nile and a voyage into the Past. Sailing through History. 10 Days Tour where you will be staying on board Nile Dahabiya sailing from Esna to Aswan. 05 Stars hotel in Cairo and enjoyable ride on board sleeper train Cairo / Luxor & Aswan – Cairo. Included visits to main sites and explore ancient monuments without the crowds.Visit picturesque local villages and idyllic islands.

Highlights of this itinerary

Cairo Pyramids of Giza, Saqqara, Catacomb , Pompeys’ Pillar , Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak Temple, West Bank, Valley of the Kings.
Itinerary notes: B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner.

Tour could be arranged on Friday

Flexible to be customized according to your flight details


Day 1: Arrival Cairo & transfer to hotel for overnight.

Day 2: Visit of Pyramids, Sphinx & Saqqara. Board Sleeper train Cairo / Luxor.

Day 3: Luxor – West Bank tour and Karnak Temples. Overnight Nile Dahabiya.

Day 4: Edfu – Island of Bassaw – Nile Dahabiya.

Day 5: Jabal El-Silsila- Kom Ombo – Nile Dahabiya.

Day 6: Daraw – Philae Temple – Nile Dahabiya.

Day 7: Disembarkation Aswan –  – Board Sleeper train Aswan / Cairo.

Day 8: Cairo – Full Day City Tour – Overnight Cairo.

Day 9: Alexandria full day tour. Overnight at hotel in Cairo.

Day 10: Cairo – Home with Final departure transfer.

Day 1
Friday - Arrival Cairo - Welcome to Egypt (D)

Arrive at Cairo Airport where our representative will meet and assist you through customs and then you claim your baggage. You will be transferred to your selected hotel. Overnight at your Hotel.…time for relaxation.

Meal: Included Dinner at your hotel in Cairo as per arrival time

Day 2
Saturday - Pyramids, Memphis & Sakkara - Sleeper Night train to Luxor (B L D)

Morning, your tour guide and private A/C vehicle will pick you up from your hotel. Enjoy an excursion to visit the legendary majestic The Three Pyramids, which are considered one of the Old Seven Wonders, erected by Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerionos. Your next stop will be a visit to the Sphinx monument; guarding the royal burial chambers and temple of Cheops. lunch at a local restaurant.then take you to Memphis & Saqqara, where you will see the first pyramid built in Egypt – the Step Pyramid of Djoser constructed in 2648 BC. Perfect time for trying Egyptian Food, lunch to be served at a local restaurant.Transfer to train station for an interesting ride to Luxor on board sleeper train.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 3
Sunday - Kings Valley and Karnak Temple - Embarkation Nile Dahabiya at Esna - (B L D)

Arrival Luxor. It is time to focus on the West Bank of Luxor: explore the great valleys of the Kings where generations of Pharaohs and Nobles were buried in crypts cut into the cliffs and guarded by the two huge Colossi of Memnon. Stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Then you will Take a visits one of the most impressive temple in Upper Egypt – Karnak Temple, while learning about ancient Egyptian history from your own personal guide.

At noon, Departure by road to Esna (1:30), the home port of your Dahabiyah. Welcome aboard! Welcome by the crew, visit of the boat, installation. And here we go, the Dahabiyah leaves the dock, here you are in the middle of the Nile. Lunch on board. Afternoon of calm sailing with the rhythm of the wind. You begin to relax while the Dahabiyah is in vogue. Your stopover for the night is Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 4
Monday - Edfu - Island of Bassaw - Nile Dahabiya (B L D)

Breakfast while sailing.Visit the temple of Edfu (carriage ride from Dahabieh to the temple) .The temple is dedicated to the god Horus symbolized by a solar disc with falcon wings. It is one of the largest temples (height 26m, length 137m and width 79m) and the best preserved in Egypt (2h).Lunch and navigation in the afternoon. Around 16: 00, Arrival at a beautiful place, the island of Bassaw, walk on the island (1:30), and visit a beautiful Egyptian village and meet with locals. Dinner Campfire and lively evening on the shore. Night on the boat

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 5
Tuesday - Careers of Silsila - Kom Ombo - Nile Dahabiya (B L D)

Breakfast while sailing.Arrival in the impressive rocky site of Gebel Silsila, the largest sandstone quarry of the Pharaonic era. Walk through the galleries and visit the site to discover the many inscriptions, stelae and decorated tombs. Visit the small rock temple of Pharaoh Horemheb grave in the rock (2:30).Lunch and navigation.Arrival at Kom Ombo temple just before the big cruises, you will be almost alone in this beautiful temple dedicated to the god Crocodile and the god Falcon, Take the time to admire so much beauty and we end with a beautiful museum of mummies of Crocodiles (1h30). Small navigation to get away from the city and find the Calm another time Dinner and night on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

Day 6
Wednesday - Daraw - Aswan - Philae temple - Nile Dahabiya (B L D)

After breakfast, Guaranteed change of scenery Daraw market, certainly one of the highlights of the trip. You wander in the clutter of the popular market where colors, scents of East and Africa mixed are so many symphonies for the eyes and nostrils (2:30)! Back on board.

Lunch in front of a very beautiful sand beach where there will be the opportunity to swim in the sacred river. Sail to Aswan. We stop just before the Aswan Bridge

Transfer by vehicle to the temple of Philae, the pearl of Egypt to attend the Sound and Light show in the temple of the goddess Isis (1h) Dinner and overnight on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 7
Thursday - Disembarkation - Cairo (B L D )

Optional trip to the majestic Abu Simbel Temples by vehicle (Drive is approximately 3 hours and Half each way), located some 300 kilometers away from Aswan. The temples are constructed in commemoration of Ramesses II tactical victory at the Battle of Kadesh that took place in 1274 BC.

Later that evening you will be transferred to board the overnight sleeper train to Cairo and enjoy dinner and breakfast in your own compartment. Overnight Sleeper train.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 8
Friday - Arrival Cairo- Full Day City Tour (BL)

Breakfast on board train; arrival Cairo and enjoy a full day city tour in Cairo, starting with “Egyptian Museum” on the visits that should never be missed in Egypt where you can watch more than 250’000 piece,, then exploring the house which tells more than a story “Gayer Anderson Museum” is named for an early-20th century British doctor, John Gayer-Anderson, who restored the two 16th-century buildings that now house the museum collection. Gayer-Anderson decorated the rooms in a variety of Oriental styles and filled them with objects from his travels. In addition to objects from Iran and Turkey, he also has Egyptian (both ancient and historic) items, as well as a collection of paintings and drawings done by 20th century artists. The building, with its wooden mashrabiya (screened windows), is also known for being a set for the James Bond movie The Spy Who Loved Me. Visit of “El Sehemy House” the old Ottoman era house museum in Cairo, Egypt. It was originally built in 1648 by Abdel Wahab el Tablawy along the Darb al-Asfar, a very prestigious and expensive part of Medieval Cairo.Moving onward to Salah El Din Citadel, “Situated on a spur that was artificially cut out of the Muqattam Hills, the Citadel dominates the city of Cairo and turns its’ back to the rocky hills and the desert behind. Founded by Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Free time at Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you can get all types of souvenir and explore that unique character of that Egyptian Oldest Market, visit of El Khyamya “Tent Makers”, you might love to try Egyptian tattoos “Henna”. Transfer back to hotel for overnight.

Meal: breakfast and Lunch

Day 9
Saturday - Cairo - Alexandria full day trip (BL)

Today you will enjoy with the fascinating private tour to Alexandria from Cairo in the company of your own Egyptologist guide. The second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria has an atmosphere that is more Mediterranean than Middle Eastern and is famous for its Roman remains. Alexandria was founded by Alexander the Great in 312 B.C., and was the capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt. Your first stop in this historic city is the catacombs of Kom ash-Shuqqafa, a Roman burial site whose family tomb reveals the merging of Egyptian and Roman art and architecture. Descend below ground to visit the tomb and Caracalla Hall. Back above ground, continue to Pompey’s Pillar, an 82-foot (25-meter) granite column built to honor Emperor Diocletian, who freed the besieged city and brought food to its starving people. Continuing the Roman theme, the next site your guide will show you is the Roman amphitheater, possibly the best preserved Roman site in Egypt. The site also includes the remains of a Roman street and homes. After lunch You will visit the famous Alexandria Library. In contrast to the ancient architecture found throughout Egypt, the Norwegian-designed building is a striking piece of modern design. A copy of every book published in the world is kept in the library, making it one of the great literary sites in the world. The library also houses several exhibitions relating to the history of Egypt and a display of rare antique books.

Meal: breakfast and Lunch

Day 10
Sunday - Departure and Flight to home ( B )

In this day we will drive to Cairo Airport for the final departure with farewell.

Meal : breakfast

Package Includes

  • Meet and assist at the airport upon arrival and departure.
  • Professional English speaking Egyptian tour guide throughout.
  • Accommodation in Cairo for 03 Nights 05 Stars Hotels including daily breakfast.
  • Accommodation for 04 Nights aboard Dahabiya Nile Cruise. ( adventure style ).
  • Accommodation for 02 Nights on board 1st class sleeper train (Cairo - Luxor & Aswan - Cairo).
  • Touring of Cairo , Alexandria , Aswan and Luxor.
  • Entrance fees for all the sites mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Boat journey to Philae Temple
  • Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • All transfers as mentioned.
  • Lunches during the tours at local restaurant.
  • All taxes and services.

Package Excludes

  • International flights.
  • Entry Visa and departure tax.
  • Any optional trips or unmentioned items.
  • Personal travel insurance and any Personal expenses.
  • Laundry, drinks, items of a personal nature.
  • Tips and any other expenses not mentioned.
  • Domestic flight ticket upgrade ( Cairo /Luxor - / Aswan Cairo )
  • Peak Period Supplement.
  • Christmas and New Year Gala Eve Dinner supplement.

Prices

  • Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip but you can pay in Euro or British pound.
  • The prices valid until 30th April 2019, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
  • The prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible.
  • Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.
From May to September
Single From 2 till 3 Adults From 4 till 6 Adults From 7 till 10 Adults
2769 $ 1890 $ 1760 $ 1675 $
From October to April
Single  From 2 till 3 Adults From 4 till 6 Adults From 7 till 10 Adults
2890 $ 1960 $ 1890 $ 1760 $

Children Policy

  • 0 – 01.99 Free of Charge.
  • 2 – 5.99 pay 25% of tour price.
  • 6 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price.
  • 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

Payment Policy

Reservations should be made as early as possible to book the desired Nile cruise, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25 %, and during the Christmas and New Year holidays, the required deposit is 50%. This deposit forms part of your final payment. Deposits can only be made by Online Payment, wire transfer and or the Western Union.

Tipping

It is a customary attitude for expressing one’s satisfaction of good services rendered to him by staff on duty with him. We advise if you are willing to offer it, this would be great and if not, you are not obliged to do it.

SPECIAL NOTES

  • In order to protect your personal property, please bring any valuable items with you at all times.
  • Please do not leave any valuable items on the bus or at the hotel, attraction or restaurant.
  • Egypt Run Trip, local operators, drivers and tour guides are not responsible for any theft or loss at any location.

Reservation Info

  • Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.
  • Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.
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Private Tour: Abu Simbel by Minibus from Aswan

95 US$ per person

Tour Itinerary

See the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel on a minibus tour from Aswan. With a qualified Egyptologist as your guide, you’ll enjoy a personalized visit to Abu Simbel on this private tour. With its four rock-hewn pharaohs, you’ll agree that the Great Temple is one of the most impressive sites in Egypt, and the highlight of any trip to Egypt.

On the short walk to the temple entrances, your guide will explain the history of the site, including details of the UNESCO-led relocation of the entire cliff face to higher ground, and how the temples were discovered by accident in 1813. Due to the large number of visitors to Abu Simbel, guides are not permitted inside either the Great Temple of Ramses II or the smaller Temple of Hathor. However, by using photos and illustrations, your guide will explain to you the structures and their interior artworks. You will then have free time to enter the temples and explore them at your leisure.

As one of the few ancient Egyptian sites which largely escaped damage by past invaders, the interiors of Abu Simbel’s temples are astounding. The scale of the buildings and their detailed decoration leaves most visitors in awe. The temples’ attraction is further enhanced by their scenic location on the edge of Lake Nasser in the orange sands of the desert.

The drive is approximately three hours each way.

Schedule Details

    • Departs: Daily
    • Departure Point: Tour departs from Aswan hotels.
    • Departure Time: pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
    • Duration: 8 hours (approx.)
    • Return details: Returns to original departure point

Additional Information

Inclusions:

    • Qualified Egyptologist guide
    • Hotel pickup and drop off
    • Transport by air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions:

    • Gratuities (recommended)
    • Food and drinks, unless specified
    • Entrance fees to all sites (approx. EGP 120.00 per person)

Additional Info:

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Pyramids & Alexandria tour with experience slow Cruising
From $ 1,890.00
per Adult

Trip Facts

  • 10 Days 9 Nights
  • Every Friday
  • Airport transfers included.
  • Private air-conditioned vehicle / Sleeper Train / Cruise boat.
  • 03 Nights at 5-stars Hotel / 02 Nights overnight sleeper Train/ 04 Nights Nile Dahabiya
  • 09 Breakfasts , 09 Lunches and 08 Dinners
  • Professional English speaking Egyptian tour guide throughout
  • Main site over Cairo,Alexandria, Luxor and Aswan
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