EGYPTRAVEL

CLASSIC TOUR WITH WONDER NILE CRUISE TRIP 9 DAYS, 8 NIGHTS

Get ready to swap your coat and gloves and came to Egypt to feel warm dive in the secret of Egypt, as this is the holiday in Egypt!

Description: Classic wonders. You’ll be swept away by the romantic history and powerful legends as you explore this magnificent land. Spend time in the mysterious city of Cairo where the ancient and the modern coexist in perfect harmony. Come face to face with the enigmatic Sphinx. Take in the extraordinary sight of the sole survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the 4,000-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza.

DAY 1 Cairo  Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by Egyptravel representative and transferred to your hotel . DAY 2 Cairo  Featured Excursion: The Sphinx and the legendary Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum  On your first day in Egypt, you’ll be guided by your Egyptologist to some of Egypt’s most iconic sites. Drive to Giza where you’ll see the very face of ancient Egypt—the enigmatic Sphinx—as well as the magnificent Pyramid of Khufu—one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your final stop of the day is the Egyptian Museum, an unrivaled warehouse of Paranoiac treasures, including artifacts recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamen by archeologist Howard Carter Lunch at oriental restaurant transfer to Giza railway over night sleeping train to Luxor. (BHD) DAY 3 Fly to Luxor, cruising the Nile, Dendera  Featured Excursion: Temple of Karnak  In the morning, Upon arrival to  Luxor, where you’ll walk through the magnificent Temple of Karnak with its avenues of sphinxes and halls of gigantic columns. This vast complex, situated about two miles from Luxor Temple, was built and expanded over a 1,300-year period. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man and represents the combined achievements of many generations of ancient builders. Eighty thousand laborers took part in its creation during the 19th dynasty alone. After seeing the temples, will take you to the banks of the Nile to board our Nile cruise . You’ll then set sail for beautiful Dendera. (B, L, D) DAY 4  Dendera, cruising the Nile, Luxor  Featured Excursion: Temple of Hathor and Temple of Luxor.   During the morning, you will encounter Dendera’s Temple of Hathor, dedicated the cow goddess Hathor, who was believed to possess the power of healing. The temple was built between 125 BC to 65 BC and is one of the best preserved of its kind in Egypt. It contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra with her son Caesarion, fathered by Julius Caesar. After visiting the temple complex in Dendera, you will cruise the Nile to Luxor, where you can enjoy some free time in the afternoon before an early evening exploration of the ancient Temple of Luxor. The temple was built by different Pharaohs over hundreds of years, beginning in the 14th century BC. The entire Luxor Temple complex is truly stunning at night, when its awesome beauty and mysterious power can best be enjoyed. (B, L, D) DAY 5 Luxor, cruising the Nile, Kom Ombo  Featured Excursion: Colossi of Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Kings, and onboard Galabeya party. Board your Nile cruise  and travel to the West Bank of the Nile to see the two gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Next, take in the Temple of Hatshepsut, dedicated to Egypt’s 18th-dynasty pharaoh, who was one of a handful of female rulers in Ancient Egypt. You’ll continue on to the Valley of the Kings, where many illustrious Pharaohs were buried, including the young boy king, Tutankhamen, whose mummified body still lies in its final resting place. Filled with a sense of wonder, you’ll return to the ship to sail to Kom Ombo. Along the way, enjoy a Galabeya party with Egyptian music. (B, L, D)  DAY 6  Kom Ombo, cruising the Nile, Aswan  Featured Excursion: Temple of Kom Ombo, Aswan High Dam, the Unfi nished Obelisk, Philae Temple, felucca ride, and onboard Nubian show  Visit the impressive double-temple of Kom Ombo, the only one of its kind dedicated to two gods. You’ll then go to the Aswan High Dam, where you will see the enormous Unfinished Obelisk. Then you will travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis, which rises from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae. Later, return to Aswan to sail in a traditional Nile felucca around Aswan’s Botanical Gardens. Back onboard the ship, enjoy a typical Nubian folkloric show with a live band playing Nubian music. (B, L, D)  DAY 7  Aswan, Sleeping train Irresistible Optional Tour: Join us on our exciting optional excursion to Abu Simbel.  Disembark the Nile cruise. Before Travel back to Cairo by sleeping train, you have the option of spending the morning at leisure in Aswan or joining us on an optional excursion to the magnificent Temple of Abu Simbel. This 3,500-year-old complex displays magnify cent structures hewn from the rock during the rule of Ramses II—the longest ruling Pharaoh—and later rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser back to Aswan real way station over night sleeping train. (B.D) Day 8  Cairo Breakfast on Deck, transfer to Cairo Hotel Option. Spending the morning- The Pharaoh Village. You will be taken, on a fantastic journey, to the days of the Pharaohs, a time brought to life by an incredible group of actors and actresses, faithful and exact reproductions of buildings, clothing, and lifestyles. In evening Option tour, the pyramids Sound and light show Visit to Sound and Light spectacular Show of the Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus and enjoy the history of the ancient Egyptians. The show begins with the story of the Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the city of the dead...(B) DAY 9  Depart Cairo  Check out of your hotel after breakfast and transfer to the airport for your flight home. (B) Included 4-night Nile River cruise 5 stars Deluxe, 2 night sleeping train from Cairo - Luxor included Dinner. 2 nights at the deluxe Cairo 5 stars Hotel , including all service charges, taxes, porterage, and buffet breakfast All meals onboard Captivating excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides Exciting onboard entertainment, including a Galabeya party, and Nubian show Services of a Cruise Manager/Egyptologist throughout your trip Sightseeing on an air-conditioned motor coach Complimentary transfers throughout your cruise/tour and on arrival and departure days Excluded         1) International & Domestic flying ticket(Aswan-Luxor)         2) Privat expenses - optional tours-         3) Visa to Egypt.   Cairo: Cruise: Rates: Per Person in Double Room is Euro 595