EGYPTRAVEL
COOKING ON THE NILE 8 DAYS, 7 NIGHTS
Classic tour with wonder Nile Cruise trip + Oriental Cooking lesson. |
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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
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DAY 1: Cairo
Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted by Egyptravel representative and transferred to your hotel (D).
DAY 2: Cairo – Luxor
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.
Drive to the host by an Egyptian Middle class faily'host, Arrive at The Family house, meet and welcome drink. Then start knows how to cook. Lunch With the family.
Then afternoon tea/coffee with the family, general talks, during the Lunch, transfer to Giza railway over night sleeping train to Aswan. (B.L.D)
Day 3 – Cruising Aswan (Abou Simple)
Upon arrival meet and assist than you can Take an optional excursion to the magnificent Temples of cut from their hillside origin in the 1960s and repositioned in their new home above the waterline of the newly created Lake Nasser.
Later, board your luxury Nile cruiser. (B.L.D
Day 4 – Cruising Edfu
Enjoy a relaxing ride around the Aswan Botanical Gardens on a traditional Nile felucca before setting sail for Kom Ombo. Here, visit the Temple of Sobek, the crocodile-headed god appropriately situated on the banks of the Nile.
Sit back and enjoy the ever changing scenery as you cruise towards Edfu.(B.L.D)
Day 5– Cruising Luxor
Visit the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God. After exploring this fascinating site, continue your cruise through Esna Lock to. Luxor where you visit Luxor Temple (B.L.D)
Afternoon. Join food and beverage staff for show and share making your Dinner and Spend this evening enjoying a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and Galabea partyEgyptian music. (B.L.D)
Day 6 – Luxor – Cairo
Cross to the West Bank of the Nile to see the huge Colossi of Memnon, the only remains of the Funerary Temple of Amenphis III. Visit the wonderful Temple of Hatshepsut which blends dramatically into the cliff face above.
Continue to the Valley of the Kings and explore the final resting place of many of Egypt’s important ancient rulers. After visiting several of the Pharaohs’ Extraordinary tombs, return to Luxor and the enormous Temple complex of Karnak.
Among its much splendor is the Hypostle Hall, the largest of any temple in the world, with its roof blocks supported by colossal columns 70 feet high. Transfer to railway station and over night sleeping train.(B.L.D)
Day 7- Cairo
Upon arrival to Cairo real way transfer to your Hotel check in drive to Saladin citadel and old Cairo Lunch in the evening optional Sound and light show. (B.L.D)
DAY 8: Depart Cairo
After breakfast Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight back home. (B)
End of tour
Included
- 3-night Nile River cruise 5 stars Deluxe,
- 2 night sleeping train from Cairo - Aswan & Luxor - Cairo.
- 2 nights at Cairo 4 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
- Sightseeing on an air-conditioned motor coach
- Complimentary transfers throughout your cruise/tour and on arrival and departure days
- Services of a Cruise Manager/Egyptologist throughout your trip
Accommodation
Cairo: Cosmopolitan down town hotel or similar.
Cruise: www.p.n.c.com or similar.
Rates
Per Person in double room in Euro are 525.