DAY

SUGGESTED ITIN

ACCOMMODATION

1

Arrive Cairo Intl Airport
Transfer to Hotel
Evening Free - Take a walk to Cairos main square for a bite to eat or just relax and enjoy a drink and a meal at the hotel

Hotel - Cairo

2

Visit The Pyramids / Sphinx
Egyptian Museum (Mask of King Tut is here along with thousands of other items)

Hotel - Cairo

3

Saqarra (Step Pyramid)
Abu Sir
(optional camel ride)
Khan al-Khalili (Bazaar)
Overnight train to Aswan

Overnight train to Aswan

4

Arrive Aswan
Excursion around the city visiting Philae temple, High Dam of Aswan and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Cruise around Kitcheners and Elephantine Islands

Hotel - Aswan

5

Early Start to travel to Abu Simbel
Arrival in Abu Simbel to board your cruiser. Lunch on board. Visit the Abu Simbel temples, symbol of the international campaign for the salvage of the Nubian monuments, the temples of Ramses II and his beloved wife Nefertari. A welcome cocktail will be served in front of the two temples, followed by a candlelight dinner on board overlooking the temples.

Overnight on Cruise Ship

6

For those who would like to watch the spectacular sunrise at Abu Simbel, please enjoy an early morning visit to the temples. Breakfast is served while sailing to Kasr Ibrim (about a 3.5 hour navigation). Arriving to Kasr Ibrim, sole vestige of the distant past of Nubia found in its original location. During the Pharaonic period, this hill was dominated by a citadel and throughout the Medieval era, the summit of the hill was crowned by a cathedral of which we can still admire some Roman arches. Lunch will be served while sailing to Amada (about a 2.5 hour navigation) Visit the temple of Amada of the XVIIIth dynasty, built during the reign of Thotmosis III, Amenophis III and Thotmosis IV. The hemi-speos of Derr dedicated by Ramses II to the rising sun and the tomb of Penout, viceroy of Nubia. A relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua. This is about a 2 hour navigation. Evening entertainment.

Overnight on Cruise Ship

7

Morning visit to Wadi El Seboua. The temple of Wadi El Seboua dedicated by Ramses II to the two Gods Amon Ra and Ra Harmakis. The temple of Dakka, dedicated to the God Thot of Divine wisdom, lord of time and science, master of literature. Visit the Greco-roman temple of Meharakka. Sail to Aswan while dining and overnight on board. This is about a 9 hour navigation. Evening entertainment.

Overnight on Cruise Ship

8

Disembarkation after breakfast.
Free time at leisure

Hotel - Aswan

9

Free time before boarding cruise ship for cruise to Luxor

Night on Cruise Ship

10

Cruise to Luxor continues...

Night on Cruise Ship

11

Arrive Luxor
Free Afternoon - Take a walk along the corniche - explore the many small shops and bazaars
Sound and Light Show (at Karnak Temple)

Hotel - Luxor

12

Valley of Kings
Valley of Queens
Hatchpsut Temple
Colossi of Memnon
Transfer to Hurghada

Hotel - Hurghada

13

Ferry to Sharm followed by transfer to Dahab

Afternoon at leisure

Hotel - Dahab

14

Early morning transfer to Nuweiba Port for departure by Catamaran to Aqaba, meet and assist at the port. transfer to Petra.

Hotel - Petra

15

Full day guided tour in Petra.

Hotel - Petra

16

After breakfast, return to Aqaba for departure by Catamaran to Nuweiba followed by transfer to Red sea Dahab

Hotel - Dahab

17

Transfer to Cairo
Sound and Light show (at the Pyramids)

Hotel - Cairo

18

Free time at leisure before your transfer to Cairo Intl Airport

TOTAL TOUR PRICE......

1 & 2 Star

3 & 4 Star

5 Star

£ 932

£ 1224

£ 1857

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Items not included :-

• International Flights (See the flights section of this site or contact us for advice on obtaining flights).
• Entrance fees to sites (most sites are around £2-3. A full list is available on the "What to See" section of this site).
• Egyptian Visa (Download a visa application in the visa section of this site or contact us for information on obtaining your visa).
• Jordanian Visa

Tour Notes

• Dates : All of our tours are run to fit clients exact date / time requirements. Just let us know what you require and the tour will be scheduled to fit it with you.
• Single Supplement: For clients travelling alone, tours will be subject to a single supplement - please contact us for further details