Tours of Egypt, Egypt Tours - Shades of Egypt

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

Free Day at leisure in and around Cairo

Hotel - Cairo

3

Visit The Pyramids / Sphinx
Egyptian Museum (Mask of King Tut is here along with thousands of other items)
Catch overnight train to Aswan - leaves early evening

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

Free Day at leisure in and around Aswan
Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple

Hotel - Aswan

6

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

7

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

8

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

9

Disembarkation after breakfast. Visit the Kalabsha temple with it's Pharaonic aspect, remodeled into the Greco-Roman style and dedicated to the God Mandoulis. Also visiting the hemi-speos of Beit El Wali, erected by Ramses II in the beginning of his reign and the Kiosk of Kertassi, erected to honor the Goddess Isis.
Overnight Train to Cairo

Overnight train to Cairo

10

Hotel - Cairo

11

Visit Step Pyramid at Saqarra
Explore the many attractions of the old coptic area, like the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue (The Jewish Temple).

Hotel - Cairo

12

Hotel - Cairo

13

Saqarra (Step Pyramid)
Abu Sir
(optional camel ride)
Khan al-Khalili (Bazaar)
Sound and Light show (at the Pyramids)

Hotel - Cairo

14

Free time before your Transfer to Cairo Intl Airport

TOTAL TOUR PRICE......

1 & 2 Star

3 & 4 Star

5 Star

£ 425 per person

£ 597 per person

£ 970 per person

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Tour Includes :-

• All accommodation.
• Transfers (to and from Cairo Intl airport & train stations).
• Transportation (to and from all sites and destinations).
• 1st Class Train Tickets.
• Cruise.
• English Speaking Guide.
• Most hotel stays include breakfast.
• Cruise includes all meals.

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).

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

• Trains : on 1/2 and 3/4 star packages, overnight train accommodation is a reclining aircraft style seat - which is upgradable on request (in advance or on arrival) to a private sleeper cabin. 5 Star packages include Private Sleeper Cabins for all overnight train journeys.