Mysterious Egypt, ancient civilization tour 12 days 10 nights –classic series 2022
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Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Hurghada,Memphis ( Seven Cities)
Itinerary characteristics：
- Once Experience the in-depth exploration of the panoramic view of Egypt.
- Features:Citadel Fort, Old Cairo, visit the one of the seven wonders, the Great Pyramid of Giza. Visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Karnak & Luxor; High dam in Aswan and Hurghada.
- Five star hotels throughout the trip,authentic Egyptian cuisine.
- Five star Cruise enjoyment on Nile River for three nights.
- Take the train from Cairo to Aswan. Safe and convenient.
$1299 /PP (Two people in one room) | Service Tips: $110/PP
Arrive Cairo Date：On Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday/Saturday/Sunday
Daily itinerary
Day 1 Home-Egypt
We will take the overnight flight from hometown to Cairo,Egypt.
Day 2 Arrive Cairo (No meal)
After arriving in Cairo, we will be transfer to hotel to get some rest.
Hotel:Cairo 5 star Conrad Cairo or similar
Day 3 Cairo -Aswan （B/L/D）
After breakfast at the hotel, Then visit the world famous [Egyptian Museum]. There are a large number of cultural relics and monuments with a history of more than 3,000 years, such as the giant pharaoh king statue, the pure gold-carved palace royal gold mask, the throne and a large number of exquisite art funerary objects. After lunch,head to the [Sahara Desert]. Visit the [Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx of Giza].The pyramid was the tomb of the Pharaoh of the ancient Egyptian dynasty. After dinner,Train to Aswan.
Overnight train (two people in one room)
Day 4 Aswan （B/L/D）
After enjoying the breakfast on the train. After arriving in Aswan, visit the [high dam]. Due to the frequent flooding of the Nile River, the government built high dam to control flooding, and it can also use hydropower. The dam is 110 meters high and 3,600 meters long. It was built in the 1960s and is seventeen times larger than the pyramid. It is one of the seven largest dams in the world. After that, we will visit an unfinished [obelisk] left by the ancient Egyptians. The obelisk is 41 meters long and weighs 1267 tons.
Take the [ancient sailboat ]to the Nile River and pass through to the [Botanical Island]. The Botanical Island, formerly known as Kitchener Island. Since the beginning of the British rule, the British have carefully built this island, planting exotic flowers and plants, including a wide variety of plants from Africa, India and Southeast Asia. Overnight cruise ,enjoying the lunch and dinner at the cruise.
Overnight 5 star Esmeralda Nile Cruise or similar
Day 5 Aswan–Kom Ombo（B/L/D）
Visit the [“Abu Simbel Temple” ] early (optional).The Abu Simbel Temple is located in southern Egypt. It is an extremely majestic and large cave temple with a history of more than 3,000 years. It is said that “Abu Simbel” is the name of a little boy who was the first to lead Westerners to discover here. Return to the cruise ship again, have lunch. We will visit [Kom Ombo for Temple of Sobek and Haroers]. The Sobek Temple dedicated to the mysterious crocodile god, and the other is the eagle god Haroers temple.Temple of Haroers is currently the most complete temple building in Egypt. Dinner & overnight on the cruise.
Overnight 5 star Esmeralda Nile Cruise or similar
Day 6 Edfu –Esna– Luxor （B/L/D）
This morning we will head to Edfu Town. Edfu, this is Egypt’s main sugar and pottery center. Two people will share one carriage while visiting [Edfu Temple].It took more than 300 years to build and dedicated to the incarnation of justice-the eagle god Horus. It is currently the most complete temple building in Egypt. On the inner wall are carved the battle between the eagle god Horus and the evil hippo god Set.The cruise will pass through [Esna Lock Gate]. Esna is a small town on the west bank of the Nile River 120 kilometers south of Luxor.We will stop at Luxor at night with the night tour to [Luxor Temple], shooting night scenes, and stay overnight cruise.
Overnight 5 star Esmeralda Nile Cruise or similar
Day 7 Luxor（B/L/D）
Breakfast is served on board. We will be visiting [Valley of the Kings]. The famous Tutankhamen Mausoleum was discovered in 1922, and it was discovered that there were a lot of art treasures and ancient artifacts (existing in the Egyptian Museum) made of pure gold. Next we will visit the [Temple of Colossi of Memnon] and the breathtaking impressive[Queen Hatshepsut’s temple]. In the afternoon we will go to the [Gigantic Karnak Temple]. Check into the hotel, enjoy dinner and enjoy the night.
Hotel: Luxor 5 star hotel “Sonesta St.George”or similar
Day 8 Luxor – Hurghada （B/L/D）
Breakfast at the hotel.Today we will visit the diving paradise in Eastern Egypt, Hurghada（4.5 hours drive）. Enjoy seafood lunch, then head to the hotel to enjoy the rest of the day. Dinner will be serve at the local hotel.
Hotel: Hurghada 5 star Samra Bay Hotel or similar
Day 9 Hurghada （B）
After Breakfast, enjoy the free leisure day in Hurghada. You may discover the Red Sea on your own arrangement.
Hotel: Hurghada 5 star Samra Bay Hotel or similar
Day 10 Hurghada – Cairo（B/L/D）
After breakfast, we will take the bus back to Cairo（6 hours drive）. Lunch along the away, Upon arrival, we will visit the [Citadel of Saladin], which was built in 1165 by Saladin who led Muslim resistance to the European Crusaders. The [Mosque of Muhammad Ali] is located inside the Citadel of Saladin in Cairo.Then we will head to the [Khalili Bazaar], where you can find souvenirs to take home. Then head to the hotel. Dinner will be serve at the hotel.
Hotel: Cairo 5 star Conrad Cairo or similar
Day11 Cairo– Memphis-Cairo（B/L/D）
After breakfast in the hotel, Then head to [Sakkara], known as Step Pyramid, and is one of the oldest stone structures in the world. Then drive to Memphis, Ancient City of Memphis .Semi-open-air [Memphis Museum]. Afterwards, visit the ancient Egyptian Papyrus Art Painting manufacturing.Then visit the famous Golden Eagle Egyptian Essence. After dinner, return to the hotel.
Hotel: Cairo 5 star Conrad Cairo or similar
Day 12 Cairo –Home（B）
After breakfast in the hotel , [old Cairo churches] and [A’mr ibn Al-A’as mosque], Then transfer to “Egypt Mall ” to shopping & arrange their own lunch in Mall.
After we will transfer to the Cairo international airport for departure. End the pleasant trip !
Feel free to join optional tours or enjoy your free time.
Recommended at your own expense:
A: Rides on a hot air balloon at USD150/person; B: Deserts sanding at USD75/person; C:Yachts for sea fishing and snorkeling at USD75/person; D: Nile River cruise dinner at USD75/person; E:Abu Simbel half-day tour USD130 /person; F:Sound and Light USD65 /person;
Cost includes：
1. Five star hotels(Single room add USD650), attractions, meals listed in the itinerary;
2. Luxurious air-conditioned tourist buses, trains and cruise ships;
3. Professional English-speaking tour guide;
Cost not includes:
1. Air tickets and tax fees;
2. Visa fee (Egypt visa on arrival USD25/person),
3. Recommended self-financed projects, tour guide and driver service tips USD110/person;
4. Medical insurance,PCR Test;
5. All purely private consumption;
Terms description:
1. Child under 11 years old no bed, please consult the front desk of the hotel for the breakfast fee.
2. The tour guide speaking English service;
3 .Recommended option at your own expense.
4. Part of the shopping itinerary is included. The customer registration representative has agreed to accept the arrangement and abide by the voluntary shopping policy.the quality/price of the goods purchased by the customer, and after-sales service Please contact the store, all disputes have nothing to do with the organization;
5. Guests need to follow the tour throughout the whole journey, and all fees will not be refunded;
6. The tour fare does not include the extra costs arising from unforeseen or unavoidable circumstances. Such as personal needs, flight delays/cancellations, wars/potential war threats, riots, civil unrest, terrorist activities/actual threats of terrorist activities, natural disasters, severe environmental weather, etc.;
7. Once the reservation is confirmed, if the guest cancels or changes the situation, the expenses involved will be implemented in accordance with the relevant travel terms; if the trip is not possible due to national policies, regulations and other factors, the paid will be refunded after deducting the handling fee Team expenses.
8. The tour organization reserves the right to adjust the itinerary and hotel according to the actual situation. The pictures are for reference only, and the actual itinerary and scenic spots shall prevail; the tour organization reserves the right of final interpretation.