The Jewels of the Nile & Lake Nasser

Cairo, Aswan.
Duration

11 Days / 10 Nights

Tour type

Private Tour

Runs

Every Day

Overview

MISR TRAVEL ADDITIONAL INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Meet the enigmatic Sphinx and explore Chephren Pyramid from the inside out.
  • See the famous treasures of the king Tutankhamen, Egypt's most famous teenage king at the EgyptianMuseum including entrance to the Mummies room.
  • Ride on camel back in Giza.
  • Travel in the company of an experienced English speaking guide and enjoy the personalized and privileged attention.
  • Visit Solar boat museum at the Pyramids.
  • Abu Simbel Sound & Light show.

Itinerary

Day 1

Upon arrival into Cairo international airport, you will meet Misr Travel tour manager who will escort you through customs and immigration. Transfer from the airport to your centrally located Cairo hotel by private air conditioned deluxe coach. Enjoy time at your leisure to explore at your pace or relax at your hotel .

Accommodation: 02 nights at  Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah / Sheraton Cairo Hotel

Meals: None

Day 2

Today your private expert guide will accompany you on a full day tour of the Pyramids complex. Visit the great pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Makyrenius and the valley temple. Ride on camel or horseback and see the enigmatic Sphinx. Explore the Solar Boat Museum, where you find the 142-foot-long funerary boat of Cheops. Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant before heading to the Egyptian Museum, home of the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts in the world, including the priceless treasures of the famous teenage King Tutankhamen and Great Hall of Royal Mummies. Continue to the Coptic Cairo district to visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary and Ben Ezra synagogue. Next, stroll in Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, a bustling marketplace in the city’s old Islamic district.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

This morning you fly early to Luxor to board the Nile cruise, spending the next four nights afloat. Enjoy lunch on board and then step ashore with your Egyptologist guide  to explore the great Karnak Temples, the largest religious temple known to man. Stand before its massive pillars and admire the Hypostyle Hall, the largest hall of any temple in the world. Nearby, the Luxor Temple was built in the 14th century B.C and is connected to the Karnak complex by the awe-inspiring nearly 2-mile long Avenue of sphinxes.

Accommodation:  4 nights on Nile cruise  M/s Movenpick Royal Lotus Nile cruise / M/s Nile Premium Nile cruise

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

This morning you will explore the legendary Valley of the Kings, where 62 ancient Egyptian rulers lie buried including the tomb of the young king Tutankhamen, the famous Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered this intact tomb intact filled with treasures in 1922. West bank’s touring also includes visit to the spectacular Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only Pharaonic female ruler. On the way, Stopover for photo at the Colossi of Memnon, the only remains of the funerary temple of Amenhotp III. After the visits enjoy the sailing to Edfu and crossing the Lock of Esna.

Overnight in Edfu.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

After breakfast, enjoy a morning horse carriage ride from the ship to the beautifully preserved Temple of Horus, the Falcon God. Witness the grandiose set of reliefs depicting the annual coronation of Horus. Later, cruise to Kom Ombo and visit the only temple in Egypt dedicated to two gods: the crocodile-headed Sobek and falcon-headed Horoeris the Elder. After the visit sailing to Aswan, past irrigated fields and palm-fringed villages. Celebrate Egyptian-style this evening, at a Galabeya party and dinner.

Overnight in Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

After breakfast, drive out to the modern High dam and visit the granite quarries where an Unfinished obelisk still lies attached to the bedrock. Then cross the Nile by motorboat to the well-preserved Philae temple complex, World UNESCO heritage dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple was dismantled and moved stone-by-stone to its current location to avoid the dam flooding. Enjoy sunset as you sail aboard traditional Nile felucca around Kitchener’s Island, the Aga Khan Mausoleum and botanical garden, Then, explore Kalabsha temple, the beautiful but overlooked Roman temple. It is dedicated to the fertility and Nubian Solar deity known as Mandulis, the Nubian counterpart of Horus.

Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Disembarkation after breakfast, Transfer from Aswan to Abu Simbel by air-conditioned vehicle to check-in on the Lake Nasser cruise. Lunch on board, upon arrival you will be met by our local representatives and transferred to your cruise boat that will be your home for the next three nights. Here you’ll board your 5 stars cruiser and have lunch on board before embarking on a guided tour of the mighty temples of Abu Simbel. Afternoon tea is served on the sundeck. In the evening enjoy the Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel temple, back to cruise & overnight.

Accommodation:  3 nights on M/s Movenpick Prince Abbas Lake Nasser Cruise

Note: Sightseeing on the Lake Nasser cruise on a shared basis.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

This morning set sail on lake Nasser, the first of many hidden gems you will see Kasr Ibrim, an ancient Nubian citadel. Information about the site is provided from the ship’s sun deck as entrance to this site is not permitted, en route to Wadi el Seboua, explore the temple of Amada, the oldest of lake Nasser’s monuments and home to some of the most vibrant reliefs. Spend the remainder of the day enjoying a cocktail party and live music performances in the lounge bar on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

The morning explore the temple of Wadi el Seboua which was dedicated by Ramses II to the two gods Amon Ra and Ra Harmakis. The temple features a Sphinx- lined avenue and was once converted to a church by early Christians. Returning to the ship. Relax and ship cocktails as you cross the tropic of cancer, bound for the Nubian city of Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

Disembarkation after breakfast, Misr Travel tour manager will be waiting to transfer you to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo in connection with your onward flight

Accommodation: 1 night at Le Meridien Cairo airport / Le Meridien Heliopolis Hotel 

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11

After breakfast, transfer in a private vehicle with Misr Travel tour manager and check-in for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Included

  • Private accompanying experienced English speaking guide for all excursions in Cairo.
  • Accommodation and sightseeing as described ( including local taxes ).
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary ( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner ).
  • Domestic  flights in Economy class ( Cairo/Luxor ) and ( Aswan/Cairo )
  • Services of Misr Travel’s Representative throughout your time in Egypt.
  • Services of a shared English speaking guide on cruise excursions.
  • Meet and greet services on arrival  and departure at Cairo Airport and private transfers by air-conditioned deluxe vehicle throughout your time in Egypt
  • Entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary. 

Excluded

  • International Airfare.
  • Entry visa.
  • Any optional tours.
  • Personal expenses ( laundry, telephone calls, room service, etc,- )
  • Tipping ( for guides, drivers and Nile cruise crew etc,- ).

Price table

# May_Sep Oct_April
Solo 2820$ 3155$
Double 1830$ 2005$
Triple 1790$ 1965$

Notes

Tours Prices

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid till September 30, 2021, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Reservation & Cancellation policy

  • A deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking and constitutes part of your final payment.
  • Full payment is due 30 days before the commencement of the tour.
  • The company has the right to cancel the booking if the payment is not received within this period. 
  • Tour prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however, are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
  • Misr Travel accepts the credit and debit cards (Visa and Master Card) as well as a wire transfer.
  • We charged no credit card fees or hidden surcharges.

Cancellation refunds will be calculated as of the date we receive cancellation requests per person.

The cancellation must be done by sending an email with 1) Name of the passenger 2) Passport number 

Cancellation fees.

  • 45 days before your arrival, 6% of the total tour price will be charged as a bank transaction fee.
  • From 40 to 30 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • From 29 to 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • From 14 to 7 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price will be charged.
  • From 7 to 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged. 

Children Policy.

A: It differs from one tour to another.

  • 0 - 01.99 Free of Charge
    2 - 4.99 pay 25% of the tour price
    5 - 11.99 pay 50% of the tour price
    12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

B: The policy is valid and applies to children sharing their parent’s rooms.

C: If the package includes Air Flight or Sleeping Train, then an extra charge applies as per the flight or train policy.

Single supplement:
This option is available for those who prefer traveling with others but prefer single accommodation. This will guarantee you your own room for every night of the tour. The number of single rooms we can offer is limited, so it’s best to book early.

Important Notes:
We highly recommend you book this trip as early as possible, preferably 50 days prior to departure. Reservations received within 30 days will be on request and subject to availability of accommodation.

Price start from

Price

1790$ /Per person

Frequent answer and question

Yes, it is a custom in Egypt as who works in tourism field expects a tip as an appreciation for the good service he offered.

Kindly refer to our Visa section in "About us" .

For the International flight it will be according to the type booking policy , & concerning the Internal flight you can have just 1 piece with maximum of 20 kilograms (international dimensions).

 

This depends on the carrier & its policy.

 

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