BUDGET - Egypt Discovery tour

Cairo, Luxor, Aswan.
Duration

9 Days/8 Nights

Tour type

Small Group

Group size

10

Runs

Every Day

Overview

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Giza, pyramids, Solar Boat Museum, Sphinx, Cairo, Egyptian Museum, Luxor, Khan El Khalili bazaar, Karnak, Luxor temples, Valley of the Kings, Ancient Thebes, Hatshepsut temple, Felucca sailing, Edfu, Kom Ombo Aswan, high dam, Philae temple, unfinished obelisk, Abu Simbel temple.

DEPARTURE DATES 

Dates are flexible and customizable for your private departures

Walk in the footsteps of the ancient kings and queens of Egypt. Explore their awesome glory from great pyramids, enigmatic Sphinx, tombs and temples along the Nile and the most impressive temples of Ramses I! In Abu Simbel with Private Egyptologist guide. Value and service are great factors we always consider.

Itinerary

Day 1

On arrival, you will be met by your Misr Travel tour manager who will escort you through customs & immigration formalities and arrange a private transfer to your chosen Cairo hotel.

Enjoy free time in the hotel at your leisure to explore at your pace or relax.

Accommodation: Stay for 02 nights at Cairo Pyramids hotel 

Meals: Breakfast

Day 2

After breakfast at the hotel embark on a coach ride to Giza, with your Expert guide for a tour of the Great Pyramid and enigmatic Sphinx. It is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Then enter the Khufu Boat museum and see the Pharaoh’s painstakingly restored “Sun boat” that archaeologists unearthed beside the Great Pyramid of Khufu in 1954. Then visit the valley temple, where the process of mummification takes place and learn about the culture and art of mummification in ancient Egypt. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the city on your own or take advantage of our optional excursions.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

This morning enjoy a half-day tour to Egypt’s most famous museum, where you will discover the world’s most extensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities, including the treasures of King Tutankhamen. You can also see the royal Mummies hall at an extra ticket, where nine mummified bodies of ancient royals are on display. If you wish to visit the royal hall, you will need to purchase a separate ticket. Combine fascinating history with shopping to the famous Khan el Khalili bazaar. This evening we travel by sleeper overnight train to Luxor.

Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper train Cairo - Luxor 

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel located on the banks of the river Nile. Luxor is known as the world's largest open museum and is our base for two exciting days of exploration. This morning visit the magnificent temples of Karnak, one of the most impressive sites in Egypt.and the largest religious complex built by the man with an Expert Tour Guide. Walk along the Avenue of the Sphinxes. And through the Great Court into the Great Hypostyle Hall. Next, continue and explore Luxor Temple which dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra in the ancient Egyptian times. The afternoon will be at your leisure.

Accommodation: Stay for 02 nights at Achti Resort Luxor Hotel 

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5

After breakfast visits the West Bank, home to the burial ground of the Pharaohs and the famed Valley of the Kings and many Pharaonic tombs of the new kingdom period. The first stop will be at the Colossi of Memnon the two huge seated statues of Amenhotep III. Touring will continue in the Valley of the Kings and the temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Crossing back over to East bank we will return to our hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free for you to discover the city on your own.

Set off on an adventure this afternoon as you board a traditional wooden felucca and sail along the river Nile past the beautiful cultivated scenery of upper Egypt.to an island in the Nile. On returning to Luxor, the remainder of the day will be at leisure.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

Following leisurely breakfast, travel by air-conditioned coach to Aswan in the company of your private Egyptologist guide. En route, you will view the rural life in Egypt, the crops and method of irrigation. Step in Edfu to visit the Temple of Horus the falcon-headed sun god. This is one of the most beautifully preserved temples surviving from the age of the pharaohs. Continue to Kom Ombo to visit the temple uniquely dedicated to two gods Horus the Elder and the crocodile-headed Sobek. Crocodiles kept in the temple, and some mummified remains are on the show.

Upon arrival in Aswan, transfer to the hotel for check-in. Spend the rest of the evening at your leisure.

Accommodation: Stay for 02 night at Pyramisa Isis Corniche Aswan hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7

This morning start your discovery with a visit to the Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when it built in the 1960s, and the granite quarries, site of the Unfinished obelisk where one of Queen Hatshepsut’s obelisks lies abandoned in the bedrock, Then cross the Nile by motorboat to the well-preserved Philae temple complex, dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple was dismantled and moved stone-by-stone to its current location following the construction of the High Dam. Enjoy the sunset as you sail aboard traditional Nile felucca around Kitchener’s Island, the Aga Khan mausoleum, and botanical garden.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

Breakfast box at 3.30 AM starts your trip to Abu Simbel with your private Tour Guide. For many Abu Simbel’s stunning temples are the most impressive ancient sites in Egypt. and second only to the Great Pyramid. The two twin rock temples of Abu Simbel were constructed and dedicated to King Ramses II and his beloved wife Queen Nefertari and are an incredible sight to behold. The commanding twin temples are fronted by six massive standing statues. Four of them represent King Ramses II; the other two are of his wife Queen, Nefertari. Return to Aswan, transfer to Aswan airport for flight back to Cairo. Meet and transfer to the hotel for an evening at leisure.

Accommodation: Stay for 01 night at Le Passage Cairo hotel 

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9

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

Meals: Breakfast

Included

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  • Private Tour guide for all excursions in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan.
  • Travel with peace of mind knowing baggage handling, hotels, and restaurants tips included.
  • Accommodation and sightseeing as described (including local taxes).
  • Service of Misr Travel’s representatives throughout your time in Egypt Tours.
  • Meet and assist services upon arrival and departure at Cairo International Airport.
  • Sleeping train from Cairo / Luxor.
  • Internal flight Aswan / Cairo.
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Excluded

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  • Egyptian entry visa fees.
  • Entrance fees of Sightseeing.
  • Lunches during excursions.
  • International Flight Tickets.
  • Tipping (for guides, drivers, Nile cruise crew, etc.).
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Price table

# May_Sep Oct_April
Double 745$ 765$
Triple 710$ 735$

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

710$ /Per person

Tour Map

BUDGET - Egypt Discovery tour

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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