Ancient Egypt & Nubia Tour

Cairo, Luxor, Aswan.
Duration

10 Days / 9 Nights

Tour type

Private Tour

Runs

Every Day

Overview

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Cairo: Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley temple, Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Coptic Cairo and Hanging church  >Aswan; Nubian Museum, High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & Philae Temple, Luxor: Nile River cruise, Temple of Kom Ombo, Temple of Edfu > Luxor: East bank of Luxor, Temples of Karnak, Avenue of Sphinxes, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamen tomb, Ramses VI,  Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon >  Abydos: Temple of Siti First > Dendera: Temple of Hathor.

DEPARTURE DATES

Dates are flexible and customizable for your own private departures.

This journey is designed to uncover the heart and soul of Egypt. Experience the best of Egypt, from the historic cities of Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Abu Simbel Connect with three nights aboard your Nile cruise.

Itinerary

Day 1

Arrive in Cairo, North Africa’s largest city. Upon arrival at Cairo international airport, you will meet the Misr Travel tour manager who will escort you through customs and immigration Procedures. Transfer from the airport to your hotel in a private air-conditioned deluxe coach.

After check-in, you are free to spend the rest of the day/evening at your leisure.

Accommodation: Stay for 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 (Excluding entry inside pyramids). Enjoy lunch at a quality local restaurant before heading to the Egyptian Museum, home of the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts in the world. Next, stroll in Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, a bustling marketplace in the city’s old Islamic district.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3

Fly to Aswan, and transfer to your hotel. Delve into the history and culture of the Ancient Nubia with a private tour through the Nubian Museum. It is established in partnership with Unesco to save the monuments and heritage of the Nubian Community from the flooding of Lake Nasser when the High Dam built in the 1960s.  

Enjoy the sunset as you sail aboard traditional Nile felucca around Kitchener’s Island, the Aga Khan Mausoleum and botanical gardens.

Accommodation: Stay for 01 night at Movenpick Resort Aswan / Tolip Aswan Hotel (Ex. Helnan)

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

Morning at leisure or an optional Excursion by road or Air to Abu Simbel. World UNESCO heritage. The two rock temples of Abu Simbel were constructed and dedicated to King Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. Returning to Aswan, you will be accommodated on board of your Nile Cruise for the next 03 nights. After lunch, visit  Aswan High Dam and the Granite Quarries, where one of Queen Hatshepsut’s obelisks lies abandoned in the bedrock, then complete the day with a motorboat trip to the Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis Symbol of Love and Beauty on Philae Island. The entire temple was dismantled and moved to its current location to save it from the Floodwaters caused by the construction of Aswan High Dam. Overnight in Aswan.

Accommodation: Stay for 03 nights on the Movenpick MS Royal Lotus Nile Cruise / M/S Nile Premium Cruise 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Enjoy the cool Nile breezes as you pass iconic monuments on the river banks to Kom Ombo and explore this double-temple that long ago dedicated to the Crocodile-headed god, Sobek, and the Falcon-headed god, Horus. Next, continue your Nile Journey to Edfu, the well-preserved temple dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed god. Witness the reliefs that depict the battle between god Horus and god Seth concluded with the coronation of Horus. Overnight in Edfu.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Cruising down the Nile as you pass through the Esna Lock. In the afternoon, Your guide takes you to the monumental complex of Karnak temples. Walkthrough this extraordinary open-air museum and into the Great open Court then the Great Hypostyle Hall of 134 columns towering above you like an ancient forest. Continue to Luxor Temple via the royal processional path that connects Luxor and Karnak temples and enjoys the magnificent experience of walking through its floodlit columns. Overnight in Luxor.

Meals:  Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

After Breakfast, begin your day of exploring the famed Necropolis of Thebes hosting over 62 tombs of Pharaohs. Disembarking on the West Bank of the Nile. First, visit the famed tombs in the Valley of the Kings and explore the beauty and mystery of King Tutankhamen tomb and Ramses VI burial chamber with its most vibrant colors and structure (included), then continue to the rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s only female ruler.

Check-in at your hotel and overnight. 

Accommodation: Stay for 02 nights at Sonesta St. George Hotel (Royal side Nile view) / Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8

Drive north in the company of your expert guide to Abydos, The stunning temple of Seti First, and home of “The Cult of Osiris”. The paintings of the temple are among the most beautifully preserved in Egypt and include the famous king's list. Break for lunch before proceeding to the Ptolemaic temple of Hathor at Dendera, one of its kind and contains a rare depiction of Cleopatra, and her son Caesarian, Hathor is an Ancient Egyptian goddess who personified the principles of joy, feminine love, and music.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9

Enjoy your time at leisure until it is time to transfer to Luxor Airport for the flight back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at leisure.

Accommodation: Stay for 01 night at the Inter Le Meridien Cairo Airport or Intercontinental City Stars Hotel 

Day 10

Enjoy a farewell breakfast before your Transfer to Cairo Airport and check-in for your onward flight.

Meals: Breakfast

Options / Extention & Fees

1. 0 night: Visit Abu Simbel by car from Aswan

2. 0 night: Karnak sound & light show

Included

  • Internal Flights ticket, Economy class (Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo).
  • Accommodation and sightseeing as described (including local taxes).
  • Private expert tour Guide for all excursions in Egypt (Available English, German, Spanish and Italian).
  • Meals as listed in the itinerary. 
  • All tours and sightseeing entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary.
  • All ground transportation and transfers in private deluxe vehicle including Meet and assist services on arrival and departure at Egypt Airports.

Excluded

  • International Air Ticket.
  • Entry visa.
  • Tipping. (For guides, drivers, tour managers and Nile cruise crew etc,).

Notes

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

1367$ /Per person

Tour Map

Ancient Egypt & Nubia 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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