Cairo & Nile Criuse and Red Sea
Egypt had attested different civilizations. In this journey you overview Misr through different looks. You see the ancient civilization and Modern country as you go around it, seeing the ancient monuments in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. Then enjoy diving and snorkeling in Hurghada.
Day 1: Arrive in Egypt:
Welcome to Egypt, the gift of the Nile as described by Herodotus. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by a Nile Wave Travel representative who will help you through passport control, luggage area and customs formalities. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo by a private air-conditioned vehicle for check in and overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids / Egyptian Museum:
After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to the Giza pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, with the head of a pharaoh and a lion's body, it dates back to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramid of Chephren. After that visit the Egyptian Museum where you can see the great pharaonic treasures including those of Tutankhamen. Transfer to railway station taking sleeper train to Aswan. Overnight on train.
Day 3: Elephantine Island by Felucca:
In the morning, you will be met and assisted at Aswan Railway Station and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Move around the Elephantine Island by felucca boat. The island was named Elephantine either because it was a major ivory trading center or because Egyptians first saw the Elephant in this district. Back to hotel and overnight in Aswan.
Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing:
After Breakfast, have a blissful day starting with the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk belonging to Queen Hatshepsut, it is considered the largest piece of stone ever made. Then on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the goddesses Isis and Hathor.Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Luxor. Check-in and overnight in Luxor.
Day 5: Luxor Sightseeing:
After an early morning start , no time is wasted as you are taken on an incredible excursion to the Valley of the Kings to see the magnificence of the grandeur of architecture which was used for burial. After that enjoy El Deir Bahari Temple which was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. Then onto the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 6: Luxor / Hurghada:
Breakfast, free morning in Luxor. In the afternoon, you will be transferred to Hurghada by a modern air-conditioned vehicle and check-in at your hotel. Overnight in Hurghada.
Day 7 & 8: Hurghada / Red Sea:
Free day in Hurghada or extra activities not included to enjoy excellent diving and snorkeling among the Red Sea coral reefs and seeing some amazing rare fish. Or choose one of the many other activities such as windsurfing, sailing and deep-sea fishing,Overnight in Hurghada.
Day 9: Back to Cairo:
Breakfast at hotel, then you will be driven to transfer to Cairo by an air-conditioned bus and overnight in Cairo.
Day 10: Final Departure:
Breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport for departure.
Inclusions:
• Meet & assist upon arrival and departure.
• All transfers to/from airports, stations & hotels by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
• Accommodation in Cairo for 2 nights including daily breakfast.
• Accommodation in Aswan for 1 night including daily breakfast.
• Accommodation in Luxor for 2 nights including daily breakfast.
• Accommodation in Hurghada for 3 nights including daily breakfast.
• One way transfer by sleeper train (Cairo- Aswan) on half board basis.
• All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan including English Egyptologist guide.
• Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
• All transfers by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
• Transfer by private vehicle from Aswan to Luxor.
• Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada by a modern air-conditioned vehicle.
• Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by a modern air-conditioned bus.
• Entry visa to Egypt (for non restricted nationalities)
• All service charges and taxes.
Exclusions:
• Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Drinks and any personal expenses.
• Entrance fees to special archaeological sites like (Mummies room at the Egyptian Museum- Inside one of the Pyramids – Tutankhamen Tomb at Valley of the Kings).