September 16th- September 23rd, 2024
Egyptian
Escape
2024
Egypt
About this Trip
Egypt is best known for ancient historical sites in a barren desert landscape. Many travelers will be surprised to find that some of the best attractions are the opposite: modern cities within a fertile river valley. Visit the pyramids, sphinx and Sahara and enjoy world cities that have grown up on the Nile River banks and the Mediterranean shoreline.
DAY 1 : Arrival Cairo (CAI)
Arrival at Cairo airport, Upon your arrival you will find our representative waiting for you with the sign of Culture Holidays, then you will be transferred by an A/C car to your hotel.
Overnight: Cairo
DAY 2 : Pyramids & Cairo Sightseeing
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, Start your tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry, as it was enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated.
Then visit the Great Pyramids - Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at Sphinx - a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren.
Overnight: Cairo
DAY 3 : Fly Cairo to Aswan by Flight - Cruise (Flight not included)
Early morning, our representative will pick you up and transfer to Cairo airport for your flight Cairo to Aswan. On arrival, you will be assisted, picked up and driven to visit Aswan high dam, a rockfill dam built across the Nile River in Aswan between 1960 and 1970 to control the Nile flood and Produce electricity.
Drive to visit Philae temple Island, enjoy a motor boat return trip to Egilica Island which has a beautiful setting on the Nile. The Island has a number of temples dated to the Pharaonic, Greek and Roman periods. The largest is the temple dedicated to Goddess Isis, mother of Horus the falcon headed god. Later on, Transfer to your Nile cruise.
Check in for 4 days 3 Nights. Enjoy Lunch on board. Afternoon, enjoy the peace and tranquility of a felucca ride on the Nile and let your hand glide along the Nile's surface as you bathe in the warm Egyptian sun. Weather permits!
Optional Tour: Hot Air Balloon Ride
Optional Tour: Trip to the Nubian Village by Boat
Overnight: Cruise
DAY 4 : Cruise
Today you will slowly sail towards Kom-ombo temple, located on the east bank of the River Nile. On arrival, you will visit the unusual double temple dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. The Greco-Roman temple of Kom ombo was built between 190 BC and 219 AD.
Then you will explore the nearby Crocodile museum, before returning back to your Nile Cruise and sail to Edfu. On arrival, enjoy horse & Carriage return trip to visit Edfu temple, which is considered the best preserved of all Egypt's temples. The temple of Horus at Edfu was built between in the Ptolemaic Kingdom between 237 and 57 BC.
You will enjoy the temple construction as well as the myths of ancient Egypt. Return to your Nile Cruise, free time on board while sailing to Luxor via Esna, enjoy your afternoon tea on the Cruise sundeck.
Overnight: Cruise
DAY 5 : Cruise
Breakfast on board. Cross to the West Bank to visit Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Excursion to the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties.
The Temple of Deir El Bahari. On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenopis III facing the Nile. Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Overnight in Luxor.
Overnight: Cruise
DAY 6 : Luxor - Cairo by Flight (Flight not included)
After Breakfast check out and proceed to visit Karnak temple. Enjoy walking along the avenue of sphinxes to enter the largest religious site in Egypt, built for Amon-re the official deity of Luxor. Discover the complex as your guide explains the great history of Karnak temple Then, move on to visit Luxor temple, located in the center of Luxor city.
The Temple once was joined to Karnak temple by 3 km Long Avenue of Sphinx, a portion of which marks the entrance to Luxor temple. Later on, in the afternoon, you will be transferred to Luxor airport for your flight Luxor to Cairo. Where you will be met and assisted by our representative and transfer to your hotel.
Optional Tour: Camel Ride at the Pyramids
Optional Tour: Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids
Overnight: Cairo
DAY 7 : Departure (CAI)
Breakfast in your hotel, then free time before your flight & check out. Culture Holiday representative will be waiting to transfer you to Cairo airport for departure flight. End of trip.
Rate from $2,195 per person / Double Occupancy
Rate from $2,699 per person / Single Occupancy
$250 Per Person Deposit/Non-Refundable
Internal Flights May be added to package for $280 per person
Final Balance Due By June 18th, 2024
Payment plans available
Includes
3 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis
3 Nights on Cruise board; Aswan & Luxor full board (Sightseeing are included)
Nile cruise
1 Day tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Great Pyramids, Sphinx All transfers as per above mentioned program
English speaking tour guide "Egyptologist"
Entrance fees for all sightseeing *
Taxes and service charges
Does not include:
Any International & Internal Airfare
Check in / Checkout at the hotels
Meals other than specified
The optional Tour cost is extra
All items of a personal nature (telephone calls, Laundry, room service, etc.)
Visa Upon arrival at Cairo airport - Cost $25
Tipping Egyptologist and vehicle driver
City Tax (Client has to be paid directly at the hotel)
Any beverage not mentioned in tour program description
Steigenberger
Steigenberger Hotel/ Hyatt Regency Cairo West or Similar
Hotel
Roof Top
Standard Room
Cruise Porthole Cabin
Nile Cruise
Radamis || Nile Cruises or Similar
TERMS & CONDITIONS
By booking this trip, you agree to comply with the full Terms and Conditions
All deposits are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Prices are subject to change and will only be confirmed once deposit is made.
If your travel itinerary is not paid in full by the Final Payment Due, a late fee of $30.00 will automatically be assessed one day after your final payment date. This fee is non-refundable and non-negotiable.
If the trip is not being paid in full at the time of booking, you will receive monthly payment reminders. Monthly payments are required to keep your reservation active. A reservation that goes 60 days without a payment can be canceled without notice.
You are responsible to be familiar with the laws and rules governing any travel to any country. All U.S. citizens traveling to or from any international destination must have a valid passport, which must be valid for at least six months beyond Traveler’s date of return.
Reservations must be made in the NAME that matches your passport. Travelers are responsible to confirm and obtain in advance travel documentation required.
Travelers are responsible to confirm and comply with up-to-date entry and exit requirements of any jurisdiction they are traveling to. Agency is not responsible or liable for your failure to hold visas or documentation or to determine the validity of your passport or any other travel document to enter or exit any country.
Travel Protection is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED to guard against unforeseen circumstances, such as Trip Cancellation, Interruption, Baggage Loss or Delay, Medical Express, and more. Travel Protection is not included with the travel package, however you can obtain a quote to purchase a policy here
If you are traveling with a roommate, and the roommate cancels, the traveling party may be subject to an increased fee in the form of a single supplement - or the package may need to be requoted and re-booked.
Testimonial
This hotel is our families go to when we travel to Egypt. Their service ranks with the best I've stayed at. Wonderful staff and excellent, clean and comfortable hotel, in the heart of beautiful Athens. Close enough to all of the sites, yet far enough to feel like you're not in a tourist trap!
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