About Tour:
This eight-night tour includes the Pyramids of Giza, the Temple of Kom Ombo, the Valley of the Kings at Luxor and the Temple of Philae, plus one night on a felucca, the splendid sailing boat of the Nile. Starting from Egypt's Capital - Cairo. See one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Giza, as well as the Great Sphinx. Then from Aswan, you will be transported by felucca (or optional cruise ship) down the Nile past fertile lands, ancient temples and mystical sites, including the Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Then you have a free day to relax at a beautiful Red Sea resort. Tour commences and concludes in Cairo.
Additional accommodation before or after your tour in Cairo , and extensions to Jordan and to Israel are also available upon request. Only 6 spaces available per departure for this amazing special.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Cairo
Upon your arrival at Cairo airport you will be met and assisted by our representative, who will help you with purchasing your visa from an official kiosk, going through passport control and collecting your baggage. You will then be transferred to your hotel, where your Egyptologist tour guide, who will accompany you for the duration of the tour, will brief you about the tour package and the incredible experiences you will have over the following eight days.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids - Sphinx - Sakkara
This morning you will experience the icons of ancient Egypt! Your Egyptologist guide will accompany you to the Giza pyramid complex, where you can see the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. You'll then visit Sakkara to see the unique step pyramid of Zoser (also known as Djoser), the first ever pyramid, constructed of six tombs built on top of each other. The rest of the day is free at your leisure to explore Cairo or relax at the hotel.
Day 3: Cairo - Philae Temple - Aswan
Early this morning you will be transferred to the airport for a short internal flight down to Aswan. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and have some time to freshen up, before we begin our Nile quest by visiting the High Dam of Aswan, where your guide will explain to you how the construction of the dam and subsequent creation of Lake Nasser required the relocation of the Nubian people and several important historical monuments, including Abu Simbel, which you have the opportunity to visit tomorrow. You'll then take a short boat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the Temple of Isis at Philae. Built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC to 30 BC), the temple is dedicated to Isis, one of the oldest goddesses of ancient Egypt and worshipped as the paragon of motherly virtues. It is believed that the last Egyptian hieroglyph was written on the island of Philae in the late fourth century.
Day 4: Nile Felucca Cruise
This morning you have the option of joining an optional excursion to Abu Simbel, two massive temples built into rock on the western bank of Lake Nasser. The temple complex is part of the Nubian Monuments UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the iconic relief figures were carved during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC. After breakfast, you'll check aboard our felucca. Sit back, relax and enjoy the amazing views as you navigate the River Nile on a traditional felucca wooden sailing boat. The covered deck provides shade, and also has comfortable mattresses, making it the perfect place to relax while drifting along one of the world's oldest waterways.
Day 5: Kom-Ombo - Edfu - Karnak - Luxor
This morning you'll reach the Temple of Kom-Ombo, a unique 'double' temple dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek, and the falcon god Haroeris (Horus). After some time to explore the temple, you'll head to Edfu. Also dedicated to Horus, this temple is more than 2,000 years old but was covered by sand until it was re-discovered by a French expedition in 1798. Because it was hidden for so long it is the most well-preserved temple in Egypt.
You'll then continue on to Luxor, where we'll take an afternoon tour of the east bank and experience the incredible Karnak temple complex, part of the ancient city of Thebes. Dedicated to the powerful ram-headed god Amun, it offers a vast mix of temples, chapels, statues and obelisks. You'll finish off the day with a tour of Luxor Temple, an important temple that was dedicated to three Gods: Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khons.
Day 6: Valley of the Kings - Hatshepsut - Hurghada
This morning you'll start our tour of the west bank of Luxor with the world famous Valley of the Kings, where you can enter some of the incredible tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs, such as King Tutankhamen. You'll then get to experience the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahary), the mortuary temple of the only Pharaoh Queen that ruled Egypt. The day will finish off with a visit to the great Colossi of Memnon, the last remains of Amenophis III’s temple. You'll then take our air-conditioned private bus to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast, where we'll be staying in a luxurious, all-inclusive resort.
Day 7: Hurghada - Free day
This is a free day for you to enjoy however you wish. The resort in Hurghada offers a large swimming pool complex, long sandy beaches and all-inclusive food and drink; total relaxation awaits! Alternatively, you can choose to take part in any number of water sports activities, including full-day snorkelling and scuba diving excursions. The seas around Hurghada offer some of the best coral reef dive spots in the world, giving the opportunity to see many colourful fish species, including the Red Sea Clownfish, Emperor Angelfish, Picasso Trigger Fish and Moray Eels.
Day 8: Hurghada - Cairo
This morning you'll take an air-conditioned private minibuss back to Cairo. After some time to freshen up at our hotel, you'll visit the Egyptian museum to learn more about the country's incredible ancient history, followed by the old city of Cairo where you can explore Khan El Khalili, a bazaar crammed with souvenir shops, cafés and shisha bars.
Day 9: Departure
The tour ends after breakfast at our hotel in Cairo. If you wish to extend your stay in Cairo, please let us know.
Includes:
Excludes:
- International flights
- Excludes visa
- Travel insurance
2019 Departure Dates:
- 02, 09, 16, 23 February
- 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 March
- 06, 13, 20 April
- 04, 11, 18, 25 May
- 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 June
- 06, 20 July
- 03, 17, 31 August
- 14, 28 September
- 12, 26 October
- 09, 23 November
- 21, 28 December
- Other dates available on application
- Additional accommodation before or after tour available on request
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Conditions
Valid from Jan 19, 2019
Expires Mar 31, 2019
Limit: 4 per user and 2 as gift for others
Bookings essential and must be made by 31st March 2019. Subject to availability. International flights not included. Tour departure dates 02, 09, 16, 23 February, 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 March, 06, 13, 20 April, 04, 11, 18, 25 May, 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 June, 06, 20 July, 03, 17, 31 Aug, 14, 28 Sept, 12, 26 Oct, 09, 23 Nov & 21, 28 Dec. Must be used in 1 visit. Deal valid for one person on a twin share basis i.e. two vouchers must be purchased at this price. Includes: Coach touring, Felucca cruise, Hotel accommodation in twin rooms, Services of an English-speaking tour guide, Eight breakfasts, two lunches, three dinners, Taxes and local payments excluding entrance fees, Transfers and pickups as per itinerary, Modern air-conditioned coach transport, Flight from Cairo to Aswan and transfers, 15 activities including guided walking tours, orientation walks, driving tours of cities plus other exciting experiences & meals as indicated etc. Excludes Visas, Travel insurance, International Airfares, Personal expenses & anything not specifically mentioned in the itinerary. Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended stay. Visas are the responsibility of the traveller. Travel insurance recommended. Value of deal is based on current rates, which are subject to change. Refund available from GrabOne within 48 hours of purchase if specific dates are not available. No cashback. Not to be used with other offers.This tour's reference is: XTEN19.
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