Luxury Egypt Private Tour 9 Days
DAY 01 ARRIVAL / CAIRO
Upon arrival, you will be met by our agent and transferred to your hotel in Cairo.
(meals included: None)
DAY 02 CAIRO
Spend the morning in the famous Egyptian Museum. Enjoy a lunch at Al Azhar Park. Afternoon, explore the Islamic Cairo. First, visit the citadel of Salah-el-Din and Mohamed Ali Mosque in the Old City of Cairo. Enjoy the Ibn Tulun Mosque with an open interior. Last stop is Sultan Hassan Mosque which was finished in 1363 and also contains a mausoleum.
Later this afternoon Explore the bustling and oldest bazaar in Cairo, the Khan-el-Khalili, where you can shop for souvenirs. Tour of the El Moez Street. Explore the bustling and oldest bazaar in Cairo, the Khan-el-Khalili, where you can shop for souvenirs.
Overnight Cairo.
(meals included: breakfast)
DAY 03 CAIRO
After breakfast, start your day with an early morning tour one of the great wonders of the world – the famous Giza plateau hosting the legendary pyramids and sphinx. Enjoy an optional Camel Ride and have time to take panoramic photos and visit inside one of the Pyramids.Then Visit Sakkara, site of the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital.
Overnight Cairo.
(meals included: breakfast)
DAY 04 CAIRO – LUXOR – NILE CRUISE
Early morning transfer to the airport for your domestic flight to Luxor. Start your expiration of Luxor at the Temple of Karnak, built over more than a thousand years, by generations of Pharaohs. Transfer to your 5-star deluxe Nile cruise boat where you will be welcomed by the reception staff.
Lunch will be served on board 12 – 2 pm, later this evening you will visit the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor dedicated to the God Amun.
In the evening, you will be greeted by your Boat Manager for a Cocktail Reception, who will review your cruise program for the upcoming days. Complimentary cocktail and a selection of canapés will be served followed by a gourmet dinner.
Overnight: 5 Stars Cruise boat
(Meals included: Packed breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 05 NILE CRUISE
Breakfast buffet on board, then we proceed to the West Bank of Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings. You will also have the chance to visit at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. On the way back to the river Nile, you will pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn.
Afternoon sailing to Esna, and overnight on board.
Optional Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride (weather permitting)
Overnight: 5 Stars Cruise boat
(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 06 NILE CRUISE
Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples
Breakfast buffet on board at while you cruise to Edfu with a morning visit to explore the extraordinary Temple of Horus. Enjoy lunch and afternoon tea on board, while you continue cruising to Edfu. There will also be an Egyptian cooking lesson presented on board. In the afternoon visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek. The temple stands at a bend in the Nile where in ancient times sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank.
Overnight: 5 Stars Cruise boat
(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 07 NILE CRUISE
Philae Temple and Felucca Sailing
Breakfast buffet on board whilst sailing to Aswan followed by a short motorboat ride to visit the majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika. Next we proceed to the Granite Quarries, which supplied the ancient Egyptians with most of the hard stone used in pyramids and temples, and still hold a huge unfinished obelisk.
Lunch will be on board. In the afternoon (weather permitting) take a ride on a felucca, a typical Egyptian sail boat, around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum (life jackets will be provided).
Later this afternoon, enjoy your afternoon tea served in the lounge.
Overnight: 5 Stars Cruise boat
(Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 08 NILE CRUISE – ASWAN – ABU SIMBEL – CAIRO
Disembark in Aswan.
Early Morning Drive to Abu Simbel. 3 Hours Driving, arrive and Enjoy a visit to this colossal Temple of Ramses II, one of the most stunning sights in Egypt! It is set wonderfully by Lake Nasser. Return to Cairo by flight. Transfer to the hotel. Free evening. Overnight Cairo Hotel
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 09 CAIRO/ FINAL DEPARTURE
Morning or afternoon transfer to the airport for your final departure flight from Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast
INCLUDES:
• Service of meet & assist in airports (arrival & Departure) 24h/7d service.
• Domestic economy airfare Cairo – Luxor | Aswan – Cairo by Egypt Air;
• All accommodation and room type as stated above.
• Daily breakfast at selected Hotels.
• Full board accommodation on board cruise boat excluding drinks.
• entrance fees to all sightseeing mentioned in the program.
• Transfers and tours as stated in private air-con vehicle.
• private fluent English speaking throughout
COST EXCLUDES:
• Travel insurance.
• International Airfare.
• Airport tax, war risk insurance,
• Entry Visa to Egypt = 25 US$ Per Person.
• Beverages during lunches and dinners.
• Personal expenses such as tips, laundry, bar bills and etc.
• Gratuity for staff