Accommodation

7 nights 4-5 star hotels, 3 nights aboard 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13 All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Others

Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor Touring - Alexandria and the El Alamein Battlefields and museum 2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)

Guide

Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

Meals

Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners

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Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

International flights are not included.

Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Others

International flights and visa Tip for your tour guide - we recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller for your guide, though ultimately tipping is an entirely personal gesture

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Day 1 Day 1: Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Cairo

Tuesday. Welcome to Egypt and the start of your holiday. Arrive Cairo Airport and included transfer to our hotel. The remainder of the day offers free time for you relax and maybe have a dip in the swimming pool.
Day 2 Day 2: Exploring Alexandria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Exploring Alexandria

Bright and early this morning we drive to the port side city of Alexandria on the Mediterranean Coast. Arriving at the windswept city known for its broad beaches and seafront corniche dotted with sun loungers, amusements and cafes we embark on a guided tour of the Roman catacombs. Heading underground we view the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, complete with burial chambers, labyrinth alleyways and entertaining rooms for families coming to visit the dead. From the catacombs we visit Pompey’s Pillar, a modest 25m tower, which is all that remains of an ancient column, from the ruined Temple of Serapis. Our next stop is the impressive Library of Alexandria, where free time will be offered for photos of the exterior (and if we are fortunate and it is open to the public during our stop here, those who are interested can go inside). Lastly today, we take a leisurely stroll along the corniche to the Citadel of Quaitbey. We explore this attractive fortress, which was built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which was destroyed by a powerful earthquake 1323AD. After hotel check in and time to freshen up we’ll head out for a drive along the corniche followed by dinner (included).
Day 3 Day 3: El Alamein
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: El Alamein

Today we visit the Commonwealth War Graves of El Alamein. It is here where two extended battles were fought during World War II. The first began on the 1st July 1942 and lasted for 27 days, it ended as a stalemate. After 3 months of holding back the enemy, the Allies launched a second attack which lasted for 13 days. This saw the Allied forces (including British, Australian and New Zealand soldiers) push back the Axis powers for ultimate defeat in Tunisia. Some 13,000 Allied soldiers were killed and 70,000 were wounded in the battle. Later, we tour the compact El Alamein military museum that acts as a memorial for the battle and houses lots of original war vehicles, weapons, uniforms and records. Displays in the museum detail the complete history of World War II in North Africa from all sides and stands on the site where the actual battle took place. This afternoon we return to Cairo.
Day 4 Day 4: Cairo Free Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Cairo Free Day

Enjoy a free day in Cairo before the rest of your Egyptian adventure. Relax by the hotel pool or join our optional Backstreets of Cairo tour, which departs the hotel at 10am and takes you off the beaten track in Egypt’s bustling capital, visiting Downtown Cairo, the exquisite mosques and monuments of El Moez Street in Islamic Cairo, Garbage City and the incredible Cave Church of St. Simon.
Day 5 Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza & Saqqara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza & Saqqara

Visit the famous pyramids and iconic Sphinx at Giza Plateau today. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! Gaze in awe at Cheops (Khufu) - the largest of the three great pyramids. Constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks it is thought to have taken more than 20 years to construct. Continuing to Saqqara, we can explore the myriad tombs and temples at this site and see Zhoser’s step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC! A visit to a government supervised Papyrus Museum will also be made at some point during today.
Day 6 Day 6: The Egyptian Museum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: The Egyptian Museum

Cairo - Aswan. On today’s excursion we visit the Grand Egyptian Museum. This newly opened site is just 2km from the pyramids and is home to a vast collection of artefacts from across ancient Egypt’s diverse history. Many of the exhibits have never been on public display before and many more have been recalled to the museum from across Egypt and the rest of the world. There is a full exhibition dedicated to the treasures of Tutankhamun and the museum makes use of modern technology including virtual reality. After our guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum we head over to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to visit the fascinating Royal Mummies’ Hall, where the mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are on display. Then there’s time to relax back at the hotel before we board the night train to Aswan this evening. Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we’ll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.
Day 7 Day 7: Aswan & The Philae Temple
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Aswan & The Philae Temple

This morning we arrive into Aswan and enjoy a short boat trip to Agilika Island for Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. Then a brief stop will be made at a perfume oil emporium before check-in on board your Nile Cruiser which will be home for the next three nights. Later, there is free time to perhaps enjoy some shopping in the colourful souks and markets or simply relax in this attractive town which straddles the River Nile.
Day 8 Day 8: Nile Cruising & Optional Abu Simbel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Nile Cruising & Optional Abu Simbel

Aswan - Nile Cruising. Today there is an optional early morning excursion by road to Abu Simbel, the famous the rock-cut temple of King Ramses II. Our Nile cruiser departs Aswan this afternoon and we cruise the River Nile to Kom Ombo where we disembark to visit the temple which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god - Sobek before returning to the cruiser.
Day 9 Day 9: Nile Cruising
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Nile Cruising

Nile Cruise - Luxor. Relax, enjoy a swim in the pool and chill out in the sun on deck this morning. Let your troubles melt away as we cruise the River Nile to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. Arriving into Luxor this afternoon the rest of the day is free to explore the city before we spend our final night aboard the cruiser.
Day 10 Day 10: Luxor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Luxor

This morning we disembark and check into our 5 star Luxor hotel. The day is free to enjoy the hotel facilities, relax and explore. Tonight, we have the opportunity to visit Luxor Temple with dinner afterwards. Built by Amenophis III, Luxor Temple looks stunning at night when it’s illuminated by hundreds of lights (book and pay locally).
Day 11 Day 11: Valley Of The Kings
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Valley Of The Kings

Luxor - Cairo. Today we will tour the West Bank of the Nile. An early start allows us to avoid some of the fierce midday heat as we venture to the tomb strewn Valley of the Kings. Highlights of the visit include the Colossi of Memnon, a massive pair of statues that stand silent against a historic backdrop, the Valleys of the Kings with its beautifully decorated tombs, constructed to once house the regal sarcophagi enclosed mummies of the mighty pharaohs awaiting passage into the after-life and the awesome colonnaded Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This afternoon after lunch and time to relax we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak, with its stone-columned Hypostle Hall. Tonight, we return by overnight train to Cairo.
Day 12 Day 12: Free Time In Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Free Time In Cairo

We arrive back in Cairo where today is free for you to relax or explore Egypt’s capital at leisure. You can opt to visit Khan el Khalili bazaar, the ideal place for some last minute souvenir shopping.
Day 13 Day 13: Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Cairo

Sunday. Hotel check out and included onward departure transfer to airport.

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13 days tour

Alexandria & Ancient Egypt With Cruise - 13 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Alexandria & Ancient Egypt With Cruise - 13 Days

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Exploring Alexandria

Day 3: El Alamein

Day 4: Cairo Free Day

Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza & Saqqara

Day 6: The Egyptian Museum

Day 7: Aswan & The Philae Temple

Day 8: Nile Cruising & Optional Abu Simbel

Day 9: Nile Cruising

Day 10: Luxor

Day 11: Valley Of The Kings

Day 12: Free Time In Cairo

Day 13: Cairo

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