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Meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan including English-speaking, all entrance fees, and transfers Porterage when needed All service charges and taxes

Guide

Egyptologist guides

Hygieneprotocol

Before Tour: All passengers traveling to Egypt MUST have a negative PCR test with QR code or Accepted Vaccination certificate with QR. A Health Declaration form should be available on all the international flights and filled by the Passengers before boarding the flight (at the departure airport) and delivered to The Quarantine Authorities upon arrival. During Tour: Wearing face masks is mandatory. We will provide face masks & hand sanitizers to tourists and their companions. All staff members are trained and educated on symptoms and necessary preventive measures related to COVID-19. The temperature of staff members is checked daily. Tourist groups shall not exceed 25 people (until further notice). Tour guides must wear face masks and use wireless microphones inside museums. Headphones are sterilized after each use. Disinfection of archaeological sites and museums is carried out daily. Physical distancing is maintained during visits to museums and archaeological sites. The maximum number of visitors allowed inside museums and indoor archaeological sites is: Two hundred visitors per hour in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and 100 visitors per hour in other museums. 10 - 15 visitors inside any pyramid or tomb (depending on its dimensions). At accommodation: Guests will have their temperatures checked daily. Luggage is disinfected before check-in. Floor signs are placed on maintaining physical distancing. Electronic payment is encouraged. The room capacity is two adults + 2 children (less than 12 years old). Personal Protection Kits (containing personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, and hand sanitizers) are provided in rooms for each guest. Rooms and bathrooms are adequately ventilated and disinfected daily.

Transport

Transportation on private air-conditioned vehicles. Sleeper Train (Cairo-Aswan; Luxor-Cairo) & Seating Train (Aswan-Luxor). Aswan – boating on the Nile and visiting a Nubian island

Accommodation

Accommodation in Cairo, Aswan & Luxor at a 5-star hotel, including breakfast.

Meals

Daily breakfast at hotels

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Others

International Airfare. Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended) Meals except where indicated. Drinks and any personal expenses Entry visa to Egypt. Camel ride around the pyramids area. Entry to the sun boat museum Entrance fees: to the burial chambers of the pyramids; the “Royal Mummies Room” at the Egyptian Museum; the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings Optional night activities not included as part of the itinerary

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

Cairo, Arrival

Welcome to the land of the pharaohs! Arrive in Cairo, including meet and assist at the airport and transfer to hotel and overnight.
Day 2 Giza Pyramids And Sphinx
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Giza Pyramids And Sphinx

Today, we visit the legendary pyramids and iconic Sphinx at Giza Plateau—the only survivor from the ancient Seven Wonders of the World. Gaze in awe at the largest of the three great pyramids – Cheops, constructed from over 2.3 million limestone blocks. It took more than 20 years to complete. We explore this area on foot and then on the back of a camel! Off we ride into the sands, our sturdy ships of the desert beneath us! Enjoy a panoramic view of the whole area at the end of the tour. Explore the great Sphinx and the valley temple.
Day 3 City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

City Tour

Today, we venture in search of the treasures of King Tutankhamun, mummies, and thousands of artifacts of the different eras at the Egyptian Museum. Later we tour the Islamic Citadel of Saladin and the mosque of Mohamed Ali. We were watching people go about their daily life. We conclude the day with a market walk through the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Time to freshen up; this evening, we take the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Day 4 Aswan Local Market
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Aswan Local Market

This morning we arrive in Aswan and explore the Nubian city on a guided walk of the local market and souq. Scenically located on the Nile, walking along the riverside corniche to view the many boats is a real treat, as is Aswan bazaar. Free afternoon.
Day 5 Free Day (Optional Tour Of Abu Simbel)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Free Day (Optional Tour Of Abu Simbel)

A free day or opt for the morning air excursion to Abu Simbel. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure; maybe relax by the pool, stroll along the Nile corniche, or explore the lively marketplace.
Day 6 Soheil Island
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Soheil Island

Aswan – Luxor. This morning we board a motor boat and cruise in and around the islands on the Nile before stopping at Seheil Island island, where we visit a local village and school (if open); sometimes, there is even a local football game. Lunch will be served in the home of an Egyptian family, followed by the train north to Luxor, one of the world’s most excellent open-air museums. The 4000-year-old site of ancient Thebes, known today as Luxor, is our base for the next three days.
Day 7 East Bank Of Luxor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

East Bank Of Luxor

Today we visited Karnak Temple. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, figurines, and obelisks. Karnak is probably Egypt’s finest ancient temple, built on a grand scale. This afternoon is free to wander along Luxor’s historic waterfront. This evening, we travel in horse-drawn carriages to the illuminated Temple of Luxor, where we enjoy a tour in the cool evening air.
Day 8 West Bank Of Luxor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

West Bank Of Luxor

Today, we visit Luxor’s legendary West Bank – home to the famous Valleys of the Kings, the imposing colonnaded temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the gigantic Colossi of Memnon. See how the ancient Egyptians confounded tomb robbers by constructing elaborate catacombs, once filled with treasures and highly decorated to allow the pharaoh passage to the afterlife. Tonight, we return to Cairo by sleeper train.
Day 9 Free Day In Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Free Day In Cairo

Arriving in Cairo this morning, the rest of the day is free to explore Africa’s largest city. Optional tours are available, or you can spend the day around the pool. Perhaps head out, research, and take the family for a nice lunch at one of the city’s many excellent restaurants.
Day 10 Final Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Final Departure

Our tour ends after breakfast and includes an onward transfer to the airport.

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Cairo, Arrival

Giza Pyramids And Sphinx

City Tour

Aswan Local Market

Free Day (Optional Tour Of Abu Simbel)

Soheil Island

East Bank Of Luxor

West Bank Of Luxor

Free Day In Cairo

Final Departure

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