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Accommodation in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan at 5-star hotel,

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Meet-and-assist services upon arrival and departure All sightseeing tours in Cairo and Luxor Aswan – boating on the Nile and visit to a Nubian island Giza – camel ride by the pyramids Luxor – horse-drawn carriage to Luxor Temple Portage when needed All service charge and taxes

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 Transfers Sleeper Train (Cairo-Aswan)

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International Airfare Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended). Meals except where indicated Drinks and any personal expenses Entry visa to Egypt 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
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cairo

Welcome to the land of the Pharaohs! At Cairo airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax.

Overnight: Cairo
Day 2 Pyramids & Camel Riding
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pyramids & Camel Riding

Today, we visit the pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau—sole survivors of the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World. Gaze in awe at the largest of the three great pyramids Cheops, constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks; it took over 20 years to complete. Afterward, we enjoy a camel ride across the desert sands.

Overnight: Cairo | Breakfast
Day 3 King Tutankhamens Treasure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

King Tutankhamens Treasure

Today, we venture in search of the treasures of King Tutankhamun, mummies, and more at the Egyptian Museum. Later we tour the Islamic Citadel of Saladin with views looking down over the old city, 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.

Overnight: Sleeper Cabin Train | Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Rural Villages & Markets
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Rural Villages & Markets

We arrive in Aswan this morning and explore the Nubian city on a guided walk of the local market and souq. Scenically located on the Nile, a walk along the riverfront corniche to view the many boats is a real treat, as is Aswan bazaar. Free afternoon.

Overnight: Aswan | Breakfast
Day 5 Aswan Your Way
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Aswan Your Way

Complimentary morning or opt for the morning 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.

Overnight: Aswan | Breakfast
Day 6 Boating On The Nile
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Boating On The Nile

Aswan Luxor. This morning we board a motor boat and cruise along the River Nile, passing some of the small islands en route to Sheilthe, the world’s island, where we disembark and visit a local village and school before enjoying lunch at the home of an Egyptian family. The motor boats of Aswan are proudly owned and crewed by friendly local sailors, and they have been adapted from a Felucca style of the vessel to carry travelers comfortably. Lunch will be served in the home of an Egyptian family. After lunch, we cruise back to Aswan for our afternoon/evening train journey 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 two days.

Overnight: Luxor | Breakfast, Lunch
Day 7 Karnak & Luxor Temple
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Karnak & Luxor Temple

Today we visit 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. Free afternoon or 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. The rest of the evening is free.

Overnight: Luxor | Breakfast
Day 8 Valley Of The Kings
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Valley Of The Kings

Early this morning, we head to the West Bank of the Nile for a guided tour of the legendary Valleys of the Kings. Attempting to confound thieves and grave robbers, the New Kingdom pharaohs awaiting their passage into the afterlife were secretly entombed with their worldly wealth in the valley’s cliffs. The cliffs, barren of vegetation, are home to a vast cemetery of tombs, some of which you can enter. Some of the graves are so well preserved that the colors of the incredible pharaonic friezes are still as vibrant as when they were first painted.

After leaving the Valley of the Kings and saying goodbye to our tour guide, we returned to our hotel, where there would be a little time to freshen up before hotel check-out and onward departure transfer to Luxor International Airport. Our tour concludes at this point with fond memories of a magical family holiday to Egypt!

Note: Flights departing Luxor can be reserved anytime after 1.30 pm todayInternational1.30 pm.

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Egyptian Explorer - 8 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Egyptian Explorer - 8 Days

Cairo

Pyramids & Camel Riding

King Tutankhamens Treasure

Rural Villages & Markets

Aswan Your Way

Boating On The Nile

Karnak & Luxor Temple

Valley Of The Kings

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