10 days tour

Festive King Tut With Cruise - 10 Days

$ 2,425 .00 USD

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Festive King Tut With Cruise - 10 Days

This tour includes:

Guide

Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 10 All relevant transfers and transportation

Meals

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners

Others

2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin) Touring of Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor

Accommodation

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

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

Optional

Other services and activities are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Festive King Tut With Cruise - 10 Days

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

      Day 1: Cairo

      Welcome to Cairo, Egyptโ€™s bustling capital. You will be met at Cairo Airport and transferred to our start hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, or those arriving early may wish to book our Backstreets of Cairo tour which visits lesser known highlights of the capital including Tahrir Square, the hub of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution. You may also extend your stay in Cairo with our pre or post tour accommodation or tour add-ons like our Alexandria Day Trip.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Pyramids & Saqqara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Pyramids & Saqqara

      Today we visit to the legendary Pyramids of Giza, sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World followed by the iconic Sphinx nearby. We continue to a government supervised papyrus emporium, followed by Saqqara to see King Zhoserโ€™s Step Pyramid - the first known pyramid ever built. After the tour we return to Cairo and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

  • Day 3 Day 3: The Grand Egyptian Museum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: The Grand Egyptian Museum

      Cairo - Aswan. Today we visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses a giant exhibition containing the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Many pieces on show are being displayed for the first time and artefacts have been brought together from across Egypt and the world to this one location. The museum also makes use of new technology including virtual reality. After our guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum we head over to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to visit the fascinating Royal Mummiesโ€™ Hall where the mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are on display. Then thereโ€™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 weโ€™ll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Aswan & Philae Temple
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Aswan & 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 and rescued under an enormous UNESCO effort in the 1970s to save the temple from the rising waters of the High Dam. Back in Aswan we visit a perfume oil emporium before check-in onboard our 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 5 Day 5: Nile Cruise & Optional Excursion To Abu Simbel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Nile Cruise & Optional Excursion To Abu Simbel

      Aswan - Nile Cruise. Optional early morning drive to Abu Simbel, the famous the rock-cut temple of King Ramses II, the Great Builder. We then return to our 5 star Nile Cruiser which this afternoon will cruise the River Nile to Kom Ombo where we disembark to visit the temple.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Nile Cruise To Luxor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Nile Cruise To Luxor

      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 7 Day 7: Luxor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Luxor

      This morning we disembark and check into our 5 star Luxor hotel. The day is free to relax and explore. Tonight, an optional visit is available to the Temple of Luxor โ€“ beautifully illuminated at night (book/pay locally).

  • Day 8 Day 8: Valley Of The Kings
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Valley Of The Kings

      Luxor - Cairo. This morning 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 the backdrop of history, the Valleys of the Kings and the awesome ramped and colonnaded Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. The Valley of the Kings is studded with often highly decorated tombs, constructed to once house the regal sarcophagi enclosed mummies of the mighty pharaohs awaiting passage into the after-life. This afternoon after lunch and time to relax we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak. Lose yourself in the stone-columned Hypostyle Hall and go crazy with your camera. This is ancient Egypt! Tonight we return by overnight sleeper train to Cairo.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Free Time In Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Free Time In Cairo

      This morning we arrive into Cairo and check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore Egyptโ€™s bustling capital your way. Consider visiting the famous Khan el Khalili Bazaar to pick up some souvenirs or admire the imposing Citadel of Saladin.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Cairo

      Our amazing holiday comes to an end and we bid farewell to our guide and fellow travellers. Included airport departure transfer.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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