Treasures Of The Nile

Guide

Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides

Meals

14 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners

Others

Arrival and Departure transfers on first and last day of the trip Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan, and from Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth)

Transport

A/C coach or mini-bus and Nile Cruiser.

Accommodation

5 and 4 star hotels, 5 Star Nile Cruiser.

Hygieneprotocol

For any tour departing from February 1st, 2023, we won’t be requiring travelers to be vaccinated. However, we strongly recommend that all travelers and staff are vaccinated to protect other tour members as well as the communities visited. Some countries and airlines may still request travelers to be vaccinated, so please make sure to check travel and entry requirements thoroughly. 

Others

Any flights Travel insurance Meals not stated in the itinerary Items of a personal nature Tips & gestures Visa fees Entrance fees to the sights and museums Optional activities Other services not stated in the itinerary

Flights

International flights are not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Optional

Please remember that the tour price and the local payment cover the services stated in the "Inclusions" section of this page and there are many other personal expenses which will occur during your journey. For detailed information about your possible expenses please check out the below information.Optional Activities GBP 15Nubian Dinner, AswanHere you have the chance to experience the unique, vibrant Nubian Culture, with a traditionally cooked dinner, in a Nubian family home located in a local village on the West bank of the Nile River. We cross by motorboat, then taking a walk around the village, we have the opportunity to mingle as we watch the sunset over the great sand dunes. Following the dinner, you can relax and enjoy the traditional song & dance performed by locals.Includes: Return Transport (motorboat) & dinner. GBP 65Temples of Abu SimbelAbu Simbel, possibly the most awe-inspiring temples of ancient Egypt, is made up of the Temple of Ramses ∏ and Queen Nefertari, cut out of the sandstone cliffs above the Nile River, located approximately 280km south of Aswan, near the Sudanese boarder. The temple was built between 1274 & 1244 BC by the king himself. Guarding the entrance to the temple, four colossal statues of Ramses ∏ sit magically staring out across the dessert, each standing 20 meters high. We depart Aswan early in the morning to join the tourist convoy. Includes: Return air-conditioned Transport, Service of Egyptologist Guide and Entrance Fees. GBP 32Alexandria OverdayCosmopolitan Alexandria the second largest city in Egypt. It is located on the Mediterranean coast, 215km north of Cairo and was the capital of Egypt during the Greco-Roman period. Covering Alexandria’s highlights, we start our day with a tour of pompay pillars followed by a visit to the Library of Alexandria, the world’s largest open reading area holding 8,000,000 books. After Lunch we will view the Fort of Qaitbay, built on the site of the Alexandria Lighthouse. Before heading back to Cairo, we will stop by the great Montazah Palace & gardens, home to King Farouk – Egypt’s last reigning monarch. GBP 18 Sound & Light Show by the Pyramids, GizaSit back, and take a journey through time enjoying the stunning laser light show, displaying many colors upon the pyramids, set against the backdrop of the Pyramids & Sphinx, located at the Giza Plateau, south west of Cairo. The great sphinx narrates the story of the pharaohs, ancient Egyptians and their lives during the construction of the great pyramids of Cheops, Kerfren & Mykanous.GBP 80 Hot Air Balloon, LuxorExperience the joy of flying in a hot air balloon while drifting peacefully over the Valley of the Kings & Queens and Nobles Mountain. This is the opportunity for the adventurous traveler to view the whole magnificent area of Luxor from a birds-eye. Hot air Balloon is scheduled on Friday early morning & can be booked with your tour guide latest by Thursday midday. Includes: Return air-conditioned Transport & Breakfast Entrance Fees Giza Pyramids / Sphinx EGP 80 Sakkara EGP 80 Egyptian Museum EGP 75 Citadel EGP 60 Philae Temple EGP 70 High Dam EGP 30 Komombo Temple EGP 60 Edfu Temple EGP 60 Karnak Temple EGP 80 Luxor Temple EGP 60 Colossi of Memnon Free Valley of the Kings EGP 104 Hatchepsut EGP 52 Personal Spending Money, Extra Meals, Souvenirs…Personal Spending Money, Extra Meals, Souvenirs…Every person has different spending habits, but to help you out with your planning, we estimated your average daily expenses. An approximate amount of £20 per day for lunch & dinner (without drinks), and £30 per day as personal spending money (souvenirs, handicraft etc. not included) is generally sufficient.