Guide

Experienced English-speaking driver and Egyptologist guide during activities and excursions.

Meals

14 Breakfasts. 10 Lunches. 10 Dinners. Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where what and with whom to eat.

Others

Entrance fees to the Historical sites

Transport

- Intra-flight from Abu Simbel to Cairo. - All transfers and tours by AC modern model Vehicle

Accommodation

3 nights in a twin-share room in Luxor: Jolie Ville Luxor Resort or Steigenberger Nile Palace or Sonesta St. George or DJorff Palace or similar 4 nights in twin-share rooms onboard Luxor Nile Cruise: Amwaj Living Stone or La Faynn, or similar 4 nights in twin-share rooms onboard Lake Nasser Cruise: Movenpick Prince Abbas or Steigenberger Omar El Khayam Lake Nasser Cruise Ship. 3 nights in twin-share city-view rooms in Cairo: Cairo Sheraton . Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 2-4 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.

Hygieneprotocol

All passengers traveling to Egypt must be in possession of a negative PCR certificate for (COVID-19)-(hard copy should be printed not a rapid viral antigen test for (COVID-19), a max of 72 hours. Except passengers traveling from Japan, China, Thailand, North America, South America, Canada, London Heathrow, Paris, and Frankfurt will be a maximum of 96 hours due to long flights. It is recommended that customers obtain facemasks or masks with a fixed and stable fit so that they do not require constant manipulation and to avoid detachment during an activity or transfer. All clients must make sure to bring enough facemasks for the entire stay Regulations for the Means of Transportation for Tourists (Bus, Limousine, Golf Cars): • Operating with a maximum of 50% capacity, leaving a vacant seat next to each passenger on a bus and in golf cars, with a maximum of 2 passengers in a limousine. • Passengers are not allowed to sit in the front seats of limousines and golf cars. • Disinfectants and hand sanitizers are provided, thorough cleaning, disinfection and proper ventilation is carried out before and after each trip. • Passengers and drivers are obliged to wear face masks at all times during the journey. Regulations for Visiting Archaeological Sites and Museums • Disinfection of archaeological sites and museums is carried out daily, before opening hours, under the supervision of a team of conservators and curators. • Temperature of workers and employees is checked daily. • Temperature of visitors is checked before entering the archeological sites and museums. • Floor signs are placed to maintain physical distancing. Tourist Groups and Excursions 1. Tourist groups shall not exceed 25 people (until further notice). Tour guides are obliged to wear face masks and use wireless microphones inside museums. Headphones are sterilized after each use 2. Tourism companies should provide face masks to tourists and their companions. 3. Physical distancing is maintained during visits to museums and archaeological sites. 4. The maximum number of visitors allowed inside museums and indoor archaeological sites is: • 200 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). 5. Schools, universities and governmental organizations’ trips must be pre-notified to archaeological sites and museums management, at least 48 hours prior to the planned visit, with no more than 15 people plus supervisor per trip, and no more than 5 trips per day.

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Others

-Entry Visa “USD 25 per passport” -Drinks -Optional tours in Luxor, Aswan, Cairo, and Abu Simbel -Phone calls -Gratuities "Recommended" -For the whole tour we recommend collecting an amount of tipping for the hotel staff, restaurants, luggage porters, drivers, the Nile cruise staff, and the Nile Cruise’s tour guide “USD 150” -Entry ticket to King Tut’s tomb, and Seti First’s tomb - New Year Gala Dinner if applicable - PCR Test

Flights

International Flight London/Luxor International flight Cairo/London

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost and will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents.Other activities and services not included

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered. If you require travel insurance, TourRadar has partnered up with World Nomads to provide a hassle-free experience. More information can be found here (http://www.tourradar.com/travel-insurance).

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Day 1 Day 1: Monday - Arrival Luxor (No Meals)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Monday - Arrival Luxor (No Meals)

You will be met upon arrival and transferred to your hotel (transfer time approx 30 minutes). Overnight in Luxor.
Day 2 Day 2: Valley Of The Kings (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Valley Of The Kings (B)

Today cross over to the West Bank of the Nile for the first excursion, The Valley of the Kings. From here visit the impressive Temple of Hatshepsut. Afterward, there is a visit to the enormous statues of the Colossi of Memnon. Overnight Luxor.
Day 3 Day 3: Luxor Temples (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Luxor Temples (B)

Breakfast, start your tour to visit the Temple of Karnak - an enormous complex of three temples dedicated to the Theban Gods. Afterward, explore the magnificent Temple of Luxor which was once connected to the Karnak Temple by an avenue of sphinxes. Overnight Luxor
Day 4 Day 4: Nile Cruise Ship (B, L , D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Nile Cruise Ship (B, L , D)

The morning can be spent at leisure to roam Luxor some more or alternatively join the optional excursion to see more of the West bank. Accompanied by a guide, you will be taken to the Queens Valley, a place where the wives of the pharaohs were buried in ancient times. It was also known as Ta-Set-Neferu, meaning ‘the place of the children of the Pharaoh’. The valley is located near the Valley of the Kings. Here, along with the queens of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties, many princes and princesses were also buried with members of the nobility. Further on, proceed to the Madinet Habu Temple: It is the funerary temple of King Ramesses II with military and religious motifs. The entire Temple of Ramses III, palace, and town is enclosed within a defensive wall. Entry is through the High gate, or Migdol, which, in appearance resembles an Asiatic fort. Just inside the High gate, to the south, are the chapels of Amenirdis I, Shepenwepet II and Nitoket, wives of the god Amun. To the north side is the chapel of Amun. These chapels were a later addition dating to the 18th Dynasties, by Hatshepsut and Tutmose II. Close to the temple is the remains of a Nilometer. These 'flood warnings' were positioned strategically along the river to determine the position of the river every year. • Ramesseum: It is a funerary temple of King Ramesses II. On its walls is recorded the famous battle of Qadesh. Ramesseum built his fabulous mortuary temple on the site pf Seti I’s ruined temple where he identified himself with the local form of the god, Amun. The remains of the complex include a royal palace and a large number of mud-brick granaries and storerooms, as well as a small temple dedicated to Ramesses’ mother Tuya and wife Nefertari. • Deir El Madina: It is a community of workmen and their families, supervisors and foremen and their families, all dedicated to building the great tombs of the Egyptian kings. After exploring the archaeological sites, you will be dropped back to your Nile cruise for Overnight
Day 5 Day 5: Nile Cruise (B, L , D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Nile Cruise (B, L , D)

Enjoy Sailing in the River Nile. Overnight on board
Day 6 Day 6: Edfu And Kom Ombo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Edfu And Kom Ombo

Early morning visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu. The cruise continues upstream to Kom Ombo where there is a late afternoon visit to the Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to the gods Haroeris and Sobek. Afterward still sailing upstream the boat will arrive in Aswan where you will remain for two nights
Day 7 Day 7: Aswan Tour, Felucca Ride (B, L , D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Aswan Tour, Felucca Ride (B, L , D)

Sightseeing includes a visit to the High Dam, the Old Granite Quarries, the Unfinished Obelisk, and then by boat to the Temple of Philae on Agilika Island. After lunch board a Felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat for your included cruise down the Nile and around the picturesque Kitchener Island before returning for dinner
Day 8 Day 8: Lake Nasser Nile Cruise (B, L , D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Lake Nasser Nile Cruise (B, L , D)

13:00 Check-In. 13:00 Lunch on board. 17:00 TeaTime. 20:00 Dinner On Board. Overnight at Aswan.
Day 9 Day 9: Lake Nasser Nile Cruise (B, L , D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Lake Nasser Nile Cruise (B, L , D)

08:00 Visit KALABSHA Temples. 10:30 Sail to WADI EL SEBOUA. 13:00 Lunch on Board. 17:00 TeaTime. 19:15 Cocktail Party 20:00 Dinner on Board. Overnight at Wadi ElSeboua.
Day 10 Day 10: Lake Nasser Nile Cruise (B, L , D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Lake Nasser Nile Cruise (B, L , D)

08:00 Visit WADI EL SEBOUA Temples. 10:30 Sail to AMADA. 16:00 Visit AMADA (Amada + Derr + Tomb of Pennut). 21:30 Nubian Show (by the Staff). OverNight at AMADA.
Day 11 Day 11: Abu Simbel - Lake Nasser Cruise (B, L , D)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Abu Simbel - Lake Nasser Cruise (B, L , D)

06:30 Sail to KASR IBRM. 08:45 Over View Kasr Ibrim (15 Minutes for photos only From Sundeck). 12:15 Abu Simbel Temple Panorama (15 Minutes for photos Only from Sundeck). 12:30 Visit Abu Simbel Temple. 20:00 Optional Visit to Sound & Light Show. Overnight at Abu Simbel.
Day 12 Day 12: Flight To Cairo (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Flight To Cairo (B)

Check-out. Transfer to Abu Simbel airport for the flight to Cairo. On arrival transfer to your hotel for a stay of 3 nights.
Day 13 Day 13: Pyramids, Saqqara And Memphis Tour (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Pyramids, Saqqara And Memphis Tour (B)

After breakfast, meet your guide and driver to start your tour of Giza. Travel to the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx. Next, we'll drive south to Saqqara, the step pyramids of King Zoser. Visit Memphis if time permits, and then drive back to your hotel.
Day 14 Day 14: Cairo City Tour Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Coptic Cairo And Khan El Khalili Old Market (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Cairo City Tour Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Coptic Cairo And Khan El Khalili Old Market (B)

After breakfast, you'll start your tour in Cairo along with the East Bank of the River. First, we'll visit the Egyptian Museum where you can see the collection of King Tut. You have the option of seeing the royal mummy exhibit (admission not included). Then we'll visit the oldest part of Cairo where you can see the Hanging Church. From here we'll explore the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the oldest market in Cairo, and walk through Al Muiz Street. Back to your hotel
Day 15 Day 15: Departure (B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Departure (B)

Morning at leisure before transferring to the airport In Cairo for final departure

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Itinerary of your trip 15 Days Ancient Egypt & Lake Nasser Cruise

Day 1: Monday - Arrival Luxor (No Meals)

Day 2: Valley Of The Kings (B)

Day 3: Luxor Temples (B)

Day 4: Nile Cruise Ship (B, L , D)

Day 5: Nile Cruise (B, L , D)

Day 6: Edfu And Kom Ombo

Day 7: Aswan Tour, Felucca Ride (B, L , D)

Day 8: Lake Nasser Nile Cruise (B, L , D)

Day 9: Lake Nasser Nile Cruise (B, L , D)

Day 10: Lake Nasser Nile Cruise (B, L , D)

Day 11: Abu Simbel - Lake Nasser Cruise (B, L , D)

Day 12: Flight To Cairo (B)

Day 13: Pyramids, Saqqara And Memphis Tour (B)

Day 14: Cairo City Tour Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Coptic Cairo And Khan El Khalili Old Market (B)

Day 15: Departure (B)

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