Egypt with Abu simbel and Hurghada
13 Days – 12 Nights
Cairo - Giza - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Aswan - Nile Cruise with Full Board and Sightseeing from Aswan to Luxor - Hurghada in the Red Sea - Cairo.
Our carefully curated package consists of 3 Nights on full board Nile Cruise, guided Sightseeings, land transfers, accommodations in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, and Hurghada. You opportunity to visit Abu simbel, an UNESCO-listed World Heritage monument. Enjoy hurghada with its glistening beaches and turquoise waters.
Start: Saturday.
Accommodation
Cairo: Oasis Hotel Pyramids or Barcelo Pyramids or Pyramisa Cairo or similar. 4✰✰✰✰
Aswan: City Max Aswan or similar. 4✰✰✰✰
Nile Cruise: M/S Chateau La Fayette or Blue Shadow or Similar. 5✰✰✰✰✰
Luxor: Pyramisa Luxor or similar. 4✰✰✰✰
Hurghada: Mercure Hurghada or similar. 4✰✰✰✰
Official Check in: 15:00
Official Check out: 12:00 in the hotels and 9:00 in the Nile cruise.
Arrival to Cairo by your own international flight. Meet and assistance by our representative in Cairo Airport. Transfer to the hotel by our A/C vehicle. Check in. Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast in your hotel, your guide will accompany you to the Great Pyramids of Egypt in Giza: Khufu, Khafra, and Menkaure together with the biggest carved colossal statue on the earth: the Great Sphinx, the guardian of the area. Lunch will be provided at a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). Then, afternoon you will be driven to the Tahrir Square to marvel at the Egyptian Museum that houses thousands of ancient antiquities and treasures from various periods of the Egyptian history. Transfer back to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Enjoy your breakfast at hotel. You will start by visiting the Coptic Christian Churches in Old Cairo District. Visit to the impressive Hanging Church of the Virgin Mary, which was built over two towers of an ancient Roman fortress in the 4th century, and renovated several times later. Continue to visit the Church of St. Sergius known as Abu Serga Church by the locals, built on top of the Cave of the Holy Family. In addition to that you will visit the Church of Saint Barbara from the 8th century, a beautiful church that was built in the 5th century, and was consecrated to the martyr Barbara. Lunch is included at a local restaurant (Beverages are extra). Later, you will visit the Saladin Citadel, which played a significant role in the political life specially during the Ayubid and Mameluke Periods and was considered the Rule Center for more than 700 years. It was built by Salah Al-Din in the Ayubid Dynasty to fortify Cairo against the crusaders with several gates. The citadel is famous for the Mosque of Muhammad Ali that has magnificent design and decoration; besides several buildings show the architecture of Ottoman influence. Then, you will visit the Mosque of Al-Nasser Mohamed Ibn Qalawon inside the Citadel. You will also visit Khan El-Khalili Bazar. Later, transfer to train station where you will embark in the train heading to start your next journey in Aswan. Dinner is included. Overnight in fully-equipped cabin.
Breakfast on board. Arrival at Aswan, our representative will meet and help you. Transfer to visit the Temple of Isis in Philae Island that was center of pilgrimage in ancient Egypt and the cult of Isis. it is one of the most beautiful and most preserved temples in Egypt. Transfer your hotel in Aswan. Check-in. Lunch is not included. Afternoon, you will make a Felucca ride (typical sailing boat) on the river Nile. return back to the cruise. Dinner is included in the hotel. Overnight in Aswan.
Start your day by enjoying your hotel breakfast. Transfer by modern vehicle to Abu Simbel (260 km) where you will have the opportunity to witness one of the exceptional architecture monuments within the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. You will visit The great temple of Ramses II. Its facade contains four seated colossal statues representing Ramses II. Then, you will visit the small temple of Nefertari, dedicated to Nefertari for the worship of the goddess Hathor. Its facade consist of two statues of the queen and four of the pharaoh. Transfer back to Aswan. Check in Nile Cruise with full board. Lunch and dinner are included on board. Overnight on board.
Today, the cruise sails to Kom Ombo. It is about 45 km from Aswan. There, you will visit the Kom Combo Temple that is devoted to god Hor-Wer (Horus the elder) and Sobek (the crocodile god) according to ancient Egyptian believes. The temple is unique for its double design as it is divided between the two gods. Continue sailing to Edfu. Lunch on board. Enjoy the taste of the Egyptian Tee in the afternoon. Dinner is provided on board. Free at leisure on board. you reach Edfu (about 140 km from Aswan). Overnight on Cruise.
Early you can have your breakfast in hotel. to visit the Temple of Horus which was dedicated to the falcon god Horus, rebuilt in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. Then continue sailing to Esna, 50 km from Luxor, where the cruise will cross the Esna Lock and sail towards Luxor. Then, you will visit the illuminated Temple of Luxor; a very impressive ancient temple built by Amenhotep III (around 1420 BC). Lunch and dinner are included on board. Overnight on board.
**Slight changes might occur due to unforeseen circumstances, Weather, Sail conditions or technical reasons.
Morning, enjoy your breakfast on board. Nile cruise Check out. Prepare yourself to visit the West of Luxor that includes the Valley of the Kings on the western bank of the Nile; it is the necropolis of great kings of Thebes of the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties. You can visit three royal tombs (please note that the Tomb of Tutankhamon requires an extra ticket). Then, you will reach to the Two Colossi of Memnon which belong to the Pharaoh Amenhotep III in the 18thdynasty. Each colossal measures 19.5 m in height and carved from single block of quartzite stone. After that, visit El Deir El Bahari Temple of Queen Hatshepsut that was built of limestone with great design and fine decorations. Return back to the Cruise. Lunch on board. You will visit the Karnak Temple on the eastern bank of the Nile. It is a huge complex of sanctuaries dedicated mainly to the Theban Triad Amun, Mut, and Khonsu. It was built by several kings like Senusret I, Amenhotep III, Ramesses II, Queen Hatshepsut, and Tuthmosis III and others during several times. The complex includes several pylons, courtyards, columns, obelisks, sanctuaries, and the sacred lake. Transfer to your hotel in Luxor. Check in. Lunch and Dinner are included. Overnight in Luxor.
Breakfast and Check out. Transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Hurghada (297 km) on the Red Sea, one the mot beautiful resorts of the Red Sea region. Hurghada is a paradise for amateurs of diving, snorkeling, windsurfing and other varieties of water sports. It is very well known for its beauty and richness in marine flora and fauna. The sea water is between deep blue crystal and turquoise in other areas. Arrival to Hurghada. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Hurghada on Soft All-Inclusive basis.
Optional: Hot Balloon Ride: in Luxor. Discover the stunning area of West Luxor from above by a panoramic view by Balloon ride for about 1 hours. Consult us about it.
Free at leisure in the resort in Hurghada for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sports activities that Hurghada has to offer. Overnight in Hurghada on Soft All-Inclusive basis.
Optional: Snorkeling Trip to Giftun Islands.
Free at Leisure in Hurghada for another day on the hotel or on beach. Perhaps you would try some personal or optional excursions in Hurghada or to make shopping in Hurghada. Overnight in Hurghada on Soft All-Inclusive basis.
After breakfast in the hotel, check out. Transfer to Cairo. Meet and assistance by our representative upon your arrival at Cairo Airport. Transfer to the hotel. Lunch and dinner are not including. Check in. Overnight in Cairo.
Optional: Half day Sakkara Tour (4 hours). You will be driven to Sakkara which is 35 km far from Cairo. You will start your tour by visiting the Open Air Museum in Memphis Area. Memphis was the ancient capital of Egypt during the Old Kingdom. In the Open-Air Museum of Memphis, you can find a limestone colossus of King Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx in addition to many antiquities, sarcophagus, statues of deities and architecture elements from ancient times. Transfer back to your hotel.
Breakfast in the hotel, check out. Transfer to Cairo Airport for embarkation on your international flight going back to your home country or the next destination. (End of our services).
Per Person in | USD $ |
Double Room | 1907 USD $ |
Single Room | 2547 USD $ |
Notes
The Pyramids of Giza.
The Great Sphinx.
The Egyptian Museum.
The hanging church of Virgin Mary.
The church of St. Serguis.
The church of Saint Barbara.
Citadel of Salahdin.
The Mosque of Muhammad Ali.
The Mosque of Ibn Qalawon.
Temple of Ramses II.
Temple of Nefertari.
Felucca Ride on the Nile.
Temple of Isis.
Temple of Kom Ombo.
Temple of Edfu.
Temple of Luxor.
Temple of Karnak.
Valley of Kings.
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Colossi of Memnon.
All services mentioned in the program.
Transfers in modern coach as per the itinerary.
Meet and assist in the airport/train stations.
Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
Accommodation for 1 night in (Cairo - Aswan)'s Train on half board basis.
Accommodation for 3 nights on Nile cruise on full board basis.
Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis.
Accommodation for 3 nights in Hurghada on soft all inclusive basis.
Entrance fees of Historical Sites and Museums according to the itinerary.
Private official Tourist guide during the days of Sightseeing.
Service charge, accommodation taxes and tours taxes.
International flight tickets.
Entry Visa. Consult us about it!
All personal expenses: extra drinks, laundry, telephone calls, etc…
Optional tours and any extras not mentioned in the program.
Tips for the guide, drivers and on board of the Nile Cruise.
Travel Insurance.
Panorama Pyramids Tower. Entrance 1. Apt. 202 – 2nd floor. Al Haram St. Mashaal. Al Haram. Giza. Egypt.