Egypt overland

The great pyramids & the sphinx / Egyptian museum and gallery of king TUT / Sakkara step pyramids / old Cairo mosques / churches and synagogue, citadel of Mohammed Ali & alabaster mosque, Karnak and Luxor temples, Edfu and kom ombo , temple of Isis , valley of the kings and temple of queen Hastpsut , the Roman catacomb- Pompy's pillar- Quitbay fort - Abu al Abbas mosque – Al Motazh gardens – Alexandria library , valley of the kings

Day 1:

Arrive at Cairo Airport where our representative will meet and assist you through customs and then you claim your baggage. You will be transferred to your selected hotel for a free evening. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 2:

Today you will be transported back to the time of the ancient Egyptians. Our friendly guide will accompany you to the awe-inspiring Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza and then onwards to Sakkara to see the first pyramid ever built - the Step Pyramid of Zosser. Later that evening you will be transferred to board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan and enjoy dinner and breakfast in your own compartment. Overnight Sleeper Train.

Day 3:

Arrive in Aswan where you will be met and transferred to your selected Hotel. Your afternoon tour starts at the High Dam and its huge lake then take a short ferry ride to the Romantic and Majestic Philae Temple. Tonight you can explore the many bazaars and small streets of Aswan or enjoy dinner on one of the many floating restaurants along the Nile, Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 4:

Optional tour to Abu Simbel Afternoon excursion on a traditional felucca to visit Elephantine and Kitchner Island's. The rest of the day is free. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 5:

Early departure with private A/C minivan from Aswan stopping of at the Temple of Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple. Arrive to Luxor transfer to your hotel. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 6:

Free morning then you have the afternoon tour to the East Bank of Luxor. Entry is down the avenue of Ram Headed Sphinx to reach the Monumental Temple of Karnak and then continue onto Luxor Temple. A free evening to enjoy this vibrant and fascinating city. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 7:

After an early morning start you cross over to the West Bank of Luxor where the Valley of the Kings & Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. The afternoon is free to relax or for the energetic perhaps take a visit to the Luxor Museum. Later that evening you will board the overnight Sleeper Train. to return to Cairo. Overnight Sleeper Train.

Day 8:

Arrive in Cairo where you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After freshening up you will enjoy the legendary treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Take a look at some of the most exquisite and ancient artifacts and statues in history. Then see the Islamic areas of Cairo including the Citadel of Saladdin - boasting the famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Then onto the Coptic area of Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon which is built over the ruins of two towers of the fortress the church of St Mary or more commonly known as the Hanging Church, followed by St Sergius which is said to be the resting place for the holy family. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 9:

Transfer to the Cairo Airport for your departure flight.

4 stars hotel

  • Package price per person in DBL Room 990 USD
  • Package price per person in Single Room 1305 USD

5 stars hotel

  • Package price per person in Dbl Room 1090 USD
  • Package price per person in Single Room 1410 US

Inclusions :

  • 2 nights in hotel in Cairo on bed and breakfast
  • 2 nights in sleeping train on H.B basis
  • 2 nights in hotel in Aswan on bed and breakfast
  • 2 nights in hotel in Luxor on bed and breakfast.
  • Private A/C vehicle for during the tour.
  • A felucca tour on the Nile in Aswan
  • An Egyptology tour guide
  • All transfers mentioned by A/C Vehicles
  • Meet and assist in the airport
  • All taxes and service charges

Exclusions :

  • Egypt 's entry visa
  • Personal expenses
  • Sightseeing admissions ( 130 USD PP )
  • Gratuities & personal expenses
  • Beverages in hotels and restaurants
  • international & domestic flights

Tour prices:

Prices shown are per person travelling. 'twin/double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. the 'single supplement' applies for single traveler, who requires his own room, If you are happy to be paired up with another single traveler of the same sex on your tour, this can be arranged, thus avoiding the single person supplement. & this is available only for group tour , please note that the tour Prices are varying from season to season. Please e mail us your approximately arrival dates to enable us to provide you an accurate quotation

Guaranteed departures:

All our scheduled tour departures are guaranteed subject to a minimum of 2 travelers

Supplements :

please note if departing on will be from 21st dec to 10th jan, hotels charge for a new year and Christmas supplements , If you're departing will be 25th or 26th december most of hotels charge a compulsory new year's dinner. This amount will need to be paid by you locally - budget approx USD$60 -100 + -

Hotels:

We offer a wide range of hotels starting from non ranked accommodations up to 5 star deluxe hotels, all our packages are based on 4 star standard hotels and upgrade is available upon request

Flexibility:

All our tours are private, the vehicles and the tour guide are working only with you and your group, you are free to add or remove any item and match it with you own arrival and departure dates, And accordingly if there are any changes will accrued in the tour price our guest will be informed with before the tour confirmation

Sightseeing entry admissions :

We don't include entrance fees in our tour prices. because there are a number of people who don't want to feel obligated to actually visit a site. We leave the decision to the individual traveler when they're actually on site "yes or no". Many who travel with us prefer not to be tied into "have to see, because it's paid for"

Transportation :

You may choose between domestic flights / sleeping trains or seat trains , All the transportation during the tour based on private air conditioned vehicles

How to confirm the tour :

For the confirmation we need the names of your group to confirm the tour, arrival and departure dates and please check the payment methods

Sightseeing in Cairo is based on private basis and on joining basis during the Nile cruise.

The Nile Cruise program can be changed without prior notice due to navigational circumstances.

Make the most of your time, listed below are the optional activities that are available on this trip.

Camel ride safari:

You will have the opportunity to take a 15-minute short camel safari from the pyramids down to the sphinx. This is a great photo opportunity! The price is $15 single "occupancy", $25 double "occupancy".

Traditional felucca ride :

There's no better way to appreciate the easy pace of life on the nile than to join a felucca sail trek. The felucca has been the most popular vessel on the nile for centuries and is still widely used today. About 11m long and rigged with a tall lateen or triangular sail, it has no motor and relies only on the steady north wind. We use up to three feluccas for our leisurely sail trek (15$ per person)

The sound and light show at the pyramids :

You will attend the English version of the sound and light show. the magnificent history and achievements of the ancient Egyptians come to life as the illuminated pyramids and the impressive mysterious sphinx dominate the surrounding darkness, check in into you hotel (30 $) per person ( sound and light schedule could be changed without prior notice )

Nile dinner cruise on the Nile maxim or similar :

These cruises are known to offer one of the most luxurious dinner cruises on the nile with the best service. The food and the entertainment (belly dancers, twirling dervishes and singers) are known to be excellent. This is a dinner option for the tour and costs 50$ per person. www.maximrestaurants.com dinner cruise booking will be according to the available schedule on the arrival day (5:45 pm to 7:30 pm & 8:15pm to 10:00 pm & 10:30 pm to 12:30 am & dinner cruise schedules could be changed without prior notice)

Dinner in old Cairo :

Enjoy Cairo's most spectacular open air view. Serves fresh salads and delicious oriental and international dishes, you will enjoy the medieval atmosphere and the view to the old mosques and churches in old Cairo (45$) pp

Dinner in local restaurant :

Near to the hotel to taste the local food &. Here you have a choice of red meat, chicken, or fish, calamari & shrimps (15$) pp

Dinner or lunch on board a private yacht:

Enjoy your dinner or lunch on board a private yacht cursing the Nile up and down, only for your group