Egypt, a land of intricate mysteries and very elaborate history, links the northeastern part of Africa with the Middle East. Going back in the time of pharaohs, whose stature paralleled that of deities and gods, this fertile valley on the banks of the Nile River is home to monuments over several millennia old, which includes the Great Sphinx and the colossal Pyramids of Giza, besides the Karnak Temple lined with hieroglyphs and the tombs in the Valley of the Kings in Luxor. Once considered the ‘Cradle of Civilisation’ for the advanced nature of its society, built along the banks of the Nile, the world's longest river, Egypt has today become a center point of attraction for the wealth of its history and into a hotspot for tourism.
WELCOME TO CAIRO
Meet and Greet with our representative on arrival at Cairo International Airport for a smooth transfer to hotel
Post hotel check-in proceed for a light and sound show at the Pyramids of Giza
Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo
EXPLORE CAIRO
Post breakfast proceed for a full day guided tour of Cairo with a small group
Visit the Old Coptic Cairo and witness mesmerising architecture such as Hanging Church, the Greek Church of St. George and many other historical sites dating back to 6th Century
Visit the colossal Salah El-din Citadel, a mediaeval Islamic era fortification built by Salah ad-Din and further developed by subsequent Egyptian rulers
Evening transfer to hotel
Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo
EXPLORE THE GREAT PYRAMIDS – ASWAN
Check out post breakfast and proceed for a guided tour of The Great Pyramids. Visit Giza Pyramids, Sphynx, Papyrus Institute and Perfume Palace
Later, meet our representative at the hotel for a smooth transfer to Giza Railway station for taking the night sleeper train to Aswan
Experience the First Class coach service of an Egyptian train
Dinner and overnight stay
NILE CRUISE
Breakfast on board the train
Get a warm welcome by our representative on arrival in Aswan, before transferring to the Cruise
Experience wonders old and new, with landmarks such as High Dam, Unified Obelisk, Nubian Village
Return to the cruise for lunch
Attend the enchanting Light & Sound Show at the Temple of Philae in the evening
Dinner on board
Overnight on the Cruise
ABU SIMBEL – KOM OMBO
Start the day at dawn around 5 a.m. with packed breakfast to proceed for a guided tour of The UNESCO World Heritage Site, Abu Simbel Temple. Built by Ramesses II in ancient Nubia, this site comprises of two massive rock-cut temples in the village of Abu Simbel which demonstrates divine power
Sail to Kom Ombo followed by lunch
Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo then continue the tour onwards to Edfu
Dinner and overnight stay on the Cruise
EDFU TEMPLE – WELCOME TO LUXOR
Post breakfast on board proceed for a guided visit to Edfu Temple
Sail to Esna and arrive at Luxor
Visit the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
Dinner and overnight stay on the cruise
LUXOR – CAIRO
Start the day at dawn around 5 a.m. to see the sunrise and get an aerial view of the landscape of Luxor from a hot air balloon ride, a once in a lifetime experience
Transfer to the cruise for breakfast on board
Check-out, disembark from the cruise and proceed for a guided tour to visit The Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Memnon Colossi
Transfer to Luxor railway station for a night sleeper train to Cairo
Dinner and overnight stay on the train
EXPLORE ALEXANDRIA
Post breakfast on train disembark and get a transfer to hotel for check-in
Next, proceed for a full day tour of The Ancient city of Alexandria
Visit The Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar, Citadel of Qaitbay, Library of Alexandria and Roman Amphitheatre
Evening transfer to hotel in Cairo
Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo
DEPARTURE FROM CAIRO
Check-out post breakfast and meet our representative for a smooth transfer to Cairo International airport for the return journey
Bid adieu to this beautiful vacation for now, and relive your amazing moments spent through your memories, until your next holiday with Flying Squirrel Holidays.
Accommodation at the hotels mentioned above or similar
Daily breakfast and dinner in Cairo
All meals and activities on The Nile Cruise as mentioned in the itinerary
Hot air balloon ride in Luxor
Full day private tour of Alexandria
Tour of Abu Simbel
All transfers and sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary in a private vehicle
Entry fee for all sites and activities
Visa Fees
Overseas Travel Insurance for passengers up to 60 years age
Air Fares
Lunch in Cairo on Day 1, Day 2, Day 8
Any extra meals, extra purchases, or expenditures not mentioned in the itinerary
Any activity not mentioned in the itinerary
Tips for guides and drivers
Any cost due to force majeure
Applicable local taxes
City taxes where applicable
GST and TCS
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