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Up the Nile and down

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1 April - 30 September

12 Days / 11 Nights

USD 1800 / Person

Overview

Egypt, a land shaped by the river Nile. For thousands of years the mighty river has provided this harsh land with water creating one of the most fertile valleys in the world. On its banks ancient Egyptians thrived and built a civilization that would dazzle the world up until this day.

 

Embark on a journey that will take you back in time to witness the greatness of this river. Starting from Cairo where the great Pyramids were built all the way south to where the majestic temple of Ramses II (Abou Simbel) stood for more than 3000 years. Experience the charming sunsets over the nile, visit the ancient city of Thebes (Luxor) and the wander around in the holy temple of the mother goddess Isis (Philae).

 

The famous greek historian Herodotus once Said: “Egypt is the gift of the Nile”, and truly it is.

 

 


Accommodation

* All prices are per person

Standard Rooms

Located in Cairo’s stylish Heliopolis district, the 5-star Radisson Blu offers a rooftop pool with panoramic Cairo views. It has an extensive daily breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi and in-room LCD TVs.

Guest rooms at Radisson Blu Hotel Cairo Heliopolis feature modern décor, Select Comfort beds and a seating area. Each bathroom is stocked with slippers and free luxury bathroom amenities.

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Private parking
Spa and wellness center
Fitness Centre
Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bar

Standard Rooms

A hotel brand sets sail: On 17 November, the first TUI BLUE Nile cruise boat started its first journey. The boat with 45 cabins was refurbished in the lifestyle hotel brand’s design and now offers the popular TUI BLUE benefits such as the BLUEf!t sports programme or BLUE Guides on board. The varied culinary offer with the best of Egyptian and international cuisine is also a must on the floating hotel. The Nile cruises are designed for holidaymakers aged 16+

Facilities

Standard Rooms

65 cabins, incorporating junior suites and Royal suites are furnished to make your stay comfortable. Work out in the gym or just take in the view from your room or outside areas. Cruises leave from either Aswan or Abu Simbel.

 

Facilities

Deluxe Room with two twin beds. Cabins are approximately 22 square metres, all tastefully and luxuriously furnished. The cabins have en-suite shower room and benefit from individually controlled air-conditioning and include television, minibar, climate control and telephones that enable international calls via GSM lines.

itinerary

Arrival , Welcome to Cairo

Arrival Cairo Airport, meeting and assistance through passport and customs control, private transfer to hotel, overnight at hotel

Accommodation: at Hotel
Meals: Breakfast


Pyramids, National Museum and Khan El Khalili

We start our day with a private tour to the Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great pyramids of Giza, the famous Sphinx and Valley Temple facing the great statue.

We then proceed to the Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period.

We will end our tour by visiting Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.

Accommodation: Hotel
Meals: Breakfast


Karnak and Luxor temples

Check out from your hotel, transfer to Cairo airport, for domestic flights to Luxor, arrival in Luxor, transfer to the Nile cruise.

In the afternoon we start our private tour by visiting the Temple of Karnak, the mecca of ancient Egypt, where every Pharaoh starting from the 12th dynasty up to the 26th Dynasty added a Shrine, an Obelisk or a hypostyle hall.

We then proceed to the Temple of Luxor. This temple is considered one of the most beautiful temples in Egypt. The Temple was used for the coronation of kings and it represented the rejuvenation of kingship in ancient Egypt.

Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals: Full Board


Valley of Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Memnon,

We start the day by heading to the west bank where we will visit the Valley of the Kings home to some magnificent tombs of the kings of Egypt.

Then we head to the Temple of Hatshepsut (dedicated to the only woman to rule over Egypt for an extended period of time). We finish off our tour by visiting the colossi of Memnon.

We then return to the ship for lunch & afternoon tea while sailing to Edfu via the Esna Lock.

Overnight in Edfu.

Accommodation: Nile cruise
Meals: Meals: Full Board


Edfu, Kom Ombo Temples

Enjoy breakfast on board of the cruise before starting today's tour. Our first stop will be Edfu where we will be able to visit the Temple of Horus, one of the main deities in ancient Egypt and representative of Kingship and protection.

We then head to the boat for lunch and short sail to Kom Ombo where we are going to visit the temple of Sobek, often represented by a man with a head of a Nile crocodile, the god Sobek was a representation of fertility and was invoked for protection from any dangers presented by the Nile.

we then return to the boat and continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Accommodation: Nile cruise
Meals: Full Board


High dam, Unfinished obelisk, Philae Temple

After breakfast we start our tour by visiting the High Dam. We then proceed to the site of the unfinished obelisk which considered the largest known ancient obelisk. As the project was unfinished the site gives us an idea on how ancient Egyptians built their mega projects. The obelisk and the wider quarry were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979.

We then visit to The Philae temple complex located on an isolated island further downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser. This beautiful and peaceful temple was built during the Ptolemaic era and is dedicated the mother goddess Isis.

Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Accommodation: Nile cruise
Meals: Full Board


Abu Simble Temple

Check out from Cruise. transfer by air-conditioned Coach to Abu Simbel about (3.3 hours)
arrival Abu Simble , check in on board 5-star deluxe lake cruise, visit the Temple of Abu Simbel.

Accommodation: at Hotel
Meals: Full Board


Kasr Ibrim – Amada – Derr

sailing to Kasr Ibrim. Arrive at Kasr Ibrim. Tour conducted from the ship's sun deck as entrance to the site is not permitted. Lunch served while sailing to Amada. Visit the temples of Amada and Derr as well as the Tomb of Pennut, A relaxing afternoon sail to Wadi El Seboua. Dinner and overnight on board

Accommodation: at Hotel
Meals: Full Board


Dakka, and Meharakka

Tour to Wadi El Seboua, the temples of Dakka, and Meharakka. Lunch on board. Sail to Aswan while dining and overnight on board.

Accommodation: at Hotel
Meals: Full Board


Kalabsha, and Beit El Wali

After breakfast, checkout in and disembarkation from Lake Cruise in Aswan. Then visit the Kalabsha Temple, Beit El Wali
and the Kiosk of Kertassi. After that transfer to Aswan Airport to board your flight to Cairo. Overnight in Cairo.

Accommodation: at Hotel
Meals: breakfast


; Qaitbay fort, Library of Alexandria, the Roman Catacombs.

Over Day tour to Alexandria, the second capital of Egypt, visiting Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse. Then move on to the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library. Also visit the Roman cemetery cut out of the rock, the Catacombs. Lunch at local restaurant. Return to Cairo and overnight.

Accommodation: at Hotel
Meals: lunch & breakfast


farewell

Breakfast, check out from hotel, transfer to Cairo International Airport for Final departure.
Meals: Breakfast at Hotel


Optional Tours

Khan el Khalili Bazaar + Lunch

Located in the heart of Islamic Cairo, near the Medieval walled city of the Saladin Citadel, the Khan el-Khalili market was built on the old burial site of the Fatimid Caliphs, who founded Cairo in the 10th century. Trading in the souk dates from the 14th century, but its elaborately-carved monumental gates and grid-like alleyways were constructed in the 16th century under Egypt's last powerful Mamluk ruler.

75 USD

Adult Price

35 USD

Child Price

Alexandria - Full day trip

Enjoy a full day trip to Alexandria, the most important coastal city and second largest city in Egypt. Alexandria is home to many sites and monuments from the greco-roman period. It is also the seat of the Orthodox church in Egypt. During the visit you will get a chance to see the Roman amphitheater, Pompeii Pillar, the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, St. Mark's cathedral and the library of Alexandria. The trip is by car.

120 USD

Adult Price

70 USD

Child Price

Breakfast with the pharaohs

Visiting the pyramids? A good experience for sure, but we would like you to have a real taste of, will take to “9 pyramids” restaurant to have oriental breakfast with a breathtaking panorama for the 3 Pyramids of Giza along with their satellite little pyramids of their queens, after breaks we will a personal visit to our breakfast hosts, for a two hours private guided tours the pyramids

92 USD

Adult Price

84 USD

Child Price

Sound and Light Show

Been to Giza Plateau, saw the pyramids and the Sphinx? Now we are proposing you another visit, but in more Dramatic and theatrical form, you will enjoy an hour of narrated show accompanied buy Sound , light and laser projections on the surface of the 3 pyramids and the Sphinx

62 USD

Adult Price

62 USD

Child Price

Nile Dinner Cruise

Had a ride in a felucca in the Nile? if yes, we offer the Nile again, but I more exquisite way, 2 hours Cruising in the Nile, with variety of Egyptian and International dishes, accompanied with Folkloric Egyptian show and a belly dancer

76 USD

Adult Price

76 USD

Child Price

Inclusions

Private Airport / Hotel Transfer (or V.V) Airport / Nile Cruise Transfer (or V.V) Transfers In: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan

Private Aswan / Abu Simble transfer

Sightseeing Cairo: Private Full day The Pyramids of Giza, National Museum and Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Sightseeing Alexandria: Private Full Day to Alexandria

Accommodation - Cairo: 4 Nights, Radisson Blu Hotel 5 stars (or Similar) on Bed and Breakfast Basis

Accommodation - Luxor – Aswan, 4 nights’ Accommodation on board 5 stars Nile Blue Cruise (or Similar) on Full Board Basis, including sightseeing in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan

Accommodation Lake Nasser: Abu Simble – Aswan, 3 nights’ Accommodation on board 5 stars Prince Abbas, on Full Board Basis, including sightseeing in Abu Simble temple, Kasr Ibrim – Amada – Derr – Wadi EL Seboua – Dakka – Meharakka – Kalabsha - Beit El Wali monuments

Exclusions

Any international or domestic flights rates

Visiting the interior of the pyramids in Giza

Any Extra Meals, or beverages

Personal, Travel and Health Insurance.

All items of a personal nature such as (telephone calls, laundry, Rooms service …etc.).

Any others sightseeing or services not mentioned in the above-mentioned itinerary

Important Notes

Rates are based on standard rooms – double occupancy on Bed and breakfast basis in Cairo, Full Board basis on board Nile Cruises. Single occupancy rooms will incur extra charge.

This offer is for individual travelers up to 4 PAX. For group rates please contact us directly.

 

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