Splendor of Egypt (8 days/7 nights) Cairo-Aswan-Nile Cruise-Luxor
Tour Highlights
The Pyramids & Sphinx; Egyptian museum, Citadel, Khan El Khalili market, 5 stars Nile Cruise; Phiale temple, Valley of the Kings; Temple of Karnak


Included in the price
- Accommodation
- Meals are per mentioned in the itinerary
- All Transfers
- Entrance fees to all sites in the itinerary
- Sleeping train tickets (one way)
- Domestic flight Aswan - Cairo

Not Included in the price
- International airfare
- Visa cost
- Drinks
- Travel Insurance
- Tipping
- Personal expenses (Phone calls,Sauna,laundry)

Tour Facts

Class
Classic / Platinum

Features
Sightseeing, Nile cruise

Accommodation
2 nights Cairo hotel /1 night sleeper train/4 nights Nile Cruise

Transport
Air-conditioned mini van, domestic flight, overnight sleeper train, 5-star cruise boat

Guiding
English, French, Italian, Spanish, German Speaking Egyptologist Guides

Meals
B - 7 L - 4 D - 5

Booking Information

Start Day: Saturday OR Thursday
Price in USD (excluding flights) US$ 1105
Single Supplement: US$ 380
One Person Tour Supplement: US$ 100
Triple Reduction: US$ 12

Call (941) 779-2050 for more information or to book today! Mention code 5787124
Tour OperatorEgypt Highlights/Golden Egypt
Duration
8 Days
Escorted
Escorted - Yes
Itinerary
DayDestinationDescription
Day 1CairoArrive in Cairo : Arrival in Cairo international airport, Meet & Assist at the airport and after going through Immigration, Baggage Claim and Customs, Transfer to the hotel, overnight in hotel
Day 2CairoCairo - Pyramids- Sleeping train : After breakfast, it's a time to enjoy our sightseeing journey. Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the World the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx that large statue which is one of the most famous monuments in the whole world . Afternoon visit to the Egyptian Museum where you find the greatest Collections of Egyptian antiquities in the world and the Home of King TUT treasures. P.M. Visit the Ben Azer Synagogue. And Khan El-khalili bazaar. Transfer to the train station to board the Sleeper train with Dinner and Breakfast on board (B,D)
Day 3LuxorLuxor - East bank - Cruise : Train arrive Luxor in the morning, transfer to your cruise ship, visit The Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor, Back to Lunch, Dinner , Overnight in Luxor (B,L,D)
Day 4EdfuLuxor - West bank, Nile cruise to Edfu : After breakfast, cross the West Bank. Visit the Necropolis of Thebes, and the famous Valley of the Kings, where 64 of Egypt's Pharaohs had their tombs carved out of solid rock. The temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari, built into the sheer Theban cliffs, As well as the Colossi of Memnon. Back to Lunch, Sail to Edfu, Dinner overnight in Edfu (B,L,D)
Day 5AswanCruise to Kom Ombo & Aswan : After breakfast, and visit the temple of Horus, the Nile best preserved temple, Cruise to Kom Ombo, visit the temple shared by two Gods Sobek, the crocodile God of fertility, and Haroeris, the hawk headed god of the Underworld. Back to Lunch. Sail to Aswan. Dinner overnight in Aswan (B,L,D)
Day 6AswanAswan, Philae temple & High Dam, Cruise : After breakfast, visit the High Dam and the temple of Philae. Back to Lunch, dinner and overnight in Aswan (B,L,D)
Day 7Cairo(Abu Simbel option) - island felucca trip - Flight to Cairo, Overnight Cairo : After breakfast , Disembarkation, (Optional trip to visit Abu Simbel temples). View of Elephantine Island by felucca (sailing boat) and view The Agha Khan Mausoleum, the day free at leisure. Transfer to Aswan airport to fly to Cairo, Arrive Cairo, transfer to hotel, and overnight in Cairo (B)
Day 8DepartureDeparture : Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities (B)
Dates/Pricing
Click Quote or call us to get additional information on your chosen travel date. Special offers or competitive pricing may be available!

DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
 $1,105.00* (USD) / Price in USD (excluding flights) US$Quote
Dining
Total meals - 16Breakfasts - 7
Lunches - 4Dinners - 5
Disclaimer
Peak Periods :
1- Christmas & New Year (from 14 Dec 2007 to 06 Jan 2008) - extra supplement is : 30%
2- Easter (from 28 March 2007 to 10 April 2007) - extra supplement is 20%

B = Breakfast : L = Lunch : D = Dinner

Options
Most Tours includes pickup from and to your hotel in a private car, a licensed Egyptologist Guide, and entrance fees, except where indicated. The prices quoted below are per person based on double. In the case of a single person a supplement will apply.

Hot Balloon Flight (Over the West Bank) US$ 140
The hot air balloon flight takes place in Luxor, you can see the sunrise over the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, temples and the desert. The trip runs from around 5.00am until 8.30am, with about 1 hour in the air there is a minimum number of people required for the trips to run, and for this reason, and weather considerations, we can't guarantee that the trip will run everyday

Abu Simbel by flight US$ 140
(After the pyramids, Abu Simbel is one of Egypt's most famous sites. The temple there was built 3000 years ago to honor RamsesII and his wife, Queen Nefertari. Four powerful figures of the pharaoh stand over 60 feet tall. This temple, which has remained nearly intact over the ages, was rescued from the rising water of Lake Nasser by a team of UNESCO engineers, by cutting the entire structure, moving it stone by stone and reassembling it from 1964 to 1968. Abu Simbel is one of the world's best-traveled attractions and should not be missed.
Please book the Abu Simbel option when you make your initial reservation. The tour cost includes return ticket from Aswan. The flight takes about an hour and the sightseeing visit of the temple lasts about one and a half hours.
(Entrance fee to Abu Simbel is not included, you should pay it and you use the Local guide there)


Sound and Light show at the Pyramids US$ 25
English: Friday/Saturday/Monday/Wednesday/Thursday Evening performance, approximately 2 hours
An evening performance at the Giza plateaus, where the Pyramids and Sphinx are specially illuminated to tell their story in the sound and light show. There are two performances each night in different languages, and starting times do vary according to the hour of dusk. Make sure to wear something warm during the winter months.

Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple US$ 25
This a magnificent show where can walk through the temple experiencing sound and light of this beautiful temple which was built over a period of 200 years. An experience not to be forgotten.

Dinner Cruise (5 stars super deluxe) US$ 45
Take the opportunity to sail the Nile and see Cairo by night from the comfort of an excellent Cruise Restaurant. You will be able eat dinner and enjoy an oriental show, complete with belly dancing.

Fayoum Oasis US$ 55
(Full day tour, approximately 10 hours) The nearest Oasis to Cairo, 65 miles south west of the city. Witness a typical country setting with lush green fields set off by vibrant colours with the blend of desert and agriculture atmosphere. By the shores of Lake Qarun you will visit the Pyramids of Amenemhat III and Senousert II. Note : If traveling on your own, a single supplement will be added

Pharaonic Village US$ 30
(Half day tour, approximately 3 hours) Visit the Pharaonic Village, a recreated model of Ancient Egyptian life featuring a floating amphitheater, the Canal of Mythology, a display of the most prominent gods. A typical garden, wheat cultivation in an agricultural field, construction of papyrus boats in an ancient shipyard, fishing scene and twelve stands showing the most important crafts of ancient Egypt.

Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple US$ 25
This a magnificent show where can walk through the temple experiencing sound and light of this beautiful temple which was built over a period of 200 years. An experience not to be forgotten.