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Highlights:

• Giza: Great Pyramids - Sphinx Monument

• Cairo: Egyptian Museum - Citadel - Mohammed Ali Mosque

• Coptic Cairo: Hanging Church - Ben Ezra Synagogue

• Aswan: Philae Temple - High Dam - Elephantine Island

• Felucca Sail: 3-Days / 2-Nights

• Kom Ombo: Gods Sobek & Haroeris Temple

• Edfu: God Horus Temple

• Luxor: East & West Banks

• Siwa Oasis: Oracle Temple - Cleopatra's pool - Hot Springs

Included:

• Airport arrive / depart assistance & transfers escorted by our representative

• All ground transfers in modern A/C buses

• All transfers during sightseeing tours in private modern A/C buses

• Sightseeing tours listed in program highlights above *entrance fees included

• Private licensed English speaking Egyptologist tour guides

• Hotel room for 4 nights in Cairo based on B&B basis

• Hotel room for 1 night in Aswan based on B&B basis

• Hotel room for 1 night in Luxor based on B&B basis

• Hotel room for 3 nights in Siwa Oasis based on B&B basis

• 1 night in desert camps based on full board basis

• 2 nights on first class sitting train based on full board basis

• 2 night on felucca boat based on full board basis

• Sales tax & service fees

Excluded:

• Tourist visa

• International & domestic flights

• Gratuity (tips) for drivers, tour & dive guides

• Sleeping bags *available for rent

• Personal items, meals, drinks or services not mentioned

Optional:

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Camel ride around the pyramids

• Entrance to solar boat exhibit

• Entrance to the big  or small pyramid

• Entrance to 'Mummies Hall' in the Egyptian museum

• Sound & Light Show at pyramids

• Sound & light show at Philae Temple in Aswan

• Sound & light show at Karnak Temple in Luxor

• Dinner & show cruise on a floating restaurant in Cairo

Note: Rates vary depending on the standard of hotel you choose, group size and the time of year you plan to travel. High seasons include Easter, Christmas and New Year's.

Program Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Day
When you arrive at Cairo airport we'll meet and transfer you to your hotel for check in.

Day 02: Giza - Cairo
This day we'll transfer you to Giza for guided sightseeing tours of the pyramids and sphinx.

In the afternoon is a guided tour the Egyptian museum. At the end of the day we'll transfer you back to your hotel.

Day 03: Coptic & Islamic Cairo
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. This day we'll transfer you to Islamic Cairo and start with a guided tour at the Citadel and the Mohammed Ali Mosque.

In the afternoon is a guided tour of Coptic Cairo. In the evening our representative will transfer you to the rail station to board a first class sitting train to Aswan. Overnight onboard to Aswan.

Day 04: Aswan
Upon arrival our representative will meet you at the rail station and transfer you to your hotel for check in.

After a short rest your guide will meet you in the reception of your hotel and give you a guided tour of Aswan.

At the end of the day your guide will transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 05: Felucca Sail - Aswan - Kom Ombo
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Then your tour guide for the day will pick you up in the reception of your hotel and transfer you to river bank to check in and board your felucca boat.

You'll start sailing from Aswan north toward Kom Ombo. Overnight onboard felucca boat.

Day 06: Felucca Sail - Kom Ombo - Edfu

Early morning arrival in Kom Ombo. Following breakfast your guide will give you a guided tour of the Gods Sobek & Haroeris temple.

After your tour continue sailing northbound toward Edfu. Overnight onboard felucca boat.

Day 07: Felucca Sail - Edfu - Luxor East Bank
Early morning arrival in Edfu. Following breakfast you'll check out of the felucca boat. Then your guide will give you a guided tour of the God Horus temple.

When your tour is finished your guide will transfer you by A/C bus to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor you'll check in to your hotel.

After a short rest your guide will meet you in the reception of your hotel and you'll have a guided tour on the East bank. At the end of tour transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 08: Luxor West Bank
After breakfast check out of your hotel. Then you have a guided tour of the West Bank.

In the evening you'll transfer to the rail station to board a first class sitting train back to Cairo. Overnight onboard to Cairo.

Day 09: Cairo Free Day

Upon arrival our representative will meet you at the rail station and transfer you to your hotel for check in.

The remainder of the day is free for leisure and independent activities. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 10: Cairo - Siwa
After breakfast check out of your hotel. Then your guide will meet you in the reception of your hotel and transfer you to Siwa by A/C bus. Overnight onboard to Siwa.

Day 11: Siwa Day
Upon arrival you'll transfer to your hotel for check in hotel, breakfast and a short rest. Then you'll enjoy a full day exploring the local area.

At the end of tour transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Siwa.

Day 12: Desert Safari - Siwa
After breakfast check out of your hotel. Then your guide will transfer you in a desert 4 X 4 jeep for a full day of exploration in the open desert.

The day ends with a peaceful sunset from the highest point in Siwa to enjoy your dinner around the camp fire. Your campsite will be set up and you'll overnight in the open desert.

Day 13: Desert Safari - Siwa
After breakfast your campsite will be disassembled. The rest of the day you'll explore more of the highlights in the desert.

At the end of the day you'll transfer to Siwa and check back in to your hotel. Overnight in Siwa.

Day 14: Siwa - Cairo
After breakfast check out of your hotel. Then your guide will meet you in the reception of your hotel and transfer you back to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo you'll transfer directly to your hotel for check in. Overnight in Cairo.
 

Day 13: Departure Day
We'll pick you up at your hotel and transfer you back to the airport for your final departure.