HIGHLIGHTS
CAIRO:
Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
Visit the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
Guided City tour of Cairo
Guided Tour of the Egyptian Museum
Visit to Papyrus Institute & Perfumery

ALEXANDRIA:
Guided day tour of Alexandria
Visit Catacombs of Kom-El-Shoqafa, drive pass Pompey’s Pillar. Photostop at Qaitbay citadel
Visit Alexandria Library

ASWAN:
An excursion to the Abu Simbel temples
Orientation tour of Aswan
Visit to the Temple of Philae & High Dam
Visit the Egyptian Cotton outlet

KOM OMBO:
Visit the Temple of Two Gods

EDFU:
Visit the Edfu temple

LUXOR:
Visit the tombs at the Valley of Kings, drive past Colossi of Memnon
Visit Alabaster factory
Visit Temples of Hatshepsut
Visit Karnak Temple
Visit Luxor Temple
Free time at Luxor souq

ACCOMMODATION
02 nights’ accommodation in Cairo at Hotel Grand Nile or similar
03 nights’ accommodation on board the River Nile cruise
01 night accommodation in Luxor at Hotel Steigenberger or similar
01 night accommodation in Cairo at Hotel Grand Nile or similar

MEALS
Daily American breakfast (Except Day 01)
02 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian lunches
01 local lunch
04 Indian Jain/vegetarian/non-vegetarian dinners
All Continental Buffets on board the cruise on the river Nile

ITINERARY
DAY 01
Welcome to Egypt- ‘The land of Nile’.

Welcome to Cairo, Egypt. On arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be greeted and assisted by local representative/tour manager. Transfer to hotel & check in.

Overnight in Cairo. (D)

DAY 02
Full day tour of Alexandria
Proceed to Alexandria. Guided tour of Alexandria.
Visit the Catacombs of Kom-el-Shoqafa, drive pass Pompey’s Pillar and photostop at Qaitbay citadel . Visit Alexandria Library. Transfer back to Cairo. Visit Papyrus Institute & Perfumery.

Overnight in Cairo. (B,LL,D)

DAY 03
Fly to Aswan. Enjoy the sights of Aswan on you city tour - Philae Temple, High Dam & Egyptian Cotton outlet.
Proceed to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Visit the temple of Philae and the High Dam.
Visit Egyptian Cotton outlet. We drive to the Cruise center to board the luxurious Nile River Cruise.

Overnight on board the River Nile Cruise. (PB,L,D)

Note: Due to limited flight options you will have to take an early morning flight from Cairo

DAY 04
Visit the Abu Simbel temples. Proceed to Aswan . Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the city sights of Kom Ombo including the magnificent Temple of Two Gods.
Proceed to Abu Simbel. Visit the temple of Abu Simbel - A UNESCO world heritage site.

Return to Aswan & Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the famous ‘Temple of Two Gods’ - dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.

Overnight on River Nile cruise. (PB,L,D)

DAY 05
Sail to Edfu. Visit the temple of Edfu. Sail to Luxor - “City of Palaces” via Esna Lock. Visit the Karnak & Luxor temples Sail to Edfu town. Visit Edfu temple dedicated to God Horus. Enjoy Nile River from the deck, as your Nile Cruise sails to Luxor via the Esna Lock. Proceed to Karnak and Luxor Temples.

Overnight on board the River Nile cruise. (B,L,D)

DAY 06
Visit the city of Luxor
Visit the West bank: Visit the Valley of the Kings, Visit Alabaster factory, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy shopping at Luxor souq.

Overnight in Luxor (B,L,D)

DAY 07
Fly from Luxor to Cairo. Enjoy the capital city-Cairo. Visit the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx (Entrance inside the pyramids is not included). Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza & the Spinx
Check-out & proceed to the airport to board your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival visit the Pyramids & the Sphinx. Post lunch proceed for the guided tour of Egyptian Museum. Evening Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza & the Spinx.

Overnight in Cairo. (B,L,D)

Note: Due to limited flight options you will have to take an early morning flight from Cairo

DAY 08
Time to say goodbye to the Land of the Pharaohs
Bid good-bye to all the friends you made on the Tour. After checking out from the Hotel, proceed to the airport, where your memorable tour of Egypt comes to an end. (B)