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Safety Standards Covid-19: We have put in place a series of precautionary measures in accordance with the guidelines of the World Health Organization. We must play our part in preventing the spread of the virus and ensuring our customers remain safe throughout the duration of their trip. In terms of hygienic practices, ANCIENT EGYPT TOURS is complying with all the WHO guidelines. 1. Groups in tours and activities will not consist of more than 10 people. 2. A safe distance of one meter between clients will be maintained whenever possible. 3. The use of masks is obligatory. Masks will be given to clients who do not have their own. 4. Alcohol gel will be available before, during, and after the service. 5. All those running the service (guide, driver, hotel staff, etc...) will wear a mask throughout its duration. 6. All those running the service (guide, driver, hotel staff, etc...) will wear gloves throughout its duration. 7. All the hotels and cruises we work with have demonstrated safe and hygienic practices to ensure your complete safety. 8. The handing out of printed material such as maps or brochures will be avoided. 9. The temperature and wellness of all those taking part in the service will be monitored daily. Anyone who has a fever or displays symptoms will be separated and placed in quarantine. 10. The temperature of all attendees will be taken, and admission will be denied to those with a temperature of more than 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit), and a full refund for the land tour will be given. 11. Should land, air, or water transport of any kind be used, the vehicles will be disinfected before and after each service deep-cleaned every 24 hours. 12. The capacity of all means of transport will be reduced to 50% of their maximum capacity. 13. At monuments, museums and attractions, the maximum permitted capacity will be 50% of the total maximum capacity. 14. Showing your voucher on your phone will be enough, and it is not necessary to print anything. 15. These measures will be applicable starting from June 2020 until further notice. At ANCIENT EGYPT TOURS, your safety is always at the forefront of everything we do. We have taken all the possible safety precautions to ensure that your trip is stress-free.

Transport

-All transfers by a adapted private air-conditioned vehicle. -First class train ticket Aswan to Luxor

Guide

English Egyptologist guide through out your tours.

Meals

-Meals: Breakfast -Lunch is available in every tour for little extra cost This tour offers Vegetarian and Halal food options on request. Simply let our Customer Support team know the food option that you prefer.

Accommodation

One night Accommodation on 5 stars Hotel in Aswan ( Bed and Breakfast ) Private Room One night Accommodation on 4 stars Hotel in Luxor ( Bed and Breakfast ) Private Room Check-in is at 15:00 Check out is at 12:00 Early arrival and late check out will be subject to extra charge or pre/post accommodation extra night according to hotel policy

Others

- Pick up from Aswan airport , train station or any meeting point in Aswan - One Nights Accommodation on a 3-star hotel in Aswan ( Bed and Breakfast ) Private room - One Nights Accommodation on a 4-star hotel in Luxor ( Bed and Breakfast ) Private room - Guided Day Tour to Aswan sightseeing - Guided Tour to the East and West Banks of Luxor - Guided Tour to Abu Simbel - All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle - Train ticket Aswan- Luxor - Pick up at Luxor train station - Expert tour guide (Different Languages available ) - Drop off service in the end of the tour in Luxor airport or train station - All service charges and taxes , Fuel surcharge ,Landing and facility fees

Not included:

Optional

Aswan optional tours : Botanical island tour Nubian Village Nubian Museum Sound and Light Show at Phialea Temple Luxor optional tours : Hot air balloon for sunrise Banana Island Sound and Light Show at Karank Temple

Others

-International flights and visa - Entrance fees to the sightseeing -Lunch meal at local restaurant in Aswan & Luxor. -Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary. -Gratuities

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival To Aswan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival To Aswan

Arrival Aswan:

Welcome to Aswan, Egypt (Around the Clock) Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from Aswan International Airport by the exit door, holding a sign "Ancient Egypt Tours". will meet & greet you and then he will escort you to the hotel by private air-conditioned vehicle. At hotel the tour reception manager will assist with a smooth check-in and your expert guide will contact you to review your holiday itinerary to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour.

Overnight in Aswan.

Itinerary in Upper Egypt could be subject to some changes in time and order of visits but you will visit all the sites listed in your itinerary and you will be notified by your guide
Day 2 Day 2: Abu Simbel Tour, Train To Luxor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Abu Simbel Tour, Train To Luxor

tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Aswan by a Private A/C vehicle to start your tour to the Temples of Abu Simble where you will visit the Temple of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari which reflect the glory and grandeur of the new Kingdom, both temples were cut into the rock and lapped by the Nile River which belong to the Nubian monuments and are considered UNESCO world heritage. Get back to Train in Aswan.

Later at 3 PM , you will be transferred to Aswan train station to take the train to Luxor ( 3 Hours ) .

Arrive Luxor and be met at Luxor train station and transferred to your hotel

Overnight in Luxor hotel ( Private room ) 4 stars hotel with Breakfast
Day 3 Day 3: Luxor East And West Banks Guided Tour & Drop Off
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Luxor East And West Banks Guided Tour & Drop Off

After breakfast , Ancient Egypt Tours representative will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to discover the West bank of Luxor. First, visit the Valley of the Kings was created and used from approximately 1539 BC to 1075 BC. It contains some 60 tombs, starting with Thutmose I and ending with Ramses X or XI. The official name of the site was The Great and Majestic Necropolis of the Millions of Years of the Pharaoh, Life, Strength, Health in The West of Thebes, or more usually, the Great Field. The most famous tomb is KV62, the Tomb of King Tutankhamun. The discovery of King Tut’s tomb was made by Howard Carter in 1922; Tutankhamun’s tomb was the first royal tomb to be discovered that was still largely intact. You will visit 3 tombs.

You will continue to explore then transfer to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahary, Queen Hatshepsut was the first great woman in recorded history: the forerunner of such figures as Cleopatra, Catherine the Great and Elizabeth I.The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut is the focal point of the Deir el-Bahri complex of mortuary temples and tombs located on the west bank of the Nile, opposite the city of Luxor. Hatshepsut was female pharoah. Her temple, this temple was built on three surfaces take the form of balconies, devoted primarily to the worship of the god Amun, and to perform funeral rites for the queen known as El Deir El Bahary

proceed to the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III, Colossi of Memnon are the two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. For 3,400 years they have sat in the Theban necropolis, across the River Nile from the city of Luxor. The original function of the Colossi was to stand guard at the entrance to Amenhotep’s memorial temple or mortuary temple. Back to hotel

The Karnak Temple, the largest place of worship ever built. In ancient Egypt, the power of the god Amun of Thebes gradually increased during the early New Kingdom, and after the short persecution led by Akhenaten, it rose to its apex. In the reign of Ramesses III, more than two thirds of the property owned by the temples belonged to Amun, evidenced by the stupendous buildings at Karnak. Although badly ruined, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man, and represents the combined achievement of many generations of ancient builders. The Temple of Karnak is actually three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples located about three kilometers north of Luxor, Egypt situated on 100 ha (247 acres) of land. Karnak is actually the sites modern name. Its ancient name was Ipet-isut, meaning "The Most Select (or Sacred) of Places".

Then move to Luxor Temple. It was built by Amunhotep III in 18th Dynasty in the New Kingdom and it was completed by Ramesses II during the 19th Dynasty. King Ramses II was the most famous king in the 19th Dynasty. He ruled Egypt for about 67 years. It was dedicated to the great god Amun-Ra, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu together representing the Theban triad. Enjoy visiting Obelisk of Ramses II in front of the 1st Pylon. It was called "Ipet resyt", which means the Southern Opet or the Place of the Seclusion of Amun-Re. It was directly connected to the temple of Karnak, the main cult center of Amun-Re or Amun-Min, the sky god or the ithyphallic fertility god. The temple of Luxor has, since its inception, always been a sacred site. After Egypt’s pagan period, a Christian church and monastery was located here, and after that, a mosque (13th century Mosque of Abu el-Haggag) was built that continues to be used today, Back to your hotel.

In the end of the day your will be transferred to Luxor train station or airport or any other drop off point you prefer in Luxor

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3 days tour

3 Days Guided Tours To Aswan, Abu Simbel And Luxor

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Itinerary of your trip 3 Days Guided Tours To Aswan, Abu Simbel And Luxor

Day 1: Arrival To Aswan

Day 2: Abu Simbel Tour, Train To Luxor

Day 3: Luxor East And West Banks Guided Tour & Drop Off

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