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Economy class flights from Luxor to Cairo

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Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor Touring - Alexandria and the El Alamein Battlefields and museum Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13 All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

Meals

Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners

Accommodation

7 nights 4-5 star hotels, 3 nights aboard 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

International flights and visa Tipping. We recommend you allow USD$20 per traveller per day of guiding for your guide, and an additional USD$10 per traveller per day for general tipping such as drivers, and bellmen, though ultimately tipping is an entirely personal gesture.

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Day 1 Day 1: Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you’ll be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or if arriving early, you can opt to pre book our optional private Backstreets of Cairo tour, which introduces you to the highlights of Egypt’s bustling capital.
Day 2 Day 2: Exploring Alexandria
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Exploring Alexandria

Bright and early this morning, drive to the port side city of Alexandria on the Mediterranean Coast. Arriving at the windswept city known for its broad beaches and seafront corniche dotted with sun loungers, amusements and cafes you’ll embark on a guided tour of the Roman catacombs. Heading underground, view the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, complete with burial chambers, labyrinth alleyways and entertaining rooms for families coming to visit the dead. From the catacombs, visit Pompey’s Pillar, a modest 25m tower, which is all that remains of an ancient column, from the ruined Temple of Serapis. Next stop is the impressive Library of Alexandria, where free time will be offered for photos of the exterior (sometimes it is open to the public - if you’re interested you can go inside!). Lastly today, take a leisurely stroll along the corniche to the Citadel of Quaitbey. Explore this attractive fortress, which was built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, which was destroyed by a powerful earthquake 1323AD. After hotel check in and time to freshen up your guide will take you for a drive along the corniche followed by dinner (included).
Day 3 Day 3: Alexandria Free Day
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Alexandria Free Day

Enjoy a free day in Alexandria, at your leisure. Why not start the morning by taking a walk by Alexandria Harbour - take in the surroundings as the seagulls fly overhead and the boats pull into port. Later, you can check out the Bibliotheca, one of the biggest and most famous libraries in the world. There’s also Montazah Palace and Gardens to explore! Depending on how you want to spend your day, the possibilities are endless.
Day 4 Day 4: El Alamein
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: El Alamein

Today, visit the Commonwealth War Graves of El Alamein. It is here where two extended battles were fought during World War II. The first began on the 1st July 1942 and lasted for 27 days, it ended as a stalemate. After 3 months of holding back the enemy, the Allies launched a second attack which lasted for 13 days. This saw the Allied forces (including British, Australian and New Zealand soldiers) push back the Axis powers for ultimate defeat in Tunisia. Some 13,000 Allied soldiers were killed and 70,000 were wounded in the battle. Later, tour the compact El Alamein military museum that acts as a memorial for the battle and houses lots of original war vehicles, weapons, uniforms and records. Displays in the museum detail the complete history of World War II in North Africa from all sides and stands on the site where the actual battle took place. This afternoon return to Cairo.
Day 5 Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza & Saqqara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza & Saqqara

Visit the famous pyramids and iconic Sphinx at Giza Plateau today. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! Gaze in awe at Cheops (Khufu) - the largest of the three great pyramids. Constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks it is thought to have taken more than 20 years to construct. Continuing to Saqqara, explore the myriad tombs and temples at this site and see Zhoser’s step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC! A visit to a government supervised Papyrus Museum will also be made at some point during today.
Day 6 Day 6: The Egyptian Museum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: The Egyptian Museum

Cairo - Aswan. Take a guided tour of the vast new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza this morning. In this incredible 490,000 sq.m complex you’ll discover a mind-boggling array of relics and antiquities from almost every period of ancient Egyptian history. Get up close and personal with ancient mummies Thuya and Yuya, King Tutankhamun’s great grandparents. Marvel at the most famous exhibit, the spectacular funerary mask of King Tutankhamun. Made of solid gold and weighing 11kg, the mask was found covering the head of the mummy, where it lay inside a series of 3 sarcophagi. Then there’s time to relax back at the hotel before your guide assists you in boarding the night overnight train to Aswan this evening. Your new guide will welcome you on your arrival to Aswan tomorrow morning. Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility you’ll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.
Day 7 Day 7: Aswan & The Philae Temple
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Aswan & The Philae Temple

This morning you’ll arrive into Aswan where you’ll be welcomed by your new guide. Enjoy a short boat trip to Agilika Island for Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. Then a brief stop will be made at a perfume oil emporium before check-in on board the Nile Cruiser which will be home for the next three nights. Later, there is free time to perhaps enjoy some shopping in the colourful souks and markets or simply relax in this attractive town which straddles the River Nile.
Day 8 Day 8: Nile Cruising & Optional Abu Simbel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Nile Cruising & Optional Abu Simbel

Aswan - Abu Simbel (optional) - Kom Ombo - Nile Cruising. Today there is an optional early morning flight excursion to Abu Simbel offered. Choose to either join a guided journey to Abu Simbel or opt for a self-guided exploration by exploring the temples at your own pace. Abu Simbel is home to the famous the rock-cut temple of King Ramses II. The Nile cruiser departs Aswan this afternoon and you’ll cruise the River Nile to Kom Ombo and disembark to visit the temple which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god - Sobek before returning to the cruiser.
Day 9 Day 9: Nile Cruising
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Nile Cruising

Nile Cruise - Luxor. Relax, enjoy a swim in the pool and chill out in the sun on deck this morning. Let your troubles melt away as you cruise the River Nile to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. Arriving into Luxor this afternoon the rest of the day is free to explore the city before spending your final night aboard the cruiser.
Day 10 Day 10: Luxor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Luxor

Kom Ombo - Luxor. This morning, disembark and check into your 5 star Luxor hotel. Following check in, you will visit Karnak Temple, a spectacular religious complex built on a gigantic scale, where you get lost wandering around the stone papyrus columns. Later, there is an optional excursion to the Luxor Temple, which is long rumoured to be the location of Pharaoh crownings. Built by Amenophis III, Luxor Temple looks stunning at night when it’s illuminated by hundreds of lights (book and pay locally).
Day 11 Day 11: Valley Of The Kings
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Valley Of The Kings

Luxor. Today you’ll tour the West Bank of the Nile. An early start allows you to avoid some of the fierce midday heat as you venture to the tomb strewn Valley of the Kings. Highlights of the visit include the Colossi of Memnon, a massive pair of statues that stand silent against a historic backdrop, the Valleys of the Kings with its beautifully decorated tombs, constructed to once house the regal sarcophagi enclosed mummies of the mighty pharaohs awaiting passage into the after-life and the awesome colonnaded Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. The rest of the afternoon is at leisure.
Day 12 Day 12: Free Time In Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Free Time In Cairo

Luxor - Cairo. You will be transferred to Luxor Airport where you will fly on to Cairo. Arrive back in Cairo where today is free for you to relax or explore Egypt’s capital at leisure. You can opt to visit Khan el Khalili bazaar, the ideal place for some last minute souvenir shopping.
Day 13 Day 13: Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Cairo

Hotel check out and included onward departure transfer to airport.

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13 days tour

Alexandria, Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruising - 13 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Alexandria, Ancient Egypt & Nile Cruising - 13 Days

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Exploring Alexandria

Day 3: Alexandria Free Day

Day 4: El Alamein

Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza & Saqqara

Day 6: The Egyptian Museum

Day 7: Aswan & The Philae Temple

Day 8: Nile Cruising & Optional Abu Simbel

Day 9: Nile Cruising

Day 10: Luxor

Day 11: Valley Of The Kings

Day 12: Free Time In Cairo

Day 13: Cairo

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