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Egypt Tour with Alexandria

₹60,800

OVERVIEW

Our 8-day Egypt Tour gives you the chance to visit the best attractions in the top two destinations in Egypt, Cairo & Alexandria. Marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza, explore the Sphinx and mesmerizing temples on this Egypt holiday. In addition, the Nile Cruise allows you to explore the cities of Luxor and Aswan, two cities of ancient wonders.

  • On Day 1, you will arrive in Cairo, the capital of Egypt and spend the day leisurely.
  • On Day 2, visit famous landmarks such as Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum.
  • On Day 3, travel from Cairo to the ancient city of Alexandria, founded by Alexander the Great and go on a city tour.
  • On Day 4, travel from Alexandria to Cairo to catch the train to Aswan.
  • On Day 5, visit Isis Temple and High dam, before embarking on your Nile Cruise.
  • On Day 6, you will spend time on the cruise and visit Temple of Kom Ombo.
  • On Day 7, you will spend time on board the cruise and sail to Luxor.
  • On Day 8, visit Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon, Karnak temple, and Luxor temple and later, prepare for departure.
7
Nights
Cairo (2), Alexandria (1), Train (1), Cruise (3)
Arrival (Cairo), Departure (Cairo)
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ITINERARY

DAY 1

Arrival in Cairo

Welcome to Cairo, the capital of Egypt. Upon arrival, our guide will meet you after which you will transfer to the hotel for check-in. You can spend the remainder of the leisurely, exploring the place on your own.

Optionally, in the evening you can go on a sound and light tour or a dinner cruise.

You will stay overnight in Cairo.

DAY 2

Sightseeing in Cairo

After breakfast at the hotel, you will go on a tour to visit a few famous sites in Cairo such as the Sphinx, the Giza Pyramids, a Perfume Factory, Papyrus Fair and a cotton shop. Later, you will go to the Egyptian Museum which houses more than 1, 65,000 artefacts from Egypt, Tutankhamen’s gold coffin and the death mask. At the museum, you will first get an introduction by the guide about important pieces and later, you will be allowed to explore the place on your own. After the museum, you will visit Khan el-Khalili Bazar, a major souk and a top tourist attraction.

You will stay overnight in Cairo.

DAY 3

Cairo - Alexandria; City Tour

After breakfast at the hotel, you will head out to Alexandria, the ‘old town’ of Egypt. The journey is 225 kms long and takes nearly 3 hours.

At Alexandria, you will go on a full day city tour. This city tour includes places such as Pompey's Pillar, Catacomb, Montzah Garden and view the Citadel of Qait from the outside. Once you complete the city tour, you will head back to Alexandria.

You will stay overnight in Alexandria.

DAY 4

Alexandria - Cairo - Aswan

After breakfast, you can spend the morning leisurely. In the afternoon you will travel to Cairo, and take an overnight train from there to Aswan.

You will stay overnight on the train.

DAY 5

Sightseeing in Aswan; Overnight Cruise

You will be met by our representative at Aswan Station. From there you will go on to visit Isis Temple and High Dam. Later, check into a cruise and have lunch and dinner onboard.

You will stay overnight on the cruise.

DAY 6

Cruise; Visit Temple of Kom Ombo

You will be onboard the cruise and you will sail to Kom Ombo. Here you will visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. You will eat a scrumptious lunch on the cruise and then sail to Edfu. Dinner will be served on the cruise.

You will stay overnight on the cruise.

DAY 7

Cruise

You will have an appetizing breakfast on the cruise and sail to Luxor Via Esna Lock. The next two meals will be on the cruise as well.

You will stay overnight on the cruise.

DAY 8

Disembark Cruise - Luxor - Cairo Departure

After breakfast on the cruise, you will check out and go on a tour. You will visit the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of the Memnon, Hatshepsut Temple, Karnak and Luxor Temple.

After the mind-blowing tour, you will head to Luxor Airport, take a flight to Cairo and from there fly to your home destination.

INCLUSIONS

What is included

  • 2 night stay in Cairo
  • 1 night stay in Alexandria
  • 1 night stay on the train
  • 3 night stay on the cruise
  • Breakfast in Cairo and Alexandria
  • Breakfast and lunch/dinner on the train
  • All meals on the cruise
  • All transfers by air condition coach on a private basis
  • Visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Papyrus Fair, Perfume Factory and cotton Shop
  • Visit Catacomb, Pompeys pillar, View of Citadel of Qait bay from Outside and Montzah Garden
  • Sail to Kom Ombo, Visit Sobek Temple
  • Visit Karnak and Luxor temple
  • Professional local English-speaking Guide

EXCLUSIONS

What is excluded

  • Air tickets, visa, insurance, city taxes and gratuities, GST

WHEN TO GO

For pleasant temperate and to enjoy your time in the country, the best time to visit Egypt would be from October until April. Remember that sightseeing in Egypt is centered around the desert. Hence, it is bound to be quite hot even if you go in the cooler months. Carry appropriate items to protect you from the heat.