Ancient Egypt

Overview

Encounter the most ancient civilization of the world; the priceless treasures of the Pharaohs are to be admired in the Egyptian Museum of Antiques. Enjoy beautiful Nile Valley scenery as you cruise down the River Nile. Explore the Valley of the Kings, and soak up the luxury on board your 5-star cruise boat. Discover tombs and temples on Luxor’s West Bank.

Ancient Egypt

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Pit Stops
  • UK – Cairo (4N)
  • Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor (3N)
  • Cairo (1N) – UK
Tour Includes
  • International flights (and domestic flights if applicable)
  • UK departure and overseas airport taxes
  • 8 nights in hotels (accommodation as specified or similar)
  • 16 meals: 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
  • Local Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
  • Guided Excursions as described
  • Entrance fees unless otherwise stated
Tour Highlights
  • Visit the largest and most famous Giza Pyramids and Great Sphinx
  • Discover the main attractions of ancient Alexandria including the Roman Theatre and the Catacombs of Kom el Shaqafa.
  • See fantastic visuals projected onto the ancient Giza Pyramids
  • Traditional felucca boat ride in Aswan
  • Discover tombs and temples on Luxor’s West Bank
  • Explore the Valley of the Kings
  • Visit the Egyptian Museum which houses the most valuable pieces of ancient Egyptian art
Day By Day Itinerary
DAY 1 UK – CAIRO

Fly to Cairo. On arrival Check in at hotel Conrad. takeoff

DAY 2 CAIRO (B)

pyramidAfter breakfast Enjoy this full day tour of Cairo and the Pyramids area, visiting also the Egyptian Museum and El Khalili Bazaar. You will be taken to the Pyramids which are the oldest and only surviving members of the ancient wonders. You will also go on a tour of Cairo, considered to be the cradle of civilization and beacon of religion. The largest city in the Middle East and Africa. You will visit the famous Egyptian Museum where you will see the finest collection of Egyptian antiquities in the world. Enjoy then a visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the oldest shopping area in Cairo.

DAY 3 CAIRO – ALEXANDRIA – CAIRO (B/L)

Alexandria-egyptAfter breakfast transfer to Alexandria the second largest city in Egypt, Alexandria, also know as the Pearl of the Mediterranean. Explore this history-steeped city, established by Alexander the Great in 331 BC and once one of the world’s greatest cities. Discover the main attractions of ancient Alexandria including the Roman Theatre and the Catacombs of Kom el Shaqafa. Stroll the ramparts of the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel.

DAY 4 CAIRO (B/D)

EgyptAfter breakfast the day is free to explore Cairo on your own. Then in the evening we do the Sound & Light show. Enjoy this amazing show in a great atmosphere with the Pyramids in the background. Be impressed by the dazzling light show and awe-inspiring backdrop of the Sphinx and Pyramids. The show begins with the story of The Sphinx who has been the vigilant guardian of the city of the dead for five thousand years. The show depicts the story of building the pyramids of Cheops (Khufu), Chephren (Khafre), Mycerinos (Menkaure) and relates the history of great and famous figures of ancient Egypt.

DAY 5 CAIRO – ASWAN (B/L/D)

high dam aswan egyptAfter early breakfast transfer to Cairo International airport to board your flight to Aswan. On arrival transfer to M.S.Mayfair .Embarkation before lunch. Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, sailing by Felucca & view of Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight at Aswan.

DAY 6 ASWAN – KOM OMBO – EDFU (B/L/D)

kom-ombo templeSailing to Kom Ombo. Visit the temple shared by two Gods Sobek & Haroeris. Sailing to Edfu. Upon arrival time in Edfu, visit the temple of Horus.https://www.webfx.com/internet-marketing/website-traffic-checker.html

DAY 7 ESNA – LUXOR (B/L/D)

luxor temple egyptSailing to Luxor passing through the Esna Lock. Upon arrival time in Luxor visit Luxor Temple. Overnight in Luxor.

DAY 8 LUXOR – CAIRO (B)

thebes necropolis egyptDisembarkation after breakfast. Cross the West Bank to visit Thebes Necropolis, Valley of the Kings, El Deir El Bahari of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon facing the Nile. Then in afternoon transfer to Luxor airport to board your flight to Cairo . On arrival check in at Conrad.

DAY 9 CAIRO – UK (B)

fligh landingAfter breakfast transfer to Cairo International airport to board your flight to UK. Arrive home today.

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