Tour Highlights:
- Explore Must-See Sights in Egypt
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
- Visit Sakkara Pyramids & Tombs
- Visit Memphis City
- Visit the Egyptian Museum
- Discover the old churches of Cairo
- Visit the Valley of the Kings
- Visit Karnak & Luxor Temples
- Visit the temples on the Nile
- Discover Philae temples
- Flexible to change
Package Price (Option 1) Deluxe 5*
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4 Adults |
1,722 USD Per Person |
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1 Child |
1,376 USD Per Person |
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Hotel in Cairo |
Hilton Pyramids Golf or Movenpick Media City or Similar |
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Hotel on the Nile |
M/S Blue Shadow or M/S Jaz Crown Empress or Similar |
Package Price (Option 2) Luxury 5*
| Pax | Price |
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4 Adults |
2,604 USD Per Person |
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1 Child |
2,090 USD Per Person |
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Hotel in Cairo |
Fairmont Nile City or Conrad Cairo or Similar |
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Hotel on the Nile |
M/S Esplanade or M/S Steigenberger Regency or Similar |
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Approximately $700 per person |
Please note that all quotes are subject to availability as it is a peak period.
All the above rates are subject to change without prior notice and subject to availability. Kindly note that rates are very volatile and change daily.
Hotel Check In is between 2:00pm to 3:00pm and Check Out is at 10:00am. Complimentary early check in/ late check out is at the Hotels’ discretion and is not included in our quotation.
Day 1: 29 December 2024:
Arrive Egypt-Meet & Assist Upon Arrival Upon arrival Look at Egypt Tours staff will meet and assist you to finish all formalities then you will be transferred to your hotel, overnight at the hotel in Cairo.be ready for your Iconic Egypt Tour.
Day 2: 30 December 2024:
Discover the Great Pyramids of Giza & Sakkara Pyramids & Tombs & Memphis Today start your epic day by visiting the Giza Plateau, the site of the Great Pyramids of Giza Cheops Mycerinus and Chephren Built in the Fourth Dynasty (approximately 2690 BC), it is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Revel in the opportunity to enter the interior of one of these legendary structures, and marvel at the massive stones used to construct them (Extra ticket) then view the Great Sphinx backdropped by the pyramids, a setting that has captured the imaginations of adventurers for centuries. After that have your lunch at a local restaurant then Visit Sakkara, located only 27 km southwest away from Cairo. Visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara (Built for king Zoser), it is considered an important part of the process of the pyramid evolution, which was made from the simple mastaba to its widely known form the Pyramidal shape, this pyramid is considered the first stone construction ever built by the genius Vizir Imhotep. After that Visit Memphis City, the ancient capital of Egypt, where the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx are. This city dates back to 3100 B.C. see the great statue of King Ramses II the biggest man-made statue made for a king and also visit the Alabaster Statue of Queen Hatshepsut, after that back to your hotel.
Overnight at Cairo
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Day 3: 31 December 2024:
Discover the Egyptian Museum & Coptic Cairo A new day for your tour in Egypt visits the most interesting Egyptian Museum, which features artifacts from the Pharaonic period. The museum displays a rare collection of 5000 years of art which is considered the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 120,000 overwhelming artifacts are presented, including gold and jewelry which were enclosed in his tomb for over 3,500 years before it was discovered in the 1920s when his tomb was excavated. After your tour at the Museum, you have your lunch then move to the Coptic Cairo, or as Egyptian call, it (Old Cairo) contained within the boundaries of the Roman fortress of Babylon where the Copts built their churches for protection. For three hundred years, from the conversion of Emperor Constantine until the arrival of Islam, Egypt was a Christian nation, and the Coptic church is one of the oldest communions as well as the church that really pioneered austere monasticism in the remote desert. There are still tens of thousands of Copts in Egypt, many of whom live in Old Cairo. Their most famous church is that of El Muallaqa, the Hanging Church, built over one of the gateways into the old fortress, its nave suspended above the passageway. Also in Old Cairo, the saint’s Sergius church has The Crypt where the Holy Family took shelter during their journey to Egypt, also there is the synagogue of Ben Ezra. (Under restoration) Once home to many Jewish families, few now remain scattered throughout Cairo. There has been a religious building on this site (initially a church, then a synagogue) since at least the 4th century, and the present synagogue houses a Torah on gazelle skin that dates to the 5th century BC. This whole area is a world-famous destination for Pilgrims, after that back to your hotel.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Day 4: 1 January 2025:
Cruising the Nile- Embark on your Nile Cruise from Aswan After your breakfast, you will check out of your hotel in Cairo and be transferred to the Cairo airport to take your flight to Aswan, upon arrival Meet & assist then start your tour by visiting the most famous sight in Aswan the Philae Island the temple that dedicated for Goddess Isisof Love and Motherhood this temple was moved from it is the original place to the current Island this temple was the cult center of Goddess Isis you will cross the Nile by Motorboat to reach the temple enjoy a lovely view of the Nile and take the best photos. After this visit back to your vehicle then visit the essential oil factory then check your Nile cruise.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 5: 2 January 2025:
Visit the Temples on the Nile – Temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu A new day in your adventure on the Nile, your Cruise sail towards Luxor on the way stop to visit some of the impressive temples on the Nile start by Kom Ombo temple this uniques temple dedicated to two Gods Sobek God of Magic and Hirs god of Protection also visit also a unique museum of the Crocodile mummies, back to your Nile cruise lunch will be on board, then continue towards Edfu city to visit the best-preserved temple in Egypt the temple of God Hours the falcon this temple lasted 800 Years to be built you will reach the temple by horse carriage visit the temple of God Hours this temple has unique stories about the building of the ancient temples and ancient Maythes after this visit back to your Nile cruise, continue sailing, dinner will be on board.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 6: 3 January 2025:
Discover the Treasures of Luxor – Visit the Valley of the Kings & Temples of Queen Hatshepsut & Memnon After breakfast on board, you will start your tour to the west bank of Luxor start with the Valley of the Kings (KV) ever since Howard Carter opened up King Tutankhamun’s tomb to reveal the treasures of the boy king, the Valley of the Kings has captured the imaginations of travelers. The vividly painted tombs of Thebes’ pharaohs allow visitors a glimpse at the burial rites and death rituals of Ancient Egypt, and today remain Luxor’s West Bank’s greatest and most popular attraction. There you will have the opportunity to visit 3 tombs there are more than 64 tombs are found in the Valley of the Kings and still waiting for more discoveries, after that the second tour in the West Bank will be to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut that located beneath massive cliffs near the west bank of the Nile, the Mortuary Temple Hatshepsut, also known as Deir el Bahri, is dedicated to Amon-Ra, the sun god. Designed by an architect named Senemut, the temple is unique because it was designed like classical architecture. Note the lengthy, colonnaded terrace some of which are 97 ft high, pylons, courts, and hypostyle hall. Inside you’ll see the sun court, chapel and sanctuary. Temple reliefs depict the tale of the divine birth of Queen Hatshepsut and trade expeditions to the Land of Punt (a reference to modern Somalia ) one of the rare reliefs in the Egyptian temples, after that have some rest at the Alabaster factory to see the work of the grandsons of the ancient workers and you can get some as souvenirs after that move to the famous gigantic statues known as the Colossi of Memnon. Carved out of hard yellowish-brown sandstone quarried in the hills above Edfu, they represent Amenophis III seated on a cube-shaped throne, and once stood guard at the entrance to the king’s temple, of which only scanty traces are left. In Roman Imperial times they were taken for statues of Memnon, son of Eos and Tithonus, who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War, stop for a photo then back to your Nile cruise for lunch and start sailing towards Edfu. Enjoy lovely time on the sundeck your dinner will be on board.
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
Day 7: 4 January 2025:
Nile Cruise Disembarkation -Visit the Temples of Karnak & Luxor After breakfast disembarks from your Nile cruise and starts your visit to the wonders of the ancient Thebes, Luxor the biggest open-air museum in the World start your tour by visiting the great complex of Karnak, bold, massive, and hugely ambitious, Luxor’s mammoth Temple of Karnak complex is one of Ancient Egypt’s grandest building projects. Every pharaoh (ancient Kings) worth their salt added and amended the buildings here during their reign, stamping their seal on the kingdom’s most revered religious sanctuary. For Karnak was the house of the gods, and its glories were to be feted by all, see the temple’s walls, obelisks, a sacred lake, etc. then move to Luxor temple, the temple was built by Amenhotep III (1390-52 BC) but completed by Tutankhamun (1336-27 BC) and Horemheb (1323-1295 BC) and then added to by Rameses II (1279-13 BC). Toward the rear is a granite shrine dedicated to Alexander the Great (332-305 BC) and the temple was dedicated for God Amun the main God of the Empire at this time, after this tour head to airport to take your flight back to Cairo.
Overnight in Cairo
Meals: Breakfast – Lunch
Day 8: 5 January 2025:
Final Departure After breakfast, our representative will escort you to the airport for final departure according to your flight details.
Meals: Breakfast
- Please note that bookings will be confirmed upon receipt of the full payment.
- Prices and Availability of flights, accommodation and excursions are subject to change.
- Travel insurance available upon request.
- Changes and Cancellations may be subject to fees; cancellations may result in penalties.
- Refunds are generally not available but may be granted in exceptional circumstances.
- Travel Tales Kenya (and their partners) are not liable for client losses or damages.
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04 Nights accommodation at 5* hotel in Cairo B&B |
All International Flights. |
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03 Nights accommodation on 5* Nile Cruise Full Board |
New Year’s Gala Dinner (Obligator) |
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Domestic Flight (Cairo/Aswan – Luxor/Cairo) |
Beverage & Drinks. |
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Qualified English- Speaking Egyptologist |
Any services not mentioned in the program. |
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Entry Fees for the Sightseeing |
Personal expenses. |
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All Pickup & Drop off |
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Transportation in private vehicle |
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Meals as Mentioned in the itinerary |
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All Taxes Applicable. |
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