Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Our representative will meet you to ensure a smooth path through immigration and customs. You have time to explore at your leisure before meeting your Pack2Egypt tour escort and fellow travelers for a welcome drink at your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo "Desert Tour" (B)
Full-day outing to Sakkara, the vast Necropolis of ancient Memphis. Sakkara has the first Pyramid and the world's oldest stone structure. Later we drive to Memphis the capital of the ancient kingdom and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. Break for lunch, and then we drive to the most famous wonderland in the whole world - the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Free evening at leisure and overnight we will travel by train to Aswan.
Day 3: Aswan
Arrive Aswan, meet and transfer to your hotel. Following to check-in, we will start our full-day excursion around the city visiting the Temple of Philae, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Free evening at leisure and overnight in Aswan hotel.
Day 4: Aswan/Nile Cruise (B,L,D)
Today we will join an orientation cruise around Kitchener and Elephantine Islands.
Transfer to your Nile cruise ship for check-in. Free evening on cruise and overnight sailing to Kom-Ombu.
Day 5: Kom-Ombu/Edfu/Cruise (B,L,D)
Visit the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom-Ombu, and then back to the cruise to continue sailing on the way to Edfu to visit the most well-preserved temple in all of Egypt -- dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Overnight on cruise, sailing on the way to Luxor.
Day 6: Nile Cruise/Luxor "East Bank" (B,L,D)
Arrive Luxor. This afternoon we will be touring the East Bank of Luxor:
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
Free evening at leisure and overnight on cruise ship.
Day 7: Luxor "West Bank" (B)
Disembarkation after breakfast. Today we'll be out for a tour around the West Bank of Luxor, visiting:
- Valley of the Kings
- Valley of the Queens
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Free evening and overnight we will travel by train back to Cairo.
Day 8: Cairo "City Tour"
Arrive Cairo, meet and transfer to your hotel. Following to check-in today, we will be off to Islamic Cairo where the 12th Century Citadel of Salah El-Din stands, within the walls of the medieval fortress is the Alabaster Mosque and El-Gawhara Palace built by Mohamed Ali, followed by a visit to Christian Old Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon. Built over the ruins of the two towers of this fortress, the Church of Saint Mary known by the Hanging Church. Break for lunch, and then we drive to the Egyptian Museum where the treasures of King Tut Ankh-Amun and most of the pharaohs, are kept. Free evening at leisure and overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 9: Cairo/Alexandria (B)
Early morning pick-up to drive on the way to Alexandria, the city on the Mediterranean founded by Alexander the Great. After check-in we will start our tour in Alexandria with visits to the catacombs of Kom El Shokafa and Pompeii's Pillar - followed by an outing to the Roman Amphitheater and the Fort of Qait-Bay. Free evening at leisure to explore this beautiful waterfront city. Perhaps wet your feet in the lapping Mediterranean waves or enjoy a freshly-grilled fish dinner at one of many open-air restaurants. Overnight in Alexandria hotel.
Day 10: Alexandria/Cairo (B)
Today the newly-reborn Royal Library of Alexandria, with its amazing architecture, awaits your visit, before we continue on to explore the Royal Palace of El Montazah with a chance to take a dip in the Mediterranean and turn a golden brown in the warm Egyptian sunshine. Later we will drive back to our hotel in Cairo to check-in. Free evening at leisure and overnight in Cairo.
Day 11: Cairo (B,D)
Free morning and in the afternoon we will visit Khan El-Khalily, the 14th century Bazaar, famous for its unusual, typical oriental souvenirs and handmade crafts. The Medieval atmospheres of this traditional market together with the labyrinth layout of the streets, gives visitors great pleasure and glimpse into what medieval markets were like.
In the evening we will embark on a Nile River Steamer for an open buffet dinner accompanied by a folkloric Sufi Dancing show (whirling dervish know by raqs el-tanourah) and belly-dancing show. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 12: Depart Cairo (B)
Free morning at leisure. Our tour ends today with the transfer to Cairo Airport for departure.
Our "Egypt Holiday" tour includes:
1. Transfers from/to the airport.
2. All fully-guided tours (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
3. Professional Egyptologist tour guides, fluently-speaking the language of your choice.
4. Three nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise ship with all meals included.
5. First-class train tickets from Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo on an air-conditioned Spanish train with reclining seats.
P.S./ Included train rides can be upgraded to sleeping trains, upon request.
6. All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan, and Alexandria. All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast.
P.S./ Included hotel category can be upgraded to 4-star or 5-star upon request.
7. In Cairo, a Nile Dinner Cruise on a 5-star ship. Delight in an open buffet style dinner while enjoying the Sufi ("whirling dervish") and belly dancing show.
8. All meals as described in the tour itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
9. All transfer and pick-up services.
10. All service charges and taxes.
Tour Excludes:
• International flights.
• Entry visa.
• All the entrance fees of the mentioned sites.
• Any meals other than the ones noted on the above detailed tour itinerary.
• Any items of personal nature, such as drinks, phone calls, laundry, tips…etc.
Tour price and payment:
• The tour price is $1075.00 USD per person, based on double occupancy. There is a $420.00 USD single supplement charge.
• A 25% supplement applies during the peak periods (From December 23rd till January 7th and from April 3rd till April 30th).
• Full payment shall be settled prior to the tour date.
Notes:
• Our "Egypt Holiday" tour starts every day, however confirmation in advance is still highly recommended.
• All of our tours can be customized to fit your time, budget, and interests.
• Optional day trips and activities (Add-Ons) are available upon request and include the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, shopping at the Khan El-Khalily Market, an excursion to the Fayoum Oasis, and much more.
• All day trips leave in small groups and are accompanied by a professional tour guide.
• There are no time constraints for any of the day trips. The time spent depends only upon our guests' desires and the official opening/closing times of the sites.
• Additional accommodation nights can be arranged upon request.
Reservation
• Please e-mail us once you book your tour to inform us with all your arrival and departure flights' details including the dates, times, airlines, and flights' numbers. This will allow us to arrange your airport pick-ups and transfers.
For further information or questions please contact us:
Shadi Saad Sales & Operation Manager,
Pack2Egypt Travel and tours
(+2) 010 542 0600 - Egypt (On-Ground Services)
(+1) 416 799 7333 - US & Canada (Queries & Reservations)
www.pack2egypt.com
