Highlights of Egypt
Highlights of Egypt
Highlights of Egypt
8 Days Starting in Tel Aviv, Israel and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Luxor
Tour operator:
Tour code:
121
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 10
Age range:
12-99
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Egypt with the "Highlights of Egypt" tour. This immersive experience begins in Cairo, where you'll explore the treasures of the Egyptian Museum, the majestic Citadel, and the iconic Alabaster Mosque. Wander through the vibrant Khan el Khalili Bazaar before visiting the ancient wonders of Memphis, Sakkara, and the Great Pyramids of Giza. Fly to Aswan to marvel at the High Dam and Philae Temple, then set sail on a luxurious Nile cruise. Discover the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu, and explore the historic sites of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. With comfortable accommodations, expert guides, and seamless transfers, this tour offers a comprehensive and captivating exploration of Egypt's rich history and culture.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrival
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Overnight in Cairo.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 1 is arrival day. Touring begins the next day, so you can arrive at any time on any flight to Ben Gurion Airport, Tel Aviv. • Upon arrival to Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will be holding a sign with your name on, at passport control. Our representative will assist with passport and visa formalities, after which you will be escorted to meet your driver who will transfer you to your hotel. • Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Overnight in Cairo.
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Begin the day in the capital city starting with a tour of the Egyptian Museum with the treasures from the Tut-Ankh-Amun burial site. • Continue to the Citadel to enjoy a spectacular view of Cairo. • Visit the Alabaster Mosque, which adds a wonderful picture-postcard element to Cairo’s skyline. • You will be given some time at leisure for shopping in the famous Khan-el-Khalili bazaar which is a labyrinth of cobbled alleyways. This vast bazaar tempts the senses with spices, perfume and glittering gold, silver and brass. • Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Overnight in Cairo.
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Visit Memphis, the ancient capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt and home of a colossal Statue of Ramesses II and the Alabaster Sphinx. • Continue to the “Cemetery City” of Sakkara and view the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the oldest of all Pyramids. • In the afternoon you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the only present-day survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. • Nearby, the mystical Sphinx surveys the plains of Giza. The 20m high man-animal Sphinx, created as a “living image of the sun-god”, built by Chephren to guard the entrance to the Pyramids. • Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4 : Aswan High Dam / Philae Temple / Felucca
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Transfer to Cairo Airport for a flight to Aswan.
• Visit the Aswan High Dam, a huge rock-fill dam, which captures the world’s longest river.
• Visit the Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.
• In the afternoon embarkation on your Nile cruise ship.
• Enjoy a ride on a Felucca (traditional wooden sailing boat) on the Nile, sailing past the lush Botanic Garden on Kitchener’s Island, Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan’s Mausoleum on the west bank.
• Overnight on-board Nile Cruiser.
Day 5 : Kom Ombo / Edfu
Location: Kom Ombo
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Mid-day, cruise to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, dedicated to the crocodile god and the falcon-headed god.
• Thereafter the cruise continues along the Nile to Edfu.
• Overnight on-board Nile Cruiser.
Day 6 : Edfu / Esna / Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Transfer through Edfu to the famous and best-preserved ancient Greek-built Horus temple, dedicated to the Falcon God and built on a rise to escape the annual flooding of the Nile.
• Return to your Nile Cruiser and enjoy the changing scenery as you cruise to Esna and cross through the Esna Lock.
• Continue cruising to Luxor.
• Visit the Luxor Temple, discovered beneath the shifting desert sands and originally joined to the Karnak Temple by an avenue of Sphinxes.
• Overnight on-board Nile Cruiser.
Day 7 : Valley Of Kings / Hatshepsut Temple / Karnak Temple
Location: Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast
• Travel to the West Bank and visit Thebes Necropolis and the Valley of Kings, a vast City of the Dead for generations of Pharaohs, where magnificent tombs were carved into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife.
• Visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
• See the Colossi of Memnon, which is all that remains of the Temple of Amenophis, destroyed by the annual flooding of the Nile.
• Visit the Karnak Temple.
• Transfer to Luxor Airport for flight to Cairo and transfer to Cairo hotel.
• Overnight in Cairo.
Day 8 : Departure
Location: Cairo
• Transfer to Cairo Airport for departing flight.
What's Included
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Transfers from/to airport on arrival and departure.
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4 nights hotel accommodation on bed and breakfast basis.
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3 nights cabin accommodation on full board basis (Nile Cruise).
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Domestic flights from Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo.
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Sightseeing in a modern, air-conditioned touring vehicle.
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Service of a government-licensed guide on all touring days.
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Entrance fees to sites on the program.
What's Not Included
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Porterage at airport.
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Tipping for guide, driver and hotel staff.
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Beverages with meals.
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Traveler’s medical/baggage insurance.
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Entry Visa to Egypt (US$25 per person - paid on arrival - subject to change).
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Nile Cruise staff tips (approx. US$45 per person - not including tour guide - paid on tour - subject to change).
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo, and enjoy sightseeing in a modern, air-conditioned touring vehicle.
Accommodation
Enjoy 4 nights in comfortable hotel accommodations on a bed and breakfast basis, and 3 nights in a cabin on a full board basis during a scenic Nile Cruise.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 4 nights of hotel accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis and 3 nights of cabin accommodation on a full board basis during the Nile Cruise.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, transfers from and to the airport on arrival and departure are included in the tour package.
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Is a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the service of a government-licensed guide is provided on all touring days.
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Are entrance fees to the sites included in the tour?
Yes, entrance fees to the sites on the program are included in the tour.
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What is the mode of transportation for sightseeing during the tour?
Sightseeing is conducted in a modern, air-conditioned touring vehicle.
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Are domestic flights included in the tour itinerary?
Yes, domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo are included in the tour.
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What activities are included during the Nile Cruise?
During the Nile Cruise, you will visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo, the Horus temple in Edfu, and enjoy a ride on a Felucca on the Nile.
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What is the process upon arrival at Cairo International Airport?
Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by a representative at passport control who will assist with passport and visa formalities, after which you will be escorted to meet your driver for transfer to your hotel.
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Do I need a visa for Jordan?
Certain nationalities are considered restricted to enter Israel and/or Jordan and/or Egypt, and therefore must arrange a visa in advance. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant consulates/embassies, or ask us to give you the information. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for Jordan: On our 3 or 4 day tours (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), we arrange a free visa-waiver for your touring in Jordan. On our tours which have 1 day Petra (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), your visa is issued on arrival at the border crossing (subject to fee). If you are holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Jordan: On our 3 or 4 day tours (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), we can request a visa (free of charge) in advance for you – the process takes approx. 1 month, therefore we must receive your passport details in order to make the request at least 1 month prior to arrival. On our tours which have 1 day Petra (either stand-alone or extension after touring in Israel), we can request a visa (subject to fee) in advance for you – the process takes approx. 1 month, therefore we must receive your passport details in order to make the request at least 1 month prior to arrival.
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Are children permitted to take part in the tours?
Children aged 5 years old and above are permitted to join the Multi-day tours.
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Do I need a visa for Egypt?
Certain nationalities are considered restricted to enter Israel and/or Jordan and/or Egypt, and therefore must arrange a visa in advance. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant consulates/embassies, or ask us to give you the information. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for Egypt: Your can arrange a visa in advance by logging on to the EGYPT E-VISA PORTAL, or your visa is issued on arrival at Cairo Airport (subject to fee). If you are holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Egypt: You must arrange an entry visa in advance through your local embassy/consulate – the process can take a long time depending on which nationality you are (subject to fee).
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What languages are offered with your tours?
Many of our excursions are offered in different languages so you can enjoy the tour in your native tongue. We offer tours in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian and Portuguese. Please check the tours list to see which tours operate in your chosen language.
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Do I need a visa for Israel?
Certain nationalities are considered restricted to enter Israel and/or Jordan and/or Egypt, and therefore must arrange a visa in advance. If you are unsure, please check with the relevant consulates/embassies, or ask us to give you the information. All visitors to Israel must have either a valid visa or an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) entry approval, before starting their journey. As long as you are not holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Israel: From 1st January, 2025, visitors from non-restricted countries are required to obtain an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) to enter Israel. An approved ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization), indicates that you are allowed to travel to Israel and stay for up to 90 days per visit. You can get an ETA-IL (Electronic Travel Authorization) using this link: https://israel-entry.piba.gov.il (subject to fee). If you are holding a restricted nationality passport for entering Israel: You must arrange an entry visa in advance through your local embassy/consulate – the process can take a long time depending on which nationality you are.
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Do I need to present a voucher for my tour?
It is not necessary to present a voucher on our tours.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of consolidated tour operators charges.
Up to 42 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 15% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.