Splendors of Egypt

Splendors of Egypt

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Splendors of Egypt

10 Days Starting in Cairo, Egypt and ending in Aswan, Egypt

Visiting: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Tour code:

IndTur501

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 6

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury

From: $2362

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

This small-group tour will take you on a fascinating journey through ancient places and modern landmarks. Uncover the ancient secrets of Egypt as you experience the welcoming culture of today. Begin your journey in Cairo, one of the most breathtaking capitals in the world boasting ancient attractions and fascinating world wonders. From there you will travel to Luxor, regarded as one of the “largest open-air museums in the world”.Enjoy a magical cruise on the Nile River as you uncover magnificent historical sites. Visit the Valley of the Kings and discover the Temples of Karnak, Luxor, and Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo to uncover ancient attractions before you travel to Aswan. Wonder over the High Dam and Temple of Philae. End your tour of Egypt in Cairo, where you will discover ancient sites such as the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx.

Highlights

  • Embark on a journey along the Nile, renowned as one of the globe's most legendary rivers

  • Uncover the secrets of antiquity within Luxor, Karnak, and Edfu's time-honored temples

  • Explore the wonders of the High Dam and the Philae Temple in historic Aswan

  • Behold the magnificence of the Great Pyramids of Egypt and the enigmatic Sphinx of Giza in Cairo

  • Visit the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities in Cairo

  • Discover the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens in Luxor

  • Tour the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the only woman Pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt

  • Visit the Horus Temple in Edfu, the largest and most completely preserved Pharaonic temple in Egypt

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo Arrival

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Cairo, Egypts capital with a population of 17 million people. Cairo is not only one of Africas largest cities but the political and cultural center of the Arab World. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted through customs and formalities, then transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day adjusting to your new surroundings in exotic Cairo, boasting an extraordinary mix of old and new.




Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Cairo (B/L/-)

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Spend the day on the Giza Plateau, home to signature attractions in Egypt. Discover The Great Pyramids, proclaimed by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A single pyramid is built from 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and one–half tons. Continue to the Great Sphinx of Giza, dating from the time of Chephren (2620BC). Sculpted from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high and 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lions body. Continue to the ancient capital of Memphis to visit the outdoor. Memphis served as the capital of Upper and Lower Egypt about 5,000 years ago during the 1st Dynasty. Menes, the first pharaoh of this dynasty, built a great, white-walled palace and the Temple of Ptah here. From there you will continue to Sakkara; one of the most exciting historical and archaeological areas in all of Egypt, situated about 12 miles southwest of Cairo. Enjoy your lunch at the local restaurant before going back to the hotel.




Overnight in Cairo

Day 3: Cairo (B/L/-)

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning, visit the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Accompanied by your certified Egyptologist, you will stroll through the halls highlighting each historical period of this ancient land. Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant before visiting the Citadel, situated on a highly visible spur of the Mokattam Hills of Old Cairo. This was the nerve centre of Egypt for nearly 700 years. Construction of the grand structure began in 1176 and was completed by Muhammad Ali Pasha, the Ruler of Egypt in the late 19th century. Mamluk sultans and Turkish governors would reside in the Citadel, which is one of the world's most splendid monuments of medieval warfare. Visit Khan El Khalili, known as the Turkish Bazaar during the Ottoman period. This magnificent structure was built in 1382 by Emir Djaharks ElKhalili, in the heart of what was then Fatimid City. Until this day, the bazaar remains a centre of trade and communion in the city and offers a wide range of antiques, handcrafts of gold, silver, and copper along with plenty of old coffee shops and local restaurants attracting tourists and Egyptians alike.




Overnight in Cairo

Day 4: Cairo - Luxor (Flight) (B/-/-)

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning you will be transferred back to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.




Overnight in Luxor

Day 5: Luxor (Embarkation) - East Bank (B/L/D)

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, begin your half-day visit to the East Bank of Luxor. Visit the ancient Temples of Karnak and Luxor. Built over several centuries by Amenophis III, Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Alexander the Great, the Luxor Temple is a graceful piece of architecture preceded by an avenue of sphinxes. From there, continue your journey to the Karnak Temples. In the New Kingdom, Amun-Ra was worshipped as the most important state god. The immense wealth of Thebes was spent on decorating and building temples in his honor. Spend the rest of the day on a cruise.




Overnight Onboard Cruise

Day 6: West Bank - Edfu (B/L/D)

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, cross the newly constructed Luxor Bridge to discover the Valley of the Kings, which is home to many pharaonic tombs of the New Kingdom, including those of King Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great. You will visit 3 Royal tombs based on the availability of the day. Each king's formal name and title are inscribed in his tomb, adorned with images and statues. Most of the tombs were cut into limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber, and a sunken sarcophagus chamber. Discover many incredible Royal Tombs. From there you will visit the Valley of the Queens which includes between 75 and 80 tombs. These tombs belong to Queens of the 18th, 19th, and 20th Dynasties. Among these lies the famous tomb of Nefertiti, one of the five wives of Ramses II. Next, you will tour the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the only woman Pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt. The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th dynasty was built north of the Middle Kingdom temple of Mentuhotep Nebhepetre, amid the bay of cliffs known as Deir El-Bahri. In ancient times the temple was called Djeser-djeseru, meaning the sacred of sacred. The female pharaoh chose to build her temple in a valley sacred to the Theban Goddess of the west, on a direct axis with Karnak Temple of Amun on the East Bank. After lunch on board, we sail to Edfu.




Overnight Onboard Cruise

Day 7: Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan (B/L/D)

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, you will visit the Horus Temple in Edfu, the largest and most completely preserved Pharaonic, albeit Greek-built, temple in Egypt. Construction on this extraordinary temple started in 237 BC and was completed nearly 200 years later. Dedicated to Horus, the falcon-headed son of Osiris who avenged his fathers murder by slaying his uncle Seth, the temple was built on the site where, according to legend, the two gods met in deadly combat. We will then sail to Kom Ombo and enjoy lunch and afternoon tea on board the ship. This afternoon, disembark the ship and prepare for a short walk to the Temples of Kom Ombo. This complex consists of two temples: The Temple of Sobek and the Temple of Haroeris. In ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank nearby. The Temple has scant remains, due first to the changing Nile, then the Copts who used it as a church, and finally by builders who used the stones for new buildings. After your visit, you will return to the cruise and sail to Aswan.




Overnight Onboard Cruise

Day 8: Aswan (B/L/D)

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Onboard Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction. The High Dam, just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies the Aswan High Dam, a huge rock-filled dam that captures the world's longest river, the Nile, in the world's largest artificial reservoir, Lake Nasser. The dam, known as “Sadd El-Aali” in Arabic, was completed in 1970 after 10 years of work. Later you may enjoy a short trip on a motorboat to discover the Philae Temple. The boat ride will bring the visitor to a magnificent vista of the island, before landing at what would have been the ancient quay on the south side. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis and has many legends connected to it. The most well-known legend tells the story of how Isis found the heart of Osiris here after he was murdered by his brother Seth.




Overnight Onboard Cruise

Day 9: Aswan (Disembakation) - (Flight) Cairo (B/-/-)

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Disembark the cruise after breakfast before being transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. There, you will be met and escorted back to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or perhaps take an optional tour.




Overnight in Cairo

Day 10: Cairo - (B/-/-)

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will be transferred back to Cairo International airport for your onward flight.

What's Included

  • 05 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed a deluxe hotel or similar

    Enjoy 5 nights of accommodation in a deluxe hotel or a similar standard on a twin sharing basis.

  • 04 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at the listed cruise ship or similar

    Experience 4 nights of accommodation on a cruise ship or a similar standard on a twin sharing basis.

  • Daily breakfast

    Daily breakfast is included throughout the tour.

  • 02 local lunches in Cairo

    Enjoy 2 local lunches in Cairo.

  • Full board meal plan during cruise

    A full board meal plan is provided during the cruise.

  • Arrival & departure airport transfers

    Airport transfers for arrival and departure are included.

  • Transportation in a private AC vehicle

    Travel in comfort with transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

  • Service of English-speaking guide

    An English-speaking guide will be at your service throughout the tour.

  • Sightseeing as per the itinerary

    All sightseeing activities as per the itinerary are included.

  • Entrance fees as per the itinerary

    Entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary are included.

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What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature, tips, and gratuities

    Personal items, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Travel insurance

    Travel insurance is not included.

  • Optional tours

    Optional tours are not included.

  • Visa fees if applicable

    Visa fees, if applicable, are not included.

  • International airfare for land only passengers

    International airfare for land-only passengers is not included.

  • Arrival & departure transfers for land only passengers

    Arrival and departure transfers for land-only passengers are not included.

  • Any item not mentioned as included

    Any item not specifically mentioned as included is excluded.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with private air-conditioned vehicles, domestic flights, and a scenic cruise along the Nile, providing seamless and comfortable transportation.

Accommodation

Enjoy 5 nights in a deluxe hotel on a twin-sharing basis and 4 nights aboard a luxurious cruise ship, ensuring comfort and relaxation throughout your journey.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes travel in private air-conditioned vehicles, domestic flights, and a scenic cruise along the Nile, ensuring seamless and comfortable transportation.

  • What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?

    You will enjoy 5 nights in a deluxe hotel on a twin-sharing basis and 4 nights aboard a luxurious cruise ship, ensuring comfort and relaxation throughout your journey.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, daily breakfast is included throughout the tour, along with 2 local lunches in Cairo and a full board meal plan during the cruise.

  • Will there be a guide during the tour?

    Yes, the service of an English-speaking guide is included throughout the tour.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included?

    Yes, entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the itinerary are included.

  • What are some of the key highlights of the tour?

    Key highlights include visits to the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the Horus Temple in Edfu, the High Dam, and the Philae Temple in Aswan.

  • What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?

    On the first day, you will arrive in Cairo, where you will be met and assisted through customs and formalities at Cairo International Airport. You will then be transferred to your hotel and have the rest of the day to adjust to your new surroundings in Cairo.

  • What activities are planned for the second day in Cairo?

    On the second day, you will spend the day on the Giza Plateau, visiting the Great Pyramids and the Great Sphinx of Giza. You will also visit the ancient capital of Memphis and the historical and archaeological area of Sakkara.

  • What will we do in Luxor on the fifth day?

    On the fifth day, you will visit the East Bank of Luxor, including the ancient Temples of Karnak and Luxor. You will then spend the rest of the day on a cruise.

  • What can I expect during the visit to the Valley of the Kings?

    During the visit to the Valley of the Kings, you will explore many pharaonic tombs of the New Kingdom, including those of King Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great. You will visit 3 Royal tombs based on availability and learn about the inscriptions and images adorning these tombs.

  • What is included in the visit to Aswan?

    In Aswan, you will visit the High Dam, the Old Dam, and the Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. You will also enjoy a short motorboat trip to discover the Philae Temple.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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