Explore the rich heritage and historic monuments preserved in Cairo, the capital city of Egypt with Cairo Tours. Visit to the famous Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx and the perfume factory is a must when on Cairo Holidays. Later, visit Aswan, the third biggest town in Egypt for its high dam and unfinished obelisk. Tourist can also take a glance at Nile, the longest river in the world flowing through amber desert and granite rock when on Aswan Vacations. Then move towards Hurgada, a small fishing village in the past that has transformed into the famous tourist destination for aquatic sports now. Egypt which is bordered by Red and Mediterranean Sea and is one country that never ceases to surprise you.
Itinerary
Day 1: ARRIVE CAIRO
Welcome to Land of Pharaohs..!! Arrive at Cairo International airport, clear the formalities and our representative will assist you. Arrive at the hotel and rest of the day free at leisure. Later if you wish to proceed for (Optional) dinner cruise with Oriental show. Stay overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
Day 2: CAIRO – CITY TOUR
After breakfast, proceed for the full day tour of the Cairo city which includes the visit to Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, papyrus museum, perfume factory. Visit the famous Egyptian museum of Antiquities which includes the worlds largest Collection of Pharonicartifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb. Later check out from the hotel and transfer to railway station to board the sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board the sleeper train.
Day 3: CAIRO – ASWAN – ON BOARD NILE CRUISE
Breakfast is available board of the sleeper class train. Arrive at Aswan and transfer to the cruise boat and proceed to visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries with unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae. After lunch sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek &Haroeris. Later sail to Edfu. Stay overnight on board the Nile Cruise. Stay overnight on board the Nile Cruise.
Day 4: EDFU – ESNA – LUXOR
After breakfast, travel by horse drawn carriages to the temple of Horos – The Falcon God in Edfu. This temple is considered the best preserved ancient temple. Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock and continue sailing towards Luxor. Stay overnight on board the Nile Cruise. Stay overnight on board the Nile Cruise.
Day 5: NILE CRUISE - LUXOR
Today visit the west bank necropolis including the Valley of Kings, temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Also visit the Karnak and Luxor temples. Stay overnight on board the Nile Cruise in Luxor. Stay overnight on board the Nile Cruise in Luxor.
Day 6: DISEMBARK NILE CRUISE LUXOR – HURGADA (APPROX 05 HOURS)
After breakfast, disembark and transfer by bus from Luxor to Hurgada (05 hours). Arrive at Hurgada and check in at the hotel. Stay overnight at the hotel in Hurgada.
Day 7: HURGHADA – DAY AT LEISURE
After breakfast the day is free to enjoy water sports like swimming and diving or just relax at the beach. Stay overnight at the hotel in Hurgada.
Day 8: HURGHADA – DAY AT LEISURE
After breakfast the day is free to enjoy water sports like swimming and diving or just relax at the beach. Stay overnight at the hotel in Hurgada.
Day 9: HURGHADA – CAIRO (APPROX 08 HOURS)
After breakfast check out and transfer by bus to Cairo. Arrive at Cairo and check in at the hotel.
Stay overnight at the hotel in Cairo.
Day 10: DEPART CAIRO
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Tour Cost
Validity: 1st Apr 2013 to 20th Dec 2013
Ex-Hub
4 Star
01 Apr – 20 Dec 2013
INR 53,899/-*
Hotels Used
City
4 Star
Nights
Cairo
Grand Pyramids or similar
02
Nile Cruise
Nile treasure or similar
03
Hurgada
Dana Beach Resort or similar
03
Inclusions
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02 night’s hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis
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01 night on board of 1st Class Sleeper Train with dinner and breakfast
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03 nights Nile Cruise with all meals and sightseeing’s as mentioned above
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03 nigh’s accomodation in Hurgada with breakfast and dinner.
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Transfers from Luxor – Hurgada and Hurgada – Cairo by AC vehicle
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All transfers (Cairo – Aswan – Luxor – Hurgad) by AC vehicle
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Full day tour Cairo visit: Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum
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Egypt Visa
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Local English speaking guide
Exclusions
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Airfare & Airline Taxes
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Tips for drivers, guides
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Entrance to Pyramids
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Entrance for inside Mummy Room in the Egyptian museum.
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Expenses of any personal nature (phone calls, laundry etc).
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Optional Tours
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Gratuities
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Anything else not specifically mentioned in inclusions above.
Terms and Conditions
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The above rates are based on minimum 2 persons traveling together and are applicable for Indian passport holders.
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The above prices are calculated based on the lowest available airfare and current applicable taxes, and are subject to avaliability and change at the time of booking.
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Rates are subject to change in any case of any changes in hotel taxes, ROE, transport rates, government taxes & entrance fees
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Rates are based on current ROE and ROE will be applicable at the time confirmation Hotels Subject to Availability at the time of making Reservation
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In case of unavailability in mentioned hotels, alternate accommodation will be arranged in a similar category hotel.
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Official embarkation on the cruise before lunch around 11:00 hrs.
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Official disembarkation from the cruise after breakfast at 08:00 hrs
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We might change the program sequence to meet with the Nile Cruise embarkation schedule which we are always bound to.
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International check in time is 1400 - 1500 hours; check out time is 1100 - 1200 hours. Early check in / late checks out is subject to availability of rooms.
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Tour package rates are not applicable during trade fairs, exhibitions and conventions. Additional surcharges applicable for the same
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No amendments possible once land arrangements have been confirmed
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No refund for partly unutilized tickets. No refund for “ NO – SHOWS”
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Cancellation charges would be as per the company policy.
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Granting or rejecting visas and immigration clearance is the sole prerogative of the concerned sovereign governments and we at Travelguru can only facilitate in the entire process. We at Travelguru shall neither be responsible in case of non-granting of such documents. Even if the visas are rejected, cancellation charges / fees shall be payable by the Client. There will be no refund, if the Clients, or any member of his party, is unable to travel due to the said reasons.
