Unravel Egypt; the land of Pyramids, famous for its Nile River and the ancient monuments with Egypt Tours & Packages. Later, visit Alexandria for its Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, one of the seven wonders of middle ages. Tourist can also cruise through the famous Nile River and visit Luxor for its age-old temples, monuments and tombs with Luxor Holidays. Edfu, located on the west bank of Nile River is known for its Ptolemaic temple. One of the most preserved temple of Horus at Edfu is a worth a watch. Aswan is another destination in Egypt that fascinates every tourist.
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 and Perfume factory. Visit the famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities which includes the world’s largest Collection of Pharaonic Artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb. Stay overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: CAIRO - DAY AT LEISURE - OPTIONAL ALEXANDRIA TOUR
After breakfast, enjoy and relax or you may opt for an optional tour to Alexandria, where you will visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Montazah Gardens, Roman Amphitheatre and Qaitbay fortress. Stay overnight in Cairo.
Day 4: CAIRO - LUXOR - ON BOARD NILE CRUISE
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo international airport for your flight to Luxor. Arrive at Luxor airport where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your cruise boat. Visit Karnak and Luxor temples, a centuries- old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and Obelisks. Continue to visit the West Bank necropolis including Valley of Kings, Funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Stay overnight on board.
Day 5: ON BOARD - NILE CRUISE
Early morning sail to Edfu via Esna to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the banks of River Nile. Stay overnight on board.
Day 6: EDFU - ASWAN - ON BOARD NILE CRUISE
Visit the Temple of Horos – The Falcon God in Edfu. This temple is considered the best preserved ancient temple and the second largest temple. Sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the Ptolemaic temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Cruise to Aswan and overnight on board.
Day 7: ASWAN
After breakfast visit the Aswan High Dam, the Granite Quarries with unfinished Obelisk and the temple of Philae. Sail on board, an Egyptian sailboat which is popularly known as a felucca and view the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Stay overnight in Aswan.
Day 8: ASWAN - CAIRO
After breakfast disembark and transfer to Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo 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 36,899/-*
Hotels Used
City
4 Star
Nights
Cairo
Grand Pyramids
03
Nile Cruise
Nile Treasure or similar
04
Inclusions
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03 night's hotel in Cairo on Bed and Breakfast basis
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04 night accomodation on board Nile Cruise including all sightseeing tours
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Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner on board the cruise
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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
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All transfer (Cairo & Luxor & Aswan ) by air conditioned vehicle
Exclusions
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Airfare & Airline Taxes
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Internal Flights (Cairo - Luxor - Aswan - Cairo)
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Travel Insurance
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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.