Egypt with Nile Cruise

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EGYPT WITH CRUISE: 3 NIGHTS IN CAIRO WITH BREAKFAST + 4 NIGHTS NILE CRUISE WITH FULL BOARD (BREAKFAST, LUNCH, AND DINNER)

Departure Days: Thursdays and Saturdays

Day 1 Egypt with Cruise: Cairo

Arrival at Cairo International Airport. Spanish-speaking assistance at the airport by our representative before passport control. Transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.

Accommodation.

Day 2: Cairo

Breakfast. Half-day tour to the Three Pyramids of Giza: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Eternal Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Khafre (does not include entrance to the interior of the Pyramids). Free afternoon. Optional visit to the Necropolis of Saqqara and the City of Memphis, Capital of the Ancient Empire. At night, INCLUDED visit to the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids of Giza. Return to the hotel.

Accommodation and breakfast.

Day 3: Cairo / Luxor

Morning breakfast. Optional full-day visit to Cairo city including the Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art, the Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Coptic Quarter, and the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Afternoon transfer to Cairo International Airport for domestic flight to Luxor (flight included). Arrival in Luxor. Transfer to the cruise ship. Overnight stay on board with dinner included.

Accommodation, breakfast, and dinner.

Day 4: Luxor / Esna / Edfu

In the morning, visit the East Bank in Luxor: the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. In the afternoon, INCLUDED visit to the West Bank of Luxor: Theban Necropolis, Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut known as El-Deir El-Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Departure to Esna. Cross the Esna Lock and continue sailing to Edfu. Overnight on board.

Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board.

Day 5: Edfu / Kom Ombo

Full board. Arrival in Edfu and visit the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus. Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two deities: Sobek with a crocodile head and Haroeris with a falcon head. Continue sailing to Aswan. Overnight on board.

Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board.

Day 6 Egypt with Cruise: Aswan

In the morning, optional excursion to the famous Temples of Abu Simbel. Enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile River (traditional Egyptian sailboats) to admire the Mausoleum of Aga Khan, Elephantine Island, and the Botanical Garden. Then, visit the High Dam of Aswan and the Philae Temple. Overnight on board.

Accommodation, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board.

Day 7: Aswan / Cairo

Breakfast and disembarkation. At the scheduled time, transfer to Aswan International Airport and domestic flight back to Cairo (flight included). Arrival in Cairo. Transfer to the hotel. At night, optional buffet dinner with show on a Nile cruise boat. Return to the hotel.

Accommodation and breakfast.

Day 8 Egypt with Cruise: Cairo

Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo International Airport. Spanish-speaking assistance by our representative.

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INCLUDED SERVICES:

• 03 hotel nights in Cairo according to category with accommodation and breakfast.
• 04 nights aboard the Nile River cruise with full board, no drinks.
• Half-day visit to the Three Pyramids of Giza, the Eternal Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Khafre.
• Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.
• Visit to the West Bank of Luxor: Theban Necropolis; Valley of the Kings.
• Included visits on the cruise: In Luxor: East Bank; Luxor and Karnak Temples.
• Domestic flights CAIRO – LUXOR / ASWAN – CAIRO in economy class.
• (Note 1: Flight schedules depend on confirmed visits and availability).
• (Note 2: We reserve the right to change the order of visits based on domestic flight schedules).
• Spanish-speaking assistance on arrival/departure at airports and during transfers to/from hotels or cruise.
• Spanish-speaking Egyptologist guide for all visits.
• All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
• Medical assistance for travelers under 70 years (supplement applies for those over 71).

NOT INCLUDED SERVICES:

• Entry visa to Egypt USD 30 per person (Payable at destination).
• Tipping during the standard 5* cruise USD 45 per person (Payable at destination / Guide excluded).
• Any extra not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Extra meals and drinks.
• Optional visits.
• International flights.

OPTIONAL AT ADDITIONAL COST: Abu Simbel Temples Excursion by Plane

PRICE PER PERSON USD 470

Duration: 8 hours. Departure from Aswan Airport to Abu Simbel to visit the magnificent Temples of Ramses II and his wife Nefertari. These temples are located 297 km south of Aswan and 70 km from the Sudanese border. Like many others, they were relocated from their original site.

The Great Temple of Ramses II, and the Small Temple of Nefertari, are entirely carved into the rock. It extends over 61 meters into the mountain. Its most iconic feature is the colossal façade, 33 meters high and 37.5 meters wide, with four seated statues of 20 meters each, carved in rock, flanking the entrance. Return to Abu Simbel Airport and flight to Aswan. Arrival and assistance by our representative.

OPTIONAL AT ADDITIONAL COST: Abu Simbel Temples Excursion by Road + Light and Sound Show

PRICE PER PERSON USD 160

Duration: 11 hours. Depart by road from Aswan to Abu Simbel to visit the Grand Temples of Ramses II, with massive 20-meter statues considered some of Ancient Egypt’s most impressive monuments. In the 1960s, due to the creation of Lake Nasser, the temples were threatened by flooding. With UNESCO’s help, they were relocated piece by piece to a higher ground. At night, attend the spectacular Light and Sound Show at Abu Simbel. Return to Aswan.

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