3-Best of Egypt
Nile cruise, diving & safari
 

Day (1):
Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Our representative will meet and assist you to transefer you to your hotel.

Day (2):
Full-day outing to Sakkara and Memphis, followed by a visit to the most famous wonderland in the whole world - the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. At 10 pm we catch the overnight train to Aswan.

Day (3):
Arrive in Aswan, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Full-day excursion around the city visiting the Temple of Philae, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan hotel.

Day (4):

Join an orientation cruise around Kitchener and Elephantine Islands. continue to Kom Ombo.

Day (5):
Visit the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom Ombo. After lunch, visit one of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt in Edfu -- dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Overnight on ship, cruising to Luxor.

Day (6):
Arrive in Luxor and check-in at hotel. Today we visit the East Bank of Luxor:
• Luxor Temple
• Karnak Temple
Overnight in Luxor hotel.

Day (7):

At morning: optional tours to make the hot ballon or..

Visit the West Bank of Luxor:
• Valley of the Kings
• Valley of the Queens
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Colossi of Memnon
Overnight, we travel by train back to Cairo.

Day (8):
Arrive Cairo and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Then we're off to the Egyptian Museum where most of the fabulous treasures of the Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to the Citadel -- home to Egyptian rulers for nearly 700 years. Later, we explore many attractions in the old Coptic area including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue (the Jewish Temple). Overnight in Cairo hotel.

Day (9):
This morning we take a bus to Dahab. Arrive at the bus station. Meet and transfer to the campsite for check-in. Free day to explore this fabulous resort. Overnight in Dahab hotel.

Day (10):
Visit the Blue Hole - a great chance to swim or snorkel. Enjoy a barbecue lunch at Mount Sinai before returning to Dahab. Overnight in Dahab hotel.


Day (11):
Transfer to Lagoon Beach for swimming or snorkeling. Late night, we drive to Moses Mountain and begin our climb to the summit. Take in the awe-inspiring view of the South Sinai Mountains as we reach the summit at sunrise.

Day (12):
St. Catherine/Dahab (B)
After sunrise, we descend the mountain and visit St. Catherine's Monastery before returning to the hotel. Afternoon free. Overnight in Dahab hotel.

Day (13):
Ras Abu-Galoum (B)
After an early morning drive north, we embark on a 2-hour camel trek to Ras Abu-Galoum. Here you will marvel at the coral reefs while swimming or snorkeling. Overnight at Dahab hotel.

Day (14):
Depart Dahab(B, D)
This morning, we catch the bus back to Cairo. Arrive Cairo, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, we'll embark on a Nile River Steamer for an open buffet dinner accompanied by a folkloric Sufi ("whirling dervish") and belly-dancing show. Overnight in Cairo hotel.

Day (15):
Depart Cairo(B)
Farewell to Egypt today. Our tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport.

Programe includes:

1.  Transfers from/to the airport.

2.  All fully-guided tours (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.

3.  Professional Egyptologist tour guides, fluently-speaking the language of your choice.

4.  2 nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise ship with all meals included Full board.

5.  First-class train tickets from Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo on an air-conditioned Spanish train with reclining seats.
   P.S./ Included train rides can be upgraded to sleeping trains, upon request.

6.  All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Aswan, Luxor and Dahab. All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast.
   P.S./ Included hotels can be upgraded to 4-star or 5-star hotels, upon request.

7.  Air-conditioned bus transportation from Cairo/Dahab and Dahab/Cairo.

8.  Barbeque lunch on the trip to Blue Hole.

9.  Snorkeling equipment.

10.  All transfer and pick-up services.

11.  All service charges and taxes

Not includes:

1. Any extra tickets.

2. Any entrance fees to all of this sites.

3. Any optional tours.

4. Hotel at Cairo arrange upon your request.

Gifts on this programes :

1. Meet and assist at the airport For Free.

2. Free felucca ride at Luxor.

3. Free bottles of water and soft drinks.

4. Embroidery 100% cotton T-shirts with your name over it in a cartoches.

5. Lunch at Cairo (drinks excludes).

6. Free tour to Luxor museum with guide and a/c van.

7. Free tour to the Nubian village at Aswan.

8. One hour camel ride on the trip to Ras Abu Galoum.

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