Egypt Nile Jewel - 9 Days

Cairo, Giza, Saqqarah, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hurghada Start and end in Cairo Itinerary Start and end in Cairo! With the Explorer tour Egypt Nile Jewel - 9 Days, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Cairo, Egypt and 8 other destinations in Egypt. Egypt Nile Jewel - 9 Days includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more. Introduction Tour Egypt's highlights including Cairo, Aswan, 5-star Nile river cruise and Luxor. Visits to the temples of Philae, Karnak, Luxor & Kom Ombo and the pyramids at Giza. Enjoy the Red Sea resort of Hurghada Day 1 Arrive in Cairo Welcome to Egypt! Arrive at Cairo International Airport and meet the tour representative who will assist with the immigration process, passport control and baggage collection. Travel to the hotel in Cairo to freshen up before receiving a brief overview of the tour from your Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany the group for the duration of the trip. Find out more about the incredible experiences to look forward to over the following eight days! Relax at the hotel or head out to explore the city during the free time tonight. Start point Cairo Airport, Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt 14:00 - 23:55 Day 2 Giza Pyramids - Sphinx - Sakkara This morning, experience the icons of ancient Egypt! Your Egyptologist guide will accompany the group to the Giza pyramid complex. Here, you can see the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Next, visit Sakkara to see the unique step pyramid of Zoser (also known as Djoser). This is Egypt’s first-ever pyramid and is constructed of six tombs built on top of each other. Choose to complete the day on an epic note with an optional sound and light show at the Giza Pyramids or a dinner cruise along the famous Nile River for a night of Egyptian food, culture and dancing!. Please note: The flight to Aswan is either on Sunday evening or Monday morning depending on availability. Day 3 Aswan - Philae Temple - Nile Cruise Catch an early-morning flight to Aswan. Arrive and board the 5-star Nile cruise ship. After some time to freshen up, the Nile quest begins! Start with a short boat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the Temple of Isis at Philae. Built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC to 30 BC), the temple is dedicated to Isis, one of ancient Egypt’s oldest goddesses! Widely considered one of the most beautiful temple complexes in Egypt, Philae Temple is sure to astound those who visit. Enjoy the first night of the Nile Cruise tonight. Day 4 Kom-Ombo - Nile Cruise This morning, enjoy the opportunity to join the optional excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel, two massive temples in southern Egypt. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments", these iconic temples were carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC, during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II. The tour then continues with a visit to the Temple of Kom-Ombo, a unique 'double' temple dedicated to both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris (Horus). After some time to explore the temple, continue onwards to Luxor, where the tour will spend the night on board the 5-star cruise ship. Day 5 Luxor - Karnak Temple - Nile Cruise After breakfast, disembark and tour the East Bank of Luxor. Experience the incredible Karnak Temple Complex which is part of the ancient city of Thebes. Dedicated to the powerful ram-headed god Amun, it offers a vast mix of temples, chapels, statues and obelisks. Next, it’s time to explore Luxor Temple, a place of worship that is dedicated to three gods: Amun, his wife Mut and his son Khons. Together these temples and gods were key players in the great Opet Festival which was held each year during the flood season. Day 6 Valley of the Kings - Hatshepsut - Hurghada This morning, it’s time for a tour of the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the world famous Valley of the Kings and explore the incredible tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs, such as King Tutankhamen. Then, experience the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahary) which is the mortuary temple of the only Pharaoh Queen that ruled Egypt. The day will finish off with a visit to the great Colossi of Memnon - the last remains of Amenophis III’s temple. Finally, hop on board the air-conditioned private bus to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast and look forward to a two-night stay at this all inclusive resort! Day 7 Hurghada: Free Day This is a free day for you to enjoy however you wish. The resort in Hurghada offers a large swimming pool complex, long sandy beaches and all-inclusive food and drink; total relaxation awaits! Alternatively, choose to take part in any number of water sports activities, including full-day snorkelling and scuba diving excursions. The seas around Hurghada offer some of the best coral reef dive spots in the world, offering the opportunity to see many colourful fish species, including the Red Sea Clownfish, Emperor Angelfish, Picasso Trigger Fish and Moray Eels. Overnight at the resort in Hurghada. Day 8 Hurghada - Cairo This morning, travel back to Cairo by air-conditioned private minibus. Arrive at the hotel with some time to freshen up before setting out to explore more of Egypt’s capital city on a tour of Cairo! Begin with a visit to the Egyptian Museum to learn more about the country's incredible ancient history. Afterwards, explore Khan El Khalili, a bazaar crammed with souvenir shops, cafés and shisha bars which is a great place to pick up a few souvenirs! Day 9 End of tour in Cairo After nine days spent exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders and cruising the Nile River, it’s time for the tour to come to an end. The tour will finish after breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. Expat Explore hopes to welcome you on tour again soon and wishes you a safe trip home! End point Cairo Airport, Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt 10:00 What's Included - Accommodation 5 nights' accommodation in twin share hotel rooms with private en-suite facilities 3 nights' accommodation in twin share cabins with private en-suite facilities on a Nile cruise ship Single travelers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalised travel documents. -Guide Services of your Egyptologist tour leader, who will be on hand with advice and tips to ensure that you get the most from your trip - Meals 8 Breakfasts 4 Lunches 5 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request *Option to exclude pork and/or beef *Jain and Kosher are not available for this tour. This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request. Simply let Expat Explore Travel know the food option that you prefer. - Additional Services 11 Experiences! Visit the Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza Visit the pyramid of Zoser, Sakkara Visit the Philae Temple See the High Dam in Aswan Sail the River Nile on a 5-star cruise ship Visit Valley of the Kings Visit Temple of Hatshepsut Visit Colossi of Memnon Enjoy an all-inclusive evening at a resort Visit the Temple of Karnak Explore Temple of Luxor - Transport Modern air-conditioned private minibus/coach Internal flight from Cairo to Aswan 5* Nile cruise ship with sundeck, swimming pool & bar Please note the coach buses are not wheelchair accessible. NOT INCLUDED X Flights You will be responsible for booking your own international flights. We additionally recommend you do not book your airfare until your place on the tour is confirmed. Please make sure to check the times that your tour will start and end before booking your flights. X Insurance When you sign up for an Expat Explore tour, you are required to secure adequate travel insurance cover for the duration of your trip. If you cannot provide Expat Explore with proof of adequate travel insurance prior to the start of your tour, you will not be permitted to embark on day one. The requirements include the following coverage: Trip Interruption Trip Delay Medical Expenses Quarantine Expenses and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation The insurance must also cover medical costs and a medically imposed quarantine if the insured or someone the insured has come into contact with, tests positive for COVID-19. Before you book your tour, you're welcome to obtain a quote with Tour Radar's insurance partner, Cover Genius. X Optional Optional excursions are not included in the tour cost. All optional excursions are booked on tour and paid in cash to your tour leader, unless stated otherwise. Please note, certain optional excursions are subject to availability and could change as a result. Some optional excursions need to be pre-booked, please contact us to find out more X Additional Services Entrance fees & local payment Pre and post-tour accommodation is not included in the tour cost. Please contact us for a quote. Single supplement (Optional). Please contact our Travel Experts for a quote. Tipping.