CLASSICAL EGYPT TOUR
7 NIGHTS / 8 DAYS
Day 01 :Bhubaneswar – Cairo via Delhi
On arrival at Cairo Airport meet & greet by our representative . Later will be escorted to your hotel. Check in & overnight in Cairo.
Day 02 : Half Day Pyramids / Sleeping Train - Aswan
Today after breakfast we start exploring ancient Egypt with a visit to the famous Pyramids. The Great Pyramid of Cheops which was built by manual labor, is the largest of the three main Pyramids and is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the Ancient World, the Pyramid of Chephren, which is the best preserved, and the Pyramid of Mycerinus. Nearby see the Sphinx, a marvelous sight carved out of a natural rocky outcrop, the lion's body stretching 45m, with its paws 15m long. We will visit the Papyrus Institute and learn how paper was made in ancient times followed by shopping in the Papyrus Museum, Perfume factory and Jewelry shop. Lunch Early evening transfer to train station to take the first class sleeping train to Aswan. Dinner and Overnight in the sleeping train.
Day 03 :Arrive Aswan- Cruise
After Breakfast onboard the train, Arrive Aswan Station, Meet, Assist and then Depart to visit the High Dam & Philae Temple
Afternoon Transfer to the M/S 5* Cruise ship (Aswan – Luxor 3 nights)
Day 04: On Cruise
Breakfast on board.. Morning at leisure. Sail to Kom Ombo to visit Kom Ombo Temple
Lunch onboard the Cruise
Sail to Edfu and Visit Edfu Temple
Optional : excursion to Abu Simbel to see the magnificent Temples dedicated to The Pharaoh God Ramses II. (very early morning start)
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Day 05: Edfu-Luxor
Morning Sail to Esna, pass the Esna Lock (See how the water levels are adjusted to allow ships to sail towards Luxor while the ships going the other direction wait! (Please note that there are often "traffic jams" at the Esna lock. ) & sail to Luxor.
Day 06: Luxor - Cairo
Breakfast onboard the Cruise and check out & disembark from the Cruise
proceed to visit the West bank (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple & the Colossi of Memnon).Lunch onboard the Cruise, Then Visit the East bank (Karnak & Luxor Temple),
Evening transfer to the station to catch your sleeping train to Cairo. Overnight sleeping train
Day 07:Cairo- Alexandria
Breakfast onboard train, arrival Cairo and transfer to Alexandria. Check in the hotel upon arrival & day at leisure. Overnight in Alexandria.
Day 08: Alexandria - Cairo - Bhubaneswar
Breakfast in the hotel & guided tour to visit The Catacombs, Alexandrina Bebliotika, Montazah Gardens & View the Qaitbay from outside. Transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back home with sweet memories of hoidays.
Tour Includes :
• Return Airfare from Delhi-Cairo by Kuwait Airlines
• 01 night accommodation in Cairo
• 02 night accommodation onboard the sleeping train Cairo – Aswan. Luxor - Cairo
• 03 nights accommodation onboard Cruise
• 01 night accommodation in Alexandria
• Sharing cruise sightseeing as per the itinerary above
• All transfers from / to airports in a/c vehicles
• Private half day guided tour to the Pyramids & Sphinx area with entrance fees
• Entrance to the three Pyramids & the Solar Boat
• Tourist Visa of Egypt with Overseas Insurance
Extra charges apply:
• Peak Season Surcharge – If applicable.
• Any items of personal nature like telephone, beverages, laundry etc.
• Tips and gratuities
• Photography and video making fees at the sites