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    Overview

    Discover Cairo The Heart of Egypt

    This is a 9 day Egypt tour with Dunes & Beyond that will take you through a world of entertainment and adventure. This carefully crafted schedule guarantees that you will enjoy the historical charm of Cairo as well as the beauty of the Nile cruise between Luxor and Aswan.

    Your tour starts in Cairo, which is the energetic capital of Egypt. Explore the historical sites of the city and some of the most famous places in the world like the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

    Visit the Khan El Khalili bazaar and spend some time bargaining for local souvenirs and tasting the local food. This is a brief tour of Cairo to prepare you for the next Egypt tour that is in store for you.

    Nile Cruise from Luxor to Aswan

    After exploring Cairo, take a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan in style. This part of your tour is a combination of leisure and sightseeing as you cruise through the legendary river. Get the best hotels and stunning views when you travel to important archaeological attractions such as the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. It is a great chance to see all the famous Egyptian attractions on a cruise with comfort and style.

    During your 9-day tour with Dunes & Beyond, every aspect of your travel is carefully planned to give you the best trips in Egypt that are luxurious and steeped in history. Don't wait and book your adventure now and let us show you the beauty of Egypt like you've never seen before.

    Tour Package Information

    • Local English-speaking Egyptologist guide provided throughout your journey in Egypt, including Cairo and the Nile cruise.
    • Trip starts and ends in Cairo.
    • Minimum of two travelers required to conduct the tour.
    • Guides are English-speaking. For other languages, inform us in advance (additional fees apply).
    • Private modern vehicles provided for all airport transfers.
    • Optional excursion to Abu Simbel available.(additional fees apply).

    Itinerary at a Glance

    • Day 1: Arrive Cairo
    • Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Memphis & Saqqara
    • Day 3: Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, Sultan Hassan Mosque & Khan El Khalili Bazaar
    • Day 4: Fly to Luxor / Nile Cruise / Karnak Temple / Luxor Temple
    • Day 5: Nile Cruise / Valley Of The Kings / Hatshepsut Temple / Colossi Of Memnon / Sail to Edfu
    • Day 6: Nile Cruise / Horus Temple / Sail to Kom Ombo / Kom Ombo Temple / Sail to Aswan
    • Day 7: Nile Cruise / Aswan High Dam / Unfinished Obelisk / Philae Temple / Felucca Ride
    • Day 8: Fly to Cairo
    • Day 9: International Departure

    Itinerary

    Day 1 / Arrival in Cairo

    • Arrival: Cairo International Airport where Dunes & Beyond Tour Coordinator will assist you with customs clearance, luggage and airport procedures.
    • Transfer: in modern air-conditioned vehicle to Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel
    • Check-in: Overnight at your hotel in Cairo (No Meals).

    Day 2 / Cairo: Pyramids Of Giza, Memphis & Pyramids of Sakkara

    • Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo.
    • Visit the most amazing landmarks in Cairo. Your Private Local Egyptologist will accompany you during a fascinating tour to:
    • Giza Pyramids: the only survivor of The seven wonders of the ancient world, visiting this magnificent cultural landmark may reveal some of the pharaohs’ secrets.
    • Memphis: The oldest structures in Cairo date back only to the last couple of centuries BC during Greco-Roman period. However, on the fringes of the city stand the Giza Pyramids, some of the oldest structures on Earth. Despite their proximity to Cairo, the difference in age between the pyramids and the city itself are proof of their different histories.
    • Saqqara Step Pyramid Despite the fame of the Giza Pyramids, Saqqara is one of several other notable necropolis sites near Cairo that offer impressive sights and hold great archaeological significance Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

    Day 3 / Cairo: Egyptian Museum & Islamic Cairo

    • Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo.
    • Visit the most amazing landmarks in Cairo. Your Private Local Egyptologist will accompany you during a fascinating tour to:
    • The Egyptian Museum: Museum of Antiquities, commonly known as the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which has a substantial collection of ancient treasures such as the tomb of King Tut and his funerary mask.
    • Citadel of Saladin: An important example of military architecture from the middle ages near Muqattam Hills.
    • Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan: This monumental mosque that was built during the Mamluk period in the 1300s.
    • Khan El Khalili Bazaar: Explore and hunt for treasures in a souk in the historical center where you can shop for lamps, rugs, Jewelry.
    • Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

    Day 4 / Fly to Luxor / Nile Cruise Excursions / Luxor

    • Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo (Check-out).
    • Transfer: Dunes & Beyond tour coordinator will meet you at the hotel lobby and escort you to Cairo Domestic Airport.
    • Flight: Board your flight to Luxor.
    • Arrival: Luxor Domestic Airport where Dunes & Beyond Tour Coordinator will meet you.
    • Transfer: In modern air-conditioned vehicle to Sonesta Nile Goddess Nile Cruise
    • Embarkation before lunch.
    • Lunch on board.
    • Visit East Bank: Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple Dinner on board and overnight in Luxor.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Day 5 / Nile Cruise Excursions / Luxor

    • Breakfast on board.
    • Visit the West Bank in Luxor: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon & Hatshepsut Temple.
    • Lunch on board Dinner on board & overnight in Luxor.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Day 6 / Nile Cruise Excursions / Edfu / Kom Ombo / Aswan

    • Breakfast on board Sail to Edfu.
    • Visit Horus Temple in Edfu.
    • Sail to Kom Ombo.
    • Lunch on board.
    • Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Horus in Kom Ombo.
    • Dinner on board & overnight in Kom Ombo.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Day 7 / Nile Cruise Excursions / Aswan

    • Sail to Aswan.
    • Breakfast on board Visit The High Dam, Philae Temple & Unfinished Obelisk.
    • Lunch on board.
    • Sail on the Nile River by Felucca around Agha Khan Mausoleum.
    • Dinner on board & overnight in Aswan.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

    Day 8 / Aswan / Disembarkation / Fly to Cairo

    • Breakfast on board.
    • Disembarkation.
    • Transfer: Dunes & Beyond tour coordinator will meet you at the cruise lobby and escort you to Aswan Domestic Airport.
    • Flight: Board your flight to Cairo.
    • Arrival: Cairo Domestic Airport where Dunes & Beyond Tour Coordinator will meet you.
    • Transfer: In modern air-conditioned vehicle to Le Meridien Cairo Airport.
    • Check-in.
    • Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

    Meals Included: Breakfast.

    Day 9 / Fly Back Home

    • Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo.
    • Check out.
    • Your Tour Coordinator will escort you to Cairo International Airport to board your flight home.
    • Meals Included: Breakfast.

    Accommodation

    Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir

    Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir is ideally located at the center of Cairo within few minutes walking distance from the Egyptian Museum, the Arab League building and few kilometers from Khan El Khalili.
    The hotel offers 295 modernly furnished hotel rooms and suites with free WiFi, 24 hour in-room dining/room service, an all-day dining offer, a lobby bar and on-site parking facilities

    Sonesta Nile Goddess Nile Cruise

    Sonesta Nile Goddess Cruise Ship offers 47 deluxe cabins, 2 Senator Suites, and 4 presidential suites with a private lounge. Sonesta Nile Goddess Cruise Ship docks in Luxor in front of Luxor Temple, and docks in Aswan at Nile Dream Dock (in front of Aswan Sports Club).

    Le Meridien Cairo Airport

    Le Méridien Cairo Airport is conveniently situated inside Cairo International Airport. There is a connecting bridge between the Hotel and Terminal 3 which makes This main terminal a few minutes wake from the hotel. The hotel provides inspiring cuisines & comfort. Guests' rooms are designed to reflect the ultimate comfort, provided with Le Méridien signature beds and several amenities such as LCD wall mounted TV’s and complimentary high speed internet access.

    Prices

    Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid till April 2025, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

    From May 2024 till September 2024

    Single:       $ 3,850 Per Person
    Double:     $ 3,050 Per Person

    From October 2024 till April 2025

    Single:       $ 4,315 Per Person
    Double:     $ 3,280 Per Person

    Prices Notes

    • These Rates are based on the minimum of Two Travelers and are not valid for Solo Travelers

    Inclusions

    • Meet and greet service by our Tour Coordinators at airports
    • Follow-up from our guest relations staff during your stay
    • All transfers to/from airports by a private air-conditioned vehicles
    • Domestic flight tickets: Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
    • Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast
    • Accommodation for 4 nights on board Deluxe Nile Cruise on Full Board Basis
    • All sightseeing tours in Cairo as per the itinerary are Private Tours with Local Guide
    • All sightseeing tours on board the Nile Cruise as per the itinerary are Private Tours with Local Guide
    • English-speaking Tour Guide during your sightseeing Tours in Cairo
    • English Speaking Tour Guide during the Nile Cruise Excursions
    • Entrance fees to all sites as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Bottled water during the Excursions in Egypt
    • Portage at Hotels & Airports
    • Service Charges and Taxes

    Exclusions

    • International Flights
    • Entry visa to Egypt (USD 25.00 per person)
    • Any optional tours
    • Personal Extras
    • Gratuities & Tipping

    Children Policy

    • Up to 2 years: FREE
    • Age from 2 and below 6 years: 25% of adult price
    • Age from 6 up to 11 years: 50% of adult price
    • Ages 12 and Up: adult price.

    Notes :

    • Children policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents ( Maximum 1 Child sharing parent's room )
    • If your tour includes airfare, additional charges for your children may apply.

    Payment Policy

    • Reservations should be made as early as possible to book your selected trip, confirmation is subject to availability. Once we confirm the availability for your selected trip, a deposit of 30 % should be received by Credit Card, Wire Transfer or Western Union to secure the space
    • The remaining amount (70% of the total amount due) should be paid 60 days prior to the trip date otherwise space will be released
    • For trips booked less than 60 days prior to the trip date, full payment should be received to secure the space
    • During the Christmas and New Year holidays, full payment should be received to secure the space

    Cancellation Policy

    • Cancellation must be notified in written format (by email)
    • In case of cancellation within 60 days prior to arrival date, the guest will be charged 30% from the package rate.
    • In case of cancellation within 59 days prior to arrival date the guest will be charged 100% from the package rate.

    In case you have any questions or comments, our staff is more than willing to assist you

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