Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Luxor, Hurghada
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Remarkable Red Sea with its rich variety of underwater ecosystem
On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Overnight Cairo.
Meet your guide at the hotel for departure on a full day tour of Cairo. You will visit the Egyptian Museum, following which you will have lunch at one of Cairo’s restaurants. After lunch, visit the Pyramids of Giza and the famous Sphinx. Overnight Cairo.
Transfer to Cairo airport to fly to Aswan. Arrival at Aswan airport. Our representative will be there to meet and escort you to your 3 nights Cruise. Embarkation and check in before lunch on board. In the afternoon you will visit the High Dam and Philae Temple. After that you will experience the short adventure trip on the Nile by a Felucca (small boat), sailing around the islands where you will view Elephantine Island, the Botanical Garden and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Overnight on board in Aswan.
Early morning sail to Kom Ombo. In Kom Ombo, visit the temples of Sobek and Horarios. Lunch on board. Relax and admire the beautiful scenery along the Nile while sailing to Edfu. In Edfu, take a tour by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus. Back on board and sail to Esna. Overnight on board while crossing the Esna Lock.
Sail to Luxor. After breakfast on board, visit the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board. Spend the afternoon at leisure. Overnight on board in Luxor.
Check out after breakfast on board. Transfer from Luxor to Hurghada by road, driving from the Nile Valley to the Red Sea. Upon arrival to Hurghada you will check in at your hotel. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore Hurghada. Overnight Hurghada.
Day at leisure to explore Hurghada on your own or a chance to go snorkelling. Overnight Hurghada.
Morning at leisure. In the late afternoon you will be taken for your farewell dinner with 4 x 4 for a Bedouin evening in the desert to watch the sunset and you may also experience a camel ride in the desert. After dinner return to your hotel. Overnight Hurghada.
Transfer to Hurghada airport for your departure flight to Cairo. End of services at Cairo airport.
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Accommodation in 4* or 5* hotels
3 nights Nile Cruise:
English speaking Egyptologist guide during all visits in Cairo
Resident guide on board Nile cruise
Tours as per itinerary
8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners
Transportation by air conditioned vehicle
Nile Cruise Aswan to Luxor
Flight from Cairo to Aswan – Economy class
Flight from Hurghada to Cairo – Economy class
Entry into the Great Pyramid in Giza
Hot air balloon ride in Luxor
Abu Simbel Tour from Aswan by air or land
Entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
Local taxes
Passport or visa fees
Entry visa into Egypt
Any beverages or food not listed in itinerary
Baggage and personal insurance of any kind
Hotel taxes, service charges and tips of any kind
Beverages during meals and any meal not expressly listed above
Any items of a personal nature
Entry to special sites such as:
All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.
Tours can be a combination of different regular tours and therefore coach changes may be required.
Cruise itineraries and cruise vessels are subject to change without notice.
Excursions on the cruise vessel are not private and are with a group.
Esna Lock closes periodically for maintenance throughout the year. As a result a transfer by coach is provided between Esna and Luxor. Although Sun Island Tours endeavours to advise passengers of this prior to departure it is not always possible.
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