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PEARLS OF EGYPT |
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3 NIGHTS CAIRO , 3 NIGHTS NILE CRUISE , 3 NIGHTS HURGHADA WITH SLEEPER TRAIN , 11 DAYS |
| ITINERARY |
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| Day 1 |
Cairo Arrival
Arrive at Cairo airport and meet with your transferman for assistance through customs and baggage claim. Transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Cairo.
(No meals)
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| Day 2 |
Full Day Pyramids Tour
Today you will set out on a full day tour of the pyramids. Visit the vast Necropolis of Saqqara, including tombs from all periods of Egyptian history. The highlight of the tour is undoubtedly the Step Pyramid of King Zoser, the first stone structure to appear in the world. In the afternoon, we continue with our visit to the three Pyramids, Valley Temple and Sphinx of Giza, the world’s oldest tourist attractions. At the end of the day you will be returned to your hotel. Stay overnight in Cairo.
(Breakfast & Lunch)
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| Day 3 |
Cairo - Aswan (sleeper train)
Enjoy a free day in Cairo. In the evening you will be transferred to the train station for your overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
(Breakfast & Dinner on train)
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| Day 4 |
Aswan
Arrive in Aswan and transfer to to your Nile cruise vessel. Enjoy the afternoon free at your own leisure. Overnight on board in Aswan.
All meals included while on board cruiser.
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| Day 5 |
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu
Visit the highlights of Aswan, the High Dam and the Temple of Philae which was over flooded by the Nile. It was dismantled and reassembled in a new site on Agilika Island, about 500 km from its former site on Philae Island. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temple shared by two Gods, Sobek and Haroeris. Continue to Edfu and stay overnight.
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| Day 6 |
Edfu - Esna - Luxor
Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, a beautiful Egyptian temple distinguished by its huge splendid structure that blends Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Sail to Esna and cross the lock. Sail to Luxor and stay overnight.
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Luxor - Hurghada
Disembark after breakfast. Finish your cruise excursions by crossing to the West Bank and visiting the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Transfer to Hurghada and check-in to your hotel. Stay overnight in Hurghada.
(Breakfast & Dinner)
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| Day 8 |
Hurghada
Enjoy a day of leisure in Hurghada. Stay overnight in Hurghada.
(Breakfast & Dinner)
OPTIONAL EXCURSION - Desert Safari
Take the opportunity to discover the Egyptian desert and Bedouin’s life. You will depart Hurghada at 13.00 and drive through the desert stopping to take in the beautiful sunset. Continue driving to Bedouin camp for a BBQ dinner. After dinner you will be transferred back to your hotel.
Price: 70 USD per person.
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| Day 9 |
Hurghada
Free day in Hurghada. Stay overnight in Hurghada.
(Breakfast & Dinner)
OPTIONAL EXCURSION - Giftun Island
Pick up from your hotel and drive to the port, where you will embark for Giftun Island. Sailing time is around 2 hours. We will have the opportunity to stop for some snorkeling before arriving to the Island. Lunch is included. Enjoy time to relax and swim. We return to Hurhgada in the early evening where you will be transferred to your hotel.
Price: 60 USD per person.
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| Day 10 |
Hurghada - Cairo (flight)
After breakfast at the hotel you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Cairo.
(Breakfast)
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| Day 11 |
Departure
After breakfast you will be transferred by private air conditioned vehicle to the airport and be assisted through airport formalities for your international departure flight. The end of the services.
(Breakfast)
Our tours are GUARANTEED to depart TUESDAY. To serve you better, tours are operated in small groups of 1 to 6 persons. For group requests of 8 people or more you will receive our special group discount. |
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| WHAT'S INCLUDED |
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3 nights on 5 star Nile Cruise including all meals, guidance & accommodation. |
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All accommodation in 4 or 5 star hotels (3 nights in Cairo, 3 nights in Hurghada). |
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All domestic taxes&fees, there are no hidden costs. |
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All meals mentioned in the itinerary. |
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All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary including, transportation, guidance & entrance fees. |
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All transfers mentioned in the itinerary. |
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Domestic flight tickets from Hurghada to Cairo. |
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Sleeper train tickets from Cairo to Aswan. |
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| WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED |
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Any drinks with meals. |
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Any international airfares. |
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Any medical services. |
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Any tips to the guide, driver or staff at hotels/restaurants or on cruise. |
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Items of a personal nature. |
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Visa to Egypt (if needed). |
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