Classical Egypt Tour & Nile Cruise - 11 days

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Highlights

Aswan (Egypt)- Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs

Cairo (Egypt)- Gaze in awe at the ancient Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum

Dendera (Egypt)- Explore the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor, with its exquisitely decorated ceiling

Kom Ombo (Egypt)- Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Luxor (Egypt)- Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night

Luxor West Bank (Egypt)- Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Nile cruising (Egypt)- Cruise the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan on board a 5 star river cruiser

Itinerary

Day 1 -Arrival Cairo Airport - Free Time in Cairo- Cairo & Overnight
Welcome to Egypt and the start of your holiday! Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by a representative from On the Jordan Horizons Tours. The rest of the day is free to relax or those arriving early can opt to join a Backstreets Tour of Cairo which departs the hotel at 10am. Note: If you would like to extend your stay, we offer an Alexandria Day Trip before your tour starts or on the final day and can arrange pre/post tour accommodation upon request.
Overnight: Cairo | Meals: Breakfast

Day 2 - Pyramids of Giza & Overnight
Today see the incredible pyramids and the iconic Sphinx at The Giza Plateau. Perhaps opt to ride a camel. Later we travel to Saqqara, to explore the myriad of tombs and temples at the site and see Zhoser's step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh's chief architect in 2700 BC.
Overnight: Cairo | Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Grand Egyptian Museum - Luxor
We take a guided tour of the vast new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza this morning. In this incredible 490,000 sq. m complex we'll discover a mind-boggling array of relics and antiquities from almost every period of ancient Egyptian history, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Then we head over to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to visit the fascinating Royal Mummies' Hall, where the mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are on display. Returning to the hotel there's time to relax by the pool before we board the overnight sleeper train to Luxor this evening.
Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we'll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.
Overnight: Sleeper Train | Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Luxor & Dendera
We arrive into Luxor this morning and drive to Dendera which is one of Egypt's best preserved temple complexes, located 60km north of Luxor. This vast complex covers 40,000 square meters and its temples, chapels and shrines were gradually built over thousands of years. Dendera's crowning glory is the 2000-year-old Temple of Hathor with its exquisitely decorated ceiling. After our guided tour of this incredible site, we return to Luxor where the afternoon if free to spend at leisure. Take a stroll around town or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool and soak up the sunshine.
This evening there is an optional visit to view the beautiful Temple of Luxor at night. Book and pay locally.
Overnight: Luxor | Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temples
4000-year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its very best and this morning we visit Luxor’s famous West Bank. Our first stop is the famous Valley of the Kings, which is studded with beautifully decorated pharaoh's tombs, some of which you can enter. After exploring this incredible site, we travel on to visit the striking limestone, colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut, who was one of only three Egyptian ruling queens. On the West Bank we'll also see the imposing 18m-high Colossi of Memnon, which are all that remains of the temple of the hedonistic Amenophis III.
Returning to the East Bank we check-in on board a 5-star Nile cruiser which will be our home for the next four nights. Enjoy lunch and some rest and relaxation on board before we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak later this afternoon. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers.
Overnight: Nile cruiser | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6 - Nile Cruising
Nile cruising. Today we set sail downstream. Relax on deck and go for a swim, soak up the sunshine and enjoy the views as we cruise the river Nile.
Overnight: Nile cruiser | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7 - Kom Ombo Temple
Nile cruising. Enjoy another day relaxing on board the cruiser as we sail the Nile to the Temple of Kom Ombo today, which is dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. This temple is unusual because everything is architecturally is doubled and perfectly symmetrical along the main axis of the temple including twin halls, courts, colonnades, sanctuaries and entrances. After a guided tour of the temple, we continue our journey, arriving into Aswan this evening.
Overnight: Nile cruiser | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8 - Aswan, Abu Simbel & the Philae Temple
Consider the optional early morning excursion to the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel today. Please see our Abu Simbel by Road add-on for more info. Alternatively, you can spend the morning at leisure. This afternoon we take a short motorboat trip to Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple dates from 4th century BC but the Ptolemies and the Romans up to 3rd century AD built most of the existing structures. In danger of being completely submerged by the rising water of Lake Nasser, in 1972 UNESCO stepped in and an 8-year rescue effort was undertaken to relocate the entire temple 20m higher on nearby Agilika Island.
Overnight: Nile Cruiser | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9 - Aswan at leisure - Cairo
Today offers free time for you to discover Aswan - your way. Consider a visit to the Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie wrote the novel Death on the Nile or opt for a visit to the well-curated Nubian Museum.
Late this afternoon, we board the overnight train (twin berth sleeper cabins provided) for our journey back to Cairo.
Overnight: Sleeper Train | Meals: Breakfast

Day 10 - Cairo - Old City tour or relax
Arriving into Cairo this morning, transfer to the hotel and check in. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the hotel facilities or you can opt to or join us for an optional tour visiting Old Cairo, Coptic Cairo and the Citadel of Saladin (book locally).
Overnight: Cairo | Meals: Breakfast

Day 11 - Cairo - Airport & departure
Our tour comes to an end today with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast

Included :
-Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners
-4 nights at hotels, 4 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
-2 overnight trains from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo (private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
-An airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 11
-Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera and Aswan
-Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
-All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included:
-International flights and visa
-Tip for your tour guide Entrance Fees: USD$110-120pp, paid in local currency

Tour Booking Conditions

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-(A)- Our multi-day tours are completely tailor made to fit individual preferences. Because those tours are customized, kindly check with us for rates for your requested tour. Note it is possible to select the desired accommodation standard 3, 4 or 5-star / typically offers are based on standard rooms in related hotels unless otherwise stated, upgraded room categories and / or family rooms would incur a surcharge. If interested to book accommodation directly yourself – please get in touch. -(B)- Accommodation choices and preferences will be considered, yet can’t be guaranteed as this is subject to hotel or camp availability and policies. Alternatives of same desired level can be secured (subject to availability). -(C)- For FTIs (small groups up to 6 guests) - local spot guide in Petra and Jerash would be included (who’d only join during your visit in Petra or Jerash only – if your visit includes either site) please see notes. Yet for groups of 7 guests and more it is mandated by law that we secure a government licensed Guide to escort the group from start till drop off to any destination in Jordan. -(D)- All quotes are based on English speaking local or government licensed guides. Other languages are subject to availability and can’t be guaranteed especially at peak season times, and can ultimately incur a surcharge. -(E)- The Local guides (who are at the visitor’s center of Petra site) are assigned at the visitor's center of the site on a turn-basis. Travel Agencies cannot guarantee the quality of their services. - We endeavor to utilize the guiding services of a licensed guide who is known to our agency. During peak times we might provide you with a guide from the Petra Visitors center. As these guides are not known to our agency, we cannot guarantee the level of their service. Any complaints about problems encountered with the guides from the Petra Visitors center should be directed to the Petra Visitors Centre directly at the conclusion of your guided tour.

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