Egypt Glory ( Egypt Overland Tours)

Enjoy Cairo the modern capital of an ancient land, Behold Aswan where Arabia meets Africa and the Nile is its most beautiful. Discover the mysteries of Luxor and Karnak, Sakkara and Memphis, train to Aswan, visit the East Bank of Luxor and more! (8 Days / 7 Nights).

Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Our representative will meet you to ensure a smooth path through immigration and customs. You have time to explore at your leisure before meeting your Egypt Top View tour escort and fellow travelers for a welcome drink at the hotel.

Day 2: Cairo/Desert Tour
Full-day outing to Sakkara and Memphis, followed by a visit to the most famous wonderland in the whole world - the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. At 10 pm we catch the overnight train to Aswan.

Day 3: Aswan
Arrive in Aswan, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Full-day excursion around the city visiting the Temple of Philae, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan hotel.

Day 4: Aswan/Luxor
Join an orientation cruise around Kitchener and Elephantine Islands. Late afternoon, we catch the train to Luxor. Arrive in Luxor, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Luxor hotel.

Day 5: Luxor
Today we visit the East Bank of Luxor:

• Luxor Temple
• Karnak Temple

Overnight in Luxor hotel.

Day 6: Luxor
Visit the West Bank of Luxor:

• Valley of the Kings
• Valley of the Queens
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Colossi of Memnon

Overnight, we travel by train back to Cairo.

Day 7: Cairo
Arrive Cairo and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Then we're off to the Egyptian Museum where most of the fabulous treasures of the Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to the Citadel -- home to Egyptian rulers for nearly 700 years. Later, we explore many attractions in the old Coptic area including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue (the Jewish Temple). Overnight in Cairo hotel.

Day 8: Depart Cairo
Farewell to Egypt today. Our tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Transfers from/to the airport.
• All fully-guided tours in Cairo, Giza, Aswan, and Luxor (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
• Fluent, English-speaking tour guides throughout your program.
• First-class train tickets from Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo on an air-conditioned Spanish train with reclining seats.
• All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor. All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast.
• All transfer and pick-up services.
• All service charges and taxes.

TOUR EXCLUDES:

• Entrance fees of the sites. We do not charge in advance for site entrance fees to add flexibility to your program as you may choose to skip one or more sites depending upon your interests.
• Drinks, phone calls, laundry, tips and any other items of a personal nature.

NOTES:

• All of our tours can start on any day, however confirmation in advance is still highly recommended.
• All of our tours can be customized to fit your time, budget, and interests.
• Optional day trips and activities (Add-Ons) are available upon request and include the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, shopping at the Khan El-Khalily Market, an excursion to the Fayoum Oasis, and much more.
• Optional day-trip to (Abu Simbel) can be added to this program, upon request.
• All day trips leave in small groups and are accompanied by a professional tour guide.
• There are no time constraints for any of the day trips. The time spent depends only upon our guests' desires and the official opening/closing times of the sites.
• Additional accommodation nights can be arranged upon request.
• The tour price is 260 US$ per person, based on double occupancy. There is a 60 US$ single supplement charge.