Egypt Delight ( Egypt Niel cruise+ Hurgada)

12 Days / 11 Nights. Enjoy Egypt's blinking sites in Cairo, Giza and the Nile Valley, and then let your skin get touched by the rays of its shining sun, in the clear skies of Hurgada, on the Red Sea...

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/Nile Cruise
Today we'll join an orientation sail boat around Kitchener and Elephantine Islands, before we check on our Nile Cruise for overnight, sailing to Kom-Ombu.

Day 5: Nile Cruise
Visit the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Overnight on Cruise, sailing to Edfu.

Day 6: Nile Cruise/Luxor (East Bank)
Morning visit to one of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Sailing again to Luxor. By noon time, we arrive to Luxor hotel and check-in. This afternoon, enjoy a visit to the East Bank of Luxor:

• Luxor Temple
• Karnak Temple

Evening train to Aswan. Arrive Aswan, meet, transfer to hotel and check-in. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 7: Luxor (West Bank)
visit the West Bank of Luxor:

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

This afternoon, you'll catch the bus to Hurgara. Meet and transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hurgada hotel.

Day 8: Hurgada
Spend a relaxing day sailing around the nearby islands. Explore the underwater beauty of the coral reefs and marvel at the curious fish while swimming or snorkeling. Later a picnic lunch will be served, followed by your chance to relax and enjoy the sun, the sea, and the beautiful white sand beaches. Overnight in Hurgada hotel.

Day 9: Hurgada
Today a desert safari awaits you! Explore the colorful customs of the life of the Bedouin people and, of course, it wouldn't be a true adventure without a camel ride! Relax and watch the sunset before feasting on a barbeque dinner served in a Bedouin tent. Then, sit back, and be entertained by a traditional Bedouin dancing show. Overnight in Hurgada hotel.

Day 10: Hurgada/Cairo
Free morning at leisure. In the afternoon we catch the bus back to Cairo where we transfer to hotel and check-in. Overnight in Cairo hotel.

Day 11: Cairo/City Tour
Òoday 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. In the evening, we'll embark on a Nile River Steamer for an open buffet dinner accompanied by a folkloric Sufi ("whirling dervish") and belly-dancing show. Overnight in Cairo hotel.

Day 12: 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 (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
• Professional Egyptologist tour guides, fluently speaking the language of your choice.
• Two nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise ship with all meals included.
• First-class train tickets from Cairo/Aswan on an air-conditioned Spanish train with reclining seats.
• Air-conditioned bus transportation from Luxor to Hurgada and Hurgada to Cairo
• All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Hurgada. All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast.
• Snorkeling equipment on the boat trip in Hurgada.
• In Cairo, a Nile Dinner Cruise on a 5-star ship. Delight in an open buffet style dinner while enjoying the Sufi ("whirling dervish") and belly dancing show.
• 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 600 US$ per person, based on double occupancy. There is a 130 US$ single supplement charge.