Cairo (3N)-Nile Cruise (3N)
Overview
Egypt, a country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, dates to the time of the pharaohs. Millennia-old monuments sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including Giza’s colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx as well as Luxor’s hieroglyph-lined Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings tombs. The capital, Cairo, is home to Ottoman landmarks like Muhammad Ali Mosque and the Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities.
Highlights
- Transfer From Cairo Airport to Hotel.
- Giza Pyramid sightseeing.
- Cairo – Alexandria – Cairo.
- Arrival to Aswan – Boarding the Nile cruise – Philae, High Dam .
- Kom Ombo – Edfu.
- Edfu – Luxor.
- Transfer from Hotel – Airport – Hotel.
Itinerary
Arrival to Cairo international airport
Meet & assistance through passports and customs formalities by the representatives of CTIA Holidays.
Transfer to your hotel (normal check in @ 14:00)
Overnight at your hotel.
After morning breakfast proceed to visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramid of Giza, Sphinx, then visit Memphis & Saqqara Step Pyramid. After sightseeing return back to hotel. Evening free for shopping and personal activities. Overnight at Cairo.
Breakfast at your hotel, you may be interested to visit Alexandria as an optional tour where you will explore Library of Alexandria, Montazah Gardens & overview Qaitebey forte from outside & visit Pompey’s Pillar, Al Morsi Abu Alabas Mosque, Mark church
Lunch at Local restaurant
Back to Cairo
Overnight at your hotel.
Breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport fly to Aswan, you will be met by CTIA Holidays representative, start a visit the romantic and majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika and High Dam.
Transfer to your Nile Cruise for check in and enjoy the lunch on board.
(Early morning optional tour to Abu Simble if you like)
Breakfast buffet, sail to Kom Ombo, and visit the magnificent Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile-god Sobek &
Followed by sailing to Edfu
Enjoy lunch and Dinner on board & overnight.
Today you have a chance to explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu and Visit Horus Temple, and then sail to Esna and follow sailing to Luxor at around
Your Egyptologist will guide you around the Temple of Luxor and then onwards to the Temple of
Enjoy lunch and Dinner on board & (Optional at the evening) Sound light show in Karnak.
Disembarkation after breakfast buffet, then visit the Valley of the You will also have the chance to visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. On the way back to the river Nile, you will pass by the famed Colossi of Memnon, known in Ancient Greek times for their haunting voices at dawn
Then transfer to the airport for final departure.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 03 Nights hotel accommodations in Cairo.
- 03 Nights hotel accommodations in Nile Cruise.
- 06 Breakfast 04 Lunch & 03 Dinner.
- Pyramid Sightseeing.
- Cairo – Alexandria – Cairo Tour.
- Arrival to Aswan – Boarding the Nile cruise – Philae, High Dam .
- Kom Ombo – Edfu.
- Edfu – Luxor.
- All sightseeing & Transfer by well maintain vehicle.
Cost Excludes
- Lunch & dinner.
- Guest Insurance.
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions.
- Personal Expenses.
- All Entry fees.
- Air Fare / Train Fare.
- VISA Fees (If Applicable).
- 5% GST & Applicable TCS.
FAQs
India is 2 hour and 30 minutes ahead of Egypt.
Your flying time to Egypt from Kolkata is 10 hrs 30mins to 11hrs.
The best time to visit Egypt is between the months of October and April. The climate is cooler and pleasant during these months, making it an ideal time for sightseeing in this country.
Majority of the people in Egypt speak Arabic. But the majority of the people understand English, which makes it easy to communicate with tourists.
If you are planning to tour the whole city, 7-10 days will be perfect.
The Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx, the temples of Luxor, Abu Simbel and Karnak Temples are some beautiful monuments that are quite famous in Egypt.
No, visa on arrival is not available in Egypt