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.
- Edfu – Luxor.
- Luxor West Bank.
- Transfer from Cruise- Airport – Cruise.
Itinerary
On arrival you will find your guide waiting for you then you will be transferred to visit the High Dam and the Philae temple. Transfer to the cruise. Boarding before lunch. Lunch on board. Sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Visit the temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu. Dinner on board. Overnight in Edfu. Note: Cruise schedules may change due to some sailing reasons. We guarantee that you will do all the mentioned sights, but the order may vary.
Breakfast on board. Visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party. Overnight in Luxor.
Breakfast on board. Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties. King Tut’s tomb is with extra ticket. The Temple of Deir El Bahari of Queen Hatshepsut. On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile. Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure. Afternoon Tea. Overnight in Luxor.
Disembarkation. (Optional) Hot Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor an unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens and the Mountain on the Nobles. The flight is approximately 30:45 minutes depend on the weather Excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Proceed to Karnak, which is a serious of temples built in different reigns. Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypostyle Hallwith it’s 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. Transfer to Luxor Airport for final departure.
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- 03 Nights hotel accommodations in Nile Cruise.
- 03 Breakfast 03 Lunch & 03 Dinner.
- Edfu – Luxor.
- Luxor West Bank.
- 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 Egypat.
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
The distance between Dubai and Abu Dhabi by road is around 140 to 160km depending on the route you take.
Winter, between November and April, is the best time to visit Dubai.