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Egypt Group 8 Days
  • Cultural
  • Cruise

Package Details

.../Cairo/Luxor

Luxor/Esna/Edfu

Edfu/Kom Ombo/Aswan

Aswan

Experience Egypt as the Pharaohs did, sailing through Upper Egypt along the glorious River Nile and concluding your journey in the vibrant and historic city of Cairo.

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Detailed Itinerary

  • Day : 1.../Cairo/Luxor

  • Day : 2Luxor/Esna/Edfu

  • Day : 3Edfu/Kom Ombo/Aswan

  • Day : 4Aswan

  • Day : 5Aswan/Cairo

  • Day : 6Cairo

  • Day : 7Cairo

  • Day : 8Cairo/...

Day

1

.../Cairo/Luxor

Arrival at the international airport in Cairo, one of our English-speaking representatives will help you to carry out all pertinent procedures in the area of immigration and visas and direct you to the departure gate for the domestic flight to Luxor.

Arrival in Luxor and assistance by our staff in customs procedures and transfer by private vehicle to the motor ship.
Cold dinner in the cabin and overnight on board in Luxor.

* Delivery of the "safety pack" that includes a mask, disinfectant gel, gloves, and disposable headphones for visits.
Luxor
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day

2

Luxor/Esna/Edfu

Breakfast on board.

Departure from the boat in a private vehicle and accompanied by a local English-speaking guide, to the other bank of the Nile to visit the famous Necropolis of Thebes, one of the most important symbols of this ancient civilization. In this complex you can find a true archaeological treasure that constitutes one of the main wonders of Egypt: the Valley of the Kings that houses the pharaonic tombs of the most famous pharaohs (you can visit up to 3 tombs) and also includes the Tomb of the Pharaoh Seti I, the most spectacular of the Valley of the Kings, its passages and chambers go deeper than any other tomb in the bowels of the Theban mountain and its polychrome bas-reliefs exhibit an extraordinary quality. It is certainly a magnificent and charming tomb whose discovery is due to one of the most intrepid men among the pioneers of Egyptology, Giovani Batista Belzoni.

The visit will continue with the funerary temple of Ramses III, currently known as the Medinat Habu temple, and with a panoramic visit of the Temple of Queen Hashepsut. Later, you will admire the remains of the Temple of Amenophis III, an enclosure that will welcome you with the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic twin seated stone statues that still survive through the centuries.

Return to the ship for lunch and then visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak that stand out for their majesty and architectural finesse. After this exciting day, you will return to the motorboat to set sail for Esna. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure to relax and enjoy sailing on the Nile.

In the evening, have dinner on board as we sail to Edfu.
Valley of the Kings & Luxor and Karnak Temples
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day

3

Edfu/Kom Ombo/Aswan

Breakfast on board.

Departure by horse-drawn carriage to the temple of worship of the god Horus. This sanctuary represents the best-preserved Egyptian temple, but it remained hidden under the sand for several centuries, until the French archaeologist Auguste Mariette discovered it in the mid-19th century. Return to the ship and sail to Kom Ombo while we have lunch.

Arrival at Kom Ombo. In this village an excursion will await you - on foot - to the temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the god Haroeris, the falcon god, and Sobek, the crocodile god. Later, there will be a brief visit to an exhibition of mummified crocodiles in good condition that will help you better understand the culture of Ancient Egypt.

Return to the motor ship and continue sailing to Aswan while dinner is served at the ship's restaurant. Night on board in Aswan.
Edfu & Kom Ombo
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day

4

Aswan

Breakfast on board.

Optional Tour to Abu Simbel (consult supplement)

The temples of Abu Simbel are located 280 km - 3 hours approx by bus. These impressive temples were on the verge of disappearing due to the construction of the Aswan Dam, but thanks to the worldwide appeal of UNESCO it was possible to rescue these temples by moving them piece by piece to the current site (200 meters further back and 60 meters higher of the original site) and that has allowed it to last until today. The main landmark of the complex is the Temple of Ramses II, whose main facade features 4 astonishing 20-meter-high statues and represents the majesty of Ancient Egypt. If you walk inside, you will find an extensive gallery and several rooms to honor the gods of Egyptian culture. In Abu Simbel you will also find the temple dedicated to Nafertari, the favorite wife of this pharaoh. On the main façade there are 6 statues of equal size that represent Ramses II on 4 occasions and Nafertari herself on 2, but always with different attributes. When we finish the visit at mid-morning we begin our return to the ship to arrive at lunch time.

For those who do not want to join the optional excursion, free morning to walk around Aswan or rest and enjoy the ship's facilities

In the afternoon, we will go on an included excursion in a felucca, typical Egyptian sailboats, to enjoy the view of the botanical garden, elephantine island, and the mausoleum of the chief of the Ismailis Agha Khan. At the end of this tour, there is the possibility of optionally extending this visit to the Nubian Village (consult supplement). In the Nubian Village, you will be able to enjoy the varied life of the Nubians and see their artisan products. Return to the motor ship and dinner on board.
Aswan & Abu Simbel
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day

5

Aswan/Cairo

Breakfast on board and disembark.

Departure by private vehicle to the Aswan pier where you will embark by boat to the small island of Agilika where the temple of Philae is located, the temple in honor of the goddess Isis that Ptolemy II ordered to be built, and which is one of the few places that explains the legend of Osiris, Isis and Horus. Later, we will see the contrast between antiquity and modernity with a visit to the famous Aswan Dam, a gigantic work of hydraulic engineering that began construction in the early 1960s and was completed in the late 1960s with the help of the USSR.

We return to the motor ship for lunch and pick up our bags and then head to the Aswan airport to catch a domestic flight to Cairo. For your convenience, an English-speaking representative will accompany you at all times to assist you in any situation that may arise and help you with the hotel registration.

Free dinner and accommodation
Aswan/Cairo
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day

6

Cairo

Breakfast at the hotel.

Meeting with your local guide and departure by private vehicle to the Guizeh plateau where the three Pyramids are located, of which the only one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is located: the Great Pyramid of Cheops. This famous 230-meter high monument is just one part of a huge funerary complex. You will also visit the valley temple that is part of the funerary complex of King Kefren with the giant sphinx that presides over his head and with a lion's body and we will continue towards the esplanade from where you will have a great view of the 3 Pyramids.

Continuation of the excursion with lunch in a typical restaurant and afterward, you will visit the Saqqara necropolis, a complex that UNESCO declared a World Heritage Site. Here the funerary complex of King Djoser and his step pyramid stand out. The latter is the first stone construction erected in the world and symbolizes the evolution of pyramidal construction. In addition, we will be able to visit some of the mastabas, which are tombs dedicated to the nobles.

Later we will return to the hotel where you will have dinner at your leisure.
Pyramids & Sakkara
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day

7

Cairo

Breakfast at the hotel.

Next, we will start the city tour concentrating on the main points of interest of the largest city in all of Africa. The visit begins with the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, where Tutankhamun's treasure stands out among numerous collections of objects from different periods of the Pharaonic era with incalculable cultural value. The entrance to this site will give you a unique opportunity to learn in great detail the operation of this civilization.

After a stop for lunch, we will visit the Coptic Quarter, an area of ​​the city characterized by being a melting pot of religions in the course of history where Christians, Jews and Muslims have coexisted. Its monuments include the Hanging Church, built on the Fortress of Babylon; the Church of San Sergio, where it is believed that the Holy Family went into exile in it when they fled from Herod; and the Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest in the country dating from the 7th century.

Later you will go to the area of ​​the Saladin Citadel, a fortress where the imposing Mohamed Ali Mosque stands out, as well as several museums and gardens that are hidden within its walls. And finally, we will head to Fatimi Cairo, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. This area was founded in the 10th century as a royal enclosure for the Fatimid caliphs, therefore, it is full of mosques and other Islamic constructions of great historical importance. And they will be able to stroll through the picturesque bazaar of Khan el-Khalili, a former commercial area of ​​the 14th century where today you can buy all kinds of souvenirs without forgetting the traditional haggling. Later return to the hotel where you will have the rest of the afternoon/night free.
Cairo
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Day

8

Cairo/...

You will have breakfast at the hotel before departing for Cairo International Airport in an air-conditioned vehicle. Take advantage of the journey to contemplate the last view of this beautiful city that brims with history in each of its corners. For your convenience, an English-speaking representative will accompany you at all times to assist you in any situation that may arise.
Cairo/...
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner

Terms & Conditions

General conditions:
  • All prices are in private service based on 1 person, 2-3 people, 4-6 people and 7-10 people. To quote larger groups please contact us and we will answer you as soon as possible.
  • The order of the visits is generic and may vary according to certain circumstances at the destination.
  • Waiting time at the airport upon arrival is 2 hours.
  • Some breakfasts and/or lunches may be picnics, due to the schedule of domestic flights or the logistics of some visits.
  • Triple rooms are actually double rooms with an extra bed so we do not recommend it for convenience.

Visas:
  • Visas in Egypt are processed upon arrival at any international airport in the country. Upon arrival, a representative from Galaxia Tours will be waiting for you before passport control to help you with all the visa processing.

Children Policy:
  • Children 0-2 years old: Free of charge sharing the same bed with their parents.
  • Children 2-11.99 years old: 35% discount on the adult price, sharing the same bed with their parents.
  • From the age of 12 onwards, they are treated as adults.

Cancellation policy:
  1. During High and Low Season:
  • You can cancel the package free of charge 21 days before arrival
  • Cancellation between 20-10 days before arrival, there will be 80% cancellation fees
  • Cancellation between 09-0 days before arrival, there will be 100% cancellation fees
  1. During Holiday Seasons:
  • You can cancel the package free of charge 30 days before arrival
  • Cancellation received 21 days before arrival there will be 100% expenses

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