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Death on the Nile
Tombs of Ancient
Egyp
Day 1: Cairo (no meals)
Arrive at Cairo Airport where our representative
will meet and assist you through customs and
then you
claim your baggage. You will be
transferred to your selected hotel for a free
evening. Overnight at your
Hotel.
Day 2: Cairo – Aswan
(B)
Today you will be transported back to the time
of the ancient Egyptians. Our friendly guide
will accompany you to the awe-inspiring Pyramids
and Sphinx at Giza and then onwards to Sakkara
to see the first pyramid
ever built - the Step
Pyramid of Zosser. Later that night you will
catch the overnight sitting train to Aswan.
Overnight sitting Train.
Day 3: Aswan (no Meals)
Arrive in Aswan where you will be met and
transferred to your selected Hotel. Your
afternoon tour starts
at the High Dam and its
huge lake then take a short ferry ride to the
Romantic and Majestic Philae Temple. Tonight you
can explore the many bazaars and small streets
of Aswan or enjoy dinner on one of the many
floating restaurants along the Nile. Overnight
at your Hotel.
Day 4: Aswan – Luxor
(B)
Optional tour to Abu Simbel Morning excursion on
a traditional felucca to visit Elephantine and
Kitchener Island’s. The rest of the day is free
before catching the train to Luxor. Upon arrival
you will be met and transferred to your selected
hotel. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 5: Luxor (B)
Free morning then you have the afternoon tour to
the East Bank of Luxor. Entry is down the avenue
of
Ram Headed Sphinx to reach the Monumental
Temple of Karnack and then continue onto Luxor
Temple.
You have time this evening to enjoy this
vibrant and fascinating city. Overnight at your
Hotel.
Day 6: Luxor – Cairo
(B)
After an early morning start you cross over to
the West Bank of Luxor where the Valley of the
Kings &
Queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and
the Colossi of Memnon awaits you. The afternoon
is free to
relax or for the energetic perhaps
take a visit to the Luxor Museum. Later that
evening you will board the overnight sitting
train to return to Cairo. Overnight sitting
Train.
Day 7: Cairo (No Meals)
Arrive in Cairo where you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. After freshening up
you will enjoy the legendary treasures of the
Egyptian Museum. Take a look at some of the most
exquisite and ancient
artifacts and statues in
history. Then see the Islamic areas of Cairo
including the Citadel of Saladin -
boasting the
famous Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Then
onto the Coptic area of Cairo where
the Romans
constructed the fortress of Babylon which is
built over the ruins of two towers of the
fortress
the church of St Mary or more commonly
know as the Hanging Church, followed by St
Serguis which is
said to be the resting place
for the holy family. Overnight at your Hotel.
Day 8: Cairo (B)
Transfer to the Cairo Airport for your departure
flight.
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A Tour
Tour
Costs:
Prices vary
from season to season. Please email your
approximate arrival dates to enable us to
provide an accurate quotation.
Tour Facts:
- Tour Departs: Daily.
- Arrival / Departure: Airport transfers
included
- Transport: Private air-conditioned mini van
and 1st class sitting train.
- Accommodation: 5 Nights hotel & 2 Nights 1st
class sitting train.
- Meals: 5 breakfasts.
- Guides: Egyptologist guide in all the sites.
Tours: Cairo Pyramids,
Sphinx, Sakkara, Museum & City tour. Aswan
Phalie Temple and High
Dam. Luxor West & East
Banks.
Hotels (*3 or * 4
and * 5 ) upon Request– optional additional
Nights can be added upon request.
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