Egypt The Royal Tour

An 11- Day Tour of Egypt with extended stay in Cairo

Here's the best of Egypt in 11 days : A good look at Cairo and a 5-day cruise along the Nile, locally escorted at all times

The view from the Cataract Hotel in Aswan

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Compare with the 14-day Sun and Fun in Egypt

DAY 1 - CAIRO- Start Daily in Cairo , subject to cruise availability
Our representative greets you at the airport and whisks you to your hotel. Complimentary visa is issued upon arrival for American, EU , Australian, NZ , Singaporean & Japanese citizens, passports must be valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of your arrival .

Visa will be issued upon arrival.
As you exit the gate, you will pass through a door or two , down some stairs , then walk for 2-5 minutes , until you pass the duty free shops, at the end of a wide corridor , you will see the security officers. There you will be met by a local representative, who will be holding a sign with the name you prefer to use for the sign .
Our local representative will then take your passport to obtain a stamp from the cashier / bank window and escort you to speak with the passport officer. He will escort you through another last check on your passport as you exit the passport control, into customs area, he will assist you in collecting your luggage and clearing customs . After exiting the terminal, our local representative will escort you (private vehicle) to the hotel

DAY 2 - CAIRO (BLD)
On your first full day in Egypt we show you the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx,a very short camel rid ( 10 minutes ) more as a photo op :-) with the Pyramids in the background , the Citadel of Saladin, and the Mohammed Ali Mosque, made of alabaster. Lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a walking tour of the legendary Khan El Khalili 12th century Bazaar district .

DAY 3 - CAIRO (B)
Cairo is yours to explore on your own or enjoy a day at leisure.
In The evening we return to Giza Plateau for the Sound and Light show

DAY 4 -Cairo / ASWAN (BD)
After an early breakfast, fly to ASWAN ., where we'll settle you into your hotel .
Afternoon tour of the Nubian Museum, then for those who are interested: a complimentary short camel caravan & ride to visit a local Nubian Village for tea with the locals.

DAY 5 -Abu Simbel (BD)
Abu Simbel is a one of the most important highlight of your Egyptian adventure. Rising before dawn, we drive along the shore of Lake Nasser, watching the sky lighten and the sacred sun rise above the horizon. We reach the great temples while the air is clean, clear and cool, and the sun's light still golden just right for photographs. In the larger temple, colossal figures of Ramsis are seated with the gods and attended by his queen and daughters. The smaller temple is dedicated to Queen Nefertari, who appears as Hathor, the goddess of love, joy and fertility, symbolized by the benevolent cow. Ramses the Great's huge desert temple at Abu Simbel marked the southern border of the pharaoh's dominions. Rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser by an international effort, it is a marvel of sacred engineering. Twice a year ,and only then the sun penetrates to the Holy of Holies, illuminating the stone figures of Ramses and Nefertari. .

We explore these fine temple by ourselves in the quiet of the morning, admiring their ancient aura and artistry, after which retire to a comfortable hotel for refreshments. Just as planeloads of visitors arrive to throng the temples . Overnight at Seti I hotel , modest 4 stars. Dinner is included at the hotel

Day 6 - Aswan / Nile Cruise (BLD)
Fly back to Aswan , arriving in time for a late lunch on board your Nile cruiser. Welcome fruit basket awaits you in your cabin. In the afternoon we enjoy a leisurely sail by graceful felucca on the Nile.

DAY 7 - ASWAN & KOM OMBO (BLD)
First we tour the awesome Aswan dams, and next an ancient granite quarry complete with an unfinished obelisk. Then we go by motor launch to the island temples of Philae. Re-embarking on our Nile cruiser, we sail downstream to Kom Ombo to visit its twin temples.

DAY 8- EDFU & ESNA Tuesday (BLD)
We moor in Edfu, climb aboard horse-drawn carriages, and clip-clop through the town to the Temple of Horus, Egypt's best-preserved temple. Re-embarking, we cruise to Esna and its great temple dedicated to Khnum, the creator-god. Evening finds us in Luxor.

DAY 9- LUXOR (BLD)
Crossing the Nile , we tour the magnificent tombs in the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, and the Ancient Workers Village at Deir El Medineh, as soon as Nefertari is opened again, we will reinstate it in our programs. We tour as well the great temple of Queen Hatshepsut & Colossi of Memnon .

DAY 10 - LUXOR & CAIRO (B)
The gigantic Great Temple of Amon at Karnak, and the mighty Temple of Luxor are our goals in the morning, followed by a return flight to Cairo. In the afternoon, wander through the city on your own, or do your last-minute shopping.

DAY 11 - CAIRO (B)
Our representative escorts you to the airport for your homeward flight. Bon Voyage

RATES per person in USD

The rates include :

• All airfares within Egypt in economy class , tax included .
  
• All transfers within Egypt, always on a private basis , private air-conditioned vehicle, private chauffeur.
  
• Preset menu meals including B = Breakfast, (or cB, Continental Breakfast) L = Lunch, D = Dinner .
  
• Guided sightseeing as per itinerary including all entrance fees.
  
• Hotel & Nile Cruise as listed, including all tax & service charges.
  
• Your Nile Cruise cabin is always an outside cabin.
  
• Large bottle of water per person per day delivered to your cabin while on board the cruise .
  
• Afternoon tea daily onboard the cruise .
  
• Tea/ Coffee and one small bottle of water per person with each meal
  
• Complimentary visa is issued upon arrival for American, Australian, NZ, EU , Singaporean & Japanese citizens, passports must be valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of your arrival

His Majesty King Farouk and Her Majesty Queen Farida
Egypt's Last Royal Family

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