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Home Africa Egypt 10-Day Egypt Ancient and Modern Exploration Tour (Enjoy 5-Star Hotel)

10-Day Egypt Ancient and Modern Exploration Tour (Enjoy 5-Star Hotel)

From $1,799 Per Person
Durations:
10 Days / 9 Nights
Departure City:
Cairo, Egypt
Tour Code:
EUE-EGYPT10-T
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• Classic exploration: Pyramids, Sphinx, ancient temples, old and new Cairo cities
• Special arrangements: Sightseeing along Nile River, leisure and entertainment on the Red Sea coast, airport transfers
• Enjoy comfort: Experience full five-star accommodation! Luxury cruise + beach resort + five-star hotels
• Diverse cuisine: Local Egyptian cuisine, rich Chinese food, and special

Departure Dates

  1. Minimum 2 people required.

Itinerary

Your pleasant journey begins the moment you land at Cairo Airport (CAI). Airport transfer service: A foreign driver will meet youaccording to the actual arrival time of your flight and take you back to the hotel for rest.

Today is a free day, andmealsareself-catered.
Notes: (Complimentary) Airport transfer service: An English-speaking representative will be waiting at the aircraft gateholding a sign with your name in Pinyin/English, based on your flight schedule time. He will accompany you throughcustoms, assist with the "landing visa - self-pay $25" process, help you exchange Egyptian pounds at the bank, assist with gettingalocal
SIM card with internet access, and then transfer you to the hotel for rest.
Hotel: Hyatt Regency / Hilton Pyramids 5* or similar
After breakfast, you will be transferred to visit the archaeological sites in the Giza tourist area. Explore the famousGizaPyramid Complex, including the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Experience the grandeur of the ancient wonders that still stand today. Following a Chinese-style lunch, proceed tothe Egyptian Museum. Admire the countless treasures inside, showcasing the peak of ancient Egyptian prosperity, including the 11kg solid gold mask of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun and a 110kg solid gold coffin. Dinner will be served with local cuisine,and afterward, you will be escorted back to the hotel to rest.
Notes: Lunch: Chinese cuisine | Dinner: Egyptian cuisine
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Hotel: Hyatt Regency / Hilton Pyramids 5* or similar
This morning, you will take a flight to Aswan, marking the beginning of a four-day, three-night journey on a five-star Nile River cruise. The cruise offers top-notch facilities and accommodations, ensuring you enjoy a splendid Nile River experience. Upon arrival, you proceed to the cruise ship for check-in. Later, you are driven to the Aswan High Dam and then take a boat to visit Philae Temple.
After the tour, you will return to the pier and board the cruise ship to rest. From the moment you step onboard, the friendly staff ensures your cruise journey become a memorable experience. After the morning sightseeing, you could read in the cruise ship's swimming pool or on the deck. In the evening, you could explore the nearby Aswan Souks on your own.

*Optional activity : Visit the "Nubian Village" in the afternoon.
Notes: Breakfast: at hotel | Lunch: local cuisine | Dinner: cruise
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Hotel: 5-star luxury cruise Princes Sara / Concerto Cruise 5* or similar
After having breakfast on the cruise, the tour continues from Aswan to Luxor, passing through the KomOmbo - Edfuarea. Upon reaching Kom Ombo, you will disembark to visit the ? Kom Ombo Temple, also known as the "Double Temple," which was built 2300 years ago on the banks of the Nile River. It is dedicated to the falcon-headed god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. After the visit, return to the cruise ship and continue the journey to Edfu.

*Optional activity : Depart at 04:00 am for a visit to the Abu Simbel Temple, which is located at the southern part of Aswan. It is the most famous site in Egypt after the Giza Pyramids. In 1968, the temple was dismantled and cut into pieces weighing from 3 to 20 tons. It was then relocated to the west side of its original site, a relocation processthat tooknearly five years to complete.
Notes: Meals: self-service buffet onboard the cruise for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Hotel: 5-star luxury cruise Princes Sara / Concerto Cruise 5* or equivalent
After the cruise ship arrives in Edfu, you will disembark and take a local horse-drawn carriage (about 15 minutes) to visit theEdfu Temple. This temple is renowned for being the most well-preserved ancient Egyptian temple, with its walls adorned with mythological stories about Horus and scenes from ancient life, creating a captivating atmosphere. After the visit, you will return to the cruise ship. The journey then continues to Luxor, passing through the Esna Locks. While passing through the locks, the cruise ship has to slow down and gently navigate through a narrow channel, waiting for the locks to release water. After the excursion, you will return to the cruise ship to enjoy a buffet dinner.
Notes: Meals: self-service buffet onboard the cruise for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Hotel: 5-star luxury cruise Princes Sara / Concerto Cruise 5* or equivalent
This morning marks the end of the cruise journey. After disembarking, you will visit the hidden treasures on the west bank of the Nile, deep within the cliffs, such as the Valley of the Kings, where giant statues like the Colossi of Memnon stand guard, and the temple of Hatshepsut, Egypt's first female pharaoh. Guided by the tour guide, you will explore the world's largest temple complex the Karnak Temple, and the Luxor Temple. After the tour, enjoy a local-style Chinese lunch. In the afternoon, drive to the famous Red Sea resort city -Hurghada. After checking in, indulge in a hearty buffet dinner.
Notes: Meals: breakfast on the cruise, lunch with local Chinese-style food, and dinner at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Hotel: Movenpick Soma bay / Marriott Resort 5*or equivalent.
Enjoy a full day of leisure activities, allowing yourself to completely unwind! Revel in the waters, beaches, and sunshine of the Red Sea. You can bask in the sun on the hotel's beach, swim in the sea to observe schools of fish and coral reefs or participate in various vibrant *optional activities at an additional cost: embark on a boat for diving, take a ride in a submarine or glass-bottom boat to admire the Red Sea coral and marine life. You can also zoom across the desert on a four-wheel-drive motorcycle and much more. There's something for everyone! Find your joy! Experience a true holiday! Relax in a scenic resort-style hotel and listen to the soothing sounds of the Red Sea.
Notes: All meal at hotel's restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Hotel: Movenpick Soma bay / Marriott Resort 5*or similar
After breakfast, you will be driven back to Cairo . Lunch will be at a rest stop on the highway. Around 4:00 PM, arrive at the new Cairo district; this area is part of Egypt's "2030 Vision" plan, serving as the new administrative capital of Egypt, located on the outskirts of Cairo city and spanning 700 square kilometers. It is an ambitious large-scale infrastructure project and will feature the tallest skyscraper in Africa. We will explore the local commercial area of New Cairo , experience the lifestyle of affluent Egyptians, and engage in shopping activities at your leisure. Dinner will be at a Chinese restaurant. After the meal, you will be transferred back to the hotel to rest.
Notes: Breakfast: at hotel | Lunch: Egyptian food | Dinner: Chinese food
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Hotel:
Contrasting the new and the old! Having explored the new city yesterday, today you'll immerse yourself in Egypt's historic Islamic Town. Accompanied by the guide, visit the Saladin Citadel and the Muhammad Ali Mosque inside the Citadel (a Turkish-style mosque adorned with intricate gypsum carvings). After the tour, enjoy a local lunch. Following the meal, proceed to Coptic Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Khan El Khalili Market, Egypt's largest traditional market dating back to the 14th century. It's a place where you can experience the lives of the people of old Cairo and immerse yourself in the local culture of Egypt. On both sides of the street, you'll find ancient Arabian architecture, and you might even catch a glimpse of the city walls and gates. Even if you don't plan to shop, this is a great place for photography and leisurely exploration.
Notes:
Meals: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Hotel: Hyatt Regency / Hilton Pyramids 5* or similar
After breakfast, the check-out time is before 12:00 PM. You can choose to check out on your own and depart from the hotel, or use the airport transfer service (complimentary) today.

Airport transfer service: according to your flight (today's flight only), the airport transfer service will be arranged 4 hours before the flight departure time to prevent missing the flight.
Notes:
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel:
Pickup Locations:
  • Egypt tour pick-up point: aircraft exit – the English-speaking pick-up service representative will be waiting for you at the aircraft exit with a signboard (Pinyin/English Name).
  • The pick-up service representative will accompany you through customs, and assist you with the "landing visa - $25" process before taking you to the hotel
  • Each customer is allowed to bring up to two pieces of luggage (one carry-on and one checked bag). If you exceed the luggage limit, there will be an additional service fee of 20 euros per piece
  • Personal pickup service: The waiting time of the driver for the airport pick-up service shall not exceed 90 minutes after the scheduled arrival time of the flight. If the waiting time exceeds 90 minutes, the driver will not be responsible for leaving. If thedriver needs to return to the airport to pick up guests again, a new fee will be charged. In the event of a sudden delay by the airline that the driver was not notified of, the fee will not be refunded, and the guest will need to claim compensation from the airline on their own.
Dropoff Locations:
  • The airport transfer service will be arranged 4 hours before the flight departure time to prevent guests from missing their flights. If unexpected incidents such as traffic jams occur during the transfer process, which are beyond our control. Wewill
    do our best to assist guests in resolving the emergency situation. However, if guests are unable to board the flight on time due to these circumstances, it is entirely unrelated to our company, and we bear no responsibility whatsoever.

Price Notes

Tour Price
Single Room Double Room
Price per person $ 2,449 $ 1,799
Price Notes:
  1. Child Tour Fee (sharing room with two adults without bed):
    2-11 years old: $1,298
    0-2 years old : $1,498
  2. Christmas New Year's vacation packages:
    12/25/2024 -Supplement per person: $450
  3. For two adults and one child (2-11 years), the child can share a room and bed with the adults at the child rate.
  4. For two adults & two kids, each room will have one adult and one child, with their own bed, and the price will be for four adults.
Price Includes:
  1. Hotel: Nile River cruise and 9-night accommodations; Guaranteed to be no lower than a locally rated 5-star hotel with private bathroom facilities. Double occupancy is the standard
  2. Transportation: A luxury air-conditioned tour bus will be used for land transportation according to the itinerary.
  3. English and Chinese speaking tour manager and licensed coach driver.
  4. One-way flight from Cairo to Aswan,
  5. Three meals per day (except on airport transfer days),
  6. Entrance tickets to attractions,
  7. Edfu ancient city horse carriage,
  8. Airport transfers,
  9. 2 bottled water per day
Price Excludes:
  1. Personal expenses (such as food & beverage, telephone surcharge, etc.).
  2. Optional on-tour activities and entrance tickets to attractions. (please refer to Optional On-Tour Activities list)
  3. Travel insurance, travel document and visa fees.
  4. International or connecting flight tickets and excess luggage
  5. Tips: A total of $15 USD per person per day for local tour guides and drivers. (Same amount for adults andchildren)
Options (Paid On Tour)
Option Notes

Policy

Tour Policy:
  1. Participants are responsible for bringing and carrying valid travel documents (passport), electronic health codes, and visas with a validity period of at least six months from the departure date. In any case or for any reason, if the participant is refused entry by the immigration authorities (customs), our company is not responsible, and any losses incurred are the responsibility of the participant. The tour fee will not be refunded.
  2. Please avoid bringing valuable items and precious jewelry as much as possible. Valuables and documents should be carried with you at all times and kept under your own supervision. Our company, driver, and tour leader are not responsible for any loss.
  3. If the flight or bus is delayed due to a malfunction or traffic congestion, resulting in itinerary changes or canceled programs, tour participants may not use this as an excuse to oppose or withdraw from the tour. In case of bad weather, strikes, or unexpected accidents that cause delays in the itinerary, tour participants may not demand compensation or refund of tour fees.
  4. The tourist transportation and hotels used by our company, such as airplanes, ships, trains, or buses, have various regulations for the safety of participants and issues such as lost luggage, accidents, and property damage. These situations will be handled based on the regulations established by each institution and will not be related to our company. We recommend that participants purchase travel insurance and luggage insurance on their own.
Cancellation Policy
  1. Please be aware that once the booking is made in the system, it must be followed according to the following rules :
  2. After the booking has been confirmed, cancellations made 31 days before the departure date can be fully refunded.
  3. Changes made 30- 16 days prior to the departure date, after deducting the cost of Ferry transportation and Air transportation, 50% of the rest tour invoice will be deducted for scheduling or canceling
  4. Less than 15 days prior departure – NO REFUND

Important Notes

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