11 Days Egypt Tour Package
Duration: 11 Days / 10 Nights
Priced From: $6,966 pp dbl. occ.
Dates: Feb, Nov

Experience a distinct spine-tingling sensation on a private visit to the ornately decorated Seti I Tomb, a place that is usually closed to the public. Our exclusive visit will include a history of how this became the longest, deepest and most completely finished tomb of its kind in the Valley of the Kings.

Itinerary

Day 1
Depart Home

Fly to Cairo.
 
Day 2 
Cairo

Check in to hotel. Join your fellow travellers at a welcome reception and dinner.

Hotel: Mena House Oberoi Hotel
Meals: Dinner
 
Day 3,4 
Cairo

Explore the ancient ruins of Memphis, the Step Pyramid in Sakkara, the Great Pyramids of Giza, and the Sphinx. Visit the Egyptian Museum, including the Tutankhamun exhibit and Mummies Room. See the Citadel and shop in the 600 year-old Khan el-Khalili “souk”.

Hotel: Mena House Oberoi Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 
Day 5  
Luxor

Explore the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon and the Temple of Karnak, which includes Hypostyle Hall, a forest of giant pillars covering an area larger than Notre Dame Cathedral.

Hotel: Sonesta St. George Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 
Day 6
Luxor

Embark on your 5-star Nile cruise boat. Sail to Luxor’s East Bank and explore the Luxor Temple. Take afternoon tea before a gourmet dinner on board.

Hotel: Nile Adventurer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 
Day 7,8
Ensa / Kom Ombo

Sail to Esna to tour the Greco-Roman Temple. Cruise to Edfu and see Edfu Temple, then onwards to Kom Ombo to enjoy a lavish buffet on board.

Hotel: Nile Adventurer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 
Day 9
Kom Ombo / Aswan

Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo before setting sail to Aswan. Visit the Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple and the Granite Quarries.

Hotel: Nile Adventurer
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 
Day 10
Abu Simbel

Take a morning felucca ride around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Fly to Abu Simbel to see the site where Ramses II ordered two sun temples carved from the limestone mountains. Return to Cairo for a farewell reception and inner.

Hotel: Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
 
Day 11 
Depart

Meals: Breakfast

Highlights

• Three nights in Pyramid-view rooms at the Mena House Oberoi Hotel
• Four nights aboard the 5-star Nile Adventurer river boat
• Private sightseeing with an English speaking Egyptologist
• Flights to and from Abu Simbel to see Ramses II sun temples
• Private access to Seti I Tomb

Luxury Hotels and Deluxe Ship

Mena House Oberoi Hotel

This palatial hotel in the shadow of the Great Pyramids in Cairo has enchanted guests since 1869. Located in forty acres of jasmine scented gardens, Mena House Oberoi has played host to kings and emperors, Heads of State and celebrities. Its royal history is reflected in luxurious interiors that are embellished with exquisite antiques, handcrafted furniture and rich textiles. A variety of international as well as Egyptian cuisine is on offer at the excellent restaurants and bars in the hotel. This is the perfect place to begin your explorations of Cairo.

Sonesta St. George Hotel

Five-star grandeur on the banks of the Nile awaits at the Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor. In a city of ancient Pharaonic treasures, this 224-room Luxor, Egypt hotel redefines luxury in a contemporary style.
Only minutes from the world-renowned historic sites, the hotel is an ideal setting. After touring, guests relax in the hotel's Key of Life Health Club, dine in one of its restaurants, soak in the pool, or enjoy a refreshing beverage as they overlook the Nile.

Nile Adventurer’s

The Nile Adventurer’s state-of-the-art design provides a relaxed and intimate atmosphere ideal for cruising the legendary Nile River. This ship's five spacious decks include an upper Sun Deck with a swimming pool, a lower Sun Deck with an outdoor bar, a restaurant featuring an International menu, a lounge, a library and games room, a gift shop, laundry and medical facilities. Each of the outside-facing cabins features a private bathroom with bathtub, shower and hair dryer, color TV, CD player and mini-bar.

Semiramis Intercontinental Hotel

Located on the banks of the Nile, at the heart of the city centre, within walking distance of the major shopping, commercial and diplomatic areas of Cairo. This deluxe property offers the traveller fully appointed rooms, and suites. The Health Club, with 24 hours gym, is fully equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

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