12 Days Cairo, Nile Cruise and Sharm El Sheikh

What a trip where you can combine the nobility of ancient Egyptian history, the magic of the Nile River and the beauty of the Red Sea through our Cairo, Nile Cruise and Sharm El Sheikh tour. Discover the great Pyramids of Giza, the magnificent Egyptian Museum, Luxor, Aswan and Sharm El Sheikh

Itinerary

12 Magical days in Egypt will give you a memorable moments in your life

• 1st Day: International arrival

  At Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our Egyvel representative who has a signboard having your name, he will assist you at the airport, then he will take you by a private air-conditioned vehicle to your hotel for a smooth Check-in and take a moment to review with you your holiday itinerary.

  Welcome Drink

   Overnight in Cairo

• 2nd Day: Pyramids Tour \ Train to Aswan

  Enjoy your Breakfast at the hotel, then you will meet your personal Egyptologist Guide to start your full-day tour to visit:

  Giza Pyramids: to see the three great Pyramids for King Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, the famous Sphinx, and the Valley Temple.

  Memphis Museum: you will visit the open-air museum of Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt during the old kingdom.

  Sakkara: where you will see the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, which was built by his minster Imhotep in the 27^th century B.C

  The Lunch will be served during the tour at a good quality local restaurant.

  Transfer to Giza railway station to board your sleeping train to Aswan

  Overnight on-board the train

  Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

• 3rd Day: Aswan Tour

  Have your breakfast on-board the train, after that, you will be met by our Egyvel Egyptologist guide at Aswan railway station to start your tour by visit:

  The Unfinished Obelisk: found at granite quarries, and it`s related to Queen Hatshepsut during the 18^th dynasty.

  The High Dam: which was built in 1960 during the rule of the ex. President Nasser.

  Philae Temple: which was dedicated to worship goddess Isis during the Ptolemaic kingdom period.

  Then you will transfer to embark on your Nile cruise before lunchtime.

  Overnight on-board the Nile Cruise

   Meals: Breakfast, lunch, and dinner

• 4th Day: Kom Ombo \ Edfu

  Have your breakfast on board, sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple which was built to worship gods Sobek and Haeroris. Back to the cruise ship to continue the sailing to Edfu, lunch on-board, the visit Horus Temple in Edfu, the best well-preserved temple in Egypt.

  Overnight on-board the Nile Cruise

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

• 5th Day: Luxor West and East bank Tour

  After having your breakfast on-board the cruise, you will start your tour in the West Bank to Visit:

  The Valley of the King: where there are more than sixty royal tombs for the great kings of Egypt.

  The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut: one of the most important and powerful queens of Egypt in the era of the 18^th Dynasty.

  Colossi of Memnon: the famous massive 2 statues for King Amenhotep III

  Back to your cruise ship for lunch and some relaxation before starting your tour in the East Bank to visit:

  Karnak Temple Complex: one of the most important places to worship the Egyptian gods, which was built by many Kings of ancient Egypt, and one of the most important of them, King Ramses II.

  Luxor Temple: it was established in 1400 B.C to worship the god Amon Ra, and one of the most important kings who participated in the construction of this temple, Amenhotep III, Thutmose III, and Tutankhamun in the 18^th Dynasty, and King Ramses II in the 19^th Dynasty.

  Overnight on-board the Nile Cruise

   Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

• 6th Day: Fly to Sharm El Sheikh

  Disembarkation from the Nile cruise after the Breakfast, then you will be transferred to Luxor airport to fly to Sharm EL Sheikh, and there you will meet our Egyvel representative to transfer to your hotel for check-in.

  Overnight in Sharm

   Meals: Breakfast

• 7th Day: Free Day \ Optional excursion

  Free day in Sharm El Sheikh or you can join our optional tour to one of the best places in Sinai. Saint Catherine and Coloured Canyon by Jeep.

  Overnight in Sharm

   Meals: Breakfast

• 8th Day: Free Day \ Optional Tours

  Free day in Sharm El Sheikh or you can join our optional tour to Snorkeling at Ras Mohamed National Park and spent an unforgettable time on the red sea.

  Overnight in Sharm

   Meals: Breakfast

• 9th Day: Free Day \ Optional tours

  Free Day in Sharm El Sheikh or you can join our optional tours to Saint Catherine monastery and Moses Mountain or Super Desert Safari.

  Overnight in Sharm

   Meals: Breakfast

• 10th Day: Fly Back to Cairo

  Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel before check-out and meet your representative to transfer to Sharm El Sheikh airport to fly back to your hotel, at Cairo airport, you will be met by your tour leader to transfer to your hotel in Cairo for check-in.

   Overnight in Cairo

   Meals: Breakfast

• 11th Day: Cairo tours

  After having your breakfast at the hotel, you will meet your Egyptologist guide to start your Cairo sightseeing by visiting:

  Salah El Din Citadel and the Alabaster mosque: the Citadel was built by one of the most famous Islamic leader his name Sultan Saladin to defend Cairo from the armies Crusaders and you will see the famous Alabaster Mosque which was built by another leader his name Mohamed Ali before 200 years ago during the Turkish ruled for Egypt.

  Coptic Cairo: Where you will visit the Hanging Church, The Church of Saint Sergius, and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

  The Egyptian Museum: Where you will enjoy watching thousands of rare pieces and unique Egyptian antiquities   

  Khan El Khalili Bazaar: the oldest market in the Middle East which located in the Islamic part in Old Cairo.

  The lunch will be served during the tour at a good local restaurant.

  Overnight in Cairo

  Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

• 12th Day: International Departure

  Enjoy Your breakfast at the hotel before the check-out, and later you will meet your tour leader to transfer to Cairo International Airport for your final departure.

  Meals: Breakfast

Included

• Meet and greet service at the airports by Egyvel representatives.
• All transfers by an air-conditioned vehicle.
• An expert English-speaking tour guide during the tours.
• Your tours in Cairo will be private.
• Your Nile Cruise tours almost will be shared with Egyvel groups
• Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including Bed & Breakfast
• Accommodation for 3 nights on the Nile Cruise with Full-Board basis.
• Accommodation for 4 nights in Sharm El Sheikh including Bed & Breakfast.
• Accommodation for 1 night on sleeping train on Half-Board basis.
• Domestic flight Luxor to Sharm via Cairo.
• Entrance fees and tickets to all the mentioned sites in the itinerary.
• All meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
• Bottled water aboard the vehicle.
• Egyptian Sim Card for local or international minutes during your trip in Egypt.
• Potage when needed.
• Shopping tours if needed.
• All taxes and service charges are covered in the price.

Excluded

• International flight tickets
• Entry Visa to Egypt
• Optional activities
• Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal Spending
• Beverage during the meals
• Tipping

Optionals

Cairo:

• Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids
• Cairo by Night

Aswan:

• Day Tour to Abu Simbel
• Nubian Village tour

Luxor:

• Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple
• Luxor City Tour by Horse Carriage
• Hot Air Balloon

Sharm El Sheikh:

• Snorkeling trip to Ras Mohamed National Park
• Super Desert Safari
• Semi Submarine
• Saint Catherine and Coloured Canyon by Jeep
• Saint Catherine Monastery & Sinai Mountain
• Alf Liela Wa Liela show
• Scuba Diving

Accommodation & Prices (USD)

All Prices Are per Person.

Silver Accommodation:

Cairo Pyramids Hotel or similar. ( Bed & Breakfast ), MS Nile Dolphin or similar. ( Full-Board ), Martim Jolie Ville Sharm or Similar. ( Bed & Breakfast )

Gold Accommodation:

Steigenberger Pyramids Hotel or similar. ( Bed & Breakfast ), MS Jaz Minerva or similar. ( Full-Board ), Savoy Sharm or similar. ( Bed & Breakfast )

Diamond Accommodation:

Sheraton Cairo Hotel or similar. ( Bed & Breakfast ), MS MayFair or similar. ( Full-Board ), Four Season Resort Sharm or similar. ( Bed & Breakfast )