Wonders of Egypt
Discover this lovely warm land with its charming and hospitable people – the most sacred and mythical place on earth
- Visit the Pyramids and the Museum of Antiquities.
- Tour the Valley of Kings.
- Sail aboard the Sonesta Sun Goddess.
- Stop at Abu Simbel and visit the great temple.
- Take a trip to Alexandria and visit the famous library.
Day 1
Cairo
Met on arrival at Cairo Airport and transferred to hotel to rest and unwind from your flight.
Overnight at Shepherd Hotel (4*) or similar.
Day 2
Cairo (B)
After breakfast at your hotel proceed on a full day tour visiting the Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara.
Overnight at Shepheard Hotel or similar.
Day 3
Cairo / Aswan (B/L/D)
After an early breakfast at hotel, transfer to the airport for flight to Aswan.
Met on arrival and transferred to your cruise ship (sails every Saturday at 08:00 am). Lunch on board.
This afternoon visit the High Dam and the Philae Temple.
Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom-Ombo.
Sail to Edfu.
Dinner and overnight stay on board Presidential Nile Cruise (5*) or similar.
Day 4
Nile Cruise from Aswan/Edfu / Esna / Luxor (B/L/D)
Breakfast on board.
Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu.
Lunch on board.
Sail to Esna. Cross the Lock and sail to Luxor.
Dinner and overnight stay on board Presidential Nile Cruise.
Day 5
Nile Cruise – Luxor (B/L/D)
Breakfast on board.
Visit the West Bank, the Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El-Deir El-Bahari & the Colossi Memnon.
Lunch on board. In the afternoon visit East Bank, Karnak & Luxor Temples.
Dinner and overnight stay on board Presidential Nile Cruise.
Day 6
Luxor / Sharm (B)
Breakfast on board. Check out from your cruise.
Transfer to the airport for your flight Luxor / Sharm.
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay at Marriott Sharm El Sheikh Mountain Resort or similar.
Day 7
Sharm (B)
Breakfast at hotel.
Day at leisure. Sharm is the location for diving in the red sea and the hotel offers a dive center where you could book directly.
Overnight stay at Wadi El Raha Hotel (2*) or similar.
Day 8
Sharm / St. Catherine’s (B)
After breakfast visit the ancient and sacred monastery of St. Catherine (a drive of approximately 3 hours), situated at the foot of Mount Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments.
(Monastery is closed every Firday, Sunday and on religious holidays).
Overnight stay at Wadi El Raha Hotel (2*) or similar.
Day 9
St Catherine’s / Sharm /Cairo (B)
Wake up early to climb Mount Moses, enjoy sunrise and descend around 7.00 am. Return to your hotel for breakfast.
Transfer to Sharm airport (drive of approximatly 3 hours) for your flight to Cairo.
Met on arrival and transferred to your hotel
Overnight stay at Shepheard Hotel (4*) or similar.
Day 10
Cairo (B)
After breakfast at hotel, proceed on a half day tour visiting the Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosques & the famous Khan Elkhalili in Cairo dating back to the late 14th century.
Overnight stay at Shepheard Hotel (4*) or similar.
Day 11
Cairo / Alexandria (B)
Travel to Alexandria (a drive of approximately 3 hours).
This afternoon proceed on a half day trip visiting the Catacombs, Pompey Pillar and the Montazah Royal Gardens.
Overnight stay at Sheraton Montazah Hotel (5*) or similar.
Day 12
Alexandria / Cairo / Departure (B)
Proceed on a half day trip visiting the Library of Alexandria, the Fort of Qait Bay & the Roman Amphitheater.
Thereafter proceed to Cairo airport (3 hour drive) and board your onward flight.
- Meet and greet on arrival at Airport.
- Accommodation and meals as indicated in the itinerary (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner).
- Entrance fees where applicable.
- Tours as indicated in the itinerary.
- Professional English-speaking guide/driver guide.
- Transfers
- Travel Protection is offered on all packages at an additional cost.
