Cairo and Luxor Excursions 5Days
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Location: Egypt :: Middle-East
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Duration: 4 Nights / 5 Days
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Package ID: 1100
Exploring historical sites in Cairo and Luxor is like traveling back in time. In Cairo you will visit its historical landmarks including Giza Pyramids complex, the Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum and Old Cairo. Then y to Luxor where you visit the ancient temples and tombs such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Day 01:
International Arrival, Cairo Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you through formalities. Then you will be transferred in an A/C van to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo. Welcome Drink
Day 02:
Cairo Day Tour After breakfast, follow your private tour guide to explore Giza Plateau where you will see the great Pyramids of Giza, the only surviving of the ancient seven wonders of the ancient world. The move on to the mysterious Sphinx, a colossal lion with a pharaoh’s head. The tour will be continued by visiting the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir square housing a magnicent collection of Pharaonic antiquities, especially the golden treasures of Tut Ankh Amun such as his mask and sarcophagus. The museum will be followed by going to Coptic Cairo “Old Cairo Zone†to visit the Church of Abu Serga, Moallaqa Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt. Then you will stop at the Khan El Khalili Bazaar where you can browse and shop as you wish and also have a seat at the old style Cafes in the area. Back to hotel and overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 03:
Luxor Day Tour ( East Bank) After breakfast, depart from your hotel for your ight to Luxor by plane from Cairo international Airport. Our representative will assist you upon arriving at Luxor Air Port. Then you will be transferred to check in at your hotel in Luxor. Enjoy having some free time for rest in your room, and then start your tour visiting the East Bank in Luxor. There you’ll be amazed when you see Karnak Temple built on a gigantic scale and it is the largest ancient religious site on the planet. It took a total of 1300 years to be built and has been attracting both pilgrims for thousands years. After taking photos, you’ll be moved to Luxor Temple where the statues and stories are allocated in one place. At the end of the day tour you will be back to the hotel. At night there are some optional excursions such as to enjoying the Sound and Light show at Karnak temple. Overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 04:
Luxor Day Tour (West Bank) – Back to Cairo Start your day by having your delicious breakfast at the hotel, then you will be transferred to the sites of the Nile’s West Bank including a visit the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. Then move on to the funerary temple of Queen Hatshepsut’s at Dier El Bahari. After that you will visit the Colossi of Memnon that were made for Amenhotep III and were made from blocks of quartzite sandstone which exist in Cairo then moved 700 KM to Luxor. Then you will be transferred to Luxor airport for your ight back to Cairo. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Egypt Excursions Egypt Tours| Nile Cruise / Flight Time Approx: Luxor to Cairo 22:00 / 23:00
Day 05:
Cairo – Fly Back Home Enjoy time of leisure in Cairo before being transferred to Cairo international Airport for your onward ight. Meals: Breakfast
Included:
- Domestic ights (Cairo / Luxor / Cairo).
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports.
- Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
- All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Accommodation in Cairo for 3 nights including daily breakfast.
- Accommodation in Luxor for 1 night including daily breakfast.
- All sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary (Private Tours).
- English speaking tour guide.
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
- Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary.
- Bottled water during the trip.
- Portage when needed.
- 30 minutes of local calling (5 minutes international) and a mobile phone loaned for the length of your stay or an Egyptian sim card for your unlocked mobile device
- All service charges and taxes.
Excluded:
• Tipping.
Accommodation Plan:
- Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa
- Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor
- Le Méridien Cairo Airport