Monday, Day 1 - Arrival

Arrival in the Land of Pharaohs.

You will be met shortly after disembarkation at Cairo International airport, assisted through immigration and customs by our licensed English-speaking representative and transfered by private vechicle to Ramses Hilton.

Tuesday, Day 2 - Cairo & the Pyramids

After breakfast, you will be picked up by your private guide and chauffeur for a full day tour of Cairo and its environs.

Your tour will start with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which houses the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb. Then drive to Old Cairo to visit Al Moallaka Church, a Coptic church also known as the Hanging Church filled with remarkable works of art, and Ben Ezra Synagogue, one of the oldest synagogues in Egypt.

After a stop for lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, which is the largest and oldest of the pyramids on the Giza Plateau. There are many mysteries surrounding the construction of this feat of architectural genius, such that it could not be duplicated to this day even with the use of modern technology and knowledge. More amazing is Herodotus’ claim that it was built in just 30 years with the use of 100,000 slaves, and that it has been the tallest structure on Earth right up until the 19th century.

Within short walking distance of the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Gin, built in 2620 BC in the likeness of then King of Egypt Chephran (Khafre). The ancient monument — 187 feet long and 65 feet high — is a human-headed lion wearing a royal headdress, sitting in guard of the Great Pyramids.

You will conclude today’s trip with a visit to the Solar Boat Museum that was supposed to have carried Khufu upon his death in his ascension to the heavens to join his father.

Upon completeion of the tour you will be transfered to the rail station for your overnight aboard the 1st class Sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan.

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Wednesday, Day 3 - Cairo, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu

Upon arrival you will be picked up at the Aswan rail station and transferred in a private car to the to your cruise ship, M/S Mojito where you will spend the next 4 days (3 nights) cruising down the Nile. Accommodation aboard your cruise ship will consist of an outside cabin with private facilities.

Embarkation

Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk and the Temple of Philae

Lunch

Sail to Kom Ombo

Visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek and Haroeries

Sail to Edfu

Overnight in Edfu

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Thursday, Day 4 - Nile Cruise

Travel by horse drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god

Sail to Esna passing through the Esna Lock

Sail to Luxor

Overnight in Luxor

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Friday, Day 5 - Nile Cruise

Visit the West Bank including Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, The Temple of Queen Hatshipsut and the Colossi of Memnon

Overnight in Luxor

Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Saturday, Day 6 - Nile Cruise, Cairo

Disembarkation

Visit Temple of Karnak and Temple of Luxor

Breakfast

After breakfast, visit Karnak and Luxor Temples, a centuries-old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks.

Balance of day at leisure.

Your luggage will be stored on board until such time as you are transferred to the railway station for departure back to Cairo.

Overnight aboard the 1st class Sleeper train From Luxor to Cairo
Meals: Breakfast on board and dinner on the train

Sunday, Day 7 - Cairo

Breakfast prior to arrival at Cairo. You will be met and assisted to your private transfer from railway station to the Ramses Hilton. Overnight at the Ramses Hilton in Cairo.

Monday, Day 8 - Bonvoyage

After breakfast your private driver and escort will take you to the airport for your flight home.

Accommodation

Accommodation for 2 nights at Ramses Hilton, based on sharing a double room, inclusive of Breakfast

Accommodation for three nights in an outside cabin aboard the M/S Mojito or similar, upper deck and inclusive of all meals

Accommodation for 2 nights in first class sleeper train From Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo (based on 2 people sharing a double or twin roomette), inclusive of Breakfast, Taxes and Service Fees

Sightseeing

1 full day tour in Cairo in a private vehicle with an English speaking Egyptologist

All shore excursions are on a small group basis with an English speaking Egyptologist

Transfers

Meet and assist upon arrival and departure in every city, in an air conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking Assistant and driver

Meals

Breakfast daily at hotel

Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner daily on Cruise portion of trip

Services

All hotel taxes and service charges

Personalized souvenir itinerary booklet

All applicable entrance fees as per itinerary

Not Included

Travel Insurance (Please ask us about travel insurance )

Meals not included in itinerary

Luggage handling and porterage at the hotels and borders

Gratuities and tips

International Airfares

Call us for detailed Options

1) Consult with our tour designers

Contact our office by phone or e-mail and speak to one of our tour designers who will answer any question you have about our suggested tour. They will listen attentively to your ideas and plans and suggest changes to personalize the tour based on your interests and budget.

Tel: 416 964 7600
Toll: 1-800-848-8163
reservations@roadtoegypt.com

2) We send you a Proposal

Shortly after your initial contact with our tour designers, you will receive a draft proposal based on your earlier discussions, normally within 2 business days. This proposal is a no obligation draft for your review and comments. Any additions or modifications will be implemented and a new proposal will be forwarded to you for approval.

3) You like what you see!

Upon meeting your requirements and expectations, you will be requested to send a deposit in the amount of 25% of total. Final Payment is due 45 days prior to scheduled departure date.

4) Start packing for your Egypt Summer Special trip!

Approximately, 2 weeks prior to departure you will receive a personalized and detailed day by day itinerary booklet and the necessary vouchers for the services to be provided, along with a general information section on the various regions of Egypt.

The booklet and vouchers will include all the important information; addresses, phone and mobile numbers for all your service providers and hotels.