Travelpack

Highlights: Cairo - Pyramids - Great Sphinx - Khan el-Khalili - Museum - Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Esna - Luxor - Hurghada

Other departures : Manchester - £2639, Birmingham - £2675, Glasgow - £2669, Edinburgh - £2735, Belfast City - £2925, Bristol - £2869, Norwich - £2789, Newcastle - £2909

Day 01: Arrival Cairo

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, Excel Travel representative welcomes you and assists you through the immigration process. Modern air-conditioned coaches take you to your hotel in Cairo. Your representative will ensure a smooth hotel check-in.
Overnight at the hotel in Cairo

Day 02 Cairo / Full Day Pyramids, Museum, Khan El Khalili

Buffet breakfast at the hotel then start a full day guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders
The great Pyramids of Giza; (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus) were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built with 2.300.000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and a half tones. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that, so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is more interesting, because its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet-high and 187 feet-long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion's body. A quick visit to papyrus institute or a perfume shop can be arranged after the visit. Then drive to the hotel to refresh & check out.
Lunch can be served in an oriental/Indian/Chinese restaurant and then drive to the Egyptian Museum for another unforgettable tour.

Egyptian Museum; was established by the Egyptian government in 1835. The present museum building was built in 1900, in the new classical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum exhibited collections now exceed 120,000 objects ranges from pre-historic era to the Greco Roman period. It has 107 halls, and the ground floor houses huge statues. The upper floor houses small statues, jewels, Tutankhamen treasures and the mummies. The museum also comprises of a photography section and large library. A hall for the Royal Mummies was opened at the museum, housing eleven kings and queens.

After the visit of the museum a short drive through the downtown will take you to Khan El Khalili bazaars; which is one of the most famous worldwide with its amazing narrow alleyways. The visitor can discover small restaurants and workaday cafes where Egyptians & non-Egyptians come to smoke water pipes and enjoy some of the traditional Egyptian drinks in the cafes scattered around the area.

Drive back to your hotel & overnight in Cairo
Optional tour can be booked to enjoy the spectacular sound & light show by the Pyramids

Day 03: Cairo – Aswan

Breakfast in the hotel, check out
Escorted transfer to Cairo Domestic airport for your flight to Aswan to board the Oberoi Philae Cruiser for a relaxing tour through the history for 5 days as per the Nile cruise itineraries shown hereunder

Alternatively - for those who wish to opt for unforgettable tour to Abu Simble;
They will fly to Abu simble via Aswan, upon arrival to Abu simble whereby Excel Travel guide will be waiting to escort you to the great temples of Ramses II & his beloved Nefertari & guide you through. Transfer back to the airport for a flight to Aswan.

Noon Embarkation
Lunch
Visit Nubian Museum by motor boat
Tea at club lounge.
cocktail reception.
Dinner & Overnight in Aswan

Day 04: Awan - Kom Embo - Edfu

Breakfast
visit of Philae temple and High Dam
Noon Sail to Komombo
Lunch
Visit the twin temple of Komombo.
Sail to Edfu
Tea at club lounge.
Dinner & Overnight in Edfu

Day 05: Edfu – Esna – Luxor

Breakfast
Visit the Temple of Edfu,
Sail to Essna
Lunch - Cross the Essna Lock Sail to Luxor
Tea at club lounge.
Dinner & Overnight in Luxor

Day 06: Luxor

Breakfast
Visit West bank valley of kings, king Tut's tomb, Ramses "the six", Dier Elmadina, Habu and colossus of Memnon.
Lunch
Visit Luxor and Karank temples
Tea at club lounge.
Dinner & Overnight in Luxor

Day 07: Luxor – Hurghada

Breakfast
Disembarkation & transfer to Hurghada – Red Sea about 280 km – 4 hours - whereby you will check in the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh upon arrival for 3 nights relaxation.

Overnight at Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh.

Day 08 - 09: Free at leisure - Hurghada
Overnight at the hotel in Hurghada.
2 full days at leisure to enjoy the hotel amenities or book one of the fascinating activities offered by Excel Travel team.

Day 10: Hurghada – Cairo
Breakfast in the hotel, check out and transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight back home.
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, Excel Travel representative will welcome you at the airport and escort you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure

Overnight at the hotel in Cairo

Day 11: Final departure
Final departure transfers after breakfast from the hotel; Excel Travel representative will escort you, check you in your flight

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