Nile Valley
Amarna - Beni Hassan,Tuna El Gebel, Abydos and Dendera in 4 days
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Day 1
In the early morning drive from Cairo to El Minya. About 4 hours drive.
Visit Bani Hassan. Has an important group of Rock cut tombs dates back to the middle kingdom
when provincial rulers begun to establish their independence. Some of these tombs has a very
elaborate colored scenes describe daily life in Ancient Egypt.
Lunch.
Discover the ruins of Amarna the short-lived capital of Akhenaton. Includes the North palace, Nobel tombs, Amarna tablet and Royal cemetery.
Dinner and night stay at Amarna guest house or New Hermopolis (according to availability)
Day 2
Visit Tuna El Gabel.
Has the most preserved boundary Stella of Akhenaton and Nefertiti, also includes very interesting tombs made by Greek colonists but dedicated to Egyptian cult.
Lunch
Travel to Abydos.
Dinner and night stay in Abydos.
Day 3
Full day in Abydos to visit the following:
Early Dynastic periods tombs - View of the Osiron - Seti temple - Ramses temple and Om Seti tomb.
Lunch
Dinner and night stay in Abydos.
Dressing code ( Conservative)
Day 4
Travel to Dandara and visit its temple.
Travel to Luxor.
Lunch
Visit Luxor temple in the sunset - evening
Night stay in Luxor.
Dressing code (Conservative)
Pricing
| Quotation in USD - Per Person in a group of --- | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
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880 |
547 |
512 |
441 |
384 |
337 |
Including:
– Tours.
– Transfers.
– Tour Guide fees.
– Meals (as mentioned)
– Bottled water during the trip
– Entry Fees General tickets as mentioned (Today Price)
Not Including:
– Overland accommodation.
– Flights. Once you give us the travel date, will give the price and book for you.
– Drinks during included meals
– Optional tours
– Tipping
– Any other thing not mentioned in the included section.
Notes:
– Pick up times are estimate times (to be confirmed by our local operator)
– Above quotation is based on hotels located in Central areas, to be updated once we have your
accommodation details
– The dress code is conservative while visiting Mosques, Churches, villages or areas with mainly local
communities.
– The above prices are subject to change; if a high inflation rate happens as a result of government
practices, currency rate change or economic problems.
– Transfers in Sedan cars for 1 or 2 People. (in case a van requested extra cost is added).
08 days - Cairo-Luxor-Dahabiya Cruise-Aswan-Abu Simbel
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Highlights of Egypt and Dahabiya Cruise in 8 days
Day 1
Visit Saqqara. Include the Step pyramid, Titi pyramid, the Nobles tombs.
Visit Dahshur. Include the bent pyramid and the Red pyramid.
Lunch at Saqqara- a good place to try Egyptian food. Normally they serve mixed grill, kofta, and lots of small dishes filled with appetizers.
Visit Giza. view the Great Pyramid, The Sphinx, Khara pyramid, Menkawra pyramid and, the nobles tombs
Night stay in Cairo .
The tour duration 8-9 hours.
Optional extras
Going Inside the great pyramid
Camel rides
Attend Giza sound and light show in the evening.
Day 2
Transfer to Cairo airport and fly to Luxor.
About 1 hour flight.
Pick up at Luxor airport.
Visit The Valley of the Kings, The Colossi of Memnon and Hatshepsut temple.
The tour duration is 5-6 hours.
Lunch and Check in the hotel.
Afternoon:
Visit Habu temple
Visit a local farmer family in Luxor and have dinner in their house.
The tour duration 3- 4 hours.
optional extras- Queens Valley
Night stay in Luxor .
Day 3
Check out from the hotel after breakfast.
Visit Karnak and Luxor temple.
The tour duration about 3-4 hours.
Transfer from Luxor to Esna. About 1 hour drive,
Check in to the Dahabiya Cruise.
Lunch on board.
Sailing for about 4-5 hours to El Hegz Island.
Going on a walking tour in El Hegz village and visiting a local family there.
Dinner and overnight on board.
Optional Tours :-
Hot air balloon ride over the west bank during the sunrise. The tour duration is about 2 hours, including 50 minutes flight.
Donkey ride in the fields
Day 4
Breakfast on board.
Sailing
Visit El Kab ancient tombs and temple ruins.
Sailing.
Lunch on board.
Visit.
Sailing.
Dinner and overnight stay on board.
Day 5
Breakfast on board.
Visit Bisaw Island and village, and meet more locals and learn about the lifestyle in a remote Egyptian village.
Enjoy a ride with local fishermen helping them in fishing in the Nile River.
Sailing.
Visit El Selsela ancient sandstone quarry and shrines.
Sailing.
Special barbeque dinner by moonlight and overnight stay on board.
Day 6
Breakfast on board.
Visit Kom Ombo temple, Daraw town, camel market( according to availability), and local market.
Lunch on board.
Sailing.
Farewell dinner and overnight stay on board near Aswan.
Optional Tours:-
Philae temple sound and light show.
Day 7
Check out from the Dahabiya after breakfast.
travel to Abu Simbel(3 hours’ drive along the desert)
Visit the 2 temples of Abu Simbel
Drive back to Aswan and stop at the High Dam.
Note: Aswan – Abu Simbel – Round trip flights are available occasionally.
The tour duration 8-9 hours.
Lunch
Boat tour in the Nile in Aswan to view the following: Elephantine Island – Agha Khan Mausoleum – The Cataract – The Nobles tombs
The tour duration is 2 hours.
Transfer to Aswan airport and fly to Cairo.
Arrive in Cairo airport and transfer to the hotel.
Night stay in Cairo.
Day 8
Visit the Egyptian museum. Including King Tut Ankh Amon collection and The Animals mummies room.
lunch at Abo Tarek, famous for Koshri as the most common fast food in Egypt, mix of rice, pasta, lentils, chickpeas, fried onion, and tomato sauce.
Walking tour in Downtown Cairo. The most famous among the area is Tahrir square, the birthplace of Egypt’s great revolution, and visit the places where important events happened during the Egyptian revolution.
Visit the Citadel. Including the Alabaster mosque of Mohamed Ali.
Walking tour in El Muizz St, of Medieval Cairo. The most preserved area with medieval Islamic architecture such as Mosques, Houses, markets, and other Medieval architecture. It’s a perfect place to experience the local culture of Egypt today.
Visit Khan El Khalili market.
The tour duration 9-10 hours.
