Brushstrokes of the Nile with Cairo
Itinerary
Day 1: CAIRO
Flight from your hometown to Cairo Airport.
Arrival at Cairo International Airport, visa formalities and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Day 2: CAIRO
Breakfast. In the morning, panoramic visit to the Giza site to see the pyramids and the sphinx. The pyramid of Cheops, whose area is 13 hectares and an original height of 146 meters. The second pyramid, of Pharaoh Kefren with a height of 136 meters. The third pyramid, built by Mycerinus son of Kefren with a height of 62 meters. The sphinx, a mythical statue with a lion's body and human head, is 70 meters long and 20 meters high. The sphinx and the three pyramids were considered one of the most important wonders of the ancient world. I'll go back to the hotel, then I have the rest of the day free. Accommodation.
Day 3: CAIRO
Breakfast. Day off. Accommodation.
Day 4: CAIRO / ASWAN
Breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport. Arrive in Aswan and transfer to the riverboat. Lunch and departure to visit the Temple of Philae. Return to the boat, dinner, and overnight on board.
Day 5: ASWAN / ABU SIMBEL / EDFU
Full board on board. Before dawn, depart for a shore excursion to visit the Abu Simbel Temples, the two enormous temples carved into the mountain on the shores of Lake Nasser, one dedicated to Ramses II and the other to his wife, Queen Nefertari. After the visit, return to Aswan to begin your Nile cruise to Edfu. Overnight on board.
Day 6: EDFÚ - ESNA - LUXOR
Full board on board. Visit to the well-preserved Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus. The cruise continues to Luxor. Overnight on board.Day 7: LUXOR - CAIRO
Breakfast on board and disembarkation. We will then cross the Nile to visit the west bank and admire the Valley of the Kings, where 62 kings are buried in tombs carved into the mountain. The mortuary temple of Ramesses III (20th Dynasty), now known as the Temple of Medinet Habu (the city of Habu), is a fine example of New Kingdom architecture. It was modeled after the mortuary temple of Ramesses II, the Ramesseum, and expanded it. It is the best preserved temple in the Thebes area and still retains a rich variety of colors. After the visit, we will pass by the Colossi of Memnon. The excursion continues with a visit to the Luxor Temple, located in the center of Luxor, which has a population of 450,000. The temple was built by Amenophis III and Ramses II in the 18th century BC. The temple was connected to the Temple of Karnak by the famous Avenue of Sphinxes. One of the obelisks from the temple entrance was brought to the Place de Concorde in Paris. After visiting Luxor, we head to the Karnak Temple, the temple of Amun-Ra (the sacred precinct of Thebes), which is filled with obelisks, columns, and gigantic statues. After the visit, transfer to Luxor airport. Arrival at Cairo airport and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 8: CAIRO
Breakfast and transfer to Cairo airport.
Flight from Cairo Airport to your hometown.
General conditions
- Scheduled flights.
- Inbound and outbound transfers in Cairo/Aswan/Luxor.
- 4 nights in a hotel in Cairo, bed and breakfast included.
- 3 nights on a cruise, full board (drinks not included).
- Spanish-speaking guide during visits (non-exclusive).
- Excursion to the Abu Simbel temples by road.
- Panoramic visit to the Pyramids of Giza.
- Basic travel assistance insurance.
-Visa, which is processed directly at the airport of arrival in Egypt. Payment must be made in cash and they are currently charging €25 per person, although this amount is subject to change.
-Optional insurance.
-Mandatory tips on the cruise.
-Tips to guides and drivers.
-Drinks at lunch and dinner.
-Any other service not specified as included.
-Management fees: €30 per reservation.
-Flights:
Name change No permitted. Change of date allowed only before the issuance of air tickets.
Once the tickets are issued, they are non-refundable.
-Land services:
Cancellations between 29 and 16 days before the departure date will have a 50% penalty.
Cancellations 15 days before the departure date will have a 100% penalty.
No-show on the day of departure without prior notice will have a 100% penalty.
(In the event that the client decides reduce the program for personal reasons, unused services will not be refunded)
-The order of the visits may vary, but always maintaining the content of the trip.
-In relation to the accommodations, it must be taken into account that the categories in Egypt does not correspond to the categories in Europe, the standards in Egypt are lower. The categories of the hotels offered in this program are the official ones in Egypt, which does not mean that they correspond to the official categories in Europe. As for the motor ships, they do not have an official category.
-Possible changes in accommodations: if in any of the departures it is not possible to confirm the hotels or ships planned, An alternative will be offered to the client within the same contracted category.
-Baggage: In case of loss of luggage by the airlines, it will be the passenger's responsibility to manage the claim and call the company directly to process the delivery or compensation that may apply. Luxotour will not be responsible for any processing due to loss or breakage of suitcases.
-People with reduced mobility: many places in Egypt, hotels and transport are not adapted for wheelchairs , please consult and notify it before making the reservation. Any additional cost of assistance that they require throughout the tour will be borne by the client.
-Special foods: cases of food intolerances (allergies, celiac disease, vegetarian food, etc. .) must be communicated before arrival in Egypt, although it is not possible to guarantee any type of diet or special menu.
-Consumer withdrawal: the circuit is sold as a closed package , so there will be no refund or discount for the services that customers decide not to enjoy or in which they cannot participate for personal or medical reasons, flight schedules or other events.
-In the event that If a passenger's attitude jeopardizes the operation of the tour and/or causes inconvenience to the rest of the group, the passenger will be forced to leave the tour without any type of discount or refund for the services that they cannot enjoy.
-Credit card: in general, hotels and boats require the passenger a credit card or a cash deposit as a guarantee in order to facilitate the services of telephone calls, extras in bars and restaurants , minibar, laundry, room service charges, etc.
-Personal documentation and entry requirements in Egypt: it is the client's responsibility to find out about the current regulations regarding entry and departure from the country to which you are traveling, as well as carrying the personal documents required by the authorities. Luxotour does not assume any responsibility in this regard. Keep in mind that visa, transit and entry regulations vary from one country to another and, in turn, can be modified in the short term.
Published prices for children apply up to age 9 and always sharing a room with two adults.
Children 10 and older pay as adults.