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Nubian adventure 10 Days

Agilkia Island, Aswan First, Aswan Governorate, Egypt (0)
from/per person $ 1,570
  • Dahabiya / Nile Cruise tours


Description

 

Highlight

  • Iconic Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza, Egyptian museum, Saqqara,, Islamic & Coptic Cairo, hanging church also visiting Karnak & Luxor temples, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut,  ,  Tutankhamun’s tomb. Hot Air Balloon ,  Aswan , Philae temple , Nubian Village , Abu Simple ,
  • four night cruise down the Nile River, (visits to Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan) flight back to then two days in Cairo. Day trip to Alexandria optional after return to Cairo
  • Shopping tour (Egyptian handmade souvenir as jewelry gallery , Egyptian cotton …. )
  • Papyrus institute ,Essential oil
  • Carpet school
  • Alabaster factory
  • This tour offers our most comfortable and luxurious experience exploring the treasures of Egypt.

 

⌛️ Duration (10 Days)

🏁 Itinerary

Prices Per Person start from  1570  USD($)


Schedule

 Day 01
Arrive into Cairo, transfer to hotel Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport

Assist you with obtaining your visa and luggage and then transfer you  to your hotel for the start of your trip. They will help you settle in, introduce you to the local area, and explain tomorrow's arrangements.

The rest of the day is a free if you arrive early you may like to take an evening dinner cruise on the Nile ( available to book locally on arrival )

 Day 02
Cairo, Pyramids & Saqqara tour Our tour of Egypt starts with a visit to the Giza Plateau, home of Egypt's world famous Great Pyramids, proclaimed by the Greeks to be among the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. We visit the great Pyramids of Giza and their guardian Sphinx,then drive to  Memphis-first capital of the ancient kingdom to visit  Sakkara where the Step pyramid.
 Day 03
Cairo , Egyptian Museum , Coptic & Islamic old Cairo We start our tour of Cairo with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. Accompanied by your certified Egyptologist, you'll stroll through the halls highlighting each historical period of this ancient land. This afternoon we will discover Cairo's old hanging church in Coptic Cairo (hanging church), visit the Citadel  & mosque of Mohamed Ali overlooking the city , and explore the narrow streets Cairo

This evening we transfer to the station for the overnight sleeper train to Aswan (approx. 9 hours).

 Day 04
Luxor, East bank tour, Luxor temple

This morning after we arrive to Luxor to Luxor. We begin our tour of the West Bank of the Nile starting at the Colossi of Memnon we then get to explore the dusty Pharaonic tombs located at the world famous Valley of the Kings. We also visit the Temple of Queen Hatchepsut before crossing back into Luxor. Your afternoon is free to relax on board your 5-star Nile cruise boat . In the evening we take a walking tour of the beautiful Luxor Temple which is spectacularly lit up at night.

 Day 05
Luxor,  Luxor, temple This morning you have the chance(optional tour) to take a spectacular sunrise hot air balloon flight over the West bank of the Nile. After breakfast, our tour of Luxor today is to the huge temple complex of Karnak which features towering columns and numerous temples and structures - rightly justifying Luxor's reputation as the largest open air museum in the world! In the afternoon the boat starts sailing up the Nile, through the lock at Esna and on to Edfu where we overnight.

Note: Nile cruise boat itineraries are subject to slight alterations en-route)

 Day 06
Edfu Temple & Kom Ombo After breakfast we visit the nearby Edfu Temple which is dedicated to the god Horus. We then continue upriver towards Kom Ombo, watching traditional rural Egyptian life pass us by on the banks of the Nile. You may want to enjoy a relaxing soak in the plunge pool on the boat's sun deck. At Kom Omombo we tour the temple which sits scenicly by the banks of the Nile and is home to mummified crocodiles amongst other things! The cruise then continues onwards to Aswan.
 Day 07
Philae Temple & felucca  Nubian Village We awake this morning to see one of the most beautiful stretches of the Nile in Egypt in front of us. The river here is dotted with islands and felucca sailing boats and Aswan itself is an intriguing mixture of African and Middle Eastern cultures which can be easily seen by strolling through the bustling markets.  . We check out of our hotel and onto our Nile Cruise boat then start  a tour to the Temple of. This beautiful island temple is dedicated to Isis and was saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. It can only be reached by a scenic boat ride.

Many descendants of the Nubian people still live here and we'll  sail by a felucca or sail boat to visit a local Nubian village to see their colorful houses, simple way of life

This trip is the best way to discover Aswan's charms, Nubian culture and people, enjoy relaxation during the sailing

Set in the middle of the Nile River at Aswan, Elephantine Island where  is then Nubian village During the trip the boat landing on the western side of the island  Nubian villages to visit   Nubian sloping villages of colorful mud-brick houses, where the owner serves tea, introduce their culture language  , tradition ,Nubian handicrafts, henna 'tattoos' with local women

Gorgeous views across the water make this a favorite destination for both sunset sails and strolls, and also, you can catch a rowboat to Kitchener's Island. Now officially known as Aswan Botanical Gardens (though no one actually calls it that), .

 Day 08
Abu Simbel overland  Aswan, – Cairo Optional today to start very early driving to Abu simple to visit The Abu Simbel temples it is two massive rock temples at Abu Simbel, near the border with Sudan. They are situated on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 230 km southwest of Aswan. The complex is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the "Nubian Monuments", which run from Abu Simbel downriver to Philae. The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century BC, during the 19th dynasty reign of the Pharaoh Ramsess

This evening we transfer to the station for the overnight sleeper train to Aswan (approx. 12 hours).

 Day 09
Cairo, optional tours, back streets of the Khan-el-Khalili bazzar We arrive back into Cairo this morning and transfer to our hotel. Most of the day is free then to explore Cairo as you choose or you may take an optional tour. A day tour to Dashour and Memphis to learn more about the history and evolution of pyramid building..

In the late afternoon we take a guided walk through the back streets and bazaars in central Cairo. We'll walk through the huge Bab al-Futuh gateway and explore streets dedicated to metalworkr. We'll have time for a break to try some tea and a shisha pipe and perhaps enjoy an early dinner of Egypt's unofficial national dish, Kushari before returning to our hotel.

 Day 10
Cairo, departure Your time is free today until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Extensions are available to add onto the end of the tour to spend some time by the Red Sea, add some day trips to Alexandria.

What's Included


  • Sleeper train cairo/Luxor& Aswan /Cairo
  • All meet & assist
  • 4-night 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan
  • Total of 5 nights in 5 * hotel in Cairo
  • All transport and transfers as mentioned above
  • 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
  • Services of Egyptologist tour guide for all sightseeing tours
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary
  • Tourism police permission
  • All trip taxes
  • Shopping tour for Egyptian handmade jewelry ,souvenir , spicy market  …Papyrus institute , carpet school ,Alabaster factory


What's Excluded


  • International flights
  • Visa fees approx. 25 USD
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Meals not indicated in the itinerary
  • Entrance fees to main sightseeing
  • Tour guide tipping
  • Tour Tipping kitty
  • Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)`
  • Any other items not mentioned above



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