Yogi Expeditions Nile Tour Egypt

Trip Overview

PRICE:

$2075.00 Deposit $400

Balance due 45 days before

DURATION

8 days October 5-12, 2024

IDEAL AGE

From 21 to 75 year olds

STARTS IN  ENDS IN

Cairo to  Cairo

OPERATED IN

English

OPERATOR

Yogi Expeditions

TOUR CODE

YogiEgypt

Itinerary

Introduction

Explore Cairo to begin your journey, where a visit to the Pyramids at Giza and the Valley of the Kings is a must. Along the renowned Nile, discover the iconic sites of Abu Simbel and the magnificent Karnak Temples.

Embark on a splendid 5-day voyage aboard Nile cruise ship, sailing between Luxor and Aswan. Local Guides will take through daily excursions, offering fascinating insights. Amidst this adventure, indulge in delightful leisure activities and relish the warm hospitality as you glide towards the historic Nile sites.

Day 1: Arrival Cairo

Start Point Arrival transfer from Cairo Airport, Egypt Settle in for the night to relax and enjoy the views of Cairo at night earlier transfers before the trip start for extra charge

Day 2: Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Guardian Sphinx - Egyptian Museum of

Antiquities

After breakfast, you will be joined by your own tour guide to a place called Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven miracles of the antiquated world: the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus, alongside the well-known Sphinx and Valley Temple. At that point, take off to the Egyptian Museum, where the fortunes of the kid ruler Tutankhamen await you.

In the evening you will be transferred to Cairo railway station, and overnight journey by sleeper train to Luxor (you will have your own private cabin with comfortable twin beds).

( Flight upgrade from Cairo to luxor and 1 Night hotel accommodation is avaible upon request)

Meals Included: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Day 3: Luxor - Nile Cruise Tours - Luxor & Karnak Temples

On arrival in Luxor - check-in on board 5 star Nile cruise ship. Then head to visit the worlds'

largest temple complex, Karnak Temple to see the Temple of Amun and the Temple of Luxor. See its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses II, then we’ll proceed by bus to visit the Karnak Temples. This temple was built by various Pharaoh's during different ages. You will see the Avenue of Sphinxes of the Hypostyle Hall, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarabeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake. On the evening optional sound light show in Karnak temple

Meals Includes: breakfas, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 4: Nile Cruise Tours - Valley of the Kings - Queen Hatshepsut -

Esna - Edfu

Visit the West Bank of the Nile where you see Valley of the Kings, Colossai of Memnon and

Hatshepsut's mortuary Temple. The Valley of the Kings contains 64 tombs and chambers ranging in size from a simple pit to a complex tomb with over 120 chambers.

The amazing Temple of Queen Hatshepsut widely considered one of the "incomparable

monuments of ancient Egypt" located beneath the cliffs at Deir el Bahari. The Colossi of Memnon are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. We set sail to Edfu enjoying a leisurely dinner on board. Overnight on board cruise ship. Sunrise Hot air balloon included.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5: Nile Cruise Tours - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan

Visit the Edfu Temple; one of the best preserved temples in Egypt dedicated to the falcon god Horus. Enjoy a relaxing lunch on board and set sail towards Kom Ombo. Later, visit the Kom Ombo Temple, which is shared by the two Gods, Sobek and Horus.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6: Nile Cruise Tours - Aswan - Phiale Temple - High Dam

Enjoy a full guided tour in Aswan. Begin with the High Dam and then proceeding to the beautiful Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor. Nubian village and botanical garden optional tour on the afternoon

Overnight on board cruise ship.

Meals Includes: Breakfast -lunch-dinner

Day 7: Aswan to Cairo

Disembark from your Nile cruise after breakfast, free morning good chance to visit the most

famous temple in Egypt Abu simbel then the afternoon transfer you to Aswan railway station for the overnight sleeper to Cairo (approx. 13 hours overnight journey)

flight upgrade from Aswan to Cairo and one night hotel accommodation is avaible upon request.

Abu simbel temple could be arranged as optional tour.(included)

Meals Includes: Breakfast - Dinner

Day 8: Cairo - Departure day

End Point

Departure transfer to Cairo Airport, Egypt 09:00

Arrive to Cairo railway station then departure

Once you arrive to Cairo railway station, we will drop you off at Airport to catch your flights

Home

Meals Included: Breakfast Additional Notes: Our tour finishes on arrival in Cairo railway station, then we will transfer you directly to Cairo airport. Please be aware that train delays do quite often occur, so please do not book any onward flights before 11AM today.

We are able to organize extra post-trip accommodation if you wish to extend your stay for a

few more days. Please ask at the time of booking

Accommodation

4 nights in twin-share cabins onboard a luxury 5-star Luxury Nile Cruise Ship full board basis.

1 night in a twin-share room 4**** Cairo hotel with breakfast

2 overnight journeys by luxury sleeper train including breakfast and dinner

Upgrades for intra-flights with hotel accommodation is available.

Guide

Experienced English-speaking guide throughout tour.

Meals

7 Breakfasts.

5 Lunches.

6 Dinners.

Other meals are not included to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with

whom to eat.

Transport

Air-conditioned mini-coach throughout tour.

5-star Luxury Nile Cruise Ship.

2 overnight sleeper train journeys.

Others

Arrival and departure transfers.

VIP treatment throughout tour.

24/7 Support.

What’s Included

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