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Historic Horizons - Egypt 8 Days (5 Stars) GEM VISIT

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Country:

Egypt

Flight:

Included

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Tour id:

230867

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  • Operator:

    Holiday In Egypt

  • Length:

    8 days

  • Group size:

    15 pax

  • Age:

    1 to 88

  • Difficulty:

    Difficulty levels:
    • Relaxing
    • Easy
    • Moderate
    • Serious
    • Heart-pumping
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Itinerary

Explore the Must-see attractions of Egypt within 8 Days , and witness the marvelous landmarks and monuments of our ancestors throughout the different eras.

Discover the Great Civilization of ancient Egypt in Cairo, aswan,luxor starting in Cairo with one of the world's seven wonders (The Great Pyramid) at Giza Plateau with the extraordinary human-headed lion (The Sphinx), then Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) which contains enormous number of ancient Egyptian beautiful artifacts. Sail to amazing monuments and temples scattered along the banks of the Nile on  Nile Cruiser for 3 nights

Tour program

Day 1

Arrival Cairo – Overnight in Cairo (No Meals)

Arrive at Cairo airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative who will assist you through the formalities, and then be transferred to your hotel, overnight at your hotel in Cairo.


Airport pickup will be organized on the first day, irrespective of your time of arrival.

Start point

Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt

00:00 - 23:00

Day 2

(Pyramids tour - the Sphinx - Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) - guided tour) (B_L)

7am breakfast  be ready by 8 am in the hotel reception.

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Pyramids Tour:

After breakfast, checkout from cairo hotel and you will join your private Egyptologist tour guide to visit Giza Pyramids one of the 7 Wonders of the World.

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Giza Pyramid Complex:

The complex includes three main pyramids, six little pyramids, the great sphinx and the Valley Temple. The complex dates back to the 4th dynasty 2400 years B.C.

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The Great Pyramid:

The great pyramid belongs to “King Khufu” is the oldest and largest of the three pyramids of Giza plateau and the only one to remain intact from the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World. The height of the great pyramid is 147 m. They use 2,300,000 stones to construct it and it took twenty years to be built.

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The Great Sphinx:

The great Sphinx belongs to “King Chephren” is the largest statue in the world, standing 73 m. long, 19 m. wide, and 20 m height. It is the oldest known monumental sculpture.

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The Valley Temple:

A Granite mortuary temple used by Ancient Egyptians for the mummification process and this is the only remaining one at Giza plateau.

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Proceed to have your Lunch Then move to visit the Grand Egyptian museum.

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Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)


Discover the treasures of ancient Egypt at the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world’s largest archaeological museum and a crown jewel of Cairo’s cultural landscape. Located near the Pyramids of Giza, this stunning modern complex showcases over 100,000 artifacts, spanning Egypt’s rich history from pre-dynastic times to the Greco-Roman era.


Highlights include the complete collection of Tutankhamun’s treasures, displayed together for the first time, and monumental statues of ancient kings and gods displayed in the vast Grand Hall. Designed with cutting-edge technology and immersive exhibits, the museum offers a truly world-class experience that brings Egypt’s ancient civilization to life in a breathtaking new way.


A visit to the GEM is not just a museum stop — it’s a journey through time, celebrating the splendor and innovation of one of the world’s greatest civilizations.

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At the end of the tour you will be back to cairo hotel.

Day 3

Nile Cruise (Philae) optional nubian village tour and overnight in Aswan nile cruise(B, L, D)

morning flight to Aswan and start the day with a morning tour of the famous Temple of Philae.

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Transfer you to your Nile Cruise, lunch on board, dinner.

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Overnight on your 5-star Nile cruise. (B, L, D).

Day 4

Nile Cruise – Edfu Temple – Kom Ombo Temple – Overnight Nile cruise in Edfu (B, L, D)

(Optional Early morning trip to Abu Simbel by road)

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After breakfast, free time then have lunch then enjoy sailing down the fertile bank of the Nile to visit Kom-Ombo Temples


Continue down the Nile to the city of Edfu, dinner.

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Overnight on your 5-star Nile cruise. (B, L, D).

Day 5

Edfu temple - Nile Cruise to Luxor – Luxor temple - Overnight Nile cruise in Luxor (B, L, D)

Breakfast on board then Visit Edfu Temple by horse carriage back to the Nile cruise, continue sailing to Luxor, lunch on board.


We will cross Esna lock Arrive in Luxor and tour to the East Bank of Luxor. Here you will experience the historic karnak and  Luxor temple.


Overnight on your 5-star Nile cruise. (B, L, D).

Day 6

Colossi of Memnon - Valley of the Kings - the Temple of Hatshepsut (B)

(Optional early morning trip to Hot air balloon over the West bank).


After breakfast, Disembarkation, then tour the West Bank of Luxor. Start your tour off with the great Colossi of Memnon the last remains of Amenophis III's temple.  


Then the world-famous Valley of the Kings, then stop at the Alabaster factory and finish on to the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir al-Bahri).


After the tour ends check-in at Luxor hotel (B).

Day 7

Luxor - Dendera Temple complex (B)

Optional morning tour to visit the most sacred temples in egypt Dendera Temple complex 

or enjoy afree day exploring luxor city.


Dendera Temple complex:

Stretching out over 40,000 sq m, the Dendera Temple complex is one of the best preserved complexes in the country. Its crumbling remains date back to around 330 BC and encompass a number of different buildings, each with its own purpose or dedicated to its own deity. 


The epicentre of this ancient site is the Hathor Temple, which is generally considered to be the most impressive as well as the most important. Built with sand coloured stone, this impressive structure was consecrated to the wife of Horus, the God of the Sky, and is believed to have been constructed at some point between 30 BC and 14 AD. Inside, the roof chapel is dedicated to Osiris and features a fascinating sun dial and circular zodiac. 


After the excursion our tourguide will get you back to the hotel in Luxor for the night.


Overnight on your luxor hotel (B).

Day 8

Departure flight from Luxor to Cairo (B)

After breakfast, checkout from Luxor hotel and take a morning flight back to Cairo airport (one hour duration).


By arriving to Cairo, this is where our sevices ends, take your memories with you on the flight back home.

End point

Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt

00:00 - 23:00

Cancellation Terms from August 12, 2023

a) A non-refundable deposit of 15% per person is charged when the booking is confirmed.

b) Final payment is due 60 days before departure

Cancellation Fees:

Customer has the right to cancel tour at any time and in that case, Holidays in Egypt applies the following fees for cancellations

a) Deposit of 15% is non-refundable

b) 100% of the price of the package, if a booking is canceled less than 21 days before the start of the trip

Cancellation Terms before August 12, 2023

Cancellations until 1 week before departure -  100% refundable

Cancellations 7 days or less - 0% refund

Tour Details

Accommodation

When picking our properties, we look for the key things : a private bathroom, air-conditioning, and a central, convenient location. Travelling in smaller groups comes with a few advantages, and accommodation is one of them. we'll use premimum quality hotels in central locations. It’s all so you can spend less time commuting and more time exploring.

2 Night in Cairo Hotel 5 stars ( breakfast  ) Helnan dream 5 stars 

3 Nights Onboard 5 stars Nile Cruise 5*****   (full board) 

2 Nights in Luxor hotel 5 stars (breakfast )

Please note that accommodation is based on twin/double occupancy.

Please be aware that all accommodations are subject to change until 2 weeks before the departure date. Final accommodation details will be provided to you with your finalized travel documents.

Transport

Pick up from Cairo airport /dropp off 

All your tours and excursions are with  modern A/C private vehicless/vans 

Flight from cairo to aswan 

Flight from luxor to cairo 

Insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost "as listed below" 

Aswan Nubian Village -Day 3

Abu Simbel by road-Day 4

Hot Air Balloon in Luxor-Day 6

Dendera  temples day tour-day 7

Egypt entry visa 25 USD per passport not included

Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing: $150 USD per person (To be collected localy with your tour manager upon arrival).

Tipping for drivers and cruise ship crew: Please allow $8 USD per day (To be collected localy with your tour manager upon arrival).

Flights

Domestic Flights  Cairo - Aswan / Luxor - Cairo 

***International flights are not included***

Additional Services

Pick up from Cairo airport

All transfers by modern air-conditioned vehicle

All Pick ups and transfers in Cairo , Aswan and Luxor 

Shopping during tours 

Additional Services

Entrance fees to the mentioned sightseeing: $150 USD per person (To be collected localy with your tour manager upon arrival).

Tipping for drivers and cruise ship crew: Please allow $8 USD per person per day (To be collected localy with your tour manager upon arrival).

Drinks during meals 

single supplement (mandatory) - this can be purchased on the ' Book Now ' page

New year's eve gala dinner (if applicable)

Meals

7 Breakfasts

5 Lunches

3 Dinners

Guide

Guided tours of the Pyramids in Cairo, Aswan, Kom-Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor 

Egyptologist English speaking tour guide througout the whole tour 

Our Aim to show you Egypt through local Egyptian eyes. our Team are ready to do all the efforts to make your trip to Egypt unforgettable

Good to know

Currency

EGP

Egyptian Pound

Egypt

Customer reviews

Overall Rating

4.8

Itinerary

4.8

Guide

4.8

Transport

4.8

Accommodation

4.6

Food

4.5

Operator

4.8

Faq Tour

How can I book a tour?
You can order a tour on our website by selecting the desired dates and clicking the “Confirm dates” button. You can also contact our sales department by phone or email.
Which payment options are available?
We accept credit cards, bank transfers and other popular payment methods.
Can I change or cancel my reservation?
Yes, changes or cancellations are possible, however penalties may apply depending on the time before the tour starts.
What documents are required to participate in the tour?
You will need a passport with a valid visa (if required) to visit countries along the tour route.
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