Explore the Crossroads of Cultures and Faiths as you delve into Egypt’s amazing wonders on this 10-day Egypt vacation package . Uncover the mystery and mystique of Egypt and marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. See the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb at the Egyptian Muse...Read More
Day 1
Sunday - Cairo
Arrive in the Land of the Pharaohs. Upon completion of immigration and customs formalities at Cairo International Airport, you will be met at the exit by our representative and escorted to your hotel.
Day 2
Monday - Cairo
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Then, tour the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities to see the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts. After lunch, proceed to Khan El Khalili bazaar, where you can haggle for Egyptian treasures to take home or dine at cafés along the Nile River. (B,L)
Day 3
Tuesday - Cairo
Visit Old Cairo to see Al Moallaka Church (Hanging Church). Then, visit the Coptic Museum where you can find the largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts in the world. Next, have lunch followed by a visit to Sainte Mary Church in Maadi, the place where the holy family started their trip to Upper Egypt by boat. (B,L)
Day 4
Wednesday - Cairo | Aswan | Kom Ombo | Edfu
Transfer from your hotel to Cairo Airport for your morning flight to Aswan. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your Nile cruise ship. You will visit the High Dam, the Granite Alexandria Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae. Sail on board a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailboat and view Kitchener’s Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek and Haroeries before arriving in Edfu. (B,L,D)
Day 5
Thursday - Edfu | Luxor
Travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god. Dating from 237 B.C., it is considered the best preserved temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock, and continue sailing towards Luxor. (B,L,D)
Day 6
Friday - Luxor
Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon. Take in the sites at St. Wanas Monastery, the saint who is widely known for helping anyone who asks him to find anything (or anyone) that has been lost. N.B: – Nile Cruise itinerary may change in sequence but not in visits. (B,L,D)
Day 7
Saturday - Luxor | Cairo
After breakfast, visit the Karnak and Luxor temples, a centuries old city of pylons, hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks. Disembark and transfer to the airport for your afternoon flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to your hotel. (B)
Day 8
Sunday - Cairo | Alexandria
After breakfast, transfer from Cairo to Alexandria where you will visit St. Bishoy Monastery in Wadi El Natroun. The Monastery of Saint Bishoy contains the relics of Bishoy, Paul of Tammah, and relics of other saints. Eyewitnesses recount that the body of Bishoy remains incorrupt. Pope Shenouda III of Alexandria is also entombed there. Next, drive to Alexandria where you enjoy lunch and continue your visit to the Catacombs, the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria. Discover Pompey’s Pillar, the most prominent remaining Greek Landmark in Alexandria then transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay. (B,L)
Day 9
Monday - Alexandria | Cairo
After breakfast, visit Alexandria Library and the Monastery of St. Mina who is well known as the Wonders’ Maker. Then drive back to Cairo for an overnight stay. (B)
Day 10
Tuesday - Cairo to USA (or extend your stay)
After breakfast, transfer from hotel to Cairo International Airport for final departure. (B)
Program Highlights
Uncover the mystery and mystique of Egypt and marvel at the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
See the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen’s tomb at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
Discover the largest collection of Egyptian Christian artifacts in the world and visit Sainte Mary Church in Maadi, where the holy family started their trip to Upper Egypt
On your Nile cruise, visit the High Dam, the Granite Alexandria Quarries with the Unfinished Obelisk, and the Temple of Isis at Philae
Sail on board a traditional Egyptian sailing “felucca” for a view of Kitchener’s Island Botanical Garden and the Agha Khan Mausoleum
Visit the West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari, and the Colossi of Memnon
In Alexandria, admire the Roman Catacombs and Pompey’s Pillar, the area’s most prominent remaining Greek Landmark
INCLUDES
Hotel accommodations for 6 nights
3 nights on board a Nile River cruise ship
18 included meals consisting of:
9 buffet breakfasts
6 lunches
3 dinners
Sightseeing, including licensed Egyptologist and all entrance fees, as follows:
Tour of Cairo, including the Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and Khan El Khalili bazar
Tour of old Cairo, including the Coptic Museum and St. Mary Church in Maadi
Nile Cruise sightseeing including: Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna and Luxor
Visit Saint Bishoy on Wadi El Natroun on the way to Alexandria
Tour of Alexandria, including the Catacombs, Pompey’s Pillar and Alexandria Library
Visit St. Mina Monastery on the way back to Cairo
All transfers and luggage handling within Egypt
All Hotel taxes and service charge
HOLIDAY INN CITY STARS
1 Nights
In the heart of Citystars business and leisure hub and just 10 minutes from Cairo International Airport, the Holiday Inn® Cairo Citystars hotel is an ideal base for exploring the modern and historic attractions of Egypt's capital. Next to the hotel, Stars Centre Mall is home to over 640 shops and high-tech amusements including Snow City and Magic Galaxy, one of Cairo's largest indoor theme parks. Downtown Cairo is less than half an hour away. The Concierge can assist you in arranging tours to local attractions including Giza Pyramids, Khan El Khalili, and soon, the Grand Egyptian Museum.
The hotel's family-friendly atmosphere makes everyone feel at home, from the rooftop garden with its adults' and children's swimming pools to the Star Corner Café in the lobby. Open 24 hours, Windows Restaurant tempts diners with rich international buffets and live cooking stations, and Indira Restaurant serves some of the best Indian food in Cairo.
Business travellers appreciate the fast, free WiFi, Business Center and 24-hour room service. Need to hold a meeting? Seven elegant meeting rooms and a ballroom host up to 70 delegates. Many international corporations have offices nearby. Whether you are visiting Cairo for business or vacation, make yourself at home at this warm and welcoming hotel amid the contemporary buzz of Citystars Heliopolis.
Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa, situated between the city of Cairo and the desert, offers unparalleled views of the Giza Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, situated a mere 20 minutes from the heart of Egypt's capital city. Here, guests can savor a variety of cuisines at their international restaurants before relaxing in the swimming pool or indulging in a spa treatment. The 641 guest rooms and deluxe suites offer comfortable beds with high thread-count cotton sheets, cool air conditioning, high speed Wi-Fi, and stunning views of the Great Pyramids.
Find us on the Corniche beachfront promenade, facing the Mediterranean Sea and surrounded by shopping and dining. We're within six kilometers of history at Montaza Palace and the Royal Jewelry Museum, with a free shuttle to our own private beach. Relax at our spa, and enjoy a rooftop pool offering panoramic views and a sundeck.
NOTES
From prices are per person, based on double occupancy.
Extra nights and single occupancy are available upon request.
Rates are not valid during certain holidays and blackout periods.
EGYPT: CROSSROADS OF CULTURES & FAITH
Cairo - Alexandria - Aswan - Luxor
10 Days
From: $2,499
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