EGYPT and Nile
$1275 per person
Cairo is the city of the thousand minarets, home to the ancient treasures: the great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Sakkara Pyramids, the world famous Museum of the Egyptian Antiquities. It also boasts the Old Coptic churches and Islamic architecture. Let Misr Travel shows you Egypt in different way.
INCLUDED
• Entrance fees for all specified sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary.
• Private English speaking Egyptologist/ trip manager throughout your journey.
• Hand-picked accommodation: 03 nights Cairo, 03 nights Nile cruise, including taxes and service charges.
• Meals as listed in the itinerary (6 Breakfast, 4 Lunch, 3 Dinner).
• Airport meets and greets services in arrival and departure with private transfers.
• All sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehicles.
• Travel with peace of mind knowing baggage handling, hotels and restaurants tips included
• Domestic flights on Economy Class (Cairo/Aswan) and (Luxor/Cairo).
NOT INCLUDED
• International Flight Tickets.
• Entry visa.
• Any optional tours.
• Tipping (for drivers, nile cruise crew, etc.).
Prices:
Prices are valid till 30 April 2020
1275 $ per person
Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip and valid till September 30, 2020, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.
Reservation & Cancellation policy
• A deposit of 25% is required at the time of booking and constitutes part of your final payment.
• Full payment is due 30 days before the commencement of the tour.
• The company has the right to cancel the booking if the payment is not received within this period.
• Tour prices and dates are correct at the time of the website going live, however, are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
• Ocean Tours accepts the credit and debit cards (Visa and Master Card) as well as wire transfer.
• We charged no credit card fees or hidden surcharges.
Cancellation refunds will be calculated as of the date we receive cancellation requests per person.
The cancellation must be done by sending an email with 1) Name of the passenger 2) Passport number
Cancellation fees.
• 45 days before your arrival, 6% of the total tour price will be charged as a bank transaction fee.
• From 40 to 30 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be charged.
• From 29 to 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be charged.
• From 14 to 7 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price will be charged.
• From 7 to 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be charged.
Children Policy.
A: It differs from one tour to another.
• 0 – 01.99 Free of Charge
• 2 – 4.99 pay 25% of tour price
• 5 – 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
• 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.
B: The policy is valid and applies to children sharing their parent’s rooms.
C: If the package includes Air Flight or Sleeping Train, then an extra charge applies as per the flight or train policy.
Single supplement:
This option is available for those who prefer travelling with others but prefer single accommodation. This will guarantee you your own room for every night of the tour. The number of single rooms we can offer is limited, so it’s best to book early.
Important Notes:
We highly recommend you book this trip as early as possible, preferably 50 days prior to departure. Reservations received within 30 days will be on request and subject to availability of accommodation.
• For full terms and conditions,
Gratuities:- is excluded but recommended, it is in return of the service rendered to the guest as it became traditional in Egypt.
It is a kind of appreciation from the guest towards the staff who rendered the service.
Tipping is evaluated from the guest according to the quality of the service.
Here under the approximated tipping for each staff due to his job and responsibility and the service he rendered.
The tour manager : 7.5—10 $ per person per transfer from / to airport or hotel or station Including portage.
5 $ per person for dinner cruise or sound & light show.
Other cities: 3—5 $ per person per transfer from airport or hotel or cruise or station.
Cruise staff between Luxor & Aswan 3—5 $ per person per day.
Guide: 5—10 $ per person per day.
Driver: 2—5 $ per person per day or transfer.
07 Days
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Departure
Cairo International Airport -
Dress Code
Casual. Comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and warm jacket. -
Included
Airport meets and greets services in arrival and departure with private transfersAll sightseeing by private air-conditioned vehiclesDomestic flights on Economy Class (Cairo/Aswan) and (Luxor/Cairo)Entrance fees for all specified sightseeing as indicated in the itineraryHand-picked accommodation: 03 nights Cairo, 03 nights Nile cruise, including taxes and service chargesMeals as listed in the itinerary (6 Breakfast, 4 Lunch, 3 Dinner)Private English speaking Egyptologist/ trip manager throughout your journeyTravel with peace of mind knowing baggage handling, hotels and restaurants tips included -
Not Included
Any optional toursEntry visaInternational Flight TicketsTipping (for drivers, nile cruise crew, etc.)
1
Day 1
Arrive Cairo, Egypt
Welcome to Egypt and the start of a beautiful holiday! Upon your arrival in Cairo international airport (Arrival procedures), Ocean tours manager will meet and escort you to your hotel in Cairo by an air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. Overnight Cairo.
Accommodation: 2 nights at Le Meridien Pyramids hotel / O smile 5*
Meals: None
2
Day 2
Cairo I Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Begin your discovery of this timeless land with a visit to the magnificent Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mykerinus and enigmatic Sphinx; it is the only survivor of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world. Follow the steps of Julius Caesar and Napoleon as they visit these extraordinary feats. Ride like local on camelback across the desert to make this journey unforgettable. Visit the Solar boat museum, site of Cheops’ funeral barge, the world’s oldest intact ship. Afterwards, visit the Egyptian museum, to witness the priceless treasures recovered from the tomb of the King Tutankhamen. Combine fascinating history with shopping at the great Khan el Khalili bazaar, this date back to 1382.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
3
Day 3
4
Day 4
Cruising the Nile, Kom ombo & Edfu
The morning is at leisure to relax, set sail for the temple at Kom Ombo and enjoy the scenery and cool breeze as you approach, it is dedicated to both the falcon-headed Horeris and the crocodile-headed god Sobek. Continue sailing, past irrigated fields and palm-fringed villages to Edfu. Drive by horse and buggy from the ship to the temple of Horus at Edfu. It is one of the most well-preserved temples and the site of the annual coronation of Horus the Pharaoh. This evening there will be a wonderful Egyptian themed Galabiya party and Oriental dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5
Day 5
Cruising the Nile I Valley of the Kings & Hatchepsut temple
After leisurely breakfast, sit back and observe everyday life in rural Egypt as you float down-stream to Luxor. On arrival, Across the Nile, to the west side of the city, site of the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Stopover for a photo of the Colossi of Memnon; these two giant seated figures of Amenhotep III once guarded his mortuary temple. Continue to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only female Pharaohs. Next, drive to the Valley of the Kings, site of 62 of royal kings buried there including the burial chamber of King Tutankhamen. Overnight in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6
Day 6
East bank Luxor - Cairo
After leisurely breakfast, disembark the cruise and visit the colossal temple of Karnak. This is the most excellent example of worship in the history of humanity and one of the most significant monuments of the Pharaoh's legacy. Walk along the avenue of sphinxes and wonder at the incredible forest of giant pillars at the sizeable Hypostyle hall. Continue to Luxor temple via two kilometres long Avenue of Sphinxes to see one of the original pairs of the obelisk; the second now stands on the Place de la Concorde . Transfer to Luxor airport for a short flight to Cairo. Meet and transfer to your hotel for an afternoon at your leisure.
Accommodation: 1 night at Intercontinental Cairo Semiramis / Safir Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast
7
Day 7
Depart from Cairo
Enjoy Breakfast and free time at leisure until it is time to transfer to Cairo Airport and check-in for your onward flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Location
Egypt Cairo
Day 01: Arrive Cairo, Egypt
Day 02: Cairo I Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum
Day 03: Aswan I Majestic Philae temple & High dam
Day 04: Cruising the Nile, Kom ombo & Edfu
Day 05: Cruising the Nile I Valley of the Kings & Hatchepsut temple
Day 06: East bank Luxor - Cairo
Day 07: Depart from Cairo
