Nile Valley & the Red Sea
Nile Valley & the Red Sea
The Red Sea contains some of the world’s hottest and saltiest seawater. With its connection to the Mediterranean Sea via the Suez Canal, it is one of the most heavily traveled waterways in the world, carrying maritime traffic between Europe and Asia. Its name is derived from the colour changes observed in its waters. Normally, the Red Sea is an intense blue-green; occasionally, however, it is populated by extensive blooms of the algae Trichodesmium erythraeum, which, upon dying off, turn the sea a reddish brown colour.
Highlights
- Guided visit to one of the Seven Wonders, the Great Pyramids of Giza
- Lunch in an oriental/Indian/Chinese Restaurant
- A guided visit to the Egyptian Museum
- A visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaars
- Optional tour to the spectacular sound and light show by the Pyramids
- Aboard the Oberoi Philae Cruiser OR the Sanctuary Nile Cruise for a relaxing 5-day history tour
- Optional Abu Simble Tour with visits to the Great Temples of Ramses II and his beloved Nefertari
- Optional tours, add-ons available tour
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Tour Description
Have the experience to know from the legendary Pyramids of Giza to the mystic Red Sea. This tour is designed to immerse yourself in Egypt as you never had before, with a complete set of activities, tours and locations to reach every detail of this iconic destination.
Tour Includes:
- All Accommodations, minimum 4* level
- Breakfast each morning, plus select meals where noted
- All transportation, as described, inclusive of gratuity
- All tours, as described
- All entrance fees where noted (add’l fees may apply to options)
- Registration with US State Department
- 24 Hr. concierge service for the duration of the trip
NOT INCLUDED: Flights, Travel Insurance (Strongly Recommended), Personal Expenditures, Optional Upgrades, Anything not mentioned
Detailed Itinerary
- A private driver will pick you up from your home and take you to the airport
- Flight to Cairo International Airport, Egypt (priced separately)
- Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and assisted through the immigration process
- You will then be transfered to your hotel by an air-conditioned coach
- Check-in, relax & enjoy the afternoon at your leisure
- Overnight at hotel
Includes: Private Airport Transfers, Transportation To/from Hotel, Room & Taxes
- After breakfast, meet your guide for a visit to one of the Seven Wonders, the Great Pyramids of Giza
- A visit to Papyrus Institute or a perfume shop can be arranged after the visit
- Transfer back to the hotel to freshen up and pack your bags
- Check out of your hotel
- Enjoy lunch at an oriental/Indian/Chinese restaurant
- After lunch, enjoy an unforgettable tour of the Egyptian Museum
- Take a short drive through downtown towards Khan El Khalili where you can explore the world-renowned narrow alleyways
- In the evening, you have the option to experience the spectacular Sound & Light show by the Pyramids
- Private transfer back to the hotel
- Overnight at hotel
Includes: Breakfast, Transportation, Private Guide, Lunch, Room & Taxes
- After breakfast, check out of your hotel
- Meet your driver to be transfered to Cairo Domestic Airport
- Flight to Aswan
- Board the Oberoi Philae Cruiser OR The Sanctuary Nile Cruise which will be your home for the next five days, taking you back through history while floating along the Nile
- If neither of these options are for you, an alternative option is also listed below
OPTION 1: Oberoi Philae Cruise
- DAY 1 – Embark, Lunch, Visit Nubian Museum by motorboat, Tea at Club Lounge, Cocktail Reception, Dinner, overnight in Aswan
- DAY 2 – Breakfast, Visit Philae Temple and High Dam, Sail to Komombo, Lunch, visit the Twin Temple of Komombo, Sail to Edfu, Tea at Club Lounge, dinner and overnight in Edfu
- Day 3 – Breakfast, Visit the Temple of Edfu, Sail to Essna, lunch, cross the Essna lock sail to Luxor
- Tea at Club Lounge, dinner and overnight in Luxor
- DAY 4 – Breakfast, Visit the West Bank Valley of Kings, King Tut’s Tomb, Ramses “The Six”, Dier Elmadina, Habu and Colossus of Memnon, Lunch, visit Luxor and Karank Temples, Tea at Clubb Lounge, dinner and overnight in Luxor
OPTION 2: Sanctuary Nile Cruise
- DAY 1 – Embark, lunch, ride on a felucca around Elephantine Island, Lord Kitchener’s Botanical Gardens, and the Agha Khan Mausoleum, enjoy afternoon tea served in the lounge, dinner and drinks, experience a Folkloric Show and a Dervish Show
- DAY 2 – Breakfast, motorboat ride to visit the majestic Philae Temple on the Island of Agilika, visit to the Granite Quarries, Egyptian cooking lesson, lunch while cruising to Kom Ombo, visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, afternoon tea, “Egyptian Night” costume party for all guests, dinner followed by music and dancing
- Day 3 – Breakfast, explore the extraordinary Temple of Horus, guided tour around the Greco-Roman Temple of Khnum at Esna, afternoon tea followed by dinner
- DAY 4 – Breakfast, guided tour around the strikingly graceful Temple of Luxor and then towards the Temple of Karnak, lunch, a visit to the Valley of the Kings, you will have a chance to visit at least one tomb in the Valley of the Queens and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, pass by the famed Colossi or Memnon, afternoon tea, followed by a farewell gala dinner
ALTERNATIVE OPTION: After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport for a flight to Abu Simble. Upon arrival, you will be escorted and guided to the Great Temples of Ramses II & his beloved Nefertari. After the tour, you will be transfered back to the airport to board a flight to Cairo via Aswan where you will spend the night in Alexandria.
Includes: Breakfast, Transportation, Guide, Room & Taxes
- After breakfast, disembark, and transfer to Hurghada
- Upon arrival, you will greeted and privately transfered to your hotel
- Check in, relax and enjoy the rest of the day, at your leisure
- Overnight at hotel
Includes: Breakfast, Transportation, Guide, Room & Taxes
- After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure in Hurghada
- Overnight at hotel
Includes: Breakfast, Room & Taxes
- After breakfast, enjoy a day at leisure in Hurghada
- Overnight at hotel
Includes: Breakfast, Room & Taxes
- After breakfast, check out meet your driver to be privately transfered from your hotel to Hurghada airport
- Flight to Cairo (not included)
- Upon arrival, you will be transfered to your hotel
- Check in, relax, and get ready for your flight back home
- Overnight in hotel
Includes: Breakfast, Private Airport Transfers, Room & Taxes
- After breakfast, meet your driver to be privately transfered from your hotel to the airport
- Flight home (not included)
- Upon your return, a private driver will pick you up at the airport and take you to your doorstep
Includes: Breakfast & Private Airport Transfers