Cairo & Alexandria Escape with 3- night Nile cruise
Cairo & Alexandria Escape with 3- night Nile cruise
Cairo & Alexandria Escape with 3- night Nile cruise
11 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor
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Tour code:
KQLX-2024
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt with the "Cairo & Alexandria Escape with 3-night Nile cruise." Begin your adventure in Cairo, where you'll explore the Egyptian Museum and marvel at the Great Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza. Travel to Alexandria to visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Experience the serene beauty of the Montazah Gardens before heading back to Cairo. Fly to Aswan and embark on a luxurious Nile cruise, visiting the temples of Philae, Kom Ombo, and Edfu. Conclude your trip in Luxor, exploring the Temple of Karnak and enjoying free time to discover more of Egypt's ancient wonders. This tour offers a perfect blend of cultural exploration and relaxation, with stays at top-notch hotels like the Hyatt Regency Cairo West and Hilton Alexandria Corniche.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Cairo,Egypt
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT Welcome to Cairo. At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)
Day 2: Cairo. Excursion To Giza
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Meals Included: Breakfast
CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA Secrets of the Sphinx CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes the Egyptian Museum.GIZA Take pictures of the Sphinx and of the Great Pyramids. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built with an original height of 496 feet.
Day 3: Cairo,Wadi El Natrun,Alexandria
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Hilton Alexandria Corniche
Meals Included: Breakfast
CAIRO–WADI EL NATRUN–ALEXANDRIA The Mediterranean Pearl WADI EL NATRUN [LF] Visit a Coptic Monastery before returning to Cairo.ALEXANDRIA Free time to explore the city at your own pace. (B) 137 mi / 220 kmLOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITIONS In Arabic, Wadi El Natrum means “Valley of Nitrates,” due to the presence of eight different lakes containing nitrates in the surrounding area. In Coptic, the region is also known as Shi-Hyt, which can be translated as “balance of the heart” or “measure of hearts.” The monasteries of Wadi el-Natrun are the source of indispensable data for the study of the Coptic heritage, and especially for Coptic literature, art, and architecture.
Day 4: Alexandria
Location: Alexandria
Accommodation Name: Hilton Alexandria Corniche
Meals Included: Breakfast
ALEXANDRIA Feel like royality in the Montazah gardens ALEXANDRIA Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, that commemorates the ancient Library of Alexandria, and the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel. Visit the Montazah Garden. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & CULTURE Originally founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the wealthiest cities in the world and the Montazah Palace gardens are a true testimony of this wealth. Designed to be a place of relaxation and recreation for the Khedive and his guests are filled with flowers, trees and shrubs.
Day 5: Alexandria,Wadi El Natrun,Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Tower & Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ALEXANDRIA–WADI EL NATRUN–CAIRO A Drive Through the Red Land Drive through the El Beheira desert.CAIRO Dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 155 mi / 250 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LANDSCAPES In ancient times, the Egyptians called the desert the "red land," distinguishing it from the flood plain around the Nile River, called the "black land". These reflect the fact that the desert sands have a reddish hue and the land around the Nile turned black when the annual flood waters receded. Over thousands of years, the Nile River evolved into its present shape, surrounded by the Eastern and Western deserts.
Day 6: Cairo,Aswan (Embarkation)
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CAIRO–ASWAN (EMBARKATION) The Inspiration of Isis CAIRO Fly to AswanASWAN Embarkation and lunch on board. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT ANCIENT WONDERS The temple at Philae honors the deity Isis—goddess of the moon, health, and fertility, as well as the gods of Horus and Osiris. Learn how in the early 1970s, after the inauguration of the Aswan High Dam, raging floods risked the submersion of Philae. The rescue of these Nubian monuments is thanks to the joint effort between the Egyptian government and UNESCO, who then moved the sanctuary to higher ground. How did they do it? They dismantled the structures into 40,000 blocks and transferred them brick by brick to their new home, Agilkia Island.
Day 7: Cruising: Aswan,Kom Ombo,Edfu
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CRUISING: ASWAN–KOM OMBO–EDFU Egyptian Gods & Gowns Free time this morningKOM OMBO Guided walking tour includes the Temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDS & LORE Explore captivating Kom Ombo with a walking tour of its bluff-top twin temples. Gaze at the spellbinding temples dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus.
Day 8: Cruising: Edfu,Esna,Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CRUISING: EDFU–ESNA–LUXOR Legendary Luxor EDFU Visit the Temple of HorusLUXOR Visit the Temple. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTOF GODS AND PILGRIMAGES Step back in time and wander through the magnificent temple dedicated to Horus, one of the most important gods in Ancient Egypt. Learn how this became the setting for many important festivals which resulted in huge pilgrimages. With time the temple suffered the elements and got buried underneath the sand where it remained until 1860!
Day 9: Luxor (Disembarkation)
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Sonesta St. George Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
LUXOR (DISEMBARKATION) Palace of Life LUXOR Disembarkation. Visit the Temple of Karnak. Free time this afternoon (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTPHARAONIC LIVES Known as Ipet-Isu by the ancient Egyptians which means “The Most Select of Places” and built over 2000 years, for some uneducated ancient Egyptians the temple of Karnak was the place of gods. Dozens of pharaohs added their own constructions to this site making this one of the most impressive open- air museums in the world.
Day 10: Luxor,Cairo
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Tower & Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast
LUXOR–CAIRO Cairo Bound LUXOR Morning at leisure. Fly to Cairo. CAIRO Free time this afternoon. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE Join an optional excursion to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the West Bank of the Nile where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed in cliffside crypts. See where 62 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which one was virtually intact—the splendid tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922.
Day 11: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Tower & Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.CAIRO Safe travels until we meet again! Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at Hyatt Regency Cairo West in Cairo, Hilton Alexandria Corniche in Alexandria, Sonesta Tower & Casino in Cairo, and Sonesta St. George Hotel in Luxor.
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Meals
Daily breakfast (B), lunch (L) on Day 6 and Day 7, and dinner (D) on Day 1, Day 5, and Day 6.
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Guided Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing tours in Cairo, Giza, Wadi El Natrun, Alexandria, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.
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Nile Cruise
3-night Nile cruise with stops at Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.
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Internal Flights
Internal flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo.
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Welcome Dinner
Welcome dinner on the first day in Cairo.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids of Giza, Coptic Monastery, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Qaitbay Citadel, Montazah Garden, Temple of Philae, Temple of Horus, Temple of Karnak, and other sites mentioned in the itinerary.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from Cairo are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions such as the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, laundry, and tips are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees for entry into Egypt are not included.
UNESCO Sites
Historic Cairo|The Pyramid Fields of Giza
Accommodation
Cairo: Hyatt Regency Cairo West, Alexandria: Hilton Alexandria Corniche, Cairo: Sonesta Tower & Casino, Luxor: Sonesta St. George Hotel
Notes
Cruise details:Deluxe cabin- featuring twin beds (can convert to double), private en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and panoramic windows.Globus Host service throughout the cruise.Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Movenpick MS Royal Lotus.
Meals
10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Check out our Q&As
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What can I expect on the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Cairo, Egypt. At 6 pm, you will meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
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What activities are planned for the second day in Cairo?
On the second day, you will have guided sightseeing in Cairo, including a visit to the Egyptian Museum. In Giza, you will take pictures of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramids.
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What will we do in Wadi El Natrun?
In Wadi El Natrun, you will visit a Coptic Monastery before returning to Cairo.
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What are the highlights of the Alexandria tour?
In Alexandria, the guided sightseeing includes visits to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel. You will also visit the Montazah Garden.
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What is special about the drive from Alexandria to Cairo?
The drive from Alexandria to Cairo includes a journey through the El Beheira desert, known as the 'red land' in ancient times due to its reddish sands.
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What will we see in Aswan?
In Aswan, you will embark on a Nile cruise and have lunch on board. You will also learn about the rescue of the Philae Temple, which was moved to higher ground to save it from flooding.
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What can I expect during the cruise from Aswan to Edfu?
During the cruise from Aswan to Edfu, you will have a guided walking tour of the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods.
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What will we visit in Luxor?
In Luxor, you will visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu and the Temple of Karnak. You will also have free time to explore Luxor.
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What optional activities are available in Luxor?
In Luxor, you can join an optional excursion to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the West Bank of the Nile, where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed.
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How does the tour end?
The tour ends in Cairo with breakfast on the last morning.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of globus charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
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