EGYPT - 8 Days

Itinerary

Day 1
ARRIVE CAIRO

On arrival at the Cairo International Airport, you will be assisted by our representative and will be taken directly to Check your Hotel (Early Check-in Subject to hotel availability). Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Evening Transfer to Sound & Light Show at Pyramids Area provides you with a learning experience about ancient Egypt and its significant beginning. During shows, Egyptian Pharaohs rise to narrate their stories of reign and achievements. It is an experience not to be missed when visiting Egypt. following by Dinner at Restaurant. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2
CAIRO CITY TOUR & NIGHT TRAIN

After Breakfast at the hotel, proceed for a full-day guided tour of Cairo by an air-conditioned, visiting: Great Pyramids- One of the Seven Wonders of the World. Lord of the Sphinx- Creature carved from natural bedrock with the head of a man and body of a lion. Papyrus Institute, Egyptian Museum. Khan – El – Khalili Bazaar. Evening transfer to the station for Sleeper Train, from Cairo to Aswan. Dinner and overnight onboard the train.

Day 3
ARRIVE ASWAN, ASWAN TOUR & BOARD NILE CRUISE

Breakfast on board the train. On arrival at Aswan Station–meet and assist by air-conditioned vehicle& direct proceed for sightseeing tour of the following: Visit Philae Temple- Philae is an island in the reservoir of the Aswan Low Dam, downstream of the Aswan Dam and Lake Nasser, High Dam – the Aswan High Dam, is an embankment dam built across the Nile in Aswan, Unfinished Obelisk — The unfinished obelisk is the largest known ancient obelisk and is located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt in Aswan, Visit Perfume Factory. late check-in your Nile Cruise Lunch & Dinner and overnight on board the Nile Cruise at Aswan.

Day 4
ON BOARD NILE CRUISE

Breakfast on board, sailing to Kom Ombo, visiting Kom Ombo Temple. The Temple of Kom Ombo is an unusual double temple in the town of Kom Ombo in Aswan It was constructed during the Ptolemaic dynasty, 180–47 BC. After sightseeing sail to Edfu- The city was known in the Hellenistic period as Koinē Greek: Dinner and overnight on Board the Nile Cruise.

Day 5
VISIT TEMPLE OF EDFU- ON BOARD NILE CRUISE

Breakfast on board. Visit The Temple of Edfu is an Egyptian temple located on the west bank of the Nile in Edfu. The city was known in the Hellenistic period as Koinē Greek: Dinner and overnight on Board the Nile Cruise. The visit will be with Egyptologist, later Lunch on Board, sail to Luxor according to the opening of Esna Lock. Direct transfer by air-conditioned vehicle for visiting the East Bank of Luxor including – Luxor Temple Karnak Temple.Dinner & Overnight on Board the Cruise.

Day 6
NILE CRUISE. ARRIVE LUXOR. TRAIN TO CAIRO (D)

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation after breakfast. Direct transfer by air-conditioned vehicle for visiting the West Bank of Luxor including -Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple Colossi of Memnon Lunch at Restaurant during Sightseeing.Evening transfer to the station for Sleeper Train, from Luxor to Cairo.Dinner and overnight onboard the train.

Day 7
ARRIVE CAIRO & ALEXANDRIA

Breakfast on board the train. On arrival at Cairo Station, you will be assisted by our representative and will be taken directly to Alexandria by an air-conditioned vehicle (approx. 3 ½ hrs. drive)for a full-day guided tour of Alexandria by an air-conditioned vehicle, visiting: Catacombs Pompey’s Pillar Montazah Garden Lunch at Restaurant during Sightseeing Later Check in your hotel. Overnight in Alexandria.

Day 8
DEPARTURE

Alexandria to Cairo airport for Departure Breakfast at Hotel, Check out -Drive back to Cairo, by air-conditioned vehicle, arrive in Cairo – direct Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your onward journey.

INCLUSION

  • Return airfare Ex –
  • One time visa charges
  • Stay as mentioned.
  • Sightseeing as mentioned
  • All ferry transfers & sightseeing transfers on SIC
  • All services on board

EXCLUSION

  • Any increase in the airfare at the time of issuing tickets
  • Any meals
  • Expenses of personal nature
  • Any other expenses which are specifically not mentioned

EGYPT – FAST FACTS

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EGYPT – FAST FACTS

Full Name: Arab Republic of Egypt
Capital City: Cairo
Time Zone: +2 GMT & -3.30 Minutes IST
Language: Modern Standard Arabic, Few people speak English
Religion: Islam
Currency: Egyptian Pound
ROE: 1 USD approximately makes 15.80 EGP. 1 EGP is approximately 4.52 INR
Electricity: 220 Volts
Climate: The climate in Egypt varies from surprisingly cold to extremely hot. Along the northern coast of the country, the climate is the Mediterranean during winter (December through March) – cool, windy, and humid, with occasional rains. Sometimes Mt. Sinai can be covered with snow!
Shopping: Alabaster Vase, Canopic Jars, Spices, Cotton Cloths, Cartouche Jewelry, Perfumes, Papyrus, Sheesha or Hukkah pipes, Mini Pyramids
ISD Code: + 20
Airport: Cairo Airport, Hurghada Airport, Sharm El Sheikh Airport, Alexandria Borg El Arab Airport
Indian Restaurants:
Nawab Restaurant: 21 Bahgat Ali, Mohammed Mazhar, Zamalek, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
Maharani Indian Restaurant: Zamalek, Cairo Governorate, Egyp
Raoucha & Kandahar Restaurants 3 Sphinx Square, Al Huwaiteyah, El Mohandessin، Giza Governorate
Maharaja Restaurant 1115 Nile Corniche, Sharks, Bulaq, Cairo Governorate 12344, EgypT.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Egypt also known as the Land of pharaohs
The shape of the Egyptian pyramids is said to have been inspired by the sun’s rays. According to the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians, the king’s soul ascended along with the sun rays to the sun god.
Egypt has the most Facebook users compared to any other country in the Middle East.
Gypsy is a short name for “Egyptian”.
Egyptian hieroglyphs have over 700 symbols. This ancient language was used by Egyptians to write down their history and communicate, making it one of the earliest languages to be used. No one truly knows how Egyptian ancients pronounced their words. That’s because the Egyptian hieroglyphs don’t include any vowels
Of all the Arab countries, Egypt is the only one that has a movie industry.
The pyramid of Giza is among the seven wonders of both the ancient and the modern world.
The renowned statue of liberty was intended to be installed in the land of the Pharaohs (Egypt).
The Suez Canal is controlled by Egypt.
The Beqa is the oldest standard weight used in Egypt. It’s still used in the modern world.
The three pyramids of Giza are guarded by a giant sphinx thought to be the representation of the son of Khufu, Pharaoh Chephren (Khafre).

EGYPT -TRAVEL INFORMATION:

Indian National requires a visa to travel to Egypt. Indian citizens Apply for visas at the New Delhi consulate. You must have more than 6 month’s validity on your passport from the intended date of return. Return air ticket, Bank Statements, Travel itinerary & hotel booking are required.
Travel Insurance is advisable
Don’t Engage in PDA – Kissing. Giving a peck on the chick. hugging is strict No NO. do not touch while talking to people.
Do not eat with or handle food by left hand as the left hand is often used for personal hygiene.
Do not eat, drink or smoke in public during Muslim fasting time.
Always take a guide
Don’t Wear Sleeveless T-Shirts — Except when you’re visiting some of Egypt’s coastal cities, the locals are a little more amenable if you stick to more moderate clothing. Men should avoid sleeveless T’s and women should consider avoiding shorts, as well.
Do Bargain while shopping
Don’t Cross the Streets by Yourself The traffic in Cairo is chaotic. A lot of the time, there are few traffic signals — and mostly, those are just suggestions more than anything else. The cars won’t stop for you, either. You can either follow an Egyptian crossing the street or someone will help you.
Don’t Hire People on the Street -When you’re in the most popular areas of tourist activity, you might be approached by strangers offering a special tour of a specific site. Don’t take them up on it. Hiring a guide is a good idea, but go through registered sources.
Tipping is Customary. Do tip to waiters, guides for their service.

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