Duration: 8 days / 7 nights (privately guided tour)
2 nights Cairo + 1 night Alexandria + 4 nights Nile cruise
Trip Highlights:
Wake up in front of the Great Pyramids of Giza and explore the monumental scale of these ancient wonders.
Sail down the Nile at sunset in a traditional Nile boat, passing islands, gardens and ruined temples that shimmer golden in the fading light.
Visit Egypt's forgotten wonders and the sights of Alexandria.
Day 1: Arrival
Flight to Cairo to discover the millennia-old culture.
You will be met at the airport and picked up by our friendly staff,
who will help you with the customs formalities. Transfer to the hotel, mailing in and overnight.
Day 2: Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum
Today you will be picked up by your private guide for an excursion
to the pyramids and sphinx. Then it's on to the famous Egyptian Museum.
Lunch is during the tour.
Day 3: Alexandria
In the morning, transfer to Alexandria to visit Quitbay Fortress, Alexandria Library, Catacomb Tomb and Pompeii Column.
In the late afternoon towards evening, transfer to your hotel.
Day 4: Telmpel from Kalabsha, Elephantine Island
Transfer to Cairo airport for the flight to Aswan,
Upon arrival in Aswan, a private transfer will take you to the Nile cruise. In the afternoon, visit Elephantine Island
and the Telmpel from Kalabsha. Your Nile cruise ship is heading towards Kom Ombo.
Day 5: Temple of Kom Ombo
After breakfast you will visit the temple of Kom Ombo. Enjoy the breathtaking view during your dinner in the Nile cruise ship restaurant.
After that you will sail on to Edfu.
Day 6: Temple of Edfu
Lunch on board, then visit the temple of Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board the ship in Edfu. Continue to Luxor
Enjoy the beautiful and historic Nile landscape.
Day 7: Hatshepsut Temple
Today you drive with your private guide to the east bank of the Nile around Valley of the Kings and
Visiting Hatshepsut Temple. Lunch on board, then visit the temples of Luxor and Karnak.
Day 8: Return journey
In the morning, flight to Cairo. Our travel companion will do itigt for you
the flight and customs formalities for your return journey.
A look into culinary Egypt
Egyptian cuisine is simple and yet creative,
the Egyptian national dish (koshary) is a delicious Egyptian lunch or dinner, exceptional flavors that you should definitely try.
Hotels
Cairo Kempinski Hotel 5 *
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The Kempinski Nile Hotel is located on the east bank of the Nile in the historic district of Cairo's Garden City.
All rooms are equipped with free WiFi, LCD satellite TV, free minibar with non-alcoholic drinks and a marble bathroom. Spa and wellness center with staff, whirlpools, steam baths, saunas and an outdoor pool on the hotel roof
Cairo Ramses Hilton Hotel 5 *
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A hotel with a view of the Nile, pool terrace, casino and a gym.
All rooms with a balcony with a view of the Nile or a panoramic view of the city and furnished with
a sofa and a desk, TV.
Alexandria Sheraton Montazah Hotel 4 *
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Let yourself be impressed by its location. 2 restaurants and an outdoor pool. 290 rooms on 14 floors. All rooms have free WiFi and balconies.
The rooms at the Hotel Sheraton Montazah have sliding glass doors that lead to the balcony.
Nile Ships
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MS Royal Lotus 5 *
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The Mövenpick Royal Lotus offers a unique opportunity to explore the picturesque landscape of the banks of the Nile.
Discover the temples and tombs of antiquity as you cruise along in a relaxed atmosphere.
Our flagship has 60 cabins with approx. 22 m2 and 2 magnificent Royal Suites.
Mövenpick MS Sun Ray 5 *
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Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you cruise down the picturesque Nile from Aswan to Luxor in style on the Mövenpick MS Sunray. Thanks to its elegant style, traditional design, stylish details, large public areas offers a swimming pool, a sundeck with leisure area.
Mövenpick MS Hamees 5 *
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The Mövenpick MS Hamees is contemporary and comfortably equipped and is one of the largest and best ships on the Nile. The Mövenpick MS Hamees has 72 large cabins with panoramic windows, bathroom with bathtub and hairdryer, LCD TV, minibar.
Price list
October
Flight from Zurich or from Geneva
Domestic flights Cairo-Luxor & Aswan-Cairo
2 nights in Cairo, 5 * hotel, breakfast
1 night Alexandria, 5 * hotel, breakfast
4 Nile Cruise, 5 * Nile boat, full board
Excursions as described, tickets
English speaking private tour guide
CHF 2`880.-
per person / in double room
November
Flight from Zurich or from Geneva
Domestic flights Cairo-Luxor & Aswan-Cairo
2 nights in Cairo, 5 * hotel, breakfast
1 night Alexandria, 5 * hotel, breakfast
4 Nile Cruise, 5 * Nile boat, full board
Excursions as described, tickets
English speaking private tour guide
CHF 2`740.-
per person / in double room
December
Flight from Zurich or from Geneva
Domestic flights Cairo-Luxor & Aswan-Cairo
2 nights in Cairo, 5 * hotel, breakfast
1 night Alexandria, 5 * hotel, breakfast
4 Nile Cruise, 5 * Nile boat, full board
Excursions as described, tickets
English speaking private tour guide
CHF 2`630.-
per person / in double room
Christmass and New Year
Flight from Zurich or from Geneva
Domestic flights Cairo-Luxor & Aswan-Cairo
2 nights in Cairo, 5 * hotel, breakfast
1 night Alexandria, 5 * hotel, breakfast
4 Nile Cruise, 5 * Nile boat, full board
Excursions as described, tickets
English speaking private tour guide
On Request
per person / in double room
January
Flight from Zurich or from Geneva
Domestic flights Cairo-Luxor & Aswan-Cairo
2 nights in Cairo, 5 * hotel, breakfast
1 night Alexandria, 5 * hotel, breakfast
4 Nile Cruise, 5 * Nile boat, full board
Excursions as described, tickets
English speaking private tour guide
CHF 2`660.-
per person / in double room
February
Flight from Zurich or from Geneva
Domestic flights Cairo-Luxor & Aswan-Cairo
2 nights in Cairo, 5 * hotel, breakfast
1 night Alexandria, 5 * hotel, breakfast
4 Nile Cruise, 5 * Nile boat, full board
Excursions as described, tickets
English speaking private tour guide
CHF 2`720.-
per person / in double room
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Egypt travel package experts in Switzerland since 1993