Egypt Escape 9 Days - Land Only


Cairo, Giza Pyramids, Aswan, Nile River Cruise, Luxor

Small Group5-Star Hotels

price starts at:
U$5,099.00+ U$5,699.00

  • Tour Code: USEE09-LO
  • Days: 9 Day(s)
  • Departing From: New York (all airports) Los Angeles Las Vegas San Francisco Land Only Boston Chicago Seattle Houston Washington, D.C. Detroit Denver Dallas Phoenix Philadelphia Miami San Diego San Antonio Portland Oregon Atlanta Austin Charlotte Memphis Oklahoma City Milwaukee Sacramento San Jose Orlando Fort Lauderdale New Orleans Minneapolis Columbus, Ohio Honolulu Indianapolis IND Fort Wayne St.Louis North Carolina Kansas City Tampa Charleston
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    ☆ Include most important historical sites of Egypt

    ☆ Enjoy the mighty Nile on a all inclusive 5 stars cruise

    ☆ 5 stars accommodations throughout the trip

    ☆ Chance to sample authentic Arabic cuisine on the tour

    ☆ Handcrafted excursions are available to enhance your journey

    ☆ Small sized group with ultimate flexibility

    ☆ Professional local expert team all along the way

    ☆ Visit 1 UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site 





  • Service Language: English
  • Better to Book Before: 30 Day(s)
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ALL PRICES ARE IN USD

PAYMENT SCHEDULE:

Full Payment is Required at the Time of Booking

OPTIONAL PROGRAM AND UPGRADES:

Since the seats are limited, we recommend you to choose optional and extension programs at the time of booking.

GROUP SIZE:

 Not more than 24 passengers.

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Telephone:1 855.526.1286

ITINERARY

Day 1: Depart for Egypt

Onboard international flight from North America to Egypt(International flight ticket is not included for Land Only package)

Day 2: Cairo

Arrival to Cairo Int Airport. Make your own way to your hotel(Airport pick up &drop off services are not included for Land Only package) .

Day 3: Cairo

Breakfast at your hotel and meet our professional tour guide and driver,

Arrive to Giza Pyramids

- Visit the 3 Great Pyramids (Cheops, Chefren and Macarinos).

- Visit the Queens Pyramids (availability to enter to one of the queens Pyramids)

- Visit the Great Sphinx, which has kept its secrets for centuries.

- Visit the Panorama of the 3 Pyramids and the Valley Temple (Mummification Temple).

Visit the famous Egyptian Museum to see The Golden Treasure of King Tut.

Visit Papyrus Institute and learn how this ancient art has been revived after thousands of years.

Free walking in Khan El Khalili Bazar the oldest market in the region dating back to 970 AD and known to many as the golden brick road of the Middle East.

Meet our tour guide and driver to transfer you to Cairo Train Station to travel to Aswan by sleeping train and dinner on board.


Important Notes for the train ride:

1.       There is no shower onboard and no private toilet in the compartments. It’s advisable to bring a small bag with all kits needed for one night as the big bags will be stored on the top of the cabin and will be hard to open. Public bathrooms could be unclean at the end of the ride.

2.       Smoking is prohibited on board but once in a while, some passengers do break this rule.

3.       We ask you to bring bottled water and snacks with you in case the meals on the train are not to your liking.Running water is available in cabin but NOT drinkable.

4.       Vegetarian guests must inform us to book their meals as they expect all passengers non-veg unless we specify on our booking.

5.       Each cabin has 2 folding beds(upper and lower beds) with blankets and sheets so no need to bring any sheets or blankets.

6.       Cabins are small.

7.     Train is air-conditioned.


 Optional Program: Dinner Cruise on the Fantastic Nile River: U$99/person

Special Egyptian dinner aboard a Nile River Ship with local entertainments including a musical concert by a folklore band featuring belly dance and the memorable traditional Egyptian Tannoura dance.

 

Day 4: Cairo - Aswan - Nile River Cruise

Breakfast on board at your sleeping train before arriving at Aswan Train Station.Start our tour in Aswan:

- Visit the High Dam, a rock-fill dam on the border between Egypt and Sudan

- Visit Unfinished Obelisk, the largest ancient obelisk in Aswan Granit Quarry.

- Visit Temple of Philae, Temple of Love on the Famous Island of Isis.

Egyptian cotton is world famous and never miss out the opportunity to explore the local workshop in Aswan to get first hand information.

Transfer to your Nile Cruise to check-in for (3 Nights/4 Days) with Full Board.

Lunch on board of your Nile Cruise.

Free afternoon in Aswan to stroll around Aswan City Bazaar and Spices Market.

Dinner on board of your Nile Cruise and overnight in Aswan.


Remarks for the Nile cruise:

1.Wifi on the cruise might be slow or unstable. Rate is around U$5 per hour or U$10 per day for each device.

2.Beverages onboard including alcohol, soft drinks and water are all available for a fee.

3.Time to go through the lock is depending on the navigation authority and water conditions.

4.Daily meals are generally buffet style.

5.There is normally no elevators on the vessel.

Day 5: Nile River Cruise - Kom - Ombo & Edfu

Breakfast on board Nile cruise and relax as you sail along the fertile Nile Valley.

Lunch on board of Nile cruise.

Sailing towards Kom Ombo Town.

- Visit The Crocodile God at Kom Ombo Temple with your tour guide.

Free time on board to enjoy sailing and arrive Edfu city and overnight in Edfu.

Afternoon tea on the Sun Deck.

Dinner on board of Nile cruise.

Day 6: Luxor East Bank

Arrive to Luxor and enjoy breakfast on board of Nile Cruise, meet our guide to tour Edfu Temple.

-Visit the temple of Falcon God Hours Edfu Temple.

Lunch on board of Nile cruise.

- Continue sailing to pass Isna Lock. Then, arrive Luxor City.

visit Luxor Temple with your tour guide.

Entertain a tasty dinner on cruise and enjoy a relaxing evening


Day 7: Disembarkation, Visit Luxor West Bank

We invite the early risers to participate in an unforgettable adventure(optional) by riding on a hot air balloon at sunrise time. Luxor is one of the top 3 world-famous destinations ideal for hot air balloon activity because of its breathtaking Valley of Kings, unbeatable bird"s eye view of the Nile and epic history of Pharaoh mausoleums.


 Optional Tour: Morning hot air balloon ride  U$149/person


Remarks for hot air balloon experience:

  1. 1. We strongly suggest early booking as the demand is usually high and the availability is limited especially during busy seasons.
  2. 2. The ride may be canceled any time depending on the weather conditions.
  3. 3. Bring extra layers for the high-altitude chill and do not wear high heels or short skirts. 
  4. 4. Follow safety instructions and keep the correct landing position.
  5. 5. Participants are offered safety insurance by the reputable licensed service providers.
  6. 6. Seniors, very young kids or anyone with physical/health issues are not recommended for this activity.
  7. 7. Participants come back to the cruise for breakfast after the activity.

Breakfast on board of Nile Cruise,Check out and start your tour in Luxor;

- Visit Karnak Temple which covers a huge area and includes several temples.

- Visit The Valley of the Kings to enjoy 3 Royal Tombs recommended by our guide.

- Visit The Colossi of Memnon and The Hatshepsut Temple.

Stop at a local perfume gallery and study the history of this well known special local product.

Free afternoon in Luxor to stroll around Luxor City Bazaar and Open air Market.

Transfer to Luxor Train Station to travel back Cairo by sleeping train and dinner on board.


Day 8: Luxor - Cairo

Breakfast on board the Sleeper Train and then, arrive to Cairo Train Station. Follow our guide to start a free walking tour in El Moez Street.

Check in hotel and relax for the rest of the day.

 Optional Program: Cairo night tour and dinner at AL-Azhar Park: USD U$99/person

Day 9: Depart from Cairo

After Breakfast, arrange your transfer to the airport for your own departure flight(International ticket and airport pick up &drop off services are not included for Land Only package) . 

Please note: the Hotel room check-out time is 11:00 AM, later check out is available for an additional cost. 


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Included:

1) 5-star hotel accommodations with daily breakfast & 3 nights on board 5-star Nile River Cruise Ship with meals.

2) Sightseeing admission fees as listed on the agenda.

3) Food as specified on the itinerary.

4) Special cultural programs as specified in the schedule.

5) Professional English speaking local tour expert.

6) All tax and fuel surcharge.

Excluded:

1) International flight

2) Airport transfers 

3) Travel insurance

4) Any personal expenses

5) Extensions and Optional program

6) A Mandatory Service Charge & Tipping U$180/person is required and payable by Credit Card Before Depart.

7) Single supplement U$999. (*Our tour price is based on double occupancy and if a single passenger is traveling solo and not sharing room with any roommate for the entire trip, a single supplement fee is charged. If a passenger shares a room with travel partner(s) on the tour, such fee is waived.)


Optional Features

 OPTIONAL PROGRAMS (CHOOSE BEFORE THE TRIP):

 Day 3: Dinner Cruise on the Fantastic Nile River: U$99/person

 Day 7: Luxor Hot Air Balloon: U$149/person

 Day 8: Cairo Night Tour and Dinner at AL Azhar Park: U$99/person

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                 Price: U$312/person (with extra 10% off)

TRANSFER PACKAGE:

 TransFORease: Pick up: U$80/person

 TransFORease: Drop off: U$80/person

Visa

EGYPT REQUIRES A VISA FOR USA & CANADA PASSPORT HOLDERS.

* UTOvaction"s Egypt E-visa Service Option (Single entry, 30 days stay): U$119/person


As of October 1, 2023, Canadian passport holders will not be able to obtain a visa online before travelling to or upon arrival in Egypt. You will be required to obtain a visa from an Egyptian embassy or consulate abroad. 


Visit the "IATA Travel Centre" for detailed information on country-specific passport, visa and health requirements:

https://www.iatatravelcentre.com/passport-visa-health-travel-document-requirements.htm


Entry requirements (on arrival)

- Passport valid for at least 6 months from arrival date.

- e-Visa printout

- Travel itinerary

- Supporting letter e.g. letter from company or invitation letter for business/family visits.

- Hotel bookings/details about places to visit if going as tourist.

 

Call 1-855-526-1286 or email [email protected] for any inquiries about travel visas.

More about Travel Documents

*It is your responsibility to ensure that you- and any child travelling with you- have all the valid travel documents necessary to enter in, exit from or transit through, each country/region on your itinerary. Note that the documents required for the outbound portion of your travel may differ from those required for the return.

*Your passport should be valid for six months beyond your date of return. Passport must be in good condition: passport damaged beyond normal wear and tear will not be accepted.

*Consult with the appropriate embassy, high commission or consulate about the travel document requirement for any country that you plan to enter in, exit from or transit through.

*Some country no longer issue paper visas but rather electronic visas. E-Visa holders must present the printed e-Visa and valid passport at the checkpoint.

*International travel with infants and children may be required to show documentary evidence of your relationship and a Letter Consent or permission for the child’s travel from the parent(s) or legal guardian not present.

*Americans holding dual citizenship must travel to the United States with a valid U.S. passport. American permanent residents returning to the United States from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid U.S. Permanent Resident Card (Green Card).

*Canadians holding dual citizenship must travel to Canada with a valid Canadian passport. Canadian permanent residents returning Canada from abroad must carry a valid passport and a valid Canadian Permanent Resident Card (PR Card).

*Passport with “X” gender identifier: While the United States Government and the Government of Canada issue passports with an “X” gender identifier, it cannot guarantee your entry or transit through other countries. You might face entry restrictions in countries that do not recognize the “X” gender identifier. Before you leave, check with the closest foreign representative for your destination.

Hotels & Flights

5-STAR ACCOMMODATIONS:

☆ Cairo: Ramses Hilton / Sheraton Cairo / Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa / Helnan Dreamland Hotel / Cairo Pyramids Hotel or similar


☆ Luxor: Steigenberger Nile Palace Luxor Hotel & Convention Center / Sonesta St George Hotel Luxor / Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa or similar 


5-STAR NILE RIVER CRUISE:

☆ Chateau Lafayette Nile Cruise or similar