8-Day Complete Excursion Program

Tour Highlights

• Hot air balloon at dawn over Luxor's West Bank
• Abu Simbel temples excursion
• Sound & Light Show dinner at the Pyramids
• Nubian Village cultural experience
• Horse carriage to Edfu Temple
• Grand Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili

1. Day 1

   Arrival in Cairo

   - Airport: Early morning arrival with meet-and-assist service at Cairo Airport.
   -  Check-in at Barceló Hotel, Cairo.
   - 10:00 AM – Guided Tour of Islamic Cairo, including:
   - The Grand Egyptian Museum
   - El Moez Street: Explore historic Islamic mosques.

   Khan El Khalili Bazaar

   - The Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Mohamed Ali
   - Afternoon free for optional activities or rest.
   -  Not included.

   Barceló Hotel Cairo
2. Day 2

   Pyramids and Saqqara

   - Morning: Tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, and the Solar Boat Museum.
   - Afternoon: Excursion to Saqqara to visit the Step Pyramid and the necropolis.
   -  Breakfast at the hotel.

   Barceló Hotel CairoBreakfast
3. Day 3

   Flight to Aswan & Nubian Village

   - Morning: Flight from Cairo to Aswan. Meet and assist upon arrival.
   - Tour: Visit the Temple of Philae and the High Dam of Aswan.
   - Afternoon: Continue touring the High Dam area and visit a Nubian Village to experience local culture and lifestyle.

   Sail Boat (felucca)

   - Evening: Embark on the MS Mahrousa Nile Cruise and check-in.
   -  Breakfast on the flight; dinner on board.

   MS Mahrousa Nile CruiseBreakfast · Dinner
4. Day 4

   Abu Simbel & Sailing to Kom Ombo

   - Early Morning (around 4:00 AM): Transfer to Abu Simbel to visit the temples of Ramses II.
   - Return to Aswan; lunch on board.
   - Afternoon: Sail towards Kom Ombo.
   - Visit: The Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
   - Overnight: On board in Kom Ombo.
   -  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board.

   MS Mahrousa Nile CruiseBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
5. Day 5

   Edfu & Luxor- KARNAK.

   - Morning: Sail to Edfu; visit the Temple of Horus by horse-drawn carriage. Return to the cruise and continue sailing to Luxor, passing through the Esna Lock.
   - Afternoon: Arrival in Luxor. Visit the Temple of Luxor
   - Visit Karnak Temple Complex.
   - Overnight: On board in Luxor.
   -  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on board.

   MS Mahrousa Nile CruiseBreakfast · Lunch · Dinner
6. Day 6

   Balloon Ride, West Bank of Luxor & Return to Cairo

   - Check-out from the cruise.
   - Early Morning: Hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
   - Tour: Explore the Valley of the Kings with entry to several royal tombs.
   - Visits: The Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
   - Afternoon: Transfer to Luxor Airport for flight to Cairo.
   - Evening: Arrival in Cairo, check-in at Barceló Hotel.
   -  Breakfast on the cruise.

   Barceló Hotel CairoBreakfast
7. Day 7

   Free Day & Sound and Light Show

   - Morning: Free time to explore Cairo at your own pace.
   - Evening: Attend the famous Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids, enjoyed from a nearby café or restaurant with dinner included.
   -  Breakfast at the hotel; dinner during the show.

   Barceló Hotel CairoBreakfast · Dinner
8. Day 8

   Departure

   - 12:00 PM: Transfer to Cairo Airport for departure.

   Price

   €1600 per person in a double room.

   Meal Plan Summary

   - Cairo: Breakfast only.
   - Nile Cruise: Full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner).

   Inclusions

   Arrival & Departure:

   - Assistance at Cairo Airport.
   - Round-trip transfers in Cairo (for Aswan flight and return from Luxor).
   - All transportation during tours (private or guided).

   Accommodation:

   - 4 nights at Barceló Hotel, Cairo.
   - 3 nights aboard the MS Mahrousa Nile Cruise (starting with lunch on the first day on board).

   Tours & Visits:

   - Islamic Cairo tour (El Moez Street, Citadel).
   - Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Saqqara.
   - Grand Egyptian Museum.
   - Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
   - High Dam, Nubian Village (Aswan).
   - Abu Simbel temples.
   - Temples of Kom Ombo & Edfu.
   - Luxor West Bank (Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon).
   - Luxor Temple – Karnak Temple.
   - Hot air balloon ride.
   - Dinner with Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids.

   Meals:

   - Breakfast only in Cairo.
   - Full board on the Nile Cruise.

   Special Activities:

   - Horse-drawn carriage ride in Edfu.

   Exclusions

   Personal Expenses:

   - Tips for guides, drivers, and hotel staff.
   - Optional activities not listed in the itinerary.
   - Shopping and souvenirs.

   International Flights:

   - Flights to/from Cairo (unless specified otherwise).

   Visa Fees:

   - Egyptian entry visa (if applicable).

   Additional Meals & Drinks:

   - Any meals or drinks not specified in the program.
   - Extra beverages or special requests.

   Extras & Services:

   - Travel insurance.
   - Personal calls or internet.
   - Any service not explicitly mentioned under inclusions.

   Breakfast