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The Crown's
Jewels |
Fourteen Days
Cairo, Giza, Nile Cruise (Aswan to Luxor), Sharm El Sheikh
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Tour Summary: |
Day One
Day Two
Day Three
Day Four
Day Five
Day Six
Day Seven
Day Eight
Day Nine
Day Ten
Day Eleven
Day Twelve
Day Thirteen
DayFourteen
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Arrival
Day Tour (Pyramids + Memphis + Sakkara)
Day Tour (Museum + Citadel + Old Cairo) & Train To Aswan
Free Day in Aswan (Optional Abu Simble)
Embarkation Nile Cruise
Nile Cruise
Nile Cruise
Disembarkation Nile Cruise – Private transfer to Sharm
Sharm
Sharm
Sharm
Sharm / Cairo by Super Jet Or Private Van Or Flight
Free Day (Optional Alexandria)
Departure
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Starting
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Every Thursday & Saturday |
Tour
Itinerary: |
Day One: |
Arrival |
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Welcome to our beloved Cairo, the
Jewel of the Orient, the Melting Pot of Ancient and Modern
Egyptian Civilizations... the Microcosm of the greater world.
• Our representative is waiting for you at Cairo International
Airport holding a sign with your name.
• After he finishes all the formalities, you will be on your way
to your hotel by a private air-conditioned car, during which you
will have your first introduction to our beloved Cairo.
• Now After checking in, you deserve some rest, so you can have
a NAP.
• Good Night, Hope you dream of sparkling Cairo tonight. |
Day Two: |
Pyramids,
Memphis & Saqqara |



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• Good Morning,
Hope you had a good night sleep, Now go to the restaurant and
have a big Breakfast, to get ready for a long day of visits, by
the way, get your Cameras ready.
• Our representative & our guide are waiting for you now in the
lobby to start your first day tour.
• First we will visit The Pyramids,
the only survivor of the
World's Seven Wonders, so amazing that some people believe they
were built by aliens from outer space, it is only when you are
in front of them, that you realize how amazing they are.
• Proceed to Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt throughout
the Old Kingdom, then Saqqara,
one of the main burial fields of
the ancient city of Memphis including Zoser Pyramid.
• Surely now you dream of some rest, Ok, we will return to the
hotel for a few hours to rest & you can think of how you want to
spend your night.
• How about attending the Sound & Light Show at Pyramids area
tonight, After sunset, the Great Pyramids come to life with the
play of Laser and floodlights on their symmetrical planes and
angles. Amplified voices that seem to come from the Sphinx
narrate their history. The drama of lights and shadows give the
Great Pyramids a different and awesome dimension.
(Optional
Visit)
• Good Night & See you tomorrow. |
Day Three: |
Egyptian
Museum, Old Cairo, Citadel & Train To Aswan |



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• Good Morning,
did you sleep well?? Great, Now get your Breakfast, cause today
we are going to visit very special places.
• We will start our day with a visit to The Egyptian Museum,
with its magnificent collection of antiquities includes mummies,
sarcophagi and the fabulous treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb.
• Now lets change to the Islamic Mode, visiting
An old Islamic
fortress including Mohamed Ali's Mosque, Sultan Hasan's School &
other magnificent architectural masterpieces, We are visiting
The Citadel.
• Cairo is known for ages to be the cradle of all religions, so
now lets get to know Coptic Cairo,
Cairo's oldest areas, you
will enjoy magnificent wall-paintings of The Hanging Church
which was built over the southern Gate of the Fortress of
Babylon, Also ABU SERGA (St Sergius' Church),
Cairo's oldest
church, Built on the spot where the Holy Family rested during
their journey to Egypt, then we can end this spiritual tour at
The Synagogue Of Ben Ezra, built in the holy place where the box
of Baby Moses was found.
• In the evening you will be transferred by a private Air
Conditioned Van to Giza Train Station to travel on Board the
Sitting Train to Aswan
(12 Hours Trip), a fun experience and a
night you will enjoy.
• They say some times the steady sound of the train Makes people
sleep easier, this is a chance to try it, Good night. |
Day Four: |
Arrival Aswan,
Free Day |

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• Good Morning.
• Our representative is waiting for you at Aswan Train Station,
This Day is Free in Aswan, We suggest you use it to visit
Abu
Simbel City by Flight (40 Minutes Flight Per Way)
or Private Van
(3 hours per way), You shouldn't miss the visit of
the two great
temples built by Ramses II, The larger one is his; the smaller
was for his favorite wife Nefertari, a massive construction,
carved from stone, Giving you the impression that the statues
will emerge from the rock towards the sun at any minute
(Optional Visit)
• Another one of a kind experience is a Felucca ride around Agha
Khan Mausoleum from which you can have the best view of
Aswan
and Kitchener's Island which is the site of the strikingly
marvelous Botanical Garden (Optional Visit).
• Enjoy your First night in Aswan, Good Night. |
Day Five: |
Aswan (Philea
Temple & High Dam) |



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• Good Morning,
After having your Breakfast at the Hotel's restaurant Surely you
are looking forward to checking in your Nile Cruise,
The Nile
River has been Egypt’s lifeline since ancient times and there is
no better way to trace Egypt’s history than to follow the course
of the Nile.
• After Lunch on Board the Nile Cruise, now it's time to start
exploring Aswan, one of the most beautiful places in the country
with the town located on the east bank and the desert coming
right to the Nile on the west bank.
• We will start with a visit to Philea Temple, a beautiful and
magnificent Temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis.
• After that we will proceed to the High Dam,
a huge rock
construction capturing the world's longest river, the Nile, it
contains about 18 times the amount of material as was used in
the Great Pyramid of Cheops.
• Now we will return to the Nile Cruise for some rest before
Dinner.
• At night Get ready for your welcoming party arranged by the
Cruise, the Cruise's Crew will fill you in with all the details,
you will have your dinner during the party.
• Enjoy your First night hugged by the River Nile, Sleep Well. |
Day Six: |
Kom Ombo &
Edfu |


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• Good Morning,
How was your night? Did you Dream of the mighty Pharaoh?
• You have the whole day to enjoy sailing along the mighty River
Nile, nothing can Dazzle you more than the view of the Nile Bank
Slowly passing by your eyes.
• After Breakfast We will continue following the Pharaohs Traces
along the River Nile Sailing to Kom Ombo,
home to an unusual
double Temple dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek and the
Falcon God Haroeris, the temple is a beautiful sight,
particularly as sunset nears and the colours change.
• During Lunch we will continue Sailing to Edfu to
Visit the
temple of Horus the best preserved major temple in Egypt,
dedicated to the falcon God Horus, the most remarkable elements
of the Temple are the Nilometer, the chapel and the impressive
scenes on the Temple's Walls.
• In the Evening and after having your Dinner at the Cruise's
restaurant you can either enjoy the Cruise's entertainment
program or just lie on the upper deck and count the stars
• Good Night and Lovely Dreams. |
Day Seven: |
Sailing to
Luxor |

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• Good Morning,
Today and while you have your Breakfast we are Sailing to
Luxor,
the world's biggest Museum offering you an impressive
representation of ancient Egyptians’ splendor through the years.
• You have the whole day to enjoy sailing along the mighty River
Nile, nothing can Dazzle you more than the view of the Nile Bank
Slowly passing by your eyes.
• After Lunch on board the Crusie we will arrive Luxor.
• We suggest a Dramatic first introduction of the mighty City
through attending the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple
(Optional Visit).
• After Dinner on Board the Cruise, Try to have a good night
Sleep for tomorrow we have a big day, Good Night. |
Day Eight: |
Disembarkation, Luxor (West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Temple of
Queen Hatshebsut & The Colossi of Memnon) / Flight To Sharm |



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• Good Morning,
After Breakfast get ready to Check out of the Cruise.
• We will start exploring Luxor more Closely, Our Day Begins
with a visit to the West Bank
where we get the chance to visit
the Valley of the Kings including a variety of rock-cut tombs
for the kings of the Eighteenth, Nineteenth, and Twentieth
Dynasties, At least 26 of the 32 rulers of these dynasties were
buried there.
• Proceeding to the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshebsut
(the
first known female monarch) at Deir el-Bahari, one of the most
characteristic royal mortuary temples due to its design and
decorations.
• Now lets view an illustration of the gigantism of ancient
Egyptian art embodied in the Colossi of Memnon,
These two
colossal statues of the deified Amenophis III about 20 meters
high.
• Well, this ends the cruise’s program, but your Visit to Luxor
won't be complete if you don't visit the East bank
to get the
chance to wonder around the largest Temple in the World, The
Karnak Temple, a complex containing a group of Temples featuring
a mixture of the different architectural styles from the Twelfth
Dynasty until Greco-Roman times, also Luxor Temple,
located near
the Nile bank, The temple has a more unified plan as it was
essentially the work of only three pharaohs: Amenophis III,
Tutankhamen, and Ramses II (Optional Visit).
• In the After Noon you will be transferred to Luxor Airport to
Take your Flight to Sharm El Sheikh,
"The City of Peace" and the
paradise of tourism, One can never get bored while Surrounded by
crystal clear water, magnificent under water life, white sandy
beaches, endless desert landscape, Wide collection of hotels
with different styles, casinos, discos, nightclubs, golf courses
and health facilities, and with diving, snorkeling, windsurfing
and other water sports in addition to horses and camel riding,
desert safaris, and great nearby antiquities attractions every
aspect of tourism is covered in Sharm El Sheikh.
• After arrival, you will be met at Sharm El Sheikh Airport with
our representative who will assist you and accompany you to your
Hotel.
• Good Night. |
Day Nine: |
Sharm El Sheikh, Free Day |

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• Good Morning,
How was your night, come on, have your Breakfast and get ready
for Sharm El Sheikh.
• You can spend your day exploring the secrets of the Red Sea,
you will discover a new meaning for Diving in Sharm El Sheikh
(Optional Visit).
• Now you can start planning for your night in Sharm, Rock your
night in one of the famous discos or night clubs or explore the
city and mingle with people, The Night life in Sharm El Sheikh
is funky and indescribable.
• Good Night, Wonderful Dreams. |
Day Ten: |
Sharm El Sheikh, Free Day |
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• Good Morning,
Breakfast is ready.
• Today How about a Jeep Safari Ride to
The Colored Canyon, A 02
Hours Drive Then You Shall Leave The Jeep to Start walking In
The Canyon For two and a half Hours in the middle of the desert
and the spectacular rock formations with River froms thousands
of years ago gorged their way through the rock leaving different
colorful layers, Later You Shall Meet The Jeep Again & Then
Drive To Nuweiba For Lunch, then during your way back to Sharm
you will pass by an Oasis and have a glimpse of The Bedioun
Lifestyle (12 hours Trip) (Optional Visit).
• After this interesting day Enjoy your Sleep, Good Night. |
Day Eleven: |
Sharm El Sheikh, Free Day |

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• Good Morning,
After Breakfast we suggest a marvelous trip to Ras Mohammed
Natural Protected Park, home to a variety of stunning geological
features both underwater and on land including uplifted coral
reefs, alluvial plains, wadis, granite and sandstone mountains
and soft sand dunes, You Shall Enjoy A Snrokling Trip with Lunch
and soft drinks all day long In Which You Shall Stop For Three
Times For Snorkling in the best snorkeling spots in the world
(08 hours Trip) (Optional Visit).
• Good Night. |
Day Twelve: |
Sharm El Sheikh, Free Day, Back to Cairo |


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• Good Morning,
This is your last day in Sharm El Sheikh, After Breakfast you
can either spend your day on the beach enjoying your last hours
with the Sea and the sand
• Or you can use this day to make a visit to a near by miracle,
St. Catherine, the international protectorate including the
highest mountains in Egypt and an interesting collection of wild
species (195 KM. Two hours per way), if you chose to have this
trip you will be transferred by Air Conditioned private van
Through the Night to arrive to St. Catherine at about 02:30 AM,
We will start with a Climb to the top of Sinai Mountain
where
Moses is said to have received the Ten Commandments from God,
The View of The Sun Rise from the mountain's peak is a spiritual
and soul changing experience that will live with you for the
rest of your life, After Sun Rise we start the journey down the
mountain and heading to St. Catherine Monastery,
one of the
world’s greatest religious Centers, Within it's walls rests a
citadel like no other, incredibly rich with important religious
and historical structures, a library of ancient manuscripts and
icons second only to the Vatican's itself, and a 6th century
church reputed to lie directly on the site of Moses' Burning
Bush (Optional Visit).
• At the end of this day we will start our journey back to
Cairo
by the Air-conditioned Super Jet Bus, Sure you miss it by now
(550 KM. Seven hours per way).
• (Please notice the supplement bellow if you would like to use
a Private Van Or Flight)
• After arriving to Cairo and before going to the Hotel how
about Trying a Different Cuisine tonight, You can have a Chinese
or Italian Dinner (Optional Visit).
• Now Sleep in Peace, Good Night and Happy Dreams. |
Day Thirteen: |
Cairo, Free
Day |

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• Good Morning, This is your free
day, After Breakfast you can chose any kind of activity you wish
to spend your day doing,
• If you want our opinion we can suggest an overday Visit to
Alexandria, our second largest city and the main port of Egypt
(224 KM. Three hours per way), where you can have a panoramic
view of Qait Bay Fort, a 15th century stone
Miracle built on the
site of the ancient lighthouse, Then blend the Pharaonic and
Roman art during your visit to the The Catacombs of Kom
al-Shoqafa the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria
and Close to
the Catacomb Lies Pompey's Pillar
the most prominent remaining
Greek landmark in Alexandria. Enjoy a Different taste for
Lunch,
with a Unique View of the Mediterranean, Also Visit
the Romans
Famous Pleasure Garden the Roman amphitheatre,
used during their times for musical
performances and wrestling contests, The Theatre is in a
remarkably well condition and To end our day we will
visit Bibliotheca Alexandrina
(New Library of Alexandria) the greatest modern cultural and
scientific centers, built as a revival to The historical library
of Alexandria one of the ancient seven wonders
(Optional Visit).
• Tired?? Ok, Lets get back to the hotel for some rest.
• Come on, sure you don't want to waste your last night in
Egypt, get up & have some fun, Tonight you can spend an oriental
Night on board a prestigious Nile Cruise, you can enjoy your
dinner accompanied by belly dancing & folkloric show, a night
you will never forget. (Optional Visit).
• Good night & sweet dreams. |
Day Fourteen : |
Departure |

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• Good Morning
• No, we're not sad, we're just gonna miss you so much, but
we're sure we'll see you again soon, any way, lets make it a
short farewell, you must have your breakfast now to catch your
plane.
• Did you pack every thing? please be sure not to forget any
thing, our staff is waiting for you to transfer you to the
Airport & help you with all the procedures.
• Hope you had a good time with us, Have a safe flight & don't
forget us, we will never forget you.
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Tour Include: |
• 04 Nights accommodation in
Cairo with breakfast.
• 03 Nights accommodation in on board Five Stars Nile Cruise
with Lunch, dinner & breakfast, Including the Sightseeing
between Aswan & Luxor as per the Cruise program..
• 01 Nights accommodation in Aswan with breakfast.
• 04 Nights accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh with
Dinner & breakfast.
• 01 Nights On Board the first class Sitting Train Cairo /
Aswan.
• Air-Conditioned Super Jet Bus Transfer from Sharm El Sheikh
back to Cairo.
• All transfers by Private A/C Coach & with English Speaking
Assistant.
• All Sightseeing mentioned in our itinerary including
transportation and Entrance Fees.
• English Speaking Guide during sightseeing. |
Tour Exclude: |
• Entry Visa (Can be issued upon
arrival although Some Nationalities Require a pre issued Visa)
• Domestic Flight Ticket Luxor / Sharm El Sheikh
• International Flight Ticket
• Optional Tours & Visits
• Tips, Extra Meals, Beverage & Personal Expenses.
• Any items not mentioned in above itinerary.
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