Egypt in Depth - Christmas Tour Inclusions

• Pre-departure information dossier on Egypt
• Return economy class flights from Australia to Egypt
• Domestic economy class flight from Aswan to Cairo
• 9 nights in luxury hotels with private facilities (4-5 star)
• 4-night luxury Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan (5-star Egyptian Standard), including all meals. See note below about Nile cruise
• 1 night on board a sleeper train from Cairo to Luxor which includes dinner and breakfast
• 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
• Pre-paid tips worth $160
• Expert Egyptology guides who will bring the fascinating history of ancient Egypt alive
• All airport transfers and touring in air-conditioned vehicles
• Visit the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza. Our tour includes plenty of time to soak up the power of these magnificent structures before we visit a nearby vantage point and then continue on to the famous Sphinx
• Visit the incredible step pyramid of Sakkara, the nearby giant statue of Ramses II and the old capital of Memphis
• Visit the world-renowned Egyptian Museum whose priceless artefacts include those of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen
• Get a fascinating insight into current Egyptian life as you visit the Mohammed Ali Mosque, the Citadel of Cairo and the centuries-old Khan El Khalili bazaar
• Visit Wadi El Natroun, home to some of the world’s earliest Christian monasteries
• Unwind on a four-night luxury cruise on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Your cruise includes all meals, on-board entertainment and a relaxing sundeck and swimming pool
• Visit the beautiful Luxor and Karnak Temples, where each year elaborate festivals and ceremonies were performed to appease the gods
• Explore the West Bank, including the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings, where we enter several of the tombs of the pharaohs. We then continue to the massive Temple of Queen Hatshepsut 
• Travel by horse-drawn carriage through the streets of Edfu to the magnificent Temple of Horus, the Falcon God
• Explore the laidback town of Aswan where our touring includes the beautiful Temple of Isis on Philae Island, the Unfinished Obelisk and the High Dam
• Relax on an afternoon cruise on the Nile in Aswan on a traditional felucca sailing boat
• Visit the stunning temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari at Abu Simbel. This is a must-see while in Egypt, which most other companies offer only as an optional extra. We include it!
• Sightseeing in Alexandria including Pompey’s Pillar, the Catacombs, the modern New Bibliotheca and the Citadel of Qaitbey
• A full day touring El Alamein 
• Enjoy a final night in Cairo with a wonderful farewell dinner

*Note on Nile Cruises:  The Nile cruises featured on all itineraries to Egypt operate between the cities of Luxor and Aswan. These cities lie only 240km apart which means this distance could easily be covered in only 1 or 2 days without stops. Due to logistical and scheduling reasons the cruises are offered only as 3, 4 and 7 night packages. This allows for extensive sightseeing along the way and, as such, much of the time is spent in port in Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo or Aswan.  Each cruise itinerary will, however, have an element of day-time cruising - allowing you to relax and see life along the river. 
 
Note on Esna Lock and Itinerary Schedule:  Please note that due to the high volume of river traffic all cruise itineraries are subject to change without notice. The order and timing of sightseeing may therefore change, however all inclusions will remain the same. Similarly, travel through the Esna Lock is subject to river traffic and local conditions, which means you may pass through the lock during the night or have an extended wait prior to entering the lock.      

Egypt in Depth - Christmas Tour

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