9D Explore The Nile & The Red Sea
Price from: $3998 per person on twin sharing basis + domestic flights from $431per person
On this nine-day tour which starts in Cairo and ends in Hurghada, you will explore Egypt's best photographic sites in Cairo and the Nile Valley, Sail on the Felucca, explore the Temples of Philae, Temple of Edfu, while enjoying your cruise on the Nile ending with time at the Red Sea at Hurghada.
Cairo – Aswan – Nile Cruise – Hurghada
Day 1: Cairo
Arrive and transfer to the hotel.
Day 2: Cairo (B/L)
Today you will drive to Giza on the outskirts of Cairo to visit the three great pyramids of Egypt and the Sphinx.
Day 3: Cairo (B/L)
This morning you will go for a city tour of Alexandria, the biggest city in Egypt and visit the catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa, the Pompey’s Pillar, and the Roman Theater. Later, enjoy a photo stops from outside at Alexandria library and Qaitbay citadel. Drive back to Cairo.
Day 4: Cairo - Aswan (Nile cruise) (B/L/D)
Transfer to the airport for a flight to Aswan, on arrival, transfer to board the Nile cruise to Luxor. In the afternoon you will tour by Felucca around Elephantine Island, the Botanical garden and the Agha Khan. Overnight on-board the cruise.
Day 5: Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu (Nile Cruise) (B/L/D)
This morning you will visit Aswan, which is a melting pot of African and Middle Eastern cultures. You will explore the high Dam, the unfinished obelisk and the temple of Philae. This afternoon, sail to Kom Ombo, the home of Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus, the falcon god, who was worshipped in pre-dynastic times. On arrival, visit the temple of Kom- Ombo. Later, sail to Edfu.
Day 6: Edfu – Luxor (Nile Cruise) (B/L/D)
You will spend the day sailing down the Nile, Your first stop is at the beautifully situated riverside dual-temple at Continue sailing on to the Temple of Edfu, which is also dedicated to the falcon god, Horus. Continue the sail to Luxor.
Day 7: Luxor - Hurghada (B/L/D)
Arrive in Luxor and visit Luxor's West Bank and the Valley of the Kings, several Pharaonic tombs, and then explore the temples of Queen Hatchepsut and Medinat Habu, before stopping at the huge Colossi of Memnon. Transfer to the Red Sea town of Hurghada to enjoy the time by the Red Sea.
Day 8: Hurghada (B/L/D)
Day at leisure.
Day 9: Hurghada (B)
Transfer to the airport.
Includes: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, meals as per itinerary, private transfers and tours (group tours during Cruise) & entrance fees with English speaking guides.
Departures: Daily
Prices quoted are valid till 30 September 2023. Cost above is indicative, based on Low Season in NZ Dollars and subject to change due to fluctuation in exchange rates. Please read T&C before booking. Call 09 410 5060 or 0508 EXOTIC (0508 396 842) or email info@exoticholidays.co.nz for more information.