Included in this deal :

• 15-day/14-night tour:
• Accommodation in a 5* hotel in Cairo for 4 nights
• Accommodation in a 5* hotel in Hurghada for 3 nights
• 5* Nile cruise for 7 nights
• Full-board from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 15 (excluding drinks)
• Flights departing from the city of your choice(with the Transport included deal)
• Round-trip airport/hotel and inter-hotel transfers
• A local Egyptologist guide for the duration of the stay
• Cairo-Luxor domestic flight
• Excursions and visits mentioned in the itinerary
• Welcome and assistance at the airport

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EGYPT 360

Your Egyptian adventure begins in Cairo on the Giza Plateau, gazing at the legendary pyramids guarded by the Sphinx. You will then head to Luxor before taking a cruise to Aswan. You will then get a chance to explore Hurghada.

Your daily itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Day 2: In Cairo, visit to the Giza Plateau, then visits to the sites of Memphis and Sakkara in the afternoon
Day 3: Visit to the Egyptian Museum and Coptic Cairo
Day 4: Domestic flight to Luxor
Day 5: Visit to the Valley of the Kings and the temples of Medinet and Ramesses III
Day 6: Cruise to Edfu and Kom Ombo
Day 7: Visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo before sailing to Aswan
Day 8: Aswan, mini-cruise in Felucca and Aswan Botanical Garden
Day 9: Free day on the boat.
Day 10: Visit to the Temple of Karnak and the Luxor Temple
Day 11: Transfer to Hurghada, free day
Day 12: Hurghada, free day
Day 13: Hurghada, free day
Day 14: Transfer to Cairo, visit to the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali
Day 15: Departure

Please note that some hotel stays can be changed according to flight schedules and arrival day as itinerary may need to be adapted accordingly.

More details:

• For all reservations made on the French market, you will be provided with a French-speaking guide

  
  For all reservations made on the English market, you will be provided with an English-speaking guide

  
  For all reservations made on the German market, you will be provided with a German-speaking guide

  
  For all reservations made on the Italian market, you will be provided with an Italian-speaking guide

Health measures relating to Covid-19

All our partners (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.) are committed to complying with the health and safety measures relating to the Covid-19 crisis. Please note that measures differ from country to country and may be subject to change according to government directives. Certain services may be unavailable as a result of these measures.

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1: CAIRO

Arrival in Cairo.

Cairo is one of the largest cities in the world and stretches along both sides of the Nile.

Settle in for your overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 2: CAIRO - PYRAMIDS, SAKKARA, MEMPHIS

Breakfast at the hotel.

Set off to visit the Giza Plateau and its incredible pyramids:
The Great Pyramid of Giza (the largest of the three, built around 2650 B.C.) is one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to have stood the test of time. For more than 40 centuries, it was the highest monument built by man at 146 m high.
Khafre: the Pyramid of Khafre looks taller than Giza, but is actually slightly smaller. It has a steeper incline and sits on slightly higher ground, making it appear bigger than it is.
Menkaure: the tomb of King MenkauIt. At a height of 66 m, it is much smaller than the other two pyramids.
The Sphinx: a lion's body with a Pharaoh's head. Its role was to guard the tomb's entrance from pillagers. It measures 73 m long and 20 m high*

Lunch during the visit.

You will spend the afternoon exploring the sites of Memphis and Sakkara. Memphis was founded by King Menes in around 3000 B.C and was once the capital of the Old Egyptian Empire, but is now a palm grove home to several stone blocks, tablets and statues, including the iconic Alabaster Sphinx. You will then head to Sakkara and the famous Step Pyramid, built around 2700 B.C. for the pharaoh Djoser by Imhotep.

Dinner and night spent at the hotel.

DAY 3: CAIRO - MUSEUM & COPTIC AREA

Breakfast.

Visit to the Egyptian Museum, which houses treasures dating from the prehistoric age to the Roman period, inlcuding the famous Tutankhamun. It holds over 250,000 items and is one of the largest museums in the world, giving visitors the chance to learn about the history of ancient Egypt through 5 millennia.

Lunch during the visit.

Set off to visit Coptic Cairo. The Christian religion was introduced by St Mark around 45 AD and this is how the Coptic community - Coptic being a term specifically referring to the Christians of Egypt - began to develop. The Coptic area in Cairo is best known for having many churches in a very small area.
The Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church is one of the oldest Christian churches, built around the 3rd or 4th century AD. The Church was named Saint Sergius in homage to a general who converted to Christianity. The Christians built a church on this very spot because it is believed that the Holy Family took refuge here when it used to be a cave.
Saint Virgin Mary's Church, or the Hanging Church, is a very beautiful monument. It is accessible via stairs preceded by a corridor with mosaics depicting biblical scenes. This church is nicknamed the Hanging Church because it is built above palm tree trunks which support it like stilts. The interior is lavishly decorated. In the main room, there is a Coptic icon depicting the Virgin Mary with Jesus in her arms. It feels like she's following you with her gaze as you walk around her.
Ben Ezra Synagogue is a true architectural masterpiece. From the outside, there is nothing exceptional about it, but it is the inside which makes it all the more interesting; it's quite simply incredible.

Optional activity to be booked and paid for on-site with our local representative:

The Baron Palace: if you make a stop in Cairo, visit the Baron Palace and discover the mysteries that are hidden there. Baron Empain arrived in Egypt in January 1904, with the intention of saving one of his wife's development projects.

Dinner and night spent at the hotel.

DAY 4: CAIRO - LUXOR

Breakfast.

Transfer to the airport and flight to Luxor, Upper Egypt.

Arrival in Luxor, transfer to the port and settling into the ship's cabins.

Lunch on board.

Free afternoon.

Dinner and night spent on board.

DAY 5: VALLEY OF THE KINGS

Breakfast on board.

Set off to visit the left bank of the Nile, Thebes, where the tombs of pharaohs from the 18th to the 20th dynasty can be found.
In the Valley of the Kings you will visit three tombs. From the 18th dynasty onwards and throughout the New Empire, the pharaohs were no longer buried in temples or monuments dedicated to their last journey. Thutmose I and all the pharaohs who followed him decided to be buried on the other side of the Nile, on the West Bank - the land of the afterlife. Colossal monuments, such as the pyramids, and even the Mastabas used during the Old Kingdom ceased to be used. Instead, vaults were dug into the rock and access to them was strictly closed and hidden. Perhaps the main reason for this was to avoid grave robbers.

Visit to the temple at Medinet Habu also known as the Temple of Ramesses III. This temple is like a castle. It is undoubtedly one of the most spectacular funerary temples. Your visit to Egypt would not be complete without visiting the gigantic and monumental site of Ramesses. Ramesses III sought to restore the greatness of Egypt and equally immortalise the name of his famous ancestor. He began to build his jubilee temple as soon as he acceded to the throne, and it has remained one of the largest in the necropolis of Thebes. Visitors are always captivated by this vast ancient fortress built by Ramesses. It is incredible in both size and splendour. It is one of the few that still has beautiful colours.

On the way back, there will be a photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon: giant twin statues carved in sandstone, witnesses to the past splendours of the Mortuary Temple of Amenhotep III.

Lunch on board.

Sail towards Esna.

Dinner and night spent on board.

DAY 6: EDFU - KOM OMBO

Breakfast.

Sail to Edfu.

Lunch on board

Set off to visit the splendid Temple of Horus in Edfu. This masterpiece of architectural balance and elegance is one of the best-preserved sites in all of Ancient Egypt, a great example of Ptolemaic art from the Graeco-Roman period. You enter the temple through the great pylon decorated with large, raised images of the king and the gods, towards the courtyard with walls depicting the various rituals performed by the king. There are two large black granite falcons, representing the God Horus, which guard the entrance of the temple.

Cruise continues to Kom Ombo.

Dinner and night spent on board.

DAY 7: KOM OMBO - ASWAN

Breakfast.

Visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo in the morning: isolated on a promontory along the Nile, this unique temple in Egypt dating from the Graeco-Roman era includes two superb sanctuaries, one dedicated to Sobek, the Crocodile God, and the second to Horus, the Falcon God. It was built in the Ptolemaic period on the site of a New Empire temple. It is located on top of a hill, 15 m above the Nile.
The most surprising feature is that it is dedicated to two different gods: the Falcon God Haroeris - Great Horus, sometimes called Horus the Elder - and Sobek, the Crocodile God. Duality is everywhere in this temple: it has two entrances, two parallel corridors, and symmetrically arranged rooms on either side of these corridors, which all lead to the double sanctuary. Sculpted columns display shimmering colours on the esplanade in front of the entrance.

Sail to Aswan, capital of Nubia.

Lunch on board.

Set off for the Low and High Dam of Aswan which controls water levels in the Nile. You will stop for a photo opportunity in front of these epic edifices and the spectacular panoramic views of the vast Lake Nasser.

Next, visit to the Philae Temple.

Visit to the Papyrus Institute.

Dinner and night spent on board.

DAY 8: ASWAN

Breakfast on board.

Free morning.

Lunch on board.

Felucca Mini Cruise and Aswan Botanical Garden. The only way to reach the left bank and Kitchener Island and Elephantine Island, true jewels along the river. Enjoy the breeze while you sail along the calm, blue waters of the ancient Nile.

Stop off at Kitchener Island and visit the botanical garden.

Late afternoon free.

Dinner and night spent on board.

DAY 9: ASWAN

Breakfast.

Free day on the boat.

Lunch on board.

Sail to Esna

Dinner and night spent on board.

DAY 10: LUXOR

The boat will pass through the lock first thing.

Breakfast on board.

Visit to Karnak Temple. The most theological temple ever built here saw the same god worhsipped for 2000 years: Amun. The name "Karnak", meaning "fortress", dates back to the Muslim conquest.

Lunch on board.

Visit to Luxor Temple, built to glorify the god Amun-Re who celebrated his wedding anniversary there with his wife Mut each year. The procession would leave Karnak Temple and walk along the banks of the Nile to Luxor. The construction of the latter dates back to the reign of the two pharaohs, Amenhotep III and Ramesses II.

Return to the boat. Free time.

Dinner and night spent on board.

Optional activities to be booked and paid for on-site with our local representative:

Sound and light show in Karnak

Coach trip to Abu Simbel: saved from the rising waters during the construction of the Aswan dam, the Abu Simbel Temples were built to the glory of Ramesses II and his wife Nefertari. In 1965, they were dismantled and rebuilt exactly as they were but 110m higher! The Colossi of Ramesses, the largest in Egypt, are built directly into the cliff. They are consecrated to the most famous gods of Pharaonic Egypt. You will visit the inside where you can see the ceilings and walls decorated with frescos. Visit to the nearby Temple of Hathor, its vestibule and its sanctuary.

DAY 11: LUXOR - HURGHADA

Breakfast on board.

Transfer by bus (4 to 5 hour) to Hurghada and time to settle in at the hotel.

Lunch.

Afternoon spent relaxing on the beaches of the Red Sea. Discover stunning sea beds, coral reefs and multicoloured fish.

Optional activity to be booked and paid for on-site with our local representative:

Safari and Quad: opt for a change of scenery in the calm of the desert by leaving in a 4X4, crossing the dunes and visiting the Bedouins, taking a camel ride, quad biking, sampling some traditional food, a local performance, dancing under the stars and making unforgettable memories (Scarf and glasses not included).

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 12: HURGHADA

Breakfast

Free day on an all-inclusive package

Optional activity to be booked and paid for on-site with our local representative:

Mahmya (Giftun Island): set off by boat to spend the day on Mahmya Island at the most beautiful natural reserve in the region, where rocks, sand, blue sky, turquoise sea and snorkelling await. Lunch on the island. (Drinks not included)

DAY 13: HURGHADA

Breakfast

Free day on an all-inclusive package

Optional activities to be booked and paid for on site with our local representative:

Snorkelling and dolphin day: Sea trip with several stops to discover the coral reefs of the Red Sea. Snorkelling with flippers, mask and snorkel. Enjoy a boat cruise to areas of the sea where dolphins can be found, with the opportunity to swim with them.

Diving session or beginner's lesson: Go scuba diving to create unforgettable memories, Learn how to take underwater photos and videos. Two dives per day, French-speaking instructor. Last dive 24 hours before the return flight. Lunch on board (Drinks included)

DAY 14: HURGHADA - CAIRO

Breakfast

Visit to the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Mehmet Ali, featuring a large clock in the centre of the courtyard gifted to Mehmet Ali by the King Louis Philippe of France. The Belvedere offers a panoramic view of the city of Cairo.

Lunch during the visit.

Stroll through the Khan El Khalili souks, a bazaar built in the 14th century. It is highly colourful and has traditional goods, but also offers a fabulous choice of gold and silver jewelry in addition to a selection of local handicrafts.

Transfer to Cairo by bus (Approximately 5 hours).

Dinner and night spent at the hotel.

DAY 15: CAIRO - DEPARTURE

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport to catch your return flight.

Your accommodation

During your tour you will spend 7 nights in five-star hotels (local standards) and 7 nights onboard a five-star cruise boat (local standards) or similar:

Cairo: Concorde El Salam Hotel & Casino or similar

Cruise: M/S Pioneer or similar

Hurghada: Sea Star Beau Rivage or similar

Please note: Noise from the boat when running may sometimes be inconvenient.

Your full-board package (excluding drinks)

Your tour will be on a full-board basis from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 15.
It will also be on an all-inclusive basis from dinner on day 11 to breakfast on day 14.

USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW

Tips: "bakchich"! You will quickly get to know this word! While it is easy to ignore canvassers, you could say that it is part of the local tradition and rewards a job or service well done. Tips for guides are never included. It is left to everyone's discretion.

For the domestic flight, the hold-baggage allowance is 23kg per person, and the hand-baggage allowance is 7kg (small bag). Additional weight is to be paid at the airport.

Accommodation is according to local standards.

Excursions take place in groups with other participants.

This tour includes periods of free time during which transfers are not guaranteed and will be at your own expense.

The itinerary for visits may be changed due to local conditions (travel time, passing through locks, etc. but visits stated will take place).

Optional extras are at an additional cost, to be paid on site to your guide or local representative, excluding the coach trip to Abu Simbel, which can be booked when reserving your holiday.

PLEASE NOTE: For those booking the hotel only package (without international flights): please inform us of your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form located in the “Help and contact” section at the bottom of the page, so that we can organise your transfers.

FORMALITIES

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Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes. Please note that alcohol abuse is harmful to your health, and is to be consumed with moderation.

You must be of legal age and able to produce an identification document in order to enter the casinos. Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency... Call 09 74 75 13 13 (no surcharge).

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Travel formalities

All our partners (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.) are committed to complying with the health and safety measures relating to the Covid-19 crisis. Please note that measures differ from country to country and may be subject to change according to government directives. Certain services may be unavailable as a result of these measures.

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

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