Compare 14 Days Best of Egypt on A Budget II by Champollion Nile Cruises
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Duration | 14 days |
Price From | $ 743 |
Price Per Day | $ 53 |
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Trip Style | River cruise |
Lodging Level | Basic |
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Flights & Transport | Ground transport included |
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Description | Discover Egypt's high lights on a budget include Cairo and Nile Cruise from Aswan, exploring the Philae, temple Luxor with Karnak and Thebes, and more; the journey—along the River Nile will show you the unique green Nile Valley and the underwater world on the red Sea |
Day 1 Tuesday
Arrival: you can arrive any time of your choice. We do not have an Activity planned for the first day.
In the evening you will have a meeting with your Tour Manager. meet your fellow travelers with the option to join each other on your first outing in Cairo by night
Important: we recommend you book a transfer from the airport if this is your first time in Cairo
Day 2 Wednesday: Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum night train "Cairo - Aswan."
In the morning, you will enjoy breakfast watching the great view of the Cairo Nile River. Next, your guide will take you to Giza's pyramid plateau, with the worlds-famous tombs of Cheops, Chefren, and mykerinos, as well as sphinx; you will be privileged to watch some of the first fascinating sceneries. In the evening, you board the sleeper train to Aswan. incl. Dinner and breakfast served airline-style tray meal.
Day 3 Thursday Aswan -Philae -Nubian Village
The train is due to arrive in Aswan early in the morning, but trains can often be delayed. . upon arrival, we start our first guided excursion to the Aswan Dam; The English built the first dam in 1898 - 1902, which was the largest dam in the world at the time, but the Russians built a new significant high dam in 1960-1971. Next, you'll visit Philae temple, the temple of Isis and Hathor.
, afterword board a boat to reach one of the Nile islands and visit a Nubian village and check-in at a local guest house and stay overnight, walk around the small community, then enjoy a traditional dinner
Day 4 Friday: Aswan Optional Abo Simbel
Early morning you have the opportunity to book abo Simbel an option with an extra cost, where you'll drive to there (approx. 4 hours). As part of a guided tour (by a local expert guide in Abu Simbel), you'll visit the impressive rock temples of Abu Simbel. After sightseeing (approx. 1.5 - 2 hours), you'll return to Aswan. Transfer you to the Nile Cruise Ship (Champollion II) for Check-in. Then you'll start the
Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
Day 5, Saturday: Kom Ombo - Edfu
After lunch, your downstream cruise begins in the afternoon with a visit to Kom Ombo. Afterward, you'll sail to Edfu and overnight.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 6, Sunday: Edfu - Luxor Temple
In the morning, you'll head to Edfu's pier to visit the Temple of Horus. Afterward, you'll start to sail to Luxor, where you'll experience the captivating Nile panorama from the sun deck. Then you'll arrive at Luxor's old royal seat. Next, you'll have a guided tour of the illuminated Luxor Temple.
Meals on Board: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
Day 7 Monday: check out cruise/drive to Hurghada "by bus."
In the morning, you'll start the tour to the West bank visiting tombs in the famed Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, and the mighty Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, you'll visit Karnak Temple, including the ancient Sphinx Avenue. You board the regular air-conditioned bus to Hurghada, Red Sea, in the afternoon. upon your arrival, you drive to your hotel booked and start your fantastic beach holiday swimming and snorkeling
Day 14 Monday Bus ride to Cairo, End of Service