Compare Egypt: Alexandria to Aswan by Exodus Travels vs Egypt Tour Package: 8 Days 7 Nights by Jakada Tours
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| Duration | 13 days | 8 days |
| Price From | $ 3,300 | $ 750 |
| Price Per Day | $ 254 | $ 94 |
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| Trip Style | Small group tour | Private guided tour |
| Lodging Level | Standard | Standard |
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| Flights & Transport | Ground transport included | Ground transport included |
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| Meals Included | All breakfasts, six lunches and five dinners included. In the itinerary, we state which meals are included on which day. For meals not included, we suggest you allow approximatelyUS$15 for lunch and US$20 for dinner (depends on the type of restaurant you choose). Food in Egypt involves such things as kebabs, chicken, stews, pitta bread, falafel, beans, vegetables, pickles and salads. Dishes tend to be simple and wholesome and vegetarians can be catered for, though the options may be somewhat limited. Meals on the cruise are open buffets, which include Western and Egyptian dishes. Drinks and water are not included at hotels & on the cruise. The Cairo food tour gives us the chance to try several Egyptian dishes, such as ful medames (a mixture of beans and tahini) and kushari (a dish made of rice, macaroni and lentils mixed with garlic, tomato, chickpeas and crispy fried onions). |
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Few countries can rival Egypt’s wealth of magnificent archeological sites, with the pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza ranking as two of the most recognisable in the world. It is a place like no other and on this two-week itinerary we explore its treasures across the length of the country. In the north there is the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria and El Alamein, the site of the famous Second World War battle. Cairo’s attractions are world famous but we also experience the bazaars and culinary delights on a food tour. Journeying south by sleeper train we reach the Nubian city of Aswan where we board our Nile cruise boat and discover the monuments and temples all the way to Luxor.Travel the length of Egypt and explore history, food and landscapes |
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Day 1 Start Cairo
Welcome to Cairo, the capital of Egypt and our starting point for this culture-rich exploration. A welcome briefing will take place tomorrow morning on Day 2. Accommodation: Pyramids by Jaz (or similar)
Day 2 Cairo tour
Morning welcome briefing after breakfast. Your leader will advise you of the time for this meeting. Please bring your insurance details with you to the briefing. Following the briefing we enjoy a full-day tour of Cairo. We begin with a visit to the Egyptian Museum – home to the largest collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts in the world, including the golden riches discovered in Tutankhamun’s tomb. We also explore Al Azhar mosque, which dates to 970 CE and is the oldest mosque in Cairo. It’s still frequently visited by local worshippers and we need to cover up (long sleeves and trousers) to enter – as when entering all mosques. Women will also need to cover their hair with a scarf. (Sometimes, the Mosque will be closed without prior notice but still you will be able to pass by and view it) Accommodation: Pyramids by Jaz (or similar)
Day 3 Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza
We begin our day with a visit to Giza, home to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus and the mysterious Great Sphinx. Only the throng of sightseers milling around their huge foundations keep you in the 21st century. The afternoon is free to relax at our hotel, explore Cairo or join an optional excursion to Saqqara and Memphis. Accommodation: Pyramids by Jaz (or similar)
Day 4 Food tour of Cairo
Today we embark on a tour of the best food spots in Cairo and discover some of the fantastic local cuisine available across the city – – you will pass by restaurants / shops where you will be able to taste some of the best oriental items: highlights are mulukhiyah (green soup), ful medames (beans) and kushari (rice and macaroni). The tour also includes the bazaars of Khan el-Khalili in the historic centre of Islamic Cairo. We’ll experience modern Cairo with a visit to Al Azhar park and a walk along the bustling El Moaz Street. We also aim to visit the House of Arts and Culture – a music school ((it is not opened all year and opening hours are quite limited so kindly check with your guide). Donations of musical instruments such as violins, saxophones, drums or spare parts such as violin bows are welcomed. Accommodation: Pyramids by Jaz (or similar)
Day 5 Visit El Anba Bishoy Monastery and El Alamein; continue to Alexandria
Today we start with a 90-minute drive to Wadi El Natrun, a depression that lies below sea level. The ancient Egyptians extracted salt here to use for mummification. The area was important for early Christians, too, and we will visit Ek Anba Bishoy Monastery. We continue to El Alamein (a two-hour drive away), the site of the allied victory during World War II. There are two areas we can visit - the War Cemetery and Military Museum. More than 80,000 soldiers were killed or wounded in the two battles. It was a decisive win for the Allies with Winston Churchill saying, "Before Alamein we never had a victory. After Alamein we never had a defeat". After visiting El Alamein, we’ll continue to Alexandria, a two-hour drive away where we'll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Metropole Paradise Inn (or similar)
Day 6 Alexandria tour; transfer to sleeper train.
Today we have a tour of Alexandria. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BCE, the city was home to the Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and it’s Great Library was the largest library of its time. Unfortunately, they no longer survive, but there is still much to see in this Mediterranean port city. Our tour begins with a visit to the city catacombs followed by the impressive Qaitbay Fortress and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina – Alexandria’s revival of the Great Library. In the afternoon, we return to Cairo (three to four hours) to board our sleeper train to Aswan (which takes approximately 12 hours). Accommodation: Sleeper train
Day 7 Arrive Aswan; Nubian tour and Felucca ride
Arriving in Aswan during the morning, we spend the rest of the day exploring the Nubian way of life. We begin with a visit to the Nubian Museum, which chronologically charts the history and culture of the people, before enjoying a Nubian lunch on board a felucca while we explore the Nile. In the afternoon we have a tour to the Monastery of St Simeon by camel* and at a Nubian House on Elephantine Island you will meet a local family (please see the People, Places & Planet section). We finish our day with a barbeque on the shores of an island in the Nile. *To reach the monastery, we ride camels for about 15 minutes. If you prefer not to ride a camel it is possible to walk the 2.5mi (4km) over sandy and stony ground. This part of the trip takes place in the middle of the day when the sun is at its highest. Accommodation: Basma Hotel (or similar)
Day 8 Visit Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam and board Nile cruise
We begin today with a visit to the Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam. In the 1970s, the temple was relocated by Unesco to Aglika Island after it became evident the original site of Philae would submerge on completion of the dam. This morning represents a magnificent and enduring testament to both ancient and modern engineering. Then will be transferred to our cruise boat and relax before enjoying lunch on board. For the rest of the day there is the option to explore the Aswan market or attend the Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple. Accommodation: M/S Nile Style (or similar)
Day 9 Optional visit to Abu Simbel; sail to Kom Ombo, Sail to Edfu.
For those who want to do the optional visit to Abu Simbel, the tour starts at approximately 3.30am when we get picked up from the cruise boat. A breakfast box is provided. Around 8am we will arrive at the destination, where we are given around two hours to visit the temples. Built by Ramses II, the temples of Abu Simbel rank among the most impressive in the country, and are well worth the journey south across the Nubian Desert. We will be back in Aswan around 13:30pm. After lunch we sail to Kom Ombo, from 18:00 – 20:00 visit the temple there before continuing our journey to Edfu, which is where we will spend the night. Accommodation: M/S Nile Style (or similar)
Day 10 Tour Edfu; sail to Luxor
06:00 – 08:00 Walking in Edfu, we start our day exploring the city and its temples before sailing further north along the Nile. After crossing the Esna lock we reach our destination, 16:30 arrive Luxor, where we will have our final dinner on board and hopefully witness a stunning sunset over the river. Accommodation: M/S Nile Style (or similar)
Day 11 Disembark in Luxor; explore the Valley of the Kings
After breakfast on board we disembark in Luxor and explore the Valley of the Kings. For nearly 500 years this was the site of royal burials and it contains the tombs of more than 62 pharaohs, including Tutankhamun, Seti I, Ramses III and IV. One ticket allows us to see three tombs. Your ticket allows you to see three tombs. The ticket usually allows entry into what are regarded as the most impressive tombs, but (if you have time) a visit to extra tombs is also recommended for example Tutankhamun (extra ticket ), Seti I (extra ticket), Ramses III and IV(extra ticket). Visits to tombs are now strictly controlled to halt further deterioration of wall paintings – each tomb is periodically closed for a number of weeks. In terms of size and decoration, it is not as impressive as many of the other tombs, but is of course historically very interesting. After, we visit the massive stone statues of the Colossi of Memnon before transferring to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or wander around the streets of Luxor. Accommodation: Iberotel Luxor (or similar)
Day 12 Luxor tour including Karnak and Luxor temples
For our penultimate day we have a half-day tour of Luxor’s east bank. Luxor is commonly called the greatest open-air museum in the world and this morning we visit the extraordinary Karnak and Luxor temples, which stand within the modern city. There should also be an opportunity to visit the A.C.E animal hospital to learn about the efforts taken to improve animal welfare in Egypt. After a leisurely afternoon, we enjoy our final dinner together at one of this historic city’s restaurants. Accommodation: Iberotel Luxor (or similar)
Day 13 End Luxor
You’ve seen many marvels in Egypt, but now it’s time for one last breakfast before beginning your journey home. If you’ve still a little adventure in you, speak to your sales representative about joining our post-trip excursion to the Red Sea.
Day 1: Arrival To Cairo Airport
As Per requested time Arrival to Cairo airport, our representative will meet you in the airport then you will be transferred by a private A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo Sightseeing
Meals: Breakfast at the Hotel & dinner on train
Breakfast. Start your full day visiting Giza Pyramids where you Visit the Great Pyramid – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. Next is a close-up look at The Sphinx – a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren.
Followed by a Visit to Then visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is a rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry.
End your Day by a visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques …etc.
Around 18:30 pmTransfers to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner on the train.Overnight in Sleeper train.train departs at20:30 pm
Day 3: Aswan High Dam And Philae Temple
Meals: Full Board
Breakfast on the train. Arrival, meet & assist by our representatives and transfer to the Cruise. Boarding before lunch, Visit the High Dam and the Philae temple. Lunch on board Sail to Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Visit the Temple shared by the two gods Sobek and Haroeris. Sail to Edfu. Dinner on board.Overnight in Edfu
Day 4: Edfu Temple
Meals: Full Board
Breakfast on board. Visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor. Afternoon Tea. Dinner on board & Galabya party. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 5: The West Bank Luxor
Meals: Full Board
Breakfast on board. Cross to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. The Excursion to the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties, The Temple of Deir El Bahari. On the return journey stop at the Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenophis III facing the Nile. Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.Lunch on board. Afternoon free at leisure. Afternoon Tea.
(Optional) 60 $ P.P Hot Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor an unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens and the Mountain on the Nobles.Overnight in Luxor.
Day 6: Free Day
Meals: Breakfast on cruise & dinner on the train
Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.
Free Hotel day use will be arranged because train will departs at 22:00 pm and your Check out would be at 12:00 noon.
(Optional Tour) 50 $ P.P East Bank: Karnak and Luxor Temple excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great this tour can be Proceed by carriage or bus to Karnak, which is a serious of temples built in different reigns. Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit the Unfinished Propylon, the Hypo style Hall with it’s 134 gigantic columns, the Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.
Then around 20:30 pm Transfer to the Train Station to take your overnight Sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner on the train. Overnight in sleeping train.
Day 7: Fly To Cairo
Meals: Breakfast on Train
Breakfast in train. Arrival to Cairo, meet & assist by our local representatives and transfer to the hotel.
(Optional) 100 $ P.P Start your full day tour to Alexandria Full day to the Roman Theater and the Catacombs of Kom El-Shoqafa with Lunch.
Transportation from Cairo-Alexandria-Cairo (by air conditioned Vehicle) Latest model includes a visit to The Roman Theater(A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators, Galleries, Section of mosaic flooring & a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas& baths).
Followed by lunch. Then a visit to The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa (Tombson three levels, also contains the Tri-cilium where relatives used tosit on stone benches to feast the dead, a center with relieves ofbearded serpents, Inside are 2nd Century AD statues of Sobec &Anubis wearing Roman Armor). Library.The tour includes lunch.
Followed by Visiting Elsawary, Alexandria Library & Also from out side you will Visit Qaytbay Citadel & El Mursi Abu Elabas
At the end of the Day Transfer you Back to Cairo . Overnight stay in Cairo.
Day 8: Final Departure
Meals: Breakfast at the Hotel
Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities
