17 Day / 16 Night Ultimate Egypt Tour & Nile Valley Experience

17 Day / 16 Night Ultimate Egypt Tour & Nile Valley Experience

Tour program

Here is what’s included & what's not included in the program of this tour

Trip of a lifetime with 13 days in Ancient Egypt to visit the most important sites along the Nile and 4 days in Sharm El Sheikh for relaxation. When somebody is researching holidays he has to visit, Ancient Egypt is always in the top 5 on every site he/she visits, and for that reason we tailored this unique trip. So if you want to get a perfect holiday, you have to choose this trip.

We will take you in an mazing trip along the River Nile covering a distance of about 1000 Kilometers (from Cairo to near Egypt's borders with Sudan to the south) in several days to experience and discover the important sites on both river banks of this great civilization established by the Ancient Egyptians and at the same time to appoach to take a real idea about the life of the modern Egypt.

In this tour we will take you to Cairo, Alexandria, Alamein (WW II), Faiyom, Beni Hassan, ‏Tell El Amarna, Abydos, Dendera, Luxor, Aswan, Sharm El Sheikh and even more .... For more details please see below!

Day 1

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Upon arrival to Cairo Airport our Sharm Smile Tour representative will be waiting for you to pick you up to start your program by visiting the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities then taking your lunch at quality restaurant before going to the hotel (which is near the pyramids) to make your check-in and take your room. Afternoon (if it would be available otherwise it could be done on the last day) you will be picked up again to the Pyramids of Giza. Firstly, you will see the largest pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), known as the Great Pyramid, is the only one of the Seven Wonders of the World that still survives. Next to the Great Pyramid are the pyramids of the son Chephren and the grandson Mycarinous, you'll be able to take a close up look at the Sphinx, the legendary guardian that stands by the huge funeral complex with its lion body and the head of King Chephren, the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple, the place where the priests mummified the dead body of King Chephren, owner of the second pyramid. In evening it will be free time & overnight in Cairo. The hotel accommodation in Cairo is based on B&B. Meals: Lunch.

Day 2

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After breakfast .... Our Egyptologist guide will pick you up to Saqqara (the necropolis of the Ancient Egyptians) of 30-minutes' drive to view the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the world's oldest large-scale stone monument. There you will learn why it was built. You'll enjoy lunch at a nice local restaurant, then proceed to visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, which Situated on the summit of the Citadel of Salah El Din (constructed in 1183 AD), this Ottoman mosque is the largest to be built in the first half of the 19th century, and the most visible mosque in Cairo. Continue driving to the area Old Cairo; first stop will be the Hanging Church which, built in the 7th century, this old church takes its name from its location: sited above a gateway in the old Roman fortress. Admire the courtyard and interior with its screens, marble pulpit and icons, and hear about its long history. Then proceed to visit Abu Serga church, where the holy family is said to have found refuge. Then, take a look at the Ben Ezra Synagogue, once a Christian church. Then proceed to visit Khan El Khalili Bazaar, one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East. By end you will be taken back to your hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3

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After breakfast and making your check-out from the hotel .... Our Egyptologist guide will pick you up to Alexandria of 2 & half hours' drive. you'll enjoy personalized attention on your private tour of Alexandria. Your first stop in this historic city will be the catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa which are the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt. Moving on to visit Pompey's Pillar, which dates back to the 3rd century. The column is the last of the remaining relics of the Seraphim Temple during the Greco-Roman period, it is the biggest memorial column in egypt. Then, you will go to get a photo stop at Qaitbey's Citadel, which is considered one of the most important defensive strongholds, not only in Egypt, but also along the Mediterranean Sea coast. The Citadel is situated at the exact site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Then enjoy having lunch at fish market restaurant. You will end your amazing tour by visiting the Modern Alexandria Library (visit its open court + free museums). After this trip our representative will take you to 4 star hotel in Alexandria to make your check-in and stay for one night. The hotel accommodation in Alexandria is based on B&B. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4

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After breakfast and making your check out .... Sharm Smile Tour representative will pick you up from your hotel in Alexandria, then drive to Alamein, about one hour drive. At Al Alamein, you will enjoy the site where the great battle took place during Second World War, and visit the WW II Museum and the Commonwealth Cemetery. Winston Churchill, the British Prime Minister at the time, said after the war "Before Alamein we never had a victory. After Alamein, we never had a defeat." Then drive on to Cairo of 4 hour trip from Alamein to make your check-in and stay for one night at a 4 star hotel. The hotel accommodation in Cairo is based on B&B. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5

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After breakfast and making your check-out from the hotel .... Our Egyptologist guide will pick you up to ‏Faiyum Governorate of 1 & half hour's drive. Your first stop in this Beautiful place will be Hawara Pyramid was built by Amenemhet III of the 12th Dynasty in Ancient Egypt. Moving on to visit Lahun Pyramid, The 4000 years old mud brick pyramid was first discovered by British archaeologist William Petrie in 1889 in Faiyum. Then, you will go to Meidum Pyramid, which was Egypt's first straight-sided one and it may have been originally built for Huni, the last pharaoh of the Third Dynasty. After visiting Meidum Pyramid you will be able to enjoy a testy lunch before driving to El Minya city where you are going to stay for 2 nights at 3 star hotel. The hotel accommodation in El Minya is based on B&B. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 6

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After taking your breakfast at the hotel .... Our Egyptologist guide will pick you up to Beni Hassan Tombs which are an important group of rock-cut tombs dating back to the Middle Kingdom, from 2055 until 1650 B.C. The walls bear beautifully decorated colourful scenes Moving on to visit Monastery of the Virgin Mary (Deir Al Adra) at Gabal El-Tair village, an important Christian pilgrimage site. Church was built by Empress Helena, mother of Constantine, in AD 328, on one of the sites where the Holy Family is believed to have stayed during their flight into Egypt. Then, you will go to Fraser Tombs, which date back to the Fourth and Fifth Dynasties of the Old Kingdom. These tombs were first discovered in 1853 by the German Egyptologist Heinrich Brugsch and first described by the British civil engineer George Willoughby Fraser, whose name was given to these tombs. After visiting Fraser Tombs you will enjoy a testy lunch before driving back to your hotel in El Minya city. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 7

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After breakfast and making your check-out from the hotel .... Our Egyptologist guide will pick you up to ‏Tell El Amarna of 1 hour trip. Tell El Amarna contains the ruins of the capital founded by Akhenaton and ‎his wife Queen Nefertiti after moving from Thebes (Luxor), to be the center of the cult of the sun god Aton. Moving on to visit Tuna el Gebel Archaeological Site, Tuna el-Gebel was the necropolis of Khmun which dates back to the Ptolemaic Kingdom were discovered by Egyptian archaeologists.. After visiting Tuna el-Gebel you will enjoy a testy lunch at a local restaurant before driving to Abydos city where you are going to stay 1 night at 3 star hotel. The hotel accommodation in Abydos is based on B&B. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 8

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After breakfast and making your check-out from the hotel .... Our Egyptologist guide will pick you up to visit ‏Abydos Temple. Abydos is one of the oldest cities of ancient Egypt and is considered one of the most important archaeological sites in Egypt. The sacred city of Abydos was the site of many ancient temples. Driving to Dendera city of 1 & half hour trip to visit Dendera Temple considered one of the best preserved temple complexes in Egypt. Dendera Temple was built by Ptolemy IX SoterII. After visiting Dendera Temple you will enjoy a testy lunch at a local restaurant before driving to Luxor city where you are going to stay 1 night at 4 star hotel. The hotel accommodation in Luxor is based on B&B. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 9

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After breakfast and making your check-out from the hotel .... Our Egyptologist guide will pick you up to visit ‏the East Bank of Luxor. You will start by Karnak Temples the second biggest surviving religious complex in the world then you will visit Luxor Temple. Moving on to make your check-in on the Nile Cruise and then relax for the rest of the day. Overnight in Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10

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* Breakfast on board. * Morning: Visit The West Bank of Luxor after Breakfast(Valley of the Kings - Hatshepsut Temple - Colossi of Memnon). * Lunch on board. * Noon : Sailing to Edfu, on route passing via Lock of Esna. * Dinner on board. * Evening: Enjoying the night activities on board. * Overnight in Edfu.

Day 11

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* Breakfast on board. * Morning : Visiting Edfu Temple (Horus temple) then Sailing to Kom Ombo. * Lunch on board. * Afternoon: Visiting Kom Ombo Temple then sailing to Aswan. * Dinner on board. * Evening: Enjoying the night activities on board. * Overnight in Aswan.

Day 12

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* Breakfast on board. * Morning: Visiting the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. * Lunch on board. * Afternoon: Felucca tour around Aswan Islands. * Dinner on board. * Overnight in Aswan.

Day 13

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* 8:00am Check-out. * Breakfast on board. * Morning : Opportunity of optional tour to the Great Temple of Abu Simbel built by the king Ramses II (additional cost). By the afternoon you will be transferred from your hotel to Aswan domestic airport to fly to Cairo airport then to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon your arrival to Sharm El Sheikh you will met by our cute representative who will take you to your hotel to make check-in and take your room. The hotel accommodation in Sharm for 5 nights is based on Soft All-Inclusive (meals & beverages are included). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

Day 14

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Refresh the entire day till the sunset at the beach or the swimming pools of your hotel. Enjoy a cold drink or a light meal a few steps from the Sea. In the evening after dinner .... you will be picked up by Sharm Smile guide in a tour of 4-hours to discover Sharm El Sheikh in an informative, safe, convenient and fun way! City Tour shows you the city like you've wanted ... including free time for walking and shopping. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 15

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After breakfast .... Our representative is going to pick you up to revel in the sparkling waters and sunshine of the Red Sea on this full-day (8:30-17:00) Tiran Island cruise and snorkeling trip from Sharm el Sheikh. Aboard a comfortable boat, cruise to Tiran, an island in the southern Gulf of Aqaba famous for its beautiful corals, lagoons and marine life. On arrival, kick back and sunbathe, swim , snorkel and dive (optional) in the translucent waters as you wish. Float over multi-colored reefs, watch for exotic fish, rays and turtles, and enjoy a delicious buffet lunch on deck midway through before your return to Sharm. Towards the end of the afternoon, settle back on deck and return to dock at Sharm el Sheikh. Your experience then finishes with a drop-off at the start point. Evening ... Enjoy the night activities at your hotel! Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 16

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After breakfast .... Our representative is going to pick you up An active day of family fun on the water. The place to enjoy a range of several fun water sports. Complete your Sharm el Sheikh experience & have unforgettable time by doing the best and most exciting activities on the Red Sea Water; Parasailing, Banana Boat, Sofa Boat and Glass Bottom Boat! 3 hours of endless entertainment & excitement all in one place. In other words, It is time to Get crazy! You will do 1 hour of glass bottom boat, 1 round of banana boat, 1 round of sofa boat & finally you fly in Sharm El Sheikh sky doing the parasailing. Slowly you'll rise into the air, above and behind the boat. The silence is breathtaking. The view, awe inspiring! By the end you will take transfer back to your hotel after spending so much good day. Parasailors must weigh at least 55 kilograms to fly alone. Tandem flights are available with a maximum weight limit of 155 kilograms. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 17

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After breakfast and making check-out from your hotel you will be transferred to Sharm El Sheikh domestic airport to fly back to Cairo airport where you will be met by Sharm Smile Representative to say good bye then to take your flight back home safely from the same airport. * In case of some place has been missed from the first day (due to international flight delay, something out of control .. etc). It could be done on this day or any other day after a prior coordination with Sharm Smile Tour Customer Services Department for more details. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

OUR TRIP INCLUDES

* Meet and assist service upon arrival & departure.
* All Transfers will be by air-conditioned comfortable vehicles.
* Entrance Fees for all mentioned sites if requested as per itinerary.
* Professional English speaking Egyptologist tour guide.
* 3 nights accommodation in Cairo at 4 star hotel on B&B basis.
* 1 night accommodation in Alexandria at 4 star hotel on B&B basis.
* 2 nights accommodation in El Minya on B&B Basis.
* 1 night accommodation in Abydos on B&B basis.
* 1 night accommodation in Luxor on B&B basis.
* 4 nights accommodation on board 5 star Nile Cruise on full board basis.
* 4 nights accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh at 5 star hotel on All Inclusive basis.
* Flight tickets Aswan / Cairo / Sharm / Cairo.
* All service charges and taxes.
* Boat trip to Tiran Island.
* City tour in Sharm El Sheikh.
* All transfers from / to the airports (Cairo – Aswan – Sharm El Sheikh).

OUR TRIP doesn't INCLUDE

* International airfare.
* Entry visa to Egypt.
* Any optional tours not mentioned above.
* Scuba Diving in Sharm El Sheikh.
* Extra expenses.
* Tipping for Cruise crew, tour guides and drivers.

Bring with you!

* Modest dress will be preferred when visiting towns and villages.
* Heavy clothes during the winter season.
* Swimming wear.
* Sunglasses & Sun lotion.

Availability

Every day

Pick-up times

08:00

Return times

14:00

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* Child is up to 11.99 years old.

* 2 - 5.99 pay 35% of tour price.

* 6 - 11.99 pay 70% of tour price.

* 12+ pay full tour price as per adult person.

* Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person minimum of two persons, and not including Christmas, New Year, Egyptian Mid Term & Easter holidays.

* Reservations should be preferred as early as possible specially during the high seasons.

* Spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 25%, and during the high seasons the required deposit is 50%.

* Itinerary items can be amended upon special requests.

* Extra fees may be applied for solo travelers.

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