Tour Duration: 08 Days 07 Nights

Tour Departs and ends in the follow days

Start Sunday from Cairo ends Sunday in Cairo

Start Tuesday from Cairo ends Tuesday in Cairo

Start Thursday from Cairo ends Thursday in Cairo

Day 01: welcome to Egypt ( Pyramids and Sphinx

Morning; Meet & assist upon arrival at Cairo International Airport on by our staff

Start day tour from Cairo Airport to visit Giza Pyramids and Sphinx  then transfer to your Hotel in Cairo and check in

Free afternoon

Evening; opportunity to do (Optional excursion to Sound & Light show at Pyramids)

overnight in Cairo

(Meals Included –no Meals included in that day)

Day 02: Cairo / Aswan / Nile Cruise Embarkation

Early breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Cairo airport for a flight to Aswan

Arrive in Aswan Airport, meet and assist by our representative

Transfer from Aswan Airport to have a half day Tour proceed with the visits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and the High

Transfer to Nile Cruise Boat and Embarkation before lunch,

Lunch on board of the Cruise in Aswan

Free Afternoon: opportunity to do (Optional excursion The Nubian Village)

Dinner on board of the cruise in Aswan

Entertainment show at Lounge Bar

Overnight on board of the cruise in Aswan

(Meals Included -lunch, dinner)

Day 03: Abu Simbel / Kom Ombo / Edfu

early Morning( Optional excursion: Abu Simbel (if you take this option you will have breakfast box)

Breakfast on board the cruise

Sail to Kom Ombo

Lunch on board of the cruise.

Visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated for Gods Sobek and Haroeris.

Sail to Edfu & dinner on board of the cruise.

Entertainment at Lounge Bar

Overnight on board of the cruise.

(Meals Included – Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Day 04: Edfu / Esna / Luxor

Breakfast on board of the cruise

Visit the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the God Horus. (By Horse Carriage)

Sail to Esna Lock, Cross Esna lock and continue sailing to Luxor.

Lunch During Sailing

(Optional excursion Karnak and Luxor Temples)

(Optional excursion Sound & Lights Show at Karnak Temple)

(Optional excursion City tour in Luxor by Horse carriage)

Dinner & overnight on board of the cruise

Entertainment at Lounge Bar

(Meals Included – Breakfast, lunch, dinner)

Day 05: Hot Air Balloon / Luxor West Bank / Hurghada Red Sea

04:00 (Optional excursion Hot Air Balloon over Luxor (if you take this option you will have breakfast box)

Breakfast on board the cruise

Disembarkation from the Nile Cruise boat after breakfast

Cross the Nile to visits the West Bank of Luxor including the Valley of Kings, the factory of the Alabaster Stones then the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahari and colossi of Memnon.

(Optional: Lunch in Local Restaurant or Hotel Restaurant in Luxor)

Land transfer from Luxor to Hurghada in the Red Sea by Bus (about 280 km drive)

Check in the hotel upon arrival in Hurghada

Free Evening

Diner & overnight in Hurghada

 (Meals Included – Breakfast – Dinner)

Day 06: Hurghada Red Sea

Breakfast;

Day at leisure to enjoy the crystal water of the Red Sea and the hotel amenities

Diner and Overnight at Hotel in Hurghada

(Meals Included – Breakfast – Dinner)

Day 07: Hurghada Red Sea / Cairo

Breakfast;

Morning at leisure to enjoy the crystal water of the Red Sea and the hotel amenities

Check out from the Hotel in Hurghada

(Optional: Lunch at Hotel Restaurant or Local Restaurant in Hurghada)

Land Transfer from Hurghada Red Sea to Cairo by Bus (about 450 km drive)

Check in at Hotel in Cairo

Free Evening

Overnight at Hotel in Cairo

(Meals Included – Breakfast)

Day 08: Holiday ends and Final Departure

Breakfast;

check out from Hotel, transfer to the Cairo airport for Final Departure

(Meals Included – Breakfast)

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per Person per Package.

Tour Package Rates Inclusions

Meet & assist upon arrival at Cairo International Airport by our staff

Arrival transfer from Cairo International Airport (Day 01)

Half day Tour to Giza Pyramids and Sphinx (Day 01)

Transfer from Hotel in Cairo to Cairo international Airport  for a flight to Aswan (Day 02)

Meet & assist upon arrival at Aswan Airport by our staff (Day 02)

Arrival transfer from Aswan Airport (Day 02)

Tour to Philae temple and the High Dam in Aswan (Day 02)

Tour to Kom Ombo Temple (Day 03)

Tour to Edfu Temple (Day 04)

Tour to west bank of Luxor ( Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon (Day 05)

Land transfer from Luxor to Hurghada Red Sea by Bus (around 280 KM Drive) (Day 05)

Land Transfer from Hurghada Red Sea to Cairo by Bus (around 450 KM drive) (Day 07)

Departure transfer to Cairo International Airport for final departure (Day 08)

Services of experienced Egyptologist Chinese speaking Tour Guide joined you in the Sightseeing Excursions

All transfers by air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle or buses

All service charges and taxes

Accommodations Included in Tour Package Rates::

1 Nights in 5 stars hotel in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis (first stay)

3 Nights in 5 Stars Deluxe Nile Cruise Boat on full board basis

2 Nights in 5 stars hotel in Hurghada on bed Half Board basis (Breakfast & Diner)

1 Nights in 5 stars hotel in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis (Second stay at same Hotel)

Meals Included in Tour Package Rates:

Breakfast;

2 Breakfasts at Hotel in Cairo (in Day 02 and Day 08)

3 Breakfasts at Nile Cruise Boat (in Day 03 and Day 04 and Day 05)

2 Breakfasts at Hotel in Hurghada (in Day 06 and Day 07)

Lunches;

3 Lunches at Nile Cruise Boat (in Day 02 and Day 03 and Day 04)

3 Dinners at Nile Cruise Boat (in Day 02 and Day 03 and Day 04)

Dinners;

2 Dinners at Hotel in Hurghada (in Day 05 and Day 06)

Tour Package Rate Exclusions

Flights

Entry visa

Any extras not mentioned in the program

Optional Excursions

Personal expenses

Tipping as written in our website http://www.egypt-nile-cruise.com/nile-cruise-gratuities-and-tipping/

Beverages

Option 01: IF THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE IN SUNDAY 

Accommodations Details:

2 Nights Movenpick Pyramids hotel in Cairo or a similar 5* hotel Bed & Breakfast (first &Second stay)

http://www.movenpick.com/en/africa/egypt/cairo/resort-cairo-pyramids/overview/

3 Nights in 5 Stars Deluxe Nile Cruise Boat on full board basis on one of the That Nile Cruise boats:

1-     MS Radamis I Nile Cruise Boat or Similar; you can see the boat details and pictures in the below link

http://www.egypt-nile-cruise.com/ms-radamis-i-nile-cruise/

2-     MS Semiramis III Nile Cruise Boat or Similar; you can see the boat details and pictures in the below link

http://www.egypt-nile-cruise.com/ms-semiramis-iii-nile-cruise/

2 Nights Movenpick Hurghada Resort or a similar 5* with Breakfast & Dinner

http://www.movenpick.com/en/africa/egypt/hurghada/resort-hurghada/overview/?gclid=CMXq_cSoz88CFVW4Gwode94LXQ

if you take this option it will be no time to do optional Excursion to Abu Simbel as the Nile Cruise will sail from Aswan around 2PM on Monday

Option 02: IF THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE IN TUESDAY  

Accommodations Details:

2 Nights Movenpick Pyramids hotel in Cairo or a similar 5* hotel Bed & Breakfast (first &Second stay)

http://www.movenpick.com/en/africa/egypt/cairo/resort-cairo-pyramids/overview/

3 Nights in 5 Stars Deluxe Nile Cruise Boat on full board basis on one of the That Nile Cruise boats:

1-     MS Miss Esadora Nile Cruise Boat or Similar; you can see the boat details and pictures in the below link

http://www.egypt-nile-cruise.com/ms-miss-esadora-nile-cruise/

2-     MS Nile Ruby Nile Cruise Boat or Similar; you can see the boat details and pictures in the below link

http://www.egypt-nile-cruise.com/ms-nile-ruby-nile-cruise/

3-     Princess Sarah 2 Nile Cruise Boat or Similar; you can see the boat details and pictures in the below link

http://www.egypt-nile-cruise.com/princess-sarah-2-nile-cruise/

2 Nights Movenpick Hurghada Resort or a similar 5* with Breakfast & Dinner

http://www.movenpick.com/en/africa/egypt/hurghada/resort-hurghada/overview/?gclid=CMXq_cSoz88CFVW4Gwode94LXQ

Option 03: IF THE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE IN THURSDAY 

Accommodations Details:

2 Nights Movenpick Pyramids hotel in Cairo or a similar 5* hotel Bed & Breakfast (first &Second stay)

http://www.movenpick.com/en/africa/egypt/cairo/resort-cairo-pyramids/overview/

3 Nights in 5 Stars Deluxe Nile Cruise Boat on full board basis on one of the That Nile Cruise boats:

1-     MS Nile Dolphin Nile Cruise Boat or Similar; you can see the boat details and pictures in the below link

http://www.egypt-nile-cruise.com/ms-nile-dolphin-nile-cruise/

2-     MS Royal Esadora Nile Cruise Boat or Similar; you can see the boat details and pictures in the below link

http://www.egypt-nile-cruise.com/ms-royal-esadora-nile-cruise/

3-     MS Royal Ruby Nile Cruise Boat or Similar; you can see the boat details and pictures in the below link

    http://www.egypt-nile-cruise.com/ms-royal-ruby-nile-cruise/

4-     MS Princess Sarah Nile Cruise Boat or Similar; you can see the boat details and pictures in the below link

http://www.egypt-nile-cruise.com/ms-princess-sarah-nile-cruise/

2 Nights Movenpick Hurghada Resort or a similar 5* with Breakfast & Dinner

http://www.movenpick.com/en/africa/egypt/hurghada/resort-hurghada/overview/?gclid=CMXq_cSoz88CFVW4Gwode94LXQ

Final Payment:

Final payment of 100% of the travel package price must be received at least 45 days prior to arrival date in order to be able to confirm your package and pay to our tour operators. For reservations placed within 45 days or less prior to tour date a non-refundable rush booking fee of $25 per booking will be charged. If you accept our offer please send us your Full Name & Nationality in order to proceed with booking.

Cancellation charge:

The Cancellation charge may be applicable on the following bases:

60 days to 46 before arrival 15% of total price.

45 days to 31 before arrival 25% of total price.

30 days to 16 before arrival 50% of total price.

15 days to arrival day 100% of total price.

In case of NO SHOW a 100% of total price.

For Peak Periods Christmas & New Year & Easter:

90 days to 61 before arrival 25% of total price.

60 days to 31 before arrival 50% of total price.

30 days to arrival day 100% of total price.

Children Policy:

Children till 2 years old will be Free for Accommodation sharing parent room for a maximum one Child.

Children between 2 / 11 years old will be charge with 50% of total Accommodation as an adult (50% of Adult in Single Rate)

Children over 11 years old will be charge as an adult person

Accommodation:

The followings are the terms we use and their respective meanings.

Double: Based on twin or doubled bedded rooms.

Single: Based on single bed room.

Triple: Based on triple bedded room.

Please Note:

Our Company reserves the right to substitute Hotels or Nile Cruise boat of similar quality if Hotel or Nile Cruises mentioned are not available.

Meals:

As specifically indicated in each tours No other meals included. Please refer to the detailed itinerary of your travel package for more information about the everyday meals.

Sightseeing:

Tours will be by seat in air-conditioned car basis or by air-conditioned motor- coach with bilingual speaking guides. All Sightseeing’s Entrance Fees which is in the inclusions section of the Program are included

All transfers between Airport and hotels or Nile Cruises are included. Excess baggage charges must be paid by the passengers.

Nile Cruise Gratuities and Tipping;

How much is the average Tipping in Nile Cruises and when to give it?

For The hotel or Nile Cruise Crew:

On Average there are about 50 to 70 people working in a Hotel or Nile Cruise boat. The Guest sees only 5 or 7 persons of the crew. So it is unfair to give tips to people that you see and forget other people. That’s why there is a rule in all Hotels and Nile Cruises that Guest should not pay any tips for anyone during the stay. All Tips must be given at the end of your Stay at Hotels or Nile Cruises. You put your tips in an envelope and write the amount on the back then leave it at the Reception of your Hotel or Nile Cruise boat. All Tips will be collected from clients and divided to the whole Hotel or Cruise Staff. This is a Fair solution for everyone.

The Tips is about 3 to 5 US$ Per Person per Night. For Example, if you are 2 Person and having a 4 Nights Nile Cruise your Tip Amount will be:

4 US$ x 4 Nights x 2 Person = 32 US$.

So you Leave 32 US$ in an Envelope at the Reception on the End of your Nile Cruise Trip.

For The Drivers, Representatives and Guides:

The following amounts are Recommended and on a Per Person Basis (in American Dollars USD).

Cairo Representative 3 to 5 US Dollars per person per day

Luxor Representative 3 to 5 US Dollars per person per day

Aswan Representative 3 to 5 US Dollars per person per day

Hurghada Representative 3 to 5 US Dollars per person per day

Tour Guide 5 to 7 US Dollars per person per day

Drivers 3 to 5 US Dollars per person per day

Felucca Captain 2 to 3 US Dollars per person per day

Horse Carriage in Edfu 3 US Dollars per person per day

Please Note:

Tips are not an obligation on you. It is redemption for a good service. However wages in Egypt are very low. So most people depend on tips to survive, but this is not an excuse to give a bad service. If you feel that the person is not offering you a good service or stressing you to give him tips, DO NOT GIVE TIPS or REDUCDE THE AMOUNT. But please tell him why you did that. In most cases if you don’t give tips, people such as Driver, Cruise Staff, Felucca Captain or Carriage Car Driver will think that you gave the tips to your guide to give it to them and will start a Hard Talking with him about that and waste your time.

Optional Excursions if need it: