Tour Description

This tour of Egypt explores the Giza Plateau and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo then takes you south to Upper Egypt to visit the Temples and Tombs of the Pharaohs. You will also have the opportunity to take a Hot Air Balloon ride over the West Bank of Luxor, the Nile River and the Valley of the Kings.
Enjoy 4 Days on-board a Nile River Cruise as it takes you from Aswan to Luxor, visiting the temples of Ancient Egypt dedicated to the God and Goddesses
Rooms are standard city view, upgrade is available
Tours start Friday, Sunday or Tuesday
Nile River Cruise departs Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Optional extension and Day Tours from Cairo are available

Extension to Hurghada & Red Sea available

June July August USD970
May & September USD999
October USD1080
November to April USD1200
PEAK USD1360 (Easter, Christmas & New Year)
Single Supplement Applies USD320/370/445 depending on season

Tour Highlights

Pyramids and Sphinx
Egyptian Museum
Philae Temple in Aswan
Komombo Temple
Nile River Cruise
West Bank of Luxor
Valley of the Kings
Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
East Bank of Luxor
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Khan el Khalili Bazaar

Day 1: Arrival Day Cairo

Arrival Day: Welcome to Egypt (Fri-Sun-Tues)
Our Pink Lotus Tours representative will meet you prior to baggage collection to assist you with the purchase of your entry visa, customs and baggage collection.
You will then be transferred to your hotel, our representative will assist with check-in procedures and brief you about tomorrows visit to the Pyramids.
The rest of the day is free to explore the hotel area and get some rest for your adventures ahead.
Overnight in Cairo: Standard Room
Room upgrades are available, please enquire

Day 2: Pyramids Sphinx Saqqara

After breakfast you will meet your Egyptologist/Tour Guide at the hotel to start the journey at the very beginning, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the first free standing building of stone in the whole world dating back to 2700 BC.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before we explore the Giza Plateau, your chance to personally stand where the Ancient Egyptians stood thousands of years ago, next to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one that still exists.
We continue our adventure with a camel ride through the Sahara for those who are interested (optional extra cost).
We finish our visit to the plateau with the Guardian Angel of the area, the monolithic and iconic Sphinx.
The day is not over yet, we will now experience how the ancients recorded their history on the first paper ever produced, Papyrus, at a government regulated Papyrus Institute.
Dinner will be at your leisure
Overnight : Cairo Hotel – Standard Room
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Museum and Markets

This morning your guide will meet you at your hotel and get in amongst the crazy Cairo traffic, which is an experience in itself.
You will visit the thousands of treasures on display inside the Egyptian Museum, including the famous Golden Mask of King Tutankhamen, the youngest Pharaoh to rule Egypt. There are simply too many pieces to see in one visit but your guide will highlight some special artefacts and give you time to wander at your leisure. You will find items such as granite sarcophagus and perfectly sculptured giant statues to ancient tools, mummies, chariots and even some board games played by the Pharaoh's.
Your guide will then take you to Khan el Khalili Bazaar in Old Cairo to enjoy lunch in a local cafe then free time to wander the narrow streets and practice your bargaining skills with the local vendors.
Meals Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight : Standard Room - Cairo Hotel

Day 4: Aswan Philae Temple

Nile Cruise (Mon-Wed-Fri)
Transfer to Airport for morning flight to Aswan (cost of flight to be advised at time of booking)
We take a motorboat to Agilkia Island to visit of Philae Temple dedicated to the Goddess Isis
Check-in to Nile River Cruise to settle in to your cabin before a buffet lunch served on-board.
Free time to optionally visit of Aswan Markets by night.
Overnight aboard your cruise –
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 5: Nile Cruise/KomOmbo Temple

Set sail to Kom Ombo for the unusual double Temple of Kom Ombo constructed during the Ptolemaic Dynasty and dedicated to two gods – Sobek and Horus.
Sail to Edfu, the Temple dedicated to Horus
You will have the OPTION to visit the magnificent Temple of Edfu. (extra ticket)
This beautiful temple is considered to be one of the best preserved temples in all of Egypt.
*Please note we have made this an optional visit and guests who wish to visit can make arrangements with your guide the day before)
Overnight on board your Nile River Cruise in Edfu.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 6: Valley of the Kings/Hatshepsut

The tombs of the Pharaohs’ were at one time cut deep in the mountain and contained all the treasures they needed in the afterlife. Nowadays we can view the paintings and hieroglyph’s depicting scenes of daily life and offerings to the Gods.
There will also be the opportunity to visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun, the only mummy still in its tomb in the Valley of the Kings (optional extra ticket)
We will have a quick photo stop at the massive twin statues depicting the Pharaoh Amenhotep III commonly known as the Colossi of Memnon before explore the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, arguably one of the strongest women to rule in ancient times and the only one to rule with the authority of a male
Overnight on board cruise in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Day 7: Luxor - Karnak Temples

Optional Hot air balloon ride floating high above the West Bank of Luxor
Our visits today include the large complex of Karnak Temples and the religious complex of Luxor Temple.
Late afternoon fly back to Cairo, upon arrival drive to your hotel
Overnight Cairo Hotel
Meals: Breakfast.

Day 8: Departure Day Cairo

Enjoy breakfast and some time at your hotel until it’s time for our representative to meet and transfer you to airport for your departure.
Meals: Breakfast

Package Includes

Airport transfers in Air-conditioned vehicle
Meet & Greet Service at Cairo Airport
4/5 Star Accommodation in Standard Room
Breakfast at your hotel each day
5 Star Nile River Cruise
Breakfast Lunch and Dinner on-board Nile Cruise
Air-Conditioned transport throughout tour
English Speaking Guide
Entrance Tickets to all sites mentioned

Package Excludes

International Airfare & Travel Insurance
Entry Visa into Egypt (currently USD25)
Internal Flights Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo (approx USD250-270 price to be confirmed at time of booking the flights)
Hotel upgrades
Optional Tours or Entrance Tickets to sites not mentioned
Tipping Kitty USD55 to be collected on Day 2
Hot Air Balloon
Meals not included in itinerary
Personal Expenses
Single Supplement USD320/370/445 depending on season
Tipping for your guide