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2 DAY SHORT BREAK IN LUXOR Previous Next Two day tour in Luxor include accommodation for 1 night “5 satr Hotel“, Luxor is little more than a small town on the banks of the Nile. Hundreds of thousands of international visitors flock here to marvel at what the modern town was built upon, which is the spectacular ruins of Thebes, vast capital of the pharaohs during the New Kingdom (1550–1069 BC). Only two temples remain- Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple. More extraordinary are the sites on the West Bank, which is where the pharaohs built their grand funerary temples and tombs. Itinerary Day 1: Welcome In Luxor, Luxor East Bank Upon your arrival at Luxor airport or station you will be met by Journey To Egypt tour guide (Exit door), will be holding a sign with your name then enjoy visiting the impressive Karnak Temples, the sacred complex, no site in Egypt is more impressive than Karnak, the largest temple complex ever built by man. Then Visit Luxor Temple, located in the heart of ancient Luxor and like Karnak was dedicated to the god Amun-Re. Later, you will be transferred to your hotel in Luxor. The rest of the day is free for you, our tour guide can assist you with any Optional Tours Overnight in Luxor| Meals:Lunch. Day 2: Luxor West Bank, With Optional Hot Air Balloon Today, Visit Luxor Highlights! Transfer to the west bank where you will visit the Valley of the Kings, the most famous concentration of Royal tombs in ancient Egypt, the site was too sacred and too secret to bear a formal name. You’ll then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the most impressive monuments of western Luxor after that you will pass by the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy having your Lunch at local restaurant, Later you will be transferred to Luxor airport for final departure. Meals: Breakfast,Lunch. Optional, Hot Air Balloon Ride. Accommodation Plan: Category: 5 Star Hotel Luxor: Sonesta St. George Hotel, Steigenberger Nile Palace. ROUTE

2 DAY ASWAN & ABU SIMBEL FROM LUXOR Previous Next Enjoy 2 of the most breathtaking ancient cities in one with the real bestseller of Egypt tours – Trip to Aswan and Abu Simbel from Luxor. On day 1. Visit worldwide known Temple of Godess Isis – Philae Temple, and The High Dam . On day 2. Journey to Abu Simbel to visit The Temple of Ramses II and Temple of Nefertari. Book your tour with overnight in Aswan right now! Duration: 2 Days | Type: Private Tour | Run: Every Day Itinerary Day 1: Aswan sightseeing TourJourney To Egypt driver will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor for the transfer to Aswan. Here you will have an incredible excursion to the Philae Temple, Ride a motorized boat to the island of Agilika. This sacred complex was dedicated to the goddess Isis and reflects a fusion of three great civilizations — Egyptian, Greek and Roman. The temple was dismantled and then painstakingly reassembled when the Aswan High Dam was constructed. Proceed to the Aswan High Dam, Then have your lunch at local restaurant. Later, Ride Like a Local around the Aswan Islands in a felucca, while enjoying a refreshing Scenic Sundowner. After both excursions you will have free time for relax and Overnight in Aswan. Day 2: Abu Simbel Journey – End of our Service.Early morning, make your way to Abu Simbel temple by private vehicle (3 hrs each way by road) And discover Abu Simbel, the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh. Perhaps even more impressive, this entire site was disassembled and moved here to save it from the floodwaters caused by the Aswan High Dam. Enjoy your lunch then, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Aswan. Required details during Booking Process * Full names, Nationalities, Passport Number,Hotel Name& Addres ROUTE

4 DAY LUXOR, ASWAN & ABU SIMBEL Previous Next Unforgettable 4 days tour to main attractions of Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel and many more. Feel free to join our trip and explore mystic Valley of the Kings, fantastic Temple of Hatshepsut, Abu Simbel Temples, High Dam and of course, worldwide famous Unfinished Obelisk. Itinerary Day 1: Welcome to Luxor – Luxor East bank Tour We’ll pick you up on the first day at Luxor airport, train station, your hotel, or whichever point you would like. Then we’ll take you to visit two of the most spectacular temples in Egypt, Karnak and Luxor Temples. having lunch at local resturant. Later we’ll take you to your Hotel in Luxor – Overnight in Luxor| Meals: Lunch. Day 2: Luxor West Bank Tour | Aswan After breakfast, around 6:30 am we’ll hit the road towards the giant necropoles nearby. we’ll visit the Valley of the Kings (3 of the open tombs will be visited), Queen Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memnon Then and having lunch in one of cozy Luxor’s local restaurants. Directly from restaurant we will move to Aswan (approximately 4 hours) where you will check-in in your next hotel and have overnight rest till next day.| Meals: Breakfast& Lunch. Day 3: Abu Simple Tempels Be ready to start your day with having breakfast and departure from the hotel at 05:00 am. Today’s time we will spend exploring Abu Simple Temple of Ramses II. This place has very special atmosphere as is dedicated to the four universal gods of ancient Egyptian history. After that we will move back to Aswan and enjoy our tasty lunch boxes during the ride. Overnight stay in Aswan’s hotel.| Meals: Breakfast& Lunch. Day 4: Aswan Sightseeing tour | Departure Of course, we can not let you go without visiting biggest highlights of Aswan. It’s time to see High Dam and Temple of Philae on Isis Island and one and only in the world – Granite Quarries. After pretty full of emotions half-day you will be served for lunch in local restaurant in Aswan. Then you’ll have free time, and whenever you like we’ll take you to the Aswan airport, train station, or whichever point in the city you would like. Your flight has to be after 13:00.| Meals: Breakfast& Lunch. Hotels When making the reservation you can choose between the following two categories: Category: 5 Star Hotel Luxor: Sonesta St. George Hotel, Steigenberger Nile Palace. ROUTE

8 DAY ESSENTIAL EGYPT Previous Next Cairo, Luxor, Abydos, and Alexandria– these exciting and vibrant cities await you on this thrilling guided Egypt tour. Guided sightseeing tours will highlight the must-see attractions in each city, including Giza pyramid complex (the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, and the only one to remain largely intact), Karnak Temple Complex (a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings in Egypt), Valley of the Kings ( the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh), Abydos (the oldest cities of ancient Egypt), Alexandria ( Alexandria was founded 332 BC by Alexander the Great) and much. Prepare yourself for tales of royalty. Itinerary Day 1: Cairo – Welcome To Egypt Welcome to Egypt and the start of your trip to Egypt, meet your representative at Cairo international airport and transfer to your Cairo hotel. At hotel our representative will review your Egypt tours itinerary to establish and confirm pick up times for each tour- Overnight Cairo |Welcome Drink. Day 2: Giza pyramid complex, Saqqara & Memphis Guided sightseeing includes visits to Giza pyramid complex and the Great Sphinx (Start your tour by the Great Pyramid of Cheops (2551-2528 BC), is built of an estimated 2.5 million blocks, rising to 137m. Then move to Panorama area, enjoy fabulous photos for the three Pyramids, next move to the Sphinx, visit the Valley Temple)- drive to Saqqarra to visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, (the world’s first building in stone, Saqqara, there can be few archaeological sites in all the world, let alone Egypt, to compare with Saqqara)- Lunch at local restaurant in Cairo, continue your Cairo tour by visiting Memphis,( Egyptian Mennefer, was the royal residence and capital of Egypt during the early dynastic period and Old Kingdom and a city of major importance throughout the rest of its history, the ruins of the ancient capital of Memphis today lie around the modern village of Mit Rahina). Later you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight Cairo | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Fly Cairo To Luxor – Luxor East Bank Tour Transfer to Cairo airport for flight to Luxor city, Upon your arrival at Luxor airport You will be met by your Luxor tour guide, Enjoy visiting the impressive Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple, Then transfer to your hotel in Luxor- Overnight Luxor| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 4: Tour To Dandara & Abydos Temples from Luxor by Car Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Luxor to visit Abydos Temple, ( The site was the most important religious center of the ruler of the dead. Because of its association with the afterlife, many Egyptian kings constructed cenotaphs at Abydos, including the great New Kingdom cenotaph temple of Seti l Begun by Seti l and completed by Ramesses ll , This temple was built of fine white limestone and is one of the most impressive religious structures in Egypt) Then continue to Dandara, (the area in which the temple is located, Is that of ancient Tantere, Greek Tentyris, a provincial capital and important religious site during several period of Egyptian history. The temple of Hathor which stands at the site today dates to the Graeco-Roman period, however, and is one of the best-preserved temples of this period in Egypt). Later you will be driven back to your hotel. Overnight Luxor| Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 5: Luxor West Bank Tour- Fly To Cairo Morning sightseeing with a Local Guide includes the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs Valley of the Kings, Then Visit The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut in the 15th century BC. Head to the Colossi of Memnon. Later transfer to Luxor airport for flight back to Cairo where you will be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Cairo- Overnight Cairo | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 6: Tour To Alexandria from Cairo By Car Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo and transfer to enjoy amazing day tour to Alexandria, first visit visit the Catacombs of Kom al Shuqafa (the most important hypogeum in Alexandria, the Kom al Shuqafa catacombs date from the 2nd century AD and their decoration is a result of the fusion of Hellenistic and pharaonic elements so typical of Alexandrian art and culture) Then visit Alexandria Library. Having your Lunch at local restaurant in Alexandria, before moving to see Qaitbay Fort (the fort of Sultan Qaitbay is one of the symbols of Alexandria. It was built on the ancient island of Pharos, over the ruins of the world-famous lighthouse) Later you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight Cairo | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 7: Tour To Museum, Citadel & Old Cairo Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum (the Museum of Egyptian antiquities, there are over 100,000 exhibits which could easily fill half a dozen museums this size, a unique storehouse of one of the oldest and grandest civilization on earth). Then proceed to visit Mosque of Mohamed Ali inside the Citadel of Salah El Din ( a Turkish delight on the Cairo skyline) Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Continue driving to the area of Islamic Cairo, where you will visit Khan El Khalili then move on to visit the oldest Coptic churches (the Hanging Church, Church of Abu Serga, church of St. Barbara). Later you will be driven back to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight Cairo | Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 8: Cairo- Fly back home Your trip to Egypt ends with breakfast this morning. you will be transferred to Cairo international airport for departure| Meals: Breakfast. Hotel Category: 5 Star Hotel, 5 Star Nile Cruise Cairo: Le Meridien Pyramids, Steigenberger Pyramids Cairo or similar. Luxor: Sonesta St. George Hotel, Steigenberger Nile Palace. ROUTE

LUXOR & HURGHADA – 5 DAYS Previous Next Grab your camera and your sense of adventure and make your way around Egypt’s famous southern sites. From the city of Luxor to Hurghada on the Red Sea, this tour offers a taste of everything the south has to offer! Highlights See the temples of Karnak and Luxor. Stroll through the Valley of the Kings. Sail the Nile in a felucca (sailboat). Enjoy a free days of relaxation at the Red Sea. Itinerary Day 1: Cairo to Luxor Transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor, where you’ll meet your guide and travel to the Temple of Luxor. This temple on the Nile’s eastern bank was dedicated to the worship of the god Amun, and where the ancient pharaohs may have been crowned. Continue to Karnak, a vast complex that contains temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings and one of the main places of Egyptian worship during the 18th dynasty. This expansive site is one of Egypt’s most-visited attractions, partially due to the length of time that the architecture covers. Nearly 30 pharaohs contributed to the construction and development of the complex, giving today’s visitors a survey of Egyptian deities and construction styles. Finish your tour, then you will be escorted to your hotel for check-in., and enjoy the evening in Luxor at your leisure. Meals: Lunch. Day 2: Luxor to Hurghada After breakfast, transfer overland to visit the classic attractions at the Valley of the Kings. This ancient valley on the Nile’s west bank was the burial ground of pharaohs and nobles from the 16th through 11th century BCE, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun (extra ticket). You’ll then visit the nearby multi-story Temple of Hatshepsut (also known as the Djeser-Djeseru, “holiest of holies”), the burial site of the second historically confirmed female pharaoh. Make one more stop to see the Colossi of Memnon, two 60-foot (18 m) statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. After the tour, transfer to the Hurghada on the Red Sea. From Luxor to Hurghada is about a 03 hour and half drive. Overnight in Hurghada. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch. Day 3: Red Sea Beach Day Today, have breakfast, followed by a free beach day at the Red Sea. Then, have dinner and stay overnight in Hurghada. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Day 4: Red Sea Beach Day Optional tours to experience the exquisite diving and snorkeling among the Red Sea coral reefs and see some amazing rare fish. Or choose one of the many other activities such as windsurfing, sailing and deep-sea fishing. Overnight in Hurghada. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and dinner. Day 5: Fly Back to Cairo After breakfast, transfer to the airport and fly back to Cairo. Meals: Breakfast HotelCategory: 5*Hotel Luxor: Sonesta St. George Hotel, or Steigenberger Nile Palace.Hurghada: Hurghada Marriott Red Sea Beach Resort, Movenpick Resort Hurghada or similar. ROUTE

4 NIGHT NILE CRUISE FROM LUXOR TO ASWAN Previous Next Bask in the timeless majesty of ancient Egypt on an immersive journey through the land of the pharaohs, exploring its quintessential archaeological treasures with an expert tour guide, and cruise for four nights along the Nile. Cruises Schedule: Every Saturday Or Monday Or Thursday Tour Advantages Embark on a four-night Nile river cruise, gliding in comfort through stirring desert landscapes and going ashore to discover ancient Egypt’s most awe-inspiring sites. Descend into the tombs of the Pharaohs, in the Valley of the Kings. Marvel at the colossal statues and towering colonnade of the sprawling Temple of Luxor, and listen as your expert tour guide deciphers the scenes carved upon them. (OPTIONAL) Journey to Abu Simbel to set eyes upon the imposing twin temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari. Itinerary DAY 1: EMBARK IN LUXOR | EAST BANK Arrive in Luxor, where you are met by your tour guide and begin your day of exploring by visiting the east bank of the Nile, the Temple of Karnak, where generations of pharaohs wished to record their names. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall, strolling among its expertly aligned columns, which soar to 80 feet high. Continue to the striking Temple of Luxor. View the three large statues of Ramses II along the front of the temple pylons; the Courtyard of Ramses II; and the Colonnade of Amenhotep III, with its 50-foot-high columns. Walk in their shadows as visitors have done since antiquity and ponder the astonishing feats of engineering it took to create them. Then, Board your Nile cruise boat. Enjoy lunch & Dinner on board. Included Activities Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple. Meals Included Lunch, Dinner. DAY 2: VALLEY OF THE KINGS | CRUISING THE NILE This morning, explore the west bank of the Nile River and the Necropolis of Thebes, and view the Colossi of Memnon. Next, arrive at the architecturally stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, ancient Egypt’s first female pharaoh and regarded today as one of its most successful. Continue to the Valley of the Kings, burial ground of the pharaohs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. For a period of 500 years beginning in the 16th century BC, tombs were built along this valley for pharaohs and nobles, including that of “the boy king,” Tutankhamun. Enter the tomb of Tutankhamun (extra ticket) – found in 1922 by British archaeologist and Egyptologist Howard Carter- to discover the secrets of this storied chamber. This afternoon, Cruise to Edfu. Included Activities Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings. Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. Special Information It is possible to do a Valley of the Kings hot air balloon tour which your leader can reserve for you. Intrepid only uses providers that have been risk assessed. You will be picked up between 4.30 and 5am from your Nile Cruise. Balloon capacity is maximum of 25 people and cameras are prohibited in the basket (mobile phones are acceptable). This activity runs subject to weather conditions. Please speak to your tour guide on Day 1 if you would like to book this activity. DAY 3: CRUISING THE NILE | TEMPLE OF HORUS & KOM OMBO Today, view the Temple of Horus, falcon-headed god of the sky. Built in 230 BC by Ptolemy III, this amazingly well-preserved and colorful structure reveals what temple worship in ancient Egypt was like. Back on board, Cruise to Kom Ombo. Disembark at Kom Ombo (hill of gold) to visit the Greco- Roman temple dedicated to Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god), whom some ancient Egyptians considered the creator of the world. View the mummified remains of several crocodiles that once basked along the ancient Nile shore, just as their descendants do today. Back on board ,Cruise to Aswan. Included Activities Temple of Horus, Kom Ombo Temple. Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 4: ASWAN | MAJESTIC PHILAE Ride a motorized boat to Philae Temple on the island of Agilika. This sacred complex was dedicated to the goddess Isis and reflects a fusion of three great civilizations — Egyptian, Greek and Roman. The temple was dismantled and then painstakingly reassembled when the Aswan High Dam was constructed. Proceed to the granite quarries and site of the Unfinished Obelisk. Illustrating the skills of Egypt’s stonemasons, this monolith is one-third taller than any other ancient Egyptian obelisk. Later, Ride Like a Local around the Aswan Islands in a felucca, while enjoying a refreshing Scenic Sundowner. Included Activities Philae Templ, Unfinished Obelisk, Felucca ride. Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. DAY 5: DISEMBARK IN ASWAN | OPTIONAL ABU SIMBEL Discover Abu Simbel, the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four 70-foot-tall statues of the pharaoh. Perhaps even more impressive, this entire site was disassembled and moved here to save it from the floodwaters caused by the Aswan High Dam. Transfer to the Aswan airport. Included Activities Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer. Meals Included Breakfast. Optional Activities Abu Simbel excursion (includes guide, private air-conditioned vehicle and entry) from price – USD110 Per Person. Special Information It is possible to book a morning excursion from Aswan to Abu Simbel, where you can explore some magnificent temples. Please speak to your booking agent to arrange this in advance. DEPARTURES & PRICES GUARANTEED This journey is guaranteed to operate with just two guests. BOATS AND CATEGORIES The Nile cruise can be taken on any of three categories: 5* STANDARD NILE CRUISEPrincess Sarah| Princess Sarah II| Zeina Nile Cruise| Radamis II Nile Cruise or similar. 5* DELUXE NILE CRUISEBlue Shadow| Concerto Nile Cruise| Nile Premium Nile Cruise or similar. 5* LUXURY NILE CRUISEAcamar Nile Cruise| Mövenpick MS Hamees| Mövenpick MS Royal Lily| Farah Nile Cruise| MS Mayfair Nile Cruise| MS Le Fayan Nile Cruise| Amwaj Nile Cruise or similar. The specific boat will be assigned a week before the activity begins. All of these boats offer comfort and are a good option to make the most of the cruise. If you’re looking for a more luxurious option we recommend the luxury cruises, their rooms, service and food have that extra special touch. CANCELLATION Free! If you cancel at least