Egypt Group Tour Package

Tour Inclusions

• Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
• Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
• All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle
• 03 nights accommodation on 5* Giza hotel with Breakfast.
• 03 nights accommodation on 5* Nile Cruise based on full board.
• 04 nights accommodation on 5* Hurghada hotel based on full board..
• Domestic Flight from Cairo to Aswan and from Hurghada to Cairo.
• All sightseeing tours on the cruise
• English-speaking tour guide during your trips
• Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
• Meals at hotel, Nile cruise and during your tours as mentioned in the itinerary

Tour Exclusions

• International Airfare to Egypt and return from Egypt.
• Entry Visa to Egypt.
• Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Drinks in hotels or Nile Cruise.
• Any personal expenses.
• Gratuities.

DAY 1: WELCOME to EGYPT

5 star Hotel in Giza – (Dinner)

Upon arrival at Cairo international airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative who will help you during passport control, luggage area and customs formalities.
Then you will be transferred to your 5* hotel in Giza by a private A/C car for check in and relaxation in Giza hotel & overnight in Giza.

DAY 2: CAIRO DAY TOUR

5 star Hotel in Giza – (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Breakfast at your hotel and meet your Egyptologist tour guide to start the day trip in Cairo.
Visit The Great Pyramids of Giza, the valley temple, the Sphinx with exploring how the pyramids were constructed in ancient Egypt and the builders of Giza pyramids then proceed to visit papyrus institute with lecture for ancient Egypt life, paper industry in ancient Egypt. Lunch will be served at local restaurant with delicious Egyptian dishes and taste Egypt food at local restaurant.
Then, Drive with visiting The Egyptian Museum tour where you will see the locals in streets with Cairo tour, in Egypt museum you will see Treasures of king Tut Ankh Amon & animal mummy room, the ancient Egypt materials and tools for life and industry from thousands of years ago. after that end your day tour by visiting one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East Khan El Khalili bazaar, and dinner will be served at local restaurant before we drive you back to Giza hotel for relaxation, overnight in Giza hotel.

DAY 3 – Cairo-Fly to Aswan- Nile Cruise

5 star Nile Cruise – (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Early Breakfast in your hotel and check out, TravelEgyptNow.com representative will meet you in the lobby of the hotel to pick you up to Cairo international airport and fly to Aswan city to start the Nile cruise.
Upon arrive Aswan where you will Meet your knowledgeable Egyptologist guide for an amazing tour to visit the beautiful temple of Philae temple at Isis Island.

Drive to visit the unfinished obelisk and the Query of granite. Then we will have the chance to visit one of the Essential Oils Centres in the area, we will have a presentation to know the use of many of these essential oils, specially the herbal oils (Black Seed oil, Ginger Oil, etc..).

Then Transfer to your Nile Cruise for embarkation in Aswan with lunch on the board of Nile Cruise. At the evening, Opportunity to stroll around Aswan city, Back to Nile Cruise for relaxation. Dinner, entertainment & overnight on board of the cruise in Aswan.

DAY 4 – Kom Ombo Temple Visit

5 star Nile Cruise – (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Start our day with a delicious breakfast on the Nile Cruise.
(For the early birds, there is an opportunity for an optional tour of the Abu Simbel temple
during this time. Note, this optional tour is an additional cost and comes with a breakfast box.)
At noon, we set sail towards Kom Ombo, taking in the beauty of the Nile Valley and enjoy a midday lunch aboard the Nile Cruise ship. Upon arriving at Kom Ombo, you’ll visit the ancient Kom Ombo temple dedicated to the gods Sobek, An extraordinary historical site that gives you a glimpse into the rich culture of ancient Egypt.

After the visit, you’ll back to the Nile Cruise ship and set sail towards Edfu, where you’ll take in
the stunning scenery of the Nile Valley.
Upon arrival at Edfu, you’ll enjoy dinner and spend the night aboard the Nile Cruise ship.

DAY 5: Edfu temple and Luxor East Bank Tour

5 star Nile Cruise – (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Early Morning Breakfast on board while the Nile Cruise in Edfu, Start the day tour in Edfu by ride horse carriage to visit Edfu temple. Then back to Nile cruise with horse carriage ride good chance to see the local and their city Edfu. Then we set sail towards Luxor, enjoying the Nile Valley’s beauty along the waterway.

Lunch will be aboard the Nile Cruise ship as guests experience our vessel crossing the lock at Esna to a lower level of water—providing the most stunning views of the Nile during your trip, Upon arrival in Luxor, we will visit Luxor temple, then back again to Nile cruise, Dinner will take place aboard the Nile Cruise ship before you settle into your on-board lodgings for the night.

DAY 6 – Luxor Day Tour and transfer to Hurghada Red Sea

5 star Hurghada Resort – (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Start with a delicious breakfast on board, followed by disembarkation from the Nile Cruise.
(For the early birds, there is an opportunity for a Hot Air Balloon ride, an optional trip that begins early in the morning and is not included in the cost of your package.)

After disembarkation from the Nile Cruise, you will take a tour of the west bank of Luxor, where you will visit the Valley of the Kings (visit to three royal tombs).

Afterwards, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the artists modern village to see the descendants of the pharaoh carving stones with ancient hand made tools. Next, you will visit Queen Hatshepsut temple. Then Lunch will be served at local restaurant in Luxor. After that, drive to Luxor’s east bank to visit the Karnak temple complex. Then you will be transferred to your 5* hotel in Hurghada (about +3 hour drive) by a private A/C car for check in and relaxation in Hurghada Resort, Dinner & Overnight at Hurghada hotel.

DAY 7 – Hurghada free day and relaxing

5 star Hurghada Resort – (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Breakfast at your Hurghada hotel, Free day for relaxing Hurghada – Red Sea to explore the resort, enjoy its charming sandy beaches and swimming pools, Lunch and Dinner will be served at the hotel with entertainment and overnight at Hurghada hotel.

Day 8 – Orange Bay day trip

Overnight: 5 star Hurghada Resort – (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Breakfast at your Hurghada hotel.
Meet your tour guide to have an amazing day trip with experiencing a luxury sailing trip to Orange Bay, Enjoy this rare jewel in the Red Sea, just 45 minutes from Hurghada . Orange Bay is a private beach in the Giftun Islands, with all the facilities to make it one of the most amazing experiences of your holiday in Hurghada.
Your trip will include two snorkeling stops to enjoy the colourful underwater life, fish and coral, approx. two hours on Orange Bay Island and lunch (swimming equipment Mask-Fins- Life Jacket included). Then back again to your hotel, Dinner will be served at the hotel with entertainment and overnight at Hurghada hotel.

Day 9 – Hurghada ATV Quad Safari, Camel Ride & Bedouin Village Trip

Overnight: 5 star Hurghada Resort – (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Breakfast at your Hurghada hotel.
Enjoy your morning and relax. After Lunch Meet your tour guide to have an amazing day trip in Hurghada desert, pick up from your hotel in Hurghada, and then take you to the quad bike station at the edge of Hurghada desert. A short briefing of safety instructions, given by our escorting guide, after that you will get your quad then head out for around 45 minutes to a nearby Bedouin Tent. In the Bedouin Tent you will enjoy the delicious Bedouin Tea. Then you will go on a camel ride for 20 minutes, by the sunset you will climb up a hill to have a fantastic view for the sunset and a panoramic view of the desert..

After the sunset the open buffet BBQ dinner will be ready. You will enjoy the dinner under the clear sky as you can see the stars and it will be a good chance for you to try the Egyptian food which is very delicious, then you will enjoy an interesting oriental show presented by a professional Egyptian band (exciting performances plus some folkloric Bedouin music).
Later you will return back to your Hurghada Hotel & overnight at Hurghada hotel.

Day 10 – Hurghada – Cairo and GEM Tour

Overnight: 5 star Hotel in Giza – (Breakfast, Lunch)

Breakfast in the hotel, check out, then transfer to Hurghada airport to fly to Cairo.
In Cairo airport, meet & assist to start the tour to GEM, The Grand Egyptian Museum is a marvelous creation of art and culture, famous for being only dedicated to the ancient Egyptian civilization as it holds up to 100,000 artifacts dedicated to the great gods and kings from the historical heritage of Egypt which spanned from 7000 years. which include; the Royal Regalia, the Victory Column of King Mernptah, the Solar Boat of King Khufu, the Hanging Obelisk, 10 Statues of King Senusert, King Ramses II Statue, Statues of Ptolemaic King and Queen, Grand Staircase, Grand Atrium, and more.
Then, You will have your lunch at a pyramid-view restaurant after the tour has ended. After lunch transfer to Giza hotel, and overnight.

Day 11 – Breakfast, Followed By Departure

Breakfast in the hotel, and then check out, at the appropriate time transfer to Cairo airport to fly back to your home with sweet memories.

NB:

As Egypt has many historical places to visit during your trip, TravelEgyptNow.com covered the most important places to visit with your itinerary plan.
During the tour in the historical places that mentioned in the itinerary; there is extra visit inside the mentioned places with extra ticket you can get it from the ticket office of the site with assistance by you tour guide.

Place for example you can visit with extra ticket during the tour.

– Tutankhamen tomb in Valley of the Kings,
– Seti first tomb in Valley of the Kings.
– Inside the Grand Pyramid of Khufu in Giza Pyramids.

All tickets are available in the site and your guide will help to get it.

Option Tours:

As we value our guests; we would like to offer a competitive price with high quality services for our option tours during the trip in Nile Cruise (below are our option tours)

Abu Simbel Temples (Aswan).
Usually start at 4:30 AM. (time can be changed according to your schedule.)
Rate as Following:
250 U$D per person (Private).

Nubian Village (Aswan).
Usually start at 4 PM. (time can be changed according to your schedule.)
Rate as Following:
150 U$D per person (Private).

Hot Air Balloon Ride (only in Luxor) Time start at 4:30 AM.
Rate as Following:
220 U$D per person start at 4:30 AM.

Customs of Egypt :

The population is made up of 90% Muslims and 10% Coptic Christians (similar to Greek Orthodox). The main day of worship is Fridays, which is their weekend holiday. Government offices, Institutions, and Banks close Fridays and Saturdays. The food is varied, chicken and lamb and beef are popular, as is rice, pasta, beans and Pita bread, salads and fruit. Tea (Shaii) is the main drink of the Egyptians, and is served frequently with mint. Vegetarians should have no problem as many of the meals are buffet style and serve numerous salad and vegetable dishes, along with rice and pastas. Egyptians keep themselves and their homes very clean. Litter is a problem, particularly in the poorer areas where solid waste disposal is lacking. It is common to see men or women holding hands, linking arms, and embracing with others of the same sex. This is their culture and there are no sexual overtures to it. Men and women do not show affection to each other in public. It is acceptable to hold, or link arms with your partner/boyfriend/girlfriend in public, but kissing and hugging in public is frowned upon, is offensive to them and is not appropriate.

Tipping – Gratuities:

In Egypt tipping (Gratuities) is a general practice everywhere (even among the Egyptians themselves), and ensures extra services at monuments, museums etc. maybe is a hassle and
become upsetting, but it is part of the Egyptian lifestyle.
When the tour guide with you, check with them before and where tipping is expected.
The Guide normally takes care of any Tipping at the Nile Cruise with advices.
It is usual to tip the tour Guide at the end of their services 10U$D per day per person.
The Drivers at the end of the time trip day by day because usually drivers will change from city to another, with them approx. 5U$D per day per person for the driver accept Abu simple and Alexandria day tours 10 U$D.
For the Nile Cruise the best way is to use an envelope and put in the tip with a little note if appropriate and hand it to them in person at the end of their service and usually pay 10 U$D per person per day for the Nile Cruise’s staff.