EGYPT

Day 01: CAIRO

Arrival at Cairo International Airport, English-speaking assistance at the airport by our representative before passport control. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 02: CAIRO

Breakfast. Half-day visit to the Three Pyramids of Giza; Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Khafre (does not include entry to the interior of the Pyramids). Return to the hotel and accommodation.

In the afternoon, optional visit to the Saqqara Necropolis and the City of Memphis, the Capital of the Old Kingdom. In the evening, optional visit to the Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids.

Day 03: CAIRO / LUXOR

Half board. Free day or direct flight to Luxor. Optional full-day visit to Cairo; the Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art, the Citadel of Saladin with the Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, the Coptic Quarter, and Khan El-Khalili Market. Transfer to Cairo International Airport for a domestic flight to Luxor. Arrival in Luxor. Transfer to the cruise ship. In the afternoon, visit the East Bank in Luxor; Luxor and Karnak Temples. Return to the ship. Overnight on board.

Day 04: LUXOR / ESNA / EDFU

Full board. In the morning, visit the West Bank in Luxor; the Theban Necropolis, the Valley of the Kings, the Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut (El-Deir El-Bahari), and the Colossi of Memnon. Departure to Esna. Pass through Esna Lock and continue navigation to Edfu. Overnight on board.

Day 05: EDFU / KOM OMBO / ASWAN

Full board. Arrival in Edfu and visit to the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus. Navigation to Kom Ombo. Arrival in Kom Ombo and visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, unique for its dedication to two deities: Sobek with a crocodile head and Haroeris with a falcon head. Navigation to Aswan. Overnight on board.

Day 06: ASWAN

Full board. Optional excursion to the famous Abu Simbel Temples. In the morning, visit the Aswan High Dam and the Philae Temple. In the afternoon, enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile River, passing by the Mausoleum of Aga Khan, Elephantine Island, and the Botanical Garden. Overnight on board.

Day 07: ASWAN / CAIRO

Breakfast and disembarkation. Transfer to Aswan International Airport for a domestic flight back to Cairo. Arrival in Cairo. Transfer to the hotel. Optional Buffet Dinner with Show on a Nile River boat. Return to the hotel and accommodation.

Day 08: CAIRO

Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport, English-speaking assistance at the airport by our representative.

INCLUDES

– 03 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo based on category on a bed and breakfast basis.
– 04 Nights on a Nile River cruise based on category on a full board basis excluding beverages.
– Half-day tour to the Three Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx, and the Valley Temple of Khafre.
– Cruise included visits:
– In Luxor: The East Bank; Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, and the West Bank; Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon.
– In Edfu: Edfu Temple.
– In Kom Ombo: Kom Ombo Temple.
– In Aswan: The High Dam, Philae Temple, and a Felucca Ride.
– Domestic flights CAI – LXR / ASW – CAI. (Note 1: Domestic flight schedules depend on confirmed visits and availability). (Note 2: We reserve the right to change the order of visits based on domestic flight schedules).
– English-speaking assistance upon arrival or departure at Airports and during all transfers to/from hotel/cruise or to/from Airports.
– Spanish-speaking Egyptologist guide during all visits.
– All transfers are conducted in air-conditioned cars.

DOES NOT INCLUDE

– Egypt entry visa $30 per person “Payment on Arrival”.
– Tips during the Nile River cruise $45 per person “Payment on Arrival/Except Guide”.
– Any extras not mentioned in the itinerary.
– Travel insurance.
– Extra meals and beverages.
– Optional visits.
– International flights.

PLANNED HOTELS

• El Cairo – Barceló Pyramids or similar – 4*Silver
• El Cairo – Mövenpick Media City or similar – 5*Gold
• El Cairo – Conrad Cairo or similar – 5* Superior Platinium

Important Notes:

1. The first night always excludes dinner, even if the tour is booked with half board.
2. English-speaking drivers during transfers are not guaranteed.
3. Transfers included are only on the days of the start (arrival) and end (departure) of the tour. Any other day will be charged as an additional transfer.

LA MERCA COMPANY LLC and its subsidiary LA MERCA TRAVEL reserve the right to change the program sequence and hotels without prior notice.

No refunds will be issued for unused hotel nights, excursions, or meals during the itinerary.