Egyptian Elegance

10
NIGHTS
TRAVEL YEAR ROUND

Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Alexandria

  • 6 Nights Luxury Accommodations at your Choice of Hotel in Cairo
  • 4 Nights Luxury Accommodations Aboard your Choice of Nile Cruise
  • 22 Meals: 10 Buffet Breakfasts, 8 Lunches and 5 Dinners
  • All Sightseeing in Egypt Guided by a Licensed Egyptologist
  • Sound and Light Show in Karnak Temple (Luxor) and the Giza Pyramids (Cairo)
  • All Sightseeing in Egypt Guided by a Licensed Egyptologist
  • Domestic Airfare within Egypt
  • All Transfers and Luggage Handling within Egypt
  • All Transportation Provided by Deluxe Air-Conditioned Private Vehicle
  • Entrance Fees as Per Itinerary
  • The Services of a Local Representative
Sonesta Star Goddess – Nile Cruise from Cairo with Travelive, Luxury travel agency

ITINERARY DETAILS

DAY 1

Cairo


Arrive to Egypt, the Land of the Pharaohs. At Cairo International Airport, you will be welcomed by your representative, and then escorted to your hotel.

DAY 2

Cairo – Museum and Citadel Tour


Your morning will begin with a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, which includes the world's largest collection of Pharaonic artifacts and the treasures of Tutankhamen's tomb. Visit the Mummies room, stop for lunch at the fish market restaurant, and later drive to the Citadel of Saladin, to visit the Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque. In the evening, enjoy the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.

DAY 3

Cairo – Old Cairo and Khan El Khalili Tour


Drive to Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue and Saint Sergius Church. Stop for lunch at Naguib Mahfouz café, and later explore the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, the largest 13th century oriental market, on your walking tour.

DAY 4

Cairo, Luxor


After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Cairo airport to catch a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be taken to your luxury cruise ship, for a 5-day, 4-night sailing adventure. Visit the Temple of Karnak and the Temple of Luxor. Take a break for an afternoon tea. In the evening you will go to the Karnak Temple, to witness the Sound and Light Show. Return to your cruise ship for dinner, followed by a belly dancing show. Overnight stay in Luxor.

DAY 5

Luxor, Esna


After breakfast, visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings, the Valley of the Queens, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch, sail onto Esna. Take a break with an afternoon tea. Later, enjoy the Captain's welcome cocktail and dinner. Overnight stay in Esna.

DAY 6

Edfu, Kom Ombo


During breakfast, your cruise ship will take you to Edfu. Upon arrival, take a horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, considered the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt and the second largest after the Temple of Karnak. During your sail to Kom Ombo, enjoy lunch. Spend the rest of the day onboard relaxing with an afternoon tea and dinner in the evening, followed by a Galabeya Party. Overnight stay in Kom Ombo.

DAY 7

Kom Ombo, Aswan


After breakfast, visit the temple of Sobek and Horus in Kom Ombo, then sail to Aswan. Lunch will be served on board. Visit the Aswan High Dam, the Granite Quarries and Philae Temple. Relax with an afternoon tea and dinner in the evening, followed by a Nubian Folkloric Show. Overnight stay in Aswan.

DAY 8

Aswan, Cairo – Abu Simbel Tour


Disembark and take your transfer to the Aswan airport to catch a short flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and his beloved Queen Nefertari. After visiting this magnificent site, you will be transferred back to the Abu Simbel airport, for your flight to Cairo, via Aswan. Relax and take advantage of the facilities offered by your Cairo hotel.

DAY 9

Cairo – Alexandria Tour


Your day will begin early, with breakfast, followed by a private transfer to Alexandria, accompanied by your English-speaking tour guide. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shukafa and the Quait Bay Fort. Take a break for lunch, before proceeding to the National Museum and Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandria). Transfer back to Cairo in the evening.

DAY 10

Cairo – Pyramid Tour


After breakfast, enjoy the scenic drive to the Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, standing for the last 5000 years. Complete your visit at Giza, with a tour of the Solar Boat Museum. After lunch, explore the ancient city of Memphis, the first capital of United Upper and Lower Egypt, followed by a visit to Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser. In the evening, enjoy your top-class service, aboard a Nile dinner cruise, as you glide past Cairo's illuminated skyline, with an entertaining belly-dancing and folklore show.

DAY 11

Departure


After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport, to catch your departure flight.

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The iconic 5-star Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah hotel is located in Zamalek, Downtown Cairo right by the River Nile, within a 10-minute drive from the Egyptian Museum and Tahrir Square. The hotel offers the ultimate in classic French hospitality and dazzling contemporary décor with a splash of Oriental flair creating an authentic Egyptian experience wrapped in luxury. . Spacious rooms and suites leave nothing to be desired and ensure an unforgettable stay. All 433 rooms and suites at Sofitel Cairo El Gezirah, as well as the property's many restaurants and outdoor heated infinity pool, provide panoramic views of the Nile. Cuisines served in the hotel range from Asian to Moroccan, Mediterranean, and French offering something for every palette.

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3 Nights Athens Extension

Get a taste of history, culture and cuisine when you head off to Athens, the birthplace of democracy. Spend three nights at one of our top luxury hotels, with magnificent views of the Acropolis. Enjoy a full- day tour of the historical highlights around the city, including the Acropolis, the Acropolis Museum, the ancient Agora, the neoclassical buildings of Plaka, the changing of the guards at the Parliament building, Lycabettus Hill, and more. Your three nights/four-day extension includes roundtrip airfare from Cairo to Athens, private transfers, hotel accommodations, private tours, and local assistance.

3 Nights Jordan Extension

Take a walk through the history of various empires and eras in Jordan. Spend three nights at one of our hand selected luxury hotels in Amman. Explore the rose city of Petra, discover the Roman city of Jerash, and experience the breathtaking views of the city of Amman from the Hill of the Citadel. Your three nights/four-day extension in Jordan includes roundtrip airfare from Cairo to Amman, private transfers, hotel accommodations, private tours, and local assistance.

3 Nights Istanbul Extension

Travel to Istanbul, the crossroads of Europe and Asia. Spend three nights at one of our top selected luxury hotels, with spectacular views. Explore the Ottoman and Byzantine Relics of the city on a full-day tour, Hagia Sofia, the Blue Mosque, the Grand Bazaar, the Hippodrome, and Topkapi Palace. Enjoy a day of leisure where you can experience the local culture or take a trip up the Bosphorous. Your three nights/four-day extension in Istanbul includes roundtrip airfare from Cairo to Istanbul, private transfers, hotel accommodations, private tours, and local assistance.

Balasingham & Family in Egypt - Travelive Reviews

Balasingham & Family, Canada

Hi Danae & Faye,

Thanks for all your help and support we had a wonderful and Enjoyable Holiday. The Tour was very well planed and organized. All tour guides as well as who helped us from Arrival to Departure from Egypt are remarkable.

Our Special Thanks to Marcus and Andrew from Sakara Travel did an excellent job. Beside the hot weather we still enjoyed our trip to Egypt.

Our Special thanks to Faye and Danae doing such a wonderful job towards our trip. That was an excellent work. I have already recommended to our families and friend to use your services for future travel.

Thank You.

Best Regards

B.Vasantharoopan Family

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Mary & Mark in Cairo, Egypt - Travelive Reviews

Mary & Mark, USA

Hi Marina,

We have just returned from our Egypt trip, a trip of a lifetime! A big THANK YOU to you, Travelive, and everyone we interacted with from Sakkara Tours.

The entire trip was perfectly orchestrated and could not have been better. The itinerary was balanced with just the right amount of site seeing and time to relax. Starting in Cairo for a few days followed by the Nile Cruise and returning to Cairo for a grand finale at Giza and Sakkara was fantastic.Even the days on the cruise were well balance between site seeing and cruising.

I would not have changed anything on our itinerary except for one small thing. Visiting the El Khalili Bazaar was a bit overwhelming on the first day. Otherwise everyday was unique and wonderful. Abu Simbel was our absolute favorite site and should not be missed!

All the people from the local company Sakkara Tours were great. Marcus and Andrew in Cairo were especially wonderful. Marcus was so attentive to every detail and made arrangements to accommodate our every desire. Andrew was very knowledgeable and although we had read about the things we would be seeing on our trip, he was able to supplement and provide invaluable information and a local perspective.

Many of our friends and family questioned our decision to visit Egypt at this time considering the events over the past year. We would like to express that we felt completely safe and plan to encourage everyone who has ever considered visiting Egypt to go.

Our experience with Travelive has been so positive from our initial request for information that we are already talking about saving and planning for our next trip to Greece and Turkey.

Thank you,

Mary & Mark

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Heidy & Frank in Egypt & Greece - Travelive Reviews

Heidy & Frank, Australia

Hi Marina and all the Staff at Travelive,

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!

We have just returned from our holidays that you put together for us and without a doubt it was the best holiday we have ever had. Every single thing went like clockwork. Every pick up was there at the airports and hotels, always on time. All our guides were fantastic, friendly and efficient and very knowledgeable.

Our Hotels were absolutely great. The Hilton upgraded us as did the Petasos Resort. We loved the Petasos, and what a great position it is in. So close to the beach and lots of restaurants. It was truly beautiful. The Rocabella was very unusual and we had the loft room The sunset from our room was unforgettable. We fell in love with Santorini along with another million people that were on the island.

Egypt was so interesting and we were picked up at the airport by the very efficient Sakkara Group Tours. Everything was there for us. Even to go to Alexandria we had the driver and a chaperone. Our guide was also very good. The JW Marriott was an amazing Hotel, and if I had to comment about anything negative it would be that it was a long way from the city, albeit close to the airport. In fact we didn't mind being away from the city, as it was more relaxing for us. The Hotel is Amazing.

Our Cruise on the Nile Goddess was also fantastic and we enjoyed everyday on it. We were very fortunate as we met some very nice people-1 couple from Sydney and 1 couple from Canada. We had our tours together and we certainly became friends by the end of the trip.

Again I would like to thank you for putting together such an efficient and wonderful holiday. It was a pleasure dealing with you and I will certainly recommend you to my friends.

Yours Gratefully

Heidy & Frank

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Ed & Jane in Egypt - Travelive Reviews

Ed & Jane, USA

Hello Marina,

Thank you for making what were seamlessly perfect arrangements, problem free, that allowed us to enjoy the travel.

Best,

Ed

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