Egypt4Backpackers

Egypt4Backpackers

DAY 1: Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Our representative will meet you to ensure a smoooth path through immigration and customs. You have time to explore at your leisure before meeting your Egypt Top View tour escort and fellow travelers for a welcome drink at the hotel.

DAY 2: Cairo / Desert Tour
Full-day outing to Sakkara and Memphis, followed by a visit to the most famous wonderland in the whole world - the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. At 10pm we catch the overnight train to Aswan.

DAY 3: Aswan
Arrive in Aswan, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Full-day excursion around the city visiting the Temple of Philae, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan hotel.

DAY 4: Aswan / Felucca
Join an orientation cruise around Kitchener and Elephantine Islands. Overnight on felucca, sailing to Kom Ombo.

DAY 5: Kom Ombo / Felucca
Visit the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Overnight on felucca, sailing to Edfu.

DAY 6: Edfu / Luxor (East Bank)
Morning visit to one of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Transfer by local transportation to Luxor, and check-in at the hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a visit to the East Bank of Luxor:
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
Overnight in Luxor hotel.

DAY 7: Luxor (West Bank)
Visit the West Bank of Luxor:
- Valley of the Kings
- Valley of the Queens
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Overnight, we travel by train back to Cairo.

DAY 8: Cairo / City Tour
Arrive Cairo and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Then we`re off to the Egyptian Museum where most of the fabulous treasures of the Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to the Citadel home to Egyptian rulers for nearly 700 years. Later, we explore many attractions in the old Coptic area including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue (the Jewish Temple). Overnight in Cairo hotel.

DAY 9: Depart Cairo
Farewell to Egypt today. Our tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport.

Terms & Conditions
TOUR INCLUDES:
- Transfers from/to airport.
- All fully-guided tours around Cairo (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
- Fluent, English-speaking tour guides throughout your program.
- All accommodations in 1-star hotels in Cairo. All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast.

- All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Aswan, Luxor All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast
- All transfer and pick-up services.
- All service charges and taxes.

TOUR EXCLUDES:
- Entrance fees of the sites. We do not charge you in advance for site entrance fees to add flexibility to your program as you may choose to skip one or more sites depending upon your interests.
- Drinks, phone calls, laundry, tips and any other items of a personal nature.

NOTES:
- All of our tours can start on any day, however confirmation in advnace is still highly recommended.
- All of our tours can be customised to fit your time, budget, and interests.
- Optional day trips and activities (add-ons) are available upon request and include the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids, shopping at the Khan El-Khalily Market, an excursion to the Fayoum Oasis, and much more.
- All day trips leave in small groups and are accompanied by a professional tour guide.
- There are no time constraints for any of the day trips. The time spent depends only upon our guests` desires and the official opening/closing times of the sites.
- Additional accommodation nights can be arranged upon request.
- The tour price is US$200 per person, based on double occupancy. There is a US$40 single supplement charge.

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