Affordable Egypt is for those wanting a good product but more interested in seeing the sites in a shorter time. It covers the highlights of Egypt with a 3 night stay in Cairo visiting the Pyramids, Sphinx, National Museum and more. Combined with a 3 night Nile cruise, this is a perfect package for a short getaway or to join with other countries.
FOR DEPARTURE FROM SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2025
Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY
Inclusions
3-night hotel accommodation in double occupancy in chosen category
3-night Nile cruise in double occupancy in chosen category
Domestic flights Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo
Private return airport transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
Sightseeing with air conditioned vehicles
English-speaking professional Egyptologist local guides on private basis except while on the Nile cruise when the sightseeing will be shared (small group tour)
Full day visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (soft opening), Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo
12 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners
Exclusions
International airfare – Egyptian visa: Canadian citizens: you must obtain a visa from the Egyptian Embassy or consulate in Canada prior to your departure – Gratuities to hotel & cruise personnel, guides and drivers, approx: $60 – Beverages – Optional tours.
Additional Information
Visa
Starting December 1st, 2024, Canadian passport holders will be able to obtain a visa online prior to or upon arrival in Egypt.
If you travel to Egypt before December 1st, 2024, you will be required to obtain a visa from an Egyptian embassy or consulate abroad.
DAY 1 CAIRO
Accommodation : Cairo for 2 nights
DAY 2 CAIRO
Full day tour to visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, and the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum GEM.
The Pyramids and Sphinx were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the seven wonders of the world. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and one–half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is especially interesting since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high and 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion’s body.
The new Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world, offers an unparalleled journey through Egypt’s ancient history, housing over 100,000 artifacts . With its state-of-the-art design and immersive exhibits, it’s a must-visit for those eager to experience the wonders of Egypt’s rich heritage in a modern, world-class setting.
Back to hotel.
Please note : With 80% of its halls opening for the soft opening, the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun as well as the Solar boat are not accessible YET. When the museum decides to open the 20% remaining halls (official opening), the entrance price will increase as of that day and we will have to charge the supplement to anyone whishing to enter the museum, being they booked before of after the announcement.
Back to hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
DAY 3 CAIRO - ASWAN – CRUISE
13:00 Lunch on board
15:30 Felucca ride
19:30 Captain’s Welcome Cocktail
20:00 Dinner on board
21:30 Nubian Folkloric Show
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Nile Cruise for 3 nights
DAY 4 CRUISE
13:00 Lunch on board
13:30 Sail to KomOmbo
17:00 Afternoon Tea
17:30 Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in KomOmbo
19:00 Sail to Edfu
20:00 Dinner on board
21:30 Galabeya Party
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 5 CRUISE
08:15 Sail to Luxor
08:30 Breakfast on board
13:30 Lunch on board
20:00 Whirling Dervish & Belly Dance Show
20:30 Dinner on Board
22:00 Music in the lounge bar
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6 CRUISE: LUXOR (END OF CRUISE) - CAIRO
08:00 Disembarkation
08:00 Visit West Bank (Valley of the kings & Queens, Hatshepsut)
14:30 Visit East Bank (Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Check-in and night at leisure
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Cairo for 1 night
DAY 7 CAIRO
Meals : Breakfast
Egypt hotels / Cruise options (or similar)
Cairo
Ramses Hilton 4* – Nile renovated rooms
Mena House 5* – Garden rooms
Cruise on the Nile
Cruise Sonesta Nile Goddess 4*
Cruise Sonesta Moon Goddess 5*
FOR DEPARTURES FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY
Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Portion | Single rates Land Portion | ||
Departures 2024-2025 | 4* standard | 5* standard | 4* standard | 5* standard |
September 20, 2024 – April 10, 2025 | 2690 | 3875 | 3850 | 6155 |
May 1 – September 20, 2025 | 2515 | 3125 | 3500 | 4765 |
Peak season supplement between December 10, 2024 – January 7, 2025 April 10-30, 2025 | On request | |||
Solo traveler’s supplement (to add to single occupation rate) | +360 |
FOR DEPARTURE FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY
***Guaranteed with 2 people. Single supp. applies with min two people traveling
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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