Cairo & The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise 8 Days

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Cairo & The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise 8 Days

Schedule:

Every Thu, Fri, Sun, Mon

Tour Highlights:

8 days Cairo and Nile cruise tour package enjoying ancient Cairo and cruising the Nile by  Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise. Visit the famous historical sites in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.

Hotels / Nile Cruise:

Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is not the same as in USA or Europe, so Luxury or Ultimate Luxury hotel options are always recommended as minimum in Egypt.

Season's prices:

Plan A
May-Sept Oct -April
Solo 5840 $ 7100 $
Double 3900 $ 4800 $

Mena House Hotel & The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.

Plan B
May-Sept Oct -April
Solo 6000 $ 7200 $
Double 4000 $ 5000 $

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence & The Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise

Prices are quoted in US Dollars per person per trip, except during Christmas, New Year & Easter holidays.


Day 1: Arrival Cairo - Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s

Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock).
- Your Ramasside tour leader will assist you at Cairo International Airport. Entry visa included.
- Transfer to your hotel in Cairo by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.
- Overnight in Cairo at your 5-star hotel.
Welcome Drink


Day 2: Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing

- Breakfast at your Hotel in Cairo
- Your guide will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue. - Visit Solar Boat Museum at Pyramids area is included.
- Lunch will be served at a good quality local restaurant.
- Move on to visit the Egyptian Museum
- Continue driving to Islamic Cairo and explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.
- Transfer back to your hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch


Day 3: Fly Cairo to Luxor - The Oberoi Philae Cruise

- Check out from Cairo hotel after breakfast
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Luxor
- Upon arrival at Luxor, you will be transferred to board your 5 star Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
- Lunch on board the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
- Visit Karnak temple and Luxor temple
- Dinner on board the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
- Overnight in Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 4: Luxor Nile Cruise Excursions

- Early Breakfast on board
- Visit the West Bank, to explore the West Bank of ancient Thebes. Visit Valley of the Kings, with its royal tombs, King Tut's tomb, Ramesses the 6th.
- Visit the temple of Medinet Habu, Dier El Madina and on the way back, stop at the Colossi of Memnon.
- Lunch on board the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
- Sail to Essna
- Cross the Essna Lock.
- Cocktail reception on board
- Dinner
- Overnight in Essna
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 5: Edfu and Kom Ombo Temples

- Early Sail to Edfu
- Breakfast on board the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise
- Visit the Temple of Edfu, the best-preserved temple of the ancient world, dedicated to Horus the Falcon God. Sail to Komombo
- Lunch
- Visit the twin temple of Kom ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek, God of Fertility and Creator of the World. The other side is dedicated to the Falcon God Haroeis, also known as Horus the Elder
- Dinner and Overnight in Komombo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 6: Aswan Nile Cruise Tours

- Sail to Aswan
- Breakfast on board the Oberoi Philae
- Visit the High Dam and Philae temple
- Lunch on board the Oberoi Philae
- Visit the Nubian Museum by motor boat
- Dinner on board
- Overnight in Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner


Day 7: Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise - Disembarkation

- Breakfast on board the Oberoi Philae
- Disembarkation then you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for a flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Cairo and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast


Day 8: Cairo - Fly Back Home

- Breakfast at your Cairo hotel then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for departure.
Meals: Breakfast

 

Included:

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • Entry Visa for Egypt provides upon arrival Cairo Airport
  • All airport transfer by private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle with Free WIFI
  • Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast.
  • Accommodation for 4 nights onboard the Oberoi Philae Nile Cruise on full board basis
  • Domestic flight ticket Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
  • All sightseeing tours in Cairo - privately guided tours
  • All sightseeing tours on the Nile cruise sharing cruise group
  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
  • English-speaking tour guide during your tours in Egypt
  • Meals at hotel, Nile cruise and during your tours as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled water during your tours and transfers
  • All service charges and applicable taxes included

Excluded:

  • International Airfare
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping Kitty

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    Hotel Rating in Egypt:

Kindly note that the hotel rating in Egypt is not the same as in the USA or Europe, so our Luxury or Ultimate Luxury hotel options are always recommended as minimum in Egypt - some 5 stars hotels in Egypt seem like 3 or 4 stars. Of course The 3*  & 4 * hotels aren’t recommended at all as we receive many complaints from our guests about them.

High standard hotels

To ensure you enjoy the quality of accommodation on your trip, we created a list of Luxury or Ultimate Luxury hotels for clients who would normally stay in western 5 star hotels. We only recommend the Luxury or Ultimate Luxury options when staying in Egypt if you want a hotel that is recognised as 4-5 star in USA/ EU/UK etc


 

  • Visa Service:

    - Skip queues on arrival save time and complicated procedures. our rep will have your visa already prepared for you. Just send us copy of your passport.

    Note: For any nationally If you have a valid schengen or USA Visa or Uk Visa we can provide you with visa service upon arrival. You don’t need to apply in embassy before hand.

     

Traveling by overnight train NOT RECOMMENDED:

We don’t recommend it, it takes15 to 18 hours on a very noisy train. The toilets are not good and smelly. Food is not good in general. Beds: moderately comfortable. Comment from a client: “However, I am 6'0" (183 cm) tall and barely fit into the bed -- anyone taller would have to curl up.”

 If you don't fancy traveling by overnight sleeper train then upgrade to our flight option.  Enjoying extra nights of comfort in 5* hotel accommodation. We recommend that you upgrade this transfer to domestic flight. Extra supplement for a 1 way flight and 1 night at 5 star hotels is 150$ per person. Xmas. New Year and Easter supplements apply. Contact us for rates.

 

  • Travel Insurance - from AIG

  • Secure your trip and give yourself greater peace of mind with the Travel Insurance program proposed by AIG Travel Guard for you. One week 25$ per person, More than one week 50 $ per person. 


Domestic Flight Upgrade to Business Class

Special Offer: For just an additional 50$ per person, you can enjoy all the premium facilities and amenities that Business Class has to offer. From extra legroom and spacious seats to delectable cuisine and premium entertainment.



Upgrade to a Luxury Van for More Comfortable Travels

Upgrade to a luxury van for a more comfortable travel experience. Our spacious and well-equipped vans come with features like ample legroom, air conditioning, and refreshments, making your journey much more enjoyable. Plus, you'll have more storage space for luggage and other belongings, keeping everything organized and easily accessible.

Not only will you be comfortable during your journey, but you'll also arrive at your destination feeling refreshed and ready to explore.


  • Cruise schedule & Sailing times:

    Sometimes due to sailing conditions on the River Nile some Cruises itineraries, schedule and sailing times may be updated. We assure that our clients will see all what is on their itineraries but maybe in different order


    Domestic flights:

    The programs quote the average price of domestic flights with approximate timings. 

     During High-seasons and last minute bookings some flight tickets get very expensive without prior notice so extra charges may apply.

    Requests for specific flight times or changes to previously booked reservations may result in changes to the total price of the package. Some flights to Sharm or Hurghada are indirect flights via Cairo Airport.


  • Payment policy

We accept all methods of secure payment: Visa, MasterCard & Wire Transfer.

 


  • Tour and Prices

Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pound.The prices quoted per person and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible. Our tours are occasionally organized as semi-private, shared small tours. Upon request, we can arrange for a fully private VIP tour.


Request VIP TOUR WITH DR. ZAHI HAWASS, THE LEGENDARY ARCHAEOLOGIST

With Ramasside You can visit the Great pyramids with the most famous archaeologist in the world – Dr. Zahi Hawass.

The VIP Tour with Dr Zahi offers private entrances to the entire Giza pyramid complex. You will stand between the paws of the Great Sphinx and gain exclusive access to the places closed to the public!

Dr. Zahi Hawass: "No one can tour Egypt like this. Except for you – when you come and join me” For more details just send us a request and we will send you all details.


Optional professional photographer

You can request one of our professional photographers to join you at the pyramids or any trip you would like.Our professional studio photographers capture your best angles and expressions in best locations at a location of your choice.  at an extra 75$ per day.


  • Children Policy

0 - 01.99 Free of Charge (unless flights were included)
2 - 5.99 pay 25% of tour price and 50% of tour price if it includes flights or sleeper train
6 - 11.99 pay 50% of tour price
12+ pay full tour price as per adult person
If your tour package includes airfare then an extra charges for your children may apply.

 

  • Additional Entry Tickets

All tours don't include entrance fees to special archaeological sites such as walking inside one of the pyramid to see the deep burial chambers and the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo or to enter the Tomb of Tutankhamen at Valley of the Kings in Luxor are also available at extra cost. 

 

  • Facebook

You can see more about our activities, tour guides, vehicles & daily tours in our

Very active facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Ramasside

 

  • Alexandria Trip

Note: Alexandria Library is closed on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase an extra ticket.

 

 

  • Essential Packing

Comfortable, flat (preferably covered) shoes are needed for the Pyramids and Valley of the Kings. Pack flip flops/sandals to wear aboard the Nile felucca or Nile Cruiser.


For your info:

High seasons dates

Christmas date 15 Dec to 7 Jan

Easter date 20 March to 20 April

Midterm School holiday 20 OCT to 31 OCT

Hotel check in time    14.00 PM 

Hotel check out time 12.00 PM 


 
Experience of a Lifetime

We are not just selling tours; we provide you a real experience in Egypt: an experience of a lifetime.

 

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  • All Methods of Secure Payment

We accept all methods of secure payment: Visa, Mastercard, Easy wire transfer & Bitcoin.

 

  • Modern Fleet of Vehicles

We have our own modern fleet of modern air-conditioned vehicles, cars, deluxe limo, and mini vans, large coaches.

 

  • Certificate of Excellence & UN World Tourism Organization Award

Ramasside Tours Group has earned WORLD TOURISM ORGANIZATION & Trip Advisor 2018 Certificate of Excellence and also for last 6 years, This prestigious award, places Ramasside in the top-performing 10% of all businesses worldwide.

 

  • Full Experience in Egypt

We understand very well, what you need. It’s not just about visiting touristic sights – it’s much more than this. We offer a full experience in Egypt

 

  • Active Social Media & Youtube

You can see more about our activities, tours guides, daily tours in our facebook page; facebook.com/Ramasside or our youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/c/ramassidegroup

 

  • Pick your Guide

We are the ONLY tour company in Egypt that lets you pick your own guide!

You can pick your tour guide, check our Facebook page, read our latest reviews in TripAdvisor, watch our channel on youtube to choose the best guide you wish to have.

 

  • Accessible Tours

We offer accessible holidays for travelers with disabilities.

 

  • Tailor-made holidays

We offer fully customizable tours, want to check something out that’s not in the basic tour? No problem!

 

  • Private and Group Tours

Looking for private tours? We offer those. Looking to join a group and get a discounted rate? We do that too!

 

  • A personal Touch

Ramasside is very selective when choosing our staff. We don’t only choose qualified and professional tour guides and leaders but also choose those who are friendly, with a sense of humor who are committed to offer a superior level of service so you can enjoy your time with them.

 

  • Customer Service 24 hours, 7 days a week

Cell/whatsapp : 00201005759364 – 00201003304715

Cell/ whatsapp :00201159220099

Office number GMT +2 (9 am till 10 pm): 002034257705

 

  • Personal Tour Operators

Our tour operators, in the booking process, are not only offering you a tour but are advising you how to have a lifetime experience and how to fully enjoy and maximize your time in Egypt.



                                   We promise you the tour of your lifetime in Egypt.                     
Mohamed Yousef
Chairman Ramasside Tours


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Add-on Options:

Tut Anck Amon Tomb Visit ( 30$ )

Desert Safari by Quad Bike around the Pyramids ( 80$ )

Nubian Village Trip ( 40$ )

Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple ( 55$ )

Hot Air Ballooning ( 120$ )

Abu Simbel Trip ( 140$ )

Camel Ride ( 15$ )

Dinner in Nile Cruise with Belly Dancing Show ( 55$ )

Sound & Light Show at Pyramids ( 55$ )

Travel Insurance ( 35$ )

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