19 Feb
Egypt Jewels & Abu Simbel Sun Festival
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.
Accommodation Plan 5 stars: Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel- Dahabiya Rois- Seti, Nefertari Abu Simbel.
| All year round | Christmas& Easter | |
|---|---|---|
| DBL or TRPL Room | 1450 $ | NA $ |
| Solo traveller | 2175 $ | NA $ |
Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon you arrival you will find our representative waiting you with the sign of Ramasside tours, then you will be transferred by A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by your personal guide who will accompany you to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the great statue.
(Optional) Lunch at a good quality local restaurant. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen.
Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Continue driving to Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
After breakfast, checkout from your hotel in Cairo and transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel at Aswan for check in. At 23:00 check out from your hotel, then our representative will pick you up to witness the Man-made Solar Phenomenon of Abu Simbel. Twice a year - on October 22 and February 22.
Enjoy the Sun Festival at Abu Simbel. The rays of the sun align on the sanctum sanctorum illuminating the Holiest of the Holy, a small room with four statues: Ptah, Amun-Ra, Ramesses, and Ra-Horakhty.
The sun shines on the last three status but leaves the statue of Ptah, the god of darkness, in shadow.
Outside the Temple you will enjoy performances by Nubian and Egyptian folklore groups. Later on you will be driven back to Aswan from Abu Simbel. Embark on board your 5 star luxury Dahabiya Rois Cruise, followed by a visit to Philae Temple. Return to the Dahabiya and overnight on board at Aswan
Morning sail to Kom Ombo to visit the ptolemaic temple dedicated to the crocodile god sobek and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the morning sun. Sail to Edfu Temples with lunch and afternoon tea on board. Overnight at Edfu
In the morning you will visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Edfu. your Nile Dahabiya will continue sailing to Esna, and passing the lock. Then Dahabiya will moor beside a Nile Island.
This morning you will sail to luxor and visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by the imposing Luxor Temple. Overnight moored in Luxor.
Check out after breakfast on board, then your tour guide will escort you for an excursion to the West Bank to visit the great burial places of the Pharaohs - the Valley of the Kings - where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen in 1922. Continue to see the Colossi of Memnon.
Later on you will be transferred to Luxor Airport for flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met and assisted at the airport then taken to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Breakfast at your hotel, then you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for departure.
Domestic flight Cairo/Aswan – Luxor/Cairo
Accommodation for 3 nights at Cairo hotel including breakfast & all taxes
Accommodation for 1 night at Aswan hotel including breakfast & all taxes
Accommodation for 4 nights on board Deluxe Dahabiya Rois on full board basis
All transfers by deluxe air condition vehicle
All sightseeing tours on the Dahabiya sharing cruise group Tour to Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple Tour to Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon Tour to Kom Ombo Temple and Edfu Temple Tour to the Aswan Temple of Philae in Aswan Abu Simbel Sun Festival visit is included.
Tour Guide
Visa; We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request.
International Flights
Personal items.
Tipping.
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
- 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.
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.
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
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.
We accept all methods of secure payment: Visa, MasterCard & Wire Transfer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Note: Alexandria Library is closed on every public holiday. To enter the reading area you will need to purchase an extra ticket.
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.
Christmas date 15 Dec to 7 Jan
Easter date 20 March to 20 April
Hotel check in time 14.00 PM
Hotel check out time 12.00 PM
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