THE GREAT ESCAPE
Your Great Adventure
- Includes
- Itinerary
- Tour Highlights
- Gallery
- Price & Dates
- Hotels
What's included
01 May till 30 September 2024
- Nile River Cruise
- Professional English speaking guide
- Full Board Meals
- Private Transfer and Tour
- 07 night’s accommodation
- Internal air tickets
- Tipping
- Beverages during meals
- Optional Excursion
- Visa ( If Required)
- Personal Expenses ( Telephone , minibar, etc...)
- DAY 1
- DAY 2
- Day 4
- DAY 4
- DAY 5
- DAY 6
- DAY 7
- DAY 8
ARRIVE CAIRO
Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you will be greeted by a representative who will assist you with immigration procedures and baggage claim. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Cairo. After checking in, you will have dinner at the hotel and spend the night there.
CAIRO
Explore Cairo's highlights with a full-day tour. Visit the Giza Pyramids and Sphinx, a perfume factory, and enjoy lunch. Then discover the Egyptian Museum ,home to a vast collection of artifacts, including treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb. Your day concludes with a visit to the Papyrus Institute, where you can see how papyrus, the ancient paper used by the Egyptians, is made. Learn about this ancient craft and perhaps purchase a unique souvenir to take home. Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay, allowing you to relax and reflect on the day's discoveries.
CAIRO - ASWAN : EMBARK NILE RIVER CRUISE ( EMBARKATION)
Embark on an unforgettable journey from Cairo to Aswan, beginning with breakfast at your hotel before transferring to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted with a warm welcome and assisted with your transfer.Your tour in Aswan starts with a visit to the High Dam, a modern marvel of engineering that controls the Nile's annual flooding. Next, explore the Unfinished Obelisk, a massive ancient monument that gives insight into the techniques of ancient stone quarrying. Then embark on a Nile Cruise and enjoy a delicious lunch onboard as you sail along the river. Experience the beauty of Aswan with a relaxing felucca ride around Elephantine Island, where you'll also visit the Agha Khan Mausoleum, offering stunning views of the city and the Nile. End your day with a delightful dinner onboard the cruise ship, followed by an overnight stay.
KOM OMBO - EDFU
On this day, you'll embark on an exciting excursion to Abu Simbel by land. After your visit to Abu Simbel, you'll return and transfer back to your Nile Cruise. Have the rest of day to explore Aswan at your leisure. Enjoy lunch onboard as the cruise sets sail for Kom Ombo. In Kom Ombo, you'll visit the unique Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Explore the temple's fascinating architecture and learn about its history and significance. After visiting Kom Ombo, the cruise will continue sailing to Edfu. Enjoy dinner onboard and spend the night cruising on the Nile, taking in the sights and sounds of this ancient river.
EDFU - LUXOR
Start your day with breakfast onboard followed by a visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Explore its grand halls, towering columns, and intricate hieroglyphics as you learn about its history and significance in ancient Egyptian religion.After your visit to the Temple of Horus, the cruise will set sail for Luxor. Enjoy lunch onboard as you cruise along the Nile, taking in the beautiful scenery along the riverbanks. Upon arrival in Luxor, you'll have the afternoon free to explore the city at your leisure. You can visit local markets, relax at a cafe, or simply stroll along the bustling streets of Luxor. In the evening, enjoy dinner onboard the cruise ship and spend the night in Luxor, where you can relax and prepare for the next day's adventures.
LUXOR : DISEMBARK CRUISE - CAIRO
After breakfast, disembark from your Nile Cruise and begin your exploration of Luxor. Our first stop will be the Valley of the Kings, where you'll visit the elaborate tombs of ancient Egyptian pharaohs, including the famous tomb of Tutankhamun. Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning mortuary temple dedicated to the only female pharaoh of Egypt. Explore the temple's unique architecture and learn about Hatshepsut's reign. Afterwards, you'll visit an alabaster factory to see how this beautiful stone is carved and sculpted by skilled artisans. You'll then visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the pharaoh Amenhotep III. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your tour with a visit to the Karnak Temple Complex, one of the largest temple complexes in Egypt. Explore its vast halls, towering columns, and ancient hieroglyphics.Finally, visit the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the god Amun. This temple is beautifully illuminated at night, offering a magical atmosphere for your visit. After your tour, you'll have some free time to explore Luxor at your leisure before transferring to Luxor airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, you'll be met and assisted before being transferred to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
CAIRO
Start your day with a delicious breakfast at your hotel before beginning your tour of Cairo. First stop will be the Citadel of Saladin, a medieval Islamic fortification that offers stunning views of the city. Here, you'll visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, also known as the Alabaster Mosque, which is a masterpiece of Ottoman architecture. Then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before heading to Khan Khalili Bazaar, one of the oldest and most famous bazaars in the Middle East. Here, you can shop for souvenirs, jewelry, spices, and more, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of this historic market. After shopping, you'll transfer back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
DEPART CAIRO
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, it will be time to check out and prepare for your departure. You'll be transferred to Cairo airport for your final departure, marking the end of your memorable journey through Egypt.
~ Visit the Giza Pyramids and see the Sphinx
~ Go on a felucca ride around Elephantine Island and Agha Khan Mauseloum
~ Get some shopping done at Khan Khalili Bazar
~ Sail on the Nile Cruise to Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor
OPTIONAL EXCURSION DESCRIPTION :
ASWAN :
The Nubian Village : From RM 340 Per Person
~ Continue by a motor boat from the Felucca ride ( 15 minutes)
~ Walking tour in the Nubian village
~ Enter one of the houses and have a hot drink , some pics with the local have pics with a crocodile.
LUXOR :
a) Hot Air Baloon Ride : From RM 840 Per Person
~ Usually starts from the hotel @ Nile cruise around 0400-0430, and the ride lasts about 40 to 50 minutes
b) Horse carriage Ride : From RM 160 Per Person
~ Duration : 1 hour - 90 minutes tour
~ 2 pax per each carriage includes a stop for a drink at local café
TRAVEL PERIOD | HOTEL CATEGORY | MIN 2 - 3 | MIN 4 - 6 | MIN 7 - 9 |
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1 MAY - 30 SEP 2024 | SUPERIOR | RM 11,170 | RM 9,935 | RM 9,700 |
DELUXE | RM 11,835 | RM 10,600 | RM 10,370 |