Description
Let's go visit Cairo's beautiful attractions then have a flight to Luxor followed by a cruise to Aswan. Visiting the east and west banks of the Nile River will give you the chance to see the most important touristic attractions in upper Egypt.
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Itinerary
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1
Arrival to Cairo International Airport
Blue Sky representative will be waiting for you at the airport with your name on a sign, he will help you to finish the arrival procedures then will escort you to your Hotel and help you with a very smooth Check-In. Meal: No meal
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Tour to Visit Giza Pyramids, and the Egyptian Museum
Blue sky representative will accompany you from your hotel to an excursion where you will enjoy the sight of the great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus, followed by a stop at the Sphinx; an ancient symbol of the pharos’ wisdom and strength embodied in a huge sculpture of a pharaoh’s head on a lion’s body. After a stop for lunch at a local restaurant, the tour continues to the Egyptian museum of Antiquities which houses the world’s largest, most precious and most rare collection of genuine artifacts where over 250,000 pieces are displayed dating back to 5000 years including an exhibit of the treasure collection of king Tutankhamen that had been sealed in his tomb for more than 3500 years and wasn’t discovered until the early 20th century. Then finally you will ride back to the hotel. Meal: Breakfast - Lunch
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Transfer to Cairo Airport to Fly to Luxor to start your Nile Cruise and visit the east bank
Blue Sky representative will be waiting for you at the hotel and will accompany you to the airport where there will be one of Blue Sky Airport staff who will help you to check into your plane to fly to Luxor. Upon arrival, another Blue Sky representative will be waiting for you to escort you to your Nile Cruise where you will experience a very smooth check-In. After you relax for a while, blue sky representative will pick you up again and accompany you from your Nile Cruise by an air conditioned deluxe to visit the temple of Karnak which was dedicated to God Amon, his wife Mut, and their son khonsu, a great example of worship as it is the largest in history. This grand temple is actually a complex of several temples built more than two thousand years ago by many generations of pharos one after the other. A forest of giant pillars exists within the Karnak temple and is called the great “hypostyle hall. Afterwards you will be transferred to visit Luxor Temple which is located in the Heart of Luxor City, then you will be transferred back to your Nile Cruise. Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner
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Tour to West Bank in Luxor
Blue sky representative will pick you up and accompany you from your Nile Cruise by an air conditioned deluxe to visit the west bank of the river Nile where you will enjoy the sight of the two statues of Memnon on the way to the Valley of the Kings. In the Valley of the Kings you will visit three tombs, outstanding tombs carved into the desert rock, those discovered tombs has very rich decorations and were filled with treasures for the pharaohs afterlife. The trip will continue by a visit to Hatshepsut Temple at El Deir El Bahary. The queen Hatshepsut was the only female pharaoh, and the temple dedicated to her is as exceptional as she was, rising up in a series of terraces from the yellow desert. A ride back to your Nile Cruise. The Cruise will start sailing to Edfu at noon where the boat will overnight there. Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
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5
Tour to Edfu & Kom Ombo Temple.
Blue sky tour guide will accompany you from your Nile cruise to visit the Horus temple in Edfu; it is considered one of the best preserved temples in Egypt. Then the Boat will start sailing to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the temple of Kom Ombo (45 Kilometers drive form Aswan) this temple was built to honor the God of fertility Crocodile-headed Sobek, and the Falcon-headed Horus. Its uniqueness is revealed in its double entrance for both deities. Afterwards you will get back to the boat to sail to Aswan and overnight there. Meal: Breakfast – Lunch - Dinner
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6
Tour to High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk
Blue Sky representative will accompany you from your Nile cruise in Aswan to visit the High Dam which is located very near from Aswan. The Dam was built in the 1960s and was a great achievement of President Abdel-Nasser. From the dam you can see Lake Nasser which was created after the dam was built. Then you will be transferred to visit the unfinished Obelisk. Then you’ll taken back to your Nile Cruise. Meal: Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner
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Transfer to Aswan Airport to Fly to Cairo
Blue Sky representative will be waiting for you at the Nile Cruise and will accompany you to the airport where there will be one of Blue Sky Airport staff who will help you to check into your plane. Then, Another Blue Sky representative will be waiting for you at Cairo International Airport, to get you transferred to your hotel and to help you during the Check in. Optional: Full day tour to visit Old Cairo, Citadel & Khan Bazaars. (Depend on arrival flight time from Aswan. Max at 10:00 A.M) (NOT INCLUDED) Meal: Breakfast
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Departure to Cairo International Airport
Blue Sky representative will be waiting for you at the hotel and will accompany you to the airport where there will be one of Blue Sky Airport staff who will help you to check into your plane wishing you a happy flight. Meal: Breakfast N.B. There may be changes in the order of the itinerary's program due to availability of the cruise's reservation.
Include
- 03 Nights’ accommodation at a Cairo hotel on Bed & Breakfast basis
- 04 nights’ accommodation on a Nile cruise on Full Board basis sailing from Luxor to Aswan for 4 nights (every Saturday, Monday, Thursday) with cruise sightseeing as per itinerary.
- Sightseeing In Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili Including lunch at a local restaurant
- Roundtrip transfers in Cairo.
- Rates validity as mentioned above.
- Private local English speaking guide.
Exclude
- Entry Visa
- International flight ticket
- Domestic flight (CAI/LXR/ASW/CAI)
- Tips for guides, drivers, etc.
- Beverages with meals & Soft Drinks
- Escort guide during the whole trip. (available with supplement)
- Visiting the Pyramids from Inside & Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum.
- Any item not mentioned above.
General Remarks
- All rates are based on USD.
- Rates quoted are based on the actual services charges and taxes and in case of any increasing any of them; we have the right to increase our rates accordingly at any time and without prior notice. This offer is based on above mentioned hotels or similar hotels subjected to availability.
- This is just an offer and confirmations are subjected to your acceptance and availability.
Tour prices & Payment Policy:
- In case of any increase on entrance fees or any change in governmental taxes or sales taxes, Blue Sky Travel has the right to apply this increase immediately and without any prior notice.
- Occupancy will be secured as soon as we receive a deposit of 25 % or of 50% during peak periods (The Easter, Christmas and New Year holidays) as well as the packages that include flights. This deposit represents a portion of your final payment. Deposits should be received within 7 days from booking and can only be settled by a bank. You may as well send it via Western Union or by credit cards (Visa™ or MasterCard™).
Children Policy:
- 1st child from 0 – 5.99 is free of charge.
- 2nd child from 6 – 11.99 pays 50% from the adult cost.
Tour Amendments:
- All amendments to the original booking are subjected to availability.
Accommodation (Hotels/Cruises)
- Blue Sky Travel has the right to change the accommodation to a similar hotel category mentioned in the package.
Cancellation fees:
- All cancellations should be sent to the given email. If the cancellation occurred 40 days prior to the arrival date 6% of the total amount received will be deducted by the bank as a transaction fees.
- In case of cancellation, the following percentages will be applied:
- Between 40 and 30 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be deducted.
- Between 29 and 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be deducted.
- Between 14 and 7 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price will be deducted.
- Between 7 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be deducted.
- Also, there are cancellation fees on all domestic flights in case your tour includes a domestic flight and you would like to change or cancel it at any time before the flight time. The cancellation fees of the airline will be applied noting that it is changeable from case to case.
Prices
- All rates are based on USD.
- Rates quoted are based on the actual services charges and taxes and in case of any increasing any of them; we have the right to increase our rates accordingly at any time and without prior notice. This offer is based on above mentioned hotels or similar hotels subjected to availability.
- This is just an offer and confirmations are subjected to your acceptance and availability.
Tour prices & Payment Policy:
- In case of any increase on entrance fees or any change in governmental taxes or sales taxes, Blue Sky Travel has the right to apply this increase immediately and without any prior notice.
- Occupancy will be secured as soon as we receive a deposit of 25 % or of 50% during peak periods (The Easter, Christmas and New Year holidays) as well as the packages that include flights. This deposit represents a portion of your final payment. Deposits should be received within 7 days from booking and can only be settled by a bank. You may as well send it via Western Union or by credit cards (Visa™ or MasterCard™).
Children Policy:
- 1st child from 0 – 5.99 is free of charge.
- 2nd child from 6 – 11.99 pays 50% from the adult cost.
Tour Amendments:
- All amendments to the original booking are subjected to availability.
Accommodation (Hotels/Cruises)
- Blue Sky Travel has the right to change the accommodation to a similar hotel category mentioned in the package.
Cancellation fees:
- All cancellations should be sent to the given email (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.) in a written document by fax or email. If the cancellation occurred 40 days prior to the arrival date 6% of the total amount received will be deducted by the bank as a transaction fees.
- In case of cancellation, the following percentages will be applied:
- Between 40 and 30 days before your arrival date, 25% of the entire tour price will be deducted.
- Between 29 and 15 days before your arrival date, 50% of the entire tour price will be deducted.
- Between 14 and 7 days before your arrival date, 75% of the entire tour price will be deducted.
- Between 7 and 1 day before your arrival date, 100% of the entire tour price will be deducted.
- Also, there are cancellation fees on all domestic flights in case your tour includes a domestic flight and you would like to change or cancel it at any time before the flight time. The cancellation fees of the airline will be applied noting that it is changeable from case to case.
