Classical Egypt program

Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, Excel Travel representative welcomes you and assists
you through the immigration process. Modern air-conditioned coaches take you to your hotel in
Cairo. Your representative will ensure a smooth hotel check-in.
Overnight at the hotel in Cairo

Buffet breakfast at the hotel then start a full day guided tour to visit one of the Seven Wonders
The great Pyramids of Giza; (Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus) were reckoned by the Greeks to
be one of the Seven Wonders of the World. A single pyramid is built with 2.300.000 blocks, each
weighing an average of two and a half tones. 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 more interesting, because 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 (2620 BC). 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. A quick visit to papyrus institute or a perfume shop can be arranged after the visit. Then
drive to the hotel to refresh & check out.
Lunch will be served in an oriental/Indian/Chinese restaurant (not included) and then drive to the
Egyptian Museum for another unforgettable tour.
Egyptian Museum; was established by the Egyptian government in 1835. The present museum
building was built in 1900, in the new classical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The
museum exhibited collections now exceed 120,000 objects ranges from pre-historic era to the
Greco Roman period. It has 107 halls, and the ground floor houses huge statues. The upper floor
houses small statues, jewels, Tutankhamen treasures. The museum also comprises of a
photography section and large library.
After the visit of the museum a short drive through the downtown will take you to Khan El Khalili
bazaars; which is one of the most famous worldwide with its amazing narrow alleyways. The
visitor can discover small restaurants and workaday cafes where Egyptians & non-Egyptians come
to smoke water pipes and enjoy some of the traditional Egyptian drinks in the cafes scattered
around the area.
Drive back to your hotel & overnight in Cairo
Optional tour can be booked to enjoy the spectacular sound & light show by the Pyramids

Breakfast in the hotel, check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Meet & assist,
and transfer to the Nile cruise
11:00 Check-In
12:30 Lunch on board
15:00 Visit East Bank (Karnak & Luxor Temples)
20:00 Dinner on board & overnight in Luxor

06:00 Breakfast on board
07:00 Visit West Bank - Valley of the Kings, and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
13:00 Lunch on board
13:00 Sailing to Edfu via Esna
20:00 Dinner on board & overnight in Edfu.

07:00 Breakfast on board
08:00 Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
10:00 Sailing to Kom Ombo
12:30 Lunch on board
15:30 Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek & Haeroris in Kom Ombo
17:00 Sailing to Aswan
19:30 Dinner on board & overnight in Aswan

07:00 Breakfast on board
08:00 Visit the High Dam, the Temple of Philae
12:30 Lunch on board
15:00 Felucca on the Nile around Kitchener island
19:30 Dinner on board & overnight in Aswan

Disembarkation after breakfast, and transfer to Aswan or Aswan airport for a flight takes you to
Cairo. Transfer from Cairo airport to the hotel
Overnight in Cairo
Evening at leisure whereby an optional tour can be booked to enjoy your dinner & Cairo by night
while cruising the Nile & watching the folkloric show.

Breakfast in the hotel, and check out
Transfer to Cairo international airport for your final flight back home