08 DAYS EGYPT DESTINATIONS

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08 DAYS EGYPT DESTINATIONS tour package witnesses the mystery of Egypt just as in one of those spine-chilling stories we heard in our childhood. Many famous films and thrillers have been espoused on the backdrop of the Egyptian Pyramids and the rich wealth of the Pharaohs. Travel to this land of mystic and mystery to re-live those moments of cinematic and fictional thrills.

Cairo is the capital of Egypt and sits on the banks of the Nile River. At its heart are Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum which holds a treasure of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artefacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx. In Gezira Island, the 187m Cairo Tower provides panoramic city views. The Coptic Cairo area includes the Roman-era Fortress of Babylon, Hanging Church, and Coptic Museum, which displays antiquities of Christian Egypt.

At Aswan, visit the Philae Temple, High Dam, and unfinished obélisque. Sail in a felucca around Elephantine Island, Botanical gardens and Agha Khan Mausoleum. Visit the Temple of Abu Simbel. Sail to Kom Ombo, visit Kom Ombo Temple. Sail to Edfu. Visit Edfu Temple.

Sail to Luxor on your Cruise. Visit Valley of Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and colossi of Memnon. Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.

In Alexandria, besides Pompey’ Pillar, Catacomb, Citadel of Qait Bay, you also get to see the Library of Alexandra and the Montazah Gardens.

Enjoy visiting historical locations and world heritage monuments along with the hospitality and live performance of glamourous belly-dancers, great wine and good food while scoring memorable good times.

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Helpful tips:

Check out the CAIRO WEATHER during your expected period of travel.
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The official currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound (Code: Egp;). Convert USD to EGP.
It is advisable to carry USD to Egypt as exchange rates in Egypt are better than outside.
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The time zone in EGYPT is GMT+2. This means that the CURRENT TIME is 3hr & 30 mins behind IST.

Inclusions

3 star

Transfer

Breakfast

Nile Cruise

Stay Plan

04 Nights Cairo,

03 Nights Nile Cruise.

PACKAGE DETAILS

08 DAYS EGYPT DESTINATIONS

Daily Breakfast in Cairo.
On board of Nile cruise on full board basis (standard cabin).
All Transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan (airport /hotel-cruise)
Egypt Visa
Domestic flight Cairo/Aswan – Luxor/Cairo
All tours and transfers either on a private basis or seat-in-coach basis.

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TOUR GALLERY

The iconic Pyramids in Cairo, Egypt.
The Saladin Citadel of Cairo is a medieval Islamic fortification in Cairo, Egypt.
New Sphinx in Kom Ombo, an ancient temple near the city of Aswan.
Sea view with palm trees, Egypt.
Night view with a full moon at Karnak Temple ruins, Luxor, Egypt.
Temple of Karnak Ruins, Luxor, Egypt
Tutankhamun Death Mask, Egypt
Kaitbey Castle, Alexandria, Egypt.
Alexandria Sea, Egypt
Queens Hatshepsut Temple, Egypt

CAIRO

Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artefacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.

On a hilltop above the city is the medieval Citadel fortress, site of Muhammad Ali Mosque, an Ottoman landmark. It overlooks the Islamic Cairo neighborhood, whose zigzagging streets feature significant architecture like the 10th-century Al-Azhar Mosque and massive Bab Zuweila gate. It’s also home to the buzzing Khan el-Khalili bazaar and the Museum of Islamic Art. Highlights of the Coptic Cairo area include the Roman-era Fortress of Babylon, Hanging Church, and Coptic Museum, which displays antiquities of Christian Egypt. After dark, social life thrives in countless ahwas or coffeehouses.

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BEST TIME TO VISIT EGYPT:

Cairo has a hot desert climate with almost no rain. May-Sep can have scorching days and high humidity, while the rest of the year is cooler. Winter (Dec–Feb) has mild weather. It’s a year-round destination, but peak travel periods happen in the main vacations of Aug and Dec. The Cairo International Film Festival (Nov/Dec) is a major event focusing on Arab productions. Islamic celebrations include Eid al-Fitr (dates vary), with feasting to end Ramadan. Shortly after New Year, Coptic Christmas (Jan) includes church services.