20 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise & Hurghada

20 Days Cairo, Alexandria, Nile Cruise & Hurghada

Hotels / Egypt Nile Cruise:

Accommodation Plan 5 stars: Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel, MS Amarco, Ms Semiramis , MS World, MS Domina Prestige Emilio, MS Radamis 2, MS Nile Dolphin & MS Esadora- Mِvenpick Resort. Hurghada.- Steigenberger Nile Palace - Mercure Luxor Karnak - Sonesta St. George Hotel, Luxor.


Accommodation Plan Luxury: Fairmont Nile City Hotel Cairo or Mena House,Blue Shadow, MS Amwaj Nile Cruise, MS Nile Goddess, Sonesta Cruises, MS Nile Premium, MS Jaz Legacy, MS Crown Jubilee-Maritim Jolie Ville Kings Island, Luxor – Sofitel Winter Palace Luxor at 50$ extra per person per night-Steigenberger Aqua Magic Red Sea - Jaz Makadi Star & Spa - Albatros Palace Resort , Hurghada.

Day 1 : Cairo
Arrival to Cairo airport, Upon you arrival you will find our representative waiting you with the sign of ETB tours, then you will be transferred by a private A/C car to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 : The Pyramids Tour
Breakfast. Start your tour the Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions & Sphinx.

(Optional) Evening trip to attend the Sound & Light show in the Pyramids area.

Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3 : The Egyptian Museum Tour
Breakfast. Start your tour visiting the Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 4 : Old Cairo (Islamic & Coptic)
Start your tour visiting the Citadel of Salah El Din, The Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, after that you will move to Old Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Abu Sirga Church and Synagogu, finally move to your hotel in Cairo.

Travel in comfort back to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 5 : Alexandria Day tours
ETB Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel to. Transfer to Alexandria. start your tour in Alexandria. First visit the insides of the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Then you will drive to visit the Roman Amphitheater of Alexandria with the display of the sunken monuments of Alexandria which were discovered under the East harbor of Alexandria. You will also drive by Pompay’s Pillar and stop for a photo stop, (it was constructed in honor of the Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century) .

Next stop is the library of Alexandria; the biggest library in the world – now with 8 million books. Visit its open court where you can see the statue of Alexander the Great and the statue of Ptolemy the first, which was found underwater nearby.

You will visit the library famous Manuscripts Museum, president Saddat Museum and impressions of Alexandria Museum. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Alexandria.

Day 6 : Alexandria
Your Tours guide will pick you up from your hotel to start your tour. The car will then take you to visit the church of St. Mark – the oldest church in Africa. Through your drive you will see the old downtown and the local historical architecture which has baroque style designs and Italian and French style properties.

Visit El Nabi Daniel Mosque which is believed by many people to be related to Alexander the great tomb,  It is said to contain the remains of the scholar and venerated teacher Prophet Daniel and his companion Sidi Lokman el Hakim, a religious story-teller.

Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Opposite is the corniche and the old harbour where you can see the old fishing boats, men fishing and traditional fishermen making nets. The photos taken here are amazing. Continue  to see the outside of Quaitbay castle which was built on the same site as the ancient Lighthouse of Alexandria one of the seven wonders of ancient world . A most spectacular castle which is a great photo stop. Overnight in Alexandria.

The car will then take you to the gardens of Montaza. On the way you can quickly have a 2 minute stop by the King of Mango and drink at Alexandrian’s drive thru freshly squeezed juices plus have a photo stop at the memorial of the Unknown Soldier of Alexandria. The beautiful coastline and all the views of the city are en route to Montaza Palace and gardens which is approx 25 km away, including the old harbor of Alexandria where we found 7000 monuments underwater.

Once in Montaza Gardens, commonly known as the Love Garden (all romantic couples and families go there) you will visit the royal gardens of King Farouk (the last king in the history of Egypt) and see the royal palaces of Haramlek and Salamlek as well as walk along the famous Montaza bridge and reach the Tea Palace island and see the royal beaches of the queens.

On your way back you will stop over the famous bridge of Stanley – the modern landmark of modern Alexandria, built by Alexander the great, then travel in comfort back to your hotel in Cairo. Overnight in Cairo



Day 7 : Cairo – Luxor
Breakfast. Transfer to the domestic airport to take your flight to Luxor. Arrival, and transfer to your hotel and check in. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 8 : Luxor Nile Cruise
Breakfast. Transfer to visit The Temple of Karnak & the Temple of Luxor. Excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great. Proceed to Karnak. Transfer to the Nile Cruise. Boarding before Lunch. Lunch on board. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 9 : Nile cruise
Breakfast. Visit The West Bank – the Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon and The Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at El Deir El Bahari. Overnight in Cruise.

Day 10 : Nile Cruise
Breakfast on board. Visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board. Visit the Temple shared by the two Gods Sobek & Haroeris in Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea. Overnight in Kom Ombo.

Day 11 : Nile Cruise
Breakfast on board. Sail to Aswan. Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries & the Temple of Philae Lunch on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 12 : Aswan – Abu Simbel Trip
Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.

Departure to visit the Temple of Abu Simbel, The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments. The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities to which each was dedicated is carved on its huge façade. Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King’s wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor. Back to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan

Day 13 : Aswan – Hurghada
Breakfast. Transfer to Aswan airport and departure by plane to Hurghada. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Hurghada.

Note: Most flights are indirect flight via Cairo Airport.

Day 14 : Hurghada free day
Breakfast. Free day.

Overnight in Hurghada.

Day 15 : Hurghada free day
Breakfast. Free day.
Overnight in Hurghada.

Day 16 : Hurghada free day
Breakfast. Free day.

Overnight in Hurghada.

Day 17 : Hurghada / Cairo
Breakfast, departure by flight to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo

Day 18 : Sakkara Tour
Breakfast. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel then transfer to visit the Step Pyramids of Zoser, the world’s oldest major stone structure. It was built in the 3rd Dynasty (around 2630 BC) for King Djoser. After that transfer to Memphis which was founded by King Menes, and was the capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom, it was considered to be a center of rule and culture for over 3000 years the first capital of Egypt, and see the Statue of Ramses II. On your way to the south you will visit the Red Pyramid and Bent Pyramid at Dahshur. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 19 : Cairo Free Day
Breakfast. Free day.
Overnight in Cairo.

Day 20 : Cairo- Departure
Breakfast at the hotel our representative will transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

Includes:
Hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
Hotel accommodation in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis.
Hotel accommodation in Hurghada on bed and breakfast basis.
Cruise board (Luxor & Aswan) full board (Sightseeing are included).
Hotel accomodation in Alexandria on bed and breakfast basis.
All transfers in Cairo, Alex, Hurghada, Luxor, and Aswan.
All your tours and excursions are by an A/C vehicle.
Expert tour guide.
All your visits include entrance fees.
Our prices include all taxes and services.
Domestic airfare

Excludes:
Visa Entry for Egypt. (We can provide you with your visa upon arrival at your request)
International Flights
Personal items.
Tipping.
Any other items not mentioned.
Any Optional tours.