EGYPT WITH NILE CRUISE

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Overview

Egypt, a country linking northeast Africa with the Middle East, dates to the time of the pharaohs. Millennia-old monuments sit along the fertile Nile River Valley, including Giza's colossal Pyramids and Great Sphinx as well as Luxor's hieroglyph-lined Karnak Temple and Valley of the King's tombs. The capital, Cairo, is home to Ottoman landmarks like Muhammad Ali Mosque and the Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities.

Inclusions

Accommodation on Double Sharing basis
4 Star Hotel / Resorts
Daily Breakfast & Dinner
Egypt Visa Fees
All Sightseeing Tours & Transfers As Per Itinerary
All Arrival & Departure Transfers
All Currently Applicable Taxes

Highlights

Great Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren & Mykerinus
Exploring the Sphinx & the Valley Temple
Visit the Step Pyramid in Saqqara & City of Alexandria
Egyptian Museum, 5,000 Years of Heritage & Culture
Visit the Alabaster Mosque Built in the 1800s
Cairo Citadel of Salah El Din & Coptic Cairo
Karnak Temples and Luxor Temple
Visit the Obelisk of Ramses II
Visit the Incredible Valley of the Kings
Valley of the Queens & Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple
Philae temple, High Dam & Unfinished Obelisk.
Journey to Kom Ombo & Visit the Temple of Abu Simbel
Board the Nile River Cruise
Edfu dedicated to God Horus

Exclusions

Any Air Ticket (Unless Specified)
Travel Insurance
Any Increase in Govt Taxes, Fuel Price And Any Applicability Of New Taxes From The Govt
Any Up Gradation in Hotel Room Category
Guide Charges / Entrance Fees for Any Sightseeing
Price of Insurance Portage (Coolie Charges), Laundry, Telephone Charges, Shopping, Wines & Alcoholic Beverages, Mineral Water (Unless Specified), Items of Personal Nature And Food And Drink Which is Not Part Of Set Group Menu
Any Extra Cost Incurred on Behalf of Any Individual Due to Illness, Accident, Hospitalization or Any Personal Emergency
Any Services or Activity Charges other Than Those Included in The Itinerary
Anything Specifically Not Mention in The Tour Price Inclusions
Entrance Fees & Guide Charges of Sight Seeings Mentioned In The Itinerary Are Not Included
Compulsory Gala Dinner Charges During Xmas And New Year Period (Any Special Event Charge by Resort)
GST 5% (Government Tax) on Total Package Price

Tour Plan

Day 01

ARRIVE IN CAIRO

Welcome to Egypt. On arrival at Cairo International airport, we will be at the airport to welcome you, and to assist you in any way we can. When immigration formalities have been taken care of, we will drive you in style to the Hotel where you will be staying for your first two nights in Egypt.

Once at the hotel, we will assist you with check and then we’ll discuss your tour itinerary with you, and also confirm pick up times for your various tours. Enjoy a free “Welcome” drink and then enjoy the rest of the day any way you want. Go out and explore the city; try some local food; relax next to the pool, or simply retire to you room for some peace and quiet. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 02

FULL DAY PYRAMIDS TOUR

After enjoying breakfast in your hotel, you will set out to view the Great Giza Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus. On this second day of your Cairo and Luxor Holiday you will also enjoy exploring the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, both of which date back to the time of Chephren. Finally, you will visit the Step Pyramid in Saqqara, before returning to your hotel for the night. Dinner at restaurant. An overnight stay at hotel.

Day 03

FULL DAY ALEXANDRIA TOUR

After breakfast today, enjoy a full day tour of city of Alexandria (approximate drive time is 21/2 hours).

Our knowledgeable guide will take you to Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa where you will find a set of rock-cut tombs with features unlike that of any other catacomb in the ancient world.

Visit the Roman Amphitheater which hosted different artistic events like musical concerts and was a place for important summits and government meetings were held.

You will also get to see Pompey Pillar- an excellent representation of Roman column architecture.

Get your cameras ready to take a photo op from outside of Citadel of Qaitbay as well as enjoy a stroll through the lovely Montaza royal Gardens. Dinner and overnight at Cairo.

Day 04

CAIRO - ASWAN, NILE CRUISE

Today after breakfast, Our representative will drop you off at the airport for your flight to Aswan. In Aswan, upon arrival you will be met by our representative.

Our guide will then take you on a city tour of Aswan covering Philae temple, located on an island dedicated to Goddess Isis as well as High dam and unfinished Obelisk. After city tour, drive to Port terminal to board the NILE RIVER CRUISE. Your cruise will be docked in Aswan overnight and you can enjoy lunch, afternoon tea, dinner as well as Disco party in the evening.

Day 05

ABU SIMBEL SIGHTSEEING

Day 5 for your trip takes you on a river journey to Kom Ombo where you will disembark to visit the Kom Ombo temple dedicated to Crocodile headed God Sobek and Falcon headed God Haroeiris. You will also visit the temple of Abu Simbel. Board the cruise to continue your journey onward to Edfu where the ship will dock overnight.

Day 06

LUXOR SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast in the morning, visit the temple of Edfu dedicated to God Horus. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon on the cruise as you sail to the city of Luxor, often called the world’s greatest open-air museum. Enjoy overnight stay in Luxor on the cruise as your ship docks for the night.

Day 07

LUXOR SIGHTSEEING

After breakfast today, disembark your cruise to go explore the city of Luxor with our expert guide.

Nothing in the world compares to the scale and grandeur of the monuments here. Visit the valley of Kings which contains the burial ground of many pharaohs including King TUT. Get some excellent shots at Hatshepsut's temple-one of the world’s most striking architectural masterpieces built for Egypt’s first Woman pharaoh.

A visit to the Colossi of Memnon is a must to view the incredible complexity behind designing these monuments. Located on the East bank of Nile, Karnak temple is an Egyptian temple complex boasting of many temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. You will get the opportunity to take some pictures of Egyptian heritage. After a full day of sightseeing, check into your hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08

LUXOR - CAIRO, DEPARTURE

Wake up to a wonderful breakfast at your hotel, and get ready leave. Our representative will arrive with a driver and you’ll be taken to the airport in time for you to catch your flight back home, and it will be time for everyone to say their goodbyes.

Travel Documents

Original passport with minimum 6 months validity from the date of tour arrival along with sufficient blank pages for the stamping of visa.

Visa :

Egypt visa required for Indian passport holder. You need to obtain sticker visa from embassy before your travel to Egypt.

Payment Terms

Payments can be made by Cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS or IMPS. Cheque/Demand Draft should be in favor of "VM HOLIDAYS AND HOSPITALITY LLP".
You can also book your package online with Credit/Debit Card or Net Banking.

Cancellation Policy

If the Guest decides to cancel the tour for any reason whatsoever then s/he shall give a written application to the Company within specified time limit along with original receipt issued by the Company. Such cancellation will attract cancellation charges stated here under.
Cancellation charges will be calculated on gross tour cost and the cancellation charges shall depend on date of departure and date of cancellation.
Cancellation charges for any type of transport ticket are applicable as per the rules of the concerned authority.
Air tickets issued on special fares are NON REFUNDABLE and Guest shall bear cancellation charges.
Any refund payable to the Guest will be paid after the Company receives refund from the respective authorities. The Company deducts processing charges from the refund to be paid to the Guest.

Cancellation Charges :

Before 31 Days : 00%
From 30-22 Days : 25%
From 20-16 Days : 50%
From 15-07 Days : 75%
From 06-00 Days : 100%

Refund Policy :

Refund Process time is 21 working days for any normal cancellation. You will get refund by Bank transfer only.

Note : For any natural disaster or Government Travel Ban, you will get refund as per supplier / hotel / airline policy. If they provide credit note than you will get credit note as per their terms & conditions. We are not responsible for any cash/Bank transfer refunds for it.

Booking Tnc

The above price is per person basis. High Season Surcharges are applicable; rates are not valid for long weekends and public holidays.
Child up to 4 yrs is Complimentary, Adult: 12 years and above.
Personal identification is mandatory to carry on tour for Air Travel, Hotels for security reason like: election card, Driving Licence, Passport.
All rates are valid for Indian national only.
The above given prices are subject to change without prior notice.
The quotation is based on Standard room of individual hotel, however if unavailable then the upgrading cost to be borne by the guest.
Hotel check in is 1400 hrs and checkout would be 1000 hrs. Early check in and late check out subject to availability.
If the above hotels are not available similar category hotels are used as hotel rooms are subject to availability.Hotels may provide room heater at an additional price on direct payment basis.
Meals provided at the hotel (Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner) are based on a set menu.
Anything other than the set menu will be charged extra.
Driver is NOT A GUIDE; he will take you to the sightseeing’s mentioned in the itinerary. You will have to explore the place of visit on your own.
Vehicle will be not at disposal. If guest wish to go for additional sightseeing extra charges will be applicable.
Itinerary is subject to change.The above mentioned cost is not valid during National Holidays, festive season/long weekends, Christmas & New year.

Special Notes

Airlines/Room up-gradation and complimentary will not be entertained during the tour unless if specified at the time of booking.
There is no refund for any services not utilized during the tour.
Security deposit is required either in cash or credit card by hotels which is refundable provided no room incidentals are incurred. This security deposit is not included in this quote and must be paid by the guests/corporate directly to the hotel when checking in.
Guests are advised not to keep valuables in the coach/vehicle while sightseeing.
The Company shall not be responsible for loss of valuables from the coach / vehicle . If the coach / vehicle is accidentally or otherwise damaged by the Guest, s/he will be required to pay compensation for the same.