Mystical Egypt
Overview
Egypt
Who wouldn't want to dive into the enchanting world of Egypt...?
This land boasts a civilization that's over 5000 years old, packed with intriguing tales, legendary happenings, stunning architecture, and a unique link to Indian culture.
Egypt is a bucket-list destination for travelers everywhere and ranks among the most popular spots on the globe. You'll find these iconic sites on nearly every travel itinerary.
So, what makes this tour stand out?
We've got our very own Egyptologist ready to guide you through this captivating journey, sharing stories about the ancient ties between India and Egypt. You will discover fresh perspectives on Egypt's history, architecture, astronomy, and myths.
Don't wait...book your spot with us and uncover the wonders of this amazing country!
DETAILED ITINERARY
Arrive at Cairo International Airport in the afternoon and drive to Alexandria. Check into the hotel upon arrival and unwind.
Spend the evening at your leisure.
(Distance : 240 km/3.5 Hrs)
Stay at Alexandria
Meal Plan : Dinner
Today, we aim to visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, an intriguing complex of tombs with Egyptian, Roman, and Greek influences. Along with this, there are numerous more attractions in Alexandria to visit, such as Pompey's Pillar, the Citadel of Quiatbay, the Bibliotheca (Library) Alexandrina, and so on. So, after checking out of the hotel, we will explore the monuments of Alexandria, which range from the 2nd century CE to the 16th century CE.
We'll arrive in Cairo by evening and relax in our hotel.
Stay at Cairo.
Meal Plan : B + L + D
Highlights
- Catacombs of Kom EL Shoqafa
- Citadel of Quaitbay
- The Bibliotheca Alexandrina
- Pompey's Pillar
We will be exploring Cairo for the next two days.
We will leave after a filling breakfast for the Great Pyramid of Giza. We will also see massive Sphinx statues there. In addition, we want to visit the Egyptian Museum and enjoy a Light and Sound show at the Pyramids in the evening.
We will return to the hotel in the late evening and relax.
Stay at Cairo.
Meal Plan: B + L + D
Highlights
- The great Pyramid of Giza and Sphinx
- The Egyptian Museum
- Light & Sound Show
Today we go to Saqqara to see another pyramid, this time a stepped pyramid. We will also tour Coptic Cairo, as well as a Hanging Church, Abu Serga, and St. George Church. These are historical monuments dating back to the sixth century. The monuments that represent Christianity in Egypt
In the evening, we fly to Aswan.
Stay in Aswan.
Meal Plan : B + L + D
Highlights
- Stepped Pyramid at Saqqara
- Coptic Cairo with Hanging Church
- Abu Serga
- St George Church
It's time to explore something new. So, after breakfast, we will visit yet another famous temple that was totally lifted and conserved on the island of Philae. Following our tour to this temple, we board a Nile cruise and begin our adventure down this civilization's mother river.
Stay on the Nile Cruise.
Meal Plan : B + L + D
Highlights
- Philae Temple, Aswan
- HIgh Dam, Aswan
- NIle Cruise
On the way to Luxor, we will stop at several points of interest, including the temple of Abu Simbel, two gigantic rock-cut temples dating from the 13th century BCE, and Kom Ombo, a beautifully built double temple dating from the 2nd century BCE.
We'll return to the cruise in the evening to take in the stunning Nile vistas.
Stay on the Nile Cruise.
Meal Plan : B + L + D
Highlights
- Abu Simbel Temple
- Kom Ombo Temple
Yet another day on cruise, and we shall proceed further with the sightseeing at Edfu, where we visit another ancient temple from the 3rd century BCE and sail through the Esna, a lock and dam system on the Nile.
A lovely evening will be spent on the cruise, enjoying the cruise experience.
Stay on the Nile Cruise.
Meal Plan : B + L + D
Highlights
- Edfu Temple
- Esna Lock
Today we arrive at Luxor and check out of the ship. After disembarking the ship, we travel to Luxor to explore the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. We will also visit Luxor and Karnak Temples. Some truly ancient monuments.
We'll check into the hotel by evening and unwind.
Stay at Luxor.
Meal Plan : B + L + D
Highlights
- Valley of the Kings
- Queen Hatshepsut Temple
- Colossi of Memnon
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
It's time to wrap things up and bring the mysterious civilization's wonderful journey to a close. We will board the early morning flight from Luxor to Cairo.
The day will be spent at El Khalili Bazaar for an exclusive shopping experience. And finally, we will catch an evening flight home.
Arrive home with a mesmerizing experience to cherish for a lifetime.
Meal Plan : Breakfast
INCLUSIONS
- Pune-Mumbai-Pune Transport
- VISA fees for Egypt
- Baggage Allowance as per the airline policy
- Local Transport by 2 x 2 AC coach (Depending on group size, seating capacity will be variable)
- Accommodation in comfortable and convenient hotels on twin sharing.
- All meals.(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner, Evening Tea/Snacks- set menu)
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing
- 1-litre bottle per person per day
- Expert fees
- Complimentary travel insurance
EXCLUSIONS
- To and Fro airfare
- Internal flight's airfare
- Govt taxes of 5% over and above the tour cost
- Any implementation of new taxes by the government
- Cost of Pre/Post tour accommodation
- Any extra expenses such that porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, and mineral water, items of personal nature and food or drink which is not part of a set menu
- Any extra expenses incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization of an individual
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the inclusions.
FEW POINTERS
- Visa for Egypt will be acquired by Ancient Trails with an e-visa facility. For the same, guest needs to provide passport and photos according to the norms
- An original passport with validity of minimum six months from the date of arrival in the country and have sufficient blank pages for stamping the Visa or immigration pass
- If any sightseeing mentioned is not done due to any unforeseen circumstances then an alternate sightseeing will be done
- A traveller may please note that for domestic and international flights, the baggage allowance will be as per respective airline’s baggage policy and weight regulations. Travelers are requested to carry their luggage in accordance with the regulated baggage allowance. Excess baggage will be chargeable and the same is not included in the tour cost. It has to be borne by the traveller
- There could be some complementary activities covered from our side at certain destinations. If any activity is not opted by traveller then the same is not entitled to a cash refund
- A guest needs to possess the double vaccination certificate to travel
- Tour cost subject to change according to the rate of a dollar.
PAYMENT POLICY
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Tour Cost |
Payment |
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Below package cost ₹ 20, 000 per person |
Full payment at the time of booking |
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Above package cost ₹ 20,000 per person |
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At the time of booking |
40% of the package cost |
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30 days prior to departure |
Remaining 60 % amount |
- Payment can be done via cheque, Demand Draft, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, Credit Card/ Debit Card or UPI gateway. Cheque/Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of “ANCIENT TRAILS”.
- In case of payment made by cheque, a booking confirmation will be given subject to cheque clearance.
CANCELLATION POLICY
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Cancellation received no. of days prior to departure |
Cancellation charges applicable per person |
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0-10 |
100% |
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10-20 |
50 % |
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20-30 |
30 % |
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30 and above |
10% |
- For cancellation procedure, a traveler will need to give an application in writing along with an original receipt of booking.
- Please note that if air ticket booking is done with NON-REFUNDABLE airfare then cancellation charges to be borne by the customer and the remaining amount will be refunded as per above cancellation policy.
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