Pyramids Tour & Marsa Alam Diving

Short Itinerary
Day
Schedule
Sleeping in
Meals
1
Cairo
Cairo
Welcome Drink
2
Cairo Sightseeing
Sleeper Train
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
3
High Dam - Unfinished Oblesik - Isis Temple
Nile Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch,Dinner
4
kom Ombo Temple - Edfu Temple
Nile Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5
Colossi of Memnon - Hatshepsut - Valley of the Kings
Nile Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6
Karnak Temple - Luxor Temple
Marsa Alam
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7
Diving and Snorkeling
Marsa Alam
Breakfast, Lunch
8
Diving and Snorkeling
Marsa Alam
Breakfast, Lunch
9
Diving and Snorkeling
Marsa Alam
Breakfast, Lunch
10
Marsa Alam
Marsa Alam
Breakfast
11
Cairo
Cairo
Breakfast
12
Cairo
Cairo
Breakfast
What's included:
  • Being met with assistance at Cairo airport upon arrival and departure by our representative
  • Expert assistance and guidance during your stay by our personnel, including all tours mentioned
  • All airport transfers by private deluxe A/C vehicle
  • Accommodation for 2 nights in Cairo hotel on bed and buffet breakfast basis
  • Accommodation for 1 night aboard the sleeper train on half board basis
  • Accommodation for 3 nights on board Nile cruise on full board basis
  • Accommodation for 5 nights in Marsa Alam with breakfast
  • Interior flight tickets from Hurghada to Cairo by Egyptair
  • 3 days diving with lunch, bottled water and soft drink
  • All sightseeing tours as mentioned (Private tours for you and your family)
  • All shore excursions as mentioned (Private group tours whilst cruising)
  • Lunch meals during the tours
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Admission fees to the sights throughout the tours
  • Applicable taxes for all hotels and Nile cruis included in the price
  • Bottled water during the tours and during journeys by road
  • Free loan of mobile phone charged against 30 min local calls / 5 min. international calls
What's excluded:
  • International airfare to Egypt
  • Personal spending
  • Optional excursions
  • Tipping kitty
Prices Per Person
Accommodation Plan: (B)
  • - Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa
  • - M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Cruise
  • - Kahramana Beach Resort
 May - SeptOct - April
Double $ 1475 $ 1590
Single $ 1925 $ 2050
Accommodation Plan: (A)
  • - Grand Pyramids Hotel
  • - M/S Nile Dolphin Cruise
  • - Kahramana Garden Resort
 May - SeptOct - April
Double $ 1360 $ 1410
Single $ 1670 $ 1699
Day 1:Arrival Cairo

You will be met at Cairo International Airport (Arrival Procedures) by Memphis Tours representative, who will accompany you to your hotel for check in and a free welcome drink. There you will be introduced to your tour leader for the trip, who will explain what to expect on your visit, your tour leader will be your point of contact throughout the whole trip, and will give you details of how to contact him at any time whilst in Egypt under the care of Memphis Tours. Throughout your holiday, in addition to the tour leader you will meet a variety of English-speaking tour guides, who have been chosen for their expertise on each of the areas you are visiting. After check in you are free to spend the rest of the day/evening at your leisure. This would be a good time to do an optional excursion to the Sound & Light Show on Giza Plateau, by the magnificent pyramids.
Welcome Drink


Day 2:Pyramids / Cairo Tour

After breakfast, your guide will collect you for a full day visiting the famous pyramids in the area. We will begin with the famous Giza Plateau to visit the only remaining wonder from the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Giza Pyramids , Great Pyramid of Khufu (called Cheops by the Ancient Greeks). Also on the plateau are the pyramids of Khafre (Chephren) and the smaller one of Menkaure (Mykerinos). The plateau is as famous for the mysterious structure 'the Sphinx' as it is for the pyramids, where you will visit the Valley Temple. Your visit to Giza will include enough time to do the optional visit to the Solar Boat, which was the vessel used to carry the Pharaoh’s mummy across the Nile, before being buried at the foot of the pyramid for use in his afterlife.


Then we go to the world-renowned Egyptian Museum in Cairo, that was built in neo-classical style and designed by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum's vast collection of over 120,000 artifacts ranges from pre-dynastic era, through the Pharaonic era to the Greco-Roman period of Egypt. Amongst the most famous items which you may see are the funerary treasures of the child King Tutankhamun, the colossal statues of the heretic king, Akhenaten, and the only surviving image of Khufu, creator of Egypt's Great Pyramid. Visiting the museum is a great introduction to learning about the ancient Egyptian civilization, including their famous art of mummification.

Your tour then takes you to the Christian heritage in Coptic Cairo, including some of the early religious monuments of the city such as the Hanging Church. This basilica church was named for its location on top of the south gate of the Fortress of Babylon and became the center of the Christian Church of Egypt. You will visit also the famous Jewish heritage in Cairo, including Ben Ezra Synagogue which has a Jewish heritage library containing documents found here in 1896 that describe the economic and social conditions of Jews under Arab rule, together with descriptions of relations between various Jewish sects. This full day ends with dinner during an overnight trip to Aswan by a Sleeper Train.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner


Day 3:Aswan Sightseeing

Enjoy breakfast with sunrise view before arriving Aswan, where you will be met by your guide for the day. You will begin by visiting the High Dam which was built in the 1960’s to provide the much needed electricity and irrigation for the country. Nubia, the area that was to be flooded, experienced the biggest and most thorough archaeological excavations that Egypt has known. Then we go to see the "Unfinished Oblelisk" which still lay in the Granite Quarries which provided ancient Egypt with building materials. It would have been the largest piece of stone ever handled but when a crack was discovered it was abandoned where it was being hewn. Cross by boat to Angilika Island, to see the Temple of Isis at Philae which is one of the Nubian temples rescued before the High Dam was built. Enjoy Philae’s long colonnades, towers and reliefs which include the last surviving hieroglyphic and demotic inscriptions in Egypt. Then you will be transferred to your cruise.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner


Day 4:kom Ombo / Edfu

After enjoying breakfast onboard your cruise in Aswan while sailing to see the unique temple at Kom Ombo. Of all the ancient temples in Egypt, this is the only one which is divided into two, to reflect that it is dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility; and the falcon-headed Horus, god of the sky. Kom Ombo is also famous for the depictions of surgeon's instruments, giving us an early record of medicine and surgery in Ancient Egypt. In the afternoon you visit the huge Ptolemaic Temple of Horus at Edfu, which is the most complete and best preserved of the Egyptian temples, consisting of many columns, halls, chambers and chapels. Two statues of Horus flank the twin towered entrance gate; and inside, one of the interesting inscriptions lists the titles of books (scrolls) held in the library. The rest of the day is spent at leisure and overnight onboard.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 5:Luxor Sightseeing

Breakfast is served on board in Luxor before being escorted by your guide to cross to the West Bank of the Nile to the sites of Ancient Thebes, overall one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Visit the two colossal statues of Amenhotep III (Colossi of Memnon) and the impressive colonnaded and terraced Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri, which was built into a high cliff face and has graphics telling the story of Hatshepsut’s expeditions to the mysterious land of Punt. Then you go to the Valley of the Kings to see a selection of the beautifully decorated rock-cut tombs, many of which still display vibrant colour and breathtaking detail of deities and scenes from the Book of the Underworld. The most visited tombs have walkways and electric lighting, and the internal walls are protected by glass.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 6:Luxor Sightseeing

At Luxor, you will visit Karnak Temple, which is the world's largest ancient religious site. The hypostyle hall with its colossal granite columns is one of Egypt’s infamous landmarks. There will be free time to explore the different parts of the huge complex built during the reigns of various Pharaohs, then moving to Luxor temple which was built by Amenhotep III and Ramses II for ritual and festivals that was dedicated to the god Amon. For the rest of the day you will have free time to spend at leisure in Luxor to experience the modern culture, and then you will be driven to Marsa Alam (about 4 hours), which is one of Egypt’s most popular destinations for families, friends and couples alike. Once you have checked-in and received your free welcome drink, your time is at leisure.
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

Day 7:Diving

After breakfast, enjoy diving in the Red Sea for three days and watching the amazing under water rare coral reef including two dives per day, diving guide, diving equipment, lunch and soft drinks on your diving boat. Non divers can also enjoy intro diving and snorkeling along the beautiful barrier reefs.
Marsa Alam is a great location for both learners and experienced divers. The Red Sea harbour numerous marine species found nowhere else on the planet, as well as many more common creatures, no less fascinating.
Breakfast + Lunch

Day 8:Diving

After breakfast, enjoy diving in the Red Sea for three days and watching the amazing under water rare coral reef including two dives per day, diving guide, diving equipment, lunch and soft drinks on your diving boat. Non divers can also enjoy intro diving and snorkeling along the beautiful barrier reefs.
Marsa Alam is a great location for both learners and experienced divers. The Red Sea harbour numerous marine species found nowhere else on the planet, as well as many more common creatures, no less fascinating.
Breakfast + Lunch

Day 9:Diving

After breakfast, enjoy diving in the Red Sea for three days and watching the amazing under water rare coral reef including two dives per day, diving guide, diving equipment, lunch and soft drinks on your diving boat. Non divers can also enjoy intro diving and snorkeling along the beautiful barrier reefs.
Marsa Alam is a great location for both learners and experienced divers. The Red Sea harbour numerous marine species found nowhere else on the planet, as well as many more common creatures, no less fascinating.
Breakfast + Lunch

Day 10:Marsa Alam

 

Free day in Marsa Alam or join our optional tour to experiencing a Quad bike or jeep safari into Marsa Alam desert, which is a perfect destination for those seeking adventure in the desert, including a visit to a genuine Bedouin village. 
Breakfast

 

 

Day 11:Back to Cairo

After breakfast at your hotel you will be transferred to Hurghada Airport to fly to Cairo. After check-in you are free to spend the rest of the day/evening at your leisure. This would be a good time to do an optional Nile cruise dinner for two hours sailing on the Nile River with good entertainment program with a belly dancer, a Tanoora show, and a live band with open buffet Dinner. Overnight in Cairo. Breakfast

Day 11:Back to Cairo

After breakfast at your hotel you will be transferred to Hurghada Airport to fly to Cairo. After check-in you are free to spend the rest of the day/evening at your leisure. This would be a good time to do an optional Nile cruise dinner for two hours sailing on the Nile River with good entertainment program with a belly dancer, a Tanoora show, and a live band with open buffet Dinner. Overnight in Cairo. Breakfast

Prices Per Person
Accommodation Plan: (B)
  • - Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa
  • - M/S Sonesta Nile Goddess Cruise
  • - Kahramana Beach Resort
 May - SeptOct - April
Double $ 1475 $ 1590
Single $ 1925 $ 2050
Accommodation Plan: (A)
  • - Grand Pyramids Hotel
  • - M/S Nile Dolphin Cruise
  • - Kahramana Garden Resort
 May - SeptOct - April
Double $ 1360 $ 1410
Single $ 1670 $ 1699
  • Tour and Prices :

    Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pound. The prices quoted per person per tour all inclusive and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible. Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.

  • Child Policy :

    Child rates apply to ages 6-12. Children aged 4 years and under are free of charge unless otherwise imposed by operating company of internal flights.

  • Visa to Egypt :

    Most nationalities require a full passport valid for 6 months after leaving Egypt and a visa which you can either obtain from your local Egyptian Embassy before your fly, or upon arrival at Cairo aiport for a cost of USD 15.

  • Deposit and Balance of Payment :

    A down payment (25%) will be required when confirming your booking as requested and can be paid by credit or debit card (Visa / MasterCard) via Verisign Secured payment system on our website. The balance of payment (75%) will be required on arrival / pick up, to be paid to your tour director by credit / debit card or in cash.

  • Tour Voucher :

    After your tour is confirmed we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.

  • Cancellation Policy :

    Memphis Tours does not charge a cancellation fee for tours and excursions cancelled for ‘force majeure’ reasons such as volcanoes, earthquake or and some reasons beyond control. If cancellation happens for your personal or business reasons and Memphis Tours have already incurred costs on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.
  • Tour and Prices :

    Tour price currency is set to USD but you can pay in Euro or British pound. The prices quoted per person per tour all inclusive and prices are always updated to ensure you receive the lowest price possible. Once your tour is confirmed we guarantee the price will not be changed.

  • Child Policy :

    Child rates apply to ages 6-12. Children aged 4 years and under are free of charge unless otherwise imposed by operating company of internal flights.

  • Visa to Egypt :

    Most nationalities require a full passport valid for 6 months after leaving Egypt and a visa which you can either obtain from your local Egyptian Embassy before your fly, or upon arrival at Cairo aiport for a cost of USD 15.

  • Deposit and Balance of Payment :

    A down payment (25%) will be required when confirming your booking as requested and can be paid by credit or debit card (Visa / MasterCard) via Verisign Secured payment system on our website. The balance of payment (75%) will be required on arrival / pick up, to be paid to your tour director by credit / debit card or in cash.

  • Tour Voucher :

    After your tour is confirmed we will email final confirmation and voucher to print and bring with you. Details will include contact numbers of your tour operator and customer care and additional information for your convenience.

  • Cancellation Policy :

    Memphis Tours does not charge a cancellation fee for tours and excursions cancelled for ‘force majeure’ reasons such as volcanoes, earthquake or and some reasons beyond control. If cancellation happens for your personal or business reasons and Memphis Tours have already incurred costs on your behalf, these costs will be transferred to you.
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