ASLEG 003: Mystical Nile 7 days
Perma linkThe Nile has always invoked a feeling of the exotic, of mystery and even intrigue. Excitement stirs the night with anticipation of tomorrow?s discoveries .Experience Nile at its best with this tour
DAY 1: NAIROBI / CAIRO
Arrival in the Land of the Pharaohs. At Cairo International airport you will be welcomed and assisted through immigration and customs by our representative, then escorted to your hotel.
After lunch, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Then proceed to Kardassa the largest market for textile shopping offering cotton and linen products. Return to the hotel.
Overnight: Cairo.
MEAL PLAN: LUNCH
DAY 2: CAIRO
After breakfast depart on a morning visit to the Old Cairo to visit The hanging church (AL MUALLAQA) – was built in the 4th century over southern gate of the fortress of Babylon .Dedicated to Virgin Mary, its treasures includes a 14 the century wall painting of the Nativity, Church of St.Sergius (ABU SERGA) – A 5th century basilica built over crypt where the
Holy Family is believed to have stayed during their flight into Egypt, Church of St. Mercurius (ABU SEFEIN) – boasts a unique collection of Coptic art including 175 icons that depict scenes from the old and new testaments, wall paintings, etching and stained glass. and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
Then proceed to Khan El Khalili, the worlds largest 13th century covered oriental bazaar. This will be followed by a visit to a leather factory for the shopping of all leather articles. Later transfer to the Train Station to board your Sleeper train to Aswan.
You are accommodation in air-conditioned first class sleeper rooms which
includes your dinner and breakfast. Dinner on Board.
Overnight: Train
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY 3: ASWAN / KOM OMBO / EDFU
Breakfast on Board of your Sleeper Train. Upon arrival you will be escorted to your cruise ship where you will spend the next 3 nights / 4 days. Accommodation aboard your cruise ship. Your touring starts with a visit to the High Dam, the. You will get a view of Kitchener?s Island botanical garden and the Aga Khan Mausoleum by felucca. After lunch, sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the Ptolemaic Temple of Sobek & Haroeries. Then sail to Edfu.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY 4: EDFU / ESNA / LUXOR
After breakfast, travel by horse-drawn carriage to the Temple of Horus, the falcon god,(237 B.C.) considered the best-preserved temple in Ancient Egypt and the Second largest after the Temple of Karnak. Sail to Esna, passing through the Esna Lock, and continue to Luxor.
Overnight: Nile Cruise.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY 5: LUXOR
Visit the West Bank including the Valley of the Kings, the funerary temple of
Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon.
Overnight: Nile Crusie.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER
DAY 6: LUXOR / CAIRO
After breakfast, visit Luxor Temples, a centuries-old city of pylons,
hypostyle halls, colossal statues, shrines and obelisks. Disembarkation and transfer to the train Station in Luxor to board your sleeper train to Cairo. Dinner on Board the train.
Overnight: Train.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST / DINNER
DAY 7: CAIRO
Breakfast in the train .Upon arrival in Cairo you will be met and escorted to your hotel. Free day for shopping, sightseeing or simply wandering through the city?s fascinating streets and byways. Late evening transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight
Day use: Cairo.
MEAL PLAN: BREAKFAST
Inclusions
- – Return air fare Nairobi ? Cairo – Nairobi
- – Airport departure taxes
- – 01 night?s accommodation in Cairo.
- – 03 night?s accommodation onboard the Nile Cruise.
- – 02 night?s accommodation on board of the sleeper train.
- – 01 Day use room in Cairo
- – Meal plan as per the program
- – All transfers in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan as per itinerary in Modern A/C Coach with an English speaking Guide.
- – Comprehensive sightseeing as per the program.
- – All entrance fees, service charge, current taxes, and vat.
- -Meet and assist by our local representative.
Exclusions
- – Visa Fees
- – Personal expenditure of any kind
- – Entrance for Mummy?s room in The Museum
- – Entrance to enter inside the Pyramids
- – Tips, drinks, extra meals, and any personal expenses



