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Itineraries
Day 1
Welcome to Egypt- ‘The land of Nile’. Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt. On arrival at Cairo International Airport you will be greeted and assisted by local representative/tour manager. Transfer to Hotel. Check in. Day at leisure. Evening Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx.
Day 2
Full day tour of Alexandria
Proceed to Alexandria. Guided tour of Alexandria.
Visit the Catacombs of Kom-el-Shoqafa, drive pass Pompey’s Pillar and photostop at Qaitbay citadel. Visit Alexandria Library. Transfer back to Cairo. Visit Papyrus Institute & Perfumery.
Day 3
Enjoy the capital city-Cairo.
Visit the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx (Entrance inside the pyramids is not included). Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum.
Day 4
Fly to Aswan. Enjoy the sights of Aswan on your city tour - Philae Temple, High Dam & Egyptian Cotton outlet.
Proceed to the airport for your flight to Aswan. Next to the temple of Philae and the High Dam. Visit Egyptian Cotton outlet. We drive to the Cruise center to board the luxurious Nile River Cruise.
N.B. Due to limited flight options you may have to take an early morning flight from Cairo.
Day 5
Visit the Abu Simbel temples. Proceed to Aswan. Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the city sights of Kom Ombo including the magnificent Temple of Two Gods
Proceed to Abu Simbel. Visit the temple of Abu Simbel - A UNESCO world heritage site. Return to Aswan & Sail to Kom Ombo. Visit the famous ‘Temple of Two Gods’ - dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris.
Day 6
Sail to Edfu. Visit the temple of Edfu. Sail to Luxor - “City of Palaces” via Esna Lock. Visit the Karnak & Luxor temples
Sail to Edfu town. Visit Edfu temple dedicated to God Horus. Enjoy Nile River from the deck, as your Nile Cruise sails to Luxor via the Esna Lock. Proceed to Karnak and Luxor Temples.
Day 7
Visit the city of Luxor
Visit the West bank: Visit the Valley of the Kings, Visit Alabaster factory, Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy shopping at Luxor souq.
Day 8
Fly to Cairo. Time to say goodbye to the Land of the Pharaohs
Bid good-bye to all the friends you made on the Tour. After checking out from the Hotel, proceed to the airport to take your flight to Cairo & connecting flight to India, where your memorable tour of Egypt comes to an end.
- Return economy class group airfare as per the itinerary.
- All local taxes & services as of 1st May 2022.
- Cost of Visa & Medical Insurance for the duration of the tour.
- All transfers & excursions with entrance fees (as specified in the itinerary) by a deluxe air-conditioned coach.
- Services of a professional, friendly & multilingual Jimspeco Travel Hub Ltd Tour Manager (Subject to minimum 20 customers) or a local Representative.
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Meals
All meals on board the cruise on the river Nile.
- Daily American breakfast (Except Day 01)
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
- Sound and Light show at the Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
- Guided Tour of the Egyptian Museum
- Visit to Papyrus Institute and Perfumery
- Guided City tour of Cairo
- Visit Catacombs of Kom-El-Shokafa, drive pass Pompey’s Pillar. Photostop at Qaitbay citadel. |
- Library of Alexandria |
- Guided tour of Alexandria
- Visit Egyptian Cotton outlet |
- An excursion to Abu Simbel temples |
- Orientation tour of Aswan |
- Visit to the Temple of Philae and High Dam
- Visit the Temple of Two Gods
- Visit Edfu temple
- Visit the tombs at the Valley of Kings, drive past Colossi of Memnon
- Visit Luxor Temple & Karnak Temple
- Free time at Luxor souq
- Visit Alabaster factory
- Visit Temples of Hatshepsut
- Airfare, Visas, and Transfers for Joining Direct departure
- Mandatory Tipping for on tour Services (Coach Driver, Local Guides etc.). It is mandatory to pay USD 5 per person/per day. Our Tour Manager will be collecting the same on Day 1 of the Tour
- Any increase in the airfare charged by the airline on your air ticket (presently calculated as of 1st May 2022)
- PCR test in Nigeria & Egypt
- The tour cost does not include POE charges & passport charges.
- No porterage included.
- Any services not mentioned in the inclusion list
Between October and April is the best time to for an Egypt trip because the weather is cooler but still pleasant. This makes the trip to Egypt more comfortable and enjoyable.
If you are looking to enjoy the main highlights of Egypt, seven days will be enough. One week is the perfect amount of time for Egypt tour.
Yes. All passengers flying to Egypt (including Egyptians) must have a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate with a QR code taken at least 72 hours before their flight departure time.
Egypt is mostly popular for its Wildlife Safaris, Sahara Desert, Pyramids, Monuments, Khan el Khalili bazaar, mouth-watering delicacies, and the natural beauty along with its South coast. One of history's oldest peace treaties was signed in Ancient Egypt for which it is famous. Egypt is also known for its people's humorous spirit.
Although Modern Standard Arabic is the official language, Egyptian Arabic is the most widely spoken among the languages are spoken in Egypt. Also, people communicate in Saudi Arabic, Arabic and the majority of the people understand English, which makes it easy to communicate with tourists.
It is advisable to not wear very exposable clothes as it may be disrespectful to the local customs and traditions. Avoid wearing short clothes, it should be covering your knees and shoulders. One must dress modestly in religious places and cover their heads.
Egypt is a traveler's paradise. Its hospitality is as impressive as its masterpieces. Egypt is known for its ancient civilization and some of the most well-known temples in the world. The Pyramids of Giza, The Great Sphinx, the temples of Luxor, Abu Simbel, Luxor Temple, White Desert, Nile River (Cruise), and Karnak Temples are some beautiful things that are quite famous and should definitely be included in your Egypt packages
Egyptians drink beverages like wine, local beer, coffee, mint tea, and Asab el Sokar. Egypt's national drink is tea, and coffee is served as part of the traditional welcome. Karkadeh is a traditional drink produced by boiling dried red hibiscus flowers and cooling the resulting liquid. This drink is sweetened, and it can also be served hot as an herbal tea.
The Egyptian pound is the official currency of Egypt.
Photography is forbidden in areas like Luxor's Valley of the Kings, the Egyptian Museum of Antiques, dams, airports, bridges and you must leave your camera at home before entering the complex. Some of the museums and monuments allow clicking pictures and when talking about capturing the daily life of the Egyptian locals, ask for their permission before clicking and you are good to go.
Egypt is a very affordable destination that can be visited on a budget. There are also plenty of luxury Egypt tour packages available if you so desire.
US dollar, pound sterling, and euro are accepted mainly in tourist areas and major cities. So generally you are expected to pay in Egyptian pounds, especially for trinkets or tipping, or in remote areas. The Egyptian pound is the official currency in Egypt and is commonly abbreviated as EGP, LE or E£. It is divided into 100 piastres or 1,000 millimes.
The cash allowed to be carried in or out of Egypt is limited to EGP 5,000 and USD 10,000 or its equivalent in other currencies. Any cash beyond the amount must be declared.
Generally, Egypt has a desert climate, but the Mediterranean coastal areas enjoy a moderate temperature thanks to the prevailing wind. The climate features a hot season from May to October and a cool season from October to May. In the hot season, it is dry and hot in most parts of the country, and humid in the Nile Delta and Mediterranean coastal areas. So sun protection is the most important consideration for this season, especially for the fair-skinned. Pure cotton clothes and sunhats are essential. In the cool season, the weather is mild with some rain; it is bright and sunny in most days but usually cold in nights.
The most humid area lies along the Mediterranean coast. The precipitation declines sharply from north to south. It may rain once in a few years in many desert areas.
Yes, most Egyptian customs differ from the Western customs due to the cultural and religious differences, as shown below:
1. Most women in Egypt behave conservatively with strangers.
2. Normal contact is quite acceptable, but intimate actions in the public such as kissing and fondling may irritate most Muslims.
3. Most mosques require visitors to remove their shoes before entering.
4. Use the right hand to eat and give gifts.
5. It is inappropriate to discuss religions with Egyptians from an atheistic or similar perspective.
6. It is inapt to take photos of soldiers, tanks or any other military property.
While its security situation is frequently exaggerated by many media, Egypt is generally a safe country to travel. Most areas are considered as relatively safe, except North Sinai Governorate being generally at a higher risk level. Checkpoints are erected across several regions to ensure the safety of tourists. As for muggings, robberies, and other casual crimes, Egypt is also quite safe. You can find it is safe to walk the streets at night when most Egyptians start social activities and cities come alive. Most restaurants and cafés are open late into the night. The majority of Egyptian people are courteous and friendly to tourists.
Though traveling Egypt is quite safe, you cannot be too careful as for personal security. Planning your trip with a reputable tour operator can be a wise choice, as they know the updated security situations and thus customize your itinerary accordingly.
Yes, it is totally a normal thing to offer tips in Egypt for those who offer you services but it is not an obligatory thing at all so feel free to give tips or not.
Fortunately, there aren’t any health issues that you have to worry about while planning a trip to Egypt so feel totally secure to visit Egypt at any time
Although it is not a preferable matter to drink alcohol in Egypt, there are different alcohol stores where you can buy and drink some alcohol that is served in higher-end and tourist orientated restaurants.
MEDICAL INSURANCE
- Normal insurance charges for the duration of the tour are included in the tour price. However, any passenger above the age of 60 years and those who wish to extend their stay will be required to pay additional charges.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
- Cost of visas including documentation and processing fees as of 1st May 2022. Any further increase in the same has to be borne by the passengers.
PASSPORT
- Passport should be valid for 6 months from the date of departure.



