Top of Egypt
Key Information:
Tour Duration:10 Days
Group Size: 2 - 20 people
Destination(s): Cairo, Giza, Nile Cruise, Aswan, Luxor, Hurghada
Specialty Categories:  Budget Vacation
Season: All year
Airfare Included: No
Tour Customizable: Yes
Minimum Per Person Price: USD 1009

Day 1:
Arrive CairoWelcome to Egypt - the gift of the Nile as described by Herodotus. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and assisted by our representative who will help you through passport control, baggage claim, and all customs formalities. You will then be transferred to your hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle for check-in. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2:
Pyramids of Giza & Sakkara Step PyramidAfter breakfast, enjoy an excursion to the Pyramids of Giza, home of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus. From there proceed to the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion's body, dating to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Complete your tour with a visit to the Step Pyramid of King Zoser at Sakkara.
Day 3:
Alexandria / Train To AswanAfter breakfast, enjoy an excursion to the second capital of Egypt, Alexandria. Sites in Alexandria include Qaitbay Citadel, built in the 15th century by Sultan Qaitbay on the spot of Alexandria’s ancient lighthouse; Montazah Palace, which combines Turkish and Florentine architectural styles; the new and much acclaimed Alexandria Library; the Roman cemetery, cut out of rock; and the Catacombs. Return to Cairo and board the sleeper train to Aswan. Overnight on train.
Day 4:
Nile CruiseA Memphis Tours representative will meet & greet you at Aswan railway station and transfer to your five star deluxe Nile Cruise ship. Lunch & dinner on board.
Day 5:
Aswan Sightseeing ToursEnjoy a day of siteseeing in Aswan. Start with the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk which is considered the largest piece of stone ever made; this obelisk most likely belongs to Queen Hatshepsut. Continue on to the beautiful Temple of Philae, which is devoted to the goddesses Isis and Hathor. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, visit Kom Ombo Temple. Return to the ship for afternoon tea before an oriental dinner. In the evening, dress up and enjoy a Galabaya costume party. Sail to Edfu.
Day 6:
Edfu / LuxorAfter breakfast, visit Ptolemaic Temple, dedicated to Horus. It was built during the reign of Ptolemy VIII to Ptolemy XII and is considered the best preserved temple in Egypt. Return to the ship for lunch and sail to Esna. Dinner on board with an evening Disco party. Sail to Luxor.
Day 7:
Luxor Sightseeing / Transfer To HurghadaEnjoy an early morning excursion to Valley of the Kings and see the grandeur of architecture that was used for burial. From Valley of the Kings, move to El Deir Bahari Temple, built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt for approximately 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. Finally, visit the Colossi of Memnon before disembarking from your cruise. In the afternoon you will be transferred to Hurghada by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight in Hurghada.
Day 8:
Optional Hurghada ExcursionsChoose from several optional tours and experience the exquisite diving and snorkeling among the coral reefs and marine life of the Red Sea. You can also choose from one of the many other water activities such as windsurfing, sailing, or deep-sea fishing.
Day 9:
Back To CairoAfter breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo via private air-conditioned vehicle. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 10:
DepartureAfter breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for final departure

The price includes
:Meet & assist upon arrival and departure
All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned van
Accommodation in Cairo at 5 star deluxe hotel for 3 nights including daily breakfast
Accommodation on 5 star deluxe cruise for 3 nights on full board basis
Accommodation in Hurghada at 5 star deluxe hotel for 2 nights including daily breakfast
Accommodation on first class deluxe sleeper train for 1 night on half board basis
All sightseeing tours in Cairo & Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor, including English Egyptologist guide, transfer by a modern air-conditioned van
Portage at airports and hotels
SIM card for your cell phone helping you to keep in touch with your home
All taxes & service charge
The price does not include
:Entry visa to Egypt
Optional excursions in Hurghada Drinks and any personal expenses
Notes :Prices are quoted in US $ and based on double occupancy. Also, prices are valid till 30/04/2009 except during Christmas, New Year’s Eve & Easter Feasts. Moreover, rates could be changed without prior notice, shall the government increase taxes.
You must have a valid passport to enter Egypt. (You must have at least 06 months of validity beyond your scheduled return date.)