EGYPT EXCLUSIVE TOUR

7 Days/6 Nights

Departure: Everyday

Cairo - Aswan - Luxor - Esna - Kom Ombo - Nile River - Edfu

Tour Summary

Day 1 - Arrive in Cairo, transfer to your hotel

Day 2 - Enjoy Full day tour of the Pyramids and Saqqara

Day 3 - Fly to Luxor to see highlights and the temples

Day 4 - Drive to Aswan via Kom Ombo and Edfu

Day 5 - Explore Aswan and visit Temples

Day 6 - Fly from Aswan to Cairo in the morning or afternoon

Day 7 - Transfer to the airport for your departure

Starting from 850 $

This tour is perfect option to explore Egypt, the land of pharaohs, legends and mysteries. Experience the majesty of the Great Pyramids at Giza and browse the wares at one of the world's oldest marketplaces. Then take an elegant journey down the Nile Valley to see Luxor and Aswan are the splendors of ancient Egypt. You will definetely be amazed by the Temples of Karnak, Luxor, Kom Ombo and Philae. Savor the best of Egyptian hospitality from the moment you arrive in Cairo until you depart.

Day 1: Arrive Cairo

Arrive in Egypt, the land of pharaohs and amazing history. Upon arrival, you will be escorted by TSC Travel representative through passport control, baggage claim and customs. Then you will be transferred to your hotel in Cairo overlooking the Nile River or the Pyramids depending on your choice. After checking into your room, you will enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure to take advantage of the amenities of your hotel or begin your explorations of the city.

Meals : No Meals

Day 2: Saqqara, Sphinx & Pyramids Tour

In the morning you will meet your personal tour guide who is also an Egyptologist, for a wonderful day in Cairo. Begin the day with a visit to Saqqara, the earliest of all classic memorials and an entire complex built by Imhotep, who is famous for the Step Pyramid. Then, move on to the Great Pyramids at Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. As you stand in the desert at the foot of these massive structures, gaze in awe at the engineering and artistry of the world's most famous tombs. Why not to experience a camel or horse riding around the Pyramids? Finally you will see the famous Sphinx which have human face and lion’s body and whose constructor still a mystery, but its sheer beauty and allure has mystified the likes of Alexander the Great and Napoleon. After visits you will return to your hotel. Stay overnight in Cairo.

*** Please note the entrance to the Pyramids or Camel ride not included in our package. You must notice your tour guide at the beginning of the tour because a limited number of people are allowed inside the Pyramids daily and cost needs to be paid directly. ***

Meals : Breakfast & Lunch

Day 3: Cairo - Luxor

Today you will be transferred to the airport to take a morning flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, you will meet your personal guide and visit the West Bank to see the tombs in the stunning Valley of the Kings, legendary burial ground of the pharaohs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Then it's on to the Colossi of Memnon and the striking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which is framed by towering cliffs. Continue your visits with the East Bank to visit Karnak and Luxor Temples where generations of pharaohs wished to record their names. Walk through the Great Hypostyle Hall; its expertly aligned columns, the largest of which is 80 feet high with a 33-foot circumference, are a sight to behold.
After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel and enjoy overnight stay in Luxor.

Meals : Breakfast

Day 4: Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be driven to Edfu and visit the famed shrine of the Falcon God Horus, one of the best-preserved ancient temples in Egypt. Then stop at Kom Ombo to see the massive temple shared by the gods Haroeris (the sun god) and Sobek (the crocodile god). They were considered as "the creators of the world" by ancient Egyptians. Here you will also see remains of several crocodiles were sacrificed and mummified for the Gods. Finally arrive in Aswan offers a splendid view of the Nile, magical sunset and perfect place to stroll to experience Egyptian Culture. In the evening, you can wander around the broad walkway, also known as the corniche, to watch feluccas slowly sailing the Nile and enjoy Nubian music and freshly caught fish at one of the floating restaurants.

Meals : Breakfast

Day 5: Aswan

Begin your day with a visit to the impressive High Dam, built by Egyptian Governmet on the biggest artificial lake of the world. Built in the 1960s, it spans the Nile River, more than two miles across and incorporating 16 times the amount of material that went into the Great Pyramid at Giza. Then, you will ride a motorized boat to Philae Temple on the island of Agilika. Philae Temple was dedicated to Isis "The Goddess of Beauty, the ideal mother and wife as well as the patroness of nature and magic" who was also worshipped by Greeks and Romas so it reflects a fusion of three great civilizations. The temple had to be dismantled, and then painstakingly reassembled when the High Dam was constructed. Finally, proceed to the impressive granite quarries and site of the Unfinished Obelisk, illustrating the skills of the ancient Egypt’s stonemasons. Return to your hotel and overnight in Aswan.

Meals : Breakfast

Day 6: Aswan - Cairo

Upon your request, we can arrange a short trip to Abu Simbel to discover the commanding twin temples of Ramses II and his wife, Queen Nefertari. The former’s façade is dominated by four statues of the pharaoh, each nearly 70 feet tall. It is one of the most famous tourist attractions of Egypt. Otherwise, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight back Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, transfer to your hotel for stay overnight in Cairo.

Meals : Breakfast

Day 7: Departure

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your departure flight. End of our services.

Meals : Breakfast

Private arrival and departure airport transfers to and from your hotel.4 or 5 Stars Accommodation based on double occupancy.Domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo in economy class.Privately guided sightseeing tours in air-conditioned vehicles.Services of Professional English-Speaking Guide.All entrance fees mentioned in itinerary.Breakfasts at the hotels and other meals as mentioned in itinerary.All planning, handling and operational charges.

International airfare and cost of visa.Meals or drinks other than those mentioned in itinerary.Travel Insurance and the cost of personal items.Compulsory Christmas and New Year Gala Dinner.Optional tours and services.Tips and gratuities (Highly Expected!)

Can I book my trip online, or must I do it over the phone?
We do not have an online booking system because most of our services are personalized and different conditions may apply for specific requests. You can call us, send an email, or complete a tour request form so that our Egypt travel specialists can help you to select the best tour for your travel needs. When you submit our tour contact form, one of our specialists will contact you within 24 hours to confirm availability.

What do you need from me to begin a proposal for a customized Egypt tour?
Fill out a customized tour request form that provides us with useful insight on how to design a trip that will suit your travel needs. If you are interested in customizing one of our tour packages, you can email us the name of the tour package and estimated date you have chosen to start the tour.

Can TSC design a customized trip for our group’s interests?
We will gladly work with you to offer a Egypt tour package tailored to your group’s interests. For this, you need to provide us your group details, interests, and travel needs.

Is airfare included in programs? Can I book my international flight through you?
Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point. You can purchase your airfare tickets through the internet or a wholesaler. By booking your own flight, you have more flexibility and control of your choices - in real time.

What type of accommodation do we use?
TSC Travel use hotels situated at excellent locations and close to all amenities. Room types range from double rooms to junior suites, depending on the package of choice. Amenities and facilities may differ from those in South America, North America, Australia or Malaysia.

What type of transportation is used on tours?
TSC Travel utilize a variety of transportation methods including public and private minivans, cars, coaches, trains, flights, ferries, boats, etc. We use whichever method provides travellers with the safest and most efficient transportation option.

Do you cooperate with travel agents?
If you are a registered travel agency with a wish to co-operate in business, please fill out our contact form.

Booking Conditions

Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We require a deposit payment at time of booking to secure your reservation. The deposit payment is payable by credit card or bank transfer.

Credit Card: For your protection, we need you to sign the credit card payment form upon receipt and return it with verification of legal identification (e.g. copy of your passport or driver’s license) after your credit card has been charged. We will inform you in advance of purchase of any credit card fees that may apply.

Bank transfer: Payment can be sent to our company bank accounts. Our representative will send you detailed information for the booking process including bank transfer details. Please note our rates do not include the transfer costs of your bank or their agents. Please be sure that all costs paid additionally!

What is your cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be made in writing directly to TSC Travel. No responsibility is taken for cancellations of airfare, hotel bookings, or any other extra services which have been made directly by the client.The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for all land packages, tours and programs;

Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: non-refundable deposit 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-0 days: 100% of selling price
* Special conditions apply for canceling of tailor-made tour programs.

The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for tours that include a Cruise program:

Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-8 days: 75% of selling price.
7-0 days: 100% of selling price.
* Special conditions apply for cancellation.

If you have to withdraw from a tour after it has begun for reasons such as illness, be sure to obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We are unable to make refunds for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or entrance tickets.

Flight/ferry/train/bus tickets are not included in the above cancellation policy. Once your program is confirmed and the tickets are purchased, any changes to the dates of the program will incur a change fee or in case of cancellation, (this is additional to the service fee), 100% cancellation fee for the tickets will be incurred regardless of the above cancellation policy. For further information, please read our Terms and Conditions page.

When and How I will receive my tour documents?
Travel documents and electronic flight tickets are usually sent 21 days prior to departure. However, you will receive tour vouchers, maps, ferry, bus or train tickets and other required information upon arrival in Turkey. This will be included in a welcome package waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel.