From the deserts that spread to the horizon to the magnificent pyramids and temples built by ancient civilization, Egypt is the dream destination for anyone interested in history, culture and evolution of mankind. Come, journey with us to the Land of Pyramid & Pharaos.
Land of Pyramids & Pharaohs
Cairo - Giza - Saqqara - Aswan - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Luxor - Alexandria - Memphis - Abu Simbel
Places to Visit
Abu Simble
Alexandria
Aswan
Cairo
Edfu
Giza
Kom Ombo
Luxor
Memphis
Saqqara
Tour Highlights
Travellive Extra Inclusions
Philae Temple
Exclusive Highlight
Step Pyramid of Djoser
Itinerary
Kolkata - Cairo
You flight starts in the early morning at 1:50 AM. Our Tour Director will meet you at the airport and help you with check in formalities before you board the flight to Cairo enroute Abu Dhabi. We will reach Cairo by mid-day of the same day. Upon arrival in Cairo by mid-day, check into your hotel, then enjoy lunch. After lunch, visit Memphis, the ancient capital of Egypt, renowned for its historical significance and as a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1979. Conclude your day with dinner back in Cairo and an overnight stay at your hotel.
Giza Pyramids & Saqqara
Enjoy breakfast before heading to Saqqara, the necropolis for ancient Memphis, home to the burial grounds of Egyptian royalty. The chief attraction of Saqqara is the Step Pyramid of Djoser. It is the first pyramid to be built. The 6-tier, 4-sided structure is the earliest colossal stone building in Egypt. Next, visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, including the Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), the oldest and largest of the three pyramids and the only surviving structure from the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Conclude the day's explorations with a visit to the nearby Sphinx. Return to your Cairo hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Alexandria
After breakfast, travel to Alexandria, a renowned Mediterranean port city in Egypt. Upon arrival, visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, a historical archaeological site, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Middle Ages. Next, see the Pompey's Pillar, a Roman triumphal column in Alexandria and drive by the Citadel of Qaitbay by the beach. Next, we will enjoy a great Continental Seafood Lunch in a plush restaurant overseeing the Mediterranean Sea. After the lunch, we will visit the great Alexandria International Library, known as the New Bibliotheca Alexandrina. This modern revival aims to capture the spirit of openness and scholarship that characterized the ancient library, boasting vast architecture and an extensive collection of reading materials. We will depart Alexandria and drive back to the Cairo station to board a luxury AC train to Aswan. Enjoy dinner in your coupe, complemented by comfortable bedding for a restful night.
Nile Cruise on Luxury Ship
Upon Arrival at Aswan, transfer to a luxurious Nile Cruise for a memorable 3-night, 4-day journey. Upon checking into your cabin, your voyage begins. Enjoy an international buffet lunch onboard. After this, you will be guided to visit the famous High Dam, where you can enjoy a relaxing felucca ride around Kitchener’s Island. Then, back to the cruise ship with dinner on board.
Nile cruise - Abu Simbel tour - Kom Ombo Temple
We will start at the early dawn in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, starting your tour in Abu Simbel with a packed breakfast in hand. Reaching Abu Simbel by mid-morning, we visit the two uniquely styled temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari, also known as Temple of Hathor. After spending the morning, we will return to our cruise, moored in Aswan, to continue sailing to the Splendid Kom Ombo. We finish our lunch, and once the ship docks, we visit to the twin Temple of Kom Ombo constructed to serve as a tribute to both Sobek, the crocodile god of fertility and Horus, the falcon god of the sky. Enjoy your evening on top of the deck as the ship sails to Edfu.
Edfu
After a delicious breakfast onboard, your tour guide will take you to see the ancient Temple of Horus, which is the best-preserved ancient Egyptian temple ever discovered in Egypt. It is also one of Egypt’s biggest ancient temples. Have Lunch while you sail to Luxor.
Luxor
After a delicious breakfast onboard, we will checkout from the cruise and continue our Tours with a visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Royal burial ground for over 62 pharaohs situated in the West Bank of Luxor. Here we have an opportunity to visit up to 3 tombs included in our ticket. Based on your interest, you may visit additional tombs by buying your own ticket. Once we come out of the campus, we visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut constructed in the 15 centuries. Have lunch at a local restaurant and we journey to the East Side of Luxor to experience the crown jewels of Luxor tourist attractions, the Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East bank. Home to the biggest hypostyle hallway in ancient Egyptian history it's a sight for eyes. If the time suits, we will attend the Sound and Light Show at Karnak Temple. After our tours are over, we will head back to Luxor station to catch our return luxury AC train to Cairo. Enjoy your dinner and have a restful sleep.
Cairo
Once in Cairo, we head straight to the Egyptian Museum, guided by an Egyptologist, to delve into an extensive collection spanning over 100,000 artifacts from the 18th to the 20th Dynasties. Following the tour, we have a sumptuous local lunch and visit the renowned Khan El-Khalili Bazaar. This captivating maze of narrow alleys, set within the famous Oriental Bazaar, offers a unique shopping experience, reminiscent of an ancient Arab souk. After a couple of hours exploring the market's treasures, we check in to our hotel and have a relaxed evening.
Cairo - Kolkata
After a buffet breakfast, you ll conclude your trip and head to the Cairo Airport to catch a morning flight, carrying your memories for a tour into the history and culture of the Great Pharaohs.
We passage through Abu Dhabi before catching your next flight to Kolkata. After completing immigration formalities, collect your luggage, which was tagged from Cairo Airport. Bid farewell to your friends and proceed to your home, marking the end of your journey.
Flight Details
Boarding Point | Start Date | Airline Name - Flight Code - Departure Time |
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Kolkata | 18th November, 2024 | Air Arabia - 3L 167 - 01:50 am |
Cairo | 18th November, 2024 |
Inclusions
- All international flights with taxes as described in the itinerary.
- Accommodation in premium resorts, lodges and hotels(or similar)as specified.
- 24 x 7 Presence of our Tour Director from Kolkata
- All transfers by airconditioned Coach with Experienced Coach Captain.
- Daily Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Tourist Visa charges including standard processing charges.
- Premium for Overseas Medical Insurance for the duration of the tour with a Policy Value of US$ 50,000 for travellers up to 70 years of age.
- Daily tips to guide and driver.
- Admission/Entry Fees, Transportation, Orientation/City Tours, Adventure Expeditions (like Ropeway/ Skyrails/Gondola Rides, etc ) as mentioned in the itinerary.
Exclusions
- Any services and/or fees not mentioned in the Inclusions.
- Expenses and services of a personal nature, including (but not limited to) telephone calls, drinking water beyond what is included in our standard supply. Any meals not forming a part of the group itinerary menu, room service orders, mini-bar, and beverages (alcoholic or non-alcoholic, including
- water), snacks, or refreshments, or any other usage, laundry, personal entertainment expenses.
- Tips and porterage in the airports, in hotels, or in cruises, personal conveyance expenses, additional entrance charges on top of those mentioned in the itinerary, any other incidental expenses.
- Any cost involved in the extension of stay, deviation of sector/s & dates, and re-routing of outbound & inbound itineraries where airlines/railways/bus services charge an additional amount beyond the published itinerary.
- Additional GST as per the prevailing government mandate (currently 5%) on the total tour cost, including the optional tours.
- Additional TCS (tax collected at Source) as per government rules will be collected at the time of collecting payment. TCS will reflect in your form 26AS, and we will issue form 27D to set off net income tax payable or claim the refund.
Package Price
Land of Pyramids & Pharaohs / 24 / Puja / 1
Boarding Point | Adult (Twin Share) | Child With Bed# | Child Without Bed* | Single Occupancy | Infant** |
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Kolkata | INR 89,990 + USD 1,229 |
INR 89,990 + USD 949 |
INR 89,990 + USD 819 |
INR 89,990 + USD 1,928 |
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Cairo | USD 1,529 |
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[*: Child without Bed is valid for 2 to 5 Years of age sharing with 2 adults (parents) only]
[#: Child with Bed is valid for 5 years 1 day to 11 Years of age with one extra bed, sharing with 2 adults (parents) only]
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Accommodation
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Flight Schedule
Kolkata - Kolkata
Airline | Flight Code | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Air Arabia | 3L 167 | Kolkata | 18th November, 2024 01:50 am | Abu Dhabi | 18th November, 2024 05:20 am |
Air Arabia | 3L 422 | Abu Dhabi | 18th November, 2024 08:35 am | Cairo | 18th November, 2024 11:25 am |
Air Arabia | 3L 423 | Cairo | 26th November, 2024 12:50 pm | Abu Dhabi | 26th November, 2024 05:00 pm |
Air Arabia | 3L 166 | Abu Dhabi | 26th November, 2024 06:55 pm | Kolkata | 27th November, 2024 12:50 am |
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Airline | Flight Code | Departure City | Departure Time | Arrival City | Arrival Time |
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Indicative Weather (°C)
Place | Max | Min |
Cairo | 21 | 11 |
Alexandria | 20 | 10 |
Luxor | 24 | 8 |
Aswan | 25 | 12 |