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THE BASIC of Misrona
Really the minimum to visit Egypt and enjoy its famous circuit along the Nile river will be with this circuit (THE BASIC) of 6 nights; as short as possible of days, considering that there is little time for visits to Cairo.
Accommodation:
- 1 night hotel in Cairo (with breakfast)
- 2 nights in roundtrip sleeping car train (breakfast and dinner)
- 3 nights luxury cruise on the Nile (with full board accommodation).
ITINERARY
Day 1: The arrival to Cairo
Arrival at the Cairo airport, and assistance of Misrona Tours representative and transfer by private A / C car to your Hotel. Accommodation in Cairo.
Day 2: Tour Pyramids of Giza
Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo and then met by Misrona Tours guide who will accompany you to the impressive visit of the Giza enclosure and its pyramids. A journey of approximately three hours on the Giza plateau to discover the most outstanding monuments worldwide, of course the only wonder of the ancient world that exists until now; the pyramid of King Cheops. Also next to it are two more large pyramids; that of Khafre, son of Cheops and that of Menkaure, son of the last and grandson of Cheops. This is where the most famous sculpture in the world is located; the Sphinx of Giza, dating from the time of Khafre with a human head and a lion's body. Also, visit its temple called Temple of the Valley. In the enclosure there are six satellite pyramids; three next to that of Cheops and three that of Menkaure which was for his wives and daughters.
Those who are not overwhelmed by closed places, can access the interior of a pyramid. They can choose between the pyramid of Menkaure for only 100 L.E. or the pyramid of Cheops, the price is 440 L.E. Tickets are bought at the ticket offices of the main entrances of the enclosure and only the Egyptian currency, the pound, is accepted. We went through a gallery of papyrus to see how the ancient papyrus was made.
Afternoon the optional excursion to Memphis site, which is an open-air museum. The city was founded as the first capital of the country Egypt from the year 3100 a. With the name of Men-nefer to Memphis in Greek. Here we have statues from the time of Ramses II with a 10.3-tall colossus made from a single piece of limestone. Also, an alabaster sphinx from the time of the new empire, possibly from the time of Tuthmosis III, one of the great pharaohs with a total weight of 80 tons and 8 meters long.
The visit of the Sakkara necropolis, which is really the most important in the history of Egypt where, here you can see the stepped pyramid of Pharaoh Djoser, the first pyramid that was built in the country in limestone 2700 BC. A. In the enclosure one also visits a tomb of many that are distributed by the necropolis of Saqqara. These tombs are called mastabas, they belong to the nobles, and they generally have quite well-preserved colors and their interesting themes describe the daily life of the ancient Egyptians in the countryside and the Nile River. We also entered a pyramid with the texts of the pyramids that form the first book on the afterlife and guaranteed for the kings a safe and quiet journey to paradise and eternity.
They can also enjoy a panoramic view of the great pyramid field of the western Egyptian desert... The stepped pyramid is open to the public from 2020 with extra admission for only 100 L.E. Tickets are bought at the ticket offices of the main entrances of the enclosure and only the Egyptian currency, the pound, is accepted.
At the appropriate time according to the reservation, transfer to the Giza train station to board the train heading to Aswan. It is a sleeping train with double cabins (with 2 beds). The trip lasts approximately 13 hours. Dinner and breakfast on the train.
Day 3: Cairo - Aswan
Breakfast on the train, arrival to Aswan... meet & assist by Misrona Tours guide and possible optional visit to the Philae temple. The name comes from an island located in the Nile River, 11 kilometers south of Aswan. It was famous for the temples erected during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods dedicated to the worship of the goddess Isis; goddess of music, love and joy that spread throughout the Mediterranean, until the temple was closed in 430 AD. The island of File was submerged in the 20th century under the waters impounded by the Aswan Dam, although under the patronage of UNESCO, especially the French, the temples were dismantled, moved and rebuilt on the nearby islet of Agilkia. It bears names of several governors starting with Nectaneb II, pharaoh of the XXX dynasty, sacred buildings of some importance began to be erected on the island. The Ptolemies continued to expand the complex and, later, some Roman emperors such as Augustus, Tiberius, Trajan and Hadrian, ordered the construction of more buildings.
Boarding before lunch, Embarkation. Lunch on board. Afternoon, felucca time for enjoy river Nile sightseeing ... Overnight in Aswan.
Day 4: Abu Simbel (optional) and Kom Ombo
Early moving to Abu Simbel city to visit its temples (optional) The Colossal Temples of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIX Dynasty). Abu Simbel is a site of archaeological interest that is made up of Egyptian temples located in Nubia, in southern Egypt. It is located on the western bank of Lake Nasser, about 280 km southwest of Aswan, close to its original location. The temples are part of the Open-Air Museum of Nubia and Aswan, a complex that was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1979 under the name of "Nubian Monuments". The temples were carved out of the rock during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC. C., as a monument dedicated to said pharaoh and his wife Nefertari, to commemorate their supposed victory in the battle of Kadesh and show their power to their Nubian neighbors. In 1968, the complex was relocated on an artificial hill, built on nearby land above the level of the future Lake Nasser. The removal of the temples was necessary to prevent them from being submerged, after the construction of the Aswan High Dam, by the reservoir formed by the waters of the Nile River. Abu Simbel remains one of the most important tourist attractions in Egypt.
Then transfer to the cruise. Lunch and sailing to Kom Ombo. Afternoon Tea time. Visit the temple Kom Ombo; this temple with its special design of the division between two divinities: Sobek, in the form of a crocodile and Haroeris, with the head of a falcon. The temple has the shape of an acropolis with a level higher than the water level of the Nile River. On the walls you can still notice the polychromy of the scenes, especially the columns in the courtyard. After visiting the temple, we can enter the museum of crocodile mummies that were found in a cemetery on the western bank of the Nile.... Sail to Edfu. Dinner on board. ... Overnight in Edfu.
Day 5: Edfu - Luxor
Breakfast on board. Free time to the Optional visit the temple of Edfu. The temple dates from Ancient Egypt located on the west bank of the Nile in the city of Edfu 120 km south of Luxor. During the Greco-Roman period it was known as Apollinopolis Magna, dedicated the temple to the falcon god Horus of Edfu. It is the second largest temple in Egypt after Karnak and one of the best preserved. The temple's pylon is the second tallest at 36 meters high and 79 meters wide. It was built for 180 years between 237 and 57 BC. The inscriptions on its walls provide important information about the language, mythology and religion during the Greco-Roman world in Ancient Egypt. The triad of the temple has more Hathor the wife and Ihy her son and god of music. The site still has ruins of the old city and the houses of the priests, and restoration and excavation works are underway.
Lunch and cross the lock of Esna. Sail to Luxor. On the arriving we visit to the eastern bank of Luxor begins with a visit to the temple of Luxor, from the time of the new kingdom of the pharaohs: Tuthmosis III, Ramses II, Amenophis III and Alexander the Great next to the Nile River. We can see the avenue of the 2,500-meter-long sphinxes dating back to the 4th century BC and the reign of Nectaneb II that connected the temple of Luxor with the temple of Karnak, which we later visited; It is the largest temple of worship in the world with more than 23 hectares. It is the history of Luxor (Thebes) with 22 centuries of works from the 20th century BC. until the 2nd century AD, all for the cult of the main triad of the city: Amon Re, Mot and Khonsu.... Dinner on board ... Overnight in Luxor.
Day 6: Disembarkation of the Cruise Ship
After breakfast, check out from cruise cabin, and free time to realize the optional excursion to the Nile Western Bank includes the visit of the most important necropolis in Egypt (place of Truth), the Valley of the Kings and we can enter three tombs of the 63 in total that have been discovered so far in the enclosure. The tombs have well preserved colors with very interesting texts that describe the afterlife and the king's journey to the afterlife of paradise. Our guide chooses the most interesting of those that are opened. Then we visit the temple of Deir el Bahary; It is the funerary temple of Pharaoh Hatchepsut from 1480 BC. which has a very rare shape of two ramps and three terraces in front of the cliff of the Theban limestone mountain. You can still see colors on the walls of the temple that still has a more carved part inside the mountain with the sanctuary of the holy place. Then we have a stop in front of the Colossi of Memnon; two gigantic statues that were moved from Cairo to flank the entrance to the funerary temple of King Amenophis III but the temple was lost and the statues remain, witness to the greatness that the temple possessed in its time. Why are they called the Colossi of Memnon? We are going to discover the legend of Aurora and Memnon next to the king.
At the appropriate time according to the reservation, transfer to the Luxor train station to board the train heading to Cairo. The trip lasts approximately 10 hours. Dinner and breakfast on the train.
Day 7: Cairo airport
Breakfast on the train, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back to next destination.
END OF SERVICE!
This circuit is available in two categories: (Click on the name of the hotel or cruise ship to see details)
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Nile Cruises |
Hotels in Cairo |
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STANDARD |
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LUXURY |
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Egypt in 7 Days, visits in Cairo and Nile cruise 4 days.
What services are included in the price?
- Tour to pyramids.
- Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports.
- Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
- All transfers to/from airport & hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
- Transfer to Nile cruise by sleeping car train with dinner and breakfast.
- Accommodation for 1 nights in Cairo including daily breakfast.
- Accommodation for 3 nights on 5 star Nile Cruise on full board.
- All sightseeing tours in Cairo (Private Tours).
- Local English-speaking tour guide during your trips
- Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
- Meals at hotel, Nile cruise and during your tours as mentioned in the itinerary.
What services are not included in the price?
- International Airfare.
- Entry visa to Egypt.
- Any optional tours.
- Tipping for your guide.
How can I book?
- Please fill in the window to the right of the current page, indicating the start date of the trip and the date the trip ends.
- Determine the number of adults and children.
- A mobile phone number and email address are required to communicate. You can also write any notes about the trip.
When can I book?
- Please; Book as soon as possible to ensure availability, especially during public holidays and celebrations such as New Year and Easter....
- You can book 2 weeks in advance (Cairo time) if there are still places available.
Confirmation of booking and receipt:
- Once your reservation is confirmed, you will receive an email containing your reservation voucher.
- Please print or download it to your smartphone/tablet to show to a representative of the travel agency (Misrona Tours) on the day of the activity.
- Details will include tour operator contact numbers, customer service and additional information for your convenience.
- The package price currency is set in US dollars but you can pay in Euro, Egyptian Pound or Sterling.
- You can pay by different credit cards: Visa, MasterCard ... etc.
- The prices shown are per person (adult or child) on the all-inclusive trip according to the details in the current tour.
- As well as; A 35% payment of the total amount is required to secure your spaces on the tour including hotel room, cruise cabin, local flight or train ticket, and other travel related services.
- The remaining balance can be paid up to two days before your arrival date or in cash when you arrive at the destination to your Trip Manager, making your booking a risk-free investment.
- Prices are always updated to ensure you get the lowest price possible. Once your tour is confirmed, we guarantee the price will not change.
- The price for minimum 4 travellers.
- Children under 4 years FREE.
- These prices are valid until April 30, 2023.
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Category |
Price per person in double room |
Children under 11 years |
Single Supplement |
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STANDARD |
592 $$ |
500 $$ |
150 $$ |
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LUXURY |
760 $$ |
650 $$ |
200 $$ |
Assignment of the boat one week before the date of the service.
It is important to indicate what kind of food you want for dinner on the train.
We would like to inform you that the order of the activities may vary depending on the cruise, but the visits will surely be fulfilled according to the itinerary.
Of course it will be enough to have the voucher or reservation on your mobile and not print it.
