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TWO CAPITALS (CAIRO+LUXOR)
You only have a few days in Egypt, you want to see the most important, in Cairo and Luxor with a train trip; Well, with five nights in Egypt you can do this; Also with four nights you can do this circuit TWO CAPITALS.
Accommodation:
- One night at the hotel in Cairo (with breakfast)
- 2 nights by train Sleeping car roundtrip (breakfast and dinner)
- One night at the hotel in Luxor.
ITINERARY
Day 1: The Arrival to Cairo
Your tour manager from Misrona Tours will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and then he will escort you to the hotel by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At hotel the tour manager will assist to check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and the Egyptian museum. (with lunch)
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 excursion to Egyptian Museum of Cairo... At the appropriate time according to the reservation, transfer to the Giza train station to board the train heading to Luxor. It is a train with double cabins (with 2 beds). The trip lasts approximately 9 hours. Dinner and breakfast on the train.
Day 3: Luxor (East Bank)
Breakfast on the train, assistance of Misrona Tours representative at Luxor train station then our tour guide will move with you to visit the eastern shore 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. Then we have our lunch at local restaurant then we will go to the hotel to finish the check in.... Afternoon we have felucca trip for an hour. Night at Luxor hotel.
Day 4: Luxor (West Bank)
In the early morning, enjoy a relaxed breakfast. we’ll then set out to visit the western bank of the Nile, which 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 Hatshepsut 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 the temple of Medinet Habu for king Ramses the third. 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.
At the appropriate time according to the reservation, transfer to the Luxor train station to board the train heading to Cairo. It is a train with double cabins (with 2 beds). The trip lasts approximately 9 hours. Dinner and breakfast on the train.
Day 5: Cairo to Airport
Breakfast, then transfer to Cairo Airport for your flight back to next destination.
END OF SERVICES!
This circuit is available in two categories: (Click on the name of the hotel to see details)
| Category | Cairo hotels | Luxor hotels |
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STANDARD |
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LUXURY |
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See Egypt in 5 Days, for Two great cities: Cairo and Luxor.
What services are included in the price?
- Accommodation for 1 night in Cairo including daily breakfast.
- Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor hotel.
- 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 Luxor by sleeping car train with dinner and breakfast.
- 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.
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 prices in US dollars per person in a double room and for single occupancy, a supplement is paid according to the price list.
- The price for minimum 4 persona.
- Deposits can be sent via Western Union or paid using a credit card (Visa or MasterCard).
- Your tour will be secured upon receipt a deposit of 35% of the full price 65% must paid before 7 days of the beginning of tours.
- Children under 4 years FREE
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Category |
Price per person in double room |
Children under 11 years |
Single Supplement |
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STANDARD |
590 $$ |
450 $$ |
100 $$ |
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LUXURY |
625 $$ |
500 $$ |
150 $$ |
Note: Tour available on return flights to Luxor
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 train arrival, 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.
