Bill Verbrick

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FAM Trip 4 days/ 3 Nights Upscale Cruise Aswan Every Friday

3 nights
Start City : Aswan
End City : Luxor

Cruise Sightseeing:

  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
  • Memnon  
  • Edfu Temple
  • Kom ombu Temple 
  • Aswan High Dam
  • Philae Templ
Your Experience

  • Day 1

    Travel to Aswan, Nile Cruise Sightseeing (Friday)

    • Early morning, you will arrive at Cairo International Airport to catch the flight to Aswan.
    • Upon arrival, you will then reach the luxurious Nile Cruise, where you will spend the next three nights, to start your relaxing tour sailing from Aswan to Luxor.
    • After having lunch, the Nile Cruise excursion will start by visiting The Aswan High Dam followed by Philae Temple.
    • At night you may choose the Optional breathtaking Sound and Light show at Philae Temple.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    View MS upscale gallery

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  • Day 2

    Kom Ombo, Edfu 

    • Optional Abu Simple Tour by bus 
    • We will sail to Kom Ombo in the early morning and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    • Sail to Edfu for having dinner and overnight.

     


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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  • Day 3

    Luxor East Bank, Optional Sound and Light Show 

    • Arrive at Edfu and visit the Temple of Edfu.  We will then be back to the Nile Cruise to have lunch while heading to Luxor.
    • In the afternoon, we will visit Luxor East Bank beginning with the outstanding Karnak Temple.  Afterwards, Temple of Luxor will be our next stop.
    • Evening, you may choose the Light and Sound Show inside Karnak Temple.

     


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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  • Day 4

     

    Luxor West Bank (Monday)

    • Optional Hot Air balloon 
    • Breakfast will be served on the Nile Cruise, and then we will proceed to the checkout.
    • Early morning, visit Luxor West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings,.
    • Flight to Cairo

     

     

     


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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Luxury Accommodation:

  • Fri - Mon:  MS Upscale Nile Cruise  – Outside Cabin – on full board

Transfers:

  • Fri : Transfer from Aswan Airport to Your Nile Cruise
  • Mon: Transfer from your Cruise to Luxor Airport to fly to Cairo

Sightseeing:

  • Fri - Mon: 4 Days cruise Sightseeing as per program includes Guiding, Entrance  fees, and A/C Bus model 2022

Free Items :

Cabin for free

Not included:

  • Visa $25
  • Tipping
  • International and Domestic flights
  • any option tours 

Egypt is very safe to visit and the police, tourist police, and army are in prominence wherever you go, giving you a feel of being in secure surroundings. Egypt prides itself on its high safety record for tourists and will do all it can to maintain this.

Egyptian Arabic is the official and most widely spoken language in Egypt. English is taught in schools and is considered a secondary language that is most commonly used for tourism purposes.

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and upscale shops. There are also ATMs available at hotels and outside major banks dispensing local currency.

The best time to visit Egypt would be during the winter months, from October to April. The temperatures are mild and pleasant, although evenings can become quite cool. December through January are the peak tourist months so expect large crowds if travelling at this time. The best time to enjoy the beaches, without having to endure the large crowds of summer tourists, would be from March to May. Temperatures at this time are warm and tourist sites are not too crowded.

Egypt, being a predominantly Muslim country, is naturally conservative (not like the Gulf States or Saudi Arabia) but the average people are careful in what they wear. The dress code in Egypt for women is considered conservative by western standards and it is respectful to obey this code. For men it is not really an issue -- normal trousers and shirt or T-shirt are fine -- but in Cairo it would not be acceptable to wear short shorts or a tank tops/sleeveless tops. In the resorts like Sharm El Sheik, Hurghada, Sinai, etc. -- shorts are fine and it is very open and flexible. This also applies to ladies for the beach areas, but going into the market area in Hurghada, for example you may be more comfortable in trousers. Generally for men in Cairo or any city that is not on the sea side, remain with trousers (at tourist sites long loose shorts) or jeans and T-shirt , as even in Cairo, local people do not feel comfortable seeing a man in shorts. In Sea Side areas it's ok to walk in shorts, but once you enter a local restaurant or market, it's better to be more covered.

For the vast majority of travelers to Egypt, a valid passport and a travel visa is required. A visa can easily be purchased at the airport when you arrive. The cost for a single-entry, 30-day tourist visa is $25 (or equivalent in Euro), must be paid in cash (no credit or debit cards accepted), and your passport must be valid for at least six months. Citizens of all European countries, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, South Korea, Macedonia, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine and United States can obtain a visa upon arrival. (Egypt does allow visa-free access for certain countries such as Bahrain, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macao, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia.) Visas can also be purchased beforehand through Egypt’s Visa e-Portal: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg. Forty-one different nationalities are eligible to purchase the e-visa, however, it’s far easier to simply buy the visa at the airport.

As with most European and North American countries, tipping is graciously accepted in Egypt. A 10% tip at restaurants and to guides and drivers is standard. Unfortunately, at major tourist sites like the Pyramids of Giza or the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, touts aggressively hustle for tips by allowing you to take photos in areas where it’s clearly posted as prohibited (such as inside the tombs). Please refrain from perpetuating this problem by not paying to take pictures.

Egypt has a voltage supply of 220V and the plugs are the 2-round pin type that are common throughout Europe.

As noted previously, Egypt is a Muslim country, therefore alcohol is not readily available outside of tourist areas and western-style hotels/resorts. Beer and wine is available for purchase on all Dragonfly Kite Safaris.