Egypt Closer To You (Charter Operation Every Friday from Madrid) from 1.744 €

Description

This program is an exclusive program offering weekly charter flights every Friday from Madrid, designed to explore the wonders of Egypt with the comfort and efficiency of a direct journey. This once-in-a-lifetime experience takes travellers through Aswan, Luxor and Cairo, with visits to iconic sites such as the Temples of Abu Simbel and the Pyramids of Giza. Luxurious accommodations on Nile cruise ships and select hotels, coupled with meticulously planned excursions, ensure a deeply cultural and memorable experience.

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7Nights

6Destinations

2Planned accommodations

4Transports

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Trip summary

2 Adults

Nights 7

This idea includes

Destinations 6

Transports 4

Accommodations 2

Egypt Closer To You (Charter Operation Every Friday from Madrid)

Day 01 – Aswan

Arrival at Aswan Airport. Meet and assist upon arrival, followed by transfer to the Nile cruise. Light dinner served in the cabins and overnight on board.

Day 02 – Aswan / Kom Ombo

Full board on board. Optional excursion to the Temples of Abu Simbel. Early morning visit to the Temple of Philae. Sail towards Kom Ombo. Lunch and dinner on board.

Day 03 – Kom Ombo / Edfu / Esna / Luxor

Full board on board. Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Continue to Edfu and visit the Temple of Horus, considered the best-preserved temple in Egypt. Continue towards Esna. After crossing the Esna Lock, sail onwards to Luxor. Overnight on board.

Day 04 – Luxor / Cairo

Breakfast. Morning visit to the Theban Necropolis, including the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Return to the cruise. Lunch and included visit to the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. At the scheduled time, transfer to Luxor Airport for the flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel and overnight.

Day 05 – Cairo

Breakfast. Included excursion to the iconic Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre and Menkaure, the impressive Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre. Guests may optionally continue with an excursion to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) to explore its most iconic galleries, including the extraordinary Tutankhamun Treasures Hall, showcasing the young pharaoh’s funerary treasures, and the fascinating Solar Boats Gallery, revealing the symbolism and engineering behind these ritual vessels. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 06 – Cairo

Breakfast and optional full-day excursion to Saqqara, where you will discover the world’s first stone monument. Continue with a visit to the Citadel of Saladin, the impressive Alabaster Mosque and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, renowned for the historic Golden Parade of the Royal Mummies. Lunch included, followed by a stroll through the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 07 – Alexandria

Breakfast and day dedicated to an optional visit to Alexandria, known as the Pearl of the Mediterranean. Visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Qaitbay Citadel before lunch. Continue with a stop outside the Mosque of Mursi Abu al-Abbas, the Library of Alexandria and the Montazah Gardens to enjoy panoramic views of King Farouk’s Palace. At the scheduled time, return to Cairo. Arrival and overnight at the hotel.

Day 08 – Cairo / Madrid

Breakfast. Transfer to the airport. Check-in procedures and boarding of the return flight to Spain.

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Guide languages

Spanish

Meeting point

Aswan Airport

Itinerary

Day 1: Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Luxor, Cairo

Day 2: Cairo

Day 3: Cairo

Day 4: Cairo

Day 5: Cairo

Day 6: Cairo

Day 7: Cairo

Day 8: Cairo

Included

All flights included: Madrid-Aswan- Luxor -Cairo, and Cairo-Madrid.
Assistance and Transfers: Assistance service and all transfers mentioned in the itinerary.
Accommodation in Cairo: 4 nights in Cairo hotels on a bed and breakfast basis.
Nile Cruise: 3 nights aboard a luxury Nile cruise on a full board basis, starting with dinner on the first day and ending with lunch on the last day.
Included Visits:
Half-day visit to the Giza Plateau, the Sphinx, and the Valley Temple in Cairo, as per itinerary.
During the Cruise:
Aswan: Visit to the Temple of Philae.
Kom Ombo: Visit to the Temple of Sobek.
Edfu: Visit to the Temple of Horus.
Luxor: Visits to the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Valley of the Kings and the Colossus of Memnon.

Excluded

There is a mandatory fee of 105 euros per person payable upon arrival, which covers the Egyptian entry visa and gratuities for the entire trip.
Meals in Cairo: Meals and dinners in Cairo are not included, except as specified.
Additional Visits: Visits to Sakkara, GEM and Cairo City Tour are not included.
Excursion to Abu Simbel: Available by bus with an additional charge.
Felucca Ride.
Beverages: Drinks during included meals are not covered.
Entrance to the Great Pyramid of Khufu: Not included in the package.
Full-day excursion to Alexandria.
Additional Services: Any service not explicitly mentioned as included.