This special deluxe tour is the perfect tour for those who wish to see as much as possible of Egypt while at the same time enjoying the comfort of Deluxe accommodations, resorts and Nile Cruise. This is a very comprehensive program, a trip of a lifetime you won't soon forget.

Day 1 - Arrival:
Pick up at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

Day 2 - Cairo: A day of sightseeing: (B,L,)
The great Pyramids of Giza - the Sphinx and Valley Temple, Solar boat museum. Optional  Evening Nile Dinner Cruise.$48 US Per Person

Day 3 - Cairo: Second day of sightseeing in Cairo: (B,L,D)
Egyptian Museum with the treasures of Tutankhamun. Islamic Cairo - the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Palace,The Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Coptic Cairo - see some of the oldest churches in Christianity. Overnight sleeper train to Aswan. (option for Flight/Hotel $215 US) Dinner is served on the train

Day 4 - Aswan: Check in your Nile cruise, 3 nights cruise : (B,L,D)
Sightseeing in Aswan.The High Dam - a modern wonder built to prevent Nile flooding. Philae temple of Isis goddess of Love and Motherhood. Before sunset Sail on a Felucca or Launch to visit Kitchener Botanical gardens, sail past the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Time permitting visit a genuine Nubian Village, sample their bread and seetheir local crafts.

Day 5 - Aswan: (B,L,D)
Early morning trip by road Abu Simbul to see the great temple of Ramses and Queen Nefertari. (3 hours each way) On return relax while sailing after lunch towards Luxor with 2 stops to visit Kom Ombo & Edfu temples.

Day 6 - Luxor: (B,L,D) Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
Temple of Queen Hatshipsuit.The Colossi of Memnon. Opportunity to stroll around the city with its quaint market places. Optional Evening Light and Sound Show at Karnak $45 US Per Person

Day 7 - Luxor -: Finish sightseeing in Luxor. (B,L)
Visit the wonders of ancient Architecture, Luxor and Karnak Temples. Sound light show at Karnak temple. Check in your hotel in Luxor.

Day 8 - Luxor -: Luxor- Dandarah (B,L)
Visit the Dandarah and Abydos Temples by road (4 hours each way ). Back to hotel for last night in Luxor.

Day 9 - Luxor - Hurghada: leave to Hurghada (3 hours drive). (B,D)
After breakfast we will travel to Hurghada by road. The rest of day is free at leisure.

Day 10 / 13 - Hurghada: Red Sea resort with water sports (B,D).
Free at leisure in Hurghada. Diving, Scuba, snorkelling & Safaro tours are available upon request.

Day 14 - Hurghada - Cairo:
Drive back to Cairo 6 hours. (B,D) Return to Cairo by road ( 6 hours) (Flight upgrade $195 US) Transfer toHotel. (B)

Day 15 - Cairo: Overnight to Alexandria by Mediterranean. (B,L)
Royal Park and Palace of Montazah.The Roman amphitheatre.The Catacombs. Photo op at the Citadel and new Alexandria library. Lunch in seafood restaurant. Drive back to Cairo.

Day 16 - Cairo: Relax (B).
Day for leisure or to explore the city in your own.

Day 17 -  Cairo - St. Catherine's (B,D).
Travel to St. Catherine's (7 hours drive) Check in our hotel for dinner and an early rest for those wanting to climb Mount Sinai to see the sunrise. Climb Mount Sinai where Moses received the Ten Commandments. St. Catherines is Closed on fridays and Sundays plus the Religiuos Holidays like Xmas and so on.

How difficult is it  the climb at St Catharines?
"It takes about 3-4 hours to climb the 7,498-foot peak following the Path of Moses, a stairway of nearly 4,000 steps.

"What type of physical condition does one have to be in?
You need to be energetic and strong enough to hike in the middle of the night for 3-4 hours or you can just taste the experience by hiking for an hour and still enjoy the sun set from this point and then walk back. It is always a good idea to bring a Flashlight with you as well. You can rent a camel St. Catherines instead of walking up the mountain. It takes about 4 hours and is $45 US per person

Day 18 - St. Catherine's - Cairo (B)
Visit the famous Monastery of St. Catherine's. Transfer bsck to Cario (7 Hours by road) Optional Evening Light & Sound Show at Karnak $45 US per person

Day 19 - Cairo - Home: (B)
Airport transfer for safe international departure home.

Includes:
Meet and Assist at the airport
All transfers
Baggage Transfers
Deluxe A/C transport throughout
Hotels with Breakfast, Hotel taxes and service
Felucca/Launch Ride
Abu Simbul with sightseeing
Sightseeing with entry fees as mentioned
Services of an English Guide/Egyptologist
Nile Cruise with Full Board
Lunches & dinners as indicated (L,D)
Sleeper Train Cairo/Aswan on H/B Basis

Not Included:
Items of a personal nature
Entry Visas
Gratuities for Driver and Guide
Meals not mentioned
Drinks of any kind
Any additional requests
Incidental Tips Housekeeping etc
Optional Evening Nile Dinner Cruise $48 US per person
Optional Sound and Light Show at Giza $45 US per person
Optional Light and Sound Show at Karnak $45 US per person
International Flights