Tour Overview
Discover the gems of Cairo and Luxor, starting with a tour to Giza plateau where you will discover the legendary relics of the ancient world the Pyramids of Giza, the Great Sphinx and Valley Temple, and continue to the Pyramids of Sakkara. Then visit the masterpiece of Tahrir Square, the Egyptian Museum, and continue to explore the largest bazaar in the Middle East. You will continue your tour to Luxor where you willenjoy the most amazing historical sites such as the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and marvel at the largest temple in the world, Karnak Temple.
Itinerary
Our Itinerary in Discovery travel is simply a detailed tour plan for a journey which includes list of places – sites and activities plus Accommodation -Food & Beverage -Transportation -Fun are experienced on daily basis by our dear guests.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1Arrival Day
Your tour leader will meet you inside the arrival area; he will assist you through the airport formalities (arrival procedures) and then transfer you by private air conditioned vehicle to your hotel. Your tour leader will assist you with hotel check in and review your holiday itinerary with you to Prepare and confirm pick-up times for each tour.
Day 2reat Pyramids, Egyptian Museum & Khan El Khalili
After Breakfast, your qualified Egyptologist will meet you at your hotel with a modern air conditioned vehicle. The Egyptologist will be guiding you throughout the duration of the trip today to some of the most amazing historical sites in Egypt. Enjoy the civilization of the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mykerinus of Giza which are erected on a rocky plateau on the west bank of the Nile River near Giza in Cairo. In ancient times they were included amongst the Seven Wonders of the World, and then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of pharaoh with a lion’s body, which dates from the time of Chephren, the tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple facing the great statue. Lunch will be served at a good quality Local restaurant, and then you will be transferred to enjoy the Egyptian Museum where you can see the collection of Tutankhamen amongst other splendid pharaonic artifacts which is said to exceed more than 120,000 items on display. After that you will be transferred to discover one of the most famous and oldest bazaars in the Middle East which is called Khan El Khalili.
Day 3West Bank tour in Luxor
After Breakfast at your hotel in Cairo, check out and then your tour leader will transfer you to the Cairo Airport for departure flight to Luxor. Upon arrival to Luxor, your qualified Egyptologist will escort you to one of the most amazing historical sites in Egypt. Starting with the Valley of the Queens, a place in Egypt where wives of Pharaohs were buried in ancient times. Move to Hatshepsut Temple, dedicated to the sun god Amon-Ra and is located next to the mortuary temple of Mentuhotep IIwhich was built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmosis I, who ruled Egypt about 20 years during the 18th Dynasty. Lunch will be served at a good quality local restaurant. Move to MedinetHabu, the name commonly given to the Mortuary Temple of Ramses III. Then visit the Colossi of Memnon, are two massive stone statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Day 4Luxor Temple &Karnak Temple
After Breakfast at your hotel in Luxor, check out and then your qualified Egyptologist will meet you at your hotel with a modern air conditioned vehicle. The Egyptologist will be guiding you throughout the duration of the trip today to one of the most amazing historical sites in Egypt. Enjoy the marvelousKarnnak, which comprises a vast mix of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other buildings. And Luxor Temple, which was founded in 1400 BCE.After that you will be transferred to Luxor airport for departure flight back to Cairo.
Day 5Departure Day
After Breakfast at the hotel, free time before your flight, check out and then your tour leader will transfer you to the Cairo International Airport for departure flight.
Included
- Meet & Greet upon arrival at Cairo International Airport
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo Hotel
- Accommodation for 1 nights in Luxor Hotel
- Hotel accommodation is on bed and breakfast basis
- Internal transfers from airports to hotels and vice versa
- Sightseeing tours include a qualified Egyptologist
- Entrance Fee’s as per the itinerary/programme listed above
- All ground transportation and transfers as per itinerary
- Company representative accompanying transfers
- Modern air conditioned vehicles
Excluded
- Egypt Entrance Visa ($25 per person)
- Domestic Air Tickets
- Beverages, room bills or food extra to programme>
- Personal Expenses
- Tipping / Gratuities (client’s discretion)
- Medical Insurance
Prices / Plan A
Individual
PricePer Person
| Rooms | May : Sept | Oct : April |
| Single | 1000 USD | 1100 USD |
| Double | 800 USD | 850 USD |
| Child with bed | 400 USD | 450 USD |
| Child w/o bed | 300 USD | 300 USD |
Prices / Plan B
Individual
PricePer Person
| Rooms | May : Sept | Oct : April |
| Single | 1000 USD | 1100 USD |
| Double | 800 USD | 850 USD |
| Child with bed | 400 USD | 450 USD |
| Child w/o bed | 300 USD | 300 USD |
Accommodation
All prices are quoted above in a selection of currencies and these are a based on the US Dollar at the rate of exchange when published. Prices are per person per trip and are valid until the 30th April 2021, except during peak seasons such as Christmas, New Year and Easter holidays. Single room occupancy is available against the supplement stated above; sometimes it may be a different rate when not travelling as part of a group. Please contact us anytime to check!
Children Policy
As you will be able to see from the table show above we operate a simple children’s price policy as detailed below; please note that any discount does not always apply to any holidays that involve an airfare, we will inform you when you enquire.
00 : 01.99 years Free of Charge 02 : 05.99 years 25% of Adult Price
06 : 11.99 years 50% of Adult Price 12+ years Full Adult Price
It is important that the ages above refer to the age when travelling.
Tipping & Gratuities (Clients Discretion)
Throughout all our tour pages you will see the words “tipping & gratuities” always shown within the excluded section of the tab on “specifics”. It is customary in Egypt to express ones satisfaction of the service received from the staff that have looked after him throughout his trip. It is not obligatory however it is well received amongst the staff that will be looking after you; our personal motto is “tip little but often”.
Payment Policy
It is advisable to reserve your Egypt trip as early as possible, thus ensuring that you can relax with the knowledge that you have secured the best trip for you. To ensure the trip is reserved and secured with Discovery Tours Egypt we will request a deposit of 25% from the total amount due, as you can appreciate this deposit counts towards your final payment. Discovery Tours Egypt is able to accept payment by Credit Cards, Bank Transfer and/or Western Union. We are also able to accept PayPal .
Egypt Entrance Visa
Upon arrival to Egypt you need to hold a valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond your scheduled date of departure. Most countries have the ability to obtain a visa upon arrival for US Dollars 25 per passport. It is suggested that you check with your local Egyptian Consulate before departure if you can obtain a visa on arrival or not.
Additional Information
- Please note hotel check-in is available from 2pm
- Please note that hotel check-out is 12 noon
- Once domestic flights are booked they are non-refundable
Extra’s To Program
All our Egypt tours include the sites as per the program however we do not include the special sites within these; such as entering inside the Pyramids, the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum, enter Tomb of Tutankhamen and others. There should always be sufficient time to visit these sites; please liaise with your Egyptologist at the beginning of the tour. They will try their best to provide you with the accurate information advise you of the extra costs and obtain the tickets for you.
All rates published on our website are correct at the date of creating this package. Please appreciate that some rates can change, as well as itineraries, entrance fees and much more. Therefore please contact us today for the best possible rate.
