Egypt
Rick Steves Egypt Legacy

Rick Steves Egypt Legacy

Experience the magic of Egypt on this unforgettable 15-day Legacy Tour. Journey through time as you explore ancient wonders, from the towering Pyramids to the magnificent temples of Luxor and Abu Simbel. Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture, savor delicious cuisine, and create memories that will last forever.

Itinerary

Saturday Day 01 - Arrival

Cairo

Arrive Cairo Airport, meet & greet and transfer to hotel.

OVERNIGHT: CAIRO    

Sunday - Day 02

Cairo

Today after breakfast, will visit Sakkara also the Great Pyramids of Giza, the mighty Sphinx, and nearby visit Valley temple. Back to hotel and overnight.

OVERNIGHT: CAIRO  –  (B)

Monday - Day 03

Cairo

Morning departure to visit the Egyptian Museum ,then Saladin Citadel , Mohamed Ali Mosque , stopover to see  Ibn Toulon Mosque. Back to hotel and overnight.

OVERNIGHT: CAIRO  –  (B)

Tuesday - Day 04

Cairo

Today the sights will be integrated between the Christian , Jewish and Islamic, first will visit  Abu Serga & Hanging church’s , Mary Gerges & Barbara Churches and the Coptic museum , then nearby Ben Ezra Synagogue . Last stop will be at the exotic and colourful Khan El Khalili Bazaar and  walk through El Moez street. Also can take tour at the Tentmakers Street . Back to hotel and overnight.

OVERNIGHT: CAIRO  –  (B)

 

Wednesday - Day 05

Alexandria

Morning drive to Alexandria “around 03 hours”, will visit Pompey’s Pillar ,  Catacomb of Kom El Shukafa, the National Museum also the Jewellery Museum . Next will be the Library Alexandria and will visit Mosque of Abu El Abbas , Last stop will be at the Qait Bey Fort built on the original site of the Pharos Lighthouse. Back to hotel and overnight.

OVERNIGHT: ALEXANDRIA  –  (B)

Thursday - Day 06

Alexandria

Today will visit Coptic Cathedral of St. Marck, then visit the Jewish Synagogue (Eliahou Hanabi) located in Nabi Daniel Street. Will end tour by visit Cavafy Museum, Back to hotel and overnight.

OVERNIGHT: ALEXANDRIA  –  (B)

Friday - Day 07

Luxor

Early morning drive back to Cairo “around 3 hrs”, upon arrival transfer to airport for your flight Cairo/Luxor, upon arrival meet, greet and transfer to your hotel for overnight.

OVERNIGHT:  LUXOR  –  (B)

Saturday - Day 08

Luxor

Today will visit the Valley of the Kings  ” tombs  of  Ramses 3, 4, 9 ” , Hatshepsute Temple ,  Valley of Queen “tomb of prince Amon – Kher  – Khepshf  the son of Ramses 3” . At night visit the Luxor Museum then walking tour at the Souks of Luxor. Back to hotel and overnight.

OVERNIGHT: LUXOR  –  (B)

Sunday - Day 09

Luxor

This morning will start visit with Deir El Madina workmen village “tomb of Senedgem ” and Valley of Nobles ” tomb of Ramosa” also Madunet Habu “mortuary temple of Ramses 3”. Back to hotel and overnight.     

OVERNIGHT:   LUXOR  –  (B)

 

Monday - Day 10

Cruise

Today will visit Luxor & Karnak temples, then Horse Carriage for around 2 hours to visit Luxor country side. Transfer to cruise and overnight.

OVERNIGHT:  NILE CRUISE  –  (B,L,D)

 

Tuesday - Day 11

Cruise

Optional Excursion: Ballooning ride this morning over Luxor City

Free day to take a break OR extra visit to see temples of Abydos and Dendara goddess of love and joy. Overnight on board.

OVERNIGHT:  NILE  CRUISE  –  (B,L,D)

Wednesday - Day 12

Cruise

Breakfast on board during sailing to visit to Edfu to see the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus. then sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek. Overnight on board   

OVERNIGHT: NILE CRUISE  –  (B,L,D)

 

Thursday - Day 13

Cruise

Early morning Excursion Abu Simbel Excursion by Air 

Early pick up from cruise and transfer to Aswan airport to fly to Abu Simbel to visit the temples of the great Ramses II.  After return back from Abu Simbel and on your way back from airport will see the High Dam and from there you’ll proceed to the Temple of Philae, then take a motor boat to Elephantine Island to visit The Nubian Villages. Back to Nile Cruise and overnight.  

OVERNIGHT: NILE CRUISE  –  (B,L,D)

Friday - Day 14

Cairo

Check out from cruise, transfer to Aswan airport to fly to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel and overnight.

OVERNIGHT: CAIRO  –  (B)

Saturday - Day 15

Departure

Transfer from hotel to airport for your international departure on    @    –   (B) 

Tour Includes

  • Twin share accommodation.
  • Bottled water in vehicle during tours.
  • Licensed English speaking tour guides. 
  • Meal plan as indicated in above program.
  • Meet and assist upon arrival and departure. 
  • Roundtrip land transfers to / from Alexandria.
  • Entrance fees for all listed sights mentation above.  
  • Domestic airfares Aswan / Abu Simbel / Aswan on Economy Class. 
  • Domestic airfares Cairo / Luxor – Aswan / Cairo on Economy Class
Rick Steves Egypt Legacy
Rick Steves Egypt Legacy

Tour Excludes

  • Egypt Visa 
  • Travel Insurance. 
  • International airline tickets.
  • Laundry and Personal Expenses.
  • Any costs specifically not mentioned as included.
  • Any extra beverages at hotels, cruise & restaurants.

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