Best of Egypt

Today we proceed to Cairo - Egypt’s sprawling capital. Upon arrival we enjoy Cairo city, we visit World Famous Egyptian Museum - home to the most extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities in the world. Further we visit The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization – The first museum in Arab world focusing on the earliest civilization in history. Later we enjoy the wonderful and spectacular view of Cairo city from Cairo tower observatory deck.

oday we visit The Great Pyramids of Giza – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it was built as tombs for the mighty Pharaohs and is the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We enter the second Pyramid to see what lies inside. Later we take a photo stop at the giant figure of Sphinx - a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human.

oday we travel from Cairo to Abu Simbel by flight. Abu Simbel - a village in the Egyptian part of Nubia, is best known as the site of the Abu Simbel temples. Upon arrival we visit The Great Temples of Abu Simbel- a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The temple was originally carved into solid rock cliffs but was relocated in the 1960s on an artificial hill made from a domed structure, high above the Aswan High Dam reservoir so that it won’t be submerged by the Aswan High Dam. In the afternoon, we travel from Abu Simbel to Aswan by flight. Aswan - Egypt’s strategic and commercial gateway since antiquity. Upon arrival we pass by Old Dam and High Dam - which provides irrigation and electricity to the whole of Egypt. Later we embark the Nile cruise - the best way to see the incredible ruins of Ancient Egypt and modern life along the banks of river Nile.

Today we explore Aswan city. We enjoy a beautiful Boat Ride to visit the Temple of Philae on Isis Island - built to honour the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Later we continue our day by sailing to Kom Ombo - an agricultural town in Egypt. Upon arrival, we visit Ptolemaic Temple - one of the Nile Valley's most beautifully sited temples. It is dedicated to two gods; the local crocodile god Sobek, and Haroeris. In the evening, we sail to Edfu - was a flourishing Greek city in ancient times. Today the city is rich with history and a commercial town.

Today we visit Temple of Horus – This Ptolemaic temple, is one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus, it consists of elements of both Egyptian temples and Greek architecture. Later we sail to Luxor via Esna. Luxor is an Ancient Egyptian capital, is known today as the world's greatest open-air museum. Upon arrival we visit Karnak temple – a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Temple complex is home to three main temples, several smaller enclosed temples, and a number of outer temples - combining the achievements of many generations of ancient builders over a period of 1500 years. Later we visit Luxor temple – a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also known as the Southern Sanctuary and is dedicated to the rejuvenation of kingship.

Today we disembark the cruise at Luxor. Upon arrival we visit Valley of Kings - also known as the Valley of the Gates of the Kings. It is the ancient burial ground of many of Egypt's New Kingdom rulers, Hatshepsut temple - Built for the Eighteenth Dynasty pharaoh Hatshepsut, is one of the world’s most striking architectural masterpieces, Colossi of Memnon -The twin colossi (which no longer resemble twins) depict the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who ruled during the 18th Dynasty. Later we proceed to Hurghada- a beach resort town stretching along Egypt’s Red Sea coast.

Today morning we enjoy a Dolphin watching cruise followed by a beautiful walk through Marina Hurghada.

Today we proceed to Cairo.
It’s time now to say goodbye, Phir Milenge!
Let’s stay in touch with each other through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. and meet again on yet another memorable Indian Paradise tour. See you all! ‘Mumbai to Mumbai’ tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time and start their journey back home. 'Joining & Leaving' tour guests will proceed on their own to their scheduled departure destination, like an airport, railway station, bus terminal, or cruise terminal. Tour concludes.

Please note:
Airline: On group tours, we generally fly well-reputed airlines that are group-friendly.
During your air travel, refreshments and meals are provided as per the airline policy. However, we recommend you carry dry snacks of your choice for the flight journey.

Transport: For transfers and sightseeing, we use mini coaches, big coaches, or small vans, depending on the respective tour group size. If you wish to have a separate vehicle solely for yourself or your family, it can be arranged at an additional cost, subject to availability.

Sightseeing attraction: Given the current dynamic situation, some monuments or sightseeing places may be closed temporarily without any prior notice; in such cases, every attempt will be made to visit an alternate sightseeing place if possible.

Hotels: The hotels on tour are comfortable and have been appreciated by Indian Paradise guests in the past. The category of hotels on international tours is a mix of three-star, three-star superior, and basic four-star.

Meals: On tour, we provide all meals, from day one to the last day, as mentioned in the itinerary. Breakfasts are generally continental on European tours, whereas, lunches and dinners are Indian OR Indian along with a local dish OR local cuisine, OR at times fast food meals from Subway, McDonald’s, etc., depending on the convenience and ease of execution of the itinerary or the availability of food at the respective destination.

Post-Covid Precautions: All tours are available for fully vaccinated guests (both doses of Covishield/Covaxin with a 15-day cooling-off period post the 2nd dose) and are subject to government directives and orders, airline connectivity, and visa regulations.
All guests must follow the prevailing mandatory requirements for travel, such as RT-PCR tests (departure and arrival), a certificate of full vaccination, web check-in, self-declaration, etc., as per the airline, state, or country. Any cost incurred for such requirements is not part of the tour price and should be borne by the guests.