7 Days Egyptian Treasures Winter Tour Package by Thomas Cook

Day - 1 - Egypt

Today, embark on your exciting tour of Egypt. On arrival, you are greeted by your friendly Thomas Cook tour manager / local representative outside the baggage hall. Check into your conveniently located hotel (check-in by 1400 hrs). Later this evening, enjoy the Sound and light show at the pyramids of Giza. You can get a glimpse back in time to see, feel and imagine how it was when the powerful Egyptians ruled. Tonight enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Movenpick Pyramid / Pyramid Park / Intercontinental or similar in Cairo.

Day - 2 - Alexandria

This morning, after a sumptuous breakfast at your hotel, get ready for a full day excursion to Alexandria, the second-largest city in Egypt. Sit back in your coach as we take you to Alexandria. On arrival, visit In Kom El – Dekka, Catacombs of Kom- El- Shokafa, the Roman Catacombs are rock-hewn in three tiers at depth off 1000 feet dating back to the early first early second century A.D.

See the Pompey’s Pillar, a colossal granite pillar erected in 297 A.D. Also see the Montazah Gardens. Later, you will have some free time to stroll by the Corniche, the sea-front promenade. After a day full of history and fun, return back to Cairo. Tonight enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at a local Indian restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Movenpick Pyramid / Pyramid Park / Intercontinental or similar in Cairo.

Day - 3 - Cairo

After breakfast at your hotel, we proceed for a guided tour of this ancient capital city. On the west bank of the Nile, facing Cairo and on top of the Giza plateau, rise the three Pyramids erected by Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, and guarded by the mysterious sphinx, a mythical statue with a body of a lion and a human head. The three Pyramids and the Sphinx are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World.

Also see the Cairo tower, one of the more recent landmarks of Cairo rising to a height of 187 meters, the famous Blue Mosque with blue mosaic walls, and the Mari Mina church dating back to the early 5th century. See the famous Egyptian Museum which houses more than 2,50,000 antique pieces covering the whole history of ancient Egypt, which extends over the past five thousand years; the most splendid being the collection of Tut Ankh- Amen.

Later, you can visit the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar and the Al Sangha market place where you will come across some interesting jewellery shops or go shopping to pick up souvenirs on your own. Tonight enjoy a sumptuous Indian dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight at Hotel Movenpick Pyramid / Pyramids Park / Intercontinental or similar in Cairo.

Day 4 - Aswan – Kom Ombo

After an American breakfast at the hotel, proceed to the airport for your flight to Aswan. On arrival at Aswan; proceed on a guided city tour visiting the High Dam – one of the outstanding architectural achievements of the twentieth century. Enjoy an excursion to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel dedicated to Gods Amun, Ra-Horakhty, and Ptah, as well as to the deified Rameses.

We then visit the temple of Philae dedicated to Goddess Isis. Enjoy a felucca ride around the Elephantine island, after which we proceed to the Cruise centre to board the luxury cruise liner. After boarding, enjoy the delicious 'welcome aboard' buffet lunch. Later today, we sail to Kom Ombo. The rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy dinner on the cruise. Overnight on board the cruise.

Day - 5 - Edfu

After breakfast, we proceed to visit the famous 'Temple of Two Gods'. Dedicated to Sobek and Haroeris, the crocodile gods, this temple was constructed during the Roman era and is noted for the engravings on the walls. After the city sights of Kom Ombo, we board the cruise and sail to Edfu town situated on the west bank of the river Nile. On arrival, we proceed to the famous Edfu temple dedicated to god Horus, represented by the Falcon.

This is one of the most beautiful Egyptian temples distinguished by its huge splendid structure that blends Pharaonic and Greek architecture. Visit the Elephantine Island. Enjoy the sights of the Nile River from the deck, as your Nile Cruise sails to Luxor via the Esna Lock. Overnight on board the cruise.

Day 6 - Town of Luxor

After a delicious breakfast on board the cruise, we proceed on a tour of Luxor – the city of palaces. Visit the famous tombs in the Valley of Kings. Visit the temple of Hatshepsut. We then proceed to the Colossi of Memnon, which are the ruins of the funerary tomb of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the only queen who ruled Egypt. Further proceed to visit Karnak and Luxor Temples. Enjoy a Horse Carriage ride this evening at Old Luxor city centre. Later, transfer back to the cruise. Dinner onboard the cruise. Overnight on board the cruise.

Day 7 - Luxor

After breakfast, bid good-bye to all the friends you made on the cruise. After disembarking from the cruise, transfer to your conveniently located hotel in Luxor. On arrival, the rest of the day is at leisure. Enjoy the sights and sounds of this quaint city. Later proceed to the airport, where your memorable Thomas Cook tour comes to an end. Do spare a few minutes to fill in the feedback form and hand it over to your Tour Manager. Your valued suggestions will be most appreciated. Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Egyptian tour.