Sun East Tours

 

Itinerary

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• Optional experiences
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Vacation type: Sun EAST Tours

Brochure   : Winter & Summer

Private Tour

 

17 Days / 16 Nights

3 Nights Cairo

1 Night Sleeper Train

1 Night Aswan

3 Nights Nile Cruise (Aswan& Luxor)

1 Night Luxor

3 Nights Sharm El- Sheikh

1 Night St. Catherine

1 Night Amman

2 Nights Petra

 

Daily Itinerary

Day 1:

Arrival to Egypt. Sun East Tours  Representative will meet you at the airport, assist you through customs and will be with you to help you check into your hotel,  review your itinerary, answer questions and most of all, help to make sure that your trip will be of the best experiences you’ve ever had.

Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

 

Day 2: (B)

Breakfast. Then Meet with your Egyptologist tour guide at the lobby to enjoy your tour visiting to:

• The Egyptian Museum of antiquities. On display is rare collection of 5000 years of art the largest most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world. Over 250,000 genuine artifacts are presented, including an exhibit dedicated to the Tutankhamen collection of treasures, gold, and jewelry.
• Then visit Great Pyramids – Cheops, Chephren & Mykerions. Cheops is the most colossal ever built. It is the last of the seven Wonders of the ancient world that still standing. Next is a close-up look at Sphinx – a huge funeral complex guarded by the legendary lion body with the face of king Chephren
• Then continue to Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Shops in this district are legendary for fine border brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques …etc.

At the end of the day we will transfer you back to your hotel.

(Optional) Nile Dinner Cruise with Show including transportation, dinner, Belly Dancer, Tanura Show.

The cost is 49 Euro per person.

Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

 

Day 3: (B)

Breakfast.

(Optional) Overday trip to Alexandria. Meet with Start your Egyptologist tour guide to start your over day Tour to Alexandria Visiting:

• The Roman Theater (A theater with marble seats up to 800 spectators, Galleries, Section of mosaic flooring & a pleasure garden surrounded by Roman Villas & baths).
• Then visit Pompay’s Pillar.
• Followed by visit to The Catacomb of Kom El-Shoqafa (Tombs on three levels, also contains The Triclinium where relatives used to sit on stone benches to feast the dead, a center with relieves of bearded serpents. Inside, there are 2nd Century AD statues of Sobec & Anubis wearing Roman Armor).
• Followed by Visiting Elsawary,montaza Garden & Alexandria Library& Also from out side you will Visit Qaytbay Citadel & El Mursi Abu Elabas

Back to Cairo by air conditioned car.

The cost is 90 Euro per person

(Optional) Sound and light Show at Pyramids area.

The Cost is 38 Euro Per Person.

Overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

 

Day 4: (B +D)

Breakfast.

Then Meet with your Egyptologist tour guide to enjoy your tour visiting:

• Sakkara is 27-Km Southwest of Cairo. Including a visit to the step Pyramids of Sakkara (The first proper Pyramids built for the king Zoser, it is considered evolution of the Pyramid from the simple Mastaba to the Pyramid in its known form)
  • Followed by a visit to The Pyramids of Unas & Oser-Kaf the Mastaba. Tomb of Mereruka, Ti & Pta-Hotep (carved and painted tombs)
• Then Memphis the ancient capital of Egypt where Colossal Statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx,
  • Then start your tour by visiting The Old part of Cairo, as Egypt was one of the first countries to embrace Christianity. We visit The Church of St. Barbara & Abu-Serga one of the places where the Holy Family rested after fleeing Israel from King Herod. At the turn of the century this little church, which dates from the 10th-century, was the most important pilgrimage spot in Old Cairo for visiting Christian tourists. There are 24 marble columns lining the central court, and a series of 12th-century icons depicting the 12 apostles.
  • Followed by a Visit to The Mosque of Amr Ibn El-Aas the first and oldest mosque ever built on the land of Egypt.

At the end of the day we will transfer you to the train station for your overnight Sleeper train to Aswan. Dinner on the train.

Overnight in sleeping train.

 

Day 5: (B)

Breakfast on the train. Arrival to Aswan, meet and assist by Sun East Tours  representative who will transfer you to your hotel. Check in.

Leisure Day

(Optional) Departures to Abu Simbel visit the Temple of Abu Simbel back to Aswan, The colossal Temple of Abu Simbel built by Ramses II (XIXth. Dynasty) and lately saved from inundation of the Nile waters in among the glories of ancient Egyptian monuments. The temples were built out of a sandstone rock cliff, and representation of the deities to which each was dedicated is carved on its huge façade. Nearby, also saved, lies the small Temple of the King’s wife Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor.

The Cost is 95 Euro Per Person.

Overnight at your hotel in Aswan

 

Day 6: (B + L + D)

Breakfast. Then Meet with Sun East Tours representative at the lobby to Transfer you to the Nile Cruise.

Boarding before lunch, Embarkation. Lunch on board.

• Visit The High Dam which was completed in 1964. From here you can gaze across Lake Nasser.
• The Philae temple Sail by felucca (Egyptian sailboat) to the island of Agilkia. Visit the temple that was removed from their original island of Philae which lies submerged most of the year by the waters of Lake Nasser. The main Temple of Isis and its monuments were built between the 26th-dynasty and the Roman period.
• Sail to Kom Ombo.
• Dinner on board.
• Afternoon Tea. Visit the Temple Shared by The Two Gods Sobek and Haroeris.

Overnight in Edfu.

 

Day 7: (B + L + D)

Breakfast on board.

• Visit The Temple of Horus in Edfu. Cross the lock. Sail to Luxor.
• Afternoon Dinner on board & Galabya party.

Overnight in Luxor.

 

Day 8: (B + L + D)

Breakfast on board.

Start your Day with Visiting the West Bank to see:

• Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Excursion to the Necropolis of Thebes, on the Eastern bank. Crossing the Nile, drive to the Valley of Kings; visit the tombs of various Dynasties, The Temple of Deir El Bahari.
• On the return journey stop at The Colossi of Memnon which are two gigantic sitting statues representing Amenopis III facing the Nile.
• Then visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
• Visit Karnak & Luxor Temples. Excursion to the Luxor Temple to see its courtyard and the granite statues of Ramses the Great Proceed by bus to Karnak, which is a serious of temples, built in different reigns.
• Starting by the Avenue of Sphinxes visit The Unfinished Propylon, The Hypostyle Hall with it’s 134 gigantic columns, The Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tutomosis III, the temple of Amon adorned with lotus and papyrus designs, the Granite Scarbeus of Amenophis III and the Sacred Lake.
• Lunch on board. Afternoon tea. Dinner on board & Belly Dance.

Overnight in Luxor.

 

Day 9: (B)

Breakfast on board. Disembarkation.

Leisure Day

(Optional)  Full Day Tour to Denderah by Nile Cruise

Pick you up from your Hotel at about at 6:00 am onto a cruise sailing to Dandara, enjoying the peaceful river and viewing the farming villages along the river banks. Upon arrival at Dandara, visit Temple of Hathor, goddess of love and joy, which is located on Dendara which is situated at the north of Luxor. It was built by the Ptolemies and Romans in an effort to show their dedication to the main Egyptian gods. Lunch and tea are served on your cruise boat in the afternoon.

The Cost is 80 Euro Per Person

Overnight at your hotel in Luxor

 

Day 10: (B)

Breakfast

(Optional) Hot Balloon: Should you want to make your stay in Luxor an unforgettable. Drifting peacefully over the Valley of King, Valley of the Queens and the Mountain on the Nobles.

The cost is 110 Euro Per Person

Then Meet with Sun East Tours  representative who will transfer you  to the domestic airport. Departure by plane to Sharm El Sheikh. Arrival meets & assists by Sun East Tours representatives and transfer to the hotel.

(Optional) Bedouin Dinner &Egyptian Stars

The cost is 55 Euro per person

Overnight at your hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh.

 

Day 11: (B)

Breakfast.

Leisure Day

(Optional) Full day Tour: Snorkling in Ras Mohammed

Pick you up from your Hotel at about 08.00 am Ras Mohamed National Park is one of Egypt’s most popular dive and snorkeling destinations. With a large variety of fish, corals and sharks calling this part of the Red Sea home, you can expect an exciting day of exploring the underwater world. Soft drinks and mineral waters are available throughout the day, At the end transfer you back to your Hotel.

The cost is 48 Euro per person

Overnight at your hotel in Sharm El Sheikh.

 

Day 12: (B)

Breakfast.

Leisure Day

(Optional)Start your Full Day Tour: Boat trip to Tiran Island with Lunch:

Pick you up from your Hotel Crystal clear blue water, lagoons and colorful coral reefs are waiting to be explored around Tiran Island, located north east of Sharm El Sheikh in the Gulf of Aqaba.
Enjoy sun bathing on the sun deck, snorkeling at the three different spots on the reef and swim with a variety of different colored fishes, on a fantastic day of fun and sun. Soft drinks and mineral waters are available throughout the day, Followed by lunch in the afternoon.

At the end transfer you back to your Hotel in Sharm.

The Cost is 40 Euro Per Person.

Overnight at your hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh.

 

Day13: (B + D)

Breakfast

Transfer by car to Saint Catherine, Then to your Hotel. Check in.

Dinner at the hotel

Then at 01:00 AM you’ll meet  with Sun East Tours representative who will  transfer you to The park of the Monastery to start climbing the mountain either on foot or by camels for about 07 km holding torch batteries.

Reaching the steps (700 steps) then to The Mountain peak, this is about 2200 m above sea level. Waiting for Sun Rise to shoot some photos.

Overnight at your hotel in St.Catherine

 

Day 14: (B + D)

After that start to go down breakfast back to start The visit of the monastery at 09.30

Transfer from St. Catherine to Nuweiba for ferry crossing to Aqaba. Transfer to your hotel in Petra.

Overnight in Petra.

 

Day 15: (B + D)

Breakfast.

Today you will visit Petra, The “Siq”, a long winding fissure between two walls of overhanging cliffs, The famous Treasury, The Street of Facades, The Court House and The Amphitheater.

Overnight in Petra.

 

Day 16: (B + D)

Breakfast, Depart Petra, traveling north to Amman.

On the way visit the crusader’s Castle of Kerak, Continue to Madaba, to visit St. George’s Cathedral and The mosaic map of Jerusalem and to Mountain Nebo, the burial place of Moses perched on a cliff overlooking The Jordan Valley .

Overnight in Amman

 

Day 17: (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Then Meet with Sun East Tours  representative at the lobby to Transfer you to Amman airport and assist you at the airport through final departure formalities.

 

Program Includes:

• 3 Nights hotel accommodation in Cairo on bed and breakfast basis.
• 1 Nights hotel accommodation in Aswan on bed and breakfast basis.
• 1 Nights hotel accommodation in Luxor on bed and breakfast basis.
• 3 Nights Nile cruise (Aswan – Luxor) on Full board basis (sight seeing included).
• 3 Nights hotel accommodation in Sharm El- Sheikh on bed and breakfast basis.
• 1 Night hotel accommodation in St. Catherine on Half Board basis
• 1 Night hotel accommodation in Amman on bed and breakfast basis
• 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Petra on bed and breakfast basis
• 1 Night in Sleeper train on Half Board basis.

Ø     1 Full day tour in Cairo visiting the Egyptian Museum, Pyramids, Sphinx & Khan El Khalili.

Ø     1 Full day tour in Cairo visiting Sakkara, Memphis & Old Cairo

• Free Camel ride in Pyramids area. (10 Minutes for taking photo)
• 1 Full day in St. Catherine visiting the Monastery and Mosses Mountain.
• 1 Full day visit Petra
• 1 Full day visit Amman
• All transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Sharm El-Sheikh, St. Catherine, Aqaba and Petra.
• All your tours and excursions are with private A/C minivan
• The service of meet and assist at all your destinations
• Multilingual expert Egyptologist guide.
• All entrance fees.
• Transfer by A/C car:
  • Sharm El-Sheikh / St. Catherine
  • Catherine / Nuweiba
• Domestic Air fare:
  • Luxor – Sharm El-Sheikh
• Ferry boat:
• Nuweiba to Aqaba.

Excludes:

• International Flights
• Visa entry for Egypt
• Personal items (laundry, telephone calls and meals….etc)
• Tipping
• Any Optional tours

Optionals in your Tours:

• Lunch In the Tour                                                                       EUR 12
•  Solar Boat Museum                                                                  EUR 13
• Inside the Great pyramids                                                          EUR 25
• The Hall of The Mummies in The Egyptian Museum          EUR 16
• Sun Rise Or Sun Set Camel Riding                                      EUR 70
• Over Day Tour: The Suez Canal area                                   EUR 80
• Sound & Light show in Karnak Temple                               EUR 38
• Nubian Village in Aswan                                                     EUR  35

The Program Highlights:

• Giza Tour, Pyramids, Sphinx & Sakkara
• Cairo Tour, Egyptian Museum, Old Cairo
• Aswan Tour, High Dam, Temple of Philae, Kom Ombo Temple, Felucca ride, Temple of Horus at Edfu
• Luxor Tour, Necropolis of Thebes, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon
• Citadel of Salah El Din, Khan El Khalili Bazaar
• Sharm el sheikh Tour, St. Catherine Monastery
• Petra, The famous Treasury, The Street of Facades, The Court House & The Amphitheater.
• Amman, the crusader’s Castle of Kerak, Madaba & Mountain Nebo

 

 

Our Summer Prices

From 1^st May   Till  1^st October

With 5* Deluxe Nile Cruise

 

Price Per Person in DBL Room	3 Star Hotel	4 Star Hotel	5 Star Hotel
USD  ($)	2605	2765	2970
Euro (€)	1790	1900	2040
GBP   (£)	1706	1810	1945
Single Supplement	65%

 

Our Winter Prices

From 1^st October Till  1^st May

With 5* Deluxe Nile Cruise

 

 

Price Per Person in DBL Room	3 Star Hotel	4 Star Hotel	5 Star Hotel
USD  ($)	2805	2980	3160
Euro (€)	1925	2045	2170
GBP   (£)	1835	1950	2070
Single Supplement	65%

 

• These Rates are not valid during

the Christmas, New Year and Easter Periods.

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