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7 Days Cairo and Luxor Family Holiday
Egypt 7 Days Cairo and Luxor Family Holiday Package by Sleeper Train will explore attractions with the famous history in and around Cairo and visit the Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx monument, and the Egyptian Museum, which is the largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art in the world.
Next on the itinerary, explore the Citadel of Saladin and visit the Alabaster Mosque. After that, Drive to Old Coptic Cairo and visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue, Church of St. Barbara, and Church of St. Sergius. Finally, enjoy shopping in Khan El Khalili bazaars at the end of the tour.
Travel by sleeper train to discover famous history in and around Luxor, visiting some of the most important relics of Ancient Egypt. Firstly, visit the Valley of the Kings, which most tourists visit and where most of the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs are located, the Temple of Hatshepsut is one of the most beautiful of the royal mortuary temples, the two Colossi of Memnon.
Enjoy with your guide the famous history of the Temple of Karnak a city of temples built over 2000 years, and the Temple of Luxor which is close to the Nile and parallel with the riverbank.
We most often visit the hotels and accommodations listed below on this tour. We may occasionally exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
The first thing you can expect when traveling with Min Travel is a safe journey that arrives in plenty of time. We handpick our representatives and drivers for their demeanor and fantastic knowledge of Brisbane’s highways and byways. If there is a problem on the roads that can be avoided, it will be. You can also expect: But wait…there’s more?
Upon arrival in Cairo, our Min Travel representative will assist you through passport control formalities, luggage identification & portage will greet you. You will be transferred by a private A/C car or mini-bus to your hotel to check in and Overnight in Cairo.
Following breakfast, check out of the hotel. The day starts with a guided tour in Giza to visit the legendary majestic Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerionos to view these spectacular man-made monuments. Afterward, a time of the great Sphinx; guarding the Royal Burial Chambers and the temple of Cheops.
Next is a visit to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, established in 1902, near the city center of Cairo. On display is a rare collection of 5,000 years of art — the world’s largest and most precious collection of Egyptian art. Finally, the end of-the-day tour transferred to the rail station to board an overnight sleeper train to Luxor.
Arrive in Luxor, and check in to the hotel. The day starts with a guided tour of the Valley of the Kings, where the ancient mummies have been discovered the Valley of the Kings has two components – the East Valley and the West Valley, it is the East Valley that most tourists visit and where most of the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs are located.
The tour ends with a visit to the Temple of Hatshepsut named Deir El Bahari, one of the most beautiful of the royal mortuary temples, and the two Colossi of Memnon. After that, return to the hotel. The remainder of the day is free for leisure Overnight in Luxor.
Optional: Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple.
Optional: Hot Balloon Over Luxor.
Following breakfast, check out of the hotel. The day starts with a visit to the Temple of Karnak. It is a city of temples built over 2000 years and dedicated to the Theban triad of Amon, Mut, and Khonsu. For the largely uneducated ancient Egyptian population, this could only have been the place of the gods. It is the mother of all religious buildings, the largest ever made, and a place of pilgrimage for nearly 4,000 years.
In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Luxor, which is close to the Nile and parallel to the riverbank. King Amenhotep III who reigned 1390-53 BC, built this beautiful temple and dedicated it to Amon-Re, king of the gods, his consort Mut, and their son Khonsu, in the evening transferred to the railway station to board the sleeper train to Cairo.
Arrive at Cairo railway station. Your guide for the day will pick you up and begin your guided tour in Islamic Cairo – we start at the Citadel Fortress with a visit to the Mohammed Ali Mosque (the Alabaster mosque). The Citadel was built by Salah-El-Din, in the 12th Century and was the seat of power for the following 700 years. On the premises is the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, one of the landmarks of Cairo whose minaret can be seen from any part of the city. The Mohammed Ali mosque was built in Turkish style and very similar to the Blue Mosque in Turkey.
Our next stop is in Coptic Cairo, home of some of the oldest Christian churches in the world, and retraces the steps where Mary and Joseph walked thousands of years ago. Firstly, visit the Hanging Church, also known as El Muallaqa, which was dedicated to the Virgin Mary and was believed to have been built at the end of the 3rd century on the outer wall you will see the Greek Church of St. George.
Following is a visit to the Church of St. Sergius, a perfect example of a Coptic church and monastery it was founded at the end of the 4th century and it stands on a crypt that is said to have sheltered the holy family during their flight from Egypt.
Our tour will conclude with a visit to St. Barbara’s Church, built between the 4th and 5th centuries. It has preserved the ruins of Saint John.
Next on our agenda is a visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaars. Finally, at the end of the day the tour transferred you to the hotel Overnight in Cairo.
This day will be free for your activities.
Alexandria Day Tour (Optional).
After breakfast, at the hotel, our Min Travel representative will pick you up. Then, transfer you to the airport and assist you at the airport, through final departure.
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To book a tour to Egypt, we suggest that you view our Egypt tour packages Page on the website, which includes many tours that are being taken by most of the tourists coming to Egypt. If you intend to make any changes or customize your travel itinerary, you can request a quote by filling out our online query form or sending us an email at: info@mintravel.net
To book a special offer, we suggest that you view the “Special Offers” page on the website to view the itineraries that we commonly offer. If you intend to make any changes or customize your travel itinerary, you can request a quote by sending us an email at: booking@mintravel.net
We recommend that your travel bookings should be made 06- 08 months in advance, especially if you are traveling between October – April (high tourist season) and May – December, the New Year holiday season. We highly recommend booking your tour in advance. However, in the case of late/last-minute bookings, we should be able to accommodate them depending on hotel availability.
No, we don’t sell both international and domestic ticketing.
You will be picked up by our representative at the arrival hall of the particular International Airport of Egypt. You should not leave the Airport without our representative if you are to be picked up. Our representative will be holding a welcome board with your name on it. If you are part of a group, the name of the group will be mentioned on the welcome board.
Yes, Min Travel has special rates with many hotels all over Egypt. We are sure that we will be able to offer you the hotels for your budget in the destination wanted by you. As for hotels are concerned. We have hotels of every standard in Egypt. You will find some of the world-class hotels in Egypt. Do inform us what kind of hotels you are looking for, and also make arrangements for big conferences, Meetings, and incentives. You can also book specialized holiday Packages.
English is widely spoken and understood at almost all tourist centers. All our guides are qualified and government-recognized. They assist you during your sightseeing in Egypt. We arrange guides who can speak German, French, Spanish, Japanese, Italian, or Chinese. Tour guides will help you not only in your sightseeing but also can help you understand Egypt better and give you useful tips for your Journey to Egypt!
Egyptians are hospitable and friendly people. Most of the people you talk to you will find friendly. Always speak to the people you feel like talking to. Avoid people who are too eager to help you or want you to buy you something.
We advise our guests to drink bottled water and bottled drinks. Coffee Tea should be taken hot. If you are traveling without a guide in Egypt you may ask the waiter not to put any chilies in the ordered dish. It is suggested to stick to only cooked foods and to eat fresh fruits after removing their skin.
Tipping is a way of life in Egypt and bus drivers and tour guides expect it at restaurants. Having said this, you still retain the right to the tip and it is highly dependent on your satisfaction with the services received.
Here is a rough guide to tipping:
A bus driver for a group day tour: LE 150,-
Guide for a group day tour: LE 200,-
The bus driver for a private day tour: LE 100,-
Guide for a private day tour: LE 150,-
Baggage handling: LE 05, – per bag per trip
These tips will be given to the driver, and guide after the services.
Nile Cruise: The Tip is about 3 to 5 US$ Per Person per Night.
For Example, if you are 2 Persons and have a 4 Nights Cruise your Tip Amount will be 4 US$ x 4 Nights x 2 Persons = 32 US$.
So you Leave 32 US$ at the End of your Cruise Trip.
Most foreign currencies, cash, or traveler’s cheque can easily be changed in Egypt. There are many exchange bureaus in the larger cities but they mainly only deal in cash. Visa and MasterCard are suitable for cash advances and American Express JCB cards and Euro cards can be used in a wide range of shops and hotels. If you travel to lesser tourist areas while touring Egypt, the best currencies are US dollars, Pounds Sterling, and Egyptian Pounds.
Banking is usually open Sunday to Thursday: 0830 to 1400 hours.
All the major currencies including Euro and US $ are accepted in Egypt. Also, all the major credit cards (Visa, Masters, and American Express) are accepted in Egypt.
We need 50% of the total tour cost at the time of the confirmation of the tour. This is to be sure that you’re booking a genuine one and we can go ahead with the reservations. The rest of the Payment must be upon arrival on a Cash Basis.
Deciding when to come to Egypt depends a lot on where you want to go. Everywhere south of Cairo is uncomfortably hot in the summer months (June-August), especially Luxor and Aswan, so winter (December-February) is the best time to visit these areas. Summer is also the time when the Mediterranean coast is at its most crowded, but winter in Cairo can get pretty cool. March to May or September to November is the best time to enjoy the warm days without the crush of bodies on the beaches and the midday heat of high summer.
Our Private Tour Package means you will have your own private local tour guide, private vehicle, and private driver for your group. You don’t have to share the vehicle with others. Your tour guide will take care of only your group. With the help of your private tour guide.
If you are traveling with your family or a group of friends, a private tour for your group is ideal. As you will have more people in the group, the price won’t be much higher than a join-in group tour. It is an excellent way to save money and enjoy ultimate service.
Passports should be valid for at least six months after you depart from the country. Please do not bring an almost full or almost expired passport. Visa arrangements are the responsibility of the traveler, and requirements are subject to change by the local authorities.
We recommend that you contact your closest Egyptian consulate or embassy for current information about your nationality.
In general official advice is that all nationalities obtain their Egypt visas in advance, as we cannot guarantee that you can get them at the airport. Or you can get An online e-visa. Please do not use any other website as many scam sites are offering Egypt e-visas.
In practice, however, many nationalities (including British and European, Australian, New Zealand, USA, and Canadian) can and do obtain their visas on arrival at Cairo airport. The process is much quicker and simpler, the cost is currently US$25 p/p and must be paid in hard currency (i.e. GBP, USD, or EUR) – you’ll be given a change in local currency if necessary.
There are no forms to fill in and you don’t need to bring passport photos. Visas are issued at one of the bank desks in the immigration hall before you get to passport control. Our representative will have met you by this stage and will assist with the process.
All African & Indian nationals, and some others, will need to obtain their visas in advance.
