Pakistan to Egypt Tour Package: Detailed Itinerary & Inclusions
Package Overview
Duration: 10 Days / 9 Nights
Starting Price: PKR 395,000 per person (based on twin sharing)
Validity: September 2024 – March 2025 (Best Season)
Theme: A Timeless Journey Through Ancient Civilizations
Best For: History Buffs, Culture Enthusiasts, Couples, & Small Groups
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Departure from Pakistan
- Evening departure from Karachi/Lahore/Islamabad to Cairo International Airport (CAI) via direct/major connecting airline (e.g., Qatar Airways, Emirates, EgyptAir).
- Overnight on board.
Day 2: Arrival in Cairo – The Historic Capital
- Morning arrival in Cairo.
- VIP Meet & Assist upon arrival – fast-track through immigration.
- Private transfer to your 5-star hotel overlooking the Nile (e.g., Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir or similar).
- Afternoon at leisure to recover from the flight.
- Evening: Welcome briefing with your Egyptologist guide over traditional Egyptian tea.
- Optional (add-on): Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids.
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3: Cairo – The Great Pyramids & Sphinx
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Full-day guided tour with your Egyptologist:
- Giza Plateau: Explore the Great Pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure. Enter inside one of the pyramids (ticket included).
- The Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple.
- Lunch at a reputable local restaurant with pyramid views.
- Afternoon: Visit the ancient capital of Memphis and the Step Pyramid of Saqqara (the world’s oldest stone structure).
- Return to hotel.
- Evening: Free for shopping at Khan El Khalili Bazaar (transfer provided).
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4: Cairo – Treasures of the Pharaohs
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Visit the world-renowned Egyptian Museum in Tahrir Square (home to King Tutankhamun’s treasures, mummies, and over 120,000 artifacts).
- Afternoon: Visit the Saladin Citadel and the stunning Mohamed Ali Mosque.
- Explore Old Cairo (Coptic Cairo): Visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.
- Evening: Free time or optional Nile Dinner Cruise with folkloric show (highly recommended add-on).
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 5: Fly to Luxor – Embark Nile Cruise
- Early breakfast at hotel.
- Transfer to Cairo Airport for a short flight to Luxor (included).
- Upon arrival, begin your 4-Day/3-Night Nile River Cruise (on a 5-star deluxe ship like MS Salacia or similar).
- Afternoon: Visit the colossal Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
- Board the cruise ship. Lunch and dinner on board.
- Overnight docked in Luxor.
Day 6: Luxor – West Bank & Sailing
- Breakfast on board.
- Cross to the West Bank of the Nile:
- Valley of the Kings (visit 3 royal tombs, excluding Tutankhamun).
- Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut.
- Colossi of Memnon.
- Return to ship for lunch as you begin sailing towards Edfu.
- Afternoon: Enjoy the sun deck and scenery.
- Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 7: Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples
- Breakfast on board.
- Morning visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu (best-preserved temple in Egypt) by horse carriage.
- Sail to Kom Ombo.
- Afternoon visit to the unique Temple of Kom Ombo (dedicated to two gods: Sobek and Horus).
- Sail to Aswan.
- Dinner and overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 8: Aswan – High Dam & Philae Temple
- Breakfast on board.
- Morning tour: Visit the Aswan High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and the beautiful Philae Temple (via motorboat).
- Afternoon: Free time in Aswan.
- Optional (add-on): Memorable trip to Abu Simbel by plane or convoy (highly recommended).
- Farewell dinner on board with Egyptian music.
- Overnight on board in Aswan.
Day 9: Disembark – Fly Back to Cairo
- Breakfast on board. Disembark.
- Transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo (included).
- Transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
- Last-Minute Shopping & Free Time.
- Farewell dinner at a traditional Egyptian restaurant (included).
- Overnight in Cairo.
Day 10: Final Departure from Cairo
- Breakfast at hotel.
- Check out. Free time until your transfer to Cairo International Airport for your return flight to Pakistan, carrying timeless memories.
Package Inclusions (Detailed)
- Flights:
- Return international airfare (Pakistan ⇄ Cairo) on economy class.
- Domestic flights (Cairo ⇄ Luxor and Aswan ⇄ Cairo).
- Visa:
- Egypt tourist visa facilitation upon arrival. (Our representative will assist you at Cairo Airport with all formalities).
- Accommodation:
- Cairo: 4 nights at a 5-star hotel (Nile view room).
- Nile Cruise: 4 nights on a 5-star Deluxe Nile Cruise (full board basis – all meals included).
- Meals:
- Daily buffet breakfast at Cairo hotel.
- Full Board on Cruise: All breakfasts, lunches, and dinners during the 4-day cruise.
- 4 lunches and 2 dinners at local restaurants in Cairo as per itinerary.
- Transfers & Transport:
- All airport transfers (Cairo, Luxor, Aswan) by private air-conditioned vehicles.
- All sightseeing transfers in modern, air-conditioned coaches.
- Domestic flight transfers.
- Tours & Entrance Fees:
- All sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.
- Entrance fees to all sites (Pyramids area, Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Karnak, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae Temple, etc.).
- Expert Licensed Egyptologist Guide for all tours in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan.
- Services:
- Meet, assist, and porterage at airports.
- All applicable local taxes and service charges.
Package Exclusions
- International Airport Taxes (if any not included in ticket).
- Travel Insurance (mandatory and highly recommended).
- Optional tours (Abu Simbel, Nile Dinner Cruise, Sound & Light Show, Hot Air Balloon in Luxor, Tutankhamun’s Tomb entry).
- Personal expenses (minibar, laundry, phone calls, camera/video fees at some sites).
- Tips for guides, drivers, Nile cruise staff, and hotel porters (recommended budget: USD 8-10 per person per day).
- Any item not explicitly mentioned in the “Package Inclusions.”
Important Notes & Terms
- Price is based on double occupancy. Single Supplement: PKR 125,000 extra.
- Child Policy (5-11 years): PKR 315,000 (with extra bed, sharing with 2 adults).
- Booking requires a 40% deposit. Full payment due 30 days before departure.
- The itinerary is subject to change based on Nile cruise sailing schedules and domestic flight timings.
- Visa on arrival is subject to approval by Egyptian immigration authorities. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival.
- A minimum of 2 passengers is required for the tour to operate.
Why Choose This Package?
- Complete Historical Immersion: From the Old Kingdom Pyramids to the New Kingdom temples, all major highlights are covered.
- Expert Guidance: Learn from passionate, licensed Egyptologists, not just regular guides.
- Seamless Logistics: Flights, 5-star hotels, and a premium Nile cruise are perfectly synchronized.
- Stress-Free Travel: Visa assistance, meet-and-greet, and all transfers are arranged.
- Perfect Pace: Balanced mix of guided tours and free time for personal exploration.
