Luxor (Safaga)

Indulge your senses with some of ancient history’s most renowned relics during this scenic and memorable tour of Egypt. The adventure begins with a journey to the world’s greatest open-air museum, Luxor City where you will be exploring the beauty and mystery of Egypt’s ancient temples and tombs. On the following day, fly to Cairo where your adventure continues with visits to the famous Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

Nota Especial: Any guests travelling with Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines should read further below for airline stipulations with regards to bringing this equipment on tour.

AVISO: This program involves extensive walking over uneven ground and is thus not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or for those who require a wheelchair.

Día 1

Upon disembarking the ship in Safaga, you will be met by your guide and depart for the 3.5-hour drive to Luxor. Restrooms are available on the coach therefore no stops are planned along the way. Coaches are escorted along the way.

Upon arrival in Luxor the group will enjoy lunch before crossing the fabulous Nile River by motor boat and proceed to the West Bank area for a visit to the Valley of the Kings. It is here you will find the remarkable tombs of Egypt's ancient kings, their families and other Egyptian nobility.

Aviso: there is a step or two down into the boat, the boat is fully covered but open on the sides.

Ample time is allotted here for you to fully explore this wonderful site. The ticket you receive will include entry to three tombs of your choice. The ground is uneven and there are many steps to enter each of the various tombs.

Next, it's on to Hatshepsut Temple where there will be a short photo stop. This awesome mortuary temple that was buried under sand for centuries was built by Hatshepsut, the only woman to rule as a Pharaoh. Built into the mountainside, it stands as an incredible monument to the powers held by the pharaohs.

A second photo stop follows at the Colossi of Memnon - two massive statues that originally flanked the entrance to Amenhotep III's mortuary temple. Although the temple itself was destroyed in an earthquake and most of its remnants have long since disappeared, these magnificent statues still stand guard today, albeit over an open field.

Finally, a visit will be made to the Luxor Temple. This renowned ancient structure was originally built during the reign of Amenophis the III and then expanded by Ramses II, who added a statue of himself and two obelisks. En la actualidad, solo queda uno de ellos en el templo de Luxor, el otro fue entregado por Mehemet Ali a Luis Felipe en 1831 y hoy se encuentra en la plaza de la Concordia de París. Después de que Alejandro Magno reconstruyera el santuario en el siglo IV a. C., los romanos continuaron reconstruyendo partes del mismo y los musulmanes construyeron una mezquita en el templo.

Aviso: Se permite el ingreso con cámaras de fotos y de video al templo de Luxor. The ground is uneven here.

Following your visit to the Luxor Temple, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in.

In the evening, enjoy a relaxed buffet dinner at your hotel.

Día 2

After an early wake up call, breakfast boxes will be distributed by the hotel before proceeding to the Luxor Airport for a 60-minute flight to Cairo.

Upon arrival in Cairo, considered to be the largest city in Africa and the Middle East, the group will enjoy a buffet breakfast at a deluxe hotel before starting the day’s touring.

Your first visit of the day will be the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Opened in 1902, the museum has over 107 halls displaying the world's largest and richest collection of Egyptian antiquities, including statues, mummies, the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamen. AVISO: there are steps in the museum

After your museum visit, lunch will be offered in a deluxe restaurant before visiting the only remaining wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

The Giza Plateau consists of three major pyramids or tombs, built by the Pharaohs Cheops, his son Chephren and Chephern's son Mykerinus, where their mummified bodies would rest for eternity.

Situated in front of the pyramids of Chephren, is the guardian of this ancient mortuary complex: the legendary Great Sphinx. This monumental statue, with the body of a lion and head of a human, was carved from a single piece of Giza plateau bedrock and is considered a national symbol of both ancient and modern Egypt.

At each site you will have ample time to walk around and take photos although no inside visits are permitted. Please be aware that there will be vendors selling merchandise and camel rides which you should do only at your own risk.

Following the Pyramids visit, drive back to the Cairo Airport for the flight to Hurghada.

Once you have landed in Hurghada, you will be met and transferred to Safaga, about an hour away, where you will re-board the ship.

Programa terrestre paso a paso:

Aviso: el orden de los sitios visitados puede variar para evitar que se llenen demasiado. This program is subject to flight confirmations which are beyond our control. All program details including timings and any flights indicated below are approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.

El equipo de Servicios en Destino le proporcionará los itinerarios finales con los detalles más actualizados una vez que usted esté a bordo del barco. Revise detenidamente el itinerario final para ver si hay más modificaciones.

Día 1

9:00am Disembark the ship in Safaga

9:15am Proceed to the port terminal for security screening

9:30am Depart for the drive to Luxor. The drive is approximately 3.5 hours. Restrooms are available on the bus. No está programada una parada para descansar.

1:00pm Buffet lunch at a deluxe hotel.

2:00pm Proceed to visit the West Bank by motor boat

2:45pm Visit the Valley of the Kings

4:15pm Proceed to Hatshepsut Temple

4:30pm Photo stop at Hatshepsut Temple

4:40pm Proceed to the Colossi of Memnon

4:45pm Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon

4:50pm Drive back to the East Bank

5:30pm Visit Luxor Temple

6:30pm Proceed to your hotel and check in

7-10pm Buffet dinner served at your hotel

Overnight at the Steigenberger Resort Achti or similar hotel

Day 2 – Timings subject to change based on flight details – below is a sample itinerary

4:00am Wake up call, breakfast box provided by the hotel

4:45am Proceed to the Luxor Airport

5:15am Arrive at the Luxor Airport

6:30am Fly to Cairo – _Private Flight

7:30am Arrive at the Cairo International Airport

8:15am Proceed for breakfast

8:45am Breakfast at deluxe restaurant

9:30am Proceed to the Egyptian Museum

9:45am Visit the Egyptian Museum

11:30am Proceed to the Pyramids area

12:15pm Visit the area surrounding the Pyramids and the Sphinx for photos

2:15pm Proceed for lunch

2:30pm Lunch at a deluxe restaurant

3:30pm Drive to the Cairo Airport

4:30pm Arrive at the Cairo Airport

5:30pm Fly to Hurghada – _Private Flight

6:30pm Arrive in Hurghada

7:00pm Drive to Safaga port

8:00pm Arrive at Safaga port and re-embark the ship

Pronóstico del tiempo:

Luxor 34 C and Cairo 30 C

Qué debe traer:

Comfortable clothing, good walking shoes, camera, hat, sunscreen

Moneda:

Egyptian Pound but USD are widely accepted

Electricidad:

220- 240 V. Adaptors are not available therefore we suggest you bring your own travel adaptor should

you require it.

Equipaje:

Domestic flights accommodate one piece of checked (23 KG) and one carry on (8 kg) per person. Should

you exceed this allowance you will be required to pay at the check in counter for any excess.

Carriage of Portable Oxygen Concentrators (POC) or CPAP breathing machines on internal flights per airline regulations (subject to change as each airline has their own regulations)

1. Guests must obtain a Doctor’s Certificate mentioning their medical condition and the need to carry this equipment with them on their flights.

2. The certificate should have attached a picture of the equipment with its description/specifications especially with regards to the type of batteries used (lithium/dry or any other type)

3. These documents need to be sent to the Land Program Team via Reservations at RSSC at least one month prior to travel so that our local operator can begin the notification process with the airline(s).

4. Failure to comply with the above regulations may result in a denial of this equipment at the airport for which Regent Seven Seas Cruises nor our local ground operator be responsible for.

Alojamiento:

Steigenberger Resort Achti or similar hotel

Khaled Ibn El Waleed, Gazirat Al Awameyah, Luxor, Luxor Governorate 85951, Egypt

Teléfono: +20 95 227 4544

* Solo ofrecemos hoteles diferentes en situaciones imprevistas. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards and you will be notified of the change. Si no se le notifican cambios antes de la salida, se alojará en el hotel que figura en este programa.

Documentación:

Passports are required to brought with you on this trip

At this time, Visas are not required for US, EU and Canadian citizens however you should check with your local Egyptian Embassy for further or updated information prior to travel

El programa incluye:

•1 night at the Steigenberger Resort Achti or similar

•One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner

•Bottled water, tea, coffee, one soda or one bottle of beer/one glass of local wine with meals

•Entrance fees, guides and touring as per the itinerary

•Domestic economy class flights per the itinerary

No incluye:

•Any meals and drinks not listed above

•Gratuities

•Personal expenses and hotel incidentals including mini bar and room service

Aviso: Los programas terrestres que incluyen numerosos días en la costa incluyen actividades prolongadas y aquellos de duración más corta ofrecen, en general, actividades más moderadas. Sin embargo, cada programa varía y los huéspedes deben estar preparados para lidiar con distintas superficies, entre ellas, pendientes, adoquines, arena y senderos naturales o de grava. Es posible que haya que subir escaleras o escalones. Se les recomienda a los huéspedes que estén en silla de ruedas o que tengan problemas de movilidad que consulten con la línea de cruceros con anticipación para comprobar si alguna parte del programa de excursión no es apta según su situación particular. Ropa adecuada para el clima: se recomienda el uso de sombreros, gafas de sol y calzado bajo y cómodo.

Todos los programas terrestres cuentan con capacidad limitada y están sujetos a disponibilidad. Los programas que no alcanzan la cantidad mínima de participantes requerida están sujetos a cancelación. Los precios publicados también están sujetos a cambios que dependen del aumento de los costos del transporte, de los servicios terrestres o de la fluctuación de la moneda. Después de la compra, el precio está garantizado y no está sujeto a cambios. Los programas por tierra durante el crucero deben comprarse hasta 60 días antes de la fecha de partida. Las cancelaciones realizadas 60 días o menos antes de la fecha de partida están sujetas a una multa por cancelación del 100%.