Ancient Egypt and Modern Qatar

Ancient Egypt and Modern Qatar

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Ancient Egypt and Modern Qatar

11 Days Starting in Cairo, Egypt and ending in Doha, Qatar

Visiting: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Doha

Tour operator:

Indus Travels

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 22

Physical rating:

Easy

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Cruise

Interests:

Cultural, History, Ruins-Archaeology

Activities:

Boat/Cruise Excursion, Sightseeing

From: $2362

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the wonders of Ancient Egypt and the modern marvels of Qatar. Begin your adventure in Cairo, exploring the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Cruise along the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo. Experience the grandeur of Aswan's High Dam and the Philae Temple. Transition to the contemporary allure of Doha, where you can stroll along the Corniche, visit the National Museum, and explore the vibrant Souq Waqif and Pearl Island. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and seamless travel with private transfers and flights.

Highlights

  • Gaze at the Great Sphinx of Giza, a mythical creature with the head of a human and the body of a lion

  • Visit the legendary Valley of the Kings, the major burial ground for most of the royal pharaohs

  • Get on a scenic 4-day cruise excursion from Luxor to Aswan and explore significant historical sites

  • Walk around Doha's Corniche area and see traditional dhows with a view of the stunning skyline

  • Discover the National Museum, Souq Waqif, and Pearl Island, among Doha's key attractions

  • Explore the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temples

  • Visit the Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo Temple

  • See Aswan's High Dam and the Philae Temple

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo Arrival

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Egypt! Cairo, named Al-Qahirah in Arabic, is not only one of Africas largest cities (population of 17 million) but a bustling political and cultural center of the Arab world The Egyptian is home to a population of 17 million people. The citys old quarters retain their ancient charm with many streets still relevant to descriptions given to them by medieval chroniclers. Modern Cairos architecture is distinguished by Ottoman and later European influences, particularly in commercial architecture as the citys population boomed during the 19th century. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.




Overnight in Cairo

Day 2: Cairo – Luxor (By Flight) – Cruise Embarkation (B/L/D)

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: cruise ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning you will be transferred back to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, you will be escorted to the cruise ship for boarding. This will be your home for the next four nights. Enjoy lunch on board. In the afternoon you will visit the Luxor and Karnak Temples. Luxor Temple was the center of the most important festival; the Opet Festival. Built primarily by Amenhotep III and Ramses II, the temple served as a setting for the rituals of the festival, held to reconcile the human aspect of the ruler with his divine office. The procession of images of the royal family began at Karnak and ended at the Luxor Temple. Karnak Temple was erected in 1928 BC as a small shrine dedicated to Amun, the god of Thebes. The Temple of Karnak consists of three main temples, smaller enclosed temples, and several outer temples — all constructed over 1300 years. The three main temples of Mut, Monthu, and Amun are enclosed by enormous brick walls, with the temple of Amun in the center. Karnak is the largest temple in Egypt and one of the oldest temple compounds on earth.



Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor

Day 3: Luxor - Edfu (B/L/D)

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: cruise ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will cross the freshly constructed Luxor Bridge to visit the Valley of the Kings. This includes the tombs of the Theban rulers, Seti I and Tutankhamen. The Valley of the Kings is home to many pharaonic tombs of the New Kingdom, including those of King Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great. Each king's formal name and the title are inscribed in his tomb, adorned with images and statues. Most of the tombs were cut into limestone following a similar pattern: three corridors, an antechamber, and a sunken sarcophagus chamber. Explore several incredible Royal Tombs. From there you will visit the Valley of the Queens which includes 75 to 80 tombs. These tombs belong to Queens of the 18th, 19th, and 20th Dynasties. Among these lies the famous tomb of Nefertiti, one of the five wives of Ramses II. From there you will tour The Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the only woman Pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt. The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut of the 18th dynasty was built just north of the Middle Kingdom temple of Mentuhotep Nebhepetre, amid the bay of cliffs known as Deir El-Bahri. In ancient times the temple was called Djeser-djeseru, meaning the sacred of sacred. The female pharaoh chose to build her temple in a valley sacred to the Theban Goddess of the west, on a direct axis with Karnak Temple of Amun on the East Bank. After lunch on board, you will sail to Edfu via Esna. Ancient Nubia was known to the pharaohs as the “Land of Gold,” and its wealth and lands were eventually incorporated into Egypt around 1500 BC. You may join your shipmates for afternoon tea.




Overnight on board

Day 4: Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan (B/L/D)

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: cruise ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy breakfast on board before you visit the Temple of Edfu. This temple is not only the best-preserved ancient temple in Egypt but also the second largest after Karnak. It was believed that the temple was built on the site of the great battle between Horus and Seth. Hence, the current temple was but the last in a long series of temples built on this location. You will then sail to Kom Ombo and have lunch and afternoon tea onboard the ship. In the afternoon you may disembark the ship and enjoy a short walk to the Temples of Kom Ombo. This temple complex consists of two temples: The Temple of Sobek and the Temple of Haroeris. In ancient times, sacred crocodiles basked in the sun on the riverbank nearby. The Temple has scant remains, due first to the changing Nile, then the Copts who used it as a church, and finally by builders who used the stones for new buildings. As we sail toward Ancient Nubia you may participate in an Egyptian Galabeya Party.




Overnight on board in Aswan

Day 5: Aswan (B/L/D)

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: cruise ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). You will also visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam's construction. The High Dam, just north of the border between Egypt and Sudan lies the Aswan High Dam, a huge rock-filled dam that captures the world's longest river, the Nile, in the world's largest artificial reservoir, Lake Nasser. The dam, known as “Sadd El-Aali” in Arabic, was completed in 1970 after 10 years of work. Later you may enjoy a short trip on a motorboat to discover the Philae Temple. The boat ride will bring the visitor to a magnificent vista of the island, before landing at what would have been the ancient quay on the south side. The temple was dedicated to the goddess Isis and has many legends connected to it. The most well-known legend tells the story of how Isis found the heart of Osiris here after he was murdered by his brother Seth.




Overnight on board

Day 6: Aswan (Disembarkation) - Cairo (By Flight) (B/-/-)

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Disembark the cruise after breakfast. From there you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. There, you will be met and escorted back to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure or perhaps take an optional tour.




Overnight in Cairo

Day 7: Cairo (B/-/-)

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will visit the Pyramids and Sphinx — reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the Seven Wonders of the World.  A single pyramid is built from 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing approximately two and one-half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the awe and wonder which so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is particularly interesting since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the Pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, dating to the time of Chephren (2620 BC). Sculpted from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high & 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lions body. Afterwards, you will return to the hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure.  Explore the city or perhaps book one of the following optional tours.




Overnight in Cairo

Day 8: Cairo – Doha (By Flight) (B/-/-)

Location: Doha

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today after breakfast, you will be transferred back to Cairo International Airport for your flight to Doha. On arrival at Doha International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Relax and unwind.




Overnight in Doha

Day 9: Doha (B/-/-)

Location: Doha

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy the day at leisure or consider the following optional tour.




Overnight in Doha

Day 10: Doha (B/-/-)

Location: Doha

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy the day at leisure or consider the following optional tour.




Overnight in Doha

Day 11: Doha (B/-/-)

Location: Doha

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today you will be transferred back to Doha International Airport for your flight back home.

What's Included

  • 06 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed Deluxe hotels or similar

    Accommodation for six nights in deluxe hotels on a twin-sharing basis.

  • 04 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at the listed Deluxe cruise ship or similar

    Accommodation for four nights on a deluxe cruise ship on a twin-sharing basis.

  • Daily Buffet breakfast

    Daily buffet breakfast is included.

  • Full board during your four-night cruise

    Full board meals are provided during the four-night cruise.

  • Meet and greet at Cairo & Doha International Airports

    Meet and greet service at Cairo and Doha International Airports.

  • All Arrival and departure airport transfers

    All arrival and departure airport transfers are included.

  • Transportation in a private AC vehicle

    Transportation in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

  • All Sightseeing as per the itinerary

    All sightseeing tours as per the itinerary.

  • All Entrance fees as per the itinerary

    All entrance fees to sites as per the itinerary.

  • The Karnak Temple and Luxor Temples

    Guided visits to the Karnak Temple and Luxor Temples.

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What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities

    Personal items, tips, and gratuities are not included.

  • Arrival and departure transfers for land only passengers

    Arrival and departure transfers for land-only passengers are not included.

  • Items not mentioned as included

    Any items not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with private AC vehicles for all transfers and sightseeing, including domestic flights within Egypt and a regional flight from Cairo to Doha.

Accommodation

Enjoy 6 nights in deluxe hotels on a twin-sharing basis and 4 nights aboard a deluxe cruise ship, with daily buffet breakfast and full board during the cruise.

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  • What type of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes travel in private air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers and sightseeing, as well as domestic flights within Egypt and a regional flight from Cairo to Doha.

  • What kind of accommodation is included in the tour?

    The tour includes 6 nights in deluxe hotels on a twin-sharing basis and 4 nights aboard a deluxe cruise ship, with daily buffet breakfast and full board during the cruise.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    Yes, daily buffet breakfast is included, and full board meals are provided during the four-night cruise.

  • What are some of the key historical sites visited during the tour?

    The tour includes visits to the Great Sphinx of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temples, Edfu Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan's High Dam, and the Philae Temple.

  • Is there a meet and greet service at the airports?

    Yes, there is a meet and greet service at Cairo and Doha International Airports.

  • Are entrance fees to the sites included in the tour package?

    Yes, all entrance fees to sites as per the itinerary are included.

  • Is there a guided tour of the Pyramids and Sphinx?

    Yes, the tour includes a guided visit to the Grand Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

  • What kind of activities are available during the cruise?

    During the cruise, you will have guided visits to historical sites such as the Luxor and Karnak Temples, the Valley of the Kings, the Edfu Temple, and the Kom Ombo Temple. There are also shore excursions included.

  • Are there any optional tours available during the free days?

    Yes, there are optional tours available during the free days in Cairo and Doha.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.

  • If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?

    You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.

  • Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?

    In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.

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Joyce Elyse Baumbach  

The tour organized by Indus Travels ...

16-Dec-2022

The tour organized by Indus Travels was flawless. Hotels, tours, and transportation all impressed me. We had a very relaxing time knowing what was happening at each stage. The scenery and activities were fantastic and did not disappoint. The highlight of the trip was definitely Galapagos Islands.

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This is my fourth Indus...

20-Aug-2024

This is my fourth Indus trip coming up. I love the way the app works. I love the way the trips are organized and small groupings. I love the accommodations. I love the transportation it’s just top-notch service for individual traveler. I just completed my fourth trip with This and I have already signed up for my up-and-coming fifth trip with Indus travel. Once again, I have to say the service of this is absolutely top-notch service. I am so grateful to have this opportunity to travel and style and comfort. The organization of this is top-notch service from start to finish.. I have to say this sales management and associate team is absolutely amazing which basically allows me to continuously book my trips through end this. My travel life is to travel to as many countries as possible, and it will all be done through excellent job. I would like to give a special thanks to Rachel P. And Ravi., I have been involved with Rachel for the past five years and I will continue to travel within due to the fact that she makes this such a pleasant experience. Great job to her..

Neeraj Nauhwaar (Google Reviewer)  

Booked Mystical Egypt tour with...

07-Dec-2023

Booked Mystical Egypt tour with them visiting Cairo and a 03 Nights Cruise from Luxor to Aswan in May. All services were perfect since the time we arrived at the airport, we were met by a hospitable Indus Representative who helped us with the purchase of local SIM and currency exchange. He was always there in time to assist for transfers. The Amwaj Cruise which we took from Luxor to Aswan was a Gem. We had great guides and all sightseeing worked like a clockwork. We enjoyed visiting Karnak Temples, Temples of Edfu, Kom Ombo and the boat ride to see Phillae Temple. Evening entertainment on cruise were great and engaging. In Cairo and Aswan, we had ample leisure time to explore on own, the Pyramids were impressive and visiting Khan e Khalili was fun. Overall and impressive and enjoyable tour, Thanks to Indus Travels!

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Recently went on a Rhine...

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Recently went on a Rhine River Cruise, a first for me. I must say the experience was exceptional, their tagline says. The group I was with were some of the most fun and interesting set of people I've ever traveled with. The ground transportation arrangements were top notch and comfortable. Variety in menu that we were provided with in the cruise was astounding. I was a bit worried if they'd have much options for me as I'm a vegetarian. But they not only had options, the taste was something I'd savor for foreseeable future. There's a reason Rhine cruises are popular owing to it's serene and picturesque route. Guided tours were very informative and gave us a bit of an insight of German culture. We had good amount of time to explore the towns on our own too. Strasbourg and Cochem were my favorite stops. Luckily the weather worked in our favour and it didn't rain the way it was predicted originally. No one from our group wanted the tour to end. If this trip was any indication, I can't wait to book my next trip with Indus Travels.

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My wife and I travelled...

02-Jul-2024

My wife and I travelled with Indus on the essentials Portugal Spain Switzerland and Italy tour last October and had the time of our lives. The tour was very well planned we visited a lot of the highlights the countries had to offer. The tour went very smoothly with knowledgeable guides and courteous drivers. We would highly recommend travelling with Indus.

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Indus Travel runs a highly...

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Indus Travel runs a highly professional organization. From customer service to brochures, bookings, tour guides, etc. and the consideration for their customers is superb. This was the first time I had travelled with Indus Travels. We took the Taste of Portugal Tour. Group numbers are small, accommodation comfortable and food excellent. The expert guide who accompanied us was outstanding - passionate, informative, engaging, and entertaining. This company is obviously at the heart of the itinerary planning, and attention to detail is second to none. I would highly recommend this company to anyone wanting a fun, relaxed, educational vacation with fine food - they will deliver! We will never forget this trip and we are already planning for another one to Wonders of Italy, Vienna, Budapest, and Prague.

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16-Nov-2022

Indus Travels did an excellent job planning the trip to Italy. We were on Best of Italy in Oct 2022. The tour was 5 stars all the way. The hotel accommodations were comfortable and clean & guides were top-notch.

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We were looking for a...

07-Oct-2023

We were looking for a customized, small group tour. We took a chance on Indus without knowing much about the company. We just returned from our trip to Greece and are more than highly please and satisfied with our experience. They planned an amazing itinerary, booked amazing hotels, hired knowledgeable tour guides and arranged high quality transportation services. Everyone went above and beyond to please us. We are already planning a trip for next year (2024) and will definitely use Indus to do so.

Carole Pollack (Google Reviewer)  

Glimpse of Egypt Quick paced tour...

11-Jul-2023

Glimpse of Egypt Quick paced tour taken after Egypt opened back up to tourists, particularly Americans. Went in November and weather was beautiful. Decent hotels and overnight Nile cruise. You will see a lot on this tour and be aware there are some early wake ups. Lots of walking but doable if you're in decent shape. Overall a fun tour with all the sites you have only seen in books!

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Indus has some very good...

24-May-2024

Indus has some very good tour itineraries at very competitive prices. I called with several specific questions about land only vs. air included, and they were immediately responsive, and within hours had the website description updated to assist anyone else who might have the same questions. I called again with specific questions about insurance, and the first person to answer the phone was completely knowledgeable based on past experience and gave me good advice. Four stars vs. five only because I just made the booking yesterday, and withhold one pending how this whole trip turns out two months from now.

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    Indus Travels requires a minimum deposit of 25% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 45 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of indus travels charges.

    Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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