Travel details
USD 3,750
/ per person
Note: The displayed price is the price at the time of application.
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Duration |
Departure in 2026/12 | 8 days |
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Participants |
2 person(s)（Adults 2 person(s)、Children 0 person(s)） |
Travel story
On the sandy land, time is layered.
The prayers of kings have turned to stone and still support the sky.
A journey walking straight toward that center.
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A grand tour of Egypt that follows the symbols of ancient civilization head-on and without omission.
From the three great pyramids of Giza to a Nile River cruise, Luxor, and Abu Simbel, this trip turns every scene you saw in textbooks into a real-life experience.
With an unwavering route and a Japanese-speaking guide accompanying you, this is an eight-day journey to proudly savor the core of Egypt.
Signature points
Completely covering the highlights of ancient Egypt
From the three great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx to the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and the Great Temple of Abu Simbel. This is the quintessential classic route that thoroughly visits the World Heritage sites and representative ruins you can’t miss when touring Egypt. While experiencing the different architectural styles and religious views of each era, you can gain a three-dimensional sense of the flow of ancient civilization.
Gracefully traverse by Nile River cruise
From Luxor to Aswan, indulge in luxurious time visiting temple cities while surrendering to the flow of the Nile. Staying on a cruise turns the journey itself into an experience, allowing you to feel the setting of ancient civilization in three dimensions. Including sunsets viewed from the deck and quiet morning scenes, it’s a special moment to appreciate Egypt as a "landscape."
Peace of mind with a Japanese-speaking guide
At major sightseeing spots, a Japanese-speaking guide will provide careful explanations. You’ll gain deep understanding of historical backgrounds, myths, and dynastic relationships, enabling a fulfilling Egypt experience that doesn’t end with simply "seeing." Support is provided for complex transfers, domestic flights, and cruise arrangements, so even first-time visitors to Egypt can confidently enjoy the classic route.
Itinerary
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Egypt - cairo
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Private vehicle transfer
After arrival in Cairo, you will need to obtain a visa at the airport.
Our tour assistant will guide you, please wait in front of immigration.
[English Assistant]
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Pyramid of Djoser / Djoserʼs complex (exterior only)
One of Egypt’s oldest stone structures, dating to around the 27th century BCE and attributed to the architect Imhotep. Centered on a stepped pyramid, the large funerary complex includes colonnades and courtyards, allowing you to experience from the exterior the worldview of early Old Kingdom kingship and religious rituals.
[Japanese Guide]
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Pyramid of Unas (if open)
The pyramid of the last king of the Fifth Dynasty, whose interior bears some of the oldest religious writings, the "Pyramid Texts". Although small in scale, the walls covered in hieroglyphs are impressive. If open, the interior can be visited and provides valuable material for understanding ancient beliefs about the afterlife.
[Japanese Guide]
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Serapeum (the giant burial site of the sacred Apis bulls)
An underground necropolis for the sacred Apis bulls. Long corridors lined with enormous granite sarcophagi, whose scale and weight are overwhelming. It is one of Saqqara’s highlights where you can experience ancient Egyptian religion, in which animal worship and royal cult were intertwined.
[Japanese Guide]
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Private vehicle transfer
After sightseeing, our staff "tour assistant" will accompany you to the hotel (they will assist with check-in).
[English Assistant]
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Cairo Taj Tower
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Breakfast
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Gizaʼs three great pyramids (World Heritage)
The three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure are magnificent monuments symbolizing ancient Egypt. These massive stone structures built in antiquity still exert an overwhelming presence and testify to the advanced engineering and the power of kingship of the ancient civilization.
[Japanese Guide]
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Special panoramic viewpoint overlooking seven pyramids
A lookout on a desert rise from which you can view multiple pyramid groups scattered around Giza. It offers a sweeping panorama of the pyramids set against the vast desert and the nearby city—an especially popular spot for photography.
[Japanese Guide]
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Sphinx Temple / The Sphinx
Ruins of an ancient temple complex built from massive stone blocks and closely associated with the Sphinx. From the orderly rows of stone columns and chambers you can sense aspects of ancient Egyptian rituals and beliefs.
The Sphinx is a colossal statue roughly 70 meters long, with a human head and lionʼs body, symbolizing ancient Egyptian civilization. Believed to have been built during Khafreʼs reign, it stands in Giza as a symbol of royal authority and protection.
[Japanese Guide]
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Lunch
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Nile dinner cruise with show
A dinner cruise that gracefully sails the Nile while you admire Cairoʼs illuminated nightscape. Onboard, belly dancing and folkloric dance performances are presented, and you can enjoy Egyptian cuisine accompanied by music. Itʼs a splendid nighttime experience fitting to conclude the journey.
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Cairo Taj Tower
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Flight to Luxor
Domestic flight from Cairo airport to Luxor.
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Egypt - Luxor
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Private vehicle transfer
After arrival, we will assist you with check-in to the cruise ship.
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Lunch
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Valley of the Kings where successive pharaohs rest
A network of rock-cut tombs where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried, located on Luxorʼs west bank. Inside the tombs carved into the hills are vivid wall paintings and hieroglyphs depicting beliefs about the afterlife and mythological worlds. Famous for the discovery of Tutankhamunʼs tomb, it is one of ancient Egyptʼs premier archaeological sites.
[Japanese Guide]
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The grand Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
A magnificent mortuary temple built in three terraced levels against a sheer cliff face, symbolizing the authority of Queen Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh. Its orderly colonnades and vast terraces are impressive, and the design that integrates with the natural terrain is considered an architectural masterpiece of antiquity.
[Japanese Guide]
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Colossi of Memnon
Two giant stone statues about 18 meters high standing in front of Amenhotep IIIʼs mortuary temple, symbolic of Luxorʼs west bank. Once lined up to guard the temple entrance, the imposing figures still rise from the wide plain and are an enduring remnant of ancient Thebesʼ glory.
[Japanese Guide]
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Dinner
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Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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The vast Karnak Temple with its monumental hypostyle hall
A huge temple complex on Luxorʼs east bank and one of ancient Egyptʼs largest religious sites. The hypostyle hall, with its forest of columns exceeding 20 meters in height, is particularly awe-inspiring, and the reliefs and inscriptions of the kings tell a grand history. The temple group, expanded over long periods, symbolizes the prosperity of ancient Thebes.
[Japanese Guide]
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Luxor Temple
A temple located on the east bank of the Nile, built as an important religious facility dedicated to the god Amun. The avenue lined with colossal statues of Ramses II and rows of columns is impressive, and the site is enveloped in a magical atmosphere when illuminated at night. Along with the Karnak Temple, it is a World Heritage site representing ancient Thebes.
[Japanese Guide]
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Temple of Horus at Edfu
A very well-preserved temple built during the Ptolemaic period. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, its massive pylon and wall reliefs are highlights. The temple bears detailed inscriptions of late ancient Egyptian religious rituals and myths, allowing visitors to tangibly feel the contemporary world of belief.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Please enjoy a relaxing cruise.
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Lunch
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Kom Ombo Temple
An unusual double-structured temple built along the Nile, dedicated simultaneously to the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. It features a symmetrical design, and carvings of medical instruments remain on the walls. It is also a scenic spot with beautiful views at dusk.
[Japanese Guide]
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Dinner
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Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
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Private car transfer
Upon arrival, transfer by private car to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Abu Simbel.
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Egypt - Abu Simbel
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Great Temple of Abu Simbel / Small Temple of Abu Simbel
A massive rock-cut temple complex built by Ramses II. It consists of the great temple, symbolized by four colossal statues on the façade, and the small temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. This globally significant site was relocated in the 1960s due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, and its intricate interior wall paintings are also notable.
[Japanese Guide]
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Lunch
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Private car transfer
After sightseeing, transfer by private car to Aswan.
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Egypt - Aswan
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Dinner
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Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
After breakfast, cruise check-out
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Temple of Isis on Philae Island (World Heritage)
A temple dedicated to the goddess Isis located on Philae Island near Aswan. It has been relocated and preserved on Agilkia Island, and its exquisite reliefs and elegant colonnades are highlights. Together with the mystical landscape surrounded by the Nile, it offers an experience of the world of belief in late ancient Egypt.
[Japanese Guide]
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Nubian Village
A traditional Nubian settlement along the Nile. Characterized by colorful murals and distinctive architectural styles, it also offers warm interactions with the local people. Through home visits and traditional cultural experiences, you can learn about the history and lifestyle of the distinct culture rooted in southern Egypt.
[Japanese Guide]
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Lunch
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Flight to Cairo
Afterwards, return to Cairo by domestic flight.
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Egypt - cairo
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Private car transfer
Afterwards, proceed to the hotel together with our staff.
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Dinner
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Cairo Taj Tower
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
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Breakfast
After breakfast, check out of the hotel
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Grand Egyptian Museum
One of the world’s largest archaeological museums built in Giza. It systematically displays a vast collection, including Tutankhamun’s funerary items, allowing visitors to learn about ancient Egyptian civilization in chronological order. Its modern architecture and location with views of the pyramids are also highlights.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
A historic market dating back to the 14th century and one of Cairo’s emblematic traditional souks. It features a wide variety of goods such as spices, lamps, accessories, and souvenirs, and its maze-like alleys are filled with lively atmosphere. A spot to experience authentic Egyptian market culture.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Private transfer
After the tour, you will be taken to Cairo International Airport with local staff.
They will assist you with check-in at the airport.
[English Assistant]
-
Egypt - cairo
-
Private vehicle transfer
After arrival in Cairo, you will need to obtain a visa at the airport.
Our tour assistant will guide you, please wait in front of immigration.
[English Assistant]
-
Pyramid of Djoser / Djoserʼs complex (exterior only)
One of Egypt’s oldest stone structures, dating to around the 27th century BCE and attributed to the architect Imhotep. Centered on a stepped pyramid, the large funerary complex includes colonnades and courtyards, allowing you to experience from the exterior the worldview of early Old Kingdom kingship and religious rituals.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Pyramid of Unas (if open)
The pyramid of the last king of the Fifth Dynasty, whose interior bears some of the oldest religious writings, the "Pyramid Texts". Although small in scale, the walls covered in hieroglyphs are impressive. If open, the interior can be visited and provides valuable material for understanding ancient beliefs about the afterlife.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Serapeum (the giant burial site of the sacred Apis bulls)
An underground necropolis for the sacred Apis bulls. Long corridors lined with enormous granite sarcophagi, whose scale and weight are overwhelming. It is one of Saqqara’s highlights where you can experience ancient Egyptian religion, in which animal worship and royal cult were intertwined.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Private vehicle transfer
After sightseeing, our staff "tour assistant" will accompany you to the hotel (they will assist with check-in).
[English Assistant]
-
Cairo Taj Tower
-
Breakfast
-
Gizaʼs three great pyramids (World Heritage)
The three great pyramids of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure are magnificent monuments symbolizing ancient Egypt. These massive stone structures built in antiquity still exert an overwhelming presence and testify to the advanced engineering and the power of kingship of the ancient civilization.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Special panoramic viewpoint overlooking seven pyramids
A lookout on a desert rise from which you can view multiple pyramid groups scattered around Giza. It offers a sweeping panorama of the pyramids set against the vast desert and the nearby city—an especially popular spot for photography.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Sphinx Temple / The Sphinx
Ruins of an ancient temple complex built from massive stone blocks and closely associated with the Sphinx. From the orderly rows of stone columns and chambers you can sense aspects of ancient Egyptian rituals and beliefs.
The Sphinx is a colossal statue roughly 70 meters long, with a human head and lionʼs body, symbolizing ancient Egyptian civilization. Believed to have been built during Khafreʼs reign, it stands in Giza as a symbol of royal authority and protection.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Nile dinner cruise with show
A dinner cruise that gracefully sails the Nile while you admire Cairoʼs illuminated nightscape. Onboard, belly dancing and folkloric dance performances are presented, and you can enjoy Egyptian cuisine accompanied by music. Itʼs a splendid nighttime experience fitting to conclude the journey.
-
Cairo Taj Tower
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Flight to Luxor
Domestic flight from Cairo airport to Luxor.
-
Egypt - Luxor
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Private vehicle transfer
After arrival, we will assist you with check-in to the cruise ship.
-
Lunch
-
Valley of the Kings where successive pharaohs rest
A network of rock-cut tombs where New Kingdom pharaohs were buried, located on Luxorʼs west bank. Inside the tombs carved into the hills are vivid wall paintings and hieroglyphs depicting beliefs about the afterlife and mythological worlds. Famous for the discovery of Tutankhamunʼs tomb, it is one of ancient Egyptʼs premier archaeological sites.
[Japanese Guide]
-
The grand Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut
A magnificent mortuary temple built in three terraced levels against a sheer cliff face, symbolizing the authority of Queen Hatshepsut, a female pharaoh. Its orderly colonnades and vast terraces are impressive, and the design that integrates with the natural terrain is considered an architectural masterpiece of antiquity.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Colossi of Memnon
Two giant stone statues about 18 meters high standing in front of Amenhotep IIIʼs mortuary temple, symbolic of Luxorʼs west bank. Once lined up to guard the temple entrance, the imposing figures still rise from the wide plain and are an enduring remnant of ancient Thebesʼ glory.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Dinner
-
Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
The vast Karnak Temple with its monumental hypostyle hall
A huge temple complex on Luxorʼs east bank and one of ancient Egyptʼs largest religious sites. The hypostyle hall, with its forest of columns exceeding 20 meters in height, is particularly awe-inspiring, and the reliefs and inscriptions of the kings tell a grand history. The temple group, expanded over long periods, symbolizes the prosperity of ancient Thebes.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Luxor Temple
A temple located on the east bank of the Nile, built as an important religious facility dedicated to the god Amun. The avenue lined with colossal statues of Ramses II and rows of columns is impressive, and the site is enveloped in a magical atmosphere when illuminated at night. Along with the Karnak Temple, it is a World Heritage site representing ancient Thebes.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Dinner
-
Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Temple of Horus at Edfu
A very well-preserved temple built during the Ptolemaic period. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, its massive pylon and wall reliefs are highlights. The temple bears detailed inscriptions of late ancient Egyptian religious rituals and myths, allowing visitors to tangibly feel the contemporary world of belief.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Please enjoy a relaxing cruise.
-
Lunch
-
Kom Ombo Temple
An unusual double-structured temple built along the Nile, dedicated simultaneously to the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. It features a symmetrical design, and carvings of medical instruments remain on the walls. It is also a scenic spot with beautiful views at dusk.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Dinner
-
Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
-
Private car transfer
Upon arrival, transfer by private car to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Abu Simbel.
-
Egypt - Abu Simbel
-
Great Temple of Abu Simbel / Small Temple of Abu Simbel
A massive rock-cut temple complex built by Ramses II. It consists of the great temple, symbolized by four colossal statues on the façade, and the small temple dedicated to Queen Nefertari. This globally significant site was relocated in the 1960s due to the construction of the Aswan High Dam, and its intricate interior wall paintings are also notable.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Private car transfer
After sightseeing, transfer by private car to Aswan.
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Egypt - Aswan
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Dinner
-
Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
After breakfast, cruise check-out
-
Temple of Isis on Philae Island (World Heritage)
A temple dedicated to the goddess Isis located on Philae Island near Aswan. It has been relocated and preserved on Agilkia Island, and its exquisite reliefs and elegant colonnades are highlights. Together with the mystical landscape surrounded by the Nile, it offers an experience of the world of belief in late ancient Egypt.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Nubian Village
A traditional Nubian settlement along the Nile. Characterized by colorful murals and distinctive architectural styles, it also offers warm interactions with the local people. Through home visits and traditional cultural experiences, you can learn about the history and lifestyle of the distinct culture rooted in southern Egypt.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Lunch
-
Flight to Cairo
Afterwards, return to Cairo by domestic flight.
-
Egypt - cairo
-
Private car transfer
Afterwards, proceed to the hotel together with our staff.
-
Dinner
-
Cairo Taj Tower
Meals B/F：⚪︎ LUN：⚪︎ DIN：⚪︎
-
Breakfast
After breakfast, check out of the hotel
-
Grand Egyptian Museum
One of the world’s largest archaeological museums built in Giza. It systematically displays a vast collection, including Tutankhamun’s funerary items, allowing visitors to learn about ancient Egyptian civilization in chronological order. Its modern architecture and location with views of the pyramids are also highlights.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
A historic market dating back to the 14th century and one of Cairo’s emblematic traditional souks. It features a wide variety of goods such as spices, lamps, accessories, and souvenirs, and its maze-like alleys are filled with lively atmosphere. A spot to experience authentic Egyptian market culture.
[Japanese Guide]
-
Private transfer
After the tour, you will be taken to Cairo International Airport with local staff.
They will assist you with check-in at the airport.
[English Assistant]
Price Includes / excludes
Accommodation
As stated in the itinerary
Flight (Dom.)
As stated in the itinerary
Car
As stated in the itinerary
Guide / Assistant
As stated in the itinerary
Activity
As stated in the itinerary
Meal
B/F：7 LUN：6 DIN：6
As stated in the itinerary
Includes (Others)
Includes tips for tour assistants (other than the tour guide), drivers, ship staff, and hotel bellmen.
Excludes (Others)
Tips for the tour guide
Accommodation list
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cairo
Cairo Taj Tower
2person(s) 1rooms
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| 2 |
Cruise
Blue Shadow Nile Cruise
2person(s) 1rooms
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