subject: Day Trip To Luxor From Safaga Port [print this page] Departure: Daily Departure: Daily
Length: 10 - 12 Hours
Type: Shore Excursion Guide: Private Professional Egyptologist Guide
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Itinerary :
An early morning pick up from your ship at Safaga Port, takes you on a three hour drive across the "Eastern dry desert to Luxor "" a site often referred to as the greatest and the biggest outdoor "museum in the world. Cross over the might Nile to the West Bank in Luxor and drive through lush "farmland and sugar cane plantations to edge of the desert where you will find the tombs of the "pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings. Cut directly into the mountains, the tombs in Valley of "the Kings were filled with treasures beyond comprehension and covered in beautiful painted "hieroglyphics depicting the life of the king they housed. Your tour guide will bring the stories to "life as you explore the tombs at the famous Valley of Kings before continuing to the impressive "mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Architecturally stunning, Hatshepsut temple would not "look out of place with modern buildings and contains beautiful murals on its inner walls. On your "return to Luxor"s East Bank, there is a photo opportunity at the Colossi of Memnon, two gigantic "statues that stand proudly, yet virtually alone at the entrance to what was Amenhotep III"s mortuary "temple. After lunch is served in a local restaurant in Luxor, continue to the hugely impressive "Temple of Karnak. An amazing feat of ancient Egyptian engineering, Karnak temple complex "comprises three temples and took several generations to complete. The centrepiece is undoubtedly "the Temple of Amun-Ra, the largest surviving column-supported temple in the World although the "hypostyle hall containing 134 free standing columns is also world renowned and the backdrop for "several Hollywood films. Free time in Luxor for shopping. Drive back to the Red Sea Safaga Port "drop off at your cruise line terminal in Safaga port.
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Price includes :
"- Pick up and drop off services from your Ship in Safaga Port
"- Admission fees to the sightseeing in Luxor as per tour itinerary
"- Lunch during Luxor tour in local restaurant in Luxor
"- English speaking tour guide in Luxor
"- All transfer by air-conditioned vehicle in Safaga Port and Luxor
"- Mineral water and soft drinks on board the vehicle during the tours
"- Assistance by our staff in pick up and drop off at Safaga Port
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Price excludes :
Personal Expenses and Optional tours
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General info :"
Frequent Asked Questions:
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Q1: Will I miss the cruise in Safaga Port?
A1: Normally Cruise lines try to make you fall under the impression that you will miss the cruise "because you are booked on a private tour. We however assure you that are will always be aware of "the departure time of the cruise, and make sure you return in a suitable time. As a Guarantee, if you "missed your cruise because of something related to us, we shall be responsible for your "accomodation, flight or transfer to the following port
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Q2: How do I book a tour from Safaga Port?
A2:By simply browins through our programs and clicking book now and provide us with the "details, port of arrival, program you wish to have, etc. Please note that if you desire a custom "program other than those available in our website, kindly indicate so, we will be able to provide you "with it. Once all details are settled, our tour operator will send you final confirmation.
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Q3: Do we need to apply for visa?
A3: Egyptian entry visa obtainable onboard the cruise in Safaga port before your pick up, that is "operating by the Egyptian Immigration to all passenger of the cruise.
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Q4: We hear that security is only provided for the cruise line!! is this correct?
A4: Security is NOT provided by the cruise line. It is provided by the Egyptian gorvernment. The "buses move in convoys for protection. There will be a guard on the bus and police/army vehicles in "front and behind The Egyptian government take so much care of the tourism as it is the national "source of income in Egypt. the tourist in Egypt is VIP person So the Egyptian police (not the ship) "provide police cars, security, guards around all the buses This service is not by the ship or Cairo "travel, its provided for all the tourists that arrive to Egypt, make organized tours. Please note that "not all countries in the middle east have problems. Alot of people confuse the countries all together, "countries like Egypt, Jordan, Lybia, Syria are safe places without any war or conflict going. You "will always feel safe.
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Q5: Do we need to pay a deposit?
A5:In order to gurantee our clients the ultimate satisfaction, There is ONLY 25% down payment "required to book. Booking is confirmed and balance of payment shall be done during the day tour in "Cairo
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Q6:How will we recognize our guide?
A6:Your guide will be infront of the ship terminal exit, holding a sign of your name and also our "Company name.
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Security of the Tours
Convoy:
The buses move in convoys for protection. There will be a guard on the bus and police/army "vehicles in front and behind The Egyptian government take so much care of the tourism as it is the "national source of income in Egypt. the tourist in Egypt is VIP person So the Egyptian police (not "the ship) provide police cars, security, guards around all the buses This service is not by the ship or "Cairo Travel,its provided for all the tourists that arrive to Egypt, make organized tours.
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Vehicles:
Vehicles are new branded air-conditioned with a professional driver , all Coaches are equipped with "Microphones and Big Coaches have Lavatory .
For your comfort , 3 to 5 seats are always left unused on every coach to ensure legroom if needed as "well as empty space for hand baggage and cameras. We will never put people in a uncomfrotable "car. We keep more than one vehicle touring around empty , these serve as spare vehicle, in case a "flat tyre or any other incident happened to your vehicle, you will get another one within 10minutes "maximum!!
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Accessibe Travel Services & Tours:
Wheelchairs and Scooters are available upon request , if you wish to bring your own, we are glad to "provide a room on the Bus and a helping hand from our staff
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Your Guide / Our Representative:
All Our Guides are licensed and professional , they are well chosen to give you an exceptional "experience during your short visit , you can select your preferred language for your guided tour Our "representatives are trained to handle al tour details from the moment you disembark until you "return to cruise ship."
What to See in Luxor
"- The temple of Karnak
"- The temple of Luxor
"- Luxor museum
"- Sound & light show
"- Valley of the Kings
"- Temple of queen Hatshepsut
"- Colossi of Memnon
Major Cruise Lines at Safaga Port
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Costa Cruise Lines excursions Safaga Port - Crystal Cruises excursions safaga port - Disney "Cruise Line excursions- First European Cruises excursions - Mediterranean Shipping "excursions - Norwegian Cruise Line excursions safaga port egypt - Orient Cruise Lines "excursions - Princess Cruises excursions safaga port egypt - Radisson Seven Seas Cruises - "Royal Caribbean International excursions - Royal Olympic Cruises excursions - Seabourn "Cruise Line ecursions - Silversea Cruises excursions - Windstar Cruises excursions
