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This tour starts everyday, however confirmation in advance
is still highly recommended.
All of our tours can be customized to fit your time, budget,
and interests.
Optional day trips and activities are available upon request
and include the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, shopping
at the Khan El-Khalily Market, an excursion to the Fayoum
Oasis, and much more.
Optional day-trip to Abu Simbel can be added to this
program, upon request.
All day trips leave in small groups (maximum 9 people) and
are accompanied by a professional tour guide.
There are no time constraints for any of the day trips. The
time spent depends only upon our guests’ desires and the
official opening/closing times of the sites.
Additional accommodation nights can be arranged upon
request.
The tour price is 893US$ per person, based on double
occupancy. There is a 235 US$ single supplement charge.
A 25% percent supplement is to be added during the peak
periods (From December 23rd till January 7th and from April
2nd till April 16th).
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Brief Itinerary |
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Enjoy Egypt's blinking sites in Cairo, Giza and the Nile
Valley, and then let your skin get touched by the rays of
its shining sun, in the clear skies of Hurgada, on the Red
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Detailed Itinerary |
Day 1: Arrive Cairo come to Egypt! Our representative
will meet you to ensure a smooth path through immigration
and customs. You have time to explore at your leisure before
meeting your Egypt tour escort and fellow travelers for a
welcome drink at the hotel.
Day 2: Cairo/Desert Tour Full-day outing to Sakkara
and Memphis, followed by a visit to the most famous
wonderland in the whole world – the Great Pyramids and the
Sphinx. At 10 pm we catch the overnight train to Aswan.
Day 3: Aswan Arrive in Aswan, meet and transfer to
the hotel for check-in. Full-day excursion around the city
visiting the Temple of Philae, the Aswan High Dam, and the
Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan hotel.
Day 4: Aswan/Nile Cruise Today we’ll join an
orientation sail boat around Kitchener and Elephantine
Islands, before we check on our Nile Cruise for overnight,
sailing to Kom-Ombu.
Day 5: Nile Cruise Visit the dual temple of Sobek and
Haroeris. Overnight on Cruise, sailing to Edfu.
Day 6: Nile Cruise/Luxor (East Bank) Morning visit to
one of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt --
dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Sailing again to Luxor.
By noon time, we arrive to Luxor hotel and check-in. This
afternoon, enjoy a visit to the East Bank of Luxor:
Luxor Temple Karnak Temple Overnight in Luxor hotel.
Day 7: Luxor (West Bank) / Hurgada
Visit the West Bank of Luxor: Valley of the Kings Valley of
the Queens Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon This afternoon, you’ll catch the bus to
Hurgara. Meet and transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight
in Hurgada hotel.
Day 8: Hurgada Spend a relaxing day sailing around
the nearby islands. Explore the underwater beauty of the
coral reefs and marvel at the curious fish while swimming or
snorkeling. Later a picnic lunch will be served, followed by
your chance to relax and enjoy the sun, the sea, and the
beautiful white sand beaches. Overnight in Hurgada hotel.
Day 9: Hurgada Today a desert safari awaits you!
Explore the colorful customs of the life of the Bedouin
people and, of course, it wouldn’t be a true adventure
without a camel ride! Relax and watch the sunset before
feasting on a barbeque dinner served in a Bedouin tent.
Then, sit back, and be entertained by a traditional Bedouin
dancing show. Overnight in Hurgada hotel.
Day 10: Hurgada / Cairo Free morning at leisure. In
the afternoon we catch the bus back to Cairo where we
transfer to hotel and check-in. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 11: Cairo / City Tour Today we’re off to the
Egyptian Museum where most of the fabulous treasures of the
Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to the Citadel -- home to
Egyptian rulers for nearly 700 years. Later, we explore many
attractions in the old Coptic area including the Hanging
Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. In the evening, we'll embark
on a Nile River Steamer for an open buffet dinner
accompanied by a folkloric Sufi (“whirling dervish”) and
belly-dancing show. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 12: Depart Cairo Farewell to Egypt today. Our
tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International
Airport.
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TOUR INCLUDES |
Transfers from/to the airport.
All fully-guided tours (as per the itinerary) in
air-conditioned buses.
Professional Egyptologist tour guides, fluently speaking the
language of your choice.
Two nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise ship with all meals
included.
First-class train tickets from Cairo/Aswan on an
air-conditioned Spanish train with reclining seats.
Air-conditioned bus transportation from Luxor to Hurgada and
Hurgada to Cairo.
All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor,
and Hurgada. All rooms have a private bath,
air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast.
Snorkeling equipment on the boat trip in Hurgada.
In Cairo, a Nile Dinner Cruise on a 5-star ship. Delight in
an open buffet style dinner while enjoying the Sufi
(“whirling dervish”) and belly dancing show.
All transfer and pick-up services.
All service charges and taxes. |
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Not included |
Entrance fees of the sites. We do not charge in
advance for site entrance fees to add flexibility to
your program as you may choose to skip one or more
sites depending upon your interests.
Drinks, phone calls, laundry, tips and any other
items of a personal nature. |
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