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Highlights of the
Tour:
- Pyramids Sphinx, Saqqara and Memphis
- Dinner Cruise
- Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk & the Philae Temple
- Feluca boat
- Esna and Edfu Temples
- Temple of Kom Ombo
- Luxor & Karnack Temples
- Valley of the Kings and Queens
- Temple of Hatshepsut
- Dahab
- Moses Mountain
- St. Catherine
- Ras Abu-Galoum\Camel trip
- Baharya Oasis
- White & Black Desert
- Farafra Oasis
- Egyptian Museum, Citadel and Islamic Coptic Cairo
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive
Cairo
Arrival at Cairo International Airport
Meet and assist by Representative
Transfer by Coach / Bus and overnight at Hotel
Day 2: Giza 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 Luxor.
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/Felucca
Join an orientation cruise around Kitchener and Elephantine Islands.
Overnight on felucca, sailing to Kom Ombo.
Day 5: Kom Ombo/Felucca
Visit the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris. Overnight on felucca, sailing
to Edfu.
Day 6: Edfu/Luxor (East Bank)
Morning visit to one of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt --
dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Transfer by local transportation to
Luxor, and
check-in at the hotel. This afternoon, enjoy a visit to the East Bank of
Luxor:
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak Temple
Overnight in Luxor hotel.
Day 7: Luxor (West Bank)
Visit the West Bank of Luxor:
- Valley of the King
- Valley of the Queens
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Colossi of Memnon
Overnight, we travel by train back to Cairo.
Day 8: Cairo/City Tour
Arrive Cairo and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Then 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. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 9: Cairo/Dahab
This morning we take a bus to Dahab. Arrive at the bus station. Meet and
transfer to the campsite for check-in. Free day to explore this fabulous
resort.
Overnight in Dahab hotel.
Day 10: Dahab/Blue Hole
Visit the Blue Hole - a great chance to swim or snorkel. Enjoy a barbecue
lunch at Mount Sinai before returning to Dahab. Overnight in Dahab hotel.
Day 11: Dahab/Moses Mountain
Transfer to Lagoon Beach for swimming or snorkeling. Late night, we drive
to Moses Mountain and begin our climb to the summit. Take in the
awe-inspiring view
of the South Sinai Mountains as we reach the summit at sunrise.
Day 12: St. Catherine/Dahab
After sunrise, we descend the mountain and visit St. Catherine's Monastery
before returning to the camp. Afternoon free. Overnight in Dahab hotel.
Day 13: Ras Abu-Galoum
After an early morning drive north, we embark on a 2-hour camel trek to
Ras Abu-Galoum. Here you will marvel at the coral reefs while swimming or
snorkeling.
Overnight at Dahab hotel.
Day 14: cairo
Arrive Cairo, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Later we visit
the city of Memphis, the most ancient capital of Egypt, and its necropolis
Sakkara.
Sakkara is situated on a desert plateau crowned by the first all-stone
structure, the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 15: Cairo/Baharya Oasis
After breakfast we catch the bus to the Baharya Oasis where we transfer to
the hotel for check-in. Free day to explore the oasis. Overnight in
campsite.
Day 16: Baharya Oasis
A full-day excursion with visits to the Hot and Cold Springs, the English
House, Pyramid Mountain, the Oasis Museum, Bir El-Ghaba, and Bir El-Matar.
Overnight in campsite.
Day 17: White Desert
We start our desert safari to the White Desert with visits to the great
Sand Dunes, Swiss Tomb, Black Mountain, and the Bedouin village. Next we
drive to
Crystal Mountain and El-Akabat. Once we reach the Black Desert, enjoy
dinner in this Bedouin atmosphere. Overnight we camp in the White Desert
beneath the
stars.
Day 18: Farafra Oasis
A short drive to the Farafra Oasis to discover, learn about, and share in
the fascinating lives of the Bedouin people. Overnight in the desert camp.
Day 19: Baharya/Cairo
After breakfast we catch the bus back to Cairo. Arrive Cairo, meet and
transfer to hotel for check-in. Free day at leisure. Perhaps pick up some
last minute
gifts with a visit the world famous Khan El-Khalily bazaar! 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 20: Depart Cairo
After breakfast/Free day. Transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Tour Includes:
1- Transfers from/to the airport.
2- All fully-guided tours in Cairo, Giza, Aswan, and Luxor (as per the
itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
3- English-speaking tour guides throughout your program.
4- Two nights on a felucca (Oriental Sailboat) with all meals included.
5- First-class train tickets from Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo on an
air-conditioned Spanish train with reclining seats.
6- All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. All rooms
have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast.
7- Air-conditioned bus transportation from Cairo/Dahab/Cairo and Cairo/Baharya
Oasis/Cairo.
8- All accommodations at Dahab and Baharya campsites. All rooms have a
private bath and air-conditioning, and include breakfast.
9- Barbeque lunch on the trip to Blue Hole.
10- Barbeque lunch on the trip to White Desert.
11- Two-hour camel trek on the trip to Ras Abu Galoum.
12- Snorkeling equipment
13- 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.
14- All transfer and pick-up services.
15- All service charges and taxes.
Tour Excludes:
1- 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.
2- Drinks, tips and any other items of a personal nature.
Notes:
1- All of our tours can start on any day, however confirmation in advance
is still highly recommended.
2- All of our tours can be customized to fit your time, budget, and
interests.
Optional :
1- Day trips and activities (Add-Ons) are available upon request and
include the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, shopping at the Khan El-Khalily
Market, an excursion to Alexandria, and much more.
2- Day-trip to (Abu Simbel) can be added to this program, upon request.
3- All day trips leave in small groups and are accompanied by a
professional tour guide.
4- 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.
5- Additional accommodation nights can be arranged upon request.
* The tour price is 850 U$D
per person, based on double occupancy. There is a 150 U$D single supplement charge.
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