In-Depth Exploration of Egypt
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Overview
Highlights
- • Witness the timeless Great Pyramids and the Sphinx • Explore lesser-known wonders at the Pyramid of Abu Rawash and the Dahshur Pyramid • Discover the ancient city of Minya and Faiyum • Enjoy a captivating Nile River cruise on Lake Nasser • Visit the ancient temples in Abydos and Luxor • Relax on the allure of Sharm El Sheikh's sun-kissed beaches
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Trip includes
- • Entrance fees for the scenic spots as listed in the itinerary • All in-destination transport as listed in the itinerary • 4-star accommodation • English-speaking guides for sightseeing as listed in the itinerary • Meals: 15 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners • One bottle of drinking water per person per day
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Cairo airport, a friendly airport representative will assist you with the visa process and immigration. Afterward, you'll be transferred to your hotel, where you can check-in and unwind.
Overnight: Cairo
Today, meet your private guide in the hotel lobby and embark on a full day of exploration in Cairo. Highlights of the day include visits to the Egyptian Museum, Qalawun Complex, Mosque of Ibn Tulun, Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan, and Qasr El Nil Bridge. This 7-hour...
Dedicate this day to exploring the marvels of the Pyramids. Your itinerary includes visits to the Step Pyramid and Imhotep Museum in Saqqara, the Giza Pyramids, and the Sphinx. Of course, you won't miss the Great Pyramid of King Khufu and a few other smaller pyramids believed to belong to Pharaoh's wife.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
Today's adventure takes you back to Giza to explore the Pyramid at Abu Rawash and the Dahshur Pyramids, including the Bent Pyramid and the Red Pyramid. These ancient wonders are among the oldest, largest, and best-preserved pyramids in Egypt.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
In the morning, embark on a 3-hour drive to El Minya, often referred to as the 'Bride of Upper Egypt.' Explore historic sites such as Beni Hassan, an ancient Egyptian cemetery dating back to the 21st to 17th centuries BC, the new Museum of Akhenaten, and Tell El Amarna, a short-lived ancient capital founded by Pharaoh Akhenaten.
Overnight: Cairo
Meal: Breakfast
Your guide will pick you up from your Cairo hotel and drive approximately 90 km to El Faiyum's famous attractions. Begin your day at Wadi EL Rayan, located 80 km south of El Fayum, and then switch to a 4x4 Jeep for a 60 km desert journey to Wadi El Hitan, known for it...
Check out early in the morning and transfer to the airport for your flight to Abu Simbel with a layover in Aswan. Upon arrival, you'll embark on a cruise on Lake Nasser, with an excursion to the Temple of Nefertari included.
Overnight: Nile River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sail to Kasr Ibrim in the morning to explore the Nubian monuments, which are the only ones to remain in their original location, surviving the flooding of Lake Nasser caused by the Aswan High Dam. After lunch on board, visit the Temple of Amada, the oldest Egyptian te...
Enjoy breakfast on board and a morning visit to Wadi el Sebou Temple, also known as the Valley of the Lions due to the sphinx-lined approach to the temple forecourts. Later, sail to Aswan and indulge in dinner on board with a Nubian show.
Overnight: Nile River Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark after breakfast, take a private drive to Luxor, and check into your hotel. Along the way, consider stopping at the Esna Temple. The remainder of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight: Luxor
Meal: Breakfast
Continue your in-depth exploration of Egypt by driving approximately 3 hours to visit the sacred city of Abydos, dedicated to Osiris, the God of the dead. Explore the Osiris Temple with its exquisite frescoes. Then, drive about 2 hours to Dendera Temple, dedicated to the goddess Hathor, known for love, joy, and beauty.
Overnight: Luxor
Meal: Breakfast
Today, follow your guide to explore Luxor's west bank, including the ancient village of Deir El Medina, the Temple of Ramesseum, Howard Carter House, Medinet Habu, and the Valley of the Kings.
Overnight: Luxor
Meal: Breakfast
Visit the awe-inspiring Karnak Temple in the morning, known for its impressive temple complex built over 1,000 years ago. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Sharm El Sheikh via Cairo. Upon arrival, you'll be picked up and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy a leisurely day on the sunny shores of Sharm El Sheikh, known for its beautiful coral reefs, making it a hotspot for deep-sea snorkeling and relaxation.
Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Continue to soak in the beauty and relaxation of Sharm El Sheikh's beaches.
Overnight: Sharm El Sheikh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Savor your final moments in Sharm El Sheikh with some free time. Later, meet our representative for transfer to the airport, where you'll catch your flight to Cairo and then connect with your homeward bound flight.
Meal: Breakfast
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- • International flight • Visa application & visa fee • Gratuities to the guides and drivers • Travel insurance • Personal expenses or any other item not listed in the itinerary • Excess baggage charge for flight • Optional activities either recommended by tour guides or out of your own interests
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15 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners
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