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EGYPT HIGHLIGHTS

See everything that Egypt has to offer in one amazing three week trip. Journey from the historic sites of Cairo to the shores of the Mediterranean; from the ancient temples of Luxor to diving in the reefs of the Red Sea; and from desert safaris in Siwa to cruises down the Nile. This comprehensive tour package is for the traveler who wants to explore every corner of this fascinating country.

Double : $1450

Single : $2340

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Itinerary

Day 1 - Arrive in Egypt

Pickup from the airport
Check-in to hotel
Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2 - Pyramids

Pickup from your hotel
Arrive at the Giza pyramid complex; see the pyramids and the Sphinx
Visit the pyramids of Djoser, Teti, Unas and Userkaf at Sakkara
See the ancient statue of Ramses II in the heart of Memphis
Return to the hotel.

Day 3 - Historic Cairo

Pickup from the hotel
Drive to the Egyptian Museum in downtown Cairo
Visit the citadel of Salah al-Din and the mosque of Mohammed Ali
Explore the ancient Coptic area of the city, including a visit to the Hanging Church and the Coptic museum
Return to the hotel.

Day 4 - Alexandria

Pickup from hotel
Drive for three hours to Alexandria
Visit the historical sites including the Catacombs, the Citadel of Qaitbay, the Roman amphitheatre and the Pillar of Pompey
Travel back to Cairo and return to hotel.

Day 5 - Siwa

Drive to Siwa Oasis and check-in to hotel
Visit local areas of interest: the Oracle Temple, Dakrur mountain and Cleopatra’s Bath
Overnight at the hotel in Siwa.

Day 6 - Bir Wahed

Jeep tour of the Bir Wahed desert
Visit the natural hot springs
Travel to the Cold Lake and Fossil Rocks
Watch the desert sunset from a panoramic viewpoint
Overnight at the hotel in Siwa.

Day 7 - Travel to Cairo

Pickup from hotel in Siwa and transfer to Cairo
Check-in to hotel for few hours
Catch train to Aswan in the evening. (overnight train approximately 13 hours)

Day 8 - Aswan

Arrive in Aswan
Board 5 star cruise on the river Nile
Visit the Philae Temple
See the Aswan High Dam
Spend the night on board the boat.

Day 9 - Kom Ombo

Travel to Kom Ombo
Visit the Temple of Horus
Visit the Temple of Sobek
Return to the cruise ship and spend the night on board.

Day 10 - Edfu

Arrive in Edfu, the ancient city of the sun
Spend the night on board the ship.

Day 11 - Luxor West Bank

Check out from the cruise
Visit the Colossi of Memnon
See the Valley of the Kings and the Valley of the Queens
Visit the famous temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Transfer to hotel in Luxor

Day 12 - Luxor

Visit the Luxor temple
See the Karnak Temple and the ancient Egyptian city of Thebes
Board an overnight bus to Dahab. (on a Local bus approximately 16 hours)

Day 13 - Arrive in Dahab

Pickup from the bus station and transfer to hotel.

Day 14 Diving in Dahab

Pickup from hotel and transfer to Red Sea for a day’s diving.*
Diving is available for beginner, intermediate and expert levels.

Day 15 - Dahab

Spend time in the Red Sea
Take a snorkelling tour at the famous Blue Hole.

Day 16 - Mt Sinai

Pickup from hotel at 11pm
Drive to Mount Sinai and start climbimg the mountain
Reach to the top of the mountain

Day 17 - St Catherine's Monastery

Earlly morning climb down to the monastery
Visit the monastery on the way down
Arrive back in Dahab at 1PM, and have a free afternoon and evening in the town
Transfer back to Cairo on a bus. (overnight bus approximately 9 hours)

Day 18 - Hotel's Night

Pickup from bus station and transfer to hotel.
Overnight stay in the hotel.

Day 19 - Al-Fayoum

Pickup from hotel and travel to the al-Fayoum oasis
Arrive at the great lake Birket Qarun
View the wells of al-Fayoum
Continue to Wadi Rayan and view the waterfalls and breathtaking landscapes
Travel back to Cairo
Overnight in hotel.

Day 20 - Airport

Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport.

This tour includes:
All listed transportation
An English-speaking Egyptologist guide for the historical destinations
Six nights in a three star hotel in Cairo (including breakfast)
Four nights in a seaside hotel in Dahab
Three nights in five star cruise between Aswan and Luxor including all meals
Two nights at a hotel in Siwa (including breakfast)
A jeep tour and army permission in Bir Wahed
First class sitting train from Cairo to Aswan (options available for sleeper upgrade)
Bus tickets: Luxor-Dahab, Dahab-Cairo (options available to upgrade to a flight between Luxor and Sharm el-Sheikh)
One dive in Dahab.

Options available for:
Flight between Luxor and Sharm El-Sheikh via Cairo
Sleeper train upgrade between Cairo and Aswan ($70 pp for two or more people / $110 single travellers)
Camel or horseback rides at the Giza pyramids ($35 pp)
Felucca boat ride in Aswan ($25 pp for two or more people / $35 single travellers)
Travel to Abu Simbel from Aswan ($35 pp)
Hot air balloon ride in Luxor ($100 pp)
Visit to Khan El-Khalili ($30 per car)
Nile river cruise in Cairo ($35 pp for two or more people / $45 single travellers)
Shopping (including historical Egyptian mementos).

This tour excludes:
Drinks on the cruise
Admission charges to sites.

Tour notes:
This tour is available every day
Cairo and Alexandria sightseeing tours are private
Sightseeing activities in Luxor, Aswan and Dahab will be organised in small groups (maximum 12 people)
Warm clothing will be needed between October and April for the Sinai mountain trek.

Tour prices:
$1450 per person (if two or more people )
$2340 for single travelers

The price of this tour excludes drinks on the cruise and admission charges to sites, which are subject to change. Contact us to find out the current rates.