Egyptian Experience

From 1230 $

Duration

11 Days

starts

Mondays

downtown-cairo

11 day tour to show the very best of Egypt , travel back in time and visit the amazing Pyramids of Giza, marvel at the treasures of Tutankhamon ,Visit the Temples or eras past and wander among the lush grounds of the Nile . Delight in the white sands and crystal clear waters of Hurghada.

Highlights

Pyramids, Sphinx , Memphis and Saqqara. Antiquities  Museum , dinner cruise with oriental show in Cairo . Full day trip to Islamic and Coptic Cairo .  Karnak & Luxor temples, Valley of the Kings , Queen Hatchesput’s Temple , Colossos of Memnon, ride in a Felucca with lunch

DAY 1 MONDAY

Arrival at Cairo international airport, meet and greet assistance by one of our representatives. Transfer in deluxe air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel. During the transfer our representative will give you basic information about the country, check your tour itinerary with you and facilitate the pick times for your tours. Check in to your hotel and overnight

DAY2 TUESDAY

Departure from  the hotel and pick up by your guide to visit one of the remaining Seven Wonders of the World , the ancient Pyramids of Giza with their guardian the Sphinx.  First we will have an amazing Egyptian breakfast served at Lounge 9 the only restaurant inside the Pyramids area with direct view over these amazing structures.  Each  Pyramid is dedicated to a different Pharoah and  are a testament to how  rich and the important  the Egyptian Civilization  was 4000  years ago. in the afternoon continue to Memphis , one of the oldest and most important religious cities of Lower Egypt here we will visit its open air museum which testifies to the importance of this ancient city, then onwards to Saqqara the necropolis of the city and site to the very first pyramidal constructions , including Djoser’s famous Step Pyramid. Return to Hotel and Overnight

DAY 3 WEDNESDAY

Breakfast in the hotel before leaving to visit Egyptian Museum , famous for its extensive collection of Egyptian artefacts , here you will be able to see the famous treasures of Tutankhamon as well as understand the development of Egyptian culture and art through the ages. Afternoon free to relax or take an optional tour. Evening pick up for a dinner cruise where you will be able to enjoy panoramic views of the city while being entertained by a display of oriental dances including the Egyptian Tanoura dance. Dinner. Return to Hotel and overnight

DAY4 THURSDAY 

Breakfast in the hotel and Full day visit of Islamic and Christian Cairo. We will start the day by with a tour of Citadel of Saladin, a medieval fortification built in the 12th century that served as the seat of government and residency of the rulers of Egypt for over 700 years . Here you will see the stunning Alabaster Mosque and admire the incredible views of the sprawling city of Cairo. Continue on through the Al Muizz street, this 10th century roadway leads you through one of the world’s oldest Islamic cities, with its famous mosques, madrasas, hammams and fountains and is considered the Jewel of Islamic medieval Arquitecture in the world by the UNESCO. After a relaxing drink in one of the many famous cafes in the Bazar of Khan El Khalili, we continue on to see the Coptic Quarter of Cairo , known for housing the Holy Family during their exile from Israel. Here we will see the famous Hanging Church and the churches of St George and Abu Serga one of the oldest churches in Egypt.  Finally we will visit the Synagogue of Ben Ezra on the banks of the Nile that according to local folklore, was built where baby Moses was found. Return to the Hotel and overnight.

DAY5 FRIDAY 

Breakfast in the Hotel and at the appointed time transfer to the airport to take the flight to Luxor. Arrival to the ancient capital Thebes and transfer to your Hotel.  Check in. In the afternoon you will visit the amazing complex of Karnak Temple, the largest religious building in Egypt with its stunning collection of temples, chapels, Towers and Pylons  , Sphinx Avenue as well as the Temple of Luxor. overnight

DAY6 SATURDAY

Possibility to take part in a Hot Air balloon excursion to fly over the temples at dawn. Breakfast in the hotel and visit of the West Bank of the Nile , Valley of the Kings , where Howard Carter discovered Tutankhamon’s Tomb,  Continuing through the valley we will visit the Temple of  Egypt’s only female pharaoh The Temple of The Queen Hatchesput and then onto the Colossos of Memnon, guardians of the tomb of the King Amenhotep III .  Overnight

DAY7 SUNDAY 

Breakfast in the hotel and then we will start our adventure by taking  a traditional felucca boat to travel up the Nile , a perfect way to get a local’s eye view of life on the Nile , during the tranquil sail you will be served traditional Egyptian  dishes  and we will stop at a typical farm where you will be able to see normal rural life and take a walk through the date  palms before taking your felucca back to Luxor while watching the sun slowly sink behind the mountains. Overnight

DAY7 MONDAY

Breakfast and transfer by road to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada .Internationally renowned for its crystal clear waters and amazing beaches  and stunning underwater marine life. Check in to the hotel and overnight

Day 9 & 10 Tuesday and Wednesday

Days at leisure in Hurghada with the possibility of doing excursions or just relaxing by the pool Stay based on All Inclusive

Day 11 Thursday

Here it is possible to leave directly from Hurghada Airport or return via Cairo to take the international flight home.

Accommodation

4 nights on a Bed and Breakfast basis in hotel in Cairo in 4 star deluxe hotel

3 Night on a bed and breakfast basis Luxor 5 star hotel

3 nights on All inclusive basis Hurghada in 5 star Hotel

Guide

All visits accompanied by English speaking licensed Egyptologist

Flights

Cairo Luxor

Transport

All transport necessary to realise the tour.

Meals

10 breakfasts

3 lunches

3 dinners

Visits

Visits with qualified English  speaking Egyptologist; Pyramids, Sphinx , Memphis and Saqqara. Antiquities  Museum , dinner cruise with oriental show in Cairo . Full day trip to Islamic and Coptic Cairo .  Karnak & Luxor temples, Valley of the Kings , Queen Hatchesput’s Temple , Colossos of Memnon, ride in a Felucca with lunch

Entrance in the interior of a Pyramid

Entrance to special tombs in Valley of the KIngs

Drinks with meals

Personal expenses

Entry visa to Egypt

Tipping for guides and representatives

Visits not specified as included

Travel Insurance

International Flights

Prices starting from : Per person in double room 1230 USD
Prices starting from : Per person in single room 1699 USD