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Oriental Egypt Tour

Oriental Egypt Tour

Information

  • Duration: 15
  • Group size : +2
  • Destination : Cairo,Aswan,Luxor,Dahab
  • Category: 3*
  • Season: All seasons
  • Airfare Included: No
  • Customizable: Yes

Day 1: Cairo

Arrived at the airport of Cairo where our representative will accomodate you and assist in the various steps to follow. You will be then accompanied in the private car to your hotel

Day 2: Cairo

Full-day outing to Sakkara, the vast Necropolis of ancient Memphis. Sakkara has the first Pyramid and the world's oldest stone structure. Later we drive to Memphis the capital of the ancient kingdom and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. A break for lunch will take place before we continue on to the most famous wonderland in the whole world - the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Free evening and overnight we will travel by 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 - Felucca

Today we join an orientation cruise around Kitchener Island – land of the botanical gardens and Elephantine Islands. Next we will board on our felucca sailboat, and sail overnight on the way to Kom-Ombu.

Day 5: Felucca

Free day on felucca, sailing and overnight.

Day 6: Kom-Ombu-Edfu-Luxor

Morning visit to the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom-Ombu, and then we drive to Edfu to visit the most well-preserved temple in all of Egypt -- dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Later, we catch our bus again to Luxor. Arrive in Luxor and check-in at hotel. This afternoon we will be touring the East Bank of Luxor, visiting Luxor Temple Overnight in Luxor hotel.

Day 7: Luxor " West Bank"

Visit the West Bank of Luxor-Valley of the Kings ,Valley of the Queens ,Temple of Queen Hatshepsut ,Colossi of Memnon Free evening at leisure and overnight we will travel by train back to Cairo.

Day 8 : Cairo  "City Tour"

Arrive Cairo and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Today we are off for a full-day excursion to Islamic Cairo where the 12th Century Citadel of Salah El-Din stands, within the walls of the medieval fortress is the Alabaster Mosque and El-Gawhara Palace built by Mohamed Ali, followed by a visit to Christian Old Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon. Built over the ruins of the two towers of this fortress, the Church of Saint Mary known by the Hanging Church. Break for lunch, and then we drive to the Egyptian Museum where the treasures of King Tut Ankh-Amun and most of the pharaohs, are kept. Free evening at leisure and overnight in Cairo.

Day 9: Cairo/Dahab

Morning pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the station to catch your bus to Dahab. Arrive Dahab, meet and transfer to our hotel for check-in. Free day to explore this fabulous resort. Overnight in Dahab.

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.

Day 11: Dahab  " Lagoon Beach " - 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.

Day 13: Dahab - 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 in Dahab.

Day 14: Dahab - Cairo

This morning, we catch the bus back to Cairo. Arrive Cairo, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, well 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 15: Depart Cairo

Farewell to Egypt today . Our tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport.