Treasures & Sea.

1767$ Per Person

This 9 days Egypt guided tour covers a lot of ground, including many of the main historical sites in Cairo and Luxor, before concluding with relaxing beach break on the Red Sea coast in Hurghada, here we delve further into the country`s fascination history with guided tours of the imposing temple complex at Karnack, and Luxor temple on the east bank of the Nile, and the valley of the kings, queen Hatshepsut and Madinat Habu temples, and colossi of Memnon on the west bank. After some free time in Luxor to explore the bazaars and perhaps take a felucca sailboat trip on the Nile, we travel to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada for some beach relaxation. Hurghada is well-known for its Scuba diving, snorkeling and delicious seafood, and there are numerous adventures activities available, such as quad biking, kiteboarding, windsurfing, fishing and Camel rides. Alternatively, you can unwind on the beach and soak up the sun all year, this Egypt guided tour concludes with a return to Cairo for a stroll through the winding back streets of the Khan-ElKhalili bazaar and Islamic Cairo. You can also end the tour in Hurghada and fly home from there if you prefer.

Day 1 Arrive in Cairo, transfer to hotel:

Our representative will meet you at the airport, and then transfer you to your hotel with an air-conditioned vehicle to begin your trip. He will assist you in settling in, introducing you to the surrounding area, and explaining tomorrow’s plans.

Day 2 Cairo, Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum tour:

Our Egypt guided tour begins with a visit to the famous Egyptian Museum, which houses a vast collection of ancient Pharaonic artefacts. The museum, which houses the fantastic Tutankhamun exhibit, also houses a large number of other ancient Egyptian artefacts. This and all of your other sightseeing tours will be accompanied by one of our local Egyptologist guides, who will be a wealth of knowledge and full of enthusiasm about Egyptian history and their country in general. Following the museum, we travel to Giza on the outskirts of Cairo to see the Sphinx and Egypt’s three great pyramids. The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is a magnificent man-made structure that stands 500 feet tall and 750 feet wide at its base. It is made of massive stone blocks with a hard limestone casing. Over time, the casing has been stripped away, exposing the inner block structure. The majestic sight of these enormous structures rising out of the desert, along with the smaller pyramids of Khafre (Chephren) and Menkaure (Mycerinus), is a breathtaking spectacle. You will be able to climb down the pyramids with extra ticket if you wish, but your guide will not be able to accompany you (a limited number of tickets are available for the Great Pyramid). This evening, we transfer to the station for the 9-hour overnight sleeper train to Luxor. Before the steward sets up your beds for the night, you’ll have dinner in your private twin-berth compartments.

Day 3 Luxor, West Bank tour, free time:

We arrive into Luxor early this morning and cross the Nile to begin our tour of Luxor’s West Bank. Home to the Valley of the Kings, the dusty tombs in this ancient burial site are still revealing their secrets today and so it remains one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. Our tour includes several of these Pharaonic tombs, as well as the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Deir el-Medina (the Valley of the Craftsmen), and the huge Colossi of Memnon. Your afternoon is then free to relax and enjoy the facilities of your 5-star hotel on the banks of the Nile. This evening we visit Luxor temple, which is located right in the middle of town and beautifully lit up at night.

Day 4 Luxor, Karnak temple:

Your morning is free today, and you can relax after your early start yesterday. After lunch, we’ll visit Karnak, the massive temple complex that was once the religious center of Thebes and Upper Egypt. It was linked to Luxor by a long avenue lined with sphinxes, and the entire complex was linked to the Nile by a canal that carried the sacred boats of the god Amun.Ramesses II built a smaller sphinx-lined avenue that leads to the massive pylon entrance. Three chapels dedicated to the gods Amun, Khous, and Mut are located within the vast Courtyard. The magnificent Hypostyle Hall has 134 towering columns, each carved with scenes of gods and pharaohs, and the walls are adorned with hieroglyphic inscriptions. You have the opportunity to enjoy a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon ride over the West Bank (expect an early start to catch the sunrise as the balloon rises).

Day 5 Luxor to the Red Sea at Hurghada:

Early morning Breakfast and check out from Luxor hotel and drive for about 5 hours through the hills and desert to the Red Sea beach resort of Hurghada. Hurghada is well-known for its scuba diving and snorkeling, and the abundant Red Sea marine life draws divers from all over the world. Wind and kite surfing, glass bottomed submarines, quad biking, camel rides, and sea fishing trips are among the other exciting activities available. Alternatively, you could spend the next few days relaxing on the beach and taking advantage of the year-round sunshine. Your stay here is on a ‘soft all inclusive’ basis, which includes all meals, soft drinks, and snacks but not alcoholic beverages.

Day 6 Red Sea. Free of leisure:

Your day is free today to relax and enjoy your time by the Red Sea. Hurghada is world famous for its scuba diving and snorkeling and the rich Red Sea marine life here attracts divers from all over the world. Other adventurous activities available include wind surfing and kite surfing, glass bottomed submarines, quad biking, camel rides and sea fishing trips. Our local rep based in Hurghada will be on hand to help make any arrangements. Hurghada itself has an interesting marina and old town to explore.

Day 7 Red Sea. Free of leisure:

You have another free day in Hurghada today to relax or participate in some of the adventurous activities on offer. Our local representative will gladly assist you with any arrangements.

Day 8 Cairo, Old Cairo & Khan el-Khalili bazaar walk:

Breakfast at the hotel then then you will be picked up by our representative with air-conditioned vehicle. We leave Hurghada this morning for the 5-hour private minibus ride back to Cairo. We check into our hotel in central Cairo when we arrive. Then, in the late afternoon, we go on a guided tour of Old Cairo’s back streets and bazaars. As we approach the more touristy Khan-el-Khalili bazaar, we’ll pass through the massive Bab al-Futuh gateway and explore streets dedicated to metalwork, spices, pottery, fabric, jewelry, and whatever else we can think of. We’ll take a break to try some mint tea and a shisha pipe, and this is a great last chance to pick up some souvenirs from your trip to Egypt. You could end the evening with a dinner cruise on the Nile, or you could return to the pyramids for a spectacular sound and light show. If you prefer, Note: you can upgrade this drive to an internal flight (prices on request) or fly home directly from Hurghada rather than returning to Cairo (discounts available).

Day 9 Cairo, departure transfer to the airport:

Our Egypt guided tour concludes today, but you have the rest of the day to do some last-minute sightseeing or shopping before we transfer you to the airport for your flight home. If your flight departs in the afternoon or evening, the half-day Cairo City Tour or the Saqqara, Dashour, and Memphis tours are also available today. Alternatively, you can extend your stay in Cairo to include a day trip to the Mediterranean coast’s colonial city of Alexandria, or a trip into the desert outside Cairo to see the World Heritage Site of the Valley of the Whales at Wadi Rayan.

7 nights’ accommodation in 5-star hotels
1 Night on board overnight sleeper train in private twin-berth cabins (flight/hotel upgrade available) All transport and transfers with air-conditioned vehicle.
All transport and transfers with air-conditioned vehicle.
Sightseeing tours as detailed in the itinerary.
A professional Egyptologist guide for sightseeing tours.
All airport arrivals & departure transfer service
Meals indicated in the itinerary.

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