Price
$507
Egypt Explorer – felucca cruise & Red Sea
Explore Egypt in a 10 days tour, uncovering the gems of Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Luxor with 3 nights stay in a resort by the Red Sea.
Included
+2 nights in 4 stars’ hotel in Cairo (B/B)
+1 night in 4 stars hotel in Aswan (B/B)
+1 night on board Nile Felucca (Full meal)
+1 night in 3 stars hotel in Luxor (B/B)
+3 nights in 4 stars hotel in Hurghada (A/I)
+1 way A/C vehicle from Luxor to Hurghada
Excluded
Entrance fees to sites visited (allow approx. US$130)
Flights (airfare)- Visa- Travel insurance (compulsory)
Tipping kitty (allow US$35)
Tour guide tips
Meals not indicated in the itinerary- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
Tour Program
Day 1 Airport pick up to hotel in Cairo
Arrive at Cairo airport where you will be met by our representative who will assist you through the formalities. Transfer to your hotel to meet your guide for a briefing explaining the tour itinerary. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.
Day 2 Cairo (Breakfast)
Early in the morning we will drive to Cairo, today we tour the City of Cairo, beginning with the Egyptian Museum. From there we head to the Coptic area of old Cairo to visit the hanging church. Then on to the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which sits majestically on the summit of the Citadel of Saladin. Afterwards we make our way to the Khan El Khalili. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 3 Aswan
Arrive in Aswan. We begin the day with a tour of the romantic Philae Temple - perched atop a picturesque island; its beautiful location is reached by small motor boat, making a truly magnificent approach to the site. Overnight stay at your hotel in Aswan.
Day 4 Felucca Cruise (Breakfast-lunch-dinner)
At midday, step aboard your Nile Felucca. Watch the world go by as you sail down the Nile observing rural life on the shores and taking in the changing landscape of the mighty river. Overnight on the Felucca.
*Optional extra: Visit Abu Simbel - the stupendous Sun Temple of Ramses the Great.
Day 5 Kom Ombo, Luxor (Breakfast)
After breakfast we travel on an A/C bus to the city of Luxor. On the way we visit the temple of Kom Ombo - its perfectly symmetrical twin entrances overlook the spectacular riverside; In the afternoon we tour of the East Bank of the Nile. Here you will experience the immense Karnak Temple, considered by some as Egypt’s most important Pharaonic site; as well as the magnificent Luxor Temple. Overnight stay at your hotel in Luxor.
Day 6 Red Sea (Breakfast-Dinner)
After breakfast we explore the West Bank of Luxor, starting the tour with the world famous Valley of the Kings, the richest archaeological site on earth. Then on to the breathtaking Temple of Hatshepsut. Finally, we visit the great Colossi of Memnon - the last remains of Amenophis III's temple. We then take the A/C bus to Hurghada, Red Sea. Overnight stay at your hotel.
Day 7 Red Sea {Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner}
This is a free day to be spent at your leisure. With snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving and good food and drink available you will find much to do; or simply relax and enjoy the sun. Overnight stay at your hotel in Hurghada.
Day 8 Red Sea. (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)
This is another free day to be spent at your leisure. With snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving and good food and drink available you will find much to do; or simply relax and enjoy the sun. Overnight at your hotel in Hurghada
Day 9 Cairo (Breakfast}
Early in the morning we will drive to Cairo, today we tour the City of Cairo, beginning with the Egyptian Museum. From there we head to the Coptic area of old Cairo to visit the hanging church. Then on to the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which sits majestically on the summit of the Citadel of Saladin. Afterwards we make our way to the Khan El Khalili. Overnight at your hotel.
Day 10 Cairo airport transfer (Breakfast)
After breakfast, transfer to the airport. Take the memories of your adventures with you on your flight home. Breakfast included.
