Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Our representative will meet you to ensure a smooth path through immigration and customs. You have time to explore at your leisure before meeting your Egypt Top View tour escort and fellow travelers for a welcome drink at the hotel.
Day 2: Cairo/Desert Tour
Full-day outing to Sakkara and Memphis, followed by a visit to the most famous wonderland in the whole world - the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. At 10 pm we catch the overnight 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/Nile Cruise
Join an orientation cruise around Kitchener and Elephantine Islands. Overnight on ship, cruising to Kom Ombo.
Day 5: Kom-Ombo/Edfu/Nile Cruise
Visit the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom-Ombo. After lunch, visit one of the most well-preserved temples in all of Egypt in Edfu -- dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Overnight on ship, cruising to Luxor.
Day 6: Edfu/Luxor (East Bank)
Arrive in Luxor and check-in at hotel. Today we visit the East
- Luxor Temple
- Karnak 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
Overnight, we travel by train back to Cairo.
Day 8: Cairo/City Tour
Arrive Cairo and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Then we’re off to the Egyptian Museum where most of the fabulous treasures of the Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to the Citadel -- home to Egyptian rulers for nearly 700 years. Later, we explore many attractions in the old Coptic area including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 9: Cairo/Dahab
This morning we take a bus to Dahab. Arrive at the bus station. Meet and transfer to the Hotel for check-in. Free day to explore this fabulous resort. Overnight in Dahab hotel.
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 hotel.
Day 11: Dahab/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 hotel.
Day 13: Ras Abu-Galoum
After an early morning rive 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 at Dahab hotel.
Day 14: Depart Dahab
This morning, we catch the bus back to Cairo. Arrive Cairo, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in. In the evening, we'll 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.
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Tour Includes:
- Transfers from/to the airport.
- All fully-guided tours in Cairo, Giza, Aswan, and Luxor (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
- Fluent, English-speaking tour guides throughout your program.
- Two nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise with all meals included.
- All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast.
- Air-conditioned bus transportation from Cairo/Dahab and Dahab/Cairo.
- All accommodations at Dahab Hotel. All rooms have a private bath and air-conditioning, and include breakfast
- Snorkeling equipment
- In Cairo, a Nile Dinner Cruise on a 5-star ship. Delight in an open buffet style dinner while enjoying the Sufi ("whirling dervish") and belly dancing show.
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Egypt
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