Our Egyptian guide Emad, was absolutely tremendous - his knowledge was amazing, and he is one of the nicest people we have ever met. Please also pass on our very grateful thanks to him for making the week such a tremendous holiday - he was simply the best.
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ITINERARY - 15 DAYS
Day 1
Meet and assist at Cairo airport, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2
A full morning to explore Sakkara (Imhotep Museum, The Step Pyramid enclosure, The old Kingdom Mastabas), then lunch and in the afternoon visit the Great Pyramids at Giza.
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3
A full morning to explore the Egyptian Museum in Cairo followed by lunch. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner Cruise and overnight in Cairo.
Day 4
A full morning tour around Islamic Cairo (Sultan Hassan, Al Refaei Mosque). Visit the Citadel followed by lunch, afternoon tour around Coptic Cairo (Hanging Church, Coptic Museum and Ben Ezra Synagogue).
Overnight in Cairo.
Day 5
Drive to Alexandria, en route visit the National Museum and The Bibliotheca Alexandria. Lunch followed by afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Alexandria.
Day 6
A full morning tour to explore the Catacombs of Kom El Shokafa, Pompey Pillar and the Roman Theatre. Lunch followedd by an afternoon city tour and The Montazah Park.
Overnight in Alexandria.
Day 7
Drive back to Cairo and fly to Luxor on the same day.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 8
Morning visit to Karnak and Luxor Temples. Lunch followed by afternoon visit of Luxor Museum.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 9
Morning visit to Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and Hatsehpsut’s Temple. Lunch followed by afternoon at leisure.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 10
Drive to visit Abydos and then visit the magnificent Dendarah temple complex.
Overnight in Luxor.
Day 11
Drive to Aswan and visit the Temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 12
A full morning visit to the High Dam, Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. Lunch followed by afternoon Fellucca ride to the Botanical Gardens.
Overnight in Aswan.
Day 13
Drive early morning to visit Abu Simbel, then return to Aswan. Lunch and afternoon is at leisure.
Overnight at Aswan.
Day 14
Fly from Aswan to Cairo/Luxor and connecting flights home.
Programme includes:
- Entrance fees for all sightseeing mentioned above
- Accommodation in 5 star hotels on B&B basis (HB also available)
- An Egyptologist throughout the whole itinerary
- All transfers in the programme in air-conditioned coaches
Programme excludes:
- Meals (except breakfast)
- Entry Visa
- Gratuities
- Domestic and international airfares
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