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ÜCairo
including Giza, Pyramids of
Cheops & Chephren & Mycrenos,
Sphinx, Sakkara, Step Pyramid of
Zoser, Egyptian museum, Citadel
of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed
Ali, the Hanging Church, Khan el
Khalili Bazaar ÜAswan including the High Dam, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk, Elephantine and Kitchener Islands ÜKomomboTemple ÜEdfu Temple ÜLuxor including Temple of Luxor Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple ÜTemple of Karnak ÜDahab |
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Brief Itinerary |
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Day 1 Cairo Day 2 Cairo, Aswan Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, Mycrenos and Sakkara Day 3 Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple Day 4 Aswan Elephantine and Kitchener Islands Day 5 Aswan, Komombo, Edfu, Luxor Day 6 Luxor, Karnak Temple of Luxor, Temple of Karnak Day 7 Luxor, Dahab Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Day 8-9 Dahab Day 10 El Shahira Desert, Jeep and Camel Safari, Snorkelling, Desert Camp Day 11 Gebel el Bint, Snorkelling, Camel Safari Day 12 Valley of Gebel el Bint, Dahab, Desert Camp Day 13 Dahab, Cairo Day 14 Cairo Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church, Kahn El Khalili bazaar Day 15 Cairo |
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Detailed Itinerary |
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Day 1 Cairo Welcome to Cairo, the city of
mysterious pyramids and pharaohs, tombs and temples and more
than 6000 years of history. Our representative will meet you
at the airport and transport you to your hotel in Cairo.
This evening you will meet your tour leader (and fellow
travellers), who will brief you about the next few days of
your journey. Day 2 Cairo The morning is spent visiting the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos. In the afternoon we will head our way to Sakkara, the first capital of ancient Egypt, famous for its step pyramid built by King Zoser in 2700 B.C. In the evening we’ll board the overnight train to Aswan. Day 3 Aswan Our day starts with the discovery of the High Dam before visiting the Philae Temple - dedicated to the Goddess Isis - and the unfinished Obelisk. Day 4 Aswan Today we join a Felucca Cruise to visit the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on Nile. You have the rest of the day free to explore Aswan on your own. Day 5 Aswan, Komombo, Edfu, Luxor After breakfast we make our way to the Komombo Temple which was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and god Horus. We then continue to Edfu to visit the largest and best preserved temple in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and was built over a 180-year period from 237 BC to 57 BC. Day 6 Luxor, Karnak Today we visit the temple of Luxor on the East Bank of the Nile which was dedicated to the great god Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu (the mood god) - together representing the Theban triad. The temple was built on the site of a probable smaller structure for the god Amun, while the earliest parts of the temple seen today date from the 14th century BC and the time of Amenhotep III. In the afternoon we proceed to the Temple of Karnak, one of the most important religious centres in the ancient Egypt. Day 7 Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Dahab After breakfast we depart for the West Bank of the Nile where our donkeys are waiting to take us into the Valley of the Kings through quiet roads with captivating views of the Nile. After the donkey ride, we start our exploration with this magnificent site, “the city of the Dead”, where majestic tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the Pharaohs. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut will be our next stop. In the evening we board our overnight coach to Dahab, the activity and leisure centre of Egypt. Days 8 to 9 Dahab Two more days to savour the sun, sand, sea and to enjoy the activities available in Dahab : windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but above all, snorkelling and diving. Jeep and camel safaris are also available in this charming Red Sea resort. Days 10 El Shahira Desert, Camel Safari, Snorkelling, Desert Camp This morning we depart for El Shahira Desert. After a half an hour Jeep drive we reach the 3 pools snorkelling spot in the south. After snorkelling and lunch at this fantastic spot we join a Camel Safari towards El Shahira. After one hour safari we reach El Shahira plateau, where we watch the spectacular sunset over the Gulf of Aqaba. Dinner and overnight stay at the desert. Day 11 Gebel el Bint, Snorkelling, Camel Safari After breaktast we head to Gebel El Bint on our camels (30 min ride) for snorkelling at the Red Sea. After lunch we depart for Valley of Gebel el Bint (30 min Camel safari) where we remain for another night. Dinner at the sahara. Days 12 Valley of Gebel el Bint, Dahab, Desert Camp Today we head back north by camels. We stop by the "Caves" snorkelling spot for lunch and swimming. Then we make our way to Dahab to stay overnight in a camp site. Day 13 Dahab, Cairo A relaxing day in Dahab is awaiting us. In the evening we board our overnight coach back to Cairo. Day 14 Cairo Our journey continues with a visit to one of the most important museums in the world, the Egyptian Museum, which houses more than 100.000 relics of ancient Egypt. Today we also explore the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world famous Kahn El Khalili bazaar. Day 15 Cairo Our trip ends after breakfast in Cairo. Our representative will transport you to the airport. |
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Inclusions |
| Ü Accommodation |
| 5 star hotels in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, 3 star hotel in Dahab, Desert camp |
| Ü Airport Transfer |
| From the airport to the TravelTalk hotel and back |
| Ü Meals |
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11 breakfasts 2 dinners (at the desert camp) |
| Ü Transportation |
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Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus First class train (recliner seat) between Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo Donkey (Valley of the Kings) Camel Safari (at the desert), Jeep drive Night coach drive from Luxor to Dahab and from Dahab to Cairo |
| Ü Guide |
| Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides |
| Ü Activities |
| Camel Safari, Jeep drive, Snorkelling |
| Ü Excursions |
| As per the itinerary (entrance fees NOT included) |
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Not included |
| Any flights, insurance, meals not stated in the itinerary, items of a personal nature, tips, visa fees, entrance fees to the sights and museums, other services not stated in the itinerary, optional activities |
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Optional Activities |
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ÜHorse
& camel riding at the Pyramids in Cairo (Day 2) ÜDinner at the Nubian village in Aswan (Day 3) ÜAbu Simbel tour from Aswan (Day 4) ÜHot-air ballooning in Luxor (Day 6) ÜSound & light show at Karnak (Day 6) ÜScuba diving and snorkelling (Dahab) |
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Local Payment |
| We ease your cash needs by dividing the tour cost into two payments : tour price and local payment. You just need to pay the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. Please view "Frequently Asked Questions" section for the details of the local payment. |