11 days tour

Egypt Uncovered - 11 Days

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Egypt Uncovered - 11 Days

This tour includes:

Guide

Services of an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 11 All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Others

1 overnight train from Cairo to Luxor (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin) Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera and Hurghada 3 days in Hurghada - Red Sea coastal stay

Accommodation

9 nights 4-5 star hotels

Meals

Breakfast daily

Not included:

Insurance

Others

International flights and visa Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

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Itinerary of your trip Egypt Uncovered - 11 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cairo

      Sunday. Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or those arriving early can opt to join an optional Backstreets of Cairo tour which departs the hotel at 10am. At 7pm this evening meet your guide and the rest of the group at a Welcome Meeting. Note: If you would like to extend your stay we offer an Alexandria Day Trip on the Saturday before your tour starts or on the final day and can arrange pre/post tour accommodation upon request.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza

      Today see the incredible pyramids and the iconic Sphinx at The Giza Plateau. Perhaps opt to ride a camel. Later we travel to Saqqara, to explore the myriad of tombs and temples at the site and see Zhoserโ€™s step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaohโ€™s chief architect in 2700 BC.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Grand Egyptian Museum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Grand Egyptian Museum

      Cairo - Luxor. We take a guided tour of the vast new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza this morning. In this incredible 490,000 sq.m complex weโ€™ll discover a mind-boggling array of relics and antiquities from almost every period of ancient Egyptian history, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Then we head over to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to see the mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens on display in the Royal Mummiesโ€™ Hall. Returning to the hotel thereโ€™s time to relax by the pool before we board the night train to Luxor this evening. Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility weโ€™ll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Luxor & Dendera
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Luxor & Dendera

      We arrive into Luxor this morning and drive to Dendera which is one of Egyptโ€™s best preserved temple complexes, located 60km north of Luxor. This vast complex covers 40,000 square meters and its temples, chapels and shrines were gradually built over thousands of years. Denderaโ€™s crowning glory is the 2000 year old Temple of Hathor with its exquisitely decorated ceiling. After our guided tour of this incredible site we return to Luxor where the afternoon if free to spend at leisure. Take a stroll around town or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool and soak up the sunshine. This evening there is an optional visit to view the beautiful Temple of Luxor at night. Book and pay locally.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Valley Of The Kings
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Valley Of The Kings

      4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its very best and this morning we tour the West Bank. Our first stop is the famous Valley of the Kings, which is home to many beautifully decorated pharaohsโ€™ tombs. After exploring this incredible site we travel on to visit the beautiful limestone, colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut, who was one of only three Egyptian ruling queens. Weโ€™ll also see the imposing 18m-high Colossi of Memnon, which are all that remains of the temple of the hedonistic Amenophis III. Returning to the hotel at around midday thereโ€™s time to have lunch and relax by the pool before we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak later this afternoon. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egyptโ€™s Middle and New Kingdom rulers.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Free Day In Luxor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Free Day In Luxor

      Today is free for you to spend at leisure in Luxor. Relax and soak up the sunshine by the hotel pool or explore Luxor on foot, following the waterside corniche and maybe stopping for drink and a bite to eat at one of the many Nile side cafes and tea houses. Alternatively, there is an optional tour of the Luxor Museum that can be booked locally. The Luxor Museum is located on the corniche and contains a fascinating array of Egyptian antiquities.

  • Day 7 Day 7-9: Hurghada
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7-9: Hurghada

      Luxor - Hurghada. Departing Luxor we head east to Hurghada on the beautiful Red Sea Riviera for three days by the beach. The next two days are free for you to explore Hurghada or simply relax. Thereโ€™s an optional day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkelling, which can be booked locally. Hurghada is one of the most popular Red Sea resorts. Hotels and expanded infrastructure provide holidaymakers with excellent aquatic facilities for sail boarding, yachting, deep-sea fishing, SCUBA diving and snorkeling and Hurghadaโ€™s central location provides a gateway to prime offshore reefs, which are some of the finest in the world. Hurghada also has plenty of restaurants and late night bars for evening entertainment.

  • Day 8 Day 10: Return To Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Return To Cairo

      Hurghada - Cairo. This morning we depart Hurghada and drive back to Cairo. The rest of the day is free for you to relax by the pool, independently explore or perhaps opt to visit the famous Khan el Khalili bazaar to buy some souvenirs.

  • Day 9 Day 11: Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Cairo

      Wednesday. Hotel check out and included onward transfer to airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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