Guide

Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides

Meals

13 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

Others

Arrival and Departure transfers on first and last day of the trip Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan, and from Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth)

Hygieneprotocol

For any tour departing from February 1st, 2023, we won’t be requiring travelers to be vaccinated. However, we strongly recommend that all travelers and staff are vaccinated to protect other tour members as well as the communities visited. Some countries and airlines may still request travelers to be vaccinated, so please make sure to check travel and entry requirements thoroughly. 

Accommodation

5 and 4 star hotels.

Transport

A/C, modern coach or mini-bus.

Not included:

Flights

International flights not included.

Optional

Group Dinner on Cruise Nubian Dinner Abu Simbel Hot Air Balloning Snorkelling Camel Treks Squba Diving Jeep Safari

Insurance

Insurance is not included

Others

Meals not stated in the itinerary Items of a personal nature Tips & gestures Visa fees Entrance fees to the sights and museums Optional activities Other services not stated in the itinerary

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

Day 1: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner. Included Activities Welcome Meeting Optional Activities Group Dinner on Cruise - 35 USD
Day 2 Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train

Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. After everyone has had their dose of awe, we’ll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids Sightseeing of Sphinx Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid Entrance Fees Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 540 EGP Sakkara Pyramid - 450 EGP
Day 3 Day 3: Aswan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Aswan

Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check in at 5.30pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Aswan City tour Sightseeing of Philae Temple Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan Optional Activities Nubian Dinner - 32 USD Entrance Fees Philae Temple - 450 EGP
Day 4 Day 4: Aswan
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Aswan

Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace. If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Meals Included Breakfast Optional Activities Abu Simbel - 120 USD
Day 5 Day 5: Daily Felucca Cruise On The Nile
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Daily Felucca Cruise On The Nile

Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile. Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the Nile. After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sailing on the Felucca
Day 6 Day 6: Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Edfu, Komombo, Luxor

As we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. We’ll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple Sightseeing of Komombo Temple Sightseeing of Luxor Temple Entrance Fees Edfu Temple - 450 EGP Komombo Temple - 360 EGP Luxor Temple - 400 EGP
Day 7 Day 7: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train

The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious canters of ancient Egypt with its marvelous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor. In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Cairo. Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner Included Activities Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings - 600 EGP Queen Hatshepsut - 360 EGP Karnak Temple - 450 EGP
Day 8 Day 8: Cairo City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Cairo City Tour

The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world. Egyptian Museum of Cairo houses around 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities. Then roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohammed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem! Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of Cairo Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque Sightseeing of Hanging Church Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili Entrance Fees Egyptian Museum - 480 EGP Citadel of Saladin - 450 EGP
Day 9 Day 9: Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab

Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea. You’ll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing. The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery. Meals Included Breakfast
Day 10 Day 10: Dahab
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Dahab

Just lay back and relax by the golden beaches. Soak in the sun and the breeze to recharge. Have long swims, enjoy local tastes and get your dose of the Red Sea. When you’re ready for some adventure, hop on camel trekking for a bumpy ride. Meals Included Breakfast Optional Activities Camel Trekking
Day 11 Day 11: Dahab, Mt. Sinai Trek
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Dahab, Mt. Sinai Trek

Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colorful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs. Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels. Depart for St. Catherine in the evening at 22:30 start the ascend to Mt. Sinai, where you’ll witness the spectacular sunrise which blankets the surrounding peaks in gold, unveiling one of the best views in Egypt. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Mt Sinai Trek Sightseeing of Dahab Optional Activities Mountain Dinner – 24 USD Snorkeling at Blue Hole – 34 USD
Day 12 Day 12: St. Catherine, Dahab
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: St. Catherine, Dahab

Start off the day with a visit to the beautiful St. Catherine Monastery before you drive back to Dahab. Free time to rest up and recharge after the hike. Get to improve your waterskiing or wake boarding skills and ride the waves to cool off. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of St. Catherine Monastery Optional Activities Quad Biking – 29 USD Entrance Fees St. Catherine Monastery – 225 EGP
Day 13 Day 13: Dahab
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Dahab

Another day to relax under the sun and cool in the sea. If you have energy to spare, why not try out some water sports or attractions. Alternatively you can browse the bazaars and markets to practice your bartering skills and collect the best souvenirs. Cherish your final day by the Red Sea under the Egyptian sun. Meals Included Breakfast Optional Activities Snorkelling at Blue Hole - 34 USD Scuba Diving - EUR 45
Day 14 Day 14: Dahab, Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Dahab, Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo

Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates. Drive to Sharm El-Sheikh airport and fly to Cairo airport, where your tour ends. Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk! Meals Included Breakfast
Day 15 Day 15: Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Cairo

Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates. Check-out of the hotel in Cairo (11:00am) and catch the transfer to the airport at the end of your tour. Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk! Meals Included Breakfast

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Ultimate Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

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Itinerary of your trip Ultimate Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train

Day 3: Aswan

Day 4: Aswan

Day 5: Daily Felucca Cruise On The Nile

Day 6: Edfu, Komombo, Luxor

Day 7: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train

Day 8: Cairo City Tour

Day 9: Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab

Day 10: Dahab

Day 11: Dahab, Mt. Sinai Trek

Day 12: St. Catherine, Dahab

Day 13: Dahab

Day 14: Dahab, Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo

Day 15: Cairo

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