8 days tour

Egypt On A Shoestring

$ 1,999 .00 USD

Total price per person

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Egypt On A Shoestring

This tour includes:

Transport

Transportation by private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle.

Hygieneprotocol

Before Tour: All passengers traveling to Egypt MUST have a negative PCR test with QR code or Accepted Vaccination certificate with QR. A Health Declaration form should be available on all the international flights and filled by the Passengers before boarding the flight (at the departure airport) and delivered to The Quarantine Authorities upon arrival. During Tour: Wearing face masks is mandatory. We will provide face masks & hand sanitizers to tourists and their companions. All staff members are trained and educated on symptoms and necessary preventive measures related to COVID-19. The temperature of staff members is checked daily. Tourist groups shall not exceed 25 people (until further notice). Tour guides must wear face masks and use wireless microphones inside museums. Headphones are sterilized after each use. Disinfection of archaeological sites and museums is carried out daily. Physical distancing is maintained during visits to museums and archaeological sites. The maximum number of visitors allowed inside museums and indoor archaeological sites is: Two hundred visitors per hour in the Egyptian Museum in Tahrir and 100 visitors per hour in other museums. 10 - 15 visitors inside any pyramid or tomb (depending on its dimensions). At accommodation: Guests will have their temperatures checked daily. Luggage is disinfected before check-in. Floor signs are placed on maintaining physical distancing. Electronic payment is encouraged. The room capacity is two adults + 2 children (less than 12 years old). Personal Protection Kits (containing personal protective equipment such as masks, gloves, and hand sanitizers) are provided in rooms for each guest. Rooms and bathrooms are adequately ventilated and disinfected daily.

Accommodation

Accommodation in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan at 4* hotel.

Others

Meet and greet service by our representatives The assistance of our personnel during your tours and excursions Entrance fees to the mentioned sites in Luxor, Aswan, and Cairo Bottled water during the tour Service charges and taxes included

Meals

Breakfast meals at the hotels

Guide

Egyptologist guide

Not included:

Optional

Entrance fees: to the burial chambers of the pyramids and the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings.

Flights

International airfare

Others

Gratuities/Tipping (Recommended). Entry visa to Egypt. Camel ride Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary. Meals except where indicated. Drinks and any personal expenses.

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Itinerary of your trip Egypt On A Shoestring

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

      Arrival

      The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but ensure youโ€™re back on time to meet the group. After introductions, your guide will review the details of your tour. Please note that standard check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.

  • Day 2 The Pyramids And The Museum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      The Pyramids And The Museum

      Enjoy a guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Take an orientation tour through the narrow alleys of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with free time for shopping or people-watching from a shisha cafรฉโ€”overnight train to Aswan.

      For lunch, why not go local with a couple of falafel sandwiches, or learn what Kushari tastes like?

  • Day 3 Aswan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Aswan

      Free morning to explore Aswan. Opt to wander through the souk at your own pace, take a guided tour of the city, or visit the famous Philae Temple.

      In the afternoon, board a felucca and sail down the Nile. Visit a Nubian village and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with locals.

  • Day 4 Aswan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Aswan

      Spend the day exploring Aswan. Take an optional trip to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.

      Spend another day exploring Aswan. Opt to visit one of the fascinating sights in the area, the Temple of Abu Simbel. Or continue exploring the city, including the modern Nubian Museum, to learn more about Aswanโ€™s local people.

  • Day 5 Kom Ombo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Kom Ombo

      Sail the Nile on a felucca with a support boat. Sleep on board under the stars.

      Enjoy a relaxing ride on a felucca (traditional Nile sailboat) and travel down the river, watching the scenery glide by. At night, sleep on the deck under the stars (mattresses and blankets are provided). Enjoy delicious meals on board. The felucca does not have toilets or showers, but a private support boat traveling nearby has both (please bring a towel).

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

      Luxor

      Visit Kom Ombo Temple on the way to Luxor. Opt to visit Karnak Temple or discover Luxor at your own pace. Choose from taking a horse and carriage ride to checking out the local bazaar or visiting the Mummification Museum. The choice is yours!

  • Day 7 Luxor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Luxor

      Enjoy some free time to explore Luxor before an overnight train back to Cairo.

  • Day 8 Departure
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure

      The tour ends upon arrival.

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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

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 65

Age range required for this experience. Underaged must be accompanied by adults.

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