15 days tour

Ultimate Egypt

$ 2,080 .65 USD

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Ultimate Egypt

This tour includes:

Guide

Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides

Meals

14 breakfasts, 1 dinner

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)

Transport

A/C, modern coach or mini-bus.

Accommodation

5 and 4 star hotels.

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. 

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

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

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Itinerary of your trip Ultimate Egypt

  • 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. Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star Included Activities Welcome Meeting Optional Activities Group Dinner on Cruise - 30 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. Accommodation Overnight Sleeper Train Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids Sightseeing of Sphinx Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid Entrance Fees Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 360 EGP Sakkara Pyramid - 300 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. Accommodation Tolip Hotel - 5 Star 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 - 300 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! Accommodation Tolip Hotel - 5 Star Meals Included Breakfast Optional Activities Abu Simbel - 94 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. Accommodation Tolip Hotel - 5 Star 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. Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple Sightseeing of Komombo Temple Sightseeing of Luxor Temple Entrance Fees Edfu Temple - 300 EGP Komombo Temple - 240 EGP Luxor Temple - 160 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 centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous 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. Accommodation Overnight Sleeper Train 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 - 400 EGP Queen Hatshepsut - 240 EGP Karnak Temple - 300 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! Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star 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 - 330 EGP Citadel of Saladin - 300 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. Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star Meals Included Breakfast

  • Day 10 Day 10: Dahab, Mt. Sinai Trek
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: 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 colourful 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. Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Mt Sinai Trek Sightseeing of Dahab Optional Activities Mountain Dinner - 24 USD Snorkelling at Blue Hole - 34 USD

  • Day 11 Day 11: St. Catherine, Dahab
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: 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. Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of St. Catherine Monastery Optional Activities Quad Biking - 29 USD Entrance Fees St. Catherine Monastery - 160 EGP

  • Day 12 Day 12: Dahab
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: 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. Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star Meals Included Breakfast Optional Activities Camel Trekking

  • 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. Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star Meals Included Breakfast Optional Activities Snorkelling at Blue Hole - 34 USD Scuba Diving - EUR 45

  • Day 14 Day 14: Dahab, Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 14: Dahab, Cairo

      After spending your morning in Dahab, hop on board the coach for a long and scenic drive to Cairo. Have a final tour of the bustling markets or a group dinner with your travel mates. Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star 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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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’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

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

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 you’re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 59

Age range allowed for this experience.

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