DAY 1: Arrive in Cairo
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Touch down in Cairo and meet up with a friendly local who will assist you through the passport process. Transfer to your hotel and meet up with your passionate Egyptologist tour guide who will be your guide throughout your stay. Sit in on a tour briefing and learn more about the experiences you can look forward to. Get a good night's rest - tomorrow the adventure begins!
Experiences
Arriving in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. If your flight arrives early enough you will have some free time to enjoy all the hotel has to offer - including relaxing by the hotel swimming pool.
DAY 2: Giza Pyramids - Sphinx - Sakkara
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Get ready for a day of iconic experiences! Grab breakfast and join your knowledgeable guide as you set out for the Giza pyramid complex. Encounter some of Egypt's most famous sights. This includes the Great Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx. Move on to Sakkara to see the Zoser step pyramid and Pharaonic tombs. Overnight in your hotel in Cairo.
Experiences
Visit the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza plateau.
Visit the Pyramid of Zoser at Sakkara.
Optional Excursions
- Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids i US$36
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 3: Cairo - Aswan - Philae Temple
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Arrive in Aswan after your included flight. Then, meet up with a local representative who will accompany you to the hotel. Tuck into breakfast and start the day with a visit to the picture-perfect Philae Temple. Make your way to the temple island via motorboat. Gaze in wonderment as you approach on the water. Get a good night's rest at your Aswan hotel.
Experiences
Visit the Philae Temple and the High Dam of Aswan. The evening is then yours to explore Aswan at your leisure.
Optional Excursions
- Dinner in a Nubian House i US$25
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 4: Nile Cruise
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Enjoy a hearty breakfast - today is going to be a bumper day of exploration. Step aboard a Nile felucca, a wooden sailing boat propelled by oars and lateen sails, and take to the water. Take in the sights of daily life unfolding on the banks of the Nile as we sail past. Learn more about the mighty river and its place in Egyptian history. Embark on an optional excursion to Abu Simbel this afternoon. Explore the mesmerising Sun Temple of Ramses the Great and other impressive remnants of a bygone era. Overnight on the felucca.
Experiences
Enjoy the amazing views as we navigate the River Nile in a traditional felucca wooden sailing boat. The covered deck provides shade, and also has comfortable mattresses, making it the perfect place to relax while drifting along one of the world's oldest waterways. At night, the felucca drops anchor. Please note that there are shared toilet facilities on-board. Meals will be cooked and provided by the crew.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Traditional Felucca - with sundeck, covered sleeping area & onboard toilet
Optional Excursions
- Abu Simbel Temple i US$90
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 5: Kom Ombo - Karnak - Luxor
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Grab breakfast and board the air-conditioned bus to Luxor. Gaze in wonderment at the grand monuments that have stood here since the time of ancient Thebes. Discover the Kom Ombo temple with its symmetrical entrances and gorgeous riverside scenery. Tour the East Bank of the Nile this afternoon. Marvel at the immense Karnak and Luxor Temples and wander down the Avenue of Sphinxes. Overnight at your hotel in Luxor this evening.
Experiences
Visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Horus.
Take an afternoon tour of the east bank of Luxor, where you will experience the massive Karnak temple complex and the historic Luxor Temple.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Lotus Hotel
Rating: 3 Star
DAY 6: Valley of the Kings - Hatshepsut - Hurghada
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Fuel up at breakfast and set out on a tour of the West Bank of Luxor. Get up close and personal with the rich archaeological heritage of the famous Valley of the Kings. Encounter the majesty of the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir el-Bahri). This structure was built for Egypt's only female pharaoh. Travel onward to the great Colossi of Memnon - the last remains of Amenophis III temple. Take the air-conditioned bus to Hurghada, Red Sea. Join in on an included dinner and overnight at the all-inclusive resort hotel.
Experiences
Tour of the West Bank, starting at the Valley of the Kings, and visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
With a full free day tomorrow, you can simply relax in the resort or take part in various optional activities including snorkelling and scuba diving.
Optional Excursions
- Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the West Bank of Luxor i US$130
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 7: Hurghada: Free Day
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Make the most of your free day Hurghada. Enjoy one of the many activities on offer at the resort. Explore the beach, keep cool in the pool, or simply relax. Alternatively, you can also go snorkelling or scuba diving along the amazing coral reefs. Breakfast, dinner and lunch are included today. Overnight at Hurghada.
Optional Excursions
- Snorkelling i US$35
- Scuba Diving i US$65
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 8: Red Sea - Hurghada
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Today calls for pure relaxation! Use your second free day to explore the best of Hurghada and this stunning stretch of coastline along the Red Sea. Grab your bathing suits, take a dip and do some swimming, snorkelling or scuba diving. Wander the golden beaches or simply relax at the resort and enjoy the sun. Don’t forget to fill up on great food and drinks during your day of leisure as breakfast, lunch and dinner are included! Tonight is the last night in Hurghada - tomorrow we are off to Cairo!
Experiences
Take a free day to explore the sights and sounds of the Red Sea resort.
Optional Excursions
- Scuba Diving i US$65
- Snorkelling i US$35
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 9: Hurghada - Cairo
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Board the air-conditioned bus to Cairo after breakfast. Join an outing to the Egyptian Museum for a glimpse into the past. Learn more about the country's fascinating history and see the treasures that were unearthed from King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Next, we make our way to the Cairo Bazaar, Khan El Khalili. Roam the alleyways, shop for souvenirs or take a seat at one of the coffee shops and watch the buzz of activity around you.
Experiences
Arriving in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. If your flight arrives early enough you will have some free time to enjoy all the hotel has to offer - including relaxing by the hotel swimming pool.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Oasis Hotel
Rating: 4 star
DAY 10: Cairo: Free Day
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Venture out into Egypt’s capital city on your free day. Cairo is a bustling destination with so many things to see and do. Today, you can also opt to take a trip to the Mediterranean coast to visit the amazing city of Alexandria. Founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria boasts beautiful beaches and a dazzling seafront corniche dotted with cafes and restaurants. The historical city is also home to catacombs, a fortress, souks and relics from thousands of years ago! Overnight stay in Cairo.
Optional Excursions
- The Sights of Alexandria i US$90
* Stated prices and availability are subject to change.DAY 11: Cairo - Amman - Wadi Rum
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After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo airport to catch the flight to Amman - Jordan’s capital city. Touch down in Amman and then head to Wadi Rum - home to shifting sands and striking desert landscapes. After checking into our desert camp, we join an exciting two hour Jeep 4x4 safari. This evening we also enjoy an authentic Jordanian dinner. After dinner, relax by the fire under the starry sky and swap stories with your new travel mates. Retire to your tent and sleep peacefully surrounded by the sounds of the desert.
Experiences
Make your way into the desert to explore these striking landscapes on a 4x4 safari with expert local guides. Gain a new appreciation for its arid beauty and spend the night in a tented camp in Wadi Rum.
Enjoy an authentic Jordanian dinner around the campfire with the rest of the group and do some stargazing before heading for bed. Optional: Upgrade the size of your tent to get add-on extras like aircon and TV.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Meneur Hotel
Rating: 4 star
DAY 12: Wadi Rum - Petra
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Get ready for a full day of exploration at the incredible Red Rose City of Petra. Embark on an unforgettable trip on horseback and foot to reach the famed Treasury, which was carved out of a sandstone rock face. Listen as your local guide tells you more about the city and provides valuable insight into this fascinating attraction. Visit the Pharaoh's Castle, the Triumphal arch and the Amphitheater. Overnight in Petra before leaving for the Dead Sea in the morning.
Experiences
Embark on a guided tour of Petra with free time. Back in 300 BC, Petra was the capital of the prosperous Nabatean Kingdom. Swiss explorer Jean Louis Burckhardt famously wrote about it in his diary. “It's one of the most elegant remains of antiquity existing.” He penned this when he discovered the site in 1812. It's easy to see why - Petra is simply breathtaking. It is also known as the 'Rose City' due to the colour of the stone from which it was carved. However, the site is best known for its rock-cut architecture and water conduit system.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
La Maison Hotel
Rating: 3 star
DAY 13: Petra - Dead Sea - Kerak - Amman
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Off to the Dead Sea, we go! Float in the salty water at the lowest point on earth and drink in the scenic beauty. Next, make your way to Kerak to marvel at Kerak Castle, which dates from the 12th century. Continue to Amman and overnight at your hotel.
Experiences
Step into the Dead Sea. The Dead Sea is actually not a sea at all, but a lake that contains more than 30% salt. It is also the lowest place on earth, at 417 feet below sea level. The water's properties are said to cure various skin conditions. It may also relieve respiratory ailments. The lake's mud is used in spa treatments at the hotels along its shore. Please note: entrance fee applies.
Visit Kerak Castle. This fantastic Crusader stronghold, and later Mamluk fortress, is one of the largest crusader castles in the Levant. Construction of the castle began in the 1140s, under the rule of King Fulk of Jerusalem.
Included Meals
Accommodationi
Meneur Hotel
Rating: 4 star
DAY 14: Amman City Tour
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Get ready for a day of exploration in Amman. The capital of Jordan is a modern city with numerous ancient ruins and famous visitors' attractions abound. This includes the historic Citadel, Mount Nebu, the Roman Theatre and more. Embark on a guided city tour to see the top sights. Overnight at your Amman hotel this evening before heading home in the morning.
Experiences
Enjoy a guided city tour of Jordan’s capital, Amman. The city is filled with ancient ruins and famous visitors' attractions like the historic Citadel, Mount Nebu, the Roman Theatre and more. Downtown Amman gives a contrasting modern atmosphere to these historical ruins. Go wandering through bustling souks. Or sip on coffee in the many coffeehouses and watch the locals go by.
DAY 15: Amman
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Make your way to the airport after breakfast. Today is the final day of your Egypt and Jordan tour - we hope you enjoyed a wonderful journey with Expat Explore and your local guides. Greet your tour mates and return home with wonderful memories. We hope to see you back on tour soon!