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Highlights:

• Giza: Great Pyramids - Sphinx Monument

• Cairo: Egyptian Museum - Khan Khalili Bazaars

• Desert Safari: Western Desert

• Nile Cruise: 4 Days / 3 Nights

• Red Sea: Leisure or Water Sports

Included:

• Airport arrive / depart assistance & transfers escorted by our representative

• All ground transfers in modern A/C buses

• All transfers during sightseeing tours in private modern A/C buses

• Sightseeing tours listed in program highlights above *entrance fees included

• Private licensed English speaking Egyptologist tour guides

• Hotel room for 7 nights in Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh based on B&B basis

• Hotel room for 3 nights in Cairo based on B&B basis

• 1 night on first class sitting train (Cairo / Aswan)

• 3 nights on Nile cruise ship based on full board basis

• Sales tax & service fees

Excluded:

• Tourist visa

• International & domestic flights

• Gratuity (tips) for drivers, tour & dive guides

• Personal items, meals, drinks or services not mentioned

Optional:

• Lunch at a local restaurant

• Camel ride around the pyramids

• Entrance to solar boat exhibit

• Entrance to the big  or small pyramid

• Entrance to 'Mummies Hall' in the Egyptian museum

• Sound & Light Show at pyramids

• Dinner & show cruise on a floating restaurant in Cairo

• Upgrade to first class sleeper train

• Upgrade to domestic flights

• Experience scuba diving

• Daily diving - for certified divers

• Snorkeling - suitable for anyone

• PADI scuba diving courses

Note: We can arrange for your Red Sea lodging in Hurghada or Sharm el Sheikh - both locations are excellent for diving and snorkeling or just relaxing on the beach. Rates vary depending on the standard of hotel you choose, group size and the time of year you plan to travel. High seasons include Easter, Christmas and New Year's.

Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival Day
When you arrive at Cairo airport we'll meet and transfer you to your hotel for check in.
 

Day 02: Western Desert
This day you'll enjoy a full day in the Western desert near Fayoum Oasis.

Day 03: Giza - Cairo Day Tour
Your tour guide will meet you in the reception of your hotel and transfer you to Giza. The day starts with a guided tour of the legendary pyramids of Cheops, Cherfrern and Mykerionos - also known as the Great Pyramids of Giza. Next is a guided tour of the Sphinx Monument.

Then your guide will transfer you to downtown Cairo for a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum of antiquities.
 

In the evening we'll transfer you to the train station to board a first class sitting train. Overnight onboard to to Aswan.
 

Day 04: Nile Cruise Day 01
Upon arrival our representative will meet you at the train station and transfer to your cruise ship for check in. Guided tour of the High Dam - Philae Temple - sail to Kom Ombo - guided tour of the Kom Ombo Temple - sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 05: Nile Cruise Day 02
Guided tour of the Horus Temple - sail to Esna - cross the locks - sail to Luxor - afternoon is free for leisure. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 06: Nile Cruise Day 03
West Bank: Guided tour of the Valley of the Kings & Queens - Thebes Necropolis - Queen Hatshepsut Temple - Colossi of Memnon Statue - afternoon free for leisure. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 07: Nile Cruise Day 04
Breakfast - disembarkation. Then we'll transfer you to Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh.

Upon arrival we'll meet and transfer you to your hotel for check in.

Day 08 - 13: Red Sea: Hurghada or Sharm El Sheikh
These days are for leisure, diving or snorkeling in the Red Sea.

Day 14: Transfer Back to Cairo
After breakfast, check out of your hotel and we'll transfer you to the bus station to board a modern A/C bus back to Cairo.

Upon arrival we'll meet and transfer you to your hotel for check in.

Day 15: Departure Day
We'll pick you up at your hotel and transfer you back to the airport for your final departure.