Explore Egypt 10-Day Cultural Tour & Red Sea Holiday
- 10 Days
- Maximum Capacity: 10
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Description
Explore Egypt 10-Day Cultural Tour & Red Sea Adventure – Your Ultimate Journey from Ancient Wonders to Coastal Bliss. Embark on an unforgettable 10-day odyssey that perfectly blends Egypt’s awe-inspiring ancient history with the serene beauty of its Red Sea coast. Our meticulously crafted “Explore Egypt” tour invites you to delve into the heart of a civilization that shaped the world, before unwinding on the sun-kissed beaches of Hurghada. This adventure promises an immersive cultural experience and rejuvenating relaxation, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Your Journey Begins in Cairo: Unveiling the Pharaohs’ Secrets (Days 1-4)
Your adventure starts in the sprawling, vibrant metropolis of Cairo, the gateway to Egypt’s legendary past. Upon arrival at Cairo International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted and transferred to your comfortable hotel, ready to begin your exploration.
The following days in Cairo are dedicated to immersing yourself in the wonders of ancient Egypt. A visit to the iconic Giza Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx is, of course, the highlight. Stand in awe before these colossal structures, testaments to the ingenuity of the pharaohs, and imagine the thousands of years of history they have witnessed. You’ll have the chance to explore the surrounding plateau, perhaps even opting for a memorable camel ride across the desert sands for that perfect photo opportunity.
Beyond Giza, your journey into antiquity continues with a visit to Saqqara, home to the Step Pyramid of Djoser, considered the world’s oldest stone building. Here, you’ll gain deeper insights into the evolution of pyramid construction. Later, prepare to be captivated by the treasures housed within the Egyptian Museum (or the magnificent Grand Egyptian Museum, as it opens its full splendor). Witness the glittering artifacts from Tutankhamun’s tomb, along with countless other masterpieces that tell the story of a civilization spanning millennia.
Cairo also offers a rich tapestry of more recent history. You’ll explore Islamic Cairo, with its labyrinthine alleys, historic mosques, and the imposing Citadel of Saladin, providing panoramic views of the city. A stroll through the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar is a sensory delight, where you can haggle for souvenirs, sip mint tea, and soak in the vibrant local atmosphere. Discover the spiritual tranquility of Coptic Cairo, with its ancient churches, including the famous Hanging Church, showcasing a different facet of Egypt’s diverse heritage. Experience the best of Egypt with our 10-day tour. Discover ancient wonders in Cairo and relax on the beautiful beaches of Hurghada. Book your Egypt and Red Sea adventure!
Duration
10 Days, 9 Nights
Group Size
8
Language
Operated in: English, German, French, Spanish, Russian
Highlights
- Explore the Giza Pyramid complex.
- Discover the treasures of the Egyptian Museum.
- Cruise the Nile and visit ancient temples.
- Unwind at an all-inclusive resort in Hurghada.
- Dive into snorkeling adventures in the Red Sea.
Included
- Flight tickets {Cairo – Aswan / Hurghada – Cairo} .
- 3 Nights at 4* hotel in Cairo bed and breakfast basis.
- 3 Night at 5* Nile cruise based Full board- Nile Cruise.
- 3 Nights at 5* hotel in Hurghada All Soft Inclusive basis.
- An escorted knowledgeable tour guide over the tour.
- All your transportation during the tour with a private A.C car.
- Private transfer from Luxor to Hurghada.
- All service charges and taxes.
Excluded
- Entering fees to all the mentioned sightseeing on the itinerary.
- International Airfare.
- Egypt entry visa.
- Any Private Expenses.
- Tipping recommended.
- Optional Tours Abu Simble trip (90 $ per person).
Travel Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival at Cairo international Airport
Upon your arrival at Cairo airport, you will be met by our local representative, who will assist you through immigration and passport control and collecting your baggage. You will then be transferred to your hotel, where your Egyptologist tour guide, who will accompany you for the duration of the tour, Transfer to your hotel in Cairo
Overnight Cairo
No Meal
Day 2 - Giza Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum
This morning you will experience the icons of ancient Egypt! Your Egyptologist guide will accompany you to the Giza pyramid complex, where you can see the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx.
This morning we’ll take an air-conditioned private minibus back to Cairo.
After some time to freshen up at our hotel, we’ll visit the Egyptian museum to learn more about the country’s incredible ancient history, followed by the old city of Cairo where you can explore Khan El Khalili, a bazaar crammed with souvenir shops, cafés and shisha bars.
Overnight Cairo
Meal Breakfast , Lunch
Day 3 - Cairo Fly to Aswan tours
Early this morning you will be transferred to the airport for a short internal flight down to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to our 5-star Nile cruise ship, Embarkation & Lunch on board of the Nile Cruise, proceedVisits of Aswan including the Temple of Philae and tour by Felucca around Elephantine, the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk
Philae temple
Built to honour the goddess Isis, this was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Construction began around 690 BC, and it was one of the last outposts where the goddess was worshipped.
The High Dam
Aswan High Dam is a rock-fill dam located at the northern border between Egypt and Sudan. The dam is fed by the River Nile and the reservoir forms Lake Nasser. Construction for the project began in 1960 and was completed in 1968. It was officially inaugurated in 1971.
The Unfinished Obelisk
Aswan was the source of ancient Egypt’s finest granite, used to make statues and embellish temples, pyramids, and obelisks. The large unfinished obelisk in the Northern Quarries has provided valuable insight into how these monuments were created, although the full construction process is still not entirely clear. Three sides of the shaft, nearly 42m long, were completed except for the inscriptions. At 1168 tonnes, the completed obelisk would have been the single heaviest piece of stone the Egyptians ever fashioned.
12:00 lunch on board of the Cruise
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise
Day 4 - Abu Simbel temples
Optional tour to Abu Simbel
The two temples of Ramses the second and the Queen Nefertari were carved out of the Mountain on the west bank of the Nile between 1274 and 1244 B.c, The Great Temple was dedicated to Ramses the second, Ra-Harakhty, Amun Ra and Ptah, with 4 Colossal statues, The second temple was dedicated to The Queen Nefertari and Goddess Hathor, the two temples were dismantled stone by stone and rebuilt on higher ground, The preservation of the two temples of Abu Simbel must Rank as the greatest Achievement of the UNESCO
overnight Aswan
Meal B, L, D
Day 5 - Edfu temple
Breakfast on the board on the Nile cruise, Breakfast on the Nile Cruise, Visit the Edfu
Edfu temple:
Upper Egyptian site dominated by a large well -Preserved temple, dedicated to the hawk-God Horus, The Construction of Ptolemaic temple of Horus, which was founded on the site of a much earlier temple, dated to the period between the reigns of Ptolemy the Third (246 B.c), The descriptions on the walls include the Myth of contending of Horus and Seth (Probably performed annually as a religious Drama.
Sail to Luxor through Esna lock
Visit Luxor temple
Luxor Temple:
Largely built by the New Kingdom Pharaoh Amenhotep the Third and Completed by King Tutankhamen and the Great King Ramses the second, The First pylon was raised by Ramses the second and Decorated with His Military Battle of Kadesh.
Dinner &overnight on board the Cruise
Day 6 - West bank of Luxor & Karnak Temples
Disembarkation after Breakfast. Visit the west bank of Luxor and Karnak
The Valley of the Kings:
Once called the great Place of the Truth, this valley Called now the valley of the Kings, It is a Majestic domain of the Pharaohs who once lay in great stone Sarcophagi, awaiting immortality, The isolated valley behind Deir el Bahri is dominated by the Pyramid-Shaped Mountain Peak
The colossi of Memnon:
Massive pair statues Know as the Colossi of Memnon, rising about 18 M from the plain, they are the remains of what once the largest complex on the west bank, Built by Amenhotep the Third
The Queen Hatshepsut temple:
Rising out of the desert Plain, in a series of terraces, the temple of Hatshepsut Merges with sheer limestone Cliffs of the eastern face of the Theban Mountain as if Nature herself had built this Extraordinary monument.
Karnak temple
Karnak is more than A temple, is a spectacular Complex of Sanctuaries, Kiosks, Pylons and Obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the Greater Glory of Egypt`s Pharaohs, Karnak was the Most Important place for the worship of the Theban Triad (Amun, Mut, and Khonsu)
We’ll then take our air-conditioned private bus to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast, where we’ll be staying in an all-inclusive resort. Free day in Hurghada, Overnight in Hurghada
Day 7 - Red Sea Hurghada
Free day in Hurghada
This is a free day for you to enjoy however you wish. The resort in Hurghada offers a large swimming pool complex, long sandy beaches and all-inclusive food and drink; total relaxation awaits
Free day in Hurghada
Day 8 - Hurghada Snorkeling trip
Snorkelling trip
You can choose to take part in any number of water sport activities, including full-day snorkeling and scuba diving excursions. The seas around Hurghada offer some of the best coral reef dive spots in the world, giving the opportunity to see many colorful fish species, including the Red Sea Clownfish, Emperor Angelfish, Picasso Trigger Fish and Moray Eels.
Overnight at the resort in Hurghada.
Day 9 - Depart to Cairo From Hurghada
Free day in Hurghada
you have free day to enjoy the sea before fly back to cairo if you need a smal trip in this day you can do Quad Safari for 3 hours and back to the hotel.
Depart to Cairo From Hurghada by Flight- overnight in Cai
Day 10 - Departure Back Home
Departure fly back home from cairo airport
The tour ends after breakfast at our hotel in Cairo, with transfers included to take you to the airport for your flight home. If you wish to extend your stay in Cairo
From1.503,00 $ 1.670,00 $
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