Guide

Services of an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 11 All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

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1 overnight train from Cairo to Luxor (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin) Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera and Hurghada 3 days in Hurghada - Red Sea coastal stay

Accommodation

9 nights 4-5 star hotels

Meals

Breakfast daily

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Day 1 Day 1: Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Cairo

Sunday. Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or those arriving early can opt to join an optional Backstreets of Cairo tour which departs the hotel at 10am. At 7pm this evening meet your guide and the rest of the group at a Welcome Meeting. Note: If you would like to extend your stay we offer an Alexandria Day Trip on the Saturday before your tour starts or on the final day and can arrange pre/post tour accommodation upon request.
Day 2 Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza

Today see the incredible pyramids and the iconic Sphinx at The Giza Plateau. Perhaps opt to ride a camel. Later we travel to Saqqara, to explore the myriad of tombs and temples at the site and see Zhoser’s step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC.
Day 3 Day 3: Grand Egyptian Museum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo - Luxor. We take a guided tour of the vast new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza this morning. In this incredible 490,000 sq.m complex we’ll discover a mind-boggling array of relics and antiquities from almost every period of ancient Egyptian history, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Then we head over to National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to see the mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens on display in the Royal Mummies’ Hall. Returning to the hotel there’s time to relax by the pool before we board the night train to Luxor this evening. Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we’ll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.
Day 4 Day 4: Luxor & Dendera
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Luxor & Dendera

We arrive into Luxor this morning and drive to Dendera which is one of Egypt’s best preserved temple complexes, located 60km north of Luxor. This vast complex covers 40,000 square meters and its temples, chapels and shrines were gradually built over thousands of years. Dendera’s crowning glory is the 2000 year old Temple of Hathor with its exquisitely decorated ceiling. After our guided tour of this incredible site we return to Luxor where the afternoon if free to spend at leisure. Take a stroll around town or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool and soak up the sunshine. This evening there is an optional visit to view the beautiful Temple of Luxor at night. Book and pay locally.
Day 5 Day 5: Valley Of The Kings
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Valley Of The Kings

4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its very best and this morning we tour the West Bank. Our first stop is the famous Valley of the Kings, which is home to many beautifully decorated pharaohs’ tombs. After exploring this incredible site we travel on to visit the beautiful limestone, colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut, who was one of only three Egyptian ruling queens. We’ll also see the imposing 18m-high Colossi of Memnon, which are all that remains of the temple of the hedonistic Amenophis III. Returning to the hotel at around midday there’s time to have lunch and relax by the pool before we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak later this afternoon. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers.
Day 6 Day 6: Free Day In Luxor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Free Day In Luxor

Today is free for you to spend at leisure in Luxor. Relax and soak up the sunshine by the hotel pool or explore Luxor on foot, following the waterside corniche and maybe stopping for drink and a bite to eat at one of the many Nile side cafes and tea houses. Alternatively, there is an optional tour of the Luxor Museum that can be booked locally. The Luxor Museum is located on the corniche and contains a fascinating array of Egyptian antiquities.
Day 7 Day 7-9: Hurghada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7-9: Hurghada

Luxor - Hurghada. Departing Luxor we head east to Hurghada on the beautiful Red Sea Riviera for three days by the beach. The next two days are free for you to explore Hurghada or simply relax. There’s an optional day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkelling, which can be booked locally. Hurghada is one of the most popular Red Sea resorts. Hotels and expanded infrastructure provide holidaymakers with excellent aquatic facilities for sail boarding, yachting, deep-sea fishing, SCUBA diving and snorkeling and Hurghada’s central location provides a gateway to prime offshore reefs, which are some of the finest in the world. Hurghada also has plenty of restaurants and late night bars for evening entertainment.
Day 8 Day 10: Return To Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Return To Cairo

Hurghada - Cairo. This morning we depart Hurghada and drive back to Cairo. The rest of the day is free for you to relax by the pool, independently explore or perhaps opt to visit the famous Khan el Khalili bazaar to buy some souvenirs.
Day 9 Day 11: Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Cairo

Wednesday. Hotel check out and included onward transfer to airport.

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Egypt Uncovered - 11 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Egypt Uncovered - 11 Days

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza

Day 3: Grand Egyptian Museum

Day 4: Luxor & Dendera

Day 5: Valley Of The Kings

Day 6: Free Day In Luxor

Day 7-9: Hurghada

Day 10: Return To Cairo

Day 11: Cairo

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