Guide

Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

Accommodation

11 nights 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)

Meals

Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners

Others

Touring - Alexandria , the El Alamein Battlefields, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada Touring - Alexandria and the El Alamein Battlefields and museum Hurghada by the Red Sea stay - Swim, snorkel and relax Overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 16 All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

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Others

International flights and visa Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

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

Day 1: Cairo

Tuesday. Welcome to Egypt! On arrival at the airport you’ll be transferred to our hotel to spend the rest of today exploring Cairo at leisure.
Day 2 Day 2: Alexandria Sightseeing
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Alexandria Sightseeing

Cairo – Alexandria. Today we drive to the Mediterranean coast and discover the beautiful port city of Alexandria. We explore the ancient Roman Catacombs, rediscovered in 1900, they’re the largest of catacombs in Egypt. As we make our way to Citadel of Qaitbay, we visit Pompey’s Pillar and see the incredible Library of Alexandria (exterior). The Qaitbay fortress was built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the seven Wonder of the Ancient World. A powerful earthquake struck the lighthouse in 1323AD, and the stones recovered from the ruin were used to build this famous citadel. After our sightseeing there’s time to freshen up at the hotel before we head out for dinner this evening.
Day 3 Day 3: El Alamein
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: El Alamein

Alexandria – Cairo. Our morning starts with a visit the El Alamein. Known for its sobering Commonwealth War Graves, El Alamein witnessed two bloody battles during the Second World War. Approximately 13,000 allied soldiers were killed and 70,000 were wounded as they defeated the Axis powers. The victory ensured the threats to Egypt and the strategically important Suez Canal was eliminated. As we continue with our tour, we will stop to pay our respect to the fallen soldiers and learn more about the battles once fought on this ground. After our visit to the El Alamein Military museum, we return to Cairo.
Day 4 Day 4: Free Time In Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Free Time In Cairo

Today is spent at leisure, you can explore Egypt’s capital as you please. Perhaps explore the lesser-known sights of the city by taking our optional Backstreet of Cairo tour. On this tour wander down El Moez street in Islamic Cairo, visit Garbage City and the famous cave church of St Simon.
Day 5 Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza & Saqqara
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza & Saqqara

We start our day with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Egypt’s most famous attraction. The Pyramids of Giza are the only surviving Ancient Wonder of the World. Marvel at the colossal structure of Cheops, the largest of the pyramids, which was the tallest man-made building on Earth for 3,800 years. We continue to the necropolis of Saqqara to set our sights on the famous stepped Pyramid of Zhoser, the world’s earliest stone monument, which dates back to 2700BC.
Day 6 Day 6: Grand Egyptian Museum
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo – Aswan. Today’s excursion takes us to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Situated just 2km from the pyramids, it houses an impressive collection of artefacts from across ancient Egypt’s diverse history. Many of its wonderful exhibits have never been on public display and many more have been recalled to the museum from across Egypt and the rest of the world. The museum is home to a full exhibition dedicated to the treasure of Tutankhamun and history comes to live with the use of modern technology including virtual reality. Once our guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum ends, we make our way to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation to visit the incredible Royal Mummies’ Hall, where the mummified ancient Egyptian kings and queens are displayed. We head back to our hotel with time to relax and unwind before we board our night train to Aswan. 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 7 Day 7: Aswan & Philae Temple
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Aswan & Philae Temple

We arrive into Aswan this morning and our sightseeing begins with a visit to the breath-takingly beautiful Philae Temple. A boat will transfer us to Agilika Island to explore the site. In 1960 UNESCO started a project to preserve the temple from the ever-increasing waters of the Nile, the intact ancient building was carefully relocated from its original location to Agilika. Our final stop today is a fragrant one, as we stop at a perfume oil emporium. Check in onboard a Nile Cruiser which will be your home for the next three nights. This evening is free to spend exploring Aswan – why not head over to experience the hustle and bustle of the vibrant market.
Day 8 Day 8: Nile Cruising & Optional Abu Simbel
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Nile Cruising & Optional Abu Simbel

Aswan - Nile felucca cruise. This morning there’s an optional excursion to the spectacular temple of Abu Simbel, built by Ramses II and famously guarded by 4 colossal statues of the pharaoh himself. Setting sail we cruise to Kom Ombo to visit the temple which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god - Sobek before returning to the cruiser.
Day 9 Day 9: Nile Cruising
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Nile Cruising

Nile Cruise - Luxor. Relax, enjoy a swim in the pool and chill out in the sun on deck this morning. Let your troubles melt away as we cruise the River Nile to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. Arriving into Luxor this afternoon the rest of the day is free to explore the city before we spend our final night aboard the cruiser.
Day 10 Day 10: Luxor
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Luxor

Kom Ombo – Luxor. This morning we disembark our Nile Cruiser and make our way to Luxor, home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure, relaxing by the hotel pool. This evening there’s an optional excursion to Luxor Temple, where hundreds of lights bring this spectacular temple to life.
Day 11 Day 11: Valley Of The Kings
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Valley Of The Kings

This morning our journey takes us to the West Bank and the incredible Valley of the Kings, where we visit the tombs of famous pharaohs and take in the beauty of the well-preserved vibrant colours. The best known tombs are those of Ramses II, Seti I, Amenhotep II and of course, the tomb of King Tutankhamun. If open, an additional entrance fee applies to visit King Tuts’ tomb. We also set our sights on the Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful temple of Egypt’s second female pharaoh, Queen Hatshepsut before returning to our hotel at midday. Later this afternoon we discover the majestic Karnak Temple, dominated by the great Temple of Amun-ra, one of the largest religious buildings in the world. The construction of this temple took over 1,500 years and showcases contributions from around 30 different pharaohs. All dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers. The evening is free to spent at leisure.
Day 12 Day 12: Luxor - Hurghada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Luxor - Hurghada

Luxor - Hurghada. Today we depart Luxor and drive east to Hurghada, part of the beautiful Red Sea Riviera, for 3 days by the beach!
Day 13 Day 13-14: Hurghada
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13-14: Hurghada

We are in Hurghada for the next two days, simply relax and take in the beautiful scenery. There will also be the opportunity to join an optional excursion to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkelling. Hurghada is one of the most popular Red Sea resorts, extending across 36kms with beautiful beaches and azure water, it’s the perfect spot for a relaxing stay There’s excellent aquatic facilities for sail boarding, yachting, deep-sea fishing, SCUBA diving and snorkelling, with some of the world’s finest offshore reefs. Hurghada also has plenty of restaurants and late-night bars for evening entertainment. Just outside Hurghada is an ancient Roman quarry called Mons Porphyritis and Port Safarga – a famously windy place which is ideal for windsurfing.
Day 14 Day 15: Hurghada - Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Hurghada - Cairo

Hurghada – Cairo. This morning we make our way back to Cairo. The rest of today is free to relax and explore Cairo at leisure, or there’s an optional visit to Khan El Khalili bazaar, where you can shop for any last-minute souvenirs.
Day 15 Day 16: Cairo
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Cairo

Our ancient exploration of Egypt tour comes to an end after breakfast and a hotel check-out, you’ll be transferred to Cairo airport.

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16 days tour

Alexandria, Ancient Egypt & Red Sea With Cruise - 16 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Alexandria, Ancient Egypt & Red Sea With Cruise - 16 Days

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Alexandria Sightseeing

Day 3: El Alamein

Day 4: Free Time In Cairo

Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza & Saqqara

Day 6: Grand Egyptian Museum

Day 7: Aswan & Philae Temple

Day 8: Nile Cruising & Optional Abu Simbel

Day 9: Nile Cruising

Day 10: Luxor

Day 11: Valley Of The Kings

Day 12: Luxor - Hurghada

Day 13-14: Hurghada

Day 15: Hurghada - Cairo

Day 16: Cairo

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