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Egypt Unplugged – 10 days

See the best of ancient Egypt, exploring pyramids, temples and the Valley of the Kings, combined with four days of blissful Red Sea relaxation by the beach in Hurghada.

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TRIP HIGHLIGHTS

Cairo – marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and explore the Necropolis of Saqqara

Luxor – roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night

Hurghada – spend four nights at the Red Sea. Relax by the beach, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters

The Egyptian Museum – discover the treasures of King Tutankhamun

Luxor West Bank – discover exquisite tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the towering Colossi of Memnon and the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

INCLUDED

Breakfast daily

1 overnight train: Cairo to Luxor (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)

Airport arrival and departure transfer, day 1 and day 10

All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

2 nights Cairo 4 – 5 star hotels

2 nights Luxor 4 – 5 star hotels

Touring of Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, 5 days Hurghada 4-5* hotels- Red Sea Stay

Services of an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

NOT INCLUDED

Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$5 – 7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

Entrance Fees: USD$50-70, paid in local currency

International flights and visa

Tipping Kitty: USD$50-70, paid in local currency

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Tour Itinerary

Day 1 - Cairo

Tuesday. Marhaba, welcome to Egypt and the start of your holiday! Arrive Cairo, included transfer to hotel and check in. Afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight: Cairo

Day 2 Pyramids of Giza

Cairo – Luxor. A big day out at the pyramids and sphinx at Giza. Perhaps opt to hire 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. Later there is time for dinner before travelling on the overnight sleeper train to Luxor. Overnight: Sleeper Train | Breakfast

Day 3 Ancient Thebes

We arrive into Luxor and check into our hotel. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. This afternoon you can explore Luxor on foot following the waterside corniche, relax by the pool or maybe stop for drink at one of the many Nile side cafes and tea houses. Tonight, there is an optional visit to view the Temple of Luxor at night. Book and pay locally. Remainder of the evening at leisure. Overnight: Luxor | Breakfast

Day 4 Valley of the Kings

Today’s tour takes in the highlights of the West Bank. The twin seated statues known as the Colossi of Memnon are the first site we’ll see before we visit the legendary Valleys of the Kings and the imposing limestone, colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was one of only 3 Egyptian ruling queens. The most famous tomb in the Valley of the Kings is that of the boy-King Tutankhamen. Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his intact and treasure -filled tomb in 1922. After exploring the West Bank we take a break before visiting the colossal Temple of Karnak. The rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight: Luxor | Breakfast

Day 5 Red Sea Riviera

Luxor – Hurghada. Departing Luxor we head east to Hurghada part of the beautiful Red Sea Riviera for 4 days on the beach! Overnight: Hurghada | Breakfast

Days 6-7-8 Sun, Sea & Sand

The next 5 days are free to explore Hurghada or simply relax. On day 6 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. Just outside town is an ancient Roman quarry called Mons Porphyritis and Port Safarga – a famously windy place which is ideal for windsurfing.
Overnight: Hurghada | Breakfast x 3

Day 9 Egyptian Museum

Hurghada – Cairo. This morning we depart Hurghada and head back to Cairo. We take a guided tour of the enlightening Egyptian Museum, where you can see the famed solid gold death mask of King Tutankhamun and opt to visit the Royal Mummy room. Overnight: Cairo | Breakfast

Day 10 Cairo

Cairo – breakfast. Hotel check out and included onward transfer to airport.
Breakfast

Hotels

4-5*, Cairo
4-5*, Luxor
4-5* Hurghada

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