| Day 1 in
Cairo |
Welcome to Cairo! Arrive Cairo and included transfer to your hotel. Overnight - Cairo.
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| Day 2 in
Cairo |
Breakfast. An action packed day, visiting the Egyptian Museum which houses the dazzling treasures of King Tutankhamen and the awesome Pyramids and lion-headed Sphinx at Giza. Tonight we travel by overnight train to Aswan. Overnight - train
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| Day 3 in
Aswan |
Breakfast box. Arrive Aswan and check into hotel. Enjoy a day at leisure in Aswan or take an optional visit to the Philae temple, with exotic Nubian dinner on a local island. Overnight Aswan.
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| Day 4 in
Luxor |
Breakfast/ breakfast box. This morning you have the option to visit the massive rock cut temple of visit ABU SIMBEL. Possibly the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt, with its gigantic rock–cut façade, Abu Simbel is a testament to the might of the most revered ruler Ramses II. Later we board our feluccas and set sail along the River Nile. As our felucca plies its way our afternoon is spent lazing about, sunbathing and swimming. Lunch, dinner & overnight felucca.
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| Day 5 in
Luxor |
Breakfast. Relax and enjoy the sunshine, as we spend the day sailing and chilling out on the felucca. Go for a swim, sunbathe and enjoy a few beers as the felucca plies its course. Lunch, dinner & overnight felucca.
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| Day 6 in
Luxor |
Breakfast. Disembark and guided touring of the waterside Temple of Kom Ombo. Journeying onward we visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu en-route to the ancient capital of Thebes. At over 4000 years old Thebes (Luxor) is a living museum and the jewel in Egypt's archaeological crown. This evening we tour Luxor Temple - majestically illuminated by thousands of spotlights. Shafts of artificial light stream from the mammoth columns and intricately carved lintels the architectural brilliance of the temple is magnified with dramatic effect. Luxor Temple is one of only a few temples open for night time viewing and quickly becomes many travellers favourite. Overnight Luxor.
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| Day 7 in
Luxor |
Breakfast. Early morning motor boat launch to Luxor's West Bank and ride donkey's to the imposing Temple of Hatshepsut. Afterward we visit the legendary Valley of the Kings and the massive pair of statues know as the Colossi of Memnon. If you're up for some dizzy excitement then why not go hot air ballooning over ancient Thebes beforehand - it's fabulous at sunrise! This afternoon after lunch and time to relax we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak. Lose yourself in the stone-columned Hypostle Hall and go crazy with your camera. This evening we take the overnight train back to Cairo. Overnight train.
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| Day 8 in
Cairo |
Enjoy a Free day exploring Egypt's bustling capital. Perhaps test your haggling skills at Khan El Khalili Markets, wander around the winding streets of the Islamic quarter and visit the Citadel. Overnight Cairo.
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| Day 9 in
Hurghada |
Breakfast. We travel by bus to Hurghada was founded in the early 20th century, and until a few years ago, remained a small fishing village. But today, it has gone on to become the foremost tourist resort of the Red Sea coast and an international center for aquatic sports. If it takes place in or on the water you can do it here: windsurfing, sailing, deep-sea fishing, swimming, but, above all, snorkeling and diving. The unique underwater gardens offshore are some of the finest in the world, justifiably famous amongst divers. The warm waters here are ideal for many varieties of rare fish and coral reefs, which may also be observed through glass bottom boats. This area has many fine accommodations, usually offering warm and efficient service. Restaurants are mostly along the main road. While in Hurghada, don't miss the museum and aquarium, with their complete collections of flora and fauna of the Red Sea. Overnight - hurghada .
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| Day 10 in
Hurghada |
Wake up today and do what ever you please. Chill, relax or simply soak up the sun with a beer in hand.
Overnight - hurghada .
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| Day 11 in
Hurghada |
| Free time to do as you please. Overnight - hurghada |
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| Day 12 in
Hurghada |
Today, we offer an optional excursion to snorkel
Overnight (2) - hurghada .
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| Day 14 in
Cairo |
Early this morning we leave Red Sea and journey onward to Cairo - Africa's largest city. Spend what remains of the day at leisure. Or why not join us on an optional city tour visiting Islamic Cairo, the Citadel and Mosque of Salladin, the Coptic area and Hanging Church. Overnight Cairo.
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| Day 15 in
Cairo |
| Breakfast. Our tours ends after breakfast and onward departure transfer to the airport. |
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