Day 01: Arrival in Cairo
Arrival in Cairo international airport, meet & assist at the airport and after going through immigration, baggage claim and customs, transfer to the hotel and overnight.
Day 02: Cairo
Start the day with a visit to one of the Seven Wonders of the World the Pyramids of Giza and the great Sphinx that large statue which is one of the most famous monuments in the whole world, Optional lunch followed by a visit to The Papyrus institute and the Perfume shop.
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Day 03: Cairo
We begin our tour today at the Egyptian Museum where the world's largest collection of monuments, mummies and daily artifacts of Ancient Egypt lie, including the famous mask and treasures of King Tutankhamen. We then continue our tour to old Cairo visiting the Citadel (containing the Mosque of Muhammad Ali), the World Heritage Listed Coptic Area including Al-Muallaka (the Hanging Church built on the walls of a Roman Fort), The Church of St Sergius and finally The Ben Ezra Synagogue (the oldest Jewish Temple in Egypt built after the fall of Jerusalem in 70AD). Later this afternoon you take a private transfer to Baharia Oasis. Upon arrival you will check into your hotel and enjoy dinner. Overnight at your Hotel.
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Day 04: Cairo / Baharia Oasis / White Dessert
You begin you 4x4 adventures today. Starting early you visit the sights of the Baharia Oasis including the Salt Lakes, Gebel Ingleze, Pyramid Mountain, Bedouin Village, the Museum of the Golden Mummies and the surrounding Tombs. Heading out of town you stop at the Black Dessert, Crystal Mountain and Dessert Flower Garden before arriving to the amazing White Dessert where you set up camp for the night. Overnight White Dessert.
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Day 05: White Dessert / Cairo / Aswan
After breakfast you head back to Civilization through the dessert visiting the Oasis Springs, Swiss Tomb and the Sand Dunes along the way. After freshening up in town you continue onto Cairo. Check into your hotel for a couple of hours before taking the Overnight Sleeper train to Aswan. Overnight Sleeper Train.
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Day 06: Aswan
Arrive to Aswan by late morning, transfer and check into your hotel. Freshen up and enjoy lunch. This afternoon a visit out of town takes us to the mighty High Dam a modern feat of engineering, continuing, we enjoy a short ride to Agilika Island for Philae Temple - dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Following Philae you have free time to explore the vibrant colorful souks and markets and perhaps enjoy dinner on the Nile whilst absorbing the Nubian culture. Overnight at your Hotel.
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Day 07: Nile Felucca
Early morning we have the option to visit the famous Abu Simbel (the remarkable rock cut temple of King Ramsis II) by road or plane.
We set sail this afternoon for a 2 night voyage on the river Nile upstream on a traditional felucca sail boat. Overnight Felucca.
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Day 08: Nile Felucca
Free day to relax and watch the banks of the Nile pass by as we continue sailing towards Komombo. Built in 185 BC Komombo is the youngest temple in Egypt. Overnight Felucca.
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Day 09: Nile Felucca / Luxor
After breakfast we disembark the Felucca. After visiting Komombo you transfer to Luxor. Once you have arrived to Luxor you check into your hotel. Later this afternoon we visit the Temple of Karnack, the largest temple in the world (70 acres) dedicated to worshiping the god Amun Ra, followed by a visit to the Temple of Luxor. Overnight at your Hotel.
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Day 10: Luxor / cairo
An early start allows us to avoid the heat as we venture to the amazing Valley of Kings and Valley of the Queens on the West Bank of the Nile. We continue on to the unique, modern looking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut's, which forms a magnificent contrast with the cliffs of the Desert Mountains. Lastly we stop at the Colossi of Memnon. This evening you board a first class train to cairo then transfer by private vehicle to hotel, Overnight at your Hotel.
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Day 11: Cairo / Dahab
Early morning bus to dahab, arrive dahab met and assisi by our reb and transfer to hotel and over night.
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Day 12: Dahab
Mid morning transfer by 4x4 to the Blue Hole. This amazing spot, surrounded by Coral Reefs is located on the Red Sea and is one of the best places for snorkeling and diving. After plenty of swimming, relaxing and free time you begin your Camel Safari! Leaving from the Blue Hole you cross the rugged coast heading for Ras Abu Gallum a secluded beach and Bedouin Settlement. Returning back to Dahab by sunset this is a day you will never forget! Free night. Overnight at your Hotel.
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Day 13: Cairo
Wake up today and do whatever you please. Spend the day relaxing and soaking up the sun. Overnight in Dahab hotel.
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Day 14: Petra
Early morning, 5 AM, you'll be transferred to the port of Nuweiba where you will catch the ferry to Aqaba. From Aqaba it is approximately 2.5 hours by bus to Petra where you'll have the afternoon at your leisure to explore this amazing ancient city. Overnight Dahab hotel
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Day 15: Dahab
Free time today. Overnight at your Hotel.
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(Optional tour available this evening to Mt Sinai and St Catherine's Monastery. Mt Sinai, famous for the peak where Moses received the Ten Commandments, is a greatly ventured pilgrimage destination)
Day 16: Dahab / Cairo
After breakfast, bus back to cairo , tour to visit the Egyptian Museum which contains the fabulous treasures of Tut-Ankamon specially the solid golden masque and the golden coffer then proceed to the old city of Cairo to visit the Hanging church, then proceed to visit the citadel of Saladin and Mohamed Ali mosque. Later after noon visit to the famous Khan El Khalili market. Overnight in Cairo.
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(Optional Dinner Cruise including transportation, Dinner, Belly Dancer, Tanura Show, Horse show).
Day 17: Departure Cairo
Breakfast, pick up from the hotel, transfers to the airport for the final departure.
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