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Introduction to Egypt

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Cairo, Egypt → Cairo, Egypt

Country: Egypt
Start: Cairo, Egypt
End: Cairo, Egypt
Date: Flexible
Duration: 10 days
Theme: Culture, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, cruise ship, horse-drawn carriage, motorboat, camel, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu, completed around 2560 BCE.
Stand before the Great Sphinx, carved during the reign of Pharaoh Khafre.
Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's earliest large-scale stone monument.
Discover Memphis, capital of ancient Egypt during the Old Kingdom.
Sail the Nile between Aswan and Luxor aboard a full-board cruise.
Visit Philae Temple, relocated to Agilkia Island during the UNESCO rescue project.
Explore Edfu Temple, one of Egypt's most complete Ptolemaic temples.
Visit Kom Ombo's twin temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus the Elder.
Enter the Valley of the Kings, burial place of New Kingdom pharaohs.
Explore the terraced Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari.
Walk through Karnak Temple's Great Hypostyle Hall with 134 sandstone columns.
Visit Luxor Temple, linked to Karnak by the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Relax on Hurghada's Red Sea coastline.
Snorkel among coral reefs supporting hundreds of marine species.

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Inclusions

Meet-and-assist services upon arrival
Accommodation throughout the tour
3 nights aboard a Nile cruise on a full-board basis
Breakfast daily, plus meals specified in the itinerary
All sightseeing tours and excursions listed in the itinerary
Entry fees to attractions included in the itinerary
Private Egyptologist guide during scheduled touring
All cruise sightseeing and shore excursions included in the itinerary
All airport, hotel, and cruise transfers
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Motorboat transfer to Philae Temple
Horse-drawn carriage transfer to Edfu Temple
Baggage handling and porterage where available
Service charges and local taxes

Exclusions

International flights
Domestic flights
Egyptian entry visa
Travel insurance
Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, bottled drinks, and specialty beverages
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, cruise staff, and hotel personnel
Optional activities and excursions
Personal expenses, including laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs
Additional hotel services or special requests
Anything not specifically listed under Inclusions

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a concise introduction to Egypt's most famous archaeological sites.
Interested in pharaonic history, temples, tombs, and pyramids.
Enjoy a balance of guided touring and independent leisure time.
Want to experience a Nile cruise without committing to a longer itinerary.
Like combining cultural sightseeing with beach relaxation.
Prefer comfortable accommodation and organised logistics.
Appreciate expert commentary from a private Egyptologist guide.
Enjoy seeing both Upper Egypt and the Red Sea in one trip.
Prefer highly active or adventure-focused travel.
Dislike early starts for sightseeing and transfers.
Have difficulty walking on uneven surfaces, stairs, or sandy ground.
Want an in-depth exploration of Egypt's lesser-known archaeological sites.
Prefer fully independent travel rather than guided touring.
Looking for a dedicated diving or snorkelling holiday.
Require fully accessible facilities throughout the itinerary.

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Introduction to Egypt

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Giza – Memphis – Saqqara

Day 3: Cairo

Day 4: Cairo – Aswan – Kom Ombo

Day 5: Edfu – Luxor

Day 6: Luxor

Day 7: Luxor – Hurghada

Day 8: Hurghada

Day 9: Hurghada

Day 10: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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