Egypt Explorer
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10 Days from R3500
Cairo, Aswan, Nile, Felucca, Luxor,and Red Sea
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Tour Itinerary
Ancient, timeless, unique, busy..There are many ways to describe Egypt, but nothing can prepare you for the wonderful experience of discovering the land of pharaohs and pyramids. Unique in every way, the country offers more in one trip than you may have in a lifetime elsewhere.

Day 1: Cairo
Arrive in Cairo airport, you will be met by our representative who will assist you through the formalities and then transferred to your hotel to meet your guide for briefing about the tour package; overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 2: Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Aswan
After breakfast you will start the tour by visiting the awe inspiring Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza plateau, then head to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid- the first completed Pyramid in Egypt and some other amazing tombs. After a day of seeing 4500 year old ancient structures, you will take the overnight first class train up the River Nile to Aswan. (Upgrade to sleeper cabin for only approximately R500)
(Breakfast)

Day 3: Aswan
Arrive in Aswan around 10:00, you will be transferred to your hotel in Aswan and start your Nile quest by visiting the Philae Temple, the Unfinished Obelisk and the famous High Dam of Aswan which after completion in 1971, created Lake Nasser. Free evening at your leisure, overnight at your hotel in Aswan.

Day 4: Felucca cruise from Aswan
After breakfast, check aboard the Nile Felucca and sail around the Islands temples of Aswan, Kitchener the botanical garden which has many imported trees and plants form several countries, next to the Elephantine Island which contains ruins of temples dedicated to the new kingdom in the pharaoh's era, overnight on the Felucca.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)


Day 5: Kom-Ombo, Edfu to Luxor
In the morning you will reach Kom-Ombo to visit the temple of Sobek the Crocodile headed Evil God and Haroeris the Falcon headed Good God. And then you will head to Edfu to visit the most preserved and completed temple in Egypt, this temple is 2000 years old and dedicated to the Falcon headed God Horus the son of Osiris, then continue towards Luxor, arrive in Luxor transferred to your hotel, afternoon tour of the East bank of Luxor, There you will experience the massive Karnak temple and the historic Luxor temple, overnight at your hotel in Luxor.
(Breakfast)

Day 6: Luxor to Red Sea
After breakfast you will tour the west Bank of Luxor. Start the tour off with the World famous Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahary) and the great Colossi of Memnon, the last remains of Amenophis III's temple. 5:00 PM Bus to Hurghada, overnight at the red sea.
(Breakfast)

Day 7: Hurghada, Red Sea
This is a free day to be spent as you feel. Hurghada is a relaxing small resort. In Hurghada, there are many options available, snorkeling, swimming, sun-tanning, scuba diving and good food and drink, overnight at your hotel in Hurghada.

(Breakfast)

Day 8: Hurghada, Red Sea
This is another day free to be spent as you see fit. With snorkeling, swimming, sun-tanning, scuba diving and good food and drink available you will find much to do; or nothing to do but enjoy the sun, overnight Bus to Cairo.
(Breakfast)

Day 9: Back to Cairo
Arrive in Cairo, be transferred to your hotel, and at the right time you will start the last tour in Egypt with the Egyptian museum, the old city of Cairo where you can explore the Coptic area and the seven churches there, the citadel of Saladin to visit the Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the cave church with the sculptures that shows the incredible miracle that happened when a mountain have been moved by the power of prayer! And finally to the open market (Khan El Khalili) the Bazaar with the numerous souvenirs shops and the coffee shops, overnight at your hotel in Cairo.

Day 10: Cairo - Flight back home
After breakfast the trip will end in Cairo where it began. Transfer to the airport. Take your memories and adventure with you on the flight home.
(Breakfast)


We like to help you save! Sometimes flights to Egypt can be expensive, and you might be able to get cheaper deals to Hurghada with a budget airline. If so, Expat Explore will arrange your airport pickup and transfer to and from Cairo, for only 35GBP return if you arrive on the same day, or the day before your tour departure.
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What's Included
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2 nights in 3 star Cairo hotel
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1 night in 3 star Aswan Hotel
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1 night onboard traditional Nile Felucca Cruise (full meals)
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1 night in 4 star Luxor hotel
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2 nights in 3 star hotel in Hurghada
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One way Seated night train, Cairo to Aswan (sleeper cabin upgrade available)
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1 Way A/C Bus from Luxor to Hurghada
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1 Way A/C Bus from Hurghada to Cairo
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Guided tours of the Giza Pyramids, Sakkara and the City tour in Cairo
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Guide tours of Aswan, Luxor and the
Valley of the kings
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All transfers and pick ups
(including airport meet and greet transfers)
NO EXTRA LOCAL PAYMENTS
Local payments are all included in this tour price! We do not charge local payment fees like other tour operators.
Dates and Rates 2012
Start Day: Saturday
Finish Day: Sunday
2012 Departure Dates
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Upgrade to sleeper cabin on train - R500 Cairo to Aswan
NO Local Payments needed
Private Single Supplement R1300
Book extra nights before or after your tour dates at only R300 per person per night.
Flights to Cairo: You need to book your own flights to Cairo, arriving any time on 1st day and departing any time on last day. We need your flight details (as soon as you've booked and confirmed it), in order to arrange your free airport transfers.
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