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Day 1: Arrive Cairo Welcome to Egypt! Our
representative will meet you to ensure a smooth path through
immigration and customs. You have time to explore at your
leisure before meeting your tour escort and
fellow travelers for a welcome drink at the hotel.
Day 2: Cairo/Desert Tour Full-day outing to Sakkara
and Memphis, followed by a visit to the most famous
wonderland in the whole world – the Great Pyramids and the
Sphinx. At 10 pm we catch the overnight train to Aswan.
Day 3: Luxor Arrive in Luxor and check-in at hotel.
Today we visit the East Bank of Luxor: Luxor Temple Karnak
Temple Overnight in Luxor hotel.
Day 4: Luxor/Hurgada Visit the West Bank of Luxor:
Valley of the Kings Valley of the Queens Temple of Queen
Hatshepsut Colossi of Memnon In the evening we catch the bus
to Hurgada where we’ll transfer to the hotel for check-in.
Overnight in Hurgada hotel.
Day 5: Hurgada
Spend a relaxing day sailing around the nearby islands.
Explore the underwater beauty of the coral reefs and marvel
at the curious fish while swimming or snorkeling. Later a
picnic lunch will be served, followed by your chance to
relax and enjoy the sun, the sea, and the beautiful white
sand beaches. Overnight in Hurgada hotel.
Day 6: Hurgada
Today a desert safari awaits you! Explore the colorful
customs of the life of the Bedouin people and, of course, it
wouldn’t be a true adventure without a camel ride! Relax and
watch the sunset before feasting on a barbeque dinner served
in a Bedouin tent. Then, sit back, and be entertained by a
traditional Bedouin dancing show. Overnight in Hurgada
hotel.
Day 7: Hurgada
Free day at leisure. An optional day trip to St. Catherine’s
Monastery, at the base Mt. Sinai, can be arranged upon
request (Mondays only). Overnight in Hurgada hotel.
Day 8: Hurgada
Free morning at leisure. In the afternoon we catch the bus
back to Cairo where we transfer to hotel and check-in.
Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 9: Cairo/City Tour
Arrive Cairo and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Then
we’re off to the Egyptian Museum where most of the fabulous
treasures of the Pharaohs are kept. Then we drive to the
Citadel -- home to Egyptian rulers for nearly 700 years.
Later, we explore many attractions in the old Coptic area
including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue (the
Jewish Temple). Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day10: Depart Cairo
Farewell to Egypt today. Our tour ends after breakfast.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport.
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