Egypt Cultural Tour
With the Egypt Culture Tour, you can enjoy the beauty of Egypt today and what it has been. Journey through the ancient monuments and the modern provisions Egypt still has standing today.Visit hot spots such as Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor. Complete your vacation with a cool relaxation of diving and snorkeling at Hurghada.
Egypt’s complex culture has more than 6000 years of history in it. Experience Egypt’s rich cultural and historical story by embarking on an Egyptian culture tour.
Day 1: Arrival in the Culturally-rich Egypt
Herodotus describes Egypt as the gift of the Nile. With the pre-arranged Egypt Cultural Tour you will understand the deep meaning of this claim. Starting at the Cairo International Airport, you will be assisted by our representative. After that, you will be taken to your hotel through a private and air-conditioned vehicle for your convenience where you will spend the night in Cairo.
Day 2: Giza Pyramids / Egyptian Museum
After your breakfast you will be accopmanied by your personal guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx, varying between six-thousand and even thirteen-thousand years old ,and Valley temple facing the great statue. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Combining fascinating history with shopping in a lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, this dates back to 1382. Later, you will be transferred to Giza railway station to board the sleeper train to Aswan-dinner and breakfast will be served on board. Overnight inside your compartment.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Arrive Aswan/ Abu Simbel Tours
You will be met at Aswan station, then transferred to your hotel. start your trip to Abu Simbel Temples. It takes about a 3 hour and half drive one way from Aswan to Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, enjoy the impressive Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, which is dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Harakhte, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II. Then return to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Historical Aswan
Learn more about Egypt's Culture as your tour continues after breakfast. You will enjoy a day with the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest piece of stone ever made, which Egyptologists say belonged to Queen Hatshepsut. Another interesting tourist spot is the beautiful Temple of Philae, devoted to the goddesses Hathor and Isis. After Aswan, your next cultural stop is Luxor, which you will take an air-conditioned vehicle to check in and overnight in a hotel there.
Day 5: Sightseeing in Luxor
Enjoy your first meal of the day, you are taken on an Egypt cultural visit to the Valley of the Kings. You will see the magnificent natural architecture of this famous burial place. After that, you will visit the El Deir Bahari Temple built by Queen Hatshepsut, daughter of Egypt’s 20-year ruler during the 18th Dynasty, Thutmosis I. After that, you will be taken to the Colossi of Memnon. After your enjoyable journey in Luxor, you will spend the night in your hotel.
Day 6: Luxor to Hurghada
After breakfast, you are free to enjoy the other spots in Luxor such as shopping or recreation. In the afternoon, you will then be transferred to Hurghada by a modern air-conditioned vehicle. Hurghada will be your last stop in your Egypt educational excursion. You will spend the night here before your journey commences the next day.
Days 7 & 8: The Excitement of the Red Sea at Hurghada
Hurghada sits by the Red sea so you can enjoy activities of your desire. It could be diving or snorkeling among the Red Sea coral reefs where you can see amazingly rare fish. If you want, you can engage in the other activities such as windsurfing, sailing, and deep-sea fishing. After your free day, you will spend the night in Hurghada.
Day 9: Back to Cairo
After your breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to Cairo through an air-conditioned bus. You will spend the night there in preparation for departure home.
Day 10: Departure for Home
Egypt, indeed, will have been a site full of history and culture. After you eat breakfast, you will be transported to the Cairo International Airport to depart for home.
Hotel Options
Recommended Hotels
| 4 star hotel | 5 star hotel | |
| Cairo | Grand Pyramids Hotel | Movenpick Pyramids Resort |
| Aswan | Basma Hotel | Pyramisa Isis Island |
| Luxor | El Luxor Hotel | Sheraton Luxort |
| Hurghada | Safir Hotel | Sea Star Beaurivage Resort |
Tour Inclusions
Inclusions
Accommodation upon arrival and departure.
All transfers to/from airports, stations & hotels by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Accommodation in Cairo for 2 nights including daily breakfast.
Accommodation in Aswan for 1 night including daily breakfast.
Accommodation in Luxor for 2 nights including daily breakfast.
Accommodation in Hurghada for 3 nights including daily breakfast.
One-way transfer by sleeper train (Cairo- Aswan) on half board basis.
All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor & Aswan including English Egyptologist guide.
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
Modern air-conditioned vehicle for all transfers.
Transfer by private vehicle from Aswan to Luxor.
Modern air-conditioned vehicle for transfer from Luxor to Hurghada.
Modern air-conditioned bus for transfer from Hurghada to Cairo.
Portage when needed.
Free Mobile phone during your stay (charged) about (30 min Local calls or 2 min. International Calls).
All service charges and taxes.
Exclusions
International Airfare
Egypt entry visa, for non restricted nationalities you can buy it upon arrival before passport control. Visa Cost $ 15 = 11 Euro per person adult or child.
Any optional tours not mentioned in the itinerary.
Personal expenses such as drinks.
Entrance fees to special archaeological sites like (Mummies room at the Egyptian Museum- Inside one of the Pyramids – Tutankhamen Tomb at Valley of the Kings).
General Information
Notes
Prices are quoted in US Dollars and based on a double occupancy. Also, prices are valid till 30/04/2012 except during Christmas, New Year’s Eve & Easter Feasts. Moreover; rates could be changed without prior notice, shall the government increase taxes.
You must have a valid passport to enter Egypt. (You must have at least 6 months of validity beyond your scheduled return date).
Single supplement is applied for those coming with others and prefer single occupancy.
First class sleeper trains are designed and equipped according to a satisfactory standard and quality that was set up by the Egyptian Railway Authority.
Accommodation at these hotels is subject to availability.
Discounts for groups are available for Egypt cultural tour.
Day 02: Giza Pyramids / Egyptian Museum
After your breakfast you will be accopmanied by your personal guide to Giza Plateau to visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, famous Sphinx, varying between six-thousand and even thirteen-thousand years old ,and Valley temple facing the great statue. Then transfer to enjoy the Egyptian Museum, Treasures room for the child king Tutankhamen. Continue to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Combining fascinating history with shopping in a lively Khan El Khalili Bazaar, this dates back to 1382. Later, you will be transferred to Giza railway station to board the sleeper train to Aswan-dinner and breakfast will be served on board. Overnight inside your compartment.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day 03: Arrive Aswan/ Abu Simbel Tours
You will be met at Aswan station, then transferred to your hotel. start your trip to Abu Simbel Temples. It takes about a 3 hour and half drive one way from Aswan to Abu Simbel by a private air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival at Abu Simbel, enjoy the impressive Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel, which is dedicated to the four universal gods Ptah, Re-Harakhte, Amun-Re, and to Ramesses II. Then return to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast
