Highlights
Pyramids & Beach |
06 Nights & 07 Days |
AFG 1 B |
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Destination |
Egypt |
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Continent |
Africa |
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Location |
Egypt has coastlines on both the Mediterranean Sea and the Red Sea. Egypt borders Libya to the west, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, and Sudan to the south. |
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Capital City |
Cairo |
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Language |
Egyptian, Arabic |
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Currency |
Egyptian Pound |
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Season |
October to December is Spring / January to March is Summer April to June is Fall / July through September is Winter |
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Airport |
Cairo International Airport |
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Time Zone |
UTC +2 |
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Dial Code |
+20 |
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Tour Type |
Heritage, Leisure, Family, Honeymoon, Couple |
Package Itinerary
Day 01Arrive Cairo - Light & Sound Show
Upon arrival at Cairo
International Airport, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. This
evening, enjoy Sound and Light Show at the Giza Pyramids. This
spectacular show uses innovative techniques to narrate the history of ancient
Egypt with magnificent sound and light effects against the Pyramids as a
backdrop. Over Night stay at Cairo.
Day 02Cairo - Great Pyramid & City Tour
After early B/F, start exploring ancient Egypt with a visit to the famous Pyramids. The Great Pyramid of Cheops which was built by manual labor is the largest of the three main Pyramids and is the only survivor of the Seven Great Wonders of the Ancient World. The Pyramid of Chephren, which is the best preserved, and the Pyramid of Mycerinus. Nearby see the Sphinx, a marvelous sight carved out of a natural rocky outcrop, the lion's body stretching 45 m; with its paws 15 m. long.
Post Lunch explore the city tour of Cairo, visit the Egyptian Museum, the Papyrus Institute. See the processes and efforts it took to make this ancient form of paper. Also, enjoy the beautiful illustrative Egyptian art and stories painted depicting Egyptian lifestyle and culture.
Later, if time permits then visit the Perfume Factory where a demonstration in the art of perfume making awaits you. The next stop is at the Jewelry Shop where you can browse through exquisite ornaments. (If time permits) Over Night stay at Cairo.Day 03Cairo - Sharm - El - Shaikh
After B/F, check-out from
Cairo Hotel & transfer to Airport to board flight departing for Sharm-El-Shaikh.
Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. Over Night
stay at Sharm-El-Shaikh.
Day 04Sharm - El- Shaiikh - Excursion to St. Catherine
After B/F, visit to St.
Catherine – the Monastery is located at the foot of Mountain Sinai – the home
to the same order of monks who constructed it in the 4th Century. Return
back to the hotel. Evening is free to use resort amenities. Over Night stay at Sharm-El-Shaikh.
Day 05Sharm - El - Shaikh
After B/F, excursion tour
to Ras Mohammed National Park. Enjoy snorkeling and relaxing by the Red Sea.
Return back to Sharm-El-Shaikh. Evening (Optional) for “Alf Leila W Leila Show”
where you can have the chance to taste the original Egyptian Civilization with
the Sound & Light Show, Belly Dancer, Tannoura Folkloric Dancing Show.
Return back to the hotel. Over Night stay at Sharm-El-Shaikh.
Day 06Sharm - El - Shaikh - Cairo
After B/F, check out from
Sharm-El-Shakh & transfer to Airport to board flight departing for Cairo.
Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure and
shopping. Over Night stay at Cairo.
Day 07Cairo - Onward Destination Journey
After B/F, check-out and
transfer to Cairo International Airport to board flight departing for onward
destination journey.