Highlights
Sand & Sea |
06 Nights & 07 Days |
AFG 1 A |
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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 and Sound Show
Upon arrival at Cairo
International Airport, transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure. This
evening, enjoy attending the 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 - Hurghada
After B/F, check-out from
Cairo & transfer to Airport to board a flight departing for Hurghada. Upon
arrival, check-in to your resort. Rest of the day is at leisure. Over Night
stay in Hurghada.
Day 04Hurghada
After B/F, opt for 3-hour
Red Sea activity begins in the morning when you're picked up at your hotel in
Hurghada. You’ll be transferred to the pier and then board the modern glass
bottom boat for your trip out into the Red Sea waters. Not too far off the
Egyptian coast you’ll see stunning coral reefs that are inhabited by myriads of
colorful fish. All you have to do is look down through the glass bottom, as you
sit comfortably on your seat. The trip takes around 2 hours, so by the early
afternoon you’ll be back at your hotel in Hurghada. Over Night stay in
Hurghada.
Day 05Hurghada - Cairo
After B/F, check-out and
transfer to Hurghada Airport to a board flight departing for Cairo. Upon
arrival, check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure or can opt any
tour (depends on flight) Over Night stay in Cairo.
Day 06Cairo
After B/F, Visit to the city’s Islamic areas – including the Citadel of Saladdin and its Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali, Coptic Cairo, El Muallaqa, the Hanging Church, St. Sergius, Egyptian Museum & Perfume Factory (if not done previously).
Evening you can visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaar (If time permits and if not done previously) Over Night stay at Cairo.
End the day with a visit to the Khan El Khalili Bazaar – Cairo’s most important shopping area for souvenirs and all types of typical Egyptian artifacts.Day 07Cairo - Onward Destination Journey
After B/F, check-out and
transfer to Cairo Airport to a board flight departing for onward destination
journey.