Egypt Vacation With Hurghada

Itinerary

• Day 1: Welcome to Cairo, Egypt

  When you arrive, our representative will greet you and help you with the visa process. He will also accompany you through customs and immigration. After finishing all the formalities, meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel. The remaining time is at leisure.

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• Day 2: Pyramids of Giza and GEM

  Meet your guide at the hotel lobby and move on to the Giza Pyramid Complex. Spot panoramic views of the pyramids on the Giza Plateau from the viewing platform. Get close to the large pyramids for a true sense of their size. Snap a photo with the Great Sphinx. Just enjoy your time here.

  Later, the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum will leave you wide-eyed with amazement. Admire a vast selection of artifacts from Tutankhamun's priceless golden items to thousand-year-old statues of ancient kings and queens, and bask in the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilization.

  Note: If you'd prefer to visit the old Egyptian Museum, just let us know!

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• Day 3: Cairo City Tour

  After breakfast, visit the Citadel of Saladin and the Muhammad Ali Mosque located within. Featuring striking towers and elegant domes, this massive hilltop castle served as the power seat of successive Egyptian rulers since its completion in 1182.

  Afterward, go straight to Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Stroll through the mazelike alleyways of this traditional market, let the colors and scents of exotic spices, handicrafts, and souvenirs excite your senses, and catch a glimpse of local life.

  The rest of the day is for you to enjoy the hotel's amenities, perhaps lounging by the pool with a juice in hand.

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• Day 4: Cairo - Aswan, Nile Cruise

  Fly to Aswan in the early morning. Upon arrival, be taken to the Nile Cruiser in a private shuttle.

  For the next three nights along the Nile, a cruiser, such as the MS Blue Shadow I, will be arranged according to your preferences and requirements. A personal guide will be with you throughout the Nile cruise and accompany you to visit the monuments along the river.

  After lunch on board, take a shore excursion to the High Dam, the Temple of Philae, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan.

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• Day 5: Nile Cruise: Aswan - Kom Ombo - Edfu - Luxor

  The ship sails toward Luxor via Kom Ombo and Edfu. Explore the unusual Kom Ombo Temple (Sobek Temple), half of which is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the other half to Horus. Learn about the Hellenistic era via the inscriptions on the walls of the well-preserved Temple of Edfu (Temple of Horus).

  Enjoy afternoon tea as the boat sails through Esna to Luxor. Overnight in Luxor.

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• Day 6: Nile Cruise: Explore the West Bank of Luxor

  Set out for the west bank of the Nile after breakfast on board. Discover beliefs and funerary practices of that period by entering three of the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings. When touring the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, listen to your tour guide describing Hatshepsut and her life. Photo stop at the massive Colossi of Memnon and then return to the boat for lunch and rest.

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• Day 7: Luxor - Hurghada

  Check out of the cabin after breakfast and spend the morning touring the temples on the east bank. The majestic Karnak Temple Complex, constantly developed under the reign of dozens of pharaohs for over 1,000 years, has monuments in many architectural styles and functions, demonstrating the development of ancient Egyptian temples. Nearby is the striking Luxor Temple.

  In the afternoon, take a four-hour private vehicle transfer to Hurghada. You may enjoy the Red Sea's beaches, sunshine, and nightlife while staying at the Hurghada Marriott Beach Resort in the city center.

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• Day 8: Hurghada at Leisure

  Today is free at leisure. With pleasant climates and gorgeous coastlines, Hurghada invites you to enjoy a beach holiday after exploring. Most of its resorts feature private beaches where you may spend the entire day relaxing with full service, umbrellas, loungers, and towels. You can also take boat excursions to islands for snorkeling or exploring.

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• Day 9: Hurghada at Leisure

  Enjoy your second day in Hurghada at leisure. You may stay active all day long with the range of amenities and activities that your resort offers. Alternatively, let us know what interests you, and we'll provide suggestions to meet your needs.

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• Day 10: Hurghada - Cairo, Departure

  Bid farewell to Egypt! The chauffeur will pick you up at the designated time and take you to the airport for your flight to Cairo, where you can connect to your flight home.

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