Camp, Dive & Cruise in Egypt: 13days/12nights by Habibitours

Tour Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Egypt! Arrive to Cairo airport, where our representative will be waiting for you, with a sign showing your name. From the airport you will be transferred by a private car to your hotel. Over night in the hotel in Cairo.

Day 2

In the morning you will visit Sakkara and see the Step Pyramid of Zoser. This is the first pyramid built and the world's oldest stone structure. Later we drive to Memphis, the capital of the ancient kingdom and one of the most important cities throughout the history of ancient Egypt. In the afternoon we drive to Giza to visit the Great Pyramids and the enigmatic Sphinx. Back to your hotel and over night in the hotel in Cairo.

Day 3

In the morning start the tour with Old Cairo and visit the Hanging Church. Then visit the Citadel of Salah El Din and Mohamed Ali Mosque.

In the afternoon visit the Egyptian Museum which contains the fabulous treasures of Tut-An-Khamun, particularly the solid golden mask and the golden coffin.

In the evening you will be transferred to the train station to take the night train to Aswan. Over night on the train.

Day 4

In the morning pick up from your hotel in Cairo, transfer to the bus station and take the bus to Bahariya Oasis.

After having lunch in a nearby camp in Bahariya, start the jeep tour to the White Desert. On the way you will visit Crystal Mountain, the Akabat (sand) Desert and a hot spring. In the evening you will camp out in the middle of White Desert and our Bedouin friends will prepare a traditional dinner for you by the camp fire. Enjoy the most magical sunset and discover the secrets of the desert at night. Overnight under the stars.

Day 5

After breakfast, visit the Black Desert and drive back to Bahariya Oasis. Transfer to the bus station and take the bus at 10:00 a.m. You will arrive back to Cairo around 3.00 p.m.

In the evening you will be transferred to the train station to take the night train to Aswan. Over night on the train.

Day 6

Arrive to Aswan and check in to the 5* deluxe Nile Cruise. Start guided tour, visiting the fantastic Philae Temple and High Dam of Aswan. Free afternoon, over night on board.

Day 7

After breakfast, free morning in Aswan. Or take the option to visit the glorious temples of Abu Simbel: early morning (3:30 a.m.) pick up from the hotel and transfer to Abu Simbel and visit Temple of Ramses II., and Temple of Hathor. Transfer back to Aswan. Over night on board.

Day 8

Transfer by car to Kom Ombo and visit Temple of Sobek. Then visit Temple of Horus in Edfu and transfer to your hotel in Luxor.

After checking in to your hotel, visit Karnak Temple, the greatest example for worship in the history, dedicated to God Amoun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu. Then visit Luxor Temple. Over night on board.

Day 9

In the morning start guided tour to see Colossi of Menmon, Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens, Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut the only pharaonic woman ruled ancient Egypt. In the evening transfer to the bus station and take the over night bus to Dahab. Overnight on the bus.

Day 10

Arrive to Dahab, pick up from the bus station transfer to the hotel for check in.

In the afternoon visit Blue Hole and try snorkeling. The Blue Hole is one of the Red Sea's most well known sites. Nature has created a unique submarine cavity that is ideal for swimming and snorkelling. Here you can marvel at the colourful coral reef and see beautiful fish. Back to the hotel, free evening. At 11 pm start the tour to Mount Sinai.

Day 11

Reach the top of the mountain by early morning and watch the sunrise from the summit. On the way down visit St Catherine's Monastery, in honour of Catherine, a Christian martyr who was sentenced to death by the Romans. Greek Orthodox monks take care of the Monastery, which was built in the 6th Century at the foot of Mt. Sinai. Arrive back to Dahab around 1 pm, free afternoon and evening. Over night in the hotel.

Day 12

Get ready to dive! This day you have the chance to experience scuba diving by doing 1 Fun Dive. The Fun Dive designed for beginners, you will learn the basic concept of Scuba Dive and a trained instructor will help you discover and master the weightless exhilaration of breathing underwater. Then go on 12 meters (40 Feet) off shore, for one open water dive with the instructor.

Late at night transfer to the bus station, and catch bus back to Cairo. Over night on the bus.

Day 13

Arrive to Cairo, pick up from the train station and transfer to the airport.

Tour includes:

- Pick ups and transfers as mentioned above

- English speaking guide for the sights in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan

- Bus ticket from Cairo to Bahariya Oasis and back

- Shared Jeep for the tour in the desert

- Meals in the desert: lunch and Bedouin dinner on day 4, breakfast on day 5

- 1 night camping in the desert

- Mattress, pillow and sleeping bag for the camping

- First class train (seater train) from Cairo to Aswan

- 2 nights in 3* hotel in Cairo, including breakfast

- 3 nights on 5* deluxe Nile Cruise, including all meals

- Bus ticket from Luxor to Dahab

- 2 nights in a seaside hotel in Dahab, including breakfast

- Snorkelling equipment to the Blue Hole

- Local, English speaking guide for the Mt Sinai climb

- 1 Fun Dive with a trained instructor, including all equipment

- Bus ticket from Dahab to Cairo

- All services charges and taxes

Tours excludes:

- Entrances fees to the sights

- Optional Abu Simbel tour

- Beverages on the Nile Cruise

- Any items of personal nature, such as drinks, food, tipping

Trip extras:

- 2 hours evening Felluca ride on the Nile (day 1 or day 2) 20 Euro / person, 24 Euro for single booking

- Optional Camel or Horse Ride at Giza (day 2) 25 Euro / person

- Upgrade for sleeper train: 30 Euro / person for double cabin, 45 Euro / single cabin

- Optional tour to Abu Simbel (day 7) 25 Euro / person

- Hot Air Balloon (day 9): 70 Euro / person

- Upgrade for 4* or 5 * hotel available upon request

Tour notes:

- This tour departs daily

- In Cairo the tours will be with private car

- In Aswan and Luxor the sightseeing will be in small groups, maximum 10 passengers

Please Note: For Single travelers, please add a 20% supplement to your price

Tel. 00201005020700

Email. tours@habibitoursegypt.com