Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Our representative will meet you to ensure a smooth path through immigration and customs. You have time to explore at your leisure before meeting your Pack2Egypt tour escort and fellow travelers for a welcome drink at the hotel.
Day 2: Cairo "Desert Tour" (B)
Full-day outing to Sakkara, the vast Necropolis of ancient Memphis. Sakkara has the first Pyramid 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. A break for lunch will take place before we continue on to the most famous wonderland in the whole world - the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. Free evening and overnight we will travel by train to Aswan.
Day 3: Aswan
Arrive in Aswan, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Full-day excursion around the city visiting the Temple of Philae, the Aswan High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Overnight in Aswan hotel.
Day 4: Aswan/Felucca (B,L,D)
Today we join an orientation cruise around Kitchener Island - land of the botanical gardens and Elephantine Islands. Next we will board on our felucca sailboat, and sail overnight on the way to Kom-Ombu.
Day 5: Felucca (B,L,D)
Free day on felucca, sailing and overnight.
Day 6: Kom-Ombu/Edfu/Luxor (B)
Morning visit to the dual temple of Sobek and Haroeris in Kom-Ombu, and then we drive to Edfu to visit the most well-preserved temple in all of Egypt -- dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Later, we catch our bus again to Luxor. Arrive in Luxor and check-in at hotel. This afternoon we will be touring the East Bank of Luxor, visiting:
• Luxor Temple
• Karnak Temple
Overnight in Luxor hotel.
Day 7: Luxor "West Bank" (B)
Visit the West Bank of Luxor:
• Valley of the Kings
• Valley of the Queens
• Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Colossi of Memnon
Free evening at leisure and overnight we will travel by train back to Cairo.
Day 8: Cairo "City Tour"
Arrive Cairo and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Today we are off for a full-day excursion to Islamic Cairo where the 12th Century Citadel of Salah El-Din stands, within the walls of the medieval fortress is the Alabaster Mosque and El-Gawhara Palace built by Mohamed Ali, followed by a visit to Christian Old Cairo where the Romans constructed the fortress of Babylon. Built over the ruins of the two towers of this fortress, the Church of Saint Mary known by the Hanging Church. Break for lunch, and then we drive to the Egyptian Museum where the treasures of King Tut Ankh-Amun and most of the pharaohs, are kept. Free evening at leisure and overnight in Cairo.
Day 9: Cairo/Dahab (B)
Morning pick-up from your hotel and transfer to the station to catch your bus to Dahab. Arrive Dahab, meet and transfer to our hotel for check-in. Free day to explore this fabulous resort. Overnight in Dahab.
Day 10: Dahab/Blue Hole (B,L)
Visit the Blue Hole - a great chance to swim or snorkel. Enjoy a barbecue lunch at Mount Sinai before returning to Dahab. Overnight in Dahab.
Day 11: Dahab "Lagoon Beach" / Moses Mountain (B)
Transfer to Lagoon Beach for swimming or snorkeling. Late night, we drive to Moses Mountain and begin our climb to the summit. Take in the awe-inspiring view of the South Sinai Mountains as we reach the summit at sunrise.
Day 12: St. Catherine/Dahab (B)
After sunrise, we descend the mountain and visit St. Catherine's Monastery before returning to the camp. Afternoon free. Overnight in Dahab.
Day 13: Dahab/Ras Abu-Galoum (B,L)
After an early morning drive north, we embark on a 2-hour camel trek to Ras Abu-Galoum. Here you will marvel at the coral reefs while swimming or snorkeling. Overnight in Dahab.
Day 14: Dahab/Cairo (B)
This morning, we catch the bus back to Cairo. Arrive Cairo, meet and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Free evening at leisure and overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 15: Cairo/Baharya Oasis (B,L,D)
Morning pick-up from your hotel to drive to Baharya Oasis. Following to arrival and check-in at the hotel, you'll be off for a full-day excursion with visits to the Hot and Cold Springs, the English House, Pyramid Mountain, the Oasis Museum, Bir El-Ghaba and Bir El-Matar. Overnight in hotel.
Day 16: Baharya Oasis/White Desert (B,L,D)
We start our desert safari to the White Desert with visits to the great Sand Dunes, Swiss Tomb, Black Mountain, and the Bedouin village. Next we drive to Crystal Mountain and El-Akabat. Once we reach the White Desert, enjoy dinner in this Bedouin atmosphere. Overnight we camp in the White Desert beneath the stars.
Day 17: White Desert/Farafra Oasis (B,L,D)
A short drive to the Farafra Oasis to discover, learn about, and share in the fascinating lives of the Bedouin people. Overnight in the desert camp.
Day 18: Farafra/Baharya/Cairo (B,D)
After breakfast we will drive back to Cairo. Arrive Cairo and transfer to your hotel for check-in. In the evening, we'll embark on a Nile River Steamer for an open buffet dinner accompanied by a folkloric Sufi ("whirling dervish") and belly-dancing show. Overnight in Cairo hotel.
Day 19: Depart Cairo (B)
Farewell to Egypt today. Our tour ends after breakfast. Transfer to Cairo International Airport.
Our "Jewels of Egypt" tour includes:
1. Transfers from/to the airport at any time (24/7) depending on your flights schedule.
2. All accommodations in 3-star hotels in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Dahab. All rooms have a private bath, air-conditioning, TV, and include breakfast.
P.S./ Included hotels can be upgraded to 4-star or 5-star hotels upon request.
3. All fully-guided tours (as per the itinerary) in air-conditioned buses.
4. Fluent, English-speaking tour guides throughout your program.
5. First-class train tickets from Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo on air-conditioned Spanish trains with reclining seats.
P.S./ Both of the included train rides may be upgraded to sleeper trains.
6. Two nights on a felucca (oriental sailboat) with all meals included.
7. Air-conditioned bus transportation from Cairo/Dahab and Dahab/Cairo.
8. Barbeque lunch on the trip to Blue Hole.
9. Two-hour camel trek on the trip to Ras Abu Galoum.
10. Snorkeling equipments.
11. All transportation from/to, in and around the oases in air-conditioned 4WD jeeps.
12. One night accommodation in Baharya hotel. All rooms have a private bath, TV and air-conditioning.
13. One night camping at the White Desert.
14. One night camping in Farafra Oasis.
15. Camping equipments.
16. In Cairo, a Nile Dinner Cruise on a 5-star ship. Delight in an open buffet style dinner while enjoying the Sufi ("whirling dervish") and belly dancing show.
17. All meals as described in the tour itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
18. All transfer and pick-up services.
19. All service charges and taxes.
Tour Excludes:
• International flights.
• Entry visa.
• All the entrance fees of the mentioned sites.
• Any meals other than the ones noted on the above detailed tour itinerary.
• Any items of personal nature, such as drinks, phone calls, laundry, tips…etc.
Tour Price & payment
• The tour price is $1625.00 USD per person, based on double occupancy. There is a $610.00 USD single supplement charge.
• A 25% supplement applies during the peak periods (From December 23rd till January 7th and from April 3rd till April 30th).
• Full payment shall be settled prior to the tour date.
Notes:
• Our "Jewels of Egypt" tour starts everyday, however confirmation in advance is still highly recommended.
• All of our tours can be customized to fit your time, budget, and interests.
• Optional day trips and activities (Add-Ons) are available upon request and include the Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids, shopping at the Khan El-Khalily Market, an excursion to the Fayoum Oasis, an overday trip to Alexandria, and much more.
• Optional day-trip to Abu Simbel can be added to this program, upon request.
• All day trips leave in small groups and are accompanied by a professional tour guide.
• There are no time constraints for any of the day trips. The time spent depends only upon our guests' desires and the official opening/closing times of the sites.
• Additional accommodation nights can be arranged upon request.
Reservation
• Please e-mail us once you book your tour to inform us with all your arrival and departure flight details including date, time, airlines and flight numbers, to allow us arrange your pick-up on the day of the tour.
For further information or questions please contact us:
Shadi Saad Sales & Operation Manager,
Pack2Egypt Travel and tours
(+2) 010 542 0600 - Egypt (On-Ground Services)
(+1) 416 799 7333 - US & Canada (Queries & Reservations)
www.pack2egypt.com
