Frank Pimentel
frank@realhawaiitours.com
909-702-4919
Overview
Highlights:
- GEM
- Pyramids
- Hurghada
Cruise Sightseeing:
- Karnak Temple
- Luxor Temple
- New Sphinx avenue
- Hatshepsut Temple
- Valley of Kings
- Memnon
- Tombs of Rameses V & VI
- King Tut's Tomb
- Edfu Temple
- Kom ombu Temple
- Aswan High Dam
- Philae Temple
Short itinerary
Quick route overview-
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Day 1
Jul 29 - Arrival at Cairo
- After the arrival at Cairo International Airport, we offer the "meet and greet" service. Afterward, our customers will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.
- Welcoming dinner at the Mena House
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Day 2
Jul 30 - Travel to Aswan, Nile Cruise Sightseeing
- Early morning, you will arrive at Cairo International Airport to catch the flight to Aswan.
- Upon arrival, you will then reach the luxurious Nile Cruise, where you will spend the next three nights, to start your relaxing tour sailing from Aswan to Luxor.
- After having lunch, the Nile Cruise excursion will start by visiting The Aswan High Dam followed by Philae Temple.
- At night you may choose the Optional breathtaking Sound and Light show at Philae Temple.
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Day 3
Jul 31 - Kom Ombo, Edfu
- Optional Abu Simple Tour by bus
- We will sail to Kom Ombo in the early morning and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo.
- Sail to Edfu to have dinner and overnight.
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Day 4
Aug 01 - Luxor East Bank, Optional Sound, and Light Show
- Arrive at Edfu and visit the Temple of Edfu. We will then be back to the Nile Cruise to have lunch while heading to Luxor.
- In the afternoon, we will visit Luxor East Bank beginning with the outstanding Karnak Temple. Afterward, the Temple of Luxor will be our next stop.
- Evening, you may choose the Light and Sound Show inside Karnak Temple.
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Day 5
Aug 02 - Temple of Edfu and Karnak Temple visit Watch the Solar eclipse at Jolie Ville Resort Kings Island Luxor, Transfer to Hurghada
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Breakfast will be served on the Nile Cruise, and then we will proceed to the checkout.
- Early morning (5 ~ 6 am), visit Luxor West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, Including the unique two tombs of Rameses V & VI, King Tut's Tomb the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon.
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Begins: Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 11:40 am
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Maximum: Mon, Aug 2, 2027, at 1:05 pm 1.035 Magnitude
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Ends: Mon, Aug 2, 2027, at 2:26 pm
- after Lunch at Jolie Ville Resort Kings Island Luxor
- Transfer to Hurghada
- The rest of the day is free
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Day 6
Aug 03 - Relax and Recharge
- Relax in the serene luxurious setting of Hurghada, where you can enjoy the breathtaking underwater scenery in the warm waters of the Red Sea. Sign up for a wide range of optional activities at your resort (not included in the tour cost and payable directly to the hotel) such as deep sea fishing, thrilling boat excursions, scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, or even sea canoeing.
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Day 7
Aug 04 - Cairo Tour (Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx)
- after early morning breakfast fly to Cairo.
- Then the day continues with a visit to the largest archaeological museum in the world, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The new structure houses 100,000 masterpieces from several periods of Egypt's glorious history, 20,000 objects of which will be displayed for the first time such as King Tutankhamun's complete collection.
- After touring the GEM, we will stop at a nice cozy restaurant to have lunch.
- We will, then, proceed to the one and only standing monument among the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, followed by The Pyramids of Khafra & Menkaura, the well-preserved valley temple of Khafra, and the Great Sphinx.
- Farewell Dinner at Pyramids area (Name will be provided later)
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Day 8
Aug 05 - Departure
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport for Departure after having an early breakfast
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Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Meals: Dinner
Hotels
Jul 29 - Arrival at Cairo
- After the arrival at Cairo International Airport, we offer the "meet and greet" service. Afterward, our customers will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.
- Welcoming dinner at the Mena House
No images for this day.
Day 2
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Cruise
Jul 30 - Travel to Aswan, Nile Cruise Sightseeing
- Early morning, you will arrive at Cairo International Airport to catch the flight to Aswan.
- Upon arrival, you will then reach the luxurious Nile Cruise, where you will spend the next three nights, to start your relaxing tour sailing from Aswan to Luxor.
- After having lunch, the Nile Cruise excursion will start by visiting The Aswan High Dam followed by Philae Temple.
- At night you may choose the Optional breathtaking Sound and Light show at Philae Temple.
No images for this day.
Day 3
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Jul 31 - Kom Ombo, Edfu
- Optional Abu Simple Tour by bus
- We will sail to Kom Ombo in the early morning and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo.
- Sail to Edfu to have dinner and overnight.
No images for this day.
Day 4
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Aug 01 - Luxor East Bank, Optional Sound, and Light Show
- Arrive at Edfu and visit the Temple of Edfu. We will then be back to the Nile Cruise to have lunch while heading to Luxor.
- In the afternoon, we will visit Luxor East Bank beginning with the outstanding Karnak Temple. Afterward, the Temple of Luxor will be our next stop.
- Evening, you may choose the Light and Sound Show inside Karnak Temple.
No images for this day.
Day 5
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Hotels
Aug 02 - Temple of Edfu and Karnak Temple visit Watch the Solar eclipse at Jolie Ville Resort Kings Island Luxor, Transfer to Hurghada
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Breakfast will be served on the Nile Cruise, and then we will proceed to the checkout.
- Early morning (5 ~ 6 am), visit Luxor West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, Including the unique two tombs of Rameses V & VI, King Tut's Tomb the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon.
-
Begins: Mon, Aug 2, 2027 at 11:40 am
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Maximum: Mon, Aug 2, 2027, at 1:05 pm 1.035 Magnitude
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Ends: Mon, Aug 2, 2027, at 2:26 pm
- after Lunch at Jolie Ville Resort Kings Island Luxor
- Transfer to Hurghada
- The rest of the day is free
No images for this day.
Day 6
Meals: Breakfast
Aug 03 - Relax and Recharge
- Relax in the serene luxurious setting of Hurghada, where you can enjoy the breathtaking underwater scenery in the warm waters of the Red Sea. Sign up for a wide range of optional activities at your resort (not included in the tour cost and payable directly to the hotel) such as deep sea fishing, thrilling boat excursions, scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, or even sea canoeing.
No images for this day.
Day 7
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hotels
Aug 04 - Cairo Tour (Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx)
- after early morning breakfast fly to Cairo.
- Then the day continues with a visit to the largest archaeological museum in the world, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). The new structure houses 100,000 masterpieces from several periods of Egypt's glorious history, 20,000 objects of which will be displayed for the first time such as King Tutankhamun's complete collection.
- After touring the GEM, we will stop at a nice cozy restaurant to have lunch.
- We will, then, proceed to the one and only standing monument among the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, followed by The Pyramids of Khafra & Menkaura, the well-preserved valley temple of Khafra, and the Great Sphinx.
- Farewell Dinner at Pyramids area (Name will be provided later)
No images for this day.
Day 8
Meals: Breakfast
Aug 05 - Departure
- Transfer to Cairo International Airport for Departure after having an early breakfast
No images for this day.
Inclusions
Luxury Accommodation:
- Jul 29 - 30: Four Seasons at the First Residence Hotel – on bed and breakfast
- Jul 30 - Aug 02: Royal Elite Nile Cruise – Outside Cabin – on full board
- Aug 02 - 04: Oberoi Beach Resort, Sahl Hasheesh – on bed and breakfast
- Aug 04 - 05: Four Seasons at the first residence – on bed and breakfast
Transfers:
- Jul 29: Arrival transfer to your Hotel from Cairo Airport
- Jul 30: Transfer from your hotel to Cairo airport to fly to Aswan
- Jul 30: Transfer from Aswan Airport to Your Nile Cruise
- Aug 02: Transfer from your Cruise to Hurghada Resort
- Aug 04: Transfer from your Hurghada Resort to Hurghada Airport to fly to Cairo
- Aug 04: transfer to your Hotel from Cairo Airport
- Aug 05: Transfer from your Resort to Hurghada Airport to fly to Cairo
Sightseeing:
- Jul 30 - Aug 02: 4 Days cruise Sightseeing as per program includes Guiding, Entrance fees, and A/C Bus model 2022
- Aug 04: Full-day pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum includes Guiding, Lunch, Entrance fees, and A/C Bus model 2022:
Free Items:
- Camel ride on the second day.
Domestic flights
- CAI -> ASW
- Hurgh - CAI
Not included:
- Visa $25
- Tipping
- International flights
- any option tours
FAQ
Egypt is very safe to visit and the police, tourist police, and army are in prominence wherever you go, giving you a feel of being in secure surroundings. Egypt prides itself on its high safety record for tourists and will do all it can to maintain this.
Egyptian Arabic is the official and most widely spoken language in Egypt. English is taught in schools and is considered a secondary language that is most commonly used for tourism purposes.
The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and upscale shops. There are also ATMs available at hotels and outside major banks dispensing local currency.
The best time to visit Egypt would be during the winter months, from October to April. The temperatures are mild and pleasant, although evenings can become quite cool. December through January are the peak tourist months so expect large crowds if travelling at this time. The best time to enjoy the beaches, without having to endure the large crowds of summer tourists, would be from March to May. Temperatures at this time are warm and tourist sites are not too crowded.
Egypt, being a predominantly Muslim country, is naturally conservative (not like the Gulf States or Saudi Arabia) but the average people are careful in what they wear. The dress code in Egypt for women is considered conservative by western standards and it is respectful to obey this code.
For men it is not really an issue -- normal trousers and shirt or T-shirt are fine -- but in Cairo it would not be acceptable to wear short shorts or a tank tops/sleeveless tops. In the resorts like Sharm El Sheik, Hurghada, Sinai, etc. -- shorts are fine and it is very open and flexible. This also applies to ladies for the beach areas, but going into the market area in Hurghada, for example you may be more comfortable in trousers. Generally for men in Cairo or any city that is not on the sea side, remain with trousers (at tourist sites long loose shorts) or jeans and T-shirt , as even in Cairo, local people do not feel comfortable seeing a man in shorts. In Sea Side areas it's ok to walk in shorts, but once you enter a local restaurant or market, it's better to be more covered.
For the vast majority of travelers to Egypt, a valid passport and a travel visa is required. A visa can easily be purchased at the airport when you arrive. The cost for a single-entry, 30-day tourist visa is $25 (or equivalent in Euro), must be paid in cash (no credit or debit cards accepted), and your passport must be valid for at least six months. Citizens of all European countries, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, South Korea, Macedonia, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine and United States can obtain a visa upon arrival. (Egypt does allow visa-free access for certain countries such as Bahrain, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macao, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia.) Visas can also be purchased beforehand through Egypt’s Visa e-Portal: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg. Forty-one different nationalities are eligible to purchase the e-visa, however, it’s far easier to simply buy the visa at the airport.
As with most European and North American countries, tipping is graciously accepted in Egypt. A 10% tip at restaurants and to guides and drivers is standard. Unfortunately, at major tourist sites like the Pyramids of Giza or the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, touts aggressively hustle for tips by allowing you to take photos in areas where it’s clearly posted as prohibited (such as inside the tombs). Please refrain from perpetuating this problem by not paying to take pictures.
Egypt has a voltage supply of 220V and the plugs are the 2-round pin type that are common throughout Europe.
As noted previously, Egypt is a Muslim country, therefore alcohol is not readily available outside of tourist areas and western-style hotels/resorts. Beer and wine is available for purchase on all Dragonfly Kite Safaris.