Frank Pimentel
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Egypt Overland 11 Days 10 Nights Include Abu Simbel Tour

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Duration

10 nights / person

Start

Cairo

End

Cairo

Group size

2 - 10 persons

Overview

Cairo View:

  • Egyptian Museum 
  • Cidadel of Salah Eldeen
  •  Alabaster Mosque
  • Pyramids  
  • Sphinx
  • Memphis 
  • Sakkara
  • Old Cairo
  • Khan Al - Khalili 

 

Aswan Sightseeing:

  • Edfu Temple
  • Kom ombu Temple 
  • Aswan High Dam
  • Philae Temple

 

Luxor Sightseeing:

  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
  • New Sphinx avenue 
  • Hatshepsut Temple
  • Valley of Kings 
  • Memnon 
  • Tombs of Rameses V & VI
  • King Tut’s Tomb

 

Short itinerary

Quick route overview
  • 1
    Day 1
    —

     Jul 27 - Arrival at Cairo,  

    • After the arrival at Cairo International Airport, we offer the "meet and greet" service.  Afterward, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.

     

  • 2
    Day 2
    —

     Jul 28 - Cairo Tour (Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx)

    • Our day starts with 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.
    • After touring the Pyramids, we will stop at a nice cozy restaurant to have lunch.
    • Proceed to the Sakkara site, Sakkara is one section of the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital, and the kings of the 1st Dynasty as well as of the 2nd Dynasty. are mostly buried in this section of the Memphis necropolis. It has been of constant interest to Egyptologists. Three major discoveries have recently been made at Sakkara, including a prime minister's tomb, a queen pyramid, and the tomb of the son of a dynasty-founding king. Each discovery has a fascinating story, with many adventures for the archaeologists as they reveal the secrets of the past.
  • 3
    Day 3
    —

    Jul 29 - Fly to Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Tour, and Sound & light show

    • Early morning, you will arrive at Cairo International Airport to catch the flight to Abu Simbel.
    • Upon arrival, will start by visiting The Temple of Abu Simbel
    • Have lunch and check in to the hotel
    • at night to enjoy the sound and light show at Abu Simbel

     

  • 4
    Day 4
    —

    Jul 30 - Travel to Aswan, 

    • Early morning, transfer to Aswan.
    • Upon arrival, will start by visiting The Aswan High Dam followed by Philae Temple.
    • on the way stop at Esna to visit Esna Temple
    • Transfer to your Hotel 
  • 5
    Day 5
    —

    Jul 31 - Free Day

     

  • 6
    Day 6
    —

    Aug 01 - Dandarah,

    After a breakfast drive to visit Dandarah, once you reach Dendera, you'll marvel at the large stone roof, dark chambers, underground passages, and towering columns inscribed with hieroglyphics. Plus, discover the ritual location, where Goddess Hathor gave birth to Horus and stands on the edge of the desert as if awaiting his return. Back to Hotel

  • 7
    Day 7
    —

     Aug 02 - Luxor East Bank, Optional Sound, and Light Show 

    • Arrive Early Morning to Luxor.
    •   Vist Karnak Temple.  Afterward, the Temple of Luxor will be our next stop.
    • Transfer to your hotel 
    • Evening, you may choose the Light and Sound Show inside Karnak Temple.
  • 8
    Day 8
    —

    Aug 03 - Luxor West bank

    • Early morning enjoy the optional hot air balloon.
    • Early morning, visit Luxor West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, Including the unique two tombs of Rameses V & VI, the Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun
    • The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon
    • Back to your hotel 
  • 9
    Day 9
    —

    Aug 06 - Fly to back to Cairo

    • Fly back to Cairo after early breakfast

     

  • 10
    Day 10
    —

    Aug 05 - Cairo Tour (National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo, Citadel of Salah Eldeen) 

    • Start the day with a visit to the first authentic museum of civilization in Egypt.  The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) with 50,000 artifacts from the dawn of civilization to the present day.

    • Then, we will stop to have lunch in one of Cairo's best restaurants.

    • Stop for lunch, Continue the Cairo tour with a visit to The Citadel of Mohamed Ali (the Fortress of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi), built in 1183 and overlooking the city from the Muqattam Hills. The structure, with its domes and minarets, looks over a number of important buildings, including the Alabaster Mosque. Its domed interior, used by Moslems for daily prayers, is a spectacular sight of twinkling lights and beautiful mosaics.

    • A free tour in Khan Al-Khalili Market, which is one of the oldest and oldest Egyptian markets, where it is fun to shop and enjoy watching various Egyptian antiques and gifts throughout historical times, where you can buy souvenirs for you and your friends to remind you of your trip in Egypt

  • 11
    Day 11
    —

    Aug 06 - Departure 

    • Flight to Cairo afternoon to fly back home from Cairo.

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Meals: No meal

 Jul 27 - Arrival at Cairo,  

  • After the arrival at Cairo International Airport, we offer the "meet and greet" service.  Afterward, you will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.

 

Day 2

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

 Jul 28 - Cairo Tour (Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx)

  • Our day starts with 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.
  • After touring the Pyramids, we will stop at a nice cozy restaurant to have lunch.
  • Proceed to the Sakkara site, Sakkara is one section of the great necropolis of Memphis, the Old Kingdom capital, and the kings of the 1st Dynasty as well as of the 2nd Dynasty. are mostly buried in this section of the Memphis necropolis. It has been of constant interest to Egyptologists. Three major discoveries have recently been made at Sakkara, including a prime minister's tomb, a queen pyramid, and the tomb of the son of a dynasty-founding king. Each discovery has a fascinating story, with many adventures for the archaeologists as they reveal the secrets of the past.

Day 3

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Jul 29 - Fly to Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel Tour, and Sound & light show

  • Early morning, you will arrive at Cairo International Airport to catch the flight to Abu Simbel.
  • Upon arrival, will start by visiting The Temple of Abu Simbel
  • Have lunch and check in to the hotel
  • at night to enjoy the sound and light show at Abu Simbel

 

Day 4

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Jul 30 - Travel to Aswan, 

  • Early morning, transfer to Aswan.
  • Upon arrival, will start by visiting The Aswan High Dam followed by Philae Temple.
  • on the way stop at Esna to visit Esna Temple
  • Transfer to your Hotel 

Day 5

Meals: Breakfast Hotels

Jul 31 - Free Day

 

View Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan gallery

Day 6

Meals: Breakfast

Aug 01 - Dandarah,

After a breakfast drive to visit Dandarah, once you reach Dendera, you'll marvel at the large stone roof, dark chambers, underground passages, and towering columns inscribed with hieroglyphics. Plus, discover the ritual location, where Goddess Hathor gave birth to Horus and stands on the edge of the desert as if awaiting his return. Back to Hotel

Day 7

Meals: Breakfast Hotels

 Aug 02 - Luxor East Bank, Optional Sound, and Light Show 

  • Arrive Early Morning to Luxor.
  •   Vist Karnak Temple.  Afterward, the Temple of Luxor will be our next stop.
  • Transfer to your hotel 
  • Evening, you may choose the Light and Sound Show inside Karnak Temple.
View Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa gallery

Day 8

Meals: Breakfast

Aug 03 - Luxor West bank

  • Early morning enjoy the optional hot air balloon.
  • Early morning, visit Luxor West Bank necropolis including the Valley of the Kings, Including the unique two tombs of Rameses V & VI, the Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun
  • The Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and Colossi of Memnon
  • Back to your hotel 

Day 9

Meals: Breakfast

Aug 06 - Fly to back to Cairo

  • Fly back to Cairo after early breakfast

 

No images for this day.

Day 10

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Aug 05 - Cairo Tour (National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo, Citadel of Salah Eldeen) 

  • Start the day with a visit to the first authentic museum of civilization in Egypt.  The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) with 50,000 artifacts from the dawn of civilization to the present day.

  • Then, we will stop to have lunch in one of Cairo's best restaurants.

  • Stop for lunch, Continue the Cairo tour with a visit to The Citadel of Mohamed Ali (the Fortress of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi), built in 1183 and overlooking the city from the Muqattam Hills. The structure, with its domes and minarets, looks over a number of important buildings, including the Alabaster Mosque. Its domed interior, used by Moslems for daily prayers, is a spectacular sight of twinkling lights and beautiful mosaics.

  • A free tour in Khan Al-Khalili Market, which is one of the oldest and oldest Egyptian markets, where it is fun to shop and enjoy watching various Egyptian antiques and gifts throughout historical times, where you can buy souvenirs for you and your friends to remind you of your trip in Egypt

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Day 11

Meals: Breakfast

Aug 06 - Departure 

  • Flight to Cairo afternoon to fly back home from Cairo.
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Inclusions

Luxury Accommodation:

  • Jul 27 - 29: Grand Nile Tower OR Similar – on bed and breakfast.
  • Jul 29 - 30: Nozol Abu Simbel OR Similar - on bed and breakfast.
  • Jul 30 - Aug 04: 4* hotel - on bed and breakfast.
  • Aug 04 - 06: Grand Nile Tower OR Similar – on bed and breakfast.

Transfers:

  • Jul 27: Arrival transfer to your Hotel from Cairo Airport
  • Jul 29: Transfer from your hotel to Cairo airport to fly to Abu Simbel
  • Jul 29: Transfer From Abu Simbel Airport to your Hotel 
  • Jul 30: Transfer From Abu Simbel to Luxor 
  • Aug 04: Transfer From your hotel to Luxor Airport to fly to Cairo.
  • Aug 04: Transfer from Cairo Airport to your International Terminal.

Free Items:

  • Camel ride
  • Egyptian Family dinner  

Not included:

  • Visa $25
  • Tipping
  • International and Domestic 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.