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exploring Egypt

tour highlights

Explore highlights of ancient Egypt through Cairo, Giza and Luxor on this incredible 6-day, 5-night tour.

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Visit the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, along with the well-preserved tombs in the Valley of Kings near Luxor. Discover the magnificent temples at Karnak and Luxor. Breathtaking antiquities await as you wander through the Egyptian Museum, including the treasured golden mask of the young King, Tut Ankh Amun. Don't miss out on this amazing journey!

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Itinerary

B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner

Day 1: Welcome to Egypt - Arrive Cairo; Transfer to Hotel

Welcome to Cairo Egypt!! Travelers will arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI). A Royal Egypt Travel tour manager will meet each traveler upon arrival and assist through the immigration process, proceeding forward to collect luggage at baggage claim. Your transfer from the airport to the hotel in private, air-conditioned coach is provided. The remainder of the afternoon/evening will be at your leisure. 

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Overnight Cairo: 2 nights

Optional Excursion:  Sound & Light Show at Giza Pyramids - VIP Ticket 

Day 2: Memphis, Saqqara, Great Pyramids and Sphinx (B, L)

After breakfast, the tour manager will greet the group and provide an overview of the planned itinerary.  After the meet & greet, we will depart for a morning excursion to Memphis and Saqqara, followed by Egyptian jewelry & essence oil shopping. Lunch is included at a local restaurant in Giza. Then, we will make an afternoon visit to The Great Pyramids and Sphinx, with Khufu solar ship museum and camel ride included. The afternoon concludes with a stop at a local Egyptian cotton store, then we will return to hotel with the remainder of the evening at your leisure. 

 

Optional Excursions:  Entry to Great Pyramid, Nile Cruise Dinner at Maxim Restaurant

Day 3: Fly Cairo to Luxor; Karnak and Luxor Temples (B, L)

After breakfast, the group will depart for a morning flight from Cairo to Luxor. Upon arrival in Luxor, we will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Following lunch, we will depart for an afternoon excursion to Karnak Temple, a Papyrus Institute and Luxor Temple. The day ends with an early evening carriage ride through Luxor. The group will then return to the hotel with the remainder of the evening at your leisure. 

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Overnight Luxor: 2 nights

Optional Excursion:  Karnak Sound & Light Show

Day 4: Valley of the Kings & Queens, West Bank/Luxor (B, L)

The day begins with breakfast at the hotel, followed by a morning excursion to Valley of the Kings & Queens and the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After a leisurely lunch at Africa Restaurant, we will visit the Medinet Habu Temple and Colossi of Memnon in the West Bank. The afternoon will conclude with a stop at a beautiful Egyptian Alabaster store and then return to hotel with the remainder of the evening at your leisure. 

Day 5: Fly Luxor to Cairo; Egyptian Museum, Mosques and Bazaar (B, L, D)

After breakfast at the hotel, the group departs for a morning flight from Luxor to Cairo. Upon arrival in Cairo, we will transfer for a morning excursion to the Egyptian Museum followed by lunch on a Felucca sailboat on the River Nile. After lunch, we will check-in to our hotel in Cairo and then depart for an afternoon excursion to The Citadel of Salah Al-Din, Mosque of Muhammad Ali and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. The evening will conclude with a farewell dinner for the group at a local restaurant in Cairo.

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Overnight Cairo: 1 night

Day 6: Farewell to Egypt - Depart Cairo; Transfer to Airport

Sadly, this amazing tour has come to an end! Each traveler will transfer from hotel to Cairo International Airport for return flights to the US. The tour manager will arrange airport transportation for each person based upon scheduled flight departure times. 

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** ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE **

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