Tour Overview
Experience the charm of Old Cairo with the Cairo Boutique Hotel Break, a luxurious getaway designed for singles. Stay in the exquisite Le Riad Hotel de Charme, a luxury boutique all-suite hotel nestled in the heart of the city. Enjoy seamless travel with private A/C minibus transfers, including 24-hour airport services. Begin your Egyptian adventure with a guided tour of the iconic Pyramids and Sphinx, led by an expert Egyptologist. With daily breakfast included, your days are free to explore Cairo's vibrant streets or indulge in optional tours to Alexandria, Luxor, and more. This unforgettable journey offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration, with the flexibility to tailor your experience to your interests. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Cairo, Transfer To Hotel
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Cairo boutique hotel
Upon arrival at Cairo airport, we will meet you and assist you with visa formalities and luggage collection, then transfer you to your luxury boutique hotel in the heart of Old Cairo. We'll help you settle into your suite, then the rest of the day is free at your leisure. If your flight lands early, then you could take a first look at the pyramids at the spectacular sound and light show, or just explore your surroundings on El Moez Street. ...more ...less
Day 2 : Cairo, Pyramids & Sphinx Half-Day Tour
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Cairo boutique hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your stay in Egypt beings this morning with a relaxing breakfast in the hotel. During the morning our local representative will brief you on the hotel, your location in Old Cairo with some tips on exploring, and discuss any additional optional tours you may have either pre-booked or like to arrange during your stay. Early in the afternoon you then take a sightseeing tour for a first taste of ancient Egypt with a visit to the enigmatic Sphinx and the three greatest pyramids in Egypt. At 500 feet high and 750 feet wide at its base the Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops) is a breath taking man-made structure, built from enormous stone blocks with a white limestone covering. Over the years, the limestone covering has been stripped away to expose the inner block structure. Along with the smaller pyramids of Khafre (Chephern) and Menkaure (Mycerinus), the inspiring sight of these huge structures looming out of the desert is an unforgettable site. One of our specialist Egyptologist guides will accompany you and explain some of the history of pyramid building, and of the different dynasties of the ancient Egyptian empire. You will have a chance to climb down inside the pyramids if you wish, but you're on your own, as your guide cannot accompany you (a limited number of tickets are available for the Great Pyramid). After the Pyramids we then head to the nearby Sphinx which was only properly uncovered from the desert sands in the last century. Finally we head back to our hotel and a taste of local Egyptian life as El Moez Street bustles with a relaxed but exciting energy in the evenings.
Day 3 : Cairo. Free Day. Optional Tours
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Cairo boutique hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your next two days are free to explore independently or to do some more guided sightseeing. The area of Old Islamic Cairo surrounding your hotel is one of Cairo's most charming, with covered markets, narrow streets, old buildings and mosques. Of Old Cairo, this quarter most evokes its past and in many ways has changed very little. It has inspired many writings, from Arabian nights to the works of the modern Nobel Laureate Naguib Mahfouz. Getting enjoyably lost amongst the winding alleys while walking from the hotel to the nearby Khan-el-Khalili bazaar is one of the pleasures of staying here. However, a guided walking tour is also available to help you make the most of your surroundings and explore the various different bazaars, markets and architectures around you. Other optional tours available include a City Tour to the Citadel with its great views over the city, the tiny streets and churches of Coptic Cairo, and the famous Egyptian Museum, home to the amazing Tutunkhamun display. You could also take a trip to learn more about the history of Pyramid building at Memphis, Saqqara and Dashour, or enjoy a full day trip to the colonial coastal city of Alexandria. You may also take a flight to the Nile-side city of Luxor in Upper Egypt, which hosts an incredible number and variety of ancient Egyptian temples, tombs and other sites. This overnight trip includes a tour of Karnak Temple on the East Bank of the Nile, plus the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatchepsut Temple, and the Valley of the Artisans on the West Bank, with a night spent in a 5-star hotel by the NIle before you fly back to Cairo again.
Day 4 : Cairo. Free Day. Optional Tours
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Cairo boutique hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You have another free day in Cairo today with all the same optional tours available.
Day 5 : Cairo, Free Time, Departure Airport Transfer
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: <STRONG>Day 5: Cairo, free time, departure airport transfer </STRONG>Your time is free today for some last minute sightseeing or shopping until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Alternatively you can add extra nights to your time i
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your time is free today for some last minute sightseeing or shopping until we transfer you to the airport for your departure flight. Alternatively you can add extra nights to your time in Cairo.
What's Included
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Luxury Boutique Hotel Accommodation
Accommodation in a luxury boutique all-suite hotel in the heart of Old Cairo is included.
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Private Transport and Transfers
All transport and transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles are included.
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24-hour Airport Transfer Service
A 24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer service is included.
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City Tax, Service Charge, and VAT
City Tax, Service Charge, and VAT are included in the package.
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Tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx
A tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide is included.
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Entrance Fees to the Pyramids and Sphinx
Entrance fees to the Pyramids and Sphinx are included.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights are not included but are available on request.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees (US$25 available on arrival for most nationalities) are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory and not included, but available on request.
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Personal Expenses
Drinks, snacks, and other personal expenses (e.g., laundry) are not included.
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Optional Tours
Optional tours are not included in the package.
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Tour Guide and Hotel Tips
Tour guide and hotel tips are not included.
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Hotel Gala Dinners
Hotel gala dinners are not included and cost an additional US$170 per person if your stay covers New Year's Eve, 31 Dec.
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Other Items
Any other items not mentioned above are not included.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with all transport and transfers provided in private air-conditioned vehicles, including a 24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer service.
Accommodation
Stay at the luxurious Le Riad Hotel de Charme, a boutique all-suite hotel located in the heart of Old Cairo, offering a unique blend of traditional charm and modern comfort.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the Cairo Boutique Hotel Break?
The accommodation provided is a luxury boutique all-suite hotel located in the heart of Old Cairo, specifically at Le Riad Hotel de Charme.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
All transport and transfers during the tour are conducted in private air-conditioned vehicles.
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Is there a guided tour included in the itinerary?
Yes, there is a half-day tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide included in the itinerary.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes a 24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer service.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
Daily breakfast is included in the tour package.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, entrance fees to the Pyramids and Sphinx are included in the tour.
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Can I explore Cairo independently during the tour?
Yes, there are free days included in the itinerary where you can explore Cairo independently or choose to participate in optional tours.
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Is travel insurance compulsory?
Yes! Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our tours and needs to cover personal accident & liability, medical expenses and repatriation, travel delay & abandonment. We also strongly recommend that you take out cover against cancellation and lost/stolen baggage. Personal medical insurance does not normally provide sufficient cover and is generally not suitable for travel on our tours. You will not be able to join your tour if you have not provided us with details of your insurance or if you arrive without cover in place (no refunds will be due in this event).
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You are always able to change your travel date. However, some charges may apply depending on how long before your departure you make the change. Our flexible booking conditions and reduced charges will apply if you are changing date because of a Covid-19 reason or because your government is advising against travel to your destination. Please check our detailed booking conditions for full details.
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When is my balance payment due?
60 days prior to departure
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
On most of our group tours, solo travellers may choose to form a temporary 'tour bubble' and share a room with another traveller of the same sex in the group. If a room share is not available then a single room supplement may be payable, with the costs for these kept as low as possible. We have also removed compulsory single supplements from many of our tours, and are reducing the cost by 50% on s
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Can I transfer my booking to someone else?
Customers may transfer their booking or any Credit on File to another person who satisfies all the relevant conditions to the tour, provided that we are notified not less than 7 days before departure, and the transferee agrees to these booking conditions and all other terms of the contract between us. The Client and new booker are jointly and severally responsible for any outstanding payments and a transfer administration fee of GBP50 / USD75 / CAD100 / AUD100 / NZD100 / EUR75 / ZAR1000 / INR5000 or GBP100 / USD150 / CAD200 / AUD200 / NZD200 / EUR150 / ZAR2000 / INR10,000 if the transfer is made less than 60 days before departure. Important Note: Certain arrangements may not be amended or transferred after they have been confirmed (for example flight tickets, Gorilla Permits) and any alteration could incur a cancellation and rebooking charge of up to 100% of that part of the arrangements.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Encounters Travel allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform encounters travel, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Encounters Travel requires a minimum deposit of 150 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of encounters travel charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 35% of booking price.
At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Cairo Boutique Hotel Break
5 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo
Tour operator:
Tour code:
341
Group Type:
Private
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Age range:
8-95
Special diets catered:
Request dietary needs
