Cairo Boutique Hotel Break

Cairo Boutique Hotel Break

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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

  • Tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide.

  • Explore the charming area of Old Islamic Cairo with its covered markets and narrow streets.

  • Visit the famous Khan-el-Khalili bazaar for a unique shopping experience.

  • Optional day trip to the coastal city of Alexandria.

  • Discover the ancient sites of Memphis, Saqqara, and Dashour.

  • Experience the vibrant atmosphere of El Moez Street in the evenings.

  • Optional overnight tour to Luxor, including Karnak Temple and the Valley of the Kings.

Itinerary

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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

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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

  • Luxury Boutique Hotel Accommodation

    Accommodation in a luxury boutique all-suite hotel in the heart of Old Cairo is included.

  • Private Transport and Transfers

    All transport and transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles are included.

  • 24-hour Airport Transfer Service

    A 24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer service is included.

  • City Tax, Service Charge, and VAT

    City Tax, Service Charge, and VAT are included in the package.

  • Tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx

    A tour to the Pyramids and Sphinx with an Egyptologist guide is included.

  • Entrance Fees to the Pyramids and Sphinx

    Entrance fees to the Pyramids and Sphinx are included.

What's Not Included

  • International Flights

    International flights are not included but are available on request.

  • Visa Fees

    Visa fees (US$25 available on arrival for most nationalities) are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is compulsory and not included, but available on request.

  • Personal Expenses

    Drinks, snacks, and other personal expenses (e.g., laundry) are not included.

  • Optional Tours

    Optional tours are not included in the package.

  • Tour Guide and Hotel Tips

    Tour guide and hotel tips are not included.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    All transport and transfers during the tour are conducted in private air-conditioned vehicles.

  • 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.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    Yes, the tour includes a 24-hour airport arrival and departure transfer service.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    Daily breakfast is included in the tour package.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?

    Yes, entrance fees to the Pyramids and Sphinx are included in the tour.

  • 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.

  • 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).

  • 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.

  • When is my balance payment due?

    60 days prior to departure

  • 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

  • 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.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Liz W  

Discover Egypt Tour with Encounters Travel was amazing

August 2021

My 13 year old daughter and I just spent 12 days in Egypt with Encounters Travel. We can not speak highly enough of our Discover Egypt tour. Right from when we were met at Cairo airport to when we departed we had expert tour guides, amazing accommodation and everything was organized perfectly. We can not fault anything for the whole time we were there. We’d like to say a special thank you to Saul in Cairo who looked after us so well, including sorting out issues at the airport. If you are planning a trip to Egypt go with Encounters Travel. Read less ...more ...less

Marty R  

Jordan and Egypt Express was exceptional

October 2022

I just returned from an Encounters Travel trip called “Jordan and Egypt Express” and the trip was amazing. Everyone at Encounters was fantastic with special mention going to Marika for all the help with our reservation, our guides Ebrihim (Jordan) and Mohammed in Egypt with his local Encounters Rep in Cairo Ahmad. This trip lived up to all that it was advertised. You literally get to see so much of both Countries it is hard to believe that it can be squeezed into just two weeks. Be prepared for a hectic pace. You will move hotels almost everyday and spend hours in a bus going between cities and sites. The bus rides are very long but you get to explore small villages and towns and get to see the real Jordan and Egypt. This trip is not for those that are mobility restricted to not in reasonable physical shape. The amount of walking and the pace of the long days did war on a few folks. We enjoyed to it though. Mohammed, our guide in Egypt was remarkable. Mo was a formally trained Egyptologist and was an encyclopedia for a guide. We took advantage of also the every optional trip that was offered which just made the pace a little more hectic. Encounters did an amazing job of responding when we had questions or problems. I would highly recommend them and would travel again with them without hesitation. ...more ...less

Sara W  

A wonderful trip

November 2023

From the minute we stepped into the Arrivals area at Cairo airport to stepping into the Departures area 10 days later were looked after with care and friendliness and with great efficiency. Any queries we had were quickly dealt with, (thank you Ahmed) and we couldn’t fault anything. Both our guides in Cairo and on our Dahabiya (Mohammeds) were excellent, so full of knowledge and able to bring 4000 years of history alive for us. The 4 days on Dahabiya Orient was magical - comfortable, relaxing with a fantastic crew who looked after the 6 of us so well and made us really welcome. The two downsides were our lovely hotel in Cairo, Le Riad Charme, full of character and with excellent staff, but was opposite a very noisy cafe which played loud music till 2 am! And in Luxor where, for some reason, our itinerary was compacted into 1 day rather than a day and a half, which was very tiring as we had left our Cairo hotel at 3:30 am, but our hotel Al Moudira was fabulous and we were able to totally relax and enjoy the surroundings after a long hot day. Thank you Encounters Travel for helping to make our wonderful trip to Egypt so good. Sara Kent. ...more ...less

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    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.

  • 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:

Encounters Travel

Tour code:

341

Group Type:

Private

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

All Ages / Not applicable

Age range:

8-95

Special diets catered:

Request dietary needs

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Shopping, Sightseeing, Walking

From: $1210 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 01-Mar-2025 but subject to change.

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