Magnificent Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Magnificent Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
13 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor, Dahab, Saint Catherine's Monastery
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EM
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a 13-day adventure through Egypt's most iconic destinations with the "Magnificent Egypt" tour. Experience the allure of ancient wonders as you explore the Great Pyramids, Sphinx of Giza, and the Lighthouse of Alexandria. Sail the Nile on a traditional Felucca, visiting the Philae and Karnak Temples, and the Valley of the Kings. Enjoy the vibrant culture of Cairo, the historical treasures of Luxor, and the serene beauty of Dahab by the Red Sea. Stay in luxurious 5 and 4-star accommodations, with meals and a domestic flight included. Optional activities like hot-air ballooning, scuba diving, and camel riding offer thrilling experiences. This tour promises a perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation, making it an unforgettable journey through Egypt.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, we pick you up from the airport and take you to your hotel.
Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide for an informal meeting.
After the meeting you have free time to start exploring Cairo.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Cairo, Alexandria, Cairo
Location: Alexandria
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine, we are travelling back in time to the home of ancient knowledge.
Depart for Alexandria, Egypt's second largest city, and Get the chance to see the panoramic view of the Library of Alexandria.
(Please note that it is not possible to visit inside of the library as it is closed on Saturdays)
Wander through the ruins of one the most important historical archaeological sites ever found on earth.
While traveling in such an amazing place! After seeing the amazing decorations and wandering around in the dark, walking down the carved corridors of the Catacombs below, carved into the bedrock and having many amazing statues, sarcophagi and murals, is an incredible experience and a must visit!
Visit to Pompey's Pillar, One of the most prominent tourist attractions in the city of Alexandria, the Column of Pompey is a Roman triumphal column that still exists today in Alexandria and is one of the oldest and highest monumental columns in the world.
Continue visiting a place that has witnessed a lot of history.
The Citadel castle was built on the exact site of the famous Alexandria Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Right next to the water, definitely worth a visit so you can take beautiful pictures.
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Alexandria is a must-see for all travellers! After you've had your daily dose of history and ancient culture, return to Cairo for an overnight stay.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Alexandria
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise - 30 USD
Entrance Fees
Catacombs 80 EGP
Pompey's Pillar 80 EGP
Citadel 60 EGP
Day 3: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train
Accommodation Name: Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Set your alarms for 7.
30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt's iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders.
After everyone has had their dose of awe, we'll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.
C.
Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Accommodation
Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid
Entrance Fees
Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 540 EGP
Sakkara Pyramid - 450 EGP
Day 4: Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide.
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples.
Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide.
Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs.
The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile.
 We will then arrive at the hotel for check in at 5.
30pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Accommodation
Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Aswan City tour
Sightseeing of Philae Temple
Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Optional Activities
Nubian Dinner - 32 USD
Entrance Fees
Philae Temple - 450 EGP
Day 5: Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Accommodation Name: Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.
If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel.
It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our 2-night cruise down the Nile River.
Accommodation
Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
Abu Simbel - 94 USD
Day 6: Felucca Cruise On The Nile
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Accommodation Name: Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals and fishermen.
Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze.
Have a dip in the Nile, play volleyball with the local kids and prepare for a local feast on the riverbanks as you watch the sunset with a cold drink in hand.
Accommodation
Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
Sailing on the Felucca
Day 7: Felucca Cruise On The Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca as we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo.
Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek.
Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt.
Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC.
We'll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening.
Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.
C.
Accommodation
Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
Entrance Fees
Edfu Temple - 450 EGP
Komombo Temple - 360 EGP
Luxor Temple - 400 EGP
Day 8: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train
Accommodation Name: Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead', home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife.
Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.
Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples.
Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex.
Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Cairo.
Accommodation
Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings
Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Optional Activities
Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD
Entrance Fees
Valley Of The Kings - 600 EGP
Queen Hatshepsut - 360 EGP
Karnak Temple - 450 EGP
Day 9: Cairo City Tour
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world - Egyptian Museum of Cairo.
Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Cairo
Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin
Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
Sightseeing of Hanging Church
Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Entrance Fees
Egyptian Museum - 480 EGP
Citadel of Saladin - 450 EGP
Day 10: Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab.
Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea.
You'll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing.
The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Snorkelling at Blue Hole - 34 USD
Quad Biking - 29 USD
Day 11: Dahab
Location: Dahab
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole.
Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colourful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs.
Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels.
Depart for St.
Catherine in the evening.
Late at night (about 1:30 a.
m.
on Day 11) start the ascend to Mt.
Sinai, where you'll witness the spectacular sunrise which blankets the surrounding peaks in gold, unveiling one of the best views in Egypt.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Camel Trekking
Scuba Diving - EUR 45
Day 12: Dahab
Location: Dahab, Saint Catherine's Monastery
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start off the day with a visit to the beautiful St.
Catherine Monastery before you drive back to Dahab.
Free time to rest up and recharge after the hike.
Get to improve your waterskiing or wake boarding skills and ride the waves to cool off.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of St.
Catherine Monastery
Entrance Fees
St.
Catherine Monastery - 225 EGP
Day 13: Dahab, Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates.
Drive to Sharm El-Sheikh airport and fly to Cairo airport, where your tour ends.
Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included
Breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay in 5 and 4 star hotels, and enjoy a traditional Felucca with access to WC facilities.
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Meals
Enjoy 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners during your trip.
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Transportation
Travel in comfort with A/C, modern coach or mini-bus, and experience a traditional Felucca.
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival and departure transfers are provided on the first and last day of the trip.
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Tour Guiding
Benefit from the services of experienced Egyptologist guides.
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Train (Sleeper Cabin)
Travel overnight from Cairo to Aswan, and from Luxor to Cairo in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin.
What's Not Included
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Insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Tips and gestures
Tips and gestures are not included and are at your discretion.
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
Entrance fees to various sights and museums are not included.
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Optional activities
Optional activities such as hot-air ballooning, scuba-diving, and camel riding are not included.
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Any services not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with A/C modern coaches or mini-buses, and enjoy a traditional Felucca sail. Overnight sleeper trains provide a private 2-berth cabin for journeys between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor.
Accommodation
Experience a blend of luxury and tradition with stays in 5 and 4-star hotels, complemented by a unique 2-night journey on a traditional Felucca boat with WC facilities.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 5 and 4 star hotels, as well as a traditional Felucca with access to WC facilities.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 12 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation is provided by an air-conditioned, modern coach or mini-bus, and includes a traditional Felucca for part of the journey.
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Is there an airport transfer service included in the tour?
Yes, arrival and departure transfers are included on the first and last day of the trip.
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Will there be a guide during the tour?
Yes, the services of experienced Egyptologist guides are included in the tour.
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What is the experience like on the Felucca cruise?
The Felucca cruise offers a relaxing experience sailing down the Nile, with opportunities to swim, play volleyball with local kids, and enjoy a local feast on the riverbanks.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, there are several optional activities such as hot-air ballooning over Luxor, scuba-diving the Red Sea, quad-biking, camel riding, a traditional Nubian Dinner, and snorkeling the Blue Hole in Dahab.
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What historical sites will be visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza, the Lighthouse of Alexandria, Philae Temples, Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, and more.
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Is there an opportunity to experience local culture during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a 2-night sail on a traditional Felucca boat, and there is an optional traditional Nubian dinner available.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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