6-Day Culture, Coast, and Desert
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Discover the historic highlights of Egypt over six enthralling days, where you will discover the secrets of the ancient world and some of the country's most spectacular heritage sites.
Beginning in Cairo, you'll marvel at the last remaining wonder of the ancient world standing for nearly 4,000 years: the extraordinary Giza Pyramids. Accompanied by an Egyptologist guide, you'll get the best introduction into Egypt as you learn about its ancient history.
Leaving Cairo behind, you'll head to the great ancient city of Alexandria on Egypt's coast. Visit the impressive Library of Alexandria and Qaitbay Citadel, spending some time taking in the relaxing sea breeze.
Last but not least, you will visit Wadi Al-Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its hundreds of incredibly well-preserved whale fossils and end your Egypt tour by camping under the stars in the Wadi Hitan Desert for a truly authentic Egyptian experience.
Beginning in Cairo, you'll marvel at the last remaining wonder of the ancient world standing for nearly 4,000 years: the extraordinary Giza Pyramids. Accompanied by an Egyptologist guide, you'll get the best introduction into Egypt as you learn about its ancient history.
Leaving Cairo behind, you'll head to the great ancient city of Alexandria on Egypt's coast. Visit the impressive Library of Alexandria and Qaitbay Citadel, spending some time taking in the relaxing sea breeze.
Last but not least, you will visit Wadi Al-Hitan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its hundreds of incredibly well-preserved whale fossils and end your Egypt tour by camping under the stars in the Wadi Hitan Desert for a truly authentic Egyptian experience.
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Cairo
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Welcome to Cairo, the mother of the world and your gateway to sun and fun. Upon arrival at Cairo airport, you will be met by your guide and assisted with visa formalities and luggage collection. After, you will be transferred to your hotel. Your cosy hotel is located in a lovely green area of Cairo called Maadi, where you can go shopping or for a stroll. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore Cairo at your leisure; your guide will provide recommendations.
Accommodation
Maadi Pearl Hotel
Activities
Free Time in CairoOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Cairo International Airport to Pearl Hotel
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
Cairo
Day 2
The Great Pyramids of Egypt
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Your Egypt tour begins with you exploring the last remaining wonder of the ancient world; standing for nearly 4000 years, the extraordinary Giza Pyramids. An Egyptologist tour guides will be accompanying you on this and all of your other sightseeing tours. Following on from the Pyramids, you'll head to the Citadel, one of the world's greatest monuments to medieval warfare.
Accommodation
Maadi Pearl Hotel
Activities
Giza Necropolis
Great Sphinx of Giza
Salah El Din Citadel
Transportations
Private Driver from Pearl Hotel to Great Sphinx of Giza
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
Giza Governorate
Day 3
Egyptian Museum and Cairo's Citadel
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No Egypt tour is complete without a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. With over 120,000 artefacts, the museum houses an unbelievable exhibit depicting ancient Egypt's glorious reign. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jewellery and King Tutankhamen's treasures, it's all there. You'll also visit Cairo's citadel, an Islamic fortress preserved since medieval times. End the day watching the sunset on an exciting boat ride on the Nile.
Accommodation
Maadi Pearl Hotel
Activities
Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
Salah El Din Citadel
Felucca Ride on the Nile
Transportations
Private Driver from Pearl Hotel to Cairo
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
Cairo
Day 4
Sun, Sand, and Sea in Alexandria
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This morning, you'll leave Cairo behind and head to the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to visit Alexandria, the ancient capital and the greatest city of Ancient Egypt. You'll visit the Library of Alexandria and spend the day enjoying the sea breeze. You'll also pay a visit to the citadel of Qaitbay, a 15th-century defensive fortress located on the Mediterranean coast.
Accommodation
Maadi Pearl Hotel
Activities
Library of Alexandria
Qaitbay Citadel
AlexandriaOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Cairo to Alexandria
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
Alexandria
Qesm Al Gomrok
Day 5
Drive to Fayoum and Camping at Wadi Al-Hitan
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Today you will head to Fayoum, where you will enjoy hiking and camping at Wadi Al-Hitan, which is world-famous for its hundreds of incredibly well-preserved whale fossils. The site provides extensive evidence for one of the great mysteries on Earth: whales were once land-based animals and merged into an ocean-based mammal.
Accommodation
Camping in Wadi Hitan National Park
Activities
Wadi Al-Hitan
Transportations
Private Driver from Cairo to Faiyum
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Cairo Governorate
Giza Governorate
Day 6
Transfer to Cairo Airport
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After waking up in the desert it is time for your wonderful Egypt tour to end. A private driver will collect you and transfer you from Fayoum to Cairo Airport at the designated time to catch your flight back home.
Transportations
Private Driver from Faiyum to Cairo International Airport
Destinations
Giza Governorate
Included in Price
- 5 nights accommodation
- 9 activities
- 4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Airport transfer
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Domestic flights
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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