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13 Day itinerary in Egypt, Africa

A trip in EGYPT with a cruise along the Nile - 13 days!

It is hard to think about Egypt, a mysterious treasure trove of unimaginable archaeological and cultural value, without thinking about the Sphinx, the pyramids of Giza, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and the Nile. This is not only the world's largest open-air museum, but also home to many luxurious... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Light
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Recommended Age

Minimum 9

Operated in

English, Russian

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader, Tour Guide, Driver

starting point

Cairo

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Culture & History

Water & Coastline

Nature & Wildlife

Culture & Heritage

Start

Night

End

Highlights

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Three deserts

2

Pyramids day

3

Cruise along Africa's greatest river

4

Valley of the Kings

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Day1

Arrival to Cairo by evening or night flight. You will be met at the airport, followed by transfer and check-in at the

hotel

Day 2

place Day2

Museum

A trip to Egypt is not complete without a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. The museum has more than 120,000 exhibits dating back to different periods in the history of Ancient Egypt. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jewellery and, of course, Tutankhamun's treasures. Coptic Cairo



We will move to the South of the city and visit the Christian part of the city. We will visit all the most important churches in this quarter: Saint Barbara, Saint Sergius and Bacchus and the famous Hanging Church.


In the same area, we'll have lunch at a local restaurant.

Islamic Cairo

We move to the east of Cairo and start walking along the Islamic part from the beautiful gate - the entrance to the Old City. We'll walk along the main street of Islamic Cairo and walk through an old Arab bazaar that seems to exist

timeless.

Shopkeepers invite to their shelves, surrounded by the aroma of spices, gambling, bustling shopping and lots of valuables for sale in endless alleys.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

place Day3

At 9:00 we start the full-day tour to the pyramids.

Step pyramid


Did you think there were only 3 pyramids? This is not true. . After 40 minutes of moving to Saqqara, we will see a stepped pyramid that marks an important milestone in the evolution of the pyramids. Djoser's pyramid is considered to be the oldest surviving large stone architectural structure in the world

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2 more pyramids


After that, we will take a short drive to Dahshur and visit the curved and pink pyramids in the royal necropolis located in the desert on the west bank of the Nile. It will be possible to descend into one of these pyramids

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Giza Plateau


We return to Giza to see the great pyramids: Cheops, Chephren and Mikerin. You will also be able to get a close look at the Sphinx, the legendary guard standing

outside the huge burial complex.

In the evening we return to the hotel in Cairo.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4

place Day4

Today we are starting a 2-day tour to the Sahara Desert. For starters, drive from Cairo at 7 a.m. to a 5-hour oasis

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Black Desert

We will then have lunch upon arrival and start the tour by visiting the following attractions: Black Desert, Black Mountain, Hot Spring, Crystal Mountain.

The Black Desert got its name due to the erosion of rocks that covered the desert with a layer of black rock dust and stones. Closer to the end of the Black Desert, there are black volcanic hills that long ago spewed out the dark volcanic material called dolerite, which is what black rocks are made of.

White Desert

Then we'll go off-road to visit: the Agapat region, the Desert Rose, the Sand Dunes, the Old White Desert, the New White Desert, where we'll watch the sunset.

No desert in the world can match the number of unearthly rock formations carved by the wind in the form of huge mushrooms or cobblestones with the White Desert.

In the evening - barbecue dinner, camping in the desert.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

place Day5

After breakfast, we'll continue off the desert to visit:

- Desert panorama

- Perforated mountain

- Sandboarding is waiting for us

- Caraouine Sand Dunes

- Sand Valley

- A magic spring

- Roman mummy tombs

Then lunch in the White Desert. We'll have a little rest, and then we'll return to our campsite through the most beautiful places in the White Desert. In the evening, there is a fire again, lunch and an overnight stay in

the white desert.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Snacks

Day 6

place Day6

Desert oasis

After breakfast, return to the oasis, lunch, then return to Cairo.

Flight to the South

In the afternoon, fly to the South and check into a hotel

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 7

place Day7

In the morning we check out of the hotel and drive around Aswan.

First, we will visit the monumental temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Then we'll go to the grandiose dam, a marvel of engineering, admire the views of Aswan and take rare photos of its islands on both sides of the Nile.


We'll also see small fishing boats. Villages filled with great Egyptian culture

At lunch, we'll check into a cruise ship for a 4-day trip to the sights of the Nile.


Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

place Day8

Today is a relaxed day (because the ship has not only full board but also swimming pools).

But for an additional fee, an optional trip to Abu Simbel is possible.


In

the evening, our Nile cruise will begin and we will enjoy the views of the Nile, and at sunset we will visit the Kom Ombo Temple.


Then a night cruise

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9

place Day9

Edfu


Early in the morning we will be able to ride a horse in a carriage to visit the Edfu Temple. The Temple of Edfu is an ancient Egyptian temple that houses important scenes and inscriptions from the Sacred Drama related to the conflict between Horus and Set.

The Temple of Horus differs from other temples in Egypt in the highest degree of preservation and is the result of 180 years of construction with numerous additions and paintings.

Afternoon tea on the way to Luxor.

Luxor

Arrival in Luxor around 7pm. Luxor Night Cruise

Luxor is divided by the Nile River into two areas, commonly referred to as the East and West Banks, and in ancient Egypt they were thought to symbolize Life and Death


Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10

place Day10

We leave the ship in the morning after breakfast

Valley of the Kings

We will travel through the Valley and explore the tombs of some of the pharaohs.

Then we'll go to Queen Hatshepsut's temple. Here you can take some amazing photos.

Luxor temples

Then we will visit the majestic Luxor and Karnak temples, where you can see the contribution of each of the pharaohs, usually in the form of statues and their images on the walls. These are undoubtedly the best temples in all of Egypt

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Stay 1 night in Luxor

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Day 11

place Day11

Transfer to the sea

Can't wait to see the sea? In the morning we will have a 4-hour transfer directly to the Red Sea, to Hurghada, and check into a

hotel

Hurghada

Surrounded by more than 40 kilometres of pristine coastline, Hurghada offers year-round sunshine, gorgeous coral reefs and plenty of fun in a relaxed, relaxed atmosphere.


After checking in, we relax on the beach.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Day 12

place Day12

Free time, use the beach or swimming pools

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 13

place Day13

Check-out from the hotel and departure from Hurghada.

Those interested can extend their stay at sea for a few more days.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

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  • Breakfast (11)
  • Lunch (6)
  • Dinner (7)
  • Snacks (1)

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  • all transport included

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  • all activities included

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  • Single occupancy

Not Included expand_less

  • Flights, tickets, rest of the meals

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