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OPTIONS
We offer a range of extra options, which can be added onto our set tour itineraries.  A full list of all the options we offer in the country with descriptions and prices is given below. Details of which options are available on a particular tour, and how they fit in with the rest of the itinerary, are given on the  individual tour pages on our website, and in the detailed tour factsheets.
 
You can select options you would like to take when you make a reservation through our website, after you book, or while you are on the tour itself (not available for all options - details in the tour factsheet). If an option has a minimum number required to run it, and you don't have enough people in your booking to meet that number, you may still be able to do it if other people in your group also choose it.
 
If you have any questions about how the options would fit into your tour, please do not hesitate to contact us.
You may also find this list of options useful if you are looking at constructing your own tailor made tour. For more details or help please contact our office here in the UK, either by email or by phone.

Extra Days
If you would like to extend your time in , or your flight times mean you need extra nights in the hotel at the start of finish of the tour, then we are happy to arrange extra days/nights at each of our tour levels - economy, standard and superior. These prices are per person per night, and include breakfast, all taxes, and your airport transfer. The hotels we normally use for each tour are detailed on the Accommodation page of our website, and are linked to from the Tour Facts Box on all of our tour pages.

75 per person


UK£35 per person


UK£35 per person


225 per person
This option takes a 4x4 jeep safari into the Sinai desert from Dahab. You visit the Coloured Canyon, the Ain Khudra Oasis, have a traditional lunch, then visit the White Canyon, before returning to Dahab.


UK£30 per person
Our standard tours use the First Class carriages on the ‘sitting train’ from; Cairo to Aswan, Cairo to Luxor, and Luxor to Cairo. These are comfortable reclining seats with plenty of space around them. If you wish, you can exchange this train for the European-style ‘wagon-lit’ sleeper train, where you get your own private cabin and berth. This option covers a one-way journey on the train and includes transfers and a light evening meal & breakfast on the train.

175 per person


175 per person


UK£75 per person


UK£150 per person
If you wish to take a luxury cruise instead of the basic felucca sailboat cruise, then we offer this option. You check on board a luxury 5-star cruise boat for 3 days and 3 nights on the Nile. During the day we make our way slowly downriver from Aswan to Luxor, relaxing in the sun and watching Egyptian life on the banks of the Nile drift by. In the evenings we dine on classical Egyptian and western food and listen to the distinctive sounds of traditional music in the sumptuous surroundings of the cruise boat. On our way we stop at Edfu Temple, a well-preserved complex dedicated to the God Horus; and also at Komombo, where there are the remains of a temple dedicated to the Gods Sobek and Haroeris (Komombo visit not included in tour price). The final night of the cruise is spent moored in the centre of Luxor. All your meals are included. Twin cabins with an extra bed are available on the boat, which can take 2 adults and one child. Triple cabins are not generally available and a single supplement will be added if you need a single cabin. 


125 per person
In Cairo, you have the option of a guided tour around the city. This will include the Egyptian Museum (which houses a vast collection of artefacts from Egypt’s past, including the famous King Tutunkhamun display), the Citadel (a collection of mosques and palaces, with a great view over the city), and the Khan al Khalili bazaar (a mazy market that offers a window to the past and a guaranteed souvenir). The tour lasts for a full day and includes a local English-speaking Egyptologist guide.

UK£175 per person
This tour features extends our normal Wadi Rayan & Valley of the Whales day trip, to spend a night in the Helnan Auberge Hotel right next to Lake Qaroun in the Fayoum 'Oasis'. We then spend the next day touring various sites in and around the Fayoum region before returning to Cairo with a stop en-route at the Meidun Pyramid, one of the very first attempts at pyramid building in Egypt. This tour adds one extra day to the length of the tour, and requires a minimum of 2 people to run., Alternate hotels may be used subject to availability.
 


UK£290 per person
This full day tour starts with a fantastic panoramic view over Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives, before visiting the Church of All Nations and the Garden of Gethsemane. We then continue onto Bethlehem to the Church of Nativity, where Jesus was born. Returning to Jerusalem we visit the Western Wall, Judaism’s holiest site, and take a walk along the Via Delarosa to the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. This tour includes all transfers, an English speaking guide, entrance fees and lunch.

UK£175 per person
If you wish to take a luxury cruise instead of the basic felucca sailboat cruise, then we offer this option. You check on board a Luxury 5-Star cruise boat for 3 days and 3 nights on the Nile. During the day we make our way slowly downriver from Aswan to Luxor, relaxing in the sun and watching Egyptian life on the banks of the Nile drift by. In the evenings we dine on classical Egyptian food and listen to the distinctive sounds of traditional music in the sumptuous surroundings of the cruise boat. On our way we stop at Edfu Temple, a well-preserved complex dedicated to the God Horus; and also at Komombo, where there are the remains of a temple dedicated to the Gods Sobek and Haroeris. The final night of the cruise is spent moored in the centre of Luxor. All your meals are included. This cruise will sometimes run in reverse depending on your date of departure.
Twin cabins are available on the boat, which can take 2 adults and one child. A single supplement will be added if you need a single cabin.

600 per person
This tour features a day trip from Cairo to the Fayoum region where we head for the Wadi Rayan Protected Area, which surrounds a fresh-water lake in the middle of the desert, filled by the remaining irrigation water from the Fayoum area. There are several waterfalls here, and a bird hide which gives good views of the lakes birdlife, particularly in the winter months when the lake is an important stop for migrating water-birds. We also visit the Springs Oasis area, a rare example of an uninhabited Saharan oasis, and host to many different plants and animals, including Dorcas Gazelle, Ruppell’s Sand Fox and Fennec Fox.
After a stop for a packed lunch, we then drive into the stunning desert & mountain scenery of Wadi Hitan (Valley of the Whales). This World Heritage Site is accepted as the most significant site in the world to demonstrate the evolution of whales, and we take a 2-3km walk here to see several specimens of fossilised whales of different types sitting on the surface of the sand, as well as fossilised mangroves and the remains of crab holes.
This tour requires a minimum of 2 people to run.


990 per person
This trip runs early in the morning in Luxor, so that you catch the early morning sun over the Valleys of the Kings & Queens, temples and desert. The trip runs from between 5.00am and 10.00am (start times vary), with about 1 hour in the air. We normally book this for you on your second day in Luxor, before the West Bank tour. There is a minimum number of people required for the trips to run, and they are also weather dependent. It is very rare however that are cancelled, and if this happens, we will refund you in full.

125 per person
Take a relaxing ride down the Nile on a felucca, a traditional Egyptian sailing boat, and see a different side of Cairo. This 1-hour ride gives you plenty of time to experience this unique mode of transport. Your trip also includes all transfers and an Egyptian meal.

550 per person
This day trip to Alexandria leaves Cairo early in the morning, and includes a private A/C car or minibus to and from Alexandria (approx. 2½ hours each way), and a guided tour of the city.
The tour is flexible, and includes the Roman amphitheatre, which has twelve semi-circular marble tiers and is in remarkably good condition, and the Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa, which is the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria. Dating from the beginning of the Second Century AD this cemetery displays a unique blend of Pharaonic and Roman art. Later in the afternoon we have the chance to stroll around Alexandria, see the famous library and other sites before returning to Cairo. The tour includes all transportation, lunch, a local English-speaking Egyptologist and lasts for the full day, returning to Cairo by around 19.00. Entrance fees are not included.
Note: If travelling on your own, a single supplement will be added. If other people in your group also take the option, this supplement will be removed.


660 per person
This day trip to Alexandria leaves Cairo early in the morning, and includes a private A/C car or minibus to and from Alexandria (approx. 2½ hours each way), and a guided tour of the city. The tour is flexible, but will include the Roman amphitheatre, which has twelve semi-circular marble tiers and is in remarkably good condition, and the Catacombs of Kom al-Shoqafa, which is the largest Roman cemetery in Alexandria. Dating from the beginning of the Second Century AD this cemetery displays a unique blend of Pharaonic and Roman art. Later in the afternoon we have the chance to stroll around Alexandria, see the famous library and other sites before returning to Cairo. The tour includes all transportation, lunch, entrance fees, a local English-speaking Egyptologist and lasts for the full day, returning to Cairo by around 19.00.
Note: If travelling on your own, a single supplement will be added. If other people in your group also take the option, this supplement will be removed.


1,265 per person
This is a long but exciting and rewarding day trip from Dahab to the fabulous & colourful rock-carved city of Petra in Jordan. You leave Dahab very early (around 05.00am) and drive to Taba (approx. 3 hours) for a short 1-hour ferry to Aqaba in Jordan (no visa fee for most nationalities). Then it is another drive (approx. 1 1/2 hrs) into the mountains and the city of Petra. We include a half day inside the site, including a 2 1/2-hour guided tour, lunch, entrance fees, and some free time to walk up to the High Place of Sacrifice or the Monastery with its huge carved facade and stunning views over the Jordan valley. We then make the drive & ferry crossing back to Dahab, arriving late in the evening. Note: The option price is based on doing this option on a sharing basis with other travellers not booked with Egypt Uncovered. We can also run the tour privately for you, but for a higher price - please contact us for details if required.


1,600 per person
If you have 4 or 5 days in Dahab, why not embark on the PADI Open Water diving course, the most popular diving course in the world. Successful completion leads to entry-level certification, and the exotic world of scuba diving. Where better to learn how to dive, than in the crystal clear, warm blue waters of Dahab, renowned for its extremely diverse marine ecosystem including some of the most beautiful coral reefs in the world. The great thing about learning to dive in Dahab is there are no pool sessions - everything is done in the sea near the dive centre, with a good reef just metres away to enjoy while you are doing your open water dives.
Note: The option price includes GBP 30 p/p to cover your PADI Course Manual, which you keep with you and take home with you afterwards.

175 per person
Watch this spectacular laser light and sound show at the pyramids. Listen to the head of the Sphinx as it tells the story of the Pharaohs and how the great pyramids were built. The show is available in different languages and runs from early to late evening. All transport is provided along with entrance fees.

320 per person
Introductory dives take approximately two and a half hours and begin with some basic training in the classroom. Then you are accompanied into 'confined water' to practice basic skills (mask clearing, equalising and regulator recovery). Finally, you go into 'open water' for a dive on the reef with an instructor by your side. The instructor will control your buoyancy the whole time as you descend to a maximum depth of 12m. Actual dive time underwater varies on an individual's air consumption but on average lasts 30-40 minutes. You do need to be able to swim for an Introductory Dive. All instruction, transport and equipment is included in the price. An Introductory dive is the perfect way to discover whether scuba is for you without committing yourself to the full course.

320 per person
If you haven't dived in a while, why not take one of our Refresher dives? A one to one dive with an Instructor, these are designed to help you to brush up on your skills, techniques and knowledge before you take the plunge again. If it's been over 6 months since you last dived you will be required to dive under supervision anyway but these refresher dives are open to anyone who feels the need to re-familiarise themselves in the water. All instruction, transport and equipment is included in the price.

375 per person
Get away from the hustle and bustle of Cairo with a visit to the Al Fayoum Oasis. Situated close to Cairo, this is Egypt’s largest oasis and is extremely fertile and criss-crossed by numerous irrigation channels. The green orchards and fields surround the Birket Qarn lake, which is home to a multitude of birdlife.  You will see many mud-brick villages, which seem to have remained unchanged for centuries.  The ruins of the ancient city of Karanis are situated on the edge of the oasis and there are various ruined temples, bathhouses and other sites to see. The tour includes all transportation, lunch and a guide.
Note: If travelling on your own, a single supplement will be added.

UK£60 per person
Our standard tours use the First Class carriages on the ‘sitting train’ from; Cairo to Aswan, Cairo to Luxor, and Luxor to Cairo. These are comfortable reclining seats with plenty of space around them. If you wish, you can exchange this train for the European-style ‘wagon-lit’ sleeper train, where you get your own private cabin and berth. This option covers a return journey on this train and includes transfers and a light evening meal & breakfast on the train.

UK£45 per person
If you want to visit Cairo during your trip to Egypt, or your flights will leave from Cairo rather than Sharm-el-Sheikh, then we offer this option to add on to the end of our diving tours. On your last night in Dahab (Day 7), we transfer you to Cairo on the overnight coach (approx. 8 hours). The next day you do a full day tour of the city of Cairo, visiting the famous Egyptian museum, the Citadel, mosques, and the Khan-el-Khalili bazaar. In the evening we take you on a 2-hour sunset felucca cruise on the Nile. The tour ends the next morning, and we transfer you to Cairo airport for your departure.
Note: If travelling on your own, a single supplement will be added.

UK£45 per person
If you want to visit Cairo during your trip to Egypt, or your flights will bring you into Cairo rather than Sharm-el-Sheikh, then we offer this option to add on to the start of our diving tours. You fly to Egypt on Saturday, and are met at Cairo airport and transferred to a 3 star city centre hotel. The following day you spend a full day visiting the Pyramids and Sphinx at Gisa and Saqqara. In the evening you board the overnight coach to Dahab (approx. 8 hours).  You are met on your arrival in Dahab on Monday morning, and transferred to your hotel.  You now continue with the standard diving tour itinerary.
Note: If travelling on your own, a single supplement will be added.

440 per person
The awesome temples at Abu Simbel are a must see for anyone travelling to Egypt. Lying 280 km south of Aswan this remarkable temple, reclaimed stone by stone from the rising waters of lake Nasser, stands as a testament to the greatness of the Pharaoh Ramses II, and to modern engineering. We leave Aswan by road with the early morning convoy at 04.30am so that we arrive in Abu Simbel at around sunrise (approx. 3 hours drive). You then have a guided tour and free time at the temples (approx. 2 hours in total) before driving back to Aswan. You can do this tour and still enjoy all the set excursions included in the main tour.

250 per person
Climb aboard a 5-star river steamer for a sumptuous dinner on the Nile. You will enjoy the unique taste Middle Eastern cuisine whilst experiencing traditional Egyptian Sufi and Belly Dancing. This is a great chance to see Cairo at night from the most luxurious of settings.

UK£115 per person
Should you wish, you have the option of taking an evening flight to Luxor, instead of the sleeper train, and spending an extra night in Luxor. All transfers are included.
Note: Flight prices quoted above are approximate and given only as a guide. Further information and exact prices will be given upon final confirmation of your booking.

UK£125 per person
Should you wish, you have the option of spending another night at your hotel in Cairo and taking the early morning flight to Aswan, instead of the sleeper train. All transfers are included.
Note: Flight prices quoted above are approximate and given only as a guide. Further information and exact prices will be given upon final confirmation of your booking.

UK£115 per person
Should you wish, you have the option of taking the evening flight from Luxor, instead of the sleeper train, and spending an extra night in Cairo . All transfers are included.
Note: Flight prices quoted above are approximate and given only as a guide. Further information and exact prices will be given upon final confirmation of your booking.

UK£75 per person
Should you wish, you have the option of taking the morning flight from Hurghada to cairo, instead of an overland transfer. All transfers are included.
Note: Flight prices quoted above are approximate and given only as a guide. Further information and exact prices will be given upon final confirmation of your booking.

365 per person
This option adds 2 extra dives into your tour. You can arrange when and where to take these dives while you arrive in Egypt. We can also offer any number of 'Extra Dives' on all of our Dive courses and Packages. Please contact us for more details and prices.




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