Country(ies): Egypt
Tour type: Private
Group size: Min: 1 | Max: Any
Accommodation: 5-star hotels
Meals:
Transport: A/C minibus & sleeper train
Highlights: Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum in Cairo, Pharaonic tombs of the Valley of the Kings, vast Temple of Karnak in Luxor, Nile dinner cruise, Red Sea beaches
The beauty and splendour of Egypt has captivated travellers for centuries. Awe-inspiring, ancient monuments rise majestically from the desert to give a glimpse of Egypt's mighty past. The lush, green Nile valley cuts its way through barren, sandy desert and the hustle and bustle of Cairo hides a wealth of interesting sights. Add to this the sun drenched, sandy beaches and crystal blue waters of the Red Sea and you've got a great, 9-day holiday.
Your tour begins in Cairo with a visit to the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Gisa, as well as a tour around the famous Egyptian Museum, including the Tutankhamun display, and an insight into Egypt's ancient past.
The overnight sleeper train (or optional flight) then takes you to Luxor some 310 miles (500 km) to the south, which is pleasantly situated on the east bank of the Nile. Here in Luxor you take time to visit the west bank of the Nile with a trip to the Valley of the Kings where the tombs of numerous Pharaohs lay concealed in the desert hills. You also visit the temple to Queen Hatchepsut, and Medinat Habu, which has perhaps the best preserved colourful wall paintings in Egypt, really giving you a feel for how these temples looked in ancient times. On the East bank of the Nile, you tour the majestic Luxor Temple, and the vast temple complex at Karnak.
After some free time to explore Luxor further, we leave the Nile valley behind as we drive to Red Sea and the resort town of Hurghada. Here you have a couple of days to relax on the beautiful, sandy beaches and swim in the warm blue waters of the Red Sea. You can just soak up the sun or if you feel more energetic there are plenty of things to do to keep you busy - take a trip into the desert on a jeep or camel safari, try some scuba diving or snorkelling on the stunning, coral reefs, or perhaps an excursion to the monasteries of St Paul and St Anthony.
Another drive (or optional flight) brings you back to Cairo where you have the rest of the day to do some last minute shopping or sightseeing. In the evening have the option of revisiting the pyramids for a spectacular sound and light show, taking a dinner cruise on the Nile with a sufi and belly dancing show, or exploring one of Cairo's many excellent restaurants for a farewell meal.
Your tour ends the following morning with a transfer back to the airport.
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Hotel Gala Dinners
Many of Egypt's hotels and Nile cruise boats arrange a very special gala dinner with entertainment in the evening on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. Payment for these is often optional on Christmas Eve (24 Dec) but may be compulsory on New Year's Eve (31 Dec), whether you attend or not. Prices can range from around US$50 to over US$150 per person. Final decisions on prices and whether dinners are compulsory are made relatively close to the time. We aim to always select hotels that make their Gala Dinners optional, though this is is not always possible. Gala dinner prices are therefore not included in our prices above, but will be added to your booking if they become required. More information is available on request.
Seasonal prices for this tour are given below. We can also customise the itinerary to fit your personal requirements. Please contact us for details and prices.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel
Cairo
It features two pools, several restaurants and bars, free WiFi, a spa and fitness centre, and both classic and family rooms. The rooms overlook the gardens and feature air-conditioning, TVs, safes, and minibars. The hotel offers an airport shuttle.
Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel
Luxor
This hotel, formerly Le Meridien Luxor, is a modern hotel built in 2001. It is ideally situated right on the banks of the Nile and is within easy reach of all the major sites of Luxor.
Jaz Makadi Oasis Resort
Hurghada
This property is 3 minutes walk from the beach. This village-style resort, built in the Nubian Style. It is just 250 yards from Makadi Bay's sandy beach. The lagoon-style pool has waterslides and is surrounded by palm trees and sun loungers.
Le Riad Hotel de Charme
Egypt
This lovely small boutique all-suite hotel is situated in the heart of bustling Old Cairo within walking distance of the Khan-el-Khalili bazaar. All suites are individually designed and decorated and the hotel also features a roof terrace restaurant.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination youre visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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Egypt Uncovered & Country Reviews
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Posted 29th of Mar 2019
Important Egyptian sites were available to visit. They were visited.
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Posted 27th of Mar 2019
This was a great trip and worth every penny. Our Egyptologist tour guide was 'Big Mo' which made all the difference. He was knowledgeable, kind, and hospitable. He made sure we had a solid introduction to each tour site and then was available for more detailed information if we wanted. Book a tour with 'Big Mo' if at all possible!
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Posted 27th of Mar 2019
Excellent value—I purchased it initially on Groupon and Egypt Uncovered allowed us to make additions.
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Posted 26th of Mar 2019
Excellent tour. From the moment we landed in Cairo until we left, we were well taken care of. We experienced so much of Egypt -- from temples and pyramids and tombs to a bonfire dinner and sing-a-long on an island. Our guide (Waleed) was exceptional. His love and knowledge of Egypt was evident throughout the tour. He helped Egypt come alive for us. We were very pleased with the tour.
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Posted 26th of Mar 2019
Perfect adventure! Food, Tours, Service, Guides, even transportation!
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Posted 26th of Mar 2019
With all we did and the amount of travel, I was shocked at how cost effective the tour company made it. You get your money's worth after you think about busses, felucca sailboat, overnight train, hotel rooms, and the amazing tour guide.
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Posted 17th of Jan 2019
Great value for the price!
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Posted 17th of Jan 2019
Great value for the price!
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Posted 7th of Jan 2019
My Egyptian tour was the trip of a lifetime, The Egyptian and Nubian people were friendly and welcoming. The food and hotels were fantastic and the country of Egypt was stunning!!!
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Posted 6th of Jan 2019
All the sights were great and our tour guide explained and told History on all we saw.
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Posted 5th of Jan 2019
Worth every penny! Go to Egypt with Egypt Uncovered!
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Posted 4th of Jan 2019
Really enjoyed the various excursions especially the overnight felucca, hot air balloon, abu simbel and Camel ride against the pyramids
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Posted 3rd of Jan 2019
The tour for the price was EXCELLENT!
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Posted 2nd of Jan 2019
The price was great and the people wonderful!
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Posted 2nd of Jan 2019
Bucket list experience. A must.