Majestic Egypt Tour

Majestic Egypt 11 nights in Cairo + 01 night in Alexandria + 04 nights on Nile Cruise + 02 nights Bahariya Oasis + 01 night in St. Catherine + 02 nights in Sharm El-Sheikh, including transportation, sightseeing, domestic flights, and private Egyptologist tour guides as per the program's itinerary.

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Majestic Egypt Tour PACKAGE

23 Splendid Days gives you an insight into Egypt's fabulous culture and prominent history. 11 nights in Cairo + 01 night in Alexandria + 04 nights on Nile Cruise + 02 nights in Bahariya Oasis + 01 night in St. Catherine + 02 nights in Sharm El-Sheikh, including transportation, sightseeing, domestic flights, and private Egyptologist tour guides as per the program's itinerary.

Tour Type: Adventure Cruise Cultural Nature Private

Package Itinerary

Day 1 - Cairo: Arrival at the Airport
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Welcome to Cairo! Your tour begins when you are greeted by our representative who will assist you through immigration and customs formalities. After you have collected your luggage he will then take you, in our deluxe vehicle, to your Cairo hotel.

Day 2 - Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
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You will be driven to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx: the most famous monuments of not only ancient Egypt but of the entire ancient world! These massive stone structures were built around 4,500 years ago on a rocky desert plateau close to the Nile.

After this amazing trip through Egypt's pharaonic past, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Day 3 - Cairo: Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque
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Breakfast at the hotel is followed by another full-day tour, but this time you will spend the forenoon at the Egyptian Museum: gaze at the wonders of King Tutankhamen, including his golden death mask; and lose yourself in the many rooms and galleries, where thousands of artifacts are awaiting your visit.

After lunch, at a local restaurant, you will be taken to the Citadel of Saladin, the fortress built between 1176 and 1183 AD, to protect Cairo from the Crusaders and rebuilt by Muhammad Ali Pasha, whose mosque is a "must-see". At the end of this exciting day, you will be taken back to your hotel.

Day 4 - Sakkara, Memphis, and Dahshur
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It is said that Egypt is full of Pyramids and after breakfast, you will get the opportunity to visit 2 more of them. You will be taken, in an air-conditioned vehicle, to Dashur where you will see the two pyramids built by Pharaoh Snefru. Not only will you be able to look at the Red Pyramid, the world's first true pyramid, you will also have the opportunity to go inside it and gaze at the phenomenal corbelled ceilings in the 3 separate rooms. Next, you will be able to stare at the wonder of the "Bent Pyramid", so-called due to the change in angle caused by the architect wanting to relieve the weight which was causing it to subside. In the near distance, you will also see the Black Pyramid of Amenemhat III, inaccessible due to it being on army land. After lunch, at a local restaurant, you will be taken to Sakkara to see the very first pyramid ever built; the Step Pyramid of Djoser. You will also get the chance to see some fantastic mastabas, before heading off to the ancient capital of Egypt: Memphis. The Colossus of Ramses II dominates the museum here; do not forget your camera! After this amazing trip through Egypt's pharaonic past, you will be driven back to your hotel.

Day 5 - Alexandria: Bibliotheca Alexandrina, Montazah Gardens and Alexandria National Museum
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Your day starts with breakfast in your hotel followed by a drive, in our air-conditioned vehicle, to Alexandria. Your visit to this beautiful city, originally built by Alexander the Great, includes a trip to the New Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina), inaugurated on October 16, 2002, with shelf space for eight million books, with the main reading room on eleven levels; then go deep into the catacombs (Kom el Shoqafa), where the early Christians were buried; the Roman Amphitheatre, which every town in the ancient Roman Empire had.

And finally, visit the Citadel of Qaitbay, where about 1480 AD the Mameluke Sultan Al-Ashraf Qaitbay fortified the site, which held the ruins of the Alexandria Lighthouse, and with successive improvements, it now stands as a very prominent Citadel on the Mediterranean coastline. Lunch will be supplied at a local restaurant in the middle of this exciting tour, and at the end of the day you will have a tired, but fulfilled, drive back to your hotel in Alexandria for dinner.

Day 6 - Cemetery of El-Al alamein, Luxor
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After breakfast, you will be taken, in our air-conditioned vehicle, to El-Alamein where you will see the war cemetery and museum dedicated to the 2 battles fought here during World War II. After this visit, it is onwards to your hotel in Cairo, with a lunch break en route, where you can enjoy the rest of the day to yourself.

Day 7 - Luxor: Karnak and Luxor Temples
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Luxor After breakfast you will check out and our representative will escort you to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be met and assisted by our representative who will transfer you to your cruise boat: your floating hotel for your next 4 days. After lunch, which you will have onboard, you will visit the magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. Once your visit to these ancient Theban Temples is complete you will return to the boat for your dinner.

Day 8 - Luxor: Luxor (Westbank: Kings Valley, Queens Valley, Hatshepsut Temple, Memnon Colossi)
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A new day, your first breakfast on board, and then it is time to visit the West Bank of Luxor: the tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings; the tombs of princes in the Valley of the Queens; the magnificent temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir El-Bahri finishing with the immense Colossi of Memnon. After this visit to the Theban "City of the Dead" you will be taken back to your boat for your lunch, and then you can watch as it departs Luxor and sails for Esna. As the Nile flows gently underneath you, dinner will be served.

Day 9 - Esna Lock, Temple of Horus
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You can enjoy your breakfast watching as the cruise boat crosses the Esna lock then sails onward to Edfu, home of the best-preserved temple in Egypt: the Temple of Horus. Your guide will then return you to your cruise boat for dinner as the boat sails majestically towards Kom Ombo.

Day 10 - Kom Ombo - Aswan
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Your last day of sailing starts with breakfast, and then a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo dedicated to the gods Horus and Sobek. Afterward, it is back to the boat for lunch and the sail to Aswan. Once ashore you will be driven to see the High Dam, the world's largest rock-filled dam, and the Temple of Philae, moved to the island of Agilika after the waters of Lake Nasser flooded its original location. It is then back to Aswan for your last dinner on the boat.

Day 11 - Aswan: felucca & Botanical Gardens
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You will have your final breakfast on the boat before you have to check out. You will then be taken to the Botanical Gardens by felucca. After this visit, you will be transferred to Aswan airport for the flight back to Cairo (flight duration is about 55 minutes). Once there our representative will meet you and assist you with your luggage before transferring you to your hotel for check-in.

Day 12 - Bahariya Oasis
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After breakfast, it is time to set off on your Oasis safari. You will first of all head to the Bahariya Oasis, stopping en route to visit the village of El-Bawiti, to see the remains of a Roman triumphal arch and two temples (one dating to the reign of the Late Kingdom pharaoh Apries (589-570 BCE) and the other to the time of Alexander the Great). From here it is a short drive to see the valley of the Golden Mummies before arriving at El-Qasr, the capital of Bahariya in the Pharaonic periods. After lunch the journey continues through Ain El-Bishmu, to see the Roman spring, and Ain El-Muftillah to see the chapels. After this exciting day, you will stay overnight in a hotel in Bahariya.

Day 13 - White Desert
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After breakfast, you will be transported, in our 4x4 vehicle, to the district of Hayz (35 km from El-Bawiti), which was a very prosperous area during the Roman period. After lunch, you will drive to the White Desert, a paradise for rock hounds and amateur geologists, with its impressive limestone formations shaped like giant mushrooms or animals. In the mid to late afternoon, it will be time to stop and make camp; yes tonight will be under canvas, all camping equipment supplied, and erected, by us.

Day 14 - Bahayria Oasis - Cairo
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After breakfast it will be time to pack away all the camping equipment and head back to Bahariya to change vehicles before the drive back to Cairo, stopping en route for lunch. Once back in your Cairo hotel you will have time to freshen up before enjoying the rest of the day in relaxation.

Day 15 - Cairo at your leisure
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A day spent at your hotel with no planned trips, allowing for a relaxing family Christmas Day.

Day 15 - St. Catherine & Mount Sinai
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After breakfast, you will be taken, in our air-conditioned vehicle to St. Catherine and the monastery at the foot of Mount Sinai. Though it is a 390 KM, 5-hour drive, you will delight in driving underneath the Suez Canal, the all-important lunch break, and the many sites along the way; including Moses Springs. Upon arrival at St. Catherine, it will be time to check in before settling down for your dinner.

Day 17 - Sharm El Sheikh & Red Sea
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The day begins, pre-breakfast, with an optional early morning climb up Mount Sinai to watch the phenomenal sunrise. Please note: this trip is for volunteers only! After breakfast, it is time to check out and then visits St. Catherine's Monastery before being driven to Sharm El Sheikh. Upon arrival, it is time to check-in, and you then have the rest of the day at leisure, enabling you to laze on the beach, do some exploring, take up some of the many water sport activities available to you here, or visit Naama-Bay Shopping area to find those gifts you just have to buy.

Day 18 - Sharm El-Sheikh
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A full day of free time, perhaps some sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sports activities that Sharm El-Sheikh has to offer. In the evening you may wish to go for a camel ride excursion in the desert and enjoy a BBQ dinner at a Bedouin tent.

Day 19 - Sharm El-Sheikh
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Another full day of free-time, perhaps some sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sports activities that Sharm El-Sheikh has to offer

Day 20 - Sharm El-Sheikh Relaxation
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Another full day of free time, perhaps some sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities that Sharm El-Sheikh has to offer

Day 21 - More of Sharm El Sheikh
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Another full day of free time, perhaps some sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or taking up some of the many water sport activities that Sharm El-Sheikh has to offer

Day 22 - Sharm El Sheikh - Cairo
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After breakfast, you will check out and be driven to Sharm El-Sheikh airport for your flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and then transferred to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to do as you please.

Day 23 - Cairo; Final Departure
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Your final day starts with breakfast at the hotel followed by check-out. You will then be transferred to the airport for your final departure.

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Prices below are per person sharing a double room. Exact hotels and inclusions are listed in this itinerary.

Classic

Value choice

From$5,100USD per person

Prefer your own room?Supplement: $1,200Per person, for the selected season and group size.

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Comfort

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From$5,600USD per person

Prefer your own room?Supplement: $1,200Per person, for the selected season and group size.

Deluxe

Premium accommodation

From$6,000USD per person

Prefer your own room?Supplement: $1,500Per person, for the selected season and group size.

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Room options & seasonal conditions

Package prices are per person sharing a double room. The single-room supplement is an additional cost for a separate room.

Final availability and any holiday supplements are confirmed with your personalized quotation.

Pricing details

All our Tour Prices are per person based on two persons sharing one room.

The 5-star standard packages are the same as the deluxe package in everything except upgrading the accommodation to 5-star superior hotels.

Single Supplement:
This option is available for those who prefer traveling with others but prefer single accommodation. This will guarantee you your own room for every night of the tour. The number of single rooms we can offer is limited, so it’s best to book early.

CHILDREN POLICY:

Children are subject to charges as per hotel and cruise rules;

Price per age:
Age: 0 - 2 years - Free of package Charge.
Age: 2 - 6 years- pays 10% of the tour package price.
Age: 6 - 11.9 years - pays 50% of the tour package price.
Age: above 12+ years - pays full tour price per adult person in a double room.

NOTES:

Children's policy is applied to children who share rooms with their parents.

If your tour package includes domestic airfare, extra charges for your children may apply.

Payment & booking terms

Inquiries for tours must be made first to book your desired Egypt trip; then, spaces will be secured upon receiving a deposit of 10 % which will be deducted from your overall bill.

-All our Tour Prices are per person based on two persons sharing one room.

-All Credit Card Booking Fees are included in the tour price.

CREDIT CARD PAYMENTS:

AskAladdin accepts all types of Visa, Mastercard & American Express. All credit card transactions are handled securely via 3D secured Visa and Master card online Payment gateway. We take payments online.

Returning travellers

If you are returning to Egypt again and do not want to see the same sites that you have already visited before, please do not be afraid to ask for any changes to be made. Just let us know when making your booking and alternative visits will be suggested to you. Once again, our itineraries are not ‘set in stone’; this is your holiday/vacation, and we will fill any request; if possible!

Flexible travel dates

Because all of our packages are privately arranged, whereas you will get a private tour with a private guide and private transportation, there is NO fixed start or finishing dates; you can do it at your own schedule. If we have to, we will simply alter the itinerary so that it fits with the cruise embarkation, ensuring that no planned visits are missed, just rescheduled somewhere else. This allows you to get the best available flights, which is a huge asset if you travel on a budget. Obviously, this is something that companies that only offer large group visits cannot offer.

All of our packages are private, which means that only those who accompany you will be at your party.
NEVER will you be expected to join in with another group, nor will others be expected to join with you.

What's Included

Private English speaking Egyptologist guides as per the itinerary.
Entrance fees for all sightseeing.
All transfers as per the above-mentioned program
Private and deluxe air-conditioned vehicle for all transportation.
Luggage handling at airports and hotels.
All applicable taxes.
01 night accommodation in Alexandria at a 5 star hotel on half board basis (breakfast and dinner included)
04 nights accommodation on board a 5 star Nile Cruise on full board basis (all meals included) including all above shore excursions.
01 night accommodation in St. Catherine at a 4-star hotel on bed and breakfast basis
Domestic flights: Cairo to Luxor, Aswan to Cairo, and Sharm El-Sheikh to Cairo
09 night's accommodation in Cairo at a 5-star hotel on bed and breakfast basis
1 night's accommodation in the Bahariya Oasis on a half board basis (breakfast and dinner supplied)
1 night's accommodation in the Western Desert "under canvas" on a full board basis (breakfast and dinner supplied), including all camping equipment
05 night's accommodation in Sharm El-Sheikh at a 5-star hotel on half board basis (breakfast and dinner included)
Private and personalized sightseeing shore excursions for 4 nights on the cruise
Private and deluxe air-conditioned vehicle for all transportation, including 4x4 for the desert
All camping equipment required for the overnight stay in the White Desert
Meals: 24 breakfasts + 13 lunches + 15 dinners