egypt unplugged - 10 days
 Tour Information
Starts in: Cairo
Ends in: Cairo
Departs: Tuesdays year-round
Prices and Departures: Click Here
Local Payment Required: No
Breakfast: Daily, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0
Hotel rating: 4 - 5 
Egyptian Tour Guide: Yes
Day 1: Cairo
Tuesday - Cairo. Marhaba, welcome to Egypt and the start of your holiday! Arrive Cairo, included transfer to hotel and overnight. Overnight - Cairo
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza & Saqqara
Cairo - Luxor - breakfast. A big day out at the pyramids and sphinx at Giza. Perhaps opt to hire a camel! Later we travel to Saqqara, to explore the myraid tombs and temples at the site and see Zhoser's step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh's chief architect in 27 BC! Time to freshen up and relax a little before this evening we travel by overnight train (1st class recliner seat) to Luxor. Opt for sleeper cabin upgrade if you desire. Overnight - train
Day 3: Explore Ancient Thebes/ Luxor
Luxor - breakfast box. Arrival and check into our hotel. Time to explore Luxor on foot following the waterside corniche or maybe stop for drink at one of the many nile side cafes and tea houses. Tonight, an optional visit is offered to view Temple of Luxor at night by traditional horse and carriage and restaurant dinner included afterward. The excursion is payable locally at a minimum cost. Remainder of the evening at leisure. Overnight - Luxor Day 4: Valley of the Kings & Queens
Luxor - Dahab - breakfast. Why not watch the sunrise from the heady heights of a hot air balloon - take the optional balloon ride over Luxor and see it come alive in the morning sun. Early today, we visit Luxor’s famous West Bank. The twin seated statues known as the Colossi of Memnon represent the first view of what is to come. We then visit the legendary Valleys of the Kings and Queens and the imposing ramped and limestone - colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut. Hatshepsut was one of only 3 Egyptian ruling queens. Perhaps the most famous tomb in the Valley of the Kings is that of the boy-King Tutankhamen. Archaeologist Howard Carter discovered his intact and treasure -filled tomb in 1922. Taking a break, we later visit the colossal Temple of Karnak. This evening, we travel by overnight bus to Dahab via Hurghada. Overnight - bus
Day 5: Dahab - The Red Sea Riviera
Dahab - breakfast. Arrival and hotel check-in in our great hotel. SCUBA diving, snorkelling, sun-worshipping, chilling, shopping - take your pick. You’ve 4 whole days to do as you want. Today is spent at leisure. Overnight - Dahab
Days 6 - 8: Dahab, has plenty to offer!
Dahab - breakfast. Today offers an optional snorkelling excursion to the Blue Hole. 80 metres deep, the Blue Hole boasts an abundance of colourful coral, fish and marine life. Most of the aquatic species live within the first 5 metres beneath the sea level, allowing even the novice a fantastic display of the underwater world.
Tonight, opt for an energetic climb to the summit of Mt Sinai and visit St Katherine's Monastery. The climb commences in the early hours of the morning and peaks with the grand finally at sunrise. Camel and jeep treks into the surrounding Sinai Desert are also available locally.
If you would like to extend your stay in Dahab, consider our exciting range of 4 day dive bolt-ons or hop over to Jordan for a 5 day middle eastern treat on our Petra & Wadi Rum bolt-on. Overnight (3) - Dahab
Day 9: Cairo & The Egyptian Museum
Dahab - Cairo - breakfast. Early today we return to Cairo by bus, arriving early afternoon. Later we enjoy a guided visit to the Egyptian Museum. The prize exhibit has to been the priceless treasures of King Tutankhamen. The rest of the afternoon and evening is free for you to enjoy cairo your way. Overnight - Cairo
Day 10: Cairo - your own way
Thursday - Cairo. Our tour concludes after breakfast and onward onward departure transfer to airport.
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