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Welcome to Egypt! Our representatives will be waiting for you at Cairo International Airport with a sign displaying Inside Egypt's logo and will take you to the 5-star Marriott Mena House Hotel in Giza, close to the Pyramids. Check-in time is 2pm.
After your long journey, you’ll have time to rest in your room and get ready for dinner.
Dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast at the hotel, there will be an orientation meeting with your Inside Egypt tour guide and tour leader.
We’ll begin our tour in Saqqara, with the Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the Unas Pyramid Complex, the mastaba of Kagemi and the Imhotep Museum.
After lunch at a local restaurant, we will visit Dahshur to see the Bent Pyramid and the Red (or North) Pyramid, both built for Pharaoh Snefru between 2613 and 2589 B.C.
The pyramid fields from Giza to Dahshur were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1979.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start the day with a leisurely breakfast at the hotel. Today you will explore the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to more than 170,000 artifacts from all eras of ancient Egypt. On display are priceless items from the temples of gods.
Next we will visit the Citadel of Salah Din, a medieval fortification in Historic Cairo, and the 19th-century Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque built within its walls.
Lunch is at a special local restaurant in downtown Cairo. You will spend the afternoon at the legendary Khan el-Khalili bazaar, where you’ll be able to shop for everything from trinkets to luxury items and see the local Egyptian people hawking their wares. You can then sit and watch the world go by with tea or coffee at Cairo’s oldest coffee shop while you absorb the atmosphere.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning flight to Luxor.
Upon arrival in Luxor we will take a motorboat ride across the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, including entry to three royal tombs. If you want to visit Tutankhamun’s tomb, you can do this for an additional EGP 500 (around USD 16) .
Check-in on 5-Star Luxury Cruise Ship.
Lunch will be at a local restaurant.
Next, we will visit the temple of the famous queen Hatshepsut, followed by the huge Colossi of Memnon,
Optional trip to Medinet Habu.
In the evening we will visit the beautiful Luxor Temple with its obelisk and enormous statues of Ramses II. The best time to see the temple is at dusk when the columns are lit and there are few people about – truly a magical experience.
You will then have some free time. You can visit the local souk (a bazaar) and enjoy some shopping, then take a break at a local coffee shop.
We’ll head back to the ship for dinner.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional trips: Early-morning hot air balloon ride and the Valley of the Queens.
Spend the morning at the magnificent Karnak Temple Complex, the largest temple in Egypt.
Lunch on board.
Enjoy the relaxing sail to Edfu.
Dinner on board.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we will visitthe magnificent Edfu Temple. We will travel to and from the temple by horse and carriage, enjoying a local mode of transport.
Next, we sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Ptolemaic-era Kom Ombo Temple and the Crocodile Museum, which showcases mummified crocodiles that were dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek.
We will then continue our trip along the Nile to Aswan.
At tonight’s dinner, we’ll have some fun with a “galabeya party,” wearing the famous Egyptian garment. Traditional music and dancing will accompany an Egyptian buffet.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our first day in Aswan will start with a journey to Abu Simbel to visit the majestic Abu Simbel Temples, built on the orders of Pharaoh Ramses II. When their original location was to be submerged by the construction of the Aswan High Dam, the temples were moved to higher ground.
In 1979, the Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae were named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Optional trip: Inside the mountain constructed to house the relocated temples of Abu Simbel.
After lunch on the ship we will visit a Nubian village.
Dinner will be served on board the cruise ship.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast we will visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest obelisk in the world. Next, a motorboat will take us to see the Temple of Isis on an island in Lake Nasser. The island where the Philae temple complex was originally located was another casualty of the Aswan High Dam and was moved, piece by piece, to its current location.
Lunch on the ship. You will then be transferred to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Cairo Hotel at First Residence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Our exclusive experience begins in the early morning with a private tour of the Giza Plateau before the general public is admitted. We’ll enter the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, including a rare glimpse of two rooms normally closed to visitors — the Queen’s Chamber and the Subterranean Chamber. We’ll be granted special private admittance to the enclosure of the Great Sphinx to marvel at this majestic creature up close without the din of the crowds. You’ll even have the opportunity to run your hand along its weathered limestone and imagine how magnificent it must have looked at the height of its glory.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Optional trip to the Egyptian Museum, where will the opportunity to be captivated by the iconic Golden Mask of Tutankhamun.
Tonight we’ll toast your Egyptian memories at a celebratory farewell dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Cairo Hotel at First Residence
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This is the last day of 10 days in Egypt – although we think many of you will return. After breakfast and checkout, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport by our representative.
We hope you will return home with amazing memories of Egypt. We design our program with your enjoyment and happiness as priorities. Our guides and staff want to make sure you get the most out of your visit. We hope that Egypt has found a place in your heart and you take a spirit of wonder home with you. Thank you for trusting us with your Egypt vacation.
Meals: Breakfast
10 days in Egypt tour cost: $6,385 (USD) per person in a twin/double room, based on 2 sharing with a low deposit of just $1,500 (USD). If you travel alone and you would like to stay in a single room then the supplement is $2,195 (USD).
Payment Schedule:
- $1,500 (USD) deposit – during booking.
- Remaining balance – 90 days before the Egypt tour
Payments can be made via bank transfer or credit card. We accept Visa and MasterCard with a 3-D Secure. For the wire transfer option, any fees are to be covered by the Traveler. Any credit card payments made by requesting a special generated payment link will include a 2.5% processing fee charged by the bank system.
Our 10 day Tour of Egypt Package Includes:
Our 10 Day Egypt Tour Package Does Not Include:
The option to upgrade your room, whether in the hotels in Cairo or on the cruise ship, is available upon request. Information regarding upgrade availability and prices will be provided before you begin your trip. Please note the upgrade availabilities are limited.
The first day of your Egypt vacation is dedicated to arrivals as our guests will be arriving throughout the day. All guests will be greeted by an Inside Egypt representative at the airport and transferred to the hotel. We recommend you try to book a flight that arrives in the morning or afternoon to allow you time to unpack and rest before dinner.
The final day of 10 day tour of Egypt (Day 10) will be dedicated to departures and the checkout time at the hotel is 12 noon. Transfers from the hotel to the airport are provided.
Guests are responsible for booking their international flights to and from Egypt. Please make sure to send us a copy of your flight itinerary so we can arrange your airport transfers. Feel free to contact us if you need assistance booking your international flights.
Our 10 day tour of Egypt itinerary includes all the major attractions and is sure to please you. Additional excursions are available for guests who would like to add on to our standard 10 days in Egypt itinerary.
These optional trips are scheduled around the main itinerary to avoid any conflicts should you choose to add them to your 10 day tour of Egypt.
Hot Air Balloon Trip Over Luxor and the Nile River – $155
For unbeatable views of Luxor's famous temples, take a hot air balloon trip over the River Nile's West Bank. High above the crowds in the peaceful glow of dawn, your sunrise flight over Egypt's ancient monuments promises to be a highlight of your visit. For photography buffs, this aerial view is not to be missed.
Valley of the Queens & Nefertari's Tomb – $155
The Valley of the Queens in Luxor served as the burial site of the pharaoh’s wives and some royal children of the 19th and 20th Dynasties (1292-1075 B.C.). There are more than 90 known tombs, usually consisting of an entrance passage, a few short halls, and a sarcophagus chamber. You will visit three very well-preserved tombs in the Valley, including the famous Queen Nefertari's tomb, known as the most beautiful tomb in Egypt for its still-vibrant colorful decorations. Nefertari's tomb was closed for many years and has only recently reopened for sightseeing.
Medinet Habu - $95 - For more information CLIK HERE.
Inside the artificial mountain of Abu Simbel – $390
With Inside Egypt you have an opportunity for a completely different perspective on Abu Simbel. This mountain was constructed to house the magnificent temples when they had to be moved. You can go inside the mountain itself to get a behind-the-scenes look at its construction and learn more about the work of archaeologists at this unique complex.
This tour requires a minimum of 3 participants to proceed.
The Egyptian Museum - $155
There’s an optional trip to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which is situated close to Tahrir Square. Visitors will have the chance to explore an extensive array of ancient artifacts. Key attractions of the tour include the renowned Mask of Pharaoh Tutankhamun and various exhibits from his tomb found in Luxor. This excursion provides an in-depth look at the wealth of Egypt's history and culture.
Payment for these additional excursions can be via credit card or cash during the tour. Credit card payments include a 2.5% processing fee charged by the bank system.
Please inform your tour leader upon arrival if you would like to take part in any of these optional excursions.
Fayoum Oasis tour: a 1-day add-on for the standard arrival day (Day 1)
The optional add-on tour to Fayoum Oasis is a full-day trip. We’ll leave after breakfast for the 1-hour journey in an air-conditioned coach.
First, you’ll see Wadi El Hitan (Whale Valley), a UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site, named for its hundreds of whale fossils. Then you will go to the nearby Magic Lake, where you will enjoy lunch before continuing to Qarun Lake, the third-largest lake in Egypt.
After returning to Cairo, you will enjoy dinner at the hotel. The price for the add-on tour does not include an extra night in a hotel in Giza.
Price: $375 per person
If you wish to participate in our optional 1-day add-on, taking place on the standard arrival day, please indicate this tour when booking your Egypt tour via the booking form on our website. You will need to purchase an extra night in a hotel in Cairo before the tour starts. This can also be completed via our booking form on the website.
If you’re not quite ready to return home, we’re thrilled to offer you this option to prolong your Egypt trip.
Alexandria tour: a 1-day add-on for the standard departure day (Day 10)
Alexandria was founded by (and named for) Alexander the Great in the fourth century B.C. Its strategic location on the Mediterranean Sea made it a successful commercial and political center, which it remains to this day. It was the capital of the Ptolemaic Dynasty, the last dynasty of Egypt and also one of its greatest. Although much of the 2,000-year-old city is covered by today’s modern infrastructure, there is still a lot of ancient Egypt to see there. Under the Ptolemies, the Library of Alexandria – the ancient world’s single greatest archive of knowledge – was created, along with Pharos Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. We’ll visit the New Library of Alexandria, located on a magnificent site in the Eastern Harbor; the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa; and the Graeco-Roman Museum. We will also see the Qaitbay fort from the outside. Lunch will take place at a seafood restaurant overlooking the Mediterranean.
We’ll return to Cairo and enjoy dinner at the hotel. The add-on’s price does not include an extra night at the Four Seasons Cairo Hotel at First Residence in Giza.
Price: $490 per person in double room, and $575 per person in single room.
If you wish to participate in our optional 1-day add-on, taking place on the standard departure day, please indicate this tour when booking your Egypt tour via the booking form on our website. Please note that the price includes accommodation at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.
Please contact us if you are interested in other add-on tours.
Jordan 5-day add-on, after Exploring Egypt tour (Days 11-15)
We’ve organized an exceptional trip to Jordan, often called the jewel of the Middle East, with unique opportunities to visit ancient cities, admire the magnificent rock formations in the desert, and even swim in the Dead Sea. You’ll get to know the ancient city of Petra and the modern King Abdullah Mosque in Amman, the capital of Jordan. You will visit Wadi Rum, a protected desert reserve in the southern part of Jordan, often called the Valley of the Moon, known for its red-pink sands, stunning natural arches and imposing mountains, and prehistoric rock engravings. Wadi Rum Protected Area was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. You will end your trip with a wonderful visit to the Dead Sea, where the water is so salty you will float in it.
Day 1: Departure from Cairo & Arrival in Amman
You’ll fly from Cairo to Amman, Jordan, where our representative will be waiting for you holding our company sign. You will then be transferred to your hotel.
Enjoy dinner and your overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 2: Amman City Tour
Breakfast at the hotel.
You will start the day with a city tour to explore the highlights of Amman. The Roman Theater dates back to the second century, when the city was known as Philadelphia (literally “the city of brotherly love” in Greek). The theater could seat 6,000 and was commissioned by Emperor Antonius Pius.
Next, you will visit the Citadel of Amman. The complex consists of a number of structures built during the Bronze and Iron Ages and the Roman, Byzantine and Umayyad eras. At the Temple of Hercules, you’ll see the enormous hand that is believed to have been part of a massive Roman statue of the famous hero himself. The two complete pillars there are 30 feet tall and it’s believed that the temple would have reached more than 40 feet in height. Then you’ll visit the Umayyad Palace, the best-preserved structure at Amman Citadel. The palace includes a huge cistern which was used to transport water to the palace.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Drive to Petra, where we’ll enjoy dinner and stay overnight at the Petra Marriott Hotel.
Day 3: Wadi Rum Desert
After breakfast, you’ll start the day at Wadi Rum, also known as the Valley of the Moon for its otherworldly rock formations. This is where the films Lawrence of Arabia and The Martian, among others, were shot. It is the largest wadi (valley) in Jordan, set on a high plateau at the western edge of the Arabian Desert. Human occupation of Wadi Rum dates back 12,000 years, and on today’s SUV safari, you will learn about the ancient and modern Bedouin lifestyle and the animals that make this arid zone their home.
You’ll have free time to relax in the afternoon.
Return to the hotel for dinner.
Day 4: Petra
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today, you’ll visit breathtaking Petra, made world-famous when it was featured in Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade. Its rock-cut tombs and temples were carved into the cliffs more than 2,000 years ago. You will see the mysteries of the “Rose Red City,” the most famous and impressive of which is known as the Treasury, although in reality it was a tomb for a Nabataean king. Its facade reveals many Roman and ancient Greek influences, and it may have been used as a Christian church in Byzantine times.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Next, we will drive to Shobak Castle, the most important Crusader castle in Jordan, followed by a visit to St. George’s Church in Madaba, which contains the oldest and largest floor-mosaic map of the Holy Land, dating to the sixth century. We will then travel to Mount Nebo, where the Bible says Moses was given his first look at the Promised Land. The panoramic view takes in the Dead Sea, and you might be able to see as far as Jericho and Jerusalem.
Next we’ll check in to our hotel at the Dead Sea. At more than 1,000 feet below sea level, the Dead Sea is the lowest land elevation in the world. It is also one of the saltiest lakes in the world, so much so that you can float in it.
Dinner and overnight at hotel at the Dead Sea.
Day 5: Departure
Transfer to Amman for your flight from Queen Alia International Airport.
Included:
Transfer from the hotel in Cairo to airport
1-way flight from Cairo to Amman
Pickup at Queen Alia International Airport and transport to hotel in Amman
Transportation in modern air-conditioned private vehicle with an English-speaking driver
Local English-speaking guide
Luxury 5-star hotel accommodation
Entrance fees to all sites on the itinerary
2-hour 4x4 tour in Wadi Rum
3 meals per day
Bottled water
Visa to Jordan (if we receive your full passport details a few days prior to arrival date)
Not included:
Drinks
Price: $4,155 USD per person for a double room (deposit is $500 USD per person during booking; full payment is due 90 days before the tour). Single supplement costs $1615 USD.
Download our Egypt Travel Brochure.
If you wish to participate in our optional Jordan 5-day add-on, please indicate this tour when booking your Egypt tour via the booking form on our website. You will need to purchase an extra night in a hotel in Cairo after the tour ends. This can also be completed via our booking form on the website.
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