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Assalamu Aleikum! Our representatives will be waiting for you on arrival at Cairo International Airport and will then take you to the 5-star Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence. The hotel is located in the Giza district of Cairo and will be our home for the next two nights.
Check-in time is 2pm. You’ll have the afternoon to rest after your international journey.
Dinner in the hotel's restaurant.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Cairo Hotel at First Residence.
Meals: Dinner
After breakfast the following morning, you’ll have an orientation meeting with your tour guide and the tour leader representing Inside Egypt. During our first day of sightseeing we will go to the Egyptian Museum, which houses the world’s largest collection of pharaonic antiquities.
After lunch at a local restaurant we will drive to the Citadel of Salah Din and the Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque, also known as the Alabaster Mosque for its decorative tiles.
A guided tour of al-Muizz Street, the central artery of Historic Cairo, will follow, ending with a shopping trip at Khan el-Khalili bazaar. There you can barter for everything from fun trinkets to fine traditional crafts.
Dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: Four Seasons Cairo Hotel at First Residence.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early in the morning we will fly from Cairo to Abu Simbel. Abu Simbel is a village and archaeological site in the Egyptian part of Nubia, close to the border with Sudan. We will visit both of the Abu Simbel Temples. The Great Temple of Ramses II and the smaller Temple of Nefertari were carved directly into the mountainside. They were moved to higher ground when the Aswan High Dam was built in the 1960s.
An optional trip inside the mountain constructed to house the relocated temples is available.
We will then drive to Aswan where we will embark on a luxury 5-star Nile cruise.
After lunch we will take a motorboat ride to the Temple of Philae on an island in the river.
The Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae are a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
We will return to the ship for dinner and start sailing north. Enjoy the opportunity to relax while sailing down the River Nile as pharaohs and ancient merchants must have done.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, our ship will dock in front of Kom Ombo Temple. We’ll visit the Ptolemaic-era temple and the Crocodile Museum to see crocodile mummies that were dedicated to Sobek, the crocodile god celebrated at Kom Ombo.
After lunch on the ship as we sail farther north, we will visit the magnificent Edfu Temple, traveling to and from the temple by horse and carriage.
We’ll return to the ship for a traditional Egyptian dinner and “galabeya party,” where everyone wears the regional robe known as a galabeya. We’ll sail north toward Luxor overnight.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
An optional hot-air balloon ride over Luxor and the Nile River’s West Bank is available early in the morning. This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience!
After breakfast, we will start exploring the West Bank of Luxor. The famous Egyptian city of Thebes, modern-day Luxor, was described by Homer as “the city of a hundred gates” because so many of its temples had monumental entrances favored by contemporary Greek architecture. Thebes was the capital of ancient Egypt twice.
Our trip will start with a motorboat ride across the Nile to visit three royal tombs at Luxor's most important site – the Valley of the Kings. You have the option of seeing an additional tomb – the famous tomb of King Tutankhamun – for an additional small fee. Then we’ll see the stunning Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s female pharaohs, followed by the Colossi of Memnon, two enormous statues of Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
After lunch in a local restaurant, we’ll visit the famous Karnak Temple Complex, the largest temple in the world.
Another optional trip is available today – a visit to the magnificent Luxor Temple after dark, when a magical light show brings it to life.
Accommodation: 5-star Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast on the ship, we transfer to Luxor Airport for our flight back to Cairo.
In Cairo, we head to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization for a tour through history, from prehistoric Egypt to modern times.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
The afternoon is free for leisure and dinner will be at the hotel.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, when the entire Giza Plateau remains closed to all other tourists, Inside Egypt’s guests will have exclusive access to this iconic site. Thanks to special permission from the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, you will have private access to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Sphinx.
Lunch at a local restaurant with an amazing view.
Then we will go to Saqqara to see Egypt’s first pyramid, the Step Pyramid, followed by the pyramid of Teti and the Imhotep Museum.
Farewell dinner at the hotel to celebrate the memories we made this week.
Accommodation: Marriott Mena House Hotel, Giza
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today your 8 day Egypt tour comes to an end, but your love of Egypt will endure. After breakfast and checkout, you will be taken to Cairo International Airport for your flight home (or to your next destination), leaving Egypt with new experiences, tastes, souvenirs, and, we hope, a longing to return.
Meals: Breakfast
$2945 (USD) per person in a twin/double room, based on 2 sharing with a low deposit of just $500. If you would like to have a room to yourself during your 8 day Egypt tour, the single supplement is $940 (USD).
Payment Schedule:
- During booking: $500 deposit per person
- Final payment: due 90 days before the 8 day Egypt tour
Payments can be made via bank transfer or credit card. We accept Visa and MasterCard with 3-D Secure. For the wire transfer option, any fees are to be covered by the Traveler.
Our 8 Days in Egypt Tour Travel Package Includes:
Exclusive VIP Experiences as indicated in the 8 day Egypt tour itinerary; Luxury Accommodations as indicated in the itinerary; All sightseeing tours and entries as indicated in the itinerary; Meals as indicated in the itinerary; English-speaking tour guide; English-speaking Travel Concierge; Domestic airfare; Bottled water during sightseeing; Transfers in air-conditioned buses; Reception at the airport and airport transfers on standard arrival and departure days; Taxes.
Our 8 Days in Egypt Tour Travel Package Does Not Include:
International airfare (we can assist you with the booking); Travel insurance; $25 entry visa (issued and paid in cash on arrival at Cairo International Airport); Tips; Soft and alcoholic beverages; Personal expenses incurred during your 8 day Egypt tour or at any time during your trip.
Tipping in Egypt is a way to express your appreciation, and we recommend a tip of $200 per person. This will be paid on the first day of your trip to your tour leader in the hotel.
The tip that you give includes all staff on your tour with Inside Egypt, such as the cruise staff, hotel staff, restaurant staff, drivers etc.
There is a possibility of upgrading the room in the hotel in Giza. The cruise ships also have a few suites that we can book for you on request. We will inform you about upgrade possibilities and prices for each tour date before your Egypt tour.
The first day of 8 days in Egypt tour is dedicated to arrivals and your flight can arrive any time on that day. The most convenient time to arrive is around noon (early afternoon) to have time to rest before dinner. The last day of 8 days in Egypt tour (8th day) is dedicated to departures and you can depart any time on that day. The check-out time in the hotel is at 12pm on the 8th day. We organize the reception at the airport for our guests at any time, even for the flights arriving late at night. We also organize the transfers back to the airport for early morning or night departure flights.
We can organize your reception at the airport one day early and arrange the additional booking in our hotel in Giza. We can also book additional nights for you after the end of your Egypt tour.
Our guests can book their flights individually and send us the copy of their flights schedule. If you need any assistance with the international flights booking, we can find the best flight options from your place of residence and also make the booking for you. Please send us an email or call our office, if you would like us to help you with your flights
Our Egypt itinerary 8 days includes all of the major attractions and is sure to please you. Additional excursions are available for guests who would like to add on to our standard Egypt 8 day itinerary.
The additional excursions are scheduled around the main itinerary to avoid any conflicts should you choose to add them to your trip.
Below is a list of sites and excursions you can add to your trip.
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. Away from the crowds in the peaceful glow of dawn, your sunrise flight over Egypt's ancient monuments promises to be a highlight of your visit. The hot air balloon trip will give you the opportunity to take the most stunning photographs.
Entrance to the man-made mountain of Abu Simbel - 390$
With Inside Egypt you will have an opportunity to see this temple from a completely different perspective. View the temple from the inside of a man-made mountain erected to support the temple of Abu Simbel in its new location. You can go inside the mountain of Abu Simbel itself to see the dome and construction of the temple and learn more about the behind-the-scenes work of archaeologists on this unique complex. The site has been closed to tourists for almost 20 years.
A magical visit to the magnificent Luxor Temple in the evening after dark - 90$
The Luxor Temple is filled with blinding sunlight by day and the faces change at night. The sculptures and reliefs appear to come to life and tell their story with great expressions. At night, when the dark sky is dotted with stars, the atmospheric light falling on the walls of the temple brings out details that are invisible in the sunlight.
Payment for these additional excursions can be via credit card or cash during the tour. Credit card payments include a 2.0% 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: 1-day add-on for 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: $255 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.
Alexandria 1-day add-on for standard departure day (Day 8)
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 modern library, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, located on a magnificent site in the Eastern Harbor; the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa; and the Alexandria 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 Marriott Mena House Hotel in Giza.
Price: $225 per person
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. 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.
Jordan 5-day add-on tour package, after GOLDEN HIGHLIGHTS OF EGYPT tour (Days 9-13)
We’ve organized an exceptional tour package 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: $2885 per person for a double room (deposit is $500 per person during booking; full payment is due 90 days before the tour). Single supplement costs $625.
To download our digital brochure for the Jordan Extencion CLICK HERE.
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.
What a trip of a lifetime! An Experience I will never forget. I''ve been back two weeks and still think about it every day. Our guide, Noura, is probably the reason. She is extremely knowledgable, but it is her passion for the country, its people and its wonders that truly brought to life all of the history this country offers. The entire team, especially Haney was there every step of the way. From our arrival, to anything we needed every minute. Haney always had a smile on his face. The people behind the scenes - Mustafa (spelling might not be correct) to Rim (spelling again) to all the rest of the team. I always felt safe and don't think I missed one thing. Egypt will forever be in my heart.
KAREN HACKER, USA.
Egypt was number one on our bucket list. We'd done Africa, Croatia, SE Asia, Patagonia, Europe, the US and Canada, but Egypt loomed as a big wish. We completely underestimated how much it would astound and captivate us. Beginning with the crack of dawn arrival at Cairo airport and being greeted by Hysin (sp) who made us feel welcome, completely safe and at home, to the insane traffic of late night Cairo, to the beautiful FOUR SEASONS hotel and the delightful staff our arrival was terrific. Our arrangements through Mostafa and Rim were complete and organized. We had a journey ahead of us that would take us from the Giza Pyramids to the Valleys of the Kings and Queens, to the paws of the Sphinx, to Luxor and Aswan to Alexandria and the catacombs. Each place more amazing than the last, each story more fascinating than the last and all brought to life by our extraordinary adorable, humorous, knowledgeable and awesome guide, Noura. Hany kept the ship afloat and on schedule and we were kept secure by Mohamed and Asham. All in all Egypt was so much more than we could have hoped, all due to the incredible staff of Inside Egypt and their access. We are home one day and miss them already.
SAGITARRIUS, USA.
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