Ultimate Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Ultimate Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
14 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Dahab
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EU1
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on the Ultimate Egypt adventure, a captivating journey through ancient history and vibrant culture. Guided by an expert Egyptologist, explore the iconic Great Pyramids and the Sphinx, and sail the Nile on a traditional Felucca. Discover the wonders of the Valley of the Kings, the Philae Temple, and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Enjoy the serene beauty of Dahab's colorful reefs and crystal waters, with opportunities for snorkeling, diving, and relaxation. Experience the thrill of optional activities like a hot-air balloon ride over Luxor or a trek up Mt. Sinai. Stay in luxurious 5 and 4-star accommodations, ensuring comfort throughout your journey. With modern transportation and overnight sleeper trains, this tour offers a seamless blend of adventure and leisure, making it the perfect escape for cultural enthusiasts and thrill-seekers alike.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.
Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members.
Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise - 35 USD
Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train
Accommodation Name: Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Set your alarms for 7.
30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt's iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders.
After everyone has had their dose of awe, we'll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.
C.
Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Accommodation
Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid
Entrance Fees
Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 540 EGP
Sakkara Pyramid - 450 EGP
Day 3: Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide.
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples.
Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide.
Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs.
The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile.
We will then arrive at the hotel for check in at 5.
30pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Accommodation
Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Aswan City tour
Sightseeing of Philae Temple
Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Optional Activities
Nubian Dinner - 32 USD
Entrance Fees
Philae Temple - 450 EGP
Day 4: Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.
If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel.
It is a must-do for all keen historians!
Accommodation
Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Abu Simbel - 120 USD
Day 5: Daily Felucca Cruise On The Nile
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile.
Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the Nile.
After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish.
Accommodation
Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sailing on the Felucca
Day 6: Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
As we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo.
Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek.
Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt.
Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC.
We'll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening.
Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.
C.
Accommodation
Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
Entrance Fees
Edfu Temple - 450 EGP
Komombo Temple - 360 EGP
Luxor Temple - 400 EGP
Day 7: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train
Accommodation Name: Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead', home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife.
Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.
Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious canters of ancient Egypt with its marvelous temples.
Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex.
Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Cairo.
Accommodation
Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings
Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Optional Activities
Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD
Entrance Fees
Valley Of The Kings - 600 EGP
Queen Hatshepsut - 360 EGP
Karnak Temple - 450 EGP
Day 8: Cairo City Tour
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world.
Egyptian Museum of Cairo houses around 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities.
Then roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohammed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Cairo
Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin
Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
Sightseeing of Hanging Church
Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Entrance Fees
Egyptian Museum - 480 EGP
Citadel of Saladin - 450 EGP
Day 9: Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab
Location: Dahab
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab.
Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea.
You'll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing.
The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 10: Dahab
Location: Dahab
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Just lay back and relax by the golden beaches.
Soak in the sun and the breeze to recharge.
Have long swims, enjoy local tastes and get your dose of the Red Sea.
When you're ready for some adventure, hop on camel trekking for a bumpy ride.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Camel Trekking
Day 11: Dahab, Mt. Sinai Trek
Location: Dahab
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole.
Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colorful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs.
Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels.
Depart for St.
Catherine in the evening at 22:30 start the ascend to Mt.
Sinai, where you'll witness the spectacular sunrise which blankets the surrounding peaks in gold, unveiling one of the best views in Egypt.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Mt Sinai Trek
Sightseeing of Dahab
Optional Activities
Mountain Dinner – 24 USD
Snorkeling at Blue Hole – 34 USD
Day 12: St. Catherine, Dahab
Location: Dahab
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start off the day with a visit to the beautiful St.
Catherine Monastery before you drive back to Dahab.
Free time to rest up and recharge after the hike.
Get to improve your waterskiing or wake boarding skills and ride the waves to cool off.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of St.
Catherine Monastery
Optional Activities
Quad Biking – 29 USD
Entrance Fees
St.
Catherine Monastery – 225 EGP
Day 13: Dahab
Location: Dahab
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Another day to relax under the sun and cool in the sea.
If you have energy to spare, why not try out some water sports or attractions.
Alternatively you can browse the bazaars and markets to practice your bartering skills and collect the best souvenirs.
Cherish your final day by the Red Sea under the Egyptian sun.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Snorkelling at Blue Hole - 34 USD
Scuba Diving - EUR 45
Day 14: Dahab, Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates.
Drive to Sharm El-Sheikh airport and fly to Cairo airport, where your tour ends.
Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included
Breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
Experience the comfort of 5 and 4 star hotels throughout your journey, including stays at the Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino, Tolip Hotel, Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel, and Dahab Paradise Hotel.
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Meals
Enjoy 13 breakfasts and 2 dinners during your tour.
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Transportation
Travel in style with air-conditioned, modern coaches or mini-buses, and enjoy the convenience of overnight sleeper trains with private 2-berth cabins for journeys between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor.
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of the trip are included.
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Tour Guiding
Benefit from the services of experienced Egyptologist guides throughout your tour.
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Train (Sleeper Cabin)
Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan, and from Luxor to Cairo with private 2-berth cabins.
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to sights and museums are not included.
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping and gratuities are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Items of a Personal Nature
Personal expenses such as souvenirs and additional meals are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as hot-air balloon rides and camel trekking are not included.
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Other Services Not Stated in the Itinerary
Any services not explicitly mentioned in the itinerary are not included.
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with air-conditioned, modern coaches or mini-buses, and enjoy the convenience of overnight sleeper trains with private 2-berth cabins for journeys between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 5 and 4 star hotels, including stays at the Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino, Tolip Hotel, Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel, and Dahab Paradise Hotel.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 13 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation is provided by air-conditioned, modern coaches or mini-buses, and overnight sleeper trains with private 2-berth cabins for journeys between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the services of experienced Egyptologist guides are included in the tour.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour price?
No, entrance fees to sights and museums are not included in the tour price.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include a sunrise hot-air balloon ride over Luxor, hiking Mt Sinai for sunrise, a group dinner on a cruise, a Nubian dinner, a trip to Abu Simbel, camel trekking, snorkeling at the Blue Hole, and a mountain dinner.
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What is the highlight of the stay in Dahab?
The highlight of the stay in Dahab is the opportunity to relax and enjoy the colorful reefs and crystal waters, with activities such as swimming, snorkeling, diving, and sunbathing.
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What is the experience like on the Felucca sailboat?
The Felucca sailboat offers a day of relaxation while sailing down the Nile River, visiting Elephantine and Kitchener Islands.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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