2024 - Pharaonic Egypt Tour

2024 - Pharaonic Egypt Tour

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2024 - Pharaonic Egypt Tour

7 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt

Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Luxor

Tour operator:

Fez Travel

Tour code:

PHEG

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 18

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

8-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

From: $1483

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of ancient Egypt with the 2024 Pharaonic Egypt Tour. This cultural and historical adventure begins in Cairo, where you'll explore the iconic Giza Pyramids, the enigmatic Sphinx, and the treasures of the Egyptian Museum. Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Cairo's Old City and the bustling Khan el-Khalili Bazaar. Travel in comfort on an overnight sleeper train to Luxor, where the wonders of the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, and the majestic Karnak Temple await. Enjoy leisure time at a luxurious Nile-front hotel and optional excursions, including a hot air balloon ride over the Nile. Conclude your Egyptian odyssey with a return to Cairo, offering opportunities for further exploration or relaxation. With professional Egyptologist guides and comfortable accommodations, this tour promises an enriching and immersive experience into the timeless allure of Egypt.

Highlights

  • Cairo - Egyptian Museum

  • Cairo - Giza Pyramids - UNESCO Heritage site

  • Cairo - The Sphinx

  • Luxor - Valley of the Kings

  • Luxor - Queen Hatshepsut Temple

  • Luxor - Karnak Temple

  • Cairo - Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Cairo Sheraton / Crowne Plaza West Cairo-Arkan (5 star)

Accommodation Name: Cairo Sheraton / Crowne Plaza West Cairo-Arkan (5 star)

Upon your arrival, our team will warmly welcome you at the airport, aiding with visa formalities and luggage, followed by transferring you to your hotel to commence your journey. They will facilitate your settling-in process, familiarize you with the surroundings, and detail tomorrow's itinerary. The remainder of the day is yours to explore at your leisure. If time permits, you may opt for an evening Nile dinner cruise or attend a mesmerizing sound and light show at the pyramids, both conveniently available for booking upon arrival to immerse yourself in the local experiences.

Day 2 : Pyramids, Sphinx And Museum

Location: Giza

Accommodation: Sleeper Train (Private Twin Berth Cabin)

Accommodation Name: Sleeper Train (Private Twin Berth Cabin)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Our journey through Egypt commences with a drive to Giza, just outside Cairo, to explore the enigmatic Sphinx and the renowned trio of pyramids. Accompanied by a knowledgeable Egyptologist guide, these ancient wonders offer a fascinating glimpse into Egypt's rich history. The Great Pyramid of Khufu astounds with its colossal stone blocks and weathered limestone exterior. Along with the smaller pyramids of Khafre (Chephern) and Menkaure (Mycerinus), the grandeur of these structures emerging from the desert remains awe-inspiring.
For those interested, the opportunity to venture inside the pyramids is available, although guides cannot accompany due to limited a tickets for the Great Pyramid. Subsequently, our journey leads us to the Egyptian Museum, housing a remarkable array of ancient relics, including the captivating Tutankhamun exhibit.
Later in the evening, we transfer to the station for an overnight sleeper train voyage to Luxor, an approximate 9-hour journey. Enjoy dinner in your private twin-berth compartments before settling in for the night as the steward prepares your sleeping arrangements.

Day 3 : Luxor, West Bank Tour, Free Time

Location: Luxor

Accommodation: Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel (5 star)

Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel (5 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

As the morning sun graces Luxor's horizon, we embark on an exploration of Luxor's West Bank. This revered realm hosts the illustrious Valley of the Kings, where ancient tombs continue to unveil enigmatic tales, rendering it a pivotal archaeological site globally. Our tour unveils several sacred Pharaonic tombs, alongside Queen Hatchepsut's temple, Deir el-Medina's Valley of the Craftsmen, and the imposing Colossi of Memnon. Afternoon leisure beckons as you indulge in the luxuries of your 5-star Nile-front hotel. As twilight descends, we venture to Luxor Temple, aglow under the night sky, nestled at the heart of the city, offering a captivating sight amidst the urban bustle

Day 4 : Luxor, Karnak Temple

Location: Luxor

Accommodation: Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel (5 star)

Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel (5 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today's morning invites relaxation, allowing a well-deserved rest after yesterday's early activities. Post-lunch, our journey leads us to the sprawling Karnak temple complex, a former religious nucleus of Thebes and Upper Egypt. A grand avenue, flanked by sphinxes, linked this complex to Luxor, while a canal facilitated the movement of the revered god Amun's sacred boats from the Nile. Ramesses II's sphinx-lined avenue guides us to a colossal pylon entrance, granting access to a vast courtyard housing chapels dedicated to deities like Amun, Khous, and Mut. Inside the extraordinary Hypostyle Hall, 134 monumental columns adorned with divine depictions and hieroglyphics await exploration.
An optional hot air balloon ride promises a breathtaking sunrise perspective over the west bank of the Nile, requiring an early start.

Day 5 : Luxor, Free Day And Optional Tours

Location: Luxor

Accommodation: Sleeper Train (Private Twin Berth Cabin)

Accommodation Name: Sleeper Train (Private Twin Berth Cabin)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today offers leisure time at the hotel or an opportunity for an extended exploration of Egyptian heritage through optional tours. The Ramesseum, Medinat Habu, and Valley of the Queens on the Nile's west bank, along with the intriguing Luxor Museum, present enriching experiences. Additionally, immerse yourself deeper in Luxor's essence, whether through market strolls, visits to the mummification museum, or serene felucca rides to Banana Island. Your tour guide will readily arrange these extra visits, or you can pre-book these sightseeing tours.
Later in the evening, we return to the station for an overnight sleeper train journey back to Cairo, with flight upgrades available upon request..

Day 6 : Cairo, Free Day

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Cairo Sheraton / Crowne Plaza West Cairo-Arkan (5 star)

Accommodation Name: Cairo Sheraton / Crowne Plaza West Cairo-Arkan (5 star)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Returning to Cairo this morning, we transfer to the hotel, granting ample free time for personal exploration or opting for an additional tour. The city tour explores Coptic Cairo, the Citadel, and Mohamed Ali Mosque, while the half-day Saqqara, Dashour, and Memphis tour delves into the evolution of pyramid construction. Full-day options include excursions to Alexandria or the desert for the Valley of the Whales at Wadi Rayan (you'll miss the bazaar walk if you take these full day options).
In the late afternoon, a guided stroll leads through Old Cairo's labyrinthine backstreets and bustling bazaars. We traverse the Bab al-Futuh gateway, venturing through streets brimming with artisanal specialties-metalwork, spices, fabrics, and more-ultimately reaching the iconic Khan-el-Khalili bazaar. Pause for a refreshing moment with mint tea and a shisha pipe while seizing the opportunity for memorable souvenirs before concluding our Egyptian journey.

Day 7 : Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: ()

Meals Included: Breakfast

You have the day at leisure for any final sightseeing or shopping before your airport transfer for departure. Evening flights enable participation in the Cairo City Tour or Saqqara, Dashour and Memphis tours. Extending your stay in Cairo offers the opportunity for a day trip to Alexandria or exploring the desert's Valley of the Whales at Wadi Rayan, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking tour guide/ Egyptologist for all sightseeing tours

    A professional English-speaking tour guide or Egyptologist will accompany you for all sightseeing tours.

  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

    Transportation will be provided in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle.

  • Overnight sleeper train - Cairo to Luxor

    An overnight sleeper train journey from Cairo to Luxor is included.

  • Overnight sleeper train - Luxor to Cairo

    An overnight sleeper train journey from Luxor to Cairo is included.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation in 5-star hotels in Cairo and Luxor is included.

  • Meals

    6 breakfasts and 2 dinners are included in the tour.

What's Not Included

  • Visas, border or port taxes

    Visas, border, or port taxes are not included in the tour.

  • Hotel gala dinners

    Hotel gala dinners on 24th and 31st December, if charged by the hotels, are not included.

  • Egypt Tipping kitty

    An Egypt tipping kitty, allowing approximately US$45, is not included.

  • Tips - guide

    Tips for the guide are not included.

  • Suggested optional activities

    Suggested optional activities are not included in the tour.

  • Entrance fees

    Entrance fees to various sites are not included.

  • Compulsory Travel Insurance

    Compulsory travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.

Meals

6 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 2 dinners

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles for all transfers and sightseeing tours. Enjoy the unique experience of overnight sleeper trains with private twin-berth cabins for journeys between Cairo and Luxor.

Accommodation

Experience luxury with stays at the Cairo Sheraton or Crowne Plaza West Cairo-Arkan, and the Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel in Luxor, both offering 5-star amenities. Enjoy the unique experience of overnight sleeper trains with private twin-berth cabins for journeys between Cairo and Luxor.

Check out our Q&As

  • What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle and overnight sleeper trains between Cairo and Luxor.

  • Will there be a guide during the sightseeing tours?

    Yes, a professional English-speaking tour guide or Egyptologist will accompany you for all sightseeing tours.

  • Are there any optional activities available during the tour?

    Yes, optional activities include a Nile dinner cruise, a sound and light show at the pyramids, a hot air balloon ride over the west bank of the Nile, and various additional tours in Luxor and Cairo.

  • What meals are included in the tour package?

    The tour package includes 6 breakfasts and 2 dinners.

  • What are some of the key sites visited in Luxor?

    In Luxor, the tour visits the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut Temple, Valley of the Artisans, Colossi of Memnon, Luxor Temple, and Karnak Temple.

  • Is there an opportunity to explore the pyramids from the inside?

    Yes, there is an opportunity to venture inside the pyramids, although guides cannot accompany you due to limited tickets for the Great Pyramid.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for our latest Covid-19 policies, however, we adhere to recommended health & safety guidelines on all our tours.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Fez Travel has been in operation since 1997.

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    Please contact us as soon as possible and we will be able to let you know what is possible and any associated price changes.

Reviews of this operator

Ania Afz (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Magic Carpet Travel with...

08-Aug-2024

Fez Magic Carpet Travel with Mr. Goku Pamir was an amazing experience. He was professional, knowledgeable and understanding. Our group was able to add some places, thanks to him arranging it for us and adding a boat and House of Mother Mary for us. We even saw mulana Rumi's place and learned about Sufi dance , which is the best. He surprised our group with 4D theatre at the library of Celsius and showed us original Carpet, Silk, and Leather makers. Overall, it was a wonderful experience because he stopped at the best food places for breaks frequently and even gave us a small keychain as a reminder gift or souvenir besides the gifts Fez gives us. Fez travels offers wifi and charging ports in their bus which is a life saver. Hotels and places visited were all beautiful and I recommend visiting Turkeye with Mr. Goksu Pamir. Thanks.

shahid siddiqui (Google Reviewer)  

I gathered wonderful memories of...

15-Jul-2023

I gathered wonderful memories of Turkey. Fez Travel Turkey with an intelligent, knowledgeable guide Göksu Parmir made this possible. Excellent transport, Excellent places of stay, excellent selection of Restaurants starting from Istanbul to Cappidocia with a perfect humble driver Mr Saifi. Guide plays a very important role. Guide Göksu had a wonderful Knowledge of place and it's history.

Jan Runnalls (Google Reviewer)  

Did a 13 day tour...

19-Oct-2024

Did a 13 day tour of Turkey with 3 days onboard a Gulet in October 2024. What an amazing experience ! Our guide Fa was amazing ! I don’t think I’ve ever met a guide to beat him !! He was so knowledgeable, so friendly, and so helpful ! He organised so many little extras. He found a laundry for us, helped buy stamps and post postcards, organised a trip to a pharmacy and then read the medicine boxes for us. He organised a WhatsApp group so we could share photos and information. Our driver Han supported all these extra trips and activities including the pharmacies !! Brilliant !! Highly recommend Fez Travel and I hope you are lucky enough to have Fa and Han for your tour !!

Theresa Martinovich (Google Reviewer)  

Just completed the Magic Carpet...

09-Sep-2023

Just completed the Magic Carpet Tour of 11 days with Fez. The accomodation, food and driver were excellent. Our guide Tamer was like a walking encyclopedia of knowkedge and was extremely kind and caring to all members of the group, responding to our every whim and wish. The accomodation far, far exceeded our expectations. We loved every minute.

Al Reid (Google Reviewer)  

Our guide Can was brilliant....

14-Sep-2024

Our guide Can was brilliant. Very well organised. He was Turkish so knew so much information and tips. We were always in the right place at the right time and avoided crowds all the time. Our driver Cengiz was also fantastic, very safe and careful.

Amrita V (Google Reviewer)  

I did a Turkey Highlights...

09-Jan-2023

I did a Turkey Highlights 10 day tour in Sept 2021. It was absolutely amazing. Our tour guide— Chagmn. He was extremely knowledgeable and well-read. Fez travel organized everything extremely well and food was simply amazing. It was a great experience to learn the history and see it alive in Turkey. Highly recommend the tour to everyone. Here are a few photos of the highlights of the trip. Must do things include: Epephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Hagia Sophia

Michael Oon (Google Reviewer)  

Fez Travel has organised for...

05-May-2018

Fez Travel has organised for us one of the best tours that we had. Together with our guide – Serdar Ozkan, we travelled some 3,300km around Turkey following the itinerary. As a private group, we could alter the programme. Serdar could feel the mood of the group and altered the schedule appropriately but more importantly, took us to where the best food available. This arrangement together with the excellent driving of the long distances, the suitable accommodation and interesting sites made this trip of a life time. One aim was to see the Tulips in Istanbul. The date of 13th April was suggested. Had we arrived earlier, the tulips would not have been in bloom. When we returned to Istanbul on the 20th, the tulips had withered. This is an example of their recommendations. For us, what was promised was delivered with a smile. Thank you Fez Travel.

Laurel Siokos (Google Reviewer)  

Recently we completed a 17...

22-May-2024

Recently we completed a 17 day tour with Fez and then a separate private tour Fez organised and personalised to our needs. We found the whole experience smooth and professionally planned. We had wonderful guides beginning with Fatih Carsi, who we found to be extremely knowledgeable, with deep insight on the significance and history of each site visited. We travelled in a small group which made our experience all that more personal. As we were doing an extended tour we left our group and travelled on with Zeynup, who also was extremely knowledgeable,warm and engaging.Our driver Metin was kind and personable. Zeynup went to great lengths and was very patient assisting us with a difficult hotel management and staff in a particular location. The next leg of our journey we were shown around by another wonderful guide Fatma, a bright and enthusiastic local, who proudly showcased Cappadocia to us. We met with Birhat in Van ,another local guide who was easy to connect with on a personal level and between him and Sal, our entertaining driver we experienced a beautiful region of Turkey together. Nothing was too much trouble, from frequent photo stops to impromptu roadside snowball fights.Lots of fun was had along the way. Halil and Hakan, our driver took over for the next stage of our experience. This team were consumate professionals and a pleasure to spend time with. Halil was not only informative but was an exceptional communicator on many levels. We will remain friends with Halil and do our best to connect again in person on our next adventure. Last but definitely not least was Korkut, Mr. Go the Extra Mile. Korkut made the closing stage of our Fez Turkish tour unforgettable,going well beyond the call of duty making sure we will never forget the sights we saw our our amazing adventure in this wonderful country. Truly the world largest open air museum ,but more than that people who will forever remain Our Heart.

Dee Carty (Google Reviewer)  

We took Colours of Tyrkey...

22-Dec-2023

We took Colours of Tyrkey tour in May22. There was no problem contacting Canan Kararrsian prior to the tour but we had no feedback or response to the long email we sent outlining our difficulties and grievances. There were problems every step of the way. The letter we sent is too long to attach here but issues like being called at 4am for an internal flight arriving 4 hrs before departure. No luggage allowance booked. Coach with only 2 of us on board constantly under repair for days and eventually broke down on the way to the airport...............and so on. We would not have felt so aggrieved if we had a response to our complaint. We are seasoned travellers and are tolerant of hic- ups. We have never made a complaint before. Booking my current trip has prompted my review.

Jane S (Google Reviewer)  

I wouldn’t recommend this company....

09-Oct-2024

I wouldn’t recommend this company. The tour guide was poor at explaining sites, he also was aggressive with some of the people on the tour. Scam company - if you didn’t pay for the hidden extras then you’d have a tour of being driven around to pushy sales companies to try and get you to buy things. Food places were gross at times, often gas stations (there were other options around too) but clearly commission based. Don’t use this company

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    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

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