Highlights of Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Highlights of Egypt (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
14 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Sharm El Sheikh, Mt. Sinai, St. Catherine, Dahab
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EH
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
0-0
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishInterests:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt with the "Highlights of Egypt" tour, offering a blend of luxury and adventure. Stay in 5-star hotels and a 4-star in Cairo, as you explore the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Valley of the Kings with an expert Egyptologist guide. Sail the Nile on a traditional Felucca, visit the bustling Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, and experience the Nubian lifestyle. Optional activities include hot-air ballooning over Luxor, camel trekking, and a visit to Abu Simbel. Enjoy the serene beaches of Sharm El Sheikh and the breathtaking sunrise from Mt. Sinai. With comfortable transportation, including an overnight sleeper train, and a mix of included and optional activities, this tour offers a perfect balance of cultural immersion and relaxation.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 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.
Day 2 : Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Cairo
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.
Day 3 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
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.
Day 4 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
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!
Day 5 : Daily Felucca Cruise On The Nile
Location: Aswan
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.
Day 6 : Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor
Location: Luxor
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.
Day 7 : Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Luxor
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 centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous 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.
Day 8 : Cairo City Tour
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 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!
Day 9 : Cairo-Sharm El Sheikh
Location: Sharm El Sheikh
Accommodation Name: TBC
Meals Included: Breakfast
Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Sharm El Sheikh. 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.
Day 10 : Sharm El Sheikh
Location: Sharm El Sheikh
Accommodation Name: TBC
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.
Day 11 : Sharm El Sheikh, Mt. Sinai Trek
Location: Mt. Sinai
Accommodation Name: TBC
Meals Included: Breakfast
Very early in the morning, we 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.
Day 12 : St. Catherine, Dahab
Location: St. Catherine
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start off the day with a visit to the beautiful St. Catherine Monastery before you drive 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.
Day 13 : Dahab
Location: Dahab
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 4 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
We’ve got a free day today. Relax on the beach or, if you're ready for some adventure, hop on camel trekking for a bumpy ride.
Day 14 : Dahab, Sharm El Sheikh - Cairo By Flight
Location: Cairo
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!
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 and 4 star hotels
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Meals
13 Breakfasts, 1 dinner
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Transportation
A/C coach or mini-bus
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival and Departure transfers on first and last day of the trip
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides
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Train (Sleeper Cabin )
Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan, and from Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth)
What's Not Included
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Any flights not mentioned above
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Travel Insurance
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Meals not stated above
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Items of a personal nature
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Tips and gestures
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with air-conditioned coaches or mini-buses, and enjoy the unique experience of overnight sleeper trains with private 2-berth cabins from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo.
Accommodation
Experience the luxury of 5-star hotels throughout your journey, with a 4-star stay in Cairo, ensuring comfort and elegance as you explore the wonders of Egypt.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 5-star hotels, with 4-star accommodation in Cairo.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 13 breakfasts and 1 dinner.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation is provided by an air-conditioned coach or mini-bus, and there are also overnight sleeper trains from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo.
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Is there an airport transfer service included in the tour?
Yes, arrival and departure transfers are provided on the first and last day of the trip.
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Will there be a guide during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes the services of experienced Egyptologist guides.
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Are entrance fees to the sights and museums included in the tour price?
No, entrance fees to the 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 group dinner on a cruise in Cairo, a Nubian dinner in Aswan, a trip to Abu Simbel, a hot air balloon ride over Luxor, camel trekking, and scuba diving in Dahab.
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What is the highlight of the Mt. Sinai trek?
The highlight of the Mt. Sinai trek is witnessing the spectacular sunrise that blankets the surrounding peaks in gold, offering one of the best views in Egypt.
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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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