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Cairo Highlights Private Tour
HIGHLIGHTS: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & King Tutankhamen burial treasures, fossilized skeletons of whales in the sand dunes. EITHER Visit Memphis & the Citadel Saladin, Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque OR Visit Alexandria
Go back in time and experience the majesty and mystery of the pharaohs. With our personal tours this great land and its 8000 year history will be brought to life, whilst staying in ultimate luxury and elegance.
Treasures of Cairo City Break
Day 1
Transfer to Cairo and hotel for the start of your Cairo City Break and Tour
On arrival in Cairo you will be met and assisted through airport arrival formalities prior to transfer to hotel to start your luxury weekend break. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 2
Private Visit Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Kephren Temple.
Start your Cairo Holiday with your private guide taking you on a day tour of Cairo.
You will visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities, housing the magnificent treasures of Tutankhamen followed by the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Kephren. Overnight in Cairo.
You will visit the Egyptian Museum of antiquities, housing the magnificent treasures of Tutankhamen followed by the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Kephren. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 3
EITHER Visit Memphis and the Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, Khan El Khalili bazaars OR Visit Alexandria via the desert road
EITHER Visit Memphis "the ancient capital of Egypt" and its funerary Necropolis of Sakkara. Visit The Citadel of Saladin, Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, and world famous Khan El Khalili bazaars
OR Take a full day excursion by car to visit Alexandria. (Via the desert road), where you will visit the National Museum, Catacombs & Pompey’s pillar. You will visit Montazah gardens surrounding King Farouk’s Palace and return to Cairo early evening. Overnight in Cairo.
OR Take a full day excursion by car to visit Alexandria. (Via the desert road), where you will visit the National Museum, Catacombs & Pompey’s pillar. You will visit Montazah gardens surrounding King Farouk’s Palace and return to Cairo early evening. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 4
Explore by 4 x 4 the desert and the fossilized skeletons of whales in the sand dunes.
Today you will be driven through the desert to explore the sand dunes and to see the extraordinary sight of fossilized skeletons of whale in the sand, some dating back to 38 million years ago!
The skeletons found include sharks, whales, giant turtles, sea shells and mammals including primates. You will see 4 or 5 skeletons. Overnight in Cairo.
The skeletons found include sharks, whales, giant turtles, sea shells and mammals including primates. You will see 4 or 5 skeletons. Overnight in Cairo.
Day 5
Transfer to Airport for flight home after your Cairo City Break.
Transfer to Cairo International airport for your flight home after your special weekend away.
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Call 01722 744695
Price Per Person: From £1,295
Flights, 4 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Le Meridiens, Activities, Transfers, Private Vehicle & Guides
A La Carte Extensions
Luxor and the Valley of Kings Extension
For those who do not wish to do a Nile Cruise, but want to experience the history of the East and West Banks of Thebes visiting Karnak, Luxor, Valley of Kings, Valley of Queens with Queen Hatshepsuts Temple and Colossi of Memnon. Staying at Sonesta St George Hotel with Nile view
Day 1
Fly Luxor and transfer to hotel
Fly from Cairo to Luxor where you will be met and transferred to your hotel Overnight
Day 2
Private guide to visit Karnak and Luxor Temples
Breakfast and half day with private driver and guide visiting Karnak and Luxor Temples on the East bank of the Thebes
Day 3
Private visit of Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Queen Hatshepsuts Temple, Colossi of Memnon and Ramsees
Breakfast and full day visit with private guide and driver to the west bank Valley of the Kings, Valley of the queens, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at Deir El Bahari", the Ramessume and Colossi of Memnon
Evening Fly Back to Cairo for overnight stay with airport transfer
Evening Fly Back to Cairo for overnight stay with airport transfer
Day 4
Transfer to airport for flight home
Transfer to Cairo International airport. Assistance through airport departure formalities
Price Per Person: From £645
Internal Flights, 3 nights Accommodation with breakfast (Sonesta St George, Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel in Cairo), Activities, Transfers, Private Vehicle & Guides
Pyramids and Petra Extension
A highly personal introduction to Petra, one of the 7 modern wonders of the world. Travel along the Kings Highway visiting Mount Nebo, Crusader Fortress of Kerak and Wadi Mujib
Day 1
Transfer to Petra, See Petra by Candlelight
Fly in from Cairo mid morning and transfer to Petra. This evening see Petra by candle light (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday). Overnight at Petra.
Day 2
Private tour of Petra
After breakfast a full day to revisit Petra with private guide. The visit to the ancient Nabatean Capital starts on horseback, followed by a walk through the Siq, a long narrow fissure between two overhanging cliffs.
The private tour proceeds to gradually unfold the mysteries of the Red Rose City with its spectacular treasury, Royal Tombs, burial chambers and high places of sacrifice. Overnight Petra. Click on arrow of photo below to play video of Petra
The private tour proceeds to gradually unfold the mysteries of the Red Rose City with its spectacular treasury, Royal Tombs, burial chambers and high places of sacrifice. Overnight Petra. Click on arrow of photo below to play video of Petra
Day 3
Visit Mt Nebo, Kerak, Wadi Mujib
Today you will take the scenic route to Amman along the Kings Highway stopping at Mount Nebo, one of the most revered holy sites of Jordan where Moses was buried. From here you can admire the dazzling view across the Jordan Valley and the Dead Sea, to the rooftops of Jerusalem and Bethlehem.
You will also visit the magnificent Crusader fortress of Kerak which soars above the surrounding landscape. Overnight in Amman
You will also visit the magnificent Crusader fortress of Kerak which soars above the surrounding landscape. Overnight in Amman
Day 4
Transfer to airport for flight home after your Pyramids and Petra Extension
Breakfast and transfer to the airport for flight home
Price Per Person: From £690
Internal Flights, 2 nights Accommodation with breakfast at Beit Zaman Petra,1 night Accommodation with breakfast at Century Park, Activities, Transfers, Private Vehicle & Guides
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