Join Don’t Wait, TRAVEL on our 10 day exploration of Egypt. Egypt is known for its gushing Nile River, ancient treasures, great history, vast deserts, and warm sun. Our journey takes us through Cairo, Aswan, on a luxury 5 star cruise along the Nile River, and to Luxor. What better way to cool down from the desert than a 2-night stay at a beach resort on the Red Sea in Hurghada! This will be a much needed destination. Hurghada is known for its cool beaches, surreal waters, and golden sand beaches. Don’t just hear about it, experience Egypt with us. Well, what are you waiting for? Don’t Wait, TRAVEL with us to EGYPT!
Final payment is due June 1, 2023.
Traveler is required to purchase travel insurance.Â
Traveler’s passport must be valid 6 months after the travel date.Â
Age Requirement
18 and aboveItinerary
Day 1 Arrival - CairoUpon arrival to Cairo, You’ll be met by the representative in Cairo and assisted with visa and customs formalities. Proceed to check in to your hotel.
(Dinner)
Day 2 – Cairo (Pyramids, Sakkara, and Memphis)
After breakfast your private Egyptologist tour guide and driver will pick you up and start your tour. Drive to Giza and visit the Pyramids.
See the Great Pyramid, a royal burial chamber and the Sphinx.
Continue to Memphis, capital of the pharaohs during the Old Kingdom.
Visit the recumbent statue of Ramses II and the 80-ton alabaster sphinx.
Lunch en route; Continue to Sakkara to see the prototype of the Pyramids, the Step Pyramid, built for the 3rd Dynasty pharaoh Djoser by the exalted architect Imhotep.
Back to the hotel, overnight.(Breakfast / Lunch)
Day 3 – Cairo (Egyptian Museum, Citadel, Old Cairo, Khan El Khalily)
After breakfast visit the Egyptian Museum, this houses a magnificent collection of Pharaonic antiquities, especially the golden treasures of Tut Ankh Amun. Lunch en route.
In the afternoon you will proceed to Old Cairo to visit the citadel of Salah El Din, and the Mohammed Ali Mosque situated high above the city, Continue to visit the Church of Abu Serga, Moallaqa Church (Hanging Church) and Ben Ezra Synagogue, the oldest Jewish synagogue in Egypt. Overnight at hotel.
(Breakfast / Lunch)
Day 4–Cairo /Aswan – (Bob Marley Guest House) Wear the group t-shirt today
Breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight to Aswan, upon arrival you will be met by Triple P Travel representative and start a tour of Aswan High Dam, Egypt’s modern example of building on a monumental scale. Continue by a short motor-boat ride to the Temple of Philae on the island of Agilka.
The temple was dedicated to Isis, sister/wife of Osiris and patroness of the Ptolemaic rule
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 5 – Nile cruise (Kom Ombo temple)
Breakfast, sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the Sobek Temple, dedicated to the two gods, which offers beautiful murals and reliefs. Lunch on board. Sail to Edfu, Dinner and overnight in Edfu.
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 6 – Nile Cruise (Edfu temple – Karnak and Luxor temples)
After breakfast, Set out by horse-drawn carriage to visit the Temple of Horus, the largest and most perfectly preserved of all the Nile temples. Horus, also known as Haroeris, was the falcon-headed solar war god. Back to cruise, lunch on board, sail to Esna. Cross the lock of Esna.
Visit the great Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple of Amun with its famous Hypostyle Hall and the 134 huge columns, the Statue of Ramses II, the Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the Sacred Lake... Dinner and overnight on board
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Day 7 – Luxor (Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Memnon)/ Hurghada
Breakfast, disembarkation, cross to the West Bank of the Nile and visit the wondrous Valley of the Kings, a vast city of the dead, where the magnificent tombs of 62 pharaohs have been discovered. The tombs were carved deep into the desert rock, richly decorated and filled with treasures for the afterlife of the pharaohs.
Next, visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This beautiful monument to the reign of the only female pharaoh rises out of the desert plain in a series of terraces and merges with the sheer limestone cliffs that surround it.  On the way back stop at the famed Colossi of Memnon. These colossal statues were known by the ancient Greeks to emit haunting voices at dawn. Though damaged by nature and ancient tourists, the statues are still impressive, back to your cruise for Lunch, transfer to Hurghada with air conditioned private bus. Check in to your hotel, dinner and overnight at hotel.
(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 8 & 9 -Â Â Hurghada Snorkeling on safari trips
Breakfast, relax and enjoy the red sea, dinner and overnight
ATV & City Tour to farmers market
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Day 10– Hurghada/ Cairo – Final departure
Breakfast, disembarkation. Flight back to Cairo, connection for your final departure.
(Breakfast)
We recommend that you purchase a late afternoon/evening international flight to return to your home city. You are also welcomed to purchase your international flight to leave directly from Hurghada. Please provide us with your international flight information as soon as it is booked.
Inclusions
Meet and Assist at the airport.(2) Nights Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir - Cairo 5-star
(1)Â Night Bob Marley Guest House in - Aswan.
(4) Nights Nile River Cruise with 5-star accommodation based on Full-board.
(2) Nights Golden Beach Resort in - Hurghada
Domestic airfare Cairo/Aswan – Hurghada/Cairo
Camel Ride, Horse-Back Ride, Snorkeling, ATV
All sightseeing on board of the cruise.
All transfers in private Deluxe A/C Bus.
Baggage handling and portage.
Private English Guide/Egyptologist.
Service and local taxes.
Hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on twin/double
Meet & Greet
Other meals (if any) as indicated on the itinerary
Group t-shirt and travel gift
Exclusions
International airfare, departure taxes, fuel surchargesSeat Selection
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar etc
Optional Tours
Hot air balloon ride in Luxor $100
Abu Simple Temple tour in Aswan $60
Local belly dancing (comes with 1 drink) $25
Meals not specified as included
Beverages, bottled water
Hotel Porterage
Tips & Gratuities
Early check-in & Late check out of rooms
Travel / Medical InsuranceÂ
Visa / Passport related fees
Any costs related to Covid-19 PCR Tests prior to departure, in destination, or upon return to the USA
Excess baggage fees
Any unforeseen increase in local / government taxes
Any other items not specified as being included
Trip Start Date
July 11, 2023July 20, 2023