Egyptian
Sun & the Red Sea
An
Egyptian escapade in 8 days
Compare
with the 14-day Sun and Fun in Egypt
DAY
1 - CAIRO
Welcome to Egypt! Our staff greets you as you enter our ancient land,
and escorts you to your hotel. Why not take a walk around and gather
those priceless first impressions?
Visa fee is included, visa will be issued upon arrival, valid for Americans,
Australians, NZ, EU, Korean, Singaporean or Japanese passport, your
passport must be valid for at least 6 month beyond the date of your
arrival. Welcome fruit basket awaits you in your hotel room.
Click here for
the in Hurgada/Elgouna edition on the western shores of the Red Sea.
Le
Meridien Makadi Hotel Hurgada
DAY
2 - CAIRO- Home Hosted Dinner (aBL)
We start with the best of Cairo: the Egyptian Museum, the Citadel
of Saladin, and its Alabaster Mosque. After lunch at a local restaurant,
we walk the narrow streets of Old Cairo, once a Roman fortress. After
lunch in a charming local restaurant, we wander through the colorful
alleys of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar in search of souvenirs.
Complimentary Dinner is included at a local home:
Meet the locals,
you may wish to bring token gifts to exchange with the host family (
T shirt , small souvenirs of your home town):
This
evening we'll venture where few ordinary visitors ever tread . . . right
into the homes of some of the people of Cairo l! You'll be invited to
a family dinner, and while you enjoy wholesome home-cooked specialties,
you'll learn about and appreciate the outlook, aspirations, and way
of life of your hosts. Be assured, as curious as you may be about your
new friends, they're sure to have questions about your own background.
Once the ice is broken, you'll enjoy a lively evening, and find that
you have more in common than you ever suspected. Of course, you may
enjoy a quiet evening with your travel companions, by letting us know
your preferences.
DAY
3 - CAIRO (aBLD)
In the morning, we visit the majestic pyramids of Giza, the ancient
Valley Temple and the timeless Sphinx. After lunch we
drive to Dahshour, the newly opened pyramid field south of Cairo,
where we visit several ancient structures, including the great pyramid
built by Senfru, father of Cheops.
The
"Discovery" of Dahshour:
For almost half a century, the great field of huge pyramids near the
desert village of Dahshour, 25 miles south of Cairo, has been off limits
to the public. Confined within the perimeter of a military base were
many pyramids, including the great 4500-year-old pyramid built by Senfru,
father of Cheops. Senfru's pyramid, the largest in Egypt until his son
built Giza's Great Pyramid, is rhomboidal in shape: it tapers more distinctly
on its upper half. All the pyramids were coated in thick plaster at
one time. Most have lost these protective, decorative sheaths, but Senfru's--miraculously--is
still in place.
In the evening we board a Nile riverboat for a dinner cruise, complete
with folklore show and belly dancing.
DAY
4 - SHARM EL SHEIK - Sunset
Camel Caravan or on Horse Backs :
(B)
We fly over the Sinai peninsula to Sharm El Sheik, and head for
the beach!
You 'll enjoy
this unique desert beach resort. Relax by the cerulean waters.
Late afternoon take a complimentary camel ride at your option ,
and observe in the distance the steady line of ships heading to and
from the Suez Canal.
Sunset Camel Caravan or on Horse Backs :
A two hour complimentary caravan on camels, if you prefer to enjoy a
2 hour of horse back riding, please do let's know, but in this case
the horse ride will not be into the Sahara .
The camel caravan is fully escorted & guided as well by local Bedouins
through the desert and through the mountain passes of El Aat mountain
, we stop at the highest point in the valley for a cup of tea with the
Bedouin, take in the the evening charm of the desert & nature before
we head back to your hotel.
DAY
5 - SHARM EL SHEIK (B)
Relax! Today is your days to absorb all that you've seen and experienced
so far, not to mention the bright Egyptian sun and sparkling Red Sea.
DAY
6 - SHARM EL SHEIK FULL DAY EXCURSION BY BOAT (BL)
Full
day trip by boat (from 09:00 am till 17:00 PM):
Tiran
Island:
We sail northeast along the Aqaba gulf for about 2 hours until we get
to the blue lagoon, it's not only perfect for for snorkeling and diving
but it's perfect for the children as well .
We enjoy the water while lunch is being prepared, reboard our boat and
continue sailing towards Ras Nosrani for some snorkeling over one of
the most beautiful corals, we will stop in Shark's Bay before we head
back.
Lunch
is usually an oriental buffet such as sea food rice, fish fillet, mix
salads and desert and soft drinks during the trip. Full day tour: 09
AM - 17 PM
DAY
7 - Sharm El Sheikh, Snorkel or Dive - Bedouin Dinner (cBD)
The Red Sea just off "Sharm" is replete with fascinating coral
and aquatic species unique to this area. You'll spend the full day today
exploring these wonders as you snorkel or scuba dive (for which
proof of certification is a must ).
Full
Day diving : 2 dives . Land based. Non divers companions are welcomed
to snorkel. Transfers are included You must bring your certificate with
you to be able to dive, no exceptions.
Rate includes : Diving
Guide .Two
dives in Sharm , land based , transfers included . Tank and weights.
( Other items may be rented on the spot)
The Dive center in will supply you with tanks and weights.
While they have regulators, buoyancy compensators and wetsuits available
for rent. It may be a good idea that you bring along equipment that
that you are comfortable and familiar with.
Sample
/ Choices of Diving Sites : ( Subject to availability at the
time we receive your booking )
Please advise us of your preference in advance , we'll do our best to
accommodate your request, but it is not guaranteed. WE 'll confirm all
to you before you send us your deposit:
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Far Garden and The Temple.
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Ras Nasrani and th e Tower , night dive at Naama Bay.
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Straits of Tiran
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Pinky's Wall and Paradise
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Shark Reef and ras Muhammed Wall
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Amphoras and Ras Um Sid, night dive at the Tower
This
evening look into the life of the Bedouins who have made a way of life
in the desert. Evening Bedouin Dinner on the edge of the Sahara.
DAY
8 - DEPARTURE (B)
We get you started on your onward or homeward trip, escorting you to
Sharm El Sheik airport.
Extend
a day in Sharm El Sheikh?
Bon
Voyage
Rates
per person in USD
|
|
Deluxe
|
First
Class
|
| Double
|
$1550.00
|
$1400.00
|
| Single
|
$1800.00
|
$1640.00
|
Tour operates every day, year round.
For Easter, Christmas & New Year's weeks, please add %15 to the
rates
Your
tour includes:
