Ultimate Leisure Collection

Adventure and relaxation for 13 days

"Egypt is not a country we live in but a country that lives within us."

Pope Shenouda III

Day 01,

 

Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! Meet at the Cairo International Airport and let our representative assist you through the passport control & customs formalities. After the transfer with the A/C vehicle to the hotel, our representative will guide you through checking in the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel

Day 02,

 

Cairo

Breakfast at the hotel

Departure for a half day visit to the Pyramids Plateau and the Sphinx

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The Pyramids of Giza situated in the immediate vicinity of the southwestern suburbs of Cairo are the indisputable top attractions in Egypt. The pyramids at Giza were built over the span of three generations by Khufu, his second reigning son Khafre, and Menkaure. The Great Pyramid of Khufu is an awe-inspiring 139 meters high establishment making it the largest pyramid in Egypt, although the nearby Khafre’s Pyramid appears to be larger as it is built at a higher elevation.

Back to the hotel and afternoon at leisure OR

Memphis and Sakkara- a half day optional excursion in the afternoon

The Royal Necropolis of Sakkara includes the Step Pyramid of Pharaoh Zoser who reigned 45 centuries ago. The Step Pyramid was one of the earliest forms in pyramid building, and the inspiration for its three famous neighbors at Giza. Memphis, the 5,000 year old capital of Lower Egypt contains the remains of one of the biggest statues of the Pharaoh Ramses II, thought to have stood 13 meters high in ancient times.

Overnight at the hotel

Day 03,

 

Cairo/Alexandria

After early breakfast at the hotel, we take an around 3 hour-long drive to Alexandria by motor- coach (225 km).

Did you know?

Founded by none other than Alexander the Great and once the seat of Queen Cleopatra, the city of Alexandria is the stuff that legends are made of. Its harbor entrance was once marked by the towering Pharaohs lighthouse (one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World) and its Great Library was renowned as the ultimate archive of ancient knowledge.

Upon arrival to Alexandria, start your visit with the Catacombs, Pompey's Columns and Qait Bay Citadel from the outside.

After lunch in a local restaurant overlooking the sea, continue the journey to Morsi Abul Abbas Mosque and contemplate Bibliotheca Alexandrina on your way to the hotel.

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Late afternoon check-in and installation at Alexandria hotel

Evening at leisure and overnight at the hotel

Day 04,

 

Alexandria

Breakfast at the hotel

Explore Alexandria on your own OR take one of our optional excursions

Overnight at the hotel

Day 05,

 

Alexandria/Cairo

After breakfast at the hotel early in the morning, you will be driven back to Cairo by motor-coach. Rest of the day is at leisure OR you can take one of our optional excursions.

Overnight at the hotel in Cairo

Day 06,

 

Cairo/Hurghada

After breakfast at the hotel early in the morning, you will be taken to Cairo domestic airport for your flight to Hurghada. Upon arrival to Hurghada, you will be met by our representative who will give you proper assistance on checking-in to your Hurghada hotel.

Did you know?

Hurghada was once a fairly small and unimposing fishing village, located next to the Red Sea. Today, the resort town of Hurghada is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Egypt, with more than 150 different hotels, many of which line the shoreline. Its waters are clear and calm for most of the year and have become popular for various watersports, particularly scuba diving and snorkeling. A score of coral islands and reefs are within a few hours’ reach by boat and provide amazing sites for those underwater enthusiasts.

Hurghada

Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 07,

 

Hurghada

Breakfast at the hotel

Free day at leisure by the beach OR take one of our optional excursions.

Sinbad Submarine (morning or afternoon)

Don't forget to take your camera with you on this trip; you will have a spectacular insight of life in another world. Dazzled by the variety and colors of the fish and the plants which inhabit this silent underwater reality gives you an experience you will never forget.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 08,

 

Hurghada

Breakfast at the hotel

Free day at leisure by the beach OR take one of our optional excursions.

Snorkeling Sea Trip to Giftun Island (full day)

Sandy beaches and wonderful snorkeling are to be found on the Giftun Island, a short but wonderful boat ride away from Hurghada. As this program is a full day program, a delicious fresh fish lunch is at your service before making our way back to Hurghada; a lovely chance to experience the coral and marine life.

Hurghada

Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 09,

 

Hurghada

Free day at leisure by the beach OR take one of our optional excursions.

Desert Safari (full day)

Ready to pass by the highest mountain on the Red Sea coast, Shaieb El Banat, which rises to the heights of 2,187 meters above sea level? In the footprints of the Romans, who also settled in the area, visit the ancient town at mount Claudianus before commencing the camel ride in the desert and finishing your day with a sumptuous BBQ lunch and a hot Bedouin style Tea

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Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 10,

 

Hurghada

Breakfast at the hotel

Free day at leisure by the beach

Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 11,

 

Hurghada

Breakfast at the hotel

Free day at leisure by the beach OR take one of our optional excursions

Camel Safari and Snorkeling – a full day optional excursion

The ultimate opportunity to combine the stark beauty of the desert with the colors and vitality of the treasures of the Red Sea in your heart; whilst discovering the beauties of the land on the back of your camel and snorkeling your way through the untouched habitat of the sea, pamper your stomach with a Bedouin-style traditional lunch: “A full-day adventure to talk about”

Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 12,

 

Hurghada

Breakfast at the hotel

Free day at leisure by the beach OR take one of our optional excursions.

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Bedouin Barbecue (evening)

Your chance to dine under the stars in a Bedouin-style; this local folklore experience is awaiting you with candle-lit authentic tastes and entertainment that recalls the mystic ambiance of a living world hidden in the depth of the desert.

Dinner and overnight at the hotel

Day 13,

 

Hurghada/Cairo

After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and transfer to Hurghada international airport where this journey ends.

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