CSDR: EGYPT
March 17 – 26, 2023
Be dazzled by the majestic Pyramids of Giza. See the modern library in Alexandria. Explore Philae Temple and High Dam at Aswan. Be awed by the spectacular Abu Simbel Temple. Cruise along the Nile River. See the tombs at the Valley of Kings and the Valley of Queens. Be perplexed by the hieroglyphics at Abydos Temple. Wander along the columns at Luxor Temple, considered the gem of all temples.
$500
Deposit Per Person
TBD
Limit reservation to 1 person per registration.
11
Days
10
Maximum People
11 DAYS. FULL OF ACTIVITIES, MARCH 17 - 26, 2023.
DAY 1
Arrival into Cairo. Your guide will meet you at the airport, and take you to hotel to rest up. Welcome dinner. Stay in Cairo for 4 nights.
DAY 2
Visit Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt. See the colossal statue of Ramses II. See the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara. See the magnificent Great Pyramids of Giza – Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure. Have a panoramic picture of three pyramids before seeing the Great Sphinx.
DAY 3
Drive 2.5 hours to Alexandria, which is the most important coastal city built by Alexander the Great. Visit the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa, Bibliotheca Alexandriana, The royal gardens of Montazah Palace, Haramlek Palace and Salamlek Palace. Return to Cairo.
DAY 4
The morning takes us to Old Cairo. St. Sergius and Bacchus Coptic Orthodox Church, which contains the cave where Mary, Joseph and Jesus hid from the Romans. Egyptian Museum, with a massive and rare 5,000+ year collection of Egyptian antiquities. See the middle coffin, inner coffin and death mask of King Tutankhamun. Afterwards, we head over to Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
DAY 5
Morning flight from Cairo to Aswan. Visit the High Dam. Unfinished Obelisk to see how ancient Egyptians cut these huge stone pillars. Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. Enjoy a romantic felucca boat cruise in the afternoon around Elephantine Island, and a view of the Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan.
DAY 6
3.5 hour drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel in the early morning. Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari. Return to Aswan to embark on a cruise. Stay on Nile Cruise for 3 nights.
DAY 7
Morning visit at the Great Temple of Edfu, which is believed to be built on top of the location where the infamous battle of Horus, the falcon god, and Seth, the god of chaos, took place. Continue on cruise for the rest of afternoon towards Esna. After crossing the Esna Lock, continue towards Luxor.
DAY 8
West Bank of the Nile. Visit Valley of the Kings, which is the burial place for most of the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom period. Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Dire el-Bahary. Colossi of Memnon. Return to cruise.
DAY 9
At 6:00 am, we travel for 2.5 hours from Luxor to Abydos. Visit Seti I Temple (also known as Abydos Temple), which is considered one of most impressive structures still standing. Return to Luxor and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Luxor.
DAY 10
East Bank of the Nile. Visit Karnak Temple, known as the “Temple of All Temples” in Egypt. See the obelisks, the sacred lake and the great hypostyle hall. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amon Ra, then the Luxor Temple. Late afternoon flight from Luxor to Cairo. Transfer to hotel. Farewell dinner. Overnight in Cairo.
DAY 11
Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
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HERE ARE ALL THE DETAILS ABOUT THE TOUR
WHAT TO EXPECT?
- Tour will be confirmed when we meet the minimum number of participants.
- When the tour is confirmed, additional deposits/payments may be required.
- Substantial amount of walking expected during the tour. Appropriate physical fitness is necessary.
- Please consult the most recent version of the HOT terms and conditions: Educational Tours.
- Tour itinerary and price are subject to change.
WHAT’S INCLUDED?
- 7 nights in 3-star or 4-star accommodations.
- 3 nights on luxury cruise in double cabins with private bathrooms.
- 23 meals: Breakfast (10), Lunch (8), Dinner (5)
- Services of a deaf Tour Leader on call 24 hours a day.
- Services of local deaf guides.
- All transportation expenses, including 2 domestic flights (Cairo > Aswan and Luxor > Cairo)
- All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary.
- Single entry Egyptian tourist e-Visa.
- Travel insurance.
- Most tips, except for your Tour Leader.
- Informative travel preparation packet.
WHAT’S EXCLUDED?
- Domestic and/or international airfares.
- All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.
- Any COVID-19 related tests.
Let's Get Started!
A $500 deposit per person is required to reserve space on this tour.
The deposit is refundable until the tour is confirmed. For each reservation for any number of persons, only one person needs to be responsible for filling out the tour reservation form and making payments.
Please do not purchase travel insurance or make flight reservations until further notice from your tour manager. For more information about the tour itinerary or our refund policy, please refer to the following links:
If you have any questions about the tour itinerary or invoice.
Tour Contact:
Kimberly Davis
kdavis@csdr-cde.ca.gov
