Included in this offer :

• 9-day/8-night group tour
• Accommodation in a 5-star hotel (local standards) in Cairo for 3 nights
• Accommodation in a 5-star hotel (local standards) in Hurghada for 5 nights
• Board according to itinerary
• Flights departing from the city of your choice (with the offer Transport included)
• Shared round-trip airport-hotel and inter-hotel transfers on a shuttle or local bus
• Excursions and visits mentioned in the itinerary
• A sound and light show at the pyramids
• A day including activities in Luxor
• A local Egyptologist guide for the duration of the stay
• Welcome and assistance at the airport

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EGYPT WITH 3 STOPS - VISITS INCLUDED

The Egyptian adventure begins in Cairo on the Giza plateau, facing the legendary pyramids guarded by the Sphinx. Then on to Luxor and Hurghada

Your itinerary day by day:

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
Day 2: Visit to the Giza Plateau,** followed by an afternoon visit to the National Museum of Antiquities
Day 3:** Transfer to Hurghada, and rest of the day at leisure
Day 4: Sea excursion to discover the coral reefs of the Red Sea
Day 5: Transfer to Luxor, visit the city of Thebes, then visit the temple of Karnak and the temple of Queen Hateshpsut
Day 6: Free day in Hurghada
Day 7: Free day in Hurghada
Day 8: Free day in Hurghada
Day 9:** Departure from Cairo, flight home

Please note:
- Please note that overnight stays may vary according to your arrival date and time
- The order of visits may also be modified due to local constraints, but all visits mentioned in the program will be carried out.
- Boats and hotels are rated 5* according to local standards, which may differ from French 5* standards.

• The boat photos shown in the photo gallery correspond to the different boats available for this cruise.
  - The person who welcomes you is not a guide, but a companion who will help you with the formalities.
  - The formalities may take some time.

Practical information:

• The guide will speak the language of the country where you booked your holiday.

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1: CAIRO

Arrival in Cairo.

Cairo is one of the largest cities in the world and spans the length of both sides of the Nile.

Welcome on arrival and assistance with entry requirements. Transfer to your hotel.

Settle in for your overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 2: CAIRO

Breakfast at the hotel.

Set off to visit the Giza Plateau and its incredible pyramids:
The Great Pyramid of Giza (the largest of the three, built around 2650 B.C.), one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one to have withstood the test of time. For more than 40 centuries, it was the highest monument built by man at 146 m high.
Khafre: the Pyramid of Khafre looks taller than Giza, but in reality, it is slightly smaller. The tilt angle is more emphasised, and it sits on slightly higher ground which is what creates this impression.
Menkaure: The tomb of King MenkauIt. At a height of 66 m, it is much smaller than the other two pyramids.
The Sphinx: A lion's body with a Pharaoh's head. Its role was to guard the entrance of the tomb against pillagers. It is 73 m long and 20 m high.

Lunch near the pyramids.

Visit to the Egyptian Museum, where treasures dating from the prehistoric age to the Roman period can be observed. You will see the well-known Tutankhamun, among other treasures. It houses over 250,000 items and is one of the largest museums in the world. It allows visitors to discover the history of ancient Egypt through 5 millennia.

Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel

DAY 3: CAIRO - HURGHADA

Transfer to your hotel in Hurghada (approximately 6 hour road trip).

Check-in at the hotel with the rest of the day free, so you can relax in the comfortable facilities on offer at your all-inclusive hotel.

DAY 4: HURGHADA

Sea trip to discover the Red Sea's coral reefs.

Snorkelling with flippers, mask and snorkel.

Enjoy a boat cruise to areas of the sea where dolphins can be found, with the opportunity to swim with them.

Lunch on board (drinks included)

DAY 5: HURGHADA - LOUXOR - HURGHADA

Transfer by minibus to Luxor

You will explore the ancient Thebes, the city with the hundred doors of the God Amon, capital of Upper Egypt and of the whole country during the XVIIIth dynasty.

The visit of one of the two world famous temples dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, the master of the gods and Lord of the Theban Triad:
The Temple of Karnak: The most theological ever built here over 2000 years, the faith of men paid tribute to the same god: Amun. The greatest kings followed one another there. The name "Karnak" which means fortress dates back to the Islamic conquest. You will go to discover the sites of the West bank of the Nile.

You will be amazed by the immense complex of Deir el-Bahari which includes the Temple of Queen Hateshpsut unique in Egypt, because it is partly dug in the rock and rises on three terraces connected by central ramps. a unique building located in the hollow of the mountain.

In the incredible Valley of the Kings where you will visit two tombs of Kings and that of a Queen. From the 18th dynasty onwards, and throughout the new empire, the pharaohs will no longer be buried in temples or monuments dedicated to their last journey. It is on the other side of the Nile, on the western bank, the land of the Beyond, that Thutmose I and all the pharaohs who will succeed him will decide to be buried in the temples of the Nile

You will visit the Temple of Ramses III. The funerary temple of Ramses III is the most accomplished example of monumental art under the Ramessides. The last great builder of ancient Egypt, the pharaoh undertook the reopening of the great construction sites abandoned since Ramesses II, and built the vast royal temple of Medinet-Habu, south of the Theban necropolis.

Return to Hurghada (about 6 to 8 hours).
Night at the hotel.

DAY 6: HURGHADA

Free day

Excursion available at an additional cost, to be booked and paid for on-site with our local representative:

Safari and Quad: Opt for a change of scenery in the calm of the desert by leaving in a 4x4, crossing the dunes and visiting the Bedouins, camel ride, quad biking, trying their traditional meals, oriental performance, dancing under the stars and making unforgettable memories (scarf and glasses not included).

DAY 7: HURGHADA

Free day

Excursion available at an additional cost, to be booked and paid for on-site with our local representative:

Diving session or beginner's lesson: Go scuba diving to create unforgettable memories. Learn how to take underwater photos and videos. Two dives per day with an instructor. Lunch on board (drinks included).

DAY 8: CAIRO

Lunch at the hotel in Hurghada and transfer to your hotel in Cairo(Approximately 6h).

Lunch on the way.

You will be greeted by our local team on arrival at your hotel in Cairo.

Free time to enjoy your last moments in Cairo.

Return to the hotel.

Dinner and overnight stay in Cairo.

Activity available at an additional cost, to be booked and paid for on-site with our local representative:

Sound and Lights at the Pyramids: In the early evening, enjoy an incredible sound and light show revealing the history and many secrets of the pyramids and the Sphinx. Go back in time and discover the different techniques behind their construction and how they have been preserved over the centuries.

DAY 9: CAIRO

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to the airport to catch your return flight.

Your Accommodation

During your tour, you will stay in the five-star hotels (local standards) mentioned or similar for 8 nights:

Cairo: Five-star Concorde El Salam Hotel & Casino (local standards) or similar

Hurghada: Five-star Sea Star Beau Rivage (local standards) or similar

Your full-board package

Your stay will be on a full-board basis from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 9 (excluding drinks and bottled water)

You will enjoy the all-inclusive package in Hurghada (days 6 and 7).

Tap water in Egypt is not drinkable.

GOOD TO KNOW

Tips: "baksheesh"! A word that you will soon get to know! If it is easy to refuse to the solicitors, on the other hand, it is part of the customs and comes to reward a work and a service well done. The gratification of the guides is never included. It is left to the appreciation of each one. (different from the obligatory service fees)

A paid Wifi connection may be offered on the boat during the cruise, only at the reception. However, we cannot guarantee the quality of the connection that will be available during your stay

The baggage allowance for the domestic flight is 23 kg in the hold per person, and a small bag in the cabin of 7 kg maximum. Any additional kilo will be charged on site.

The level of control at the airport in Egypt can be important and random depending on the number of tourists, which is why the guide anticipates the schedules as much as possible. During the excursions, you will be grouped with other participants.

This package includes periods of free time during which you can walk around at your convenience. However, you will have to pay for the trips you make. The options are extra, to be paid on the spot with your guide or local representative.

A SIM card can be purchased on site from the local representative and/or guide for 7€

The order of the visits can be modified due to local imperatives (navigation time, passage of locks, but the visits mentioned are respected)

The rhythm of the visits can be important (see all the visits included in the detail day by day), which implies waking up very early in the morning (outside the periods of navigation of the boat)

Egypt is a cultural destination.

**For those who book the "hotel only" package (without international flights), please provide us with your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form located in "Help and contact" at the bottom of the page, so that we can organize your transfers.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes. Please note that alcohol abuse is harmful to your health, and is to be consumed with moderation.

You must be of legal age and able to produce an identification document in order to enter the casinos. Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

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Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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NEED HELP FINALISING YOUR BOOKING?

020 3318 2660
Everyday from 8am-8pm (Local rates apply)

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