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Egypt is still and always worth a trip. We invite you to understand the millennia-old history of the country as well as to experience unique landscapes, friendly people and a special liveliness. Few countries in the world offer such a variety of history and natural wonders, the magic of which almost no one can escape.

Day 1: Airport - Hotel

When you arrive, you'll be picked up from Cairo International Airport, then check in to the Hotel.

Welcome by our guide, who explains the program for the next few days and, of course, is happy to answer any questions.

Overnight Pearl Hotel or similar.

Day 2: Pyramids - Sphinx

Today you'll explore the last remaining wonder of the ancient world; standing for nearly 4,000 years, the extraordinary Giza Pyramids. An Egyptologist tour guide will be accompanying with a lot of information’s.

Overnight Pearl Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 3: Museum - Khan El Khalili - Luxor (Sleeper Train)

No Egypt vacation is complete without a visit to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo. With over 120,000 artifacts, the museum houses an unbelievable exhibit depicting ancient Egypt's prime. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jewelry and, of course, King Tutankhamen's treasures - it's all there.

Khan el-Khalili is a famous bazaar and souq in the historic center of Cairo, Egypt. Established as a center of trade in the Mamluk era and named for one of its several historic caravanserais, the bazaar district has since become one of Cairo's main attractions for tourists and Egyptians alike.

Transfer to Station.

Overnight Sleeper Train to Luxor. (B/D)

Day 4: Valley of Kings - Hatshepsut Temple

Upon arrival at the train station, the local guide will be waiting for you to take you to the hotel. After checking in, the Valley of the Kings is on the agenda. This divine place was once called the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh, or the Place of Truth, and it has 63 magnificent royal tombs. It is the burial site of almost all of the pharaohs from the 18th, 19th, and 20th dynasties.

Overnight Luxor Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 5: Karnak Temple - Luxor Temple

Luxor Sightseeing (East Bank)

Visit the age-old Temples of Karnak and Luxor Temple on the Nile's East Bank. You'll admire its columns, courts and statues. Karnak was a cult temple dedicated to Amun, Mut und Khonsu. It is the largest religious building ever constructed. Although the mudbrick houses and palaces of Thebes have disappeared, its stone temples have survived. The most beautiful of these is the temple of Luxor. Largely built by the New Kingdom pharaohs Amenhotep III (1390–1352 BC) and Ramses II (1279–1213 BC), this temple is a strikingly graceful monument in the heart of the modern town.

Overnight Luxor Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 6: Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan

Today you drive to Aswan by car and visit Edfu and Kom Ombo along the way.

The Temple of Edfu was buried for centuries under sand and silt until the nineteenth century, when French Egyptologist Auguste Mariette rediscovered the site. The complex is one of the most well-preserved sites in Egypt today; its architecture is very much intact, and the building contains a wealth of legible inscriptions on its walls. It is dedicated to the falcon god, Horus.

Kom Ombo Temple is one of the oldest and important temples in Egypt its built for Sobek the crocodile god and Haroeris god.

Overnight Aswan Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 7: Aswan - Philae - High Dam 

There is much to discover in and around Aswan but rest assured, you'll be taken to the best and most worthwhile attractions and historic sites. You'll explore sites of cultural heritage from the time of the Pharaohs, such as the Temple of Philae and the Noble tombs on the west bank of the Nile.

Overnight Aswan Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 8: Aswan - Hamata (Marsa Alam)

The journey continues by car from Aswan to Hamata, Marsa Alam region. Prepare to check into a little piece of paradise on the shores of the Read Sea. Wadi Lahmi Azur Resort, the ultimate choice for exceptional diving adventures and pure relaxation. Discover endless, unspoiled reef gardens teeming

with tropical fish and fauna that would satisfy any avid deep sea diver. Spend long hours lazing on our secluded private beach. Have a Gabbana (local coffee in the Bedouin Tent) and take a deep breath of fresh air.

Overnight Wadi Lahmy Azur Resort or similar. (B/L/D)

Day 9 - 12: Wadi Lahmy Azur Resort

It is time to relax and enjoy the beautiful hotel complex with good food and friendly people.

But you are also welcome to book an optional day trip to the nearby Wadi El Gemal. This National park impresses with its beautiful landscape, interesting flora and fauna, Roman ruins, rock engravings and more. It takes you out of your known world to part of the unknown-almost-untouched one.

For more infos please contact service@dabuka.de or our guide in Cairo.

Overnight Wadi Lahmy Azur Resort or similar. (B/L/D)

Day 13:  Hamata - Cairo

Get back to City life. Transfer to Cairo by Car.

Overnight Pearl Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 14: Museum of Civilization

As a new home for the mummies and many other old treasures, it is particularly worthwhile to go there with our guide, who knows a lot about history and is a master in explaining it.

Overnight Pearl Hotel or similar. (B)

Day 15: Hurghada - Cairo & Dapartue

Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer from Hotel to Airport to get your flight home.

Or joining an extension program. (B)

  • Private Tour
  • 13 Hotel accommodation
  • 1 night sleeper train
  • meals: 14 B/ 5 L/ 6 D
  • all transfers
  • Program like mentioned above,
  • Local guides in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Archeological Entry fees
  • National Park entry fees.
  • Travel insurance and all kind of insurances.
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned.
  • Tips for guide, drivers...
  • Anything that is not mentioned in the program.

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