8 Days Egypt Tour Safari
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This comprehensive, multi-8 Days Egypt Tour Safari gives you a personalized tour of Egypt from north to south and serves as the best introduction to the country. Slumber soundly in accommodations with all you need, including an overnight cruise on the Nile from Luxor to Aswan. A hot air balloon trip over the Valley of the Kings and a visit of Abu Simbel accompanied by an Egyptologist are two other attractions.
8 Days Egypt Tour Safari Itinerary in Details
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DAY1: Arrival Cairo International Airport
Arrive at the Cairo International Airport, where our helpful representative will be waiting for you. You will be given the essential information about Cairo by our qualified representative. You are in Cairo, the location of the actual history, so open your eyes. Egyptian hotel for the night
DAY2: Explore The Great Pyramids-Sphinx
After breakfast, visit one of the magnificent global wonders, the huge pyramids. You will be picked up from your accommodation by our Egyptology tour guide and driven to the vicinity of the pyramids. Visit the three impressive Giza pyramids. Taking unique pictures of the huge pyramids is fascinating. Visit the Valley Temple, which is one of the best-maintained temples. Go to the mythical statue known as the Sphinx, which symbolizes the strength of the lion and the wisdom of man by having a human head and a lion’s body. Return to your accommodation for dinner and overnight stay.
DAY3: Explore The Luxor & Nile Cruise
Today, we will travel to Luxor, the most renowned city in Egypt, via train. Set sail on a Nile cruise to discover the splendor of Egyptian culture. After lunch, our Egyptology tour guide will promptly pick you up to begin our fantastic tour of Egypt’s greatest temple, Karnak. Drive there to visit the Luxor Temple, a tiny yet lovely temple. Enjoy a disco party after dinner, which will be handled by the ship staff.
DAY4: Experience The Hot Air Balloon And Valley Of The Kings
Get up early in the morning in Luxor to go on a thrilling hot air balloon ride. . From your Luxor cruise, our representative will pick you up and take you to the West Bank so you can go hot air ballooning. Start your hot air balloon journey over the largest outdoor museum, Luxor. After the “life trip,” as they like to call it, we immediately begin our next tour to the west bank of Luxor.
Try to pay close attention as your knowledgeable tour guide explains the history of the Valley of the Kings and the notable tombs there, including Tutankhamun’s tomb. After the fantastic tour of the kings, travel to the queen Hatsheput’s temple and learn about her secrets. Once more, the cruise will depart from Luxor’s east bank. Be prepared to capture unique images of both sides of the Nile where you will discover both Nubian and Egyptian cultures, small boats, Nubian people, villages, and authentic Egyptian culture all around you. Bypass the well-known Esna lock.
DAY5: Edfu Temple AndKom Ombo Temple
Enjoy a wonderful experience and get a taste of the local culture when you ride in a carriage to the Edfu Temple. Return to the cruise and keep sailing until you reach Kom Ombo. While sailing, savor your Egyptian tea on the sun deck. Make a pit stop to see the Kom Ombo temple around sunset. Return to the ship and continue sailing in the direction of Aswan, a stunning city made famous by Nubian culture. Cruise the Nile all night.
DAY6: Abu Simbel & Aswan
Today It is time to visit the Abu Simbel temples, one of Egypt’s most significant sites, at around five in the morning. In the afternoon you will go back to Aswan after the wonderful excursion. You will be picked up on schedule by our Egyptology tour guide, where we will begin our beautiful journey to see the well-known high dam in Aswan. To get to the Philae Island Temple, we will take a motorboat over there. Transfer in comfort from the fantastic tour to the Aswan train station for your train back to Cairo.
DAY7: Transfer To Cairo
When you get to Cairo, check into your hotel. The day is free. However you can as well as enjoy optional activities.
DAY8: Departure
Have a nice breakfast. In accordance with your desire, you will travel today for your final destination—your hotel in Cairo or the Cairo International Airport—carrying special images and indelible memories.
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GENERAL INFORMATION ON AN EGYPT SAFARIENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All visitors to Egypt must have a valid passport with at least 4 consecutive blanks pages. Any applicable visa and/or relevant documentation are the responsibility of the traveller. For further information on Visa requirements visitors are advised to contact their nearest Egypt Embassy or Consulate.
LANGUAGE:English
TIME: GMT +3
VOLTAGE: 220 Volts/AC50Hz. Sockets are UK style, 3 pin square plugs. Power is from the government in the city/major towns and generator with inverter back up in the Safari Lodges and Camps.
CURRENCY: Foreign currency must be changed at the Bank, Bureau de Change, and Hotel/Safari lodge/Camp/Resort.  Major Credit Cards, Master card, Visa, American Express, are usually accepted throughout the country. Where credit cards are accepted, the payment will normally be recorded in US$ regardless of the card’s default currency.
CLOTHING: Dress is mainly informal and should be comfortable as well as practical. Something warm should be brought along for early morning and evenings. Safari clothes are available from hotels/lodges/camps.
BAGGAGE: Where possible, travel light. Baggage space on safari is limited to medium suitcase or soft bag per person plus reasonable amount of hand luggage. There is 15 Kilogram per person limit on all flights to the wildlife sanctuaries. Excess luggage must be stored in your arrival hotel.
WATER: You will find many different of opinion of what is safe and what is not. We recommend for peace of mind, to drink local Bottled Mineral water. It is important to drink plenty of water especially during the hotter months. We would recommend that guests drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water per day to limit the effects of dehydration.
HEALTH; East Africa is a safe and secure destination; however, it is a good idea to take a few precautions. Kindly consult your GP or local doctor at least 6 weeks before you travel, with regards: Malaria prophylactics. East Africa is a known malaria area and preventive measures are essential. You are advised to take one of the recommended anti-malarial drugs. Be sure to wear long sleeved shorts and trousers after sunset and spray the exposed parts of your body with a mosquito repellent spray Remember to protect yourself from direct sun rays with sunscreen cream or safari hat.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: For those guests with specific dietary requirement, please ensure we are notified prior to travel
GRATUITIES: As a guideline and dependent on how happy you are, we would suggest the following: The General Hotel/Lodge/Camp Staff – Approximately U$ 10.00 per person per day Driver Guides – Approximately US$ 15.00 to US$ 20.00 per person per day.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Please be careful when photographing public buildings, airports, bridges, the national flag and people in uniform. Ensure that you have sought permission before photographing local people and their villages. If in doubt, please check with your guide.
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