9 Days Egypt Safari Itinary in details

DAY1: Arrival In Cairo

Your trip will start when our representative welcomes you and helps you with the necessary paperwork for customs and immigration. He will then drive you to your hotel in Cairo in our luxurious vehicle.

DAY2: Visit Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Khan Khalili Bazaar

Today we will have breakfast at the hotel before embarking on a full-day trip. You will be driven to view the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx in the morning: the most well-known structures not only in ancient Egypt but also in all of antiquity! These enormous stone buildings were erected on a rocky plateau in the desert not far from the Nile some 4,500 years ago.

After lunch, you will be transported to the Egyptian Museum, where you may explore the countless chambers and galleries filled with thousands of artifacts while admiring King Tutankhamen’s marvels, such as his golden death mask. Before being brought back to your hotel for dinner, you’ll get the chance to check out Cairo’s ancient market.

DAY3: Explore Alexandria

Your day begins with breakfast in your hotel, followed by a trip to Alexandria in our air-conditioned car. You should take a tour of the catacombs (Kom el Shoqafa), where early Christians were interred, the Roman Amphitheatre, which was present in every town in the Roman Empire, the New Alexandria Library (Bibliotheca Alexandrina), which opened on October 16, 2002 and has eight million bookshelves and an eleven-story main reading room, as well as the Citadel of Qaitbay, which was the site of a battle in the year 1480 AD.

DAY4: Visit Citadel With Mohamed Ali Mosque, Old Cairo Churches

Following breakfast, you will be escorted to the Citadel of Saladin, a fortress that Muhammad Ali Pasha rebuilt to protect Cairo from the Crusaders and whose mosque is a “must-see,” which was constructed between 1176 and 1183 AD.

From here, you will be taken on a tour of some of Cairo’s most well-known churches, including The Hanging Church and the Church of St. George the Martyr, which were built into the Fort of Babylon’s walls and may be Cairo’s oldest structures; and the Church of Abu Serga (St. Sergius), where it is believed that the Holy Family sought refuge in a cave, and where a church was built to honor this event. Pilgrims travel to this region from all around the world. Lunch will be served at a nearby restaurant. You will be taken back to your hotel at the end of this thrilling day.

DAY5: Transfer To Hurghada

Your day begins with breakfast in your hotel, followed by checkout and the remainder of the day at your leisure. You will be driven to Hurghada (Red Sea) in the afternoon in our air-conditioned car, where you can check in to your hotel when you get there. You have the rest of the day to yourself, however there will be opportunities for diving, snorkeling, and other water sports.

DAY6-8: Stay At Leisure

This day is free for sunbathing, exploring, shopping, or participating in one of the various water sports activities accessible to you.

DAY9: Departure

Your final day begins with breakfast at the hotel and ends with check-out. You will then be driven to the airport for your final flight.

End of 9 Days Egypt Safari

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GENERAL INFORMATION ON A EGYPT SAFARI

ENTRY 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.