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Cairo City Break

4 days
Start and end in Cairo
4.5 (895 reviews)
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 99
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo

    Cairo

    Optional Activities

    • Extra day in Cairo - pre-tour
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  2. Day 2

    Cairo - Giza - Saqqara

    Cairo - Giza - Saqqara
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Giza pyramids
    • Visit to the Sphinx
    • Guided tour of Saqqara

    Optional Activities

    • Climbing inside one of the pyramids (limited tickets available - cannot be guaranteed)
    Landmarks
    Pyramid of Khufu
    Pyramid of Khafre
    Pyramid of Menkaure
    Great Sphinx of Giza
    Step Pyramid of Djeser
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  3. Day 3

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner cruise on River Nile with Sufi and belly dancer performances)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Grand Egyptian Museum
    • Visit to the Citadel
    • Visit to Khan al Khalili bazaar
    • Dinner cruise on River Nile with entertainment
    Landmarks
    Grand Egyptian Museum
    Citadel of Saladin
    Khan al Khalili
    River Nile
  4. Day 4

    Cairo to Airport

    Cairo to Airport
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Extra day in Cairo - post-tour
    • Day trip to Alexandria
    • Day trip to Valley of the Whales

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Rating
4.5 (895 reviews)
Response time
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Response rate
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Cancellation policy

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    Asked on July 11th, 2023

    How much is the hotel upgrade and how do you select the option to upgrade?

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    • Encounters TravelOperatorWritten July 2023

      The online itinerary is based on a 3-star hotel. This quotation is based on a 5-star hotel, Sheraton Hotel. The only available room is a club room which is at a higher category than the standard rooms. The price for one person is US$2055 for travel between 6 and 9 October 2023.

      Included:
      3 nights accommodation in 3-star hotel (upgrades available)
      All meals indicated in the itinerary (3 breakfasts, one dinner)
      24hr airport arrival and departure transfers at the start and end of your trip
      Professional Egyptologist tour guide for all sightseeing tours
      Services of our team of permanent representatives in Cairo
      Private AC vehicles for all road journeys indicated

      Excluded:
      International flights
      Travel insurance (compulsory)
      Egyptian Tourist Visa
      Meals, drinks & snacks not mentioned in the itinerary
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