Bill Verbrick

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Egypt total eclipse with Hurghada I 10 Days 09 nights I 03 Nights Cairo, 3 nights Cruise 3 night Hurghada Jul 27 - Aug 05 2027

9 nights
Small Group Expedition
Start City : cairo
End City : cairo
From 20 Pax To 100 Pax

Highlights:

  • GEM 
  • Civilization Museum 
  • Cidadel of Salah Eldeen
  •  Alabaster Mosque
  • Pyramids  
  • Sphinx
  • Memphis 
  • Sakkara
  • Old Cairo
  • Khan Al - Khalili 
  • Alexandria

Cruise Sightseeing:

  • Karnak Temple
  • Luxor Temple
  • New Sphinx avenue 
  • Hatshepsut Temple
  • Valley of Kings
  • Memnon 
  • Tombs of Rameses V & VI
  •  King Tut's Tomb 
  • Edfu Temple
  • Kom ombu Temple 
  • Aswan High Dam
  • Philae Temple
Your Experience

  • Day 1

    Jul 27 - Arrival at Cairo

    • After the arrival at Cairo International Airport, we offer the "meet and greet" service.  Afterward, our customers will be transferred to the hotel for check-in.


    Meals: No meals
    View Sonesta Cairo Hotel gallery

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  • Day 2

     Jul 28 - Cairo Tour (Grand Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza & the Great Sphinx)

    • Our day starts with a visit to the largest archaeological museum in the world, the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).  The new structure houses 100,000 masterpieces from several periods of Egypt's glorious history, 20,000 objects of which will be displayed for the first time such as King Tutankhamun's complete collection.
    • After touring the GEM, we will stop at a nice cozy restaurant to have lunch.
    •  We will, then, proceed to the one and only standing monument among the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Great Pyramid of Khufu, followed by The Pyramids of Khafra & Menkaura, the well-preserved valley temple of Khafra, and the Great Sphinx.


    Meals: Breakfast and lunch

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  • Day 3

    Jul 29 - Cairo Tour (National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Old Cairo, Citadel of Salah Eldeen) 

    • Start the day with a visit to the first authentic museum of civilization in Egypt.  The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) with 50,000 artifacts from the dawn of civilization to the present day.

    • Then, we will stop to have lunch in one of Cairo's best restaurants.

    • Stop for lunch, Continue the Cairo tour with a visit to The Citadel of Mohamed Ali (the Fortress of Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi), built in 1183 and overlooking the city from the Muqattam Hills. The structure, with its domes and minarets, looks over a number of important buildings, including the Alabaster Mosque. Its domed interior, used by Moslems for daily prayers, is a spectacular sight of twinkling lights and beautiful mosaics.

    • A free tour in Khan Al-Khalili Market, which is one of the oldest and oldest Egyptian markets, where it is fun to shop and enjoy watching various Egyptian antiques and gifts throughout historical times, where you can buy souvenirs for you and your friends to remind you of your trip in Egypt


    Meals: Breakfast and lunch

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  • Day 4

    Jul 30 - Travel to Aswan, Nile Cruise Sightseeing

    • Early morning, you will arrive at Cairo International Airport to catch the flight to Aswan.
    • Upon arrival, you will then reach the luxuries Nile Cruise, where you will spend the next three nights, to start your relaxing tour sailing from Aswan to Luxor.
    • After having lunch, the Nile Cruise excursion will start by visiting The Aswan High Dam followed by Philae Temple.
    • At night you may choose the Optional breathtaking Sound and Light show at Philae Temple.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
    View Royal Signature gallery

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  • Day 5

    Jul 31 - Kom Ombo, Edfu 

    • Optional Abu Simple Tour by bus 
    • We will sail to Kom Ombo in the early morning and visit the Temple of Kom Ombo.
    • Sail to Edfu for having dinner and overnight.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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  • Day 6

    Aug 01 - Temple of Edfu

    • Arrive at Edfu and visit the Temple of Edfu.  We will then return to the Nile Cruise for lunch while heading to Luxor.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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  • Day 7

    Aug 02 - Watch the total solar eclipse, travel to Hurghada

    • Start of Partial:    Mon, Aug 2, 2027, at 10:19 am EET
      Start of Totality:    Mon, Aug 2, 2027, at 11:39 am EET
      End of Totality:    Mon, Aug 2, 2027, at 1:22 pm EEST
      End of Partial:    Mon, Aug 2, 2027, at 2:39 pm EEST
    • A private transfer from Luxor to Hurghada is provided. Approximate travel time is four hours and 30 minutes.
    • the rest of the day free

     


    Meals: Breakfast
    View Stella Makadi Beach Resort gallery

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  • Day 8

    Aug 03 - A Change of Scenery

    • This afternoon, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace or relax at your hotel.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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  • Day 9

    Aug 04 - Relax and Recharge

    • Relax in the serene luxurious setting of Hurghada, where you can enjoy the breathtaking underwater scenery in the warm waters of the Red Sea. Sign up for a wide range of optional activities at your resort (not included in the tour cost and payable directly to the hotel) such as deep sea fishing, thrilling boat excursions, scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, or even sea canoeing.


    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

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  • Day 10

     Aug 05 - Final departure

    • Fly to Cairo then transfer to your terminal for final transfer.


    Meals: Breakfast

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Luxury Accommodation:

  • Jul 27 - 30: Sonesta Cairo Hotel or similar - on bed & breakfast 
  • Jul 30 - Aug 02: Royal signature Nile Cruise or similar  - on full board
  • Aug 02 - Aug 05: Stella Di Mare Makadi bay - on full board

Transfers:

  • Jul 27: Arrival transfer to your Hotel from Cairo Airport
  • Jul 30: Transfer from your hotel to Cairo airport to fly to Aswan
  • Jul 30: Transfer from Aswan Airport to Your Nile Cruise
  • Aug 02: Transfer from your Cruise to your hotel in Hurghada
  • Aug 05: Transfer from your hotel to Hurghada Airport to fly to Cairo
  • Aug 05: Transfer to your terminal

Sightseeing:

  • Jul 28: Full-day pyramids, Sphinx, and Grand Egyptian Museum includes Guiding, Lunch, Entrance  fees, and A/C Bus model 2022: 
  • Jul 29: Full-day Cairo National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, Citadel of Salah Eldeen, Alabaster Mosque, and Khan Al-Khalili Market, including Guiding, Lunch, Entrance  fees, and A/C Bus model 2022
  • Jul 30 - Aug 02: 4 Days cruise Sightseeing as per program includes Guiding, Entrance  fees, and A/C Bus model 2022

Free Items:

  • Camel ride on the second day.

Domestic flights

  • CAI -> ASW
  • HRG -> CAI

Not included:

  • Visa $25
  • Tipping
  • International flights
  • any option tours 

Egypt is very safe to visit and the police, tourist police, and army are in prominence wherever you go, giving you a feel of being in secure surroundings. Egypt prides itself on its high safety record for tourists and will do all it can to maintain this.

Egyptian Arabic is the official and most widely spoken language in Egypt. English is taught in schools and is considered a secondary language that is most commonly used for tourism purposes.

The official currency of Egypt is the Egyptian Pound. Credit cards are accepted at most hotels, restaurants and upscale shops. There are also ATMs available at hotels and outside major banks dispensing local currency.

The best time to visit Egypt would be during the winter months, from October to April. The temperatures are mild and pleasant, although evenings can become quite cool. December through January are the peak tourist months so expect large crowds if travelling at this time. The best time to enjoy the beaches, without having to endure the large crowds of summer tourists, would be from March to May. Temperatures at this time are warm and tourist sites are not too crowded.

Egypt, being a predominantly Muslim country, is naturally conservative (not like the Gulf States or Saudi Arabia) but the average people are careful in what they wear. The dress code in Egypt for women is considered conservative by western standards and it is respectful to obey this code. For men it is not really an issue -- normal trousers and shirt or T-shirt are fine -- but in Cairo it would not be acceptable to wear short shorts or a tank tops/sleeveless tops. In the resorts like Sharm El Sheik, Hurghada, Sinai, etc. -- shorts are fine and it is very open and flexible. This also applies to ladies for the beach areas, but going into the market area in Hurghada, for example you may be more comfortable in trousers. Generally for men in Cairo or any city that is not on the sea side, remain with trousers (at tourist sites long loose shorts) or jeans and T-shirt , as even in Cairo, local people do not feel comfortable seeing a man in shorts. In Sea Side areas it's ok to walk in shorts, but once you enter a local restaurant or market, it's better to be more covered.

For the vast majority of travelers to Egypt, a valid passport and a travel visa is required. A visa can easily be purchased at the airport when you arrive. The cost for a single-entry, 30-day tourist visa is $25 (or equivalent in Euro), must be paid in cash (no credit or debit cards accepted), and your passport must be valid for at least six months. Citizens of all European countries, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, South Korea, Macedonia, New Zealand, Norway, Russia, Serbia, Ukraine and United States can obtain a visa upon arrival. (Egypt does allow visa-free access for certain countries such as Bahrain, Hong Kong, Kuwait, Lebanon, Macao, Oman, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, and Malaysia.) Visas can also be purchased beforehand through Egypt’s Visa e-Portal: https://visa2egypt.gov.eg. Forty-one different nationalities are eligible to purchase the e-visa, however, it’s far easier to simply buy the visa at the airport.

As with most European and North American countries, tipping is graciously accepted in Egypt. A 10% tip at restaurants and to guides and drivers is standard. Unfortunately, at major tourist sites like the Pyramids of Giza or the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, touts aggressively hustle for tips by allowing you to take photos in areas where it’s clearly posted as prohibited (such as inside the tombs). Please refrain from perpetuating this problem by not paying to take pictures.

Egypt has a voltage supply of 220V and the plugs are the 2-round pin type that are common throughout Europe.

As noted previously, Egypt is a Muslim country, therefore alcohol is not readily available outside of tourist areas and western-style hotels/resorts. Beer and wine is available for purchase on all Dragonfly Kite Safaris.