Dreams of Egypt
Dreams of Egypt
Dreams of Egypt
11 Days Starting and ending in UK
Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria, El Alamein, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Kom Umbu, Aswan, Abu Simbel Temples
Tour operator:
Tour code:
1999
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
8 - 18
Physical rating:
Physical Rating 1
Age range:
16-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Meat
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
From:
$5668
$5289 (USD)
including Flights from the UK
Operator discount: -$379
Tour Overview
Steeped in history, romance and legend, a tour of Egypt is one of the grandest adventures a traveller can enjoy. Discover the country from top to toe, from the shores of Alexandria to the immense temples at Abu Simbel, at Egypt’s southernmost edge. En route, be entranced by ancient pyramids, medieval catacombs, Coptic monasteries and colossal statues, and enjoy a 5* Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Fly To Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Fly to Cairo and transfer to your hotel in the city centre.
Day 2 : Pyramids Of Giza
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit Egypt's most iconic sites: the Pyramids of Giza and the unblinking Sphinx, along with the atmospheric Egyptian Museum with its collections of statues, mummies and pharaonic treasures. Later, explore the Khan el Khalili Bazaar, a souk famed for its precious and semiprecious jewellery.
Day 3 : Old Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Spend the morning exploring Cairo's oldest district, the Coptic Quarter, with its impressive churches and the Christian artefact collection at the Coptic Museum. Later, continue to Sakkara, an ancient necropolis famed for its painted catacombs and the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Tonight's dinner will be at the revolving restaurant atop Cairo Tower – the best viewpoint in the city.
Day 4 : Explore Alexandria
Location: Alexandria
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take the desert road to Alexandria, on the coast. This afternoon, you'll discover Alexandria's many highlights, from the Roman theatre to the atmospheric Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, dating back to the 2nd century. Pause for a photo at the renovated 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, once one of the most important defensive strongholds of Africa's Mediterranean coastline.
Day 5 : El Alamein And Monastery Of St Macarius
Location: El Alamein, Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning, we visit El Alamein, the site of two key battles in WWII. The Allied victory in the second battle was instrumental in ending the Axis threat to Egypt. Explore the military museum and war cemeteries before travelling southeast back to Cairo. Stop en route to visit the still-active Monastery of St Macarius, inhabited by Coptic Orthodox monks since the 4th century AD.
Day 6 : Cruise The Nile River
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: 5* Nile Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take a short one-hour flight from Cairo to Luxor, where we transfer to the port and board your 5* Nile cruise ship for our four-night cruise. Refresh yourself before this afternoon's excursions around Luxor's East Bank. Begin at the Temple Complex of Karnak, famed for the majestic Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic stone columns, along with the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the Sacred Lake.
Day 7 : Explore The West Bank
Location: Valley of the Kings
Accommodation: 5* Nile Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Explore the West Bank of Luxor, one of Egypt's most stunning landscapes. Admire the mysterious Colossi of Memnon statues en route to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the gigantic funerary complex of Egypt's second-ever female Pharaoh. This afternoon, visit the Valley of the Kings, resting place of many pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Here, visit the tomb of Tutankhamun along with other richly-painted tombs of your choice. Tonight, we sail for Esna.
Day 8 : Kom Ombo
Location: Kom Umbu
Accommodation: 5* Nile Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a morning visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's most beautiful and well-preserved temples, dating back to the 3rd century BC. Return to the ship for lunch as you cruise on to the town of Kom Ombo, where we visit the unusual double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus and Sobek. Sail on to Aswan, where we dock for the next two nights.
Day 9 : Discover Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: 5* Nile Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Discover the many highlights of Aswan on this full-day tour. Visit the 111-metre tall Aswan High Dam, see the Unfinished Obelisk in place at Aswan's ancient quarry, and visit the Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island. After lunch, embark on a felucca (traditional Nile sailing boat) and cruise to Elephantine Island and Kitchener's Island, where we visit the botanical gardens.
Day 10 : Abu Simbel
Location: Abu Simbel Temples, Aswan, Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark the ship and journey southwest to the iconic twin temples of Abu Simbel, at Egypt's furthest edge. This atmospheric temple complex, perhaps the greatest in Egypt, is dedicated to Ramesses II, often considered the greatest pharaoh of the New Kingdom. Admire its many halls and imposing statues before returning to Aswan for your flight back to Cairo.
Day 11 : Depart Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
What's Included
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Meals
As listed within the itinerary
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All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
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Fully Guided
Touring with guides
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Entrance Fees
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International Travel
International flights from the UK and current taxes (flights based on London Heathrow departures). Flight upgrades available on request
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Accommodation
4-star and 5-star accommodation & 5-star Nile cruise
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Country Entry Visas
Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping paid locally USD$ 110
Check out our Q&As
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What is the fitness level required to do this tour?
Low.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping to be paid locally, approx US$ 110
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
Yes, from/to the UK. Flights are based on London Heathrow departures
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What is the maximum group size?
18 people
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes
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Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?
Yes, for UK & EU passport holders
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
Yes. Visa costs for UK & EU passport holders are included. Non-UK and EU passport holders are required to arrange their own visas
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What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?
4* and 5*, as well as a stay on a 5* Nile cruise
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Yes, please ask for details.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.
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Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?
Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.
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Do you allow children on your tours?
We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.
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Free Date Changes
Wendy Wu allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Wendy Wu requires a minimum deposit of 350 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 75 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of wendy wu charges.
Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 41 days before tour starts: Forfeit 60% of booking price.
At 27 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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How we Keep you safe on our Tours
Your safety and well-being will always be our Number 1 priority which is why we’ve instituted the most stringent COVID health and safety protocols on all of our tours. Here is a brief summary of the steps we are taking to ensure you will be safe, secure and satisfied when you travel with us.
Guides and National Escorts
Our National Escorts and guides will conduct a Health and Safety briefing with you before the tour begins and will help everyone ensure they adhere to social distancing, hygiene practises and local regulations. They will carry a supply of face masks and hand sanitiser for you to use free of charge and will, of course, observe the highest level of personal hygiene at all times.
Should anyone on the group fall ill your National Escort will ensure the individual receives swift medical attention and can only return to the group once cleared to do so.
Transport & Sightseeing
Vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant after each excursion service, overnight and between different groups.
You will always have at least one seat between you and your fellow tourers, hand sanitiser will be given to the group on each embarkation and vehicles will be thoroughly ventilated prior to passengers boarding.
Drivers will always embark vehicles after clients, disembark the group vehicle prior to clients disembarking, and maintain social distancing and a high level of personal hygiene at all times.
Your guides will assess the situation on the ground avoiding large crowds – where possible, alter timings and splitting the group into smaller sizes.
Accommodation
Wendy Wu Tours will only offer hotels that have undergone a detailed hygiene assessment, have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with government standards.
We will ensure these protocols include staff practising social distancing and wearing appropriate PPI, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in all areas and food safety.
Dining
All the restaurants we visit will be researched and inspected regularly to ensure that they follow the strictest health, cleanliness and safety guidelines.
All waiting staff will wear face masks and gloves and we will arrange à la carte dining, waiter-served meals or waiter-assisted buffets throughout the tour. We will not share open-buffet meals with other hotel or restaurant guests.
Hand sanitiser will be provided to the group before and after every food and beverage service.