Tour Description

This Pink Lotus Egypt Tour blends the perfect balance of history, fun, relaxation and affordability.
You will stand in front of the Great Pyramid of Giza, even venturing high into the Kings Chamber if you want to. (optional extra ticket)
A must see is the optional day tour to Abu Simbel
Visit the Temples of Philae, Komombo Edfu Luxor & Karnak
Then we slow the pace down and visit the Red Sea, the dream of divers from all over the world.
Egypt has so much to offer you will want to come back again and again.

Group size 2-12
SUMMER USD1660 1 May to 30 September

PEAK USD1990 - Christmas/New Year/Easter

Single Supplement Applies

SUMMER USD465

PEAK USD620

Tour Highlights

Step Pyramid of Saqqara
Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx
Aswan, Philae Temple & Nubian Village
Optional Day Tour to Abu Simbel
Overnight on traditional Felucca
Komombo & Edfu Temples
Karnak & Luxor Temples
Valley of the Kings
Turquoise Blue waters of the Red Sea
Perfect balance of history, fun, sun and relaxation
Awesome Value -Full Meals and Drink package in Red Sea

Day 1: Arrival Day Cairo

Welcome to Egypt and the beginning of your once in a lifetime experience.
Our Pink Lotus Egypt Tours representative will meet and assist you through Cairo International Airport, then transfer to your hotel.
Meals are at your leisure today.
* Please note pre-accommodation is available if you prefer to arrive a day or two early and relax before the tour

Day 2: Saqqara Pyramids and Sphinx

After breakfast, check out of your room and you will meet your Egyptologist/Tour Guide at the hotel to start the journey at the very beginning, the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the first free standing building of stone in the whole world dating back to 2700 BC.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant before we explore the Giza Plateau, your chance to personally stand where the Ancient Egyptians stood thousands of years ago, next to the Great Pyramid of Cheops, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the only one that still exists.
There is the option to enter the Kings Chamber of the Great Pyramid (extra ticket)
We continue our adventure with a camel ride through the Sahara for those who are interested (optional extra cost).
We finish our visit to the plateau with the Guardian Angel of the area, the monolithic and iconic Sphinx.
The day is not over yet, we will now experience how the ancients recorded their history on the first paper ever produced, Papyrus, at a government regulated Papyrus Institute.
Later this evening we drive to Giza train station to board our overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 3: Aswan Philae Temple and Nubian Village

After breakfast, we arrive to Aswan, Egypt’s sunniest city. Our visit today is to the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to Goddess Isis. It was one of the most important pilgrimage centres in Egypt and the last Egyptian temple to remain in use.
Check into our next hotel located on the River Nile. Tolip Hotel, Aswan
Tonight we will enjoy a journey to the Nubian Village; mingle with the Nubians in this charming local area, a fun way to relax and soak up some of the region’s fascinating past.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 4: Abu Simbel OPTIONAL

OPTIONAL VISIT TO ABU SIMBEL USD120
An early start, but well worth it! We will take a 3 hour drive through the desert towards the border of Sudan to reach the spectacular and iconic Abu Simbel, Temple of Ramses II and also the Temple of his beloved wife Nefertari.
This temple complex was relocated in the 60’s in a huge engineering achievement due to the construction of the High Dam.
This evening we explore the colourful local markets in Aswan, a chance to work on your bargaining skills, try some local food and smoke shisha.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 5: Aswan Embark Felucca

After breakfast we will checkout of the hotel and enjoy the day sailing in style down the Nile on a traditional felucca (a flat bottom vessel that has been associated with the Nile since ancient times).
Overnight on board the felucca

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Day 6: Komombo and Edfu Temple

After breakfast, we disembark the mighty felucca and drive to Komombo, the dual temple of Horus & Sobek. Then we drive to Edfu, the most intact temple in Egypt, dedicated to Horus.
We continue our drive to Luxor and check into our hotel again on the edge of the Nile for 3 nights.
Dinner tonight will be at a local restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: Karnak and Luxor Temples

After breakfast we visit Karnak Temples at the East bank of the River Nile, the temple complex is huge, covering an area of 1 ½ x 3 km, dedicated to God Amun and was also the centre of his worship with his wife Mut and their son Khons.
Visit a local jewellery store where you can have your very own cartouche made before we leave Luxor.
This evening our special visit is to Luxor Temple. This temple is beautiful by day but even more spectacular by night.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 8: Valley of the Kings/Hatshepsut/Habu

Optional Hot Air Balloon, a bird’s eye view over the two banks of the River Nile in historical Thebes (Luxor).
After breakfast we drive to the West Bank to visit The Valley of the Kings, climb down into the spectacularly decorated tombs of the Pharaohs.
After that, we visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the first female ruler of ancient Egypt with the full authority of a pharaoh.
Then we visit Habu Temple of Ramses III where he commemorate his victory over sea people.
Today we will visit a local alabaster factory and see how the hand-made pieces are created.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Hurghada Red Sea

After breakfast check-out of hotel and drive to Hurghada
Settle in for a few days of sun, sand and the beautiful turquoise water of the Red Sea.
This area boasts some of the most spectacular diving and snorkelling in the world.
Optional tours including snorkelling are available and can be booked on arrival at hotel.
Our booking includes a comprehensive meal and drinks package for the duration of our stay here in Hurghada.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner + Soft Drinks

Day 10: Hurghada Red Sea

Enjoy the sun, snorkelling or dive in one of the most famous dive spots in the world.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Soft Drinks

Day 11: Hurghada Red Sea

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner + Soft Drinks

Day 12: Red Sea to Cairo

After our few days of sun, snorkeling and relaxation, we enjoy some breakfast before we depart the Red Sea and drive to back Cairo.

Meals: Breakfast

Day 13: Egyptian Museum, Saladin Citadel, Old Coptic Cairo, Khan El-Khalili Market

After breakfast we step into the energy of the city that never sleeps; we experience the crazy Cairo traffic as we drive into downtown Cairo and Tahrir Square, scene of the 2011 revolution and location of the Egyptian Museum.
The current Egyptian Museum is overflowing with ancient artifacts and would take many, many visits to see it in its entirety so we highlight the best of the best.
This afternoon we will visit a local perfume and essence factory to learn about Oils that date back to the time of the Pharaoh’s. Here at the perfumery you can also purchase the base oil of your favourite fragrance.
Continue driving to the area of Coptic Cairo to visit The Church of Virgin Mary “the hanging church” and The Church of St. Sergius where the Holy Family stayed during their flight to Egypt. Then we move to Islamic Cairo to visit The Citadel of Saladin, with the famous Alabaster mosque of Mohammed Ali.
The day isn’t over yet, we’ll explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar.

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 14: Departure Day Cairo

Enjoy one last breakfast then sadly, it is time to return home.
If you have a later flight you can enjoy the pool or maybe indulge in massage or spa treatment before you leave for home or your onward journey
A representative of Pink Lotus Egypt Tours will transfer you to Cairo International Airport and assist with all check-in procedures.

Meals: Breakfast

Package Includes

Meet and greet service tour representatives at Cairo airport.
All transfers to/from airport and hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
Accommodation in 4/5 Star Hotels including breakfast everyday
Overnight accommodation on-board felucca
Selected meals, depending on our schedule
All sightseeing tours in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan as mentioned in the itinerary.
English-speaking tour guide during your tours.
Bottled water during your tour and transfers.

Package Excludes

International Airfare & Travel Insurance
Entry Visa to Egypt, currently USD25
Entrance Fees to be collected on Day 2 - (cost will be advised at time of booking) approx USD120
Tipping Kitty to be collected on day 2 - USD100
Any optional tours, Kings Chamber, Hot Air Balloon, Photography Permits etc
Pre or post tour accommodation or room upgrades
Personal spending, drinks, some meals, laundry etc
Tip for your Egyptologist/Tour Guide. Industry standard, between $US8-10 per day, however tipping is a personal choice and is based on "reward for service" and relative to how much you enjoyed the tour.