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Soak up the sizzling sun of Egypt, swim in the tranquil waters with the dolphins, explore the ancient sights in great convenience! Enjoy being guided around by a local through some of the most incredible scenery in the world and experience all of the unique sights and smells of Egypt. Soak up one of the oldest civilizations on earth and discover the hidden Hieroglyphs in the temples scattered around the Nile. Spend relaxing days both in Dahab and on a deluxe boat cruising along the Red Sea. Experience a journey of a lifetime!

Absolute Egypt By Land

Day 1 Cairo

CairoWelcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, we pick you up from the airport and take you to hotel .Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide for an informal meeting. After the meeting you have free time to start exploring Cairo. Click for the arrival details

Day 2 Cairo City Tour, Hurghada

After breakfast we visit the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos. The afternoon is left to site-see Sakkara; the first capital of pyramid built by King Zoser in 2700 B.C. In the eveninng we board our bus to Hurghada. We stay overnight in Hurghada.

Day 3 Hurghada, Luxor

Hurghada, LuxorAnother day to participate in numerous sea or land activities available in Hurghada or spend a relaxing day after a tiring(!) night. In the afternoon we’ll depart for Luxor, the premier travel destination in UIpper Egypt and the Nile Valley. In antiquity, the city, known as Thebes by the Greeks, was the dynastic and religious capital of Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom Egypt. Today, it has much to offer the traveler, from vast temples, to ancient royal tombs, via spectacular desert and river scenery. In the evening we’ll check into our Premium hotel by the River of Nile. After dinner we start to explore the night life of this amazing town.

Day 4 Luxor

Today, after an early breakfast we visit the temple of Luxor on the East Bank of the Nile which was dedicated to the great god Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu (the mood god) together represents the Theban triad. The temple was built on the site of a probable smaller structure for the god Amun, while the earliest parts of the temple seen today date from the 14th century BC and the time of Amenhotep III. In the afternoon we proceed to the Temple of Karnak, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt. Then we depart for the West Bank of the Nile where our donkey awaits to take us into the Valley of the Kings. Next is our discovery of the magnificent “city of the Dead” where tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is our next stop.Then we drive to Aswan for overnight stay.

Day 5 Aswan

AswanAfter breakfast we start to explore Aswan, the smallest of the three major tourist cities based on the Nile famous for the amazing Philea Temple and High Dam, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. After visiting the High Dam we head to Philea Temple and take a short motorboat ride to reach the island. Dedicated to the goddess Isis, Philae Temple has a beautiful setting on an island in the River of Nile. Its various shrines and sanctuaries celebrate the deities involved in the myth of Isis and Osiris. Early in the morning you can join the optional trip to Abu Simbel, one of the most impressive ancient sights of Egypt. 

Day 6 Daily Felucca Trip

Today we get back to basics and jump onboard a Felucca sail boat, bound for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the River Nile. After our river excursion the rest of the day is yours free to wander around Aswan as you wish..

Day 7 Edfu, Komombo, Luxor, Cairo

Edfu, Komombo, Luxor, CairoAfter our Aswan hotel breakfast we head to Edfu to visit the largest and best preserved temple in Egypt. The temple is dedicated to the falcon god Horus and was built over a 180-year period from 237 BC to 57 BC. Then we continue to visit Komombo Temple which was built during the Ptolemaic and Roman periods. The temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and god Horus. In the evening we board the overnight train to Cairo and check into our sleeper cabin. 

Day 8 Cairo City Tour

Our journey continues with a visit to one of the most important museums in the ancient world, the Egyptian Museum houses more than 100,000 relics of Egypt. Today we discover the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world famous Kahn El Khalili bazaar.

Day 9 Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab

Cairo, Nuweiba, DahabRelax and unwind next to the sea with all the activities available including swimming, snorkeling, diving, camel treks, jeep safaris and more!!

Day 10 Dahab

Another relax day in paradise !

Day 11 Dahab, Mt. Sinai Trek

Dahab, Mt. Sinai TrekIn the afternoon we’ll depart for St. Catherine. Early in the morning (about1:30 a.m. Day 12) we’ll ascend Mt. Sinai, where as the night ends you can witness the spectacular sunrise which blankets the surrounding peaks in gold and unveils one of the best views in Egypt. In the morning of day 12 we’ll visit St. Catherine Monastery and travel back to Dahab.

Day 13 Sail Red Sea

Sail Red Sea

Day 14 Sail Red Sea

Day 15 Sail Red Sea , Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo

After spending the day in Dahab, we'll board our overnight coach back to Cairo in the evening.

Day 16 Cairo

Our trip ends in Cairo (08:00am) Our representative will transport you to the airport.


Sights Visited

 

  • Cairo
  • Giza
  • Pyramids
  • Sphinx
  • Sakkara
  • Step Pyramid of Zoser
  • Egyptian museum
  • Citadel of Saladin
  • Mosque of Mohamed Ali
  • The Hanging Church
  • Khan el Khalili Bazaar
  • Aswan
  • High Dam
  • Philae Temple
  • Unfinished Obelisk
  • Elephantine and Kitchener Islands
  • KomomboTemple
  • Edfu Temple
  • Luxor including Temple of Luxor
  • Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple
  • Temple of Karnak
  • Dahab
  • Sharm El Sheikh
  • Red Sea

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egyptLaura Hohl - AustraliaOur tour leader was awesome , so glad he told us little things like the prices to pay or not to pay. Very funny and helpful.2009-12-15Tour: Absolute Egypt By Land5
egyptWndy Lee Stenner - New ZealandGood tour covered all things . Very informative2009-9-7Tour: Absolute Egypt By Land5
egyptKım Sohyun - Korea SouthI got the information about this tour accidently from the web, but I love this!!! Good food, good hotels, and good tour leader!! LOVE THIS!! Thanks for the opportunity2009-12-15Tour: Absolute Egypt By Land5
egyptBen Cook - AustraliaVery Nice2009-9-5Tour: Absolute Egypt By Land5
egyptJayde Hubbart - AustraliaExcellent tour guide and driver. Have thoroughly enjoyed tour and learnt lots of interesting info about a beautiful country2009-9-7Tour: Absolute Egypt By Land5
egyptNick Golby - AustraliaHotels were far above the standard everyone expected, plus tour guide was really informative and friendly. Had an amazing time!2009-12-15Tour: Absolute Egypt By Land5
egyptAdam Earl - AustraliaGreat guide..well organised2009-9-5Tour: Absolute Egypt By Land5
egyptJames Shoobert - AustraliaGood guide, very informative tour.2009-12-15Tour: Absolute Egypt By Land5