*Egypt Special Occasions
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Every Village Experience Responsible Tourism Program Includes the Following:
- One on one consultation with our travel experts
- Private registration and trip page
- Pretrip Packet
- Handpicked accommodations
- Experienced Private Guide
- Artisan shopping opportunities
- Our favorite tour activities
- Donation to one of TVE’s community partners
Step back in time as you explore the ancient cities, temples, and necropolises of the mighty Pharaohs of Egypt. Dating back thousands of years, the well preserved, intricately painted and inscribed hieroglyphics depicting war, prosperity, feast, and famine will take your breath away. History will come alive as you gaze upon the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, walk through the Valley of the Kings and Queens, and sail on the Nile River stopping at incredible temples to various Gods and Goddesses. Don’t forget a journey to one of the many deserts to really get off the beaten path. We love Fayoum and Siwa for it’s natural beauty, sense of calm, and hidden treasures buried among the sand.
Located in Northeast Africa with Libya to the West, Sudan to the South and Israel to the Northeast, Egypt is in a unique location for politics, religion, and international relations. Egypt is covered by vast desert, with The Nile River flowing from South to North, fertilizing the banks along the way and providing much needed agriculture to the masses.
Egypt also boasts beautiful sandy coastlines with blue green water from the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Perfect for snorkeling and diving the colorful coral reefs.
Be sure to slow down and get lost in the sprawling Khan Il-Khalili bazaar in Cairo, stop by a local coffee shop, learn about traditional spices, haggle over handwoven carpets, and take in the mix of ancient and modern worlds that make Egypt so wonderfully appealing.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive to Cairo, meet your Village Experience representative, process through immigration, and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 – Meet your guide at the hotel in the morning and enjoy a tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx in the morning. Stop for lunch at Pyramids 9 lounge. Visit the ancient necropolis of Sakkara in the afternoon.
Day 3 – Spend today at the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum on a guided tour.
Day 4 – Transfer to airport for morning flight to Luxor. Check into hotel and enjoy a free day to take in the pool, spa, and views.
Day 5 – Early morning hot air balloon ride over the West Bank of the Nile River. Tour the Valley of the Kings, including special entry to King Tut’s tomb. Continue on to Medinet Habu Temple. Visit the Colossus of Agnememnon. End the day at Queen Hatshepsut‘s Mortuary Temple. Enjoy lunch at Africa Restaurant.
Day 6 – Morning visit to Karnak Temple – the largest complex in all of Egypt. Return to hotel for lunch and relaxation by the pool. Sunset tour of Luxor Temple and the newly opened Sphinx Avenue.
Day 7 – Morning drive to Hurghada area, located on the Red Sea. Stop for lunch upon arrival. Check into seaside resort and settle into your new surroundings.
Day 8 – Board a private boat today for some snorkeling at several different reefs. The water here is crystal clear and beautiful. Return to hotel in the afternoon.
Days 9 & 10 – Free days to enjoy the beach, the pool, and the spa.
Day 11 – Morning flight back to Cairo. Connect to evening flight home.