Dubai and Egypt Basic – Classic 11 days – 10 Nights – Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

ITINERARY

DAY 01:  DUBAI CITY OF THE FUTURE (DXB)

Upon arrival, you will be welcomed and transferred to the chosen hotel. Accommodation.     

DAY 02: DUBAI - DESERT SAFARI WITH DINNER

Breakfast at the hotel, In the afternoon, enjoy the most attractive and popular excursion... 4x4 Safari in the desert and dinner: Enjoy the desert and experience an authentic adventure with the Safari excursion with dinner. We will pick you up from your hotel in a 4x4 vehicle and take you directly to the heart of the desert. In about an hour, we will arrive and you will see how the color of the sand changes to a more reddish hue. Then we will leave the road to enter the desert, where they will deflate the tire pressure to about one and a half kilos, when initially they had four. This way, the 4x4 will adapt better to the ground and you can have fun with the exciting ride through high dunes at the hands of expert drivers. A real adrenaline rush.

This way the 4×4 will adapt better to the ground and we will be able to have fun with an exciting ride through high dunes at the wheel of expert drivers. A real adrenaline rush. We will also make a stop to enjoy an impressive view of the desert. There, we will have the opportunity to witness a wonderful sunset. We can take fantastic photographs that allow us to immortalize those special moments while we perceive the peace that the desert offers us. Next, we will go to a camp with typical Persian carpets where we can enjoy the contrasts of the night in the desert. We will get a unique insight into traditional Bedouin life and get to ride a camel.

You can dress in traditional costumes or try the typical freshly made Arab sweets. Also, you can get henna tattoos and we will learn the important role that falcons have in local life and smoke a water pipe (shisha) in their designated area.

We will enjoy a buffet dinner, outdoors under the stars. Different types of grilled meat are accompanied by a variety of appetizers, salads, and typical sweets from the region. After dinner, we will attend a show, where a Tanoura dancer rotates around himself, without stopping for almost twenty minutes. Also, a belly dancer will shake her body to the rhythm of Arabic music. Once this almost hour-long show is over, we will take you back to your hotel in Dubai. Accommodation.

DAY 03: DUBAI – (CITY TOUR & BURJ KHALIFA)

Breakfast at the hotel. Meet in the lobby of your hotel for the panoramic tour that allows us to get to know the most developed city on the planet, the city of tomorrow, where there are incomparable construction projects. We will start with a panoramic stop at the Burj Al Arab, the 7-star hotel, where we will have the opportunity to take some photographs. Next, we will head to the Jumeirah Mosque, a blend of Ottoman and Arab art.

We will continue the tour by visiting the traditional Bastakya neighborhood, a journey through the past with its wind towers where the first natural air conditioning is located, the Coffee Museum, and its art galleries. Afterward, we will pass by the fabric market where we can observe and buy an endless selection of silks, cotton, and embroidered fabrics. You will surely find the exact impression and color you are looking for among the hundreds of fabric rolls.

We will continue with a trip on an "Abra" (water taxi) crossing the Creek and experience the exotic aromas of the Spice Souk, marveling at the brilliance of the world's largest Gold Souk. We will end the tour at Dubai Mall and Burj Khalifa (OPTIONAL: VISIT TO THE TOWER), the world's tallest tower at 828 meters. You can choose to stay at the Mall or take the return to the hotel offered at that time.

DAY 04: DUBAI – DINNER AT DHOW CREEK

Breakfast at the hotel. Free morning & afternoon to do optional activities according to the passenger's preferences such as visiting the emirate CAPITAL CULTURAL SHARJAH which can be combined with a visit to the Dubai Frame, or to one of the attractive water parks AQUAVENTURE OF THE ATLANTIS HOTEL IN PALM JUMEIRAH, a great variety of possibilities to discover the wonders of this region.

In the afternoon at the scheduled time, you will be picked up from your Dubai hotel and taken to the Dubai Creek area, right in the heart of the city. In this traditional area, you will board the wooden Arab dhow, where you will take a night cruise. A wonderful experience to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Dubai Creek and have a beautiful view of the illuminated city, while we sail around the abras (water taxis). Dubai's main monuments will guard your route giving you a glimpse into the city's past and future. In the traditional wooden Arab dhow, converted into a floating restaurant, you will enjoy a buffet dinner during the cruise. Dinner will be made up of local food such as hummus and moutabel. You can continue with pasta, chicken, beef, lamb and fish as main dishes. Finishing with a flan, cake and/or fruit, including water, coffee and tea. After the cruise ends, you will be taken back to your hotel in Dubai.

DAY 05: DUBAI - El CAIRO

Breakfast. At the indicated time, transfer to Dubai airport to take the flight to Cairo.

Arrival in Cairo and reception by our English-speaking representative. Transfer to the hotel and check in.

DAY 6: CAIRO – PYRAMIDS and MUSEUM

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to visit the pyramids plateau where you will be close to the only wonder of the 7 ancient wonders still standing; the great pyramid of King CHEOPS, from the 27th century BC. Continue to visit the other pyramids of CHEPHREN and MYKERINOS. End the visit next to the famous enigmatic Sphinx that represents King CHEPHREN in the form of a lion. Then we proceed to learn about the technique of the ancient Egyptians by making various things using the papyrus plant. Continue to visit the Egyptian Museum with its historical and very valuable treasures, especially the treasure of the boy king, the golden king TUTANKHAMUN. Return to the hotel and accommodation in Cairo.

DAY 7: CAIRO – ASWAN – NILE CRUISE

Breakfast and departure to Cairo airport for the flight to Aswan (75 minutes). Arrival and transfer to visit the temple of Philae, dedicated to the goddess Isis before continuing to our scheduled 5-star cruise ship, check-in, lunch on board and free afternoon. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.

DAY 8: KOM OMBO

Breakfast and free time in Aswan. Possibility to optionally visit the temple of Abu Simbel in the early morning. Navigation towards KOM OMBO. Lunch on board and in the afternoon, upon arrival, a walking tour to visit the temple of the god SOBEK, the crocodile, and HORUS, the falcon. Return to the ship and navigation towards the city of Edfu. Dinner on board with an oriental night. Overnight in Edfu.

DAY 9: EDFU – LUXOR

Desayuno y salida en calesa para conocer el hermoso templo de EDFU, conocido como el templo del dios Horus el halcón con un portal y grabaciones enormes. Vuelta al barco y sigue navegando hacia Luxor. Salida al lado Este para visita al templo de KARNAK; del siglo 19 A.C, el más grande del mundo con sus construcciones de 13 reyes diferentes. Continuamos al templo de LUXOR con su hermoso obelisco y las estatuas del rey RAMSES II. Cena a bordo y noche en Luxor.

DAY 10: LUXOR – CAIRO

Breakfast and departure for our visit to the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatchepsut, and the 2 Colossi of Memnon. At the scheduled time, departure to Luxor airport for the flight to Cairo. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Night at the hotel.

DAY 11: CAIRO - DEPARTURE

Breakfast. Departure according to the scheduled time to Cairo airport for the international flight.

NOTE: The itinerary could be altered without affecting the visits or their content.

INCLUDED

In Dubai

• 04 nights Dubai on a bed and breakfast basis.
• Dubai airport transfers and vice versa.
• Transportation services in air conditioned cars.
• Professional English-speaking guide.
• City tour half day Dubai 4 hours, not including food.
• Safari and dinner at the camp.
• Dhow dinner and drinks with transfers.

In Cairo

• 03 nights hotel in Cairo on Bed & breakfast basis
• 03 nights cruise 05 * (full board, without drinks)
• Domestic flights (2 routes) CAI/ASW –LXR/CAI
• All visits mentioned in an air-conditioned car
• English-speaking guide in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan.
• Visits included according to itinerary

NOT INCLUDED

In Dubai

• Food on Dubai tour (Optional)
• Burj Khalifa (Optional).
• Personal expenses.
• Tips for guide or driver (at will).
• Any service is not mentioned in the itinerary.
• In Dubai you pay a tourism dirham tax of $4 for 3-star hotels, $5 for 4-star hotels or $6 for 5-star hotels per night and room "paid directly at the hotel."

In Cairo

• Health and luggage insurance.
• Entry Visa to Egypt
• Border or airport taxes.
• Boarding taxes.
• Entrance fees to attractions not mentioned in the itinerary.
• Mandatory tips (Luggage compartments, public bathrooms, private parking) U$8 per person per day (paid at destination).
• Anything not listed as included.
• International flights
• Drinks and other personal expenses.
• Any service not mentioned in the itinerary
• The reported price is for low season.
• Gala dinner at Christmas or New Year, which is mandatory in some hotels.

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