Dubai and Egypt Express 10 days – 09 Nights – Hotel ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

ITINERARY  

DAY 1: DUBAI

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

DAY 2: DUBAI – HALF DAY CLASSIC DUBAI CITY TOUR

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 3: 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 4:  DUBAI – ABU DHABI – FULL DAY ABU DHABI

Breakfast. Visit Abu Dhabi with an English-speaking guide. 2-hour tour from Dubai, passing by Jebel Ali port, the largest man-made port in the world, to the capital of the UAE. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Mosque, the third largest in the world, as well as his tomb. We will continue to the Al Maqta bridge passing through one of the wealthiest areas of Abu Dhabi, the minister's area. Arrival at Corniche Street, which is compared to Manhattan for its skyline. International buffet lunch at a 5* hotel restaurant.

Photo stop at the Emirates Palace Hotel. We continue to the Al Bateen area, where the palaces of the Royal Family are located. Then we will make a stop at the Heritage Village, a reconstruction of a traditional oasis village that offers an interesting insight into the emirate's past. Traditional aspects of desert life, including a campfire with coffee pots, a goat hair tent, and a falaj irrigation system, are attractively displayed in the open-air museum. Finally, on the way back to Dubai, we pass Ferrari Park (entrance not included) for photos or shopping (20 minutes). Return to Dubai and accommodation.

DAY 5: DUBAI – DHOW CRUISE AT THE 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 06: DUBAI – 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 07: CAIRO – PYRAMIDS - EGYPTIAN MUSEUM

Breakfast at the hotel and departure to visit the plateau of the pyramids where you will be close to the only wonder of the 7 ancient wonders still standing; the great pyramid of King Khufu, from the 27th century BC. Continue to see the other pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure. Finish the visit next to the famous enigmatic Sphinx that represents King Khafre in the form of a lion. Then we continue to learn about the techniques of the ancient Egyptians by making various things using the papyrus plant. Lunch at a local restaurant and 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 08: CAIRO

Breakfast and free day in Cairo. Possibility to optionally visit the Coptic Quarter where the Church of St. Sergius is located, which has the crypt where the holy family was. You can also visit the mosques (Al Sultan Hassan & Al Refai) and have a brief introduction to Islam. Accommodation at the hotel.

DAY 09: CAIRO – ALEXANDRIA

Breakfast and departure to enjoy and explore the beautiful city of Alexandria. There you will visit the Roman catacombs consisting of 3 underground levels, the Qaitbey Citadel where the famous lighthouse of Alexandria was located, and the Library of Alexandria, the largest in the world with a unique shape. Lunch at a local restaurant. Return to the hotel and overnight in Cairo.

DAY 10: CAIRO – DEPARTURE

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

NOTE: The order of the itinerary may be modified without affecting the visits or their content.

INCLUDED  

In Dubai

• 5 nights in 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 in regular without food.
• Safari and dinner at the camp.
• Abu Dhabi City Tour with lunch
• Dinner at Dhow Cruise Creek

In Cairo

• 04 nights in Cairo on a bed and breakfast basis.
• All visits mentioned in an air-conditioned car
• English speaking guide in Cairo and Alexandria.
• Half-day visit to the Pyramids and the Egyptian Museum
• Full day tour of Alexandria with lunch

NOT INCLUDED

In Dubai

• Dubai food tour.
• Burj Khalifa (Optional).
• Personal expenses.
• Tips for guide or driver (at will).
• Any service is not mentioned in the itinerary.
• In Dubai tourist tax is paid $3 for 3* hotels, $5 for 4* hotels or $6 for 5* hotels per night/per room (paid directly to 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$60 per person (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 in some hotels is mandatory.

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