The Best of Dubai & Egypt 15 Days – 14 Nights – Hotel ⭐⭐⭐

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ITINERARY

DAY 01:DUBAI - ARRIVAL

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

DAY 02: DUBAI - CLASSIC DUBAI TOUR - DINNER DHOW CRUISE AT MARINA

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.

In the afternoon at the scheduled time, we will pick you up from your hotel in Dubai and take you to the Dubai Marina area. One of the most imposing enclaves in the city with its illuminated skyscrapers along the canal. Dubai Marina is a district of the city, known as New Dubai.

The canal located in Dubai Marina has an approximate length of 5 km. It is an area full of skyscrapers and a marina water canal. Here you will board a traditional wooden Arabic Dhow for a very relaxing and romantic cruise.

What we offer now is the opportunity to sail in the canal of the most cosmopolitan, modern part of Dubai, being able to contemplate fascinating landscapes, unforgettable silhouettes, aboard a Dhow, a traditional Arabic boat, while enjoying a wonderful buffet dinner with Arabic and international cuisine accompanied by a show.

DAY 03: DUBAI – MODERN DUBAI VISIT & BURJ KHALIFA

Breakfast at the hotel. Meeting in the lobby of your hotel to take the panoramic tour of Modern Dubai. We will start with Dubai Marina, the largest coastal master project of its kind, where we will admire the 200 skyscrapers in the city, including the Cayan Tower (the twisted tower).

Next, we will head to Palm Jumeirah, the eighth wonder of the modern world. We will stop at the breakwater area, next to the magnificent Atlantis hotel, to take photos. We will walk to the end of the breakwater, from where you can see the Dubai Eye island. Its wheel is the largest in the world.

Then, we will move to Madinat Jumeirah to explore the secret corners discovered by our English-speaking guides. We will also have the opportunity to see Dubai's icon: the Burj al-Arab.
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We will also discover its canals, which have earned it the nickname "little Venice." The visit will continue to Dubai Mall, with 1200 shops and the best place to visit the largest aquarium in the world (optional ticket), and the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world at 828 meters high (ticket included), where the tour ends.

DAY 04: 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 live 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.

We will leave the road to enter the desert, where we will see how the tire pressure will be deflated from four kilos to a kilo and a half. 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 05: DUBAI - ABU DHABI

Departure to Abu Dhabi from Dubai. Abu Dhabi is the capital and the second most populous city in the Emirates. It is the residence of the Emirati Royal Family. Its population enjoys a high average income, being one of the world's largest oil producers. It borders Dubai and is located in the northeastern part of the Persian Gulf. We will pass through the Dubai Free Zone and the largest artificial port in the Middle East called Jabil Ali. We will arrive at the capital of the United Arab Emirates: Abu Dhabi, the Manhattan of the Middle East and the country's administrative center.

We passed the Al Maqtaa Bridge built by renowned architect Zaha Hadad. Once there, our first visit was to the Sheikh Zayed Great Mosque built in 2008, the third largest in the world, distinguished by its magnificent Islamic architecture and its pure white color; White marble covers all its facades and columns that are adorned with Quranic verses, impressive, of imposing beauty. An area of 20,000 square meters, with 82 domes and 4 minarets covered in white marble, 93 meters high. A carpet, in one piece measuring 5600 square meters and weighing 47 tons. 9-ton Swarosky crystal chandeliers covered in gold. A true work of art as a whole. Truly important and essential visit.

And we continue towards the heart of the capital. Then we enter the district of the sheikhs called AL BATEEN where the royal palaces and the residential palace of the current Sheikh, president of the country, are located; panoramic stop to admire the "Emirates Palace" hotel, the most luxurious in the world, we continue towards the promenade known as "the Corniche" where you can take fantastic photos of the artificial island of "Lulu" and the Etihad towers. Then we head towards the traditional village "Heritage Village" where you can see how the Bedouins lived. Lunch included and after lunch, we head to La Corniche, the most famous avenue in the capital. An 11 km long walk with incredible views.

We will continue to get to know and walk through the main square of the city, Union Square, where the symbols of the city are represented. We will then head to Yas Island, where the Ferrari World amusement park is located. A surface area of 200,000 square meters, where you can get a wonderful panoramic view. Return to Dubai.

DAY 06: DUBAI – SHARJAH THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF THE COUNTRY

Sharjah is one of the most interesting Emirates in the country, named by UNESCO in 1998 as the Capital of the Arab World. We will pick you up at the hotel in Dubai and head towards Sharjah, just a 20km journey. We will start at the main square called the Quran Square where the Monument to Culture pays tribute to the sacred book of Islam. And the Pearl Monument in honor of "the seven of the union" that form the country.

From the square, we will head to the Museum of Islamic Art and Culture, located in the historic center. This visit will provide us with a deep understanding of Islamic civilization, its culture, history, and religion. We will continue exploring the city by crossing the Sharjah Corniche, seeing the oldest village and port in the country.

We will continue getting to know this Emirate by heading to Souq Al-Jubil, the public market of the city of Sharjah, where we will visit all its sectors including the butcher shops selling camel meat, the most typical in the country, fish markets, and the shops selling fresh vegetables and fruits. We will pass by the city's most famous mosque, King Faisal Mosque, located next to the Blue Market, a market consisting of six buildings and over 600 shops including jewelry stores, shops selling typical carpets, and souvenirs, known as the "Courtyard Bazaar." It is a traditional market and one of the oldest in the United Arab Emirates with a varied representation of local craftsmanship. At the end of the tour, in 20 minutes we will return to Dubai.

DAY 07: DUBAI - FREE DAY

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day for optional activities such as a helicopter ride or other attractions.

DAY 08: DUBAI - EGIPTO (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 09: CAIRO - PYRAMIDS & EGYPTIAN MUSEUM

Breakfast and departure to the Giza Plateau to visit the 03 pyramids where we approach the only wonder of the 7 ancient wonders still standing; the great pyramid of King Khufu from the 27th century BC. Continue to the other 02 pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure with a stop for a panoramic view of the 03 together, ending the visit at the foot of the famous and enigmatic Sphinx representing King Khafre in the form of a lion. We proceed to the Papyrus Institute to learn about the ancient Egyptian technique of making various things using a plant called papyrus. Proceed to have lunch at a local restaurant and continue the day by visiting the Egyptian Museum with historical and very valuable treasures, including the treasure of the boy king, the golden king Tutankhamun. Return to the hotel and overnight stay in Cairo.

DAY 10: CAIRO – LUXOR – NILE CRUISE

Desayuno y salida hacia el aeropuerto de El Cairo para el vuelo a Luxor (55 minutos). Llegada a Luxor y traslado a visitar el templo de Karnak; del siglo 19 A.C, el más grande del mundo con sus construcciones de 13 reyes diferentes. Seguir al templo de Luxor con su hermoso obelisco y las estatuas del rey Ramses II. Vuelta a la motonave, check in, almuerzo a bordo y tarde libre con posibilidad de alguna actividad en la ciudad. Cena a bordo y noche en Luxor.

DAY 11: LUXOR

(Optional early morning departure to enjoy a magnificent hot air balloon ride over the ruins of temples and tombs from ancient centuries. Continue with our visit to the Valley of the Kings tombs, the temple of Queen Hatchepsut, and the 2 colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship, lunch on board, and sail to the city of Edfu passing through the Esna lock. Dinner on board and night in Edfu.

DAY 12: EDFU & KOM OMBO

Breakfast and departure in a carriage to visit the beautiful temple of Edfu, known as the temple of the god Horus the falcon with a large portal and inscriptions. Return to the ship and continue sailing to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board and in the afternoon, upon arrival, disembark to visit the temple of the god Sobek the crocodile and Horus the Falcon. Return to the ship and sail to Aswan. Dinner on board with an oriental night. Overnight in Aswan.

DAY 13: ASWAN

Possibility of early morning departure OPTIONAL to visit the temples of Abu Simbel, of Ramses II, carved into the rock with a height of over 30 meters. Return to Aswan at noon. Lunch on board and depart again in the afternoon to visit the High Dam of Aswan and the Unfinished Obelisk. Return to the ship. Dinner on board and overnight in Aswan.

DAY 14: CAIRO

(Option for early departure OPTIONAL to enjoy a magnificent hot air balloon ride over the ruins of temples and tombs from ancient centuries. Continue to visit the tombs of the Valley of the Kings, the temple of Queen Hatchepsut, and the 2 colossi of Memnon. Return to the ship, have lunch on board and sail to the city of Edfu passing through the Esna lock. Dinner on board and overnight in Edfu.

DAY 15: CAIRO - DEPARTURE

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

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

 

INCLUDED  

In Dubai

• 07 nights Dubai on a bed and breakfast basis.
• Dubai airport transfers and vice versa.
• Transportation services in air-conditioned cars
• Professional English-speaking guide on the tours.
• Half Day Classic Dubai City Tour
• Modern Dubai City Tour with Burj Khalifa, 124th floor.
• Safari with dinner and drinks at the camp.
• Sharjah Emirate Half Day Tour.
• Abu Dhabi 8-hour tour with food.
• Dinner in Dhow Marina and drinks with the transfers.

In Cairo

• 03 nights hotel in Cairo on Bed & breakfast basis
• 04 nights cruise (full board, without drinks)
• Domestic flights (2 routes) CAI/LXR –ASW/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

• Burj Khalifa Ticket (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

• Tickets to any of the pyramids, the mummy hall in the Cairo museum or the tomb of Tutankhamun must be purchased separately by the customer directly at the point of sale.
• 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) $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 in some hotels is mandatory.

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