Best Of Egypt and Saudi Arabia - 12 Days

Overview

Explore Egypt and Saudi Arabia on this 12 day journey Start in Cairo and see the pyramids and the Sphinx Cruise the Nile River and visit temples and monuments in Luxor and Aswan. Fly to Saudi Arabia and experience Riyadh, Jeddah and AlUla. See the unique deserts, rock art and UNESCO World Heritage sites. This tour combines the best of both ancient civilisations, history, culture and natural beauty. Guided tours comfortable accommodation and authentic experiences throughout.

Included

  • 6 nights’ accommodation at deluxe hotels (twin sharing)
  • 4 nights’ accommodation on a Nile cruise ship (twin sharing)
  • Daily breakfast and full board during the cruise
  • Meet and greet services at Cairo and Jeddah airports
  • Airport transfers in private AC vehicles
  • English-speaking certified guide
  • Sightseeing as per itinerary
  • All entrance fees
  • Domestic flights: Cairo – Luxor & Aswan – Cairo
  • Regional flights: Jeddah – Al-Ula – Jeddah

Excluded

  • Visa entry for Egypt & Saudi Arabia (assistance available upon request)
  • International flights
  • Tipping
  • Optional tours
  • Drinks during meals

Itinerary

Your tour leader will meet you at Cairo International Airport with a sign with your name. From the moment you arrive they will be with you to make the transfer to your hotel in an air conditioned vehicle. Overnight in Cairo.

Today visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. See the Cheops Pyramid and go inside the burial chambers. Near by the Great Sphinx of Giza, a Pharaoh’s head on a lion’s body. Back to the hotel and free time. Overnight in Cairo.

After breakfast transfer to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Luxor. Upon arrival board your Nile cruise ship. After lunch on board visit Luxor and Karnak Temples. These temples were the main temples in ancient Egyptian festivals and rituals. Dinner and overnight on board in Luxor.
 

Cross the Luxor Bridge to visit the Valley of the Kings, including the tombs of Seti I and Tutankhamun. Then visit the Valley of the Queens and the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut. Sail to Edfu after lunch on board. Optional hot air balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings at sunrise. Overnight on board.

Visit the Temple of Edfu, the most well preserved ancient temple in Egypt. Sail to Kom Ombo and visit the twin temples of Sobek and Haroeris. Egyptian Galabeya Party as you sail to Aswan. Overnight on board in Aswan.

Visit the Aswan High Dam, the Old Dam and the Philae Temple of Isis. Take a motorboat to the temple site. Overnight on board in Aswan.

Disembark after breakfast and transfer to Aswan Airport for a flight back to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Free time or optional tour. Overnight in Cairo. Optional morning visit to Abu Simbel.

After breakfast free time in Cairo. Optional half day tour of the Citadel, Mosques and Khan Khalili Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo.

Transfer to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Jeddah. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Free time. Optional 4x4 desert safari with dinner. Overnight in Jeddah.

After breakfast transfer to Jeddah International Airport for a flight to Al-Ula. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. Optional stargazing or moon night. Overnight in Al-Ula.

Breakfast at your hotel. Free time or optional tours, Elephant Rock or Al-Ula Old Town. Overnight in Al-Ula.

Morning flight to Jeddah then home.
 

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