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The Sphinx at Giza, Egypt
The birthplace of one of the greatest civilizations ever known, Egypt retains the glory of the past in its extraordinary pyramids and temples. Over the centuries, through the Pharaohs, Greeks, Romans, Arabs, Turks, and Europeans, Egypt's eternal river of life, the Nile, has flowed on. Your deluxe hotel in Cairo is located on its bank, with a view that will enthrall even the most well-traveled visitor.
Our Pyramids Express package features flights, deluxe hotel accommodations, lavish buffet breakfast daily, transfers, and a guided tour to the great Pyramids at Giza and the Sphinx. Explore further on your own or take advantage of fascinating and affordable optional tours. This is a spectacular journey for a truly spectacular price! If you have a little more time, why not upgrade your 7-day tour to our 8-day Pyramids & Nile Cruise. For only $350 more, your trip will include 3 nights aboard the deluxe Nile River cruiser, the M/S Tulip, all meals and all the sightseeing of the splendors of Upper Egypt in their original setting.
Pyramids Express Tour Itinerary
Egyptian vendor
Day 1:Depart USA. Your fascinating journey to Egypt begins this evening as you depart JFK International Airport in New York for your overnight non-stop flight to Cairo.
Day 2: Cairo, Egypt. Late morning arrival in Cairo, where East and West come together in a wonderful and chaotic mix of old and new. You'll be met by our representatives in Cairo and assisted with visa and customs formalities. Your guide will escort you to your touring coach to begin your fascinating tour of Egypt at the most famous of all sites, the Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren. These monuments have stood for 46 centuries and are considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, possibly the most visited monuments of Egypt.
Sphinx and Pyramids at Giza
The Sphinx, a feline character with the body of a lion and the face of Khufu (Cheops in Greek) is 50 meters long and 22 meters high. Carved from a single stone, it lies just before the Pyramids, and even today its meaning and origin remain shrouded in mystery. Continue to Cairo and a panoramic tour of the major sites of Egypt’s frenetic capital city, then check in at your centrally located 5-star hotel overlooking the Nile River.
Ramses Hilton or Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Towers & Casino. (B)
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Towers on the Nile
Day 3 - 6: Cairo. Enjoy four days in Cairo to explore this exotic city. Your hotel is ideally located along the River Nile, commanding panoramic views of the Nile and City, adjacent to the world-famous Egyptian Museum and within walking distance of the main business and shopping center. Our Cairo representatives will be on hand to make suggestions if you prefer to explore independently.
Old City and Mosque
To make the most of your visit and enrich your experience, take advantage of our specially priced optional tours that you can reserve and prepay here in the USA. Once in Cairo, our representatives will offer you a chance to join additional excursions including exciting evening activities. (B)
Day 7: Cairo/USA. You'll be escorted to the airport as you bid farewell to Cairo and board your return flight to the USA. Your fascinating journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today. You can also upgrade your Egypt tour to our 8-day Pyramids & Nile Cruise program that includes 3 nights in Cairo plus a fabulous 3-night deluxe Nile River cruise. And, if you have the time, add a fantastic 3-night extension to the Lost City of petra in Jordan.
Why not take advantage of your already included airfare and enjoy a cruise on the Nile, one of the world's most desired and fascinating travel experiences. For only $350 more than the price of your Pyramids Express package, you can upgrade to our 8-Day Pyramids & Nile Cruise vacation. This is an especially good value for money upgrade, because the cruise includes all of your meals and touring.
Your new Pyramids & Nile Cruise itinerary will include:
- 3 nights deluxe hotel accommodations in Cairo at the Sheraton Hotel & Tower or Ramses Hilton
- Lavish buffet breakfast daily
- Half day guided tour to the Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza
- Cairo/Aswan and Luxor Cairo flights
- All transfers within Egypt
- 3 deluxe nights aboard the M/S Tulip
- All meals and touring aboard the cruise
For a full itinerary and complete details of the Pyramids & Nile cruise program, please click here.
Filming Location of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
The Treasury, Petra
The ancient city of Petra is hidden among the ancient canyons of southern Jordan, where it was half-carved, half-built more than 2000 years ago by an industrious Arab people, the Nabateans. You'll marvel at the spectacular setting deep inside a narrow desert gorge, which suddenly and dramatically opens into a wide plaza with Petra's most famous monument, the Treasury, soaring before you. During your visit you'll stay at the deluxe
Taybet Zaman village, a lovely and enchanting recreation of an ancient Nabatean village, complete with winding paths, narrow passages, and rooms decorated like the Bedouin tents still found deep in the deserts of the region.
The Siq, Petra, Jordan
Day 7: Cairo. Enjoy the day at leisure in Cairo. Take advantage of this day to stroll on your own, shop or enjoy more touring by taking advantage of other optional tours. (B)
Day 8: Cairo/Amman. Enjoy the morning at leisure in Cairo. Later this afternoon transfer to the airport for the short flight to Amman. After customs formalities, transfer to your hotel. Landmark Hotel Amman (B,D)
Day 9: Amman/Petra. Early morning departure via the Kings Highway to the lost city of Petra. Your guided tour begins with a ride on horseback and then a walk through the Siq, a narrow gorge flanked by huge cliffs.
Lost City of Petra, Jordan
As you reach the end of the Siq, you'll behold the breathtaking sight of the Treasury, its elaborately carved façade looming high above you. Spend the rest of the day touring the various tombs and structures in this site and marveling at the artistry and creativity that must have inspired the Nabateans to construct so marvelous and dramatic a city. Late this afternoon, drive to your deluxe hotel, located only 9 km from the archeological site of Petra, where you'll enjoy a spectacular view of the ancient site and surrounding mountains.
Taybet Zaman (B,D)
Mosaic at Madaba, Jordan
Day 10: Petra/Amman/Cairo. This morning enjoy some leisure time at your hotel. Among the amenities are a Turkish Bath, an outdoor swimming pool, museum and Souk (market) where pottery, weaving and other crafts are produced on site. Later this afternoon, drive north to Madaba, where you'll view the oldest preserved ancient mosaic map of the Holy Lands. Enjoy an opportunity to see the ancient art of Madaba rug weaving on traditional hand looms before heading to the city of Amman for a panoramic tour of Jordan's modern capital. Later, drive to the airport for your return flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
Le Passage (ex Moevenpick Heliopolis) (B)
Day 11: Cairo/USA. Today you'll be escorted to the airport as you bid farewell to Cairo and board your return flight to the USA. Your fascinating journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today.
The Lost City of Petra Extension prices:
• $799 per person double occupancy
• $249 per person single room supplement
• $60 per person for Jordan departure tax and re-entry visa to Egypt plus fuel surcharges for Amman/Cairo flight
The Lost City of Petra Extension requires a minimum of 10 passengers in order to operate at published prices.
Destination FAQs
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