Dazzling Dubai & Cairo
The glittering playground of Dubai; plus bustling Cairo, the Sphinx, and Pyramids of Giza and an optional Nile Cruise extension
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 16 travelers max | |
| Themes | History & Culture, City Stays | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This moderately-paced, partially escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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Dubai is home to the world’s tallest building, a man-made island archipelago created for luxury living and vacationing, an indoor ski resort complete with ski lift, plenty of fine dining, and an ancient culture that has leapt from desert tent to skyscraper condo in less than 50 years. But your vacation in Dubai is only one-half of this exotic tour package. Continue to Egypt to discover ancient sites in Cairo. If you’ve been dreaming of seeing the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx for yourself, this is an opportunity not to be missed. Join us and see why these destinations are some of the most popular in the world.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip flights via Emirates including fuel surcharge and taxes & fees
- All ground transportation & transfers
- 7 nights deluxe hotel accommodations
- 9 meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch & 1 dinner
- Guided city tour of Dubai + Burj Khalifa
- Touring program, including entrance fees in Cairo
- Professional, English-speaking Egyptologist tour director & local guides in Cairo
Optional add-ons
- Exciting optional excursions in Dubai and Cairo
- Optional day excursion to Abu Dhabi
- Nile Cruise Optional Extension
- Flights from Boston (BOS), Chicago (ORD), Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW), Houston (IAH), Los Angeles (LAX), Newark (EWR), Orlando (MCO), San Francisco (SFO), Seattle (SEA), and Washington D.C. Dulles (IAD). Request pricing when making your reservation.
Why you'll love it
- Explore the glittering playground of Dubai and discover the timeless sites in Cairo.
- Discover the dazzling highlights of Dubai on a guided city tour, including Dubai Creek, the Bastakiya district, and the Dubai Museum.
- Wander through the souks and shop for stunning textiles, gold, and spices.
- Ascend the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, and enjoy a birds eye view of the city below.
- Gaze upon the ancient treasures that fill the Egyptian Museum including the priceless antiquities of Tutankhamen's tomb.
- Tour one of the most famous sites in Egypt and one of the Seven Wonders of the World: the Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren as well as the Sphinx.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Dubai
- 3 Dubai
- Optional Excursion: Desert Safari & BBQ Dinner , $115
- 4 Dubai
- Optional Excursion: Full Day Abu Dhabi , $170
- 5 Dubai
- Optional Excursion: Hot Air Balloon Ride and Falconry Demonstration (purchased locally) , $330
- Optional Excursion: Miracle Gardens (purchased locally) , $55
- Optional Excursion: Ski Dubai packages (purchased locally)
- 6 Dubai & Cairo
- 7 Cairo
- Optional Excursion: Walking tour of art galleries in Zamalek and Dinner , $60
- 8 Cairo, Pyramids & Sphinx
- Optional Excursion: Inner Chamber of the Great Pyramid at Giza (purchased locally) , $25
- Optional Excursion: Cairo's Old City , $50
- 9 Depart Cairo
Optional Nile Cruise Extension
- 8 Cairo, Pyramids, Sphinx & Luxor
- 9 Luxor
- 10 Luxor, Esna & Edfu
- Optional Excursion: Hot Air Balloon (purchased locally) , $130
- 11 Esna, Edfu & Kom Ombo
- 12 Aswan
- 13 Aswan & Cairo
- Optional Excursion: Abu Simbel , $330
- 14 Cairo
- Optional Excursion: Memphis & Sakkara , $70
- 15 Depart Cairo
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Check in for your overnight flight to Dubai
Day 2 Dubai
- Arrive in Dubai, meet our representatives, and transfer to your centrally located hotel
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similar
Day 3 Dubai
- Enjoy a guided panoramic tour of Dubai -- see the highlights of this amazing place
- Visit the Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world
- Learn about Islamic life in the UAE during a lecture at Jumeirah Mosque
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Dubai
- Relax and explore on your own, or join an optional excursion to Abu Dhabi
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similarBreakfast
Day 5 Dubai
- Enjoy another full day at leisure in Dubai, or choose one or two exciting optional excursions
JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai or similarBreakfast
Day 6 Dubai & Cairo
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo, Egypt
- Evening panoramic tour of the city
- Get to know your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 7 Cairo
- Full day sightseeing in Cairo
- Discover the treasures of the Egyptian Museum
- See the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque
- Experience the sights and sounds of the Khan El Khalili Bazaar
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino or similarBreakfast
Day 8 Cairo, Pyramids & Sphinx
- Tour of the Pyramids of Cheops & Chephren
- Remainder of the day at leisure or join an optional excursion
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 9 Depart Cairo
- Enjoy some free time in Cairo for last minute shopping or sightseeing
- This afternoon, bid farewell to Egypt as you're escorted to the airport for your overnight flight home via Dubai, arriving in the USA the following morning.
Breakfast
Optional Nile Cruise Extension
Take advantage of your already-included international airfare and enjoy a 4-night cruise down the River Nile, this extension also includes 2 additional nights in Cairo. You will depart Egypt 6 days later the return dates listed, arriving in the USA the following morning.
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Day 8 Cairo, Pyramids, Sphinx & Luxor
- Tour the Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren
- Afternoon at leisure or join an optional excursion
- Evening flight from Cairo to Luxor
Hilton Luxor Resort & SpaBreakfast & lunch
Day 9 Luxor
- Embark on your Nile cruise and enjoy lunch aboard
- Tour the East Bank of the Nile and the Temple of Karnak
MS Tulip or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 10 Luxor, Esna & Edfu
- Tour the West Bank of the Nile and the Valley of the Kings via motor coach
- Visit the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Discover the ancient tomb of King Tutankhamun
MS Tulip or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 11 Esna, Edfu & Kom Ombo
- Tour of Edfu including the Temple of Horus
- Sail to Kom Ombo
MS Tulip or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 12 Aswan
- Sail to Aswan and explore this ancient trading hub
- Visit Philae Temple
- Take a tour by felucca
- Enjoy a festive dinner on board
MS Tulip or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 13 Aswan & Cairo
- Morning at leisure
- Visit Aswan's High Dam and the granite quarries
- Enjoy High Tea at the Historic Old Cataract
- Fly to Cairo and spend the evening at leisure
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino or similarBreakfast
Day 14 Cairo
- Spend your day at leisure, or enjoy take part in an optional excursion
- Meet with fellow travelers for a farewell dinner on your last evening in Egypt
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 15 Depart Cairo
- Bid farewell to Egypt as you're escorted to the airport for your return flight
- Arrive in the USA later today
Breakfast
Hotels & Ship
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
Cruise Ship
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Egypt?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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