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Middle East Combination Tours
Egypt and Dubai in 11 Days with a Nile Cruise — Riches of the Middle East
Description
Combine Egypt and Dubai in 11 days and 10 nights: 4 nights in Cairo, a 3-night Nile cruise and 3 nights in Dubai. Visits and Egypt's domestic flights as specified in the program.
This 11-day, 10-night journey combines the best of Egypt and Dubai in a single experience. The trip begins in Cairo, with a visit to the Giza Pyramids, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, plus free time for optional excursions around the city. The itinerary then continues to Aswan, where a Nile River cruise begins with visits to the High Dam, the Philae Temple and a felucca ride. The cruise continues through Kom Ombo, Edfu and Luxor, taking in emblematic sites such as the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and the Luxor and Karnak Temples.
After completing the Egypt experience, the trip continues to Dubai, where you enjoy a stay with visits to some of its most representative sights. The program lets you discover the contrast between the ancient history of Egypt and the modernity of the United Arab Emirates, combining archaeology, cruising, culture and contemporary urban landscapes. It is an ideal option for those who want to see two iconic Middle East destinations in a single trip.
After completing the Egypt experience, the trip continues to Dubai, where you enjoy a stay with visits to some of its most representative sights. The program lets you discover the contrast between the ancient history of Egypt and the modernity of the United Arab Emirates, combining archaeology, cruising, culture and contemporary urban landscapes. It is an ideal option for those who want to see two iconic Middle East destinations in a single trip.
Itinerary
Day 1
Sunday: CAIRO
Arrival at Cairo Airport, with Spanish-speaking assistance at the airport from our representative. Transfer to the hotel and accommodation in Cairo. Dinner not included.
Day 2
Monday: CAIRO
Breakfast. Departure for a visit to the three Pyramids of Giza, the eternal Sphinx and the Valley Temple (entrance to the interior of the Pyramids not included). Free afternoon, with the option of an optional visit to the Saqqara Necropolis and the city of Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom. In the evening, optional visit to the Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids. Return to the hotel and accommodation in Cairo. Dinner not included.
Day 3
Tuesday: CAIRO
Breakfast. Free day. Optional full-day visit to the city of Cairo: the Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art, the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque, the Coptic Quarter and the Khan El Khalili Market. In the evening, optional dinner with a show on a floating boat on the Nile River. Return to the hotel and accommodation in Cairo. Dinner not included.
Day 4
Wednesday: CAIRO - ASWAN
Breakfast. Transfer to Cairo Airport and domestic flight to Aswan. Arrival in Aswan. Transfer to the boat. Departure for a visit to the Aswan High Dam and the Philae Temple. In the afternoon, a ride on a felucca on the Nile River (typical Egyptian sailboats), from which we can admire and enjoy a panoramic view of the Aga Khan Mausoleum, Elephantine Island and the Botanical Garden. Night on board. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 5
Thursday: ASWAN - KOM OMBO - EDFU
Breakfast. Optional excursion to the famous Abu Simbel Temples. Sailing to Kom Ombo. Arrival in Kom Ombo and visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo, the only one dedicated to two deities: the crocodile-headed god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Haroeris. Sailing to Edfu. Night on board. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 6
Friday: EDFU - ESNA - LUXOR
Breakfast. Arrival in Edfu and visit to the Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the god Horus. Sailing to Esna. We will pass through the Esna Lock and continue sailing to Luxor. Night on board. Lunch and dinner included.
Day 7
Saturday: CAIRO
Breakfast and disembarkation. In the morning, visit to the West Bank in Luxor, the Theban Necropolis, the Valley of the Kings, the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut known as El-Deir El-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, visit to the East Bank in Luxor: the Luxor and Karnak Temples. Transfer to Luxor Airport and domestic flight back to Cairo. Arrival in Cairo. Accommodation. Dinner not included.
Day 8
Sunday: CAIRO - DUBAI
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo Airport to take a flight (not included) to Dubai. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the chosen hotel. Accommodation in Dubai. Dinner not included.
Day 9
Monday: DUBAI
Breakfast. This tour takes you to the magnificent views of Dubai Creek, passing through the Bastakiya heritage area and its fascinating old houses with characteristic wind towers built by wealthy merchants. Next, we will take you to the 225-year-old Al Fahidi Fort. This is where the Dubai Museum holds valuable archives about the city's past, as well as chronicles of its different
phases of development. Then you will board a traditional Abra boat to cross the creek and visit the spice market and the gold souk. Then, along Jumeirah Road, views of the Jumeirah Mosque. Photo stop at Burj Al Arab, the only 7-star hotel in the world. We will pass by Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, the World Trade Center and the International Financial Centre, and return to the hotel. Accommodation. Dinner not
included.
phases of development. Then you will board a traditional Abra boat to cross the creek and visit the spice market and the gold souk. Then, along Jumeirah Road, views of the Jumeirah Mosque. Photo stop at Burj Al Arab, the only 7-star hotel in the world. We will pass by Burj Khalifa, the tallest building in the world, the World Trade Center and the International Financial Centre, and return to the hotel. Accommodation. Dinner not
included.
Day 10
Tuesday: DUBAI
Breakfast. Free day. Accommodation. Dinner not included.
Day 11
Wednesday: DUBAI
Breakfast. At the agreed time, transfer to Dubai Airport to take your return flight. End of our services.
Includes
4 nights of hotel accommodation in Cairo with breakfast.
3 nights on board a Nile River cruise on a full-board basis, drinks not included.
3 nights of hotel accommodation in Dubai with breakfast.
All admission fees and visits to the sites indicated in the itinerary.
Domestic flight tickets CAI – ASW / LXR – CAI.
Spanish-speaking assistance and archaeologist guide.
All transfers are made in air-conditioned vehicles with WiFi.
Excludes
Visas (Egypt entry visa USD 40 – UAE entry visa USD 170 (if required and, once processed, non-refundable; if required, a scanned photo of the passenger, the passenger's arrival flight ticket and the voucher of the hotel stay are needed if the passenger does not book it with us)).
Please inform passengers, when they arrive at Dubai International Airport (Terminal 3, depending on the
airline), to head to the meeting point where the DXB Great & Go lounge is located, outside the hall after collecting their luggage; passengers arriving with other airlines through Terminal 1 or Terminal 2 should finish immigration and baggage claim and then head outside to the meeting point, where our representative will be waiting with a sign. For bookings of 1 to 8 passengers, each passenger must pay USD 7. For bookings of 9 to 50 passengers, USD 40 per booking must be paid.
Mandatory tips (Nile River cruise USD 60 per person – Dubai USD 50 per person).
Suggested tips throughout the trip: guide USD 7-8 and driver USD 6 per day per person, payable at destination.
Border, airport and hotel taxes (if applicable and subject to
increase without notice) ((TDF) (Per room per night: SILVER, GOLD AND PLATINUM USD 8)).
Insurance (theft, loss and personal injury, and medical care).
Any other extra service not mentioned in the travel package.
International flights.
Optional visits.
Extra meals and drinks.
Personal expenses and extras.
Seasonal prices
Sale prices per person in USD · Minimum 2 people
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