the first pyramid ever built - The Step Pyramid of Zoser. Return back to your hotel for a free evening. Overnight at your Hotel.
This evening you have the option of enjoying the famous Sound and Light Show or a Cruise Boat Dinner and Belly Dancing Show.

Day 3: Cairo - Baharia Oasis (B) (D)

We begin our tour today at the Egyptian Museum where the world's largest collection of monuments, mummies and daily artifacts of Ancient Egypt lie, including the famous mask and treasures of King Tutankhamen. We then continue our tour to old Cairo visiting the Citadel (containing the Mosque of Muhammad Ali), the World Heritage Listed Coptic Area including Al-Muallaka (the Hanging Church built on the walls of a Roman Fort), The Church of St Sergius and finally The Ben Ezra Synagogue (the oldest Jewish Temple in Egypt built after the fall of Jerusalem in 70AD). Later this afternoon you take a private transfer to Baharia Oasis. Upon arrival you will check into your hotel and enjoy dinner. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 4: Baharia Oasis - White Dessert (B) (D)

You begin you 4x4 adventures today. Starting early you visit the sights of the Baharia Oasis including the Salt Lakes, Gebel Ingleze, Pyramid Mountain, Bedouin Village, the Museum of the Golden Mummies and the surrounding Tombs. Heading out of town you stop at the Black Dessert, Crystal Mountain and Dessert Flower Garden before arriving to the amazing White Dessert where you set up camp for the night. Overnight White Dessert.

Day 5: White Dessert - Cairo - Aswan (B) (D)

After breakfast you head back to Civilization through the dessert visiting the Oasis Springs, Swiss Tomb and the Sand Dunes along the way. After freshening up in town you continue onto Cairo. Check into your hotel for a couple of hours before taking the Overnight Sleeper train to Aswan. Overnight Sleeper Train.

Day 6: Aswan (B)

Arrive to Aswan by late morning, transfer and check into your hotel. Freshen up and enjoy lunch. This afternoon a visit out of town takes us to the mighty High Dam a modern feat of engineering, continuing, we enjoy a short ride to Agilika Island for Philae Temple - dedicated to the Goddess Isis. Following Philae you have free time to explore the vibrant colorful souks and markets and perhaps enjoy dinner on the Nile whilst absorbing the Nubian culture. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 7: Felucca (B) (L) (D)

Early morning we have the option to visit the famous Abu Simbel (the remarkable rock cut temple of King Ramsis II) by road or plane.
We set sail this afternoon for a 2 night voyage on the river Nile upstream on a traditional felucca sail boat. Overnight Felucca.

Day 8: Felucca (B) (L) (D)

Free day to relax and watch the banks of the Nile pass by as we continue sailing towards Komombo. Built in 185 BC Komombo is the youngest temple in Egypt. Overnight Felucca.

Day 9: Felucca - Luxor (B)

After breakfast we disembark the Felucca. After visiting Komombo you transfer to Luxor. Once you have arrived to Luxor you check into your hotel. Later this afternoon we visit the Temple of Karnack, the largest temple in the world (70 acres) dedicated to worshiping the god Amun Ra, followed by a visit to the Temple of Luxor . Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 10: Luxor - Dahab (B)

An early start allows us to avoid the heat as we venture to the amazing Valley of Kings and Valley of the Queens on the West Bank of the Nile. We continue on to the unique, modern looking Temple of Queen Hatshepsut's, which forms a magnificent contrast with the cliffs of the Desert Mountains. Lastly we stop at the Colossi of Memnon. This evening you board a flight to Sharm El Sheikh and then transfer by private vehicle to Dahab - the relaxed, village style resort town of Sinai. Upon arrival to Dahab check into your hotel. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 11: Dahab (B)

Mid morning transfer by 4x4 to the Blue Hole. This amazing spot, surrounded by Coral Reefs is located on the Red Sea and is one of the best places for snorkeling and diving. After plenty of swimming, relaxing and free time you begin your Camel Safari! Leaving from the Blue Hole you cross the rugged coast heading for Ras Abu Gallum a secluded beach and Bedouin Settlement. Returning back to Dahab by sunset this is a day you will never forget! Free night. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 12: Dahab (B)

Free time today. Overnight at your Hotel.
Optional tour available this evening to Mt Sinai and St Catherine’s Monastery. Mt Sinai, famous for the peak where Moses received the Ten Commandments, is a greatly ventured pilgrimage destination.

Day 13: Dahab (or St Katherine's) - Cairo (B)

Morning transfer by private vehicle to Cairo. Arrive back to Cairo and check into your hotel. Later this afternoon we visit the Khan Khalili Bazaar, dating back to the 14th Century this is the oldest Bazaar in the Middle East. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 14: Cairo (B)

Check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for final departure of Egypt.

Please note, Easter (from 25/03/07 till 10 /04/07), Christmas and New Year (from 20/12/07 till 06/01/08) incurs a supplement of 40%