Join us as we embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt, where ancient history, vibrant culture, and beautiful beaches meet. Together, we discover the Great Pyramids of Giza, explore the Valley of the Kings and soak up the warm sun by the Red Sea. This is sure to be a singles holiday not to be missed. Quite the escorted group tour for the adventurous solo traveller!
Extras
Depart the UK for Egypt today. On arrival we transfer to our hotel in Cairo, our base for the first three nights.
Today, we embark on a journey through time to the grandeur and mystery of Ancient Egypt. At its heart, we discover the iconic Pyramids of Giza, located just outside modern-day Cairo. These colossal monuments, built as tombs for the pharaohs, have stood the test of time for over 4,500 years. Protected by the Great Sphinx, with the body of a lion and the head of a Pharoah, this timeless guardian symbolizes the strength, power, wisdom and intelligence of Ancient Egypt.
Breakfast & Lunch included
Today we have a free day to enjoy Cairo.
*Optional excursion available of the Egyptian Museum and Grand Mosque of Mohammed Ali (payable locally)
Breakfast & Dinner included
This morning, it’s time to bid farewell to Cairo as we fly to Aswan. We take in a tour of the Temple of Isis at Philae. As you visit this impressive temple, hear the myth of Isis, the goddess of magic & healing and how she brought her husband, Osiris, back to life.
Following the tour, we embark on our three night cruise to Luxor.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Spend the morning at leisure or join us for an optional tour of the Abu Simbel Overland (payable locally). After lunch, we continue our journey sailing the Nile to visit the Temple of the Kom Ombo, uniquely dedicated to two gods – Sobek – the crocodile god and Horus – the falcon-headed god. After our visit, we continue our sail to Luxor via Edfu.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
We continue our cruising today as we sail down the Nile towards Luxor via the Esna Lock
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
After breakfast, we disembark our boat in Luxor. We spend some time at the Valley of the Kings – the royal burial ground of the Pharaoh’s of Egypt including Tutankhamun, Ramses II, and Seti I. We also see the Karnak Temple, and marvel at the colossal statues, hieroglyphic inscriptions, and towering columns.
Following our tour, we take the bus to Hurghada and check-in to our four-star beach resort for the next three nights.
Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day at leisure in Hurghada.
Day at leisure in Hurghada.
Why not head to the Old Town and explore the traditional markets, or visit the Marina’s many shops bars & restaurants.
Say goodbye to Hurghada as we depart back to the UK.
We stay in comfortable four-star hotels throughout as detailed below (or similar)
Frequently Asked Questions
Transfer time from Sphinx International Airport to Pyramids Resort by Jaz is approximately 20 minutes.
Transfer time from Sunrise Alma Beach Resort to Hurghada is also approximately 20 minutes.
Casual dress and comfortable walking shoes. Light clothing is recommended to stay cooler in the hot climate.
When visiting religious sites, tourists are expected to dress modestly – shoulders and knees should be covered at these locations.
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. To give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below.
The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides, porters and hotel staff of approximately £50. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip.
We recommend checking here for any updates prior to travel.
Passport validity requirements
Your passport must be valid for 6 months from the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders travelling to Egypt need a visa.
Visa on Arrival (recommended)
You can get a visa on arrival by payment in Sterling, US Dollars or Euros; the visa fee is US$25 at approved bank kiosks within airport arrival halls, before reaching immigration counters. Visas granted on arrival are valid for a maximum of 30 days. There’s no need to buy a visa from an agent. In many cases agents will charge more than US$25 for a visa. If you’re harassed by an agent, report the incident to the tourist police in the airport terminal.
For further information and enquiries, contact the Egyptian Consulate in London.
Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your sole responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant embassies and/or consulates of the countries in which you are planning to travel.
Visa Online
You can get a visa online at Visa2Egypt. Tourist visas granted using the e-visa system are valid for a maximum of 3 months.
The contact details of your host are as follows:
Host name – Corsini Travel
Host phone number – 00 202 33777073
Host fax number – 00 202 33777073
Host email – temostar@hotmail.com
Host address – 20B Hadayek El Ehram Street, Giza, Cairo
There are currently no health requirements or vaccinations required to visit Egypt.
We recommend checking here for any updates prior to travel.
You will need to have a fair level of fitness for this tour due to the level of walking.
Egyptian Pound
Some shops accept credit cards or Sterling for larger purchases. There is a surcharge in most places for using a credit card of 3% to 5%, throughout Egypt. In the bazaars, and smaller shops, dollars or Egyptian pounds cash will only be taken.
For ease we recommend that you pay by cash for any optional excursions. Credit cards are NOT accepted.
US dollars, Sterling and Egyptian pounds can be used at the Duty Free shop. We also recommend you bring with you a good amount of cash Sterling as cash point machines are not easy to find especially during the Nile Cruise. Cash money can be easily exchanged to Egyptian pounds in Egypt and you get a better exchange for the sterling in Egypt. You can pay cash (any currency) or by card on board.
We recommend that when travelling to Egypt you call your bank or credit card company to inform them of your trip so they do not block your cards.
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