Included in this offer :

• The 5 day / 4 night tour
• Accommodation in 5* hotels (local standards) for 4 nights
• Full-board from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 5 (excluding drinks & bottled water)
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Group round-trip airport/hotel transfer
• Excursions and visits mentioned in the itinerary
• A local Egyptologist guide for the duration of the stay

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GREATER CAIRO

The Egyptian adventure begins in Cairo on the Giza plateau, facing the legendary pyramids guarded by the Sphinx. Discover the city of Cairo during your tour.

Your itinerary day by day:

Day 1: Arrival in Cairo
*day 2:** In Cairo, visit the Giza Plateau, home to the Kheops and Khephren pyramids, the Mykerinos Tomb and the Sphinx, followed by the sites of Memphis and Sakkarah
Day 3:** Visit the National Museum of Antiquities, followed by the Baron's Palace in the afternoon
Day 4: Visit the Salahdin Citadel** and the Mehmet Ali Mosque** followed by a visit to the Coptic Quarter** and a stroll through the souks of Khan El Khalili
Day 5: Departure

Please note:
- The order of visits may also be modified due to local constraints, but all visits mentioned in the program will be carried out.
- The person who welcomes you is not a guide, but an escort who will help you with the formalities.
- The formalities may take some time

Practical information:

• If you book your stay in the UK, your driver-guide will be English-speaking.

  If you book your stay in France, your driver-guide will be French-speaking.

  If you book your stay in Germany, your driver-guide will be German-speaking.
  

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1: Cairo

Arrival in Cairo.

Cairo is one of the largest cities in the world and spans the length of both sides of the Nile.

Welcome on arrival and assistance with entry formalities.

Group transfer to your hotel.

Settle in at the hotel.

Day 2: Cairo/Saqqara/Giza

Breakfast at the hotel.

Set off to visit the Giza Plateau and its incredible pyramids:
The Great Pyramid of Giza (the largest of the three, built around 2650 B.C.), one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World and the only to have withstood the test of time. For more than 40 centuries, it was the highest monument built by man at 146m high.
Khafre: the Pyramid of Khafre looks taller than Giza, but in reality it is slightly smaller. The tilted angle is more emphasised, and it sits on slightly higher ground which is what creates this impression.
Menkaure: the tomb of King MenkauIt. At a height of 66 m, it is much smaller than the other two pyramids.
The Sphinx: a lion's body with a Pharaoh's head. Its role was to guard the entrance of the tomb against pillagers. It is 73 m long and 20 m high.

Lunch by the pyramids.

You will spend the afternoon exploring the sites of Memphis and Sakkara. Memphis, in the south of Cairo, is now a palm grove where several stone blocks, tablets and statues lie, including the iconic Alabaster Sphinx, capital of the Old Egyptian Empire, and was founded by King Menes around 3000 B.C. On to the site of Saqqarah and the famous Step Pyramid, built around 2700 B.C. for the pharaoh Djoser by the architect Imhotep.

Optional: Sound and Light at the Pyramids

Dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 3: Cairo

Breakfast.

Visit to the Egyptian Museum where treasures dating from the prehistoric age to the Roman period can be seen.
You will see the well-known Tutankhamun, among other treasures. It houses more than 250,000 pieces, is one of the largest museums in the world, and allows visitors to discover the history of Ancient Egypt spanning the course of 5 millennia.

Lunch during the trip.

Visit the Baron's Palace if you are stopping over in Cairo and discover the mysteries that are hidden there. Baron Empain arrived in Egypt in January 1904, with the intention of saving one of his wife's development projects: the construction of a rail link between Al-Matariyyah and Port Said. Despite losing the train contract with the British, Empain remained in Egypt.

Dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 4: Cairo

Breakfast

Trip to the Citadel of Saladin and the Mosque of Muhammad Ali (built between 1830 and 1849; it is so white that it is nicknamed the "Alabaster Mosque"). There is a large clock in the centre of the courtyard which was a gift from the King Louis Philippe of France to Muhammad Ali. The Belvedere commands a panoramic view of the city of Cairo.
Visit to the Coptic District. The Christian religion was introduced by Saint Mark around 45 AD and thus a Coptic community (Coptic being a term specifically designating the Christians of Egypt) began to develop. The Coptic area in Cairo is best known for having a large number of churches in a very small area.
The Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church is one of the oldest Christian churches, built around the 3rd or 4th century AD. The Church was named Saint Sergius in homage to a former war general who converted to Christianity. The Christians built a church on this very spot because it is believed that the Holy Family took refuge here when it used to be a cave.
Saint Virgin Mary's Church, or the Hanging Church, is a very beautiful monument. It is accessible via stairs preceded by a corridor with mosaics depicting biblical scenes. This church is nicknamed the Hanging Church because it is built above palm tree trunks which support it like stilts. The interior is lavishly decorated. In the main room, there is a Coptic icon depicting the Virgin Mary with Jesus in her arms. It feels like she's following you with her gaze as you walk around her.
Ben Ezra Synagogue, this synagogue is a true architectural masterpiece. From the outside, there is nothing exceptional about it, but it is the inside which makes it all the more interesting; it's quite simply incredible.

Lunch during the trips

Walk in the Souk of Khan El Khalili, a bazaar built in the 14th century. It is very colourful and has traditional goods, but also a fabulous choice of gold, gold thread and silver jewellery, and a selection of North African handicrafts.

Dinner and night at the hotel.

Day 5: Cairo

Breakfast.

Depending on your flight schedule, transfer to the airport. Assistance with check-in formalities, then take-off.

Your accommodation

During your tour you will be staying at the five-star Le Passage Hotel & Casino (local standards) or similar

Full-board package (excluding drinks and bottled water)

During your tour, you will enjoy a full-board package (excluding drinks and bottled water) from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 5.

USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW

Tips: "baksheesh"! A word you'll soon get to know! While it's easy to refuse solicitors, on the other hand it's part of the customs and rewards work and service well done. Gratuity for guides is never included. It's up to each individual to decide.

Wifi is available only at reception and at a charge during the cruise

The baggage allowance for domestic flights is 23kg in the hold per person, and a small bag in the cabin of 7kg maximum. Any additional kilos will be charged locally.

Accommodations are up to local standards.

The level of control at the airport in Egypt can be high and random depending on the number of tourists, which is why the tour leader anticipates schedules as far as possible.

Due to the dense traffic in Cairo, journey times can be long.

On excursions, you will be grouped with other participants.
This package includes periods of free time during which you can wander around at your leisure. However, transfers are at your own expense.

Optional extras are extra and must be paid for on site with your guide or local representative.

The order of visits is subject to change due to local imperatives (navigation time, passage of locks, etc.)

The order of visits may be modified according to local imperatives (navigation time, passage of locks, etc.)

The pace of visits can be quite long (see all the visits included in the day-by-day details), which means waking up very early in the morning (outside the boat's navigation periods)

Egypt is a cultural destination

PLEASE NOTE: For those booking the "hotel only" package (without international flights), please let us know your flight details as soon as possible via the contact form in "Help and contact" at the bottom of the page, so that we can organize your transfers.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

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Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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