DAY 1 ISTANBUL- CAIRO
Time 20:15 We recommend you to be at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Time 23:35 We depart for Cairo with flight number PC 582 of Pegasus Airlines.
DAY 2 CAIRO (Breakfast) (Fayyum Oasis, Magic Lake and Tunisia Village Tour Included)
Time 01:45 Arrival. After necessary procedures, transfer to the hotel. Check-in to the rooms.
Breakfast at our hotel. We set off for our Fayyum Oasis, Magic Lake and Tunisia Village Tour. (Note: We ensure a safe journey with our vehicles, the oldest of which is 5 years old. We offer various snacks, water, tea, and coffee service on our vehicle, as well as free WIFI internet connection. Your safety and comfort are our priority.) In the 12th Dynasty, when Pharaoh Amenemhat I moved the capital of the country to Fayyum Oasis, it began to gain significant importance in history, and today, with a population exceeding 300 thousand, it has become an important settlement Fayyum city. . (Approximately 120 km) Thanks to the fertile lands of the oasis, a large portion of the population relies on agriculture and livestock for their livelihood, which is why the mega city of Cairo functions as a food depot. Upon our arrival in Fayyum city, we first experience a lake tour on the Harun Lake (Magic Lake) with an authentic felucca. (included in the price) The contrast of the vast Fayyum Desert with the lush oasis and the Mudavara Mountain breathtaking views will accompany this enjoyable trip. After that, we head to the authentic Tunisia Village located on a hill overlooking the Salt Lake and explore the village together. (village entrance fee is included in the price) During our free time, guests can stroll through this peaceful village, shop at the many ceramic workshop stores, and even take classes, or visit the art gallery. If you prefer, you can also take horseback rides along the desert and lakeside. There are also restaurants serving delicious meals and charming cafes in the village. (If you wish, you can participate in the Valley of Rayan Waterfalls and Whale Valley Open-Air Museum Jeep Safari for an additional fee) After our tour, we return to Cairo.
DAY 3 CAIRO (Breakfast) (Pyramids, Valley Temple of Khafre, and Sphinx Tour Included)
Breakfast at our hotel. We set off for one of the most exciting places of our trip, the Pyramids, Valley Temple of Khafre, and Sphinx Tour. (Entrance fee is included in the price.) You will be amazed and intrigued by the architectural features of this wonder of the world, which has managed to stay standing until today, as you will wonder how it was built with the technology and facilities of thousands of years ago during this trip to visit the Panorama Hill, Valley Temple of Khafre, Sphinx, Great Pyramid of Giza, Pyramid of Mykerinos, and Pyramid of Khafre with our guide. (The admission ticket for the tunnels inside the pyramids is not included in the price and we do not recommend entering.) After our tour, we visit the Papyrus store where you can see and learn about the production stages of the most important products of the Pharaohs' era. Then, we go to the Natural Oils and Perfumes Store, which has roots dating back to the Pharaohs period, and complete our shopping. After our tour, there will be free time. Return to the hotel is free. (Guests can join the newly opened Great Museum/GEM Tour with lunch for an additional fee) (If you like, you can join a dinner and show Nile cruise for an additional fee)
DAY 4 CAIRO- ASWAN (Breakfast, Dinner) (Old Cairo Tour Included)
After breakfast, we check out from our rooms and begin our Old Cairo Tour. (Entrance fees to El Moez area, Mamluk Palace, and Mosque are included, Koptic Museum entrance fee is not included.) In this exploration of the historic streets of ancient Cairo, which has hosted numerous cultures, civilizations, and religions; You will see the first mosque in Egypt and Africa, the Amr ibn al-As Mosque, the Ben Azhar Synagogue, said to have been visited by Moses, the Hanging Church, which is considered to be a holy site for Christians, contains the cave where the Virgin Mary and Jesus were said to have lived for three months, and the Abu Serga Church, which is significant for the history of Egyptian Christians, and the Koptic Museum will be seen from outside. Free time until the transfer time. (If you wish, you can join the Lunch included Cairo Castle and Muhammad Ali Pasha Mosque Tour for an additional fee.) Afterward, we enjoy our dinner with a menu of seafood. Transfer to the airport.
Time 23:20 We depart for Aswan on Egyptair flight MS 80.
Time 00:40 Upon arrival, transfer to our hotel and accommodation.
DAY 5 ASWAN (CRUISE) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) (High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Tour Included)
After breakfast and checking out of the rooms, we set off for our High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Tour. The Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan gives a clear idea of how sculptures and temples were carved from rocks during the Pharaonic period. When you visit here, you will learn important information about the craftsmanship of that era. Next, we head to the High Dam. Construction began in 1958 and was completed in 12 years with the help of Yugoslav and Soviet architects and engineers. The Nasr Dam has changed the fate of the geography in which it is located. As one of the most important mega projects of its time, the dam is the lifeline of Egypt, where more than 96% of the land is desert. (Entrance fees for the Unfinished Obelisk Site and the Nasr Dam are included) After our tour, we go to our cruise ship where we will stay for 4 days and have lunch. After settling into our rooms, we have free time.(If you wish, you can join the Filae Island and Temple, Nubian Village Tour for an additional fee.) Dinner and accommodation will be on our ship.
DAY 6 ASWAN (ABU SIMBEL)- KOMOMBO (CRUISE) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation will be on our ship.(If you wish, you can join Abu Simbel and/or Komombo Temple Tours for an additional fee.)
DAY 7 KOMOMBO- EDFU- LUXOR (CRUISE) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) (Horus Temple Tour Included)
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and accommodation will be on our ship. After the ship docks in Edfu, we will set off for the Horus Temple Tour with our group. (Entrance fee and transportation included) After visiting the largest temple in Egypt next to Karnak Temple, which has been preserved the best until today, we return to our ship. Guests may participate in the Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show for an additional fee if they wish.
DAY 8 LUXOR- HURGHADA (Breakfast, Dinner) (East Luxor and Karnak Temple Tour Included)
Guests may participate in the Luxor Balloon Tour for an additional fee if they wish. After breakfast and checking out of the rooms, we set off for our East Luxor and Karnak Temple Tour. During our Panoramic City Tour (the price is included in your package); we will see the Ramesseum, El Qurna, III. Amenhotep Temple, Luxor Temple, Winter Palace, Sphinx Road, Corniche, and Nile River located on the east bank of Luxor, while our guide will provide information about the mysterious history of the Pharaohs that dates back thousands of years. Our tour continues with the Karnak Temple Tour, which is considered the most important religious structure of the Pharaohs and is known as the "always unfinished temple" due to each Pharaoh adding to its construction. (The entrance fee is included in the price.) We will take a shopping break at the Alabaster Store, which sells various souvenirs made of the famous natural stones of Egypt. After that, we will have free time until the evening. (If you wish, you can join the Lunch included West Luxor Tour for an additional fee) After our tour, we will transfer to Hurghada. (Approximately 330 km) You can have your dinner at the late dinner buffet prepared by your hotel.(Note: We ensure a safe journey with our vehicles, the oldest of which is 5 years old. We offer various snacks, water, tea, and coffee service on our vehicle, as well as free WIFI internet connection. Your safety and comfort are our priority.)
DAY 9 HURGHADA (Breakfast, Dinner)
Breakfast and dinner will be at our hotel. Your accommodation will also be paid for this night so you can use your rooms until your transfer to the airport. After breakfast, we set off for our Glass-Bottom Boat Underwater Observation Tour (the price is included in your package). The Red Sea is one of the richest seas in the world in terms of underwater life, with colorful corals and various exotic fish. During this delightful trip, you will be able to observe the magical underwater world from our glass-bottom boat. (If you wish, you can make this tour even more enjoyable by using the SeaScope/Submarine for an additional fee.) Afterwards, we will begin our Panoramic City Tour (the price is included in your package). We will see El Dahr District, the attractive center Marina, the hotel-famous Sahl Hasheesh Region, the most important religious structure of the city Al Mina Mosque, the most important temple of the Christian population Koptic Church, and the Fish Market where seafood caught in the fertile waters of the Red Sea is sold fresh. We will return to our hotel after our tour. After vacating the rooms and collecting breakfast boxes, we will transfer to the airport.
DAY 10 HURGHADA- ISTANBUL
Time 02:50 We will depart for Istanbul with flight number PC 621 of Pegasus Airlines.
Time 05:35 Arrival.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The prices of extended services are valid on the date of the publication announcement, and due to supplier price increases, exchange rate changes, tax variations, increases in entrance fees, etc., differences in costs may be reflected in our selling prices. In such a case; the new prices indicated in the final program sent to you at least 48 hours before the tour departure date will be valid.
1 - You must confirm your flight times with our company 48 hours before departure. Depending on the dates, different scheduled flights of Pegasus Airlines may be used. We are not responsible for domestic tickets that you arrange and purchase without confirmation. Our responsibility is limited to the domestic tickets purchased by us.
2 - Our guide and company may make changes to the tour program flow as long as the content remains the same.
3 - The cancellation and refund of additional services purchased individually or collectively in Egypt are not possible. If you purchase them with your package, the cancellation and refund conditions of your package tour will also apply to additional services. We recommend purchasing an insurance policy for your guarantee against any mishaps, as our company will have no other application in such cases since necessary reservations have been made and paid to service providers. For single purchases, List Prices are valid.
4 - Depending on the number of people in the vehicles;
* For groups of 16 and over, a bus will be used,
* For groups of 9 to 15, a midibus will be used
* For groups of 8 and below, a minibus will be used
5- The tour, bus, and flight routes may be changed without prior notice, provided the content remains the same.
* Domestic economy class plane ticket with local airlines from Cairo to Aswan
* Airport taxes
* Total of 9 nights accommodation: 3 nights bed and breakfast in Cairo at hotels of your choice, 1 night bed and breakfast in Aswan, 3 nights full board on the Nile cruise, and 2 nights half board in Hurghada.
* 1 dinner at a local restaurant in Cairo
* Airport/hotel/airport transfers specified in the program
* Maximum of 5 years old transportation in our private vehicles for Luxor/Hurghada transfer (during intercity travels, tea/coffee service, water, and snacks will be served, and we provide free WIFI internet connection)
* Fayyum Oasis, Magic Lake, and Tunis Village Tour (entrance fee to the village and boat trip on the lake included)
* Tour of Pyramids, Valley Temple of Khafre, and Sphinx (entrance fee included)
* Old Cairo Tour (entrance fees for El Moez District, Mamluk Palace, and Mosque included)
* Tour of the High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan (transportation and entrance fees included)
* Tour of the Falcon-Headed Horus Temple in Edfu (transportation and entrance fees included)
* Tour of East Luxor and Karnak Temple
* Turkish guiding service with Mısır welcome
* Local guide with a badge in mandatory places
* Mandatory Professional Liability Insurance
* International Departure Tax
* Tips (it is traditionally expected to give tips in Egypt)
* Private Health and Travel Insurance
* Extended Services Package (not mandatory, you can pay your agent when purchasing the tour or pay your guide in Egypt against receipt)
* City accommodation taxes, tourist taxes and entry fees, checkpoint and security fees, city entrance fees for buses, operational and local service costs, and mandatory ship tips fee ($125) (mandatory, collected in cash against receipt by local authorities upon arrival in Egypt for each person including children)
* Any services that are not explicitly stated as included and personal expenses
EXTENDED SERVICES GROUP PURCHASE CAMPAIGN
As part of your tour package, we offer you a unique experience by including all the tours and activities that you must participate in while in Egypt in our price. However, we recommend that you also purchase our "Extended Services" to make this trip even more unique. You can buy all the services upon arrival in Egypt one by one, or if you prefer to make it more "budget-friendly," you can purchase them in bulk.
Moreover, you can choose one of the following payment methods:
-You can pay with a credit card when purchasing our package tour from your agency. In this case, you have the same cancellation/change rights as the package. (You can choose between the individual list prices or the bulk purchase campaign prices.)
-You can pay in cash upon arrival in Egypt. (You can choose between the individual list prices or the bulk purchase campaign prices.)
-You can buy it using your credit card with a mail order method upon arrival in Egypt. (You can choose between the individual list prices or the bulk purchase campaign prices.
EXTENDED SERVICES CAMPAIGN (ADVANTAGEOUS PACKAGE)
Lunch Included New Grand Museum/GEM (Adult: 85 USD, Child: 75 USD)
Lunch and Dinner Included Cairo Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque (Adult: 50 USD, Child: 45 USD)
Temple of Philae and Nubian Village (Adult: 80 USD, Child: 70 USD)
Abu Simbel (Adult: 175 USD, Child: 165 USD)
Lunch Included West Luxor (Adult: 80 USD, Child: 70 USD)
Total Adult List Prices: 470 USD INSTEAD Bulk Purchase Campaign: 399 USD
Total Child List Prices: 425 USD INSTEAD Bulk Purchase Campaign: 349 USD
EXTENDED SERVICES CAMPAIGN (FULL PACKAGE)
Lunch Included Wadi Rayan Waterfalls, Whale Valley Jeep Safari (Adult: 125 USD, Child: 115 USD)
Lunch Included New Grand Museum/GEM (Adult: 85 USD, Child: 75 USD)
Khan el Khalili Bazaar and Dinner/Show Nile Cruise (Adult: 75 USD, Child: 65 USD)
Lunch Included Cairo Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque (Adult: 50 USD, Child: 45 USD)
Temple of Philae and Nubian Village (Adult: 80 USD, Child: 70 USD)
Abu Simbel (Adult: 175 USD, Child: 165 USD)
Kom Ombo Temple (Adult: 65 USD, Child: 55 USD)
Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show (Adult: 80 USD, Child: 70 USD)
Lunch Included West Luxor (Adult: 80 USD, Child: 70 USD)
SeaScope/Submarine Difference (Adult: 30 USD, Child: 25 USD)
Total Adult List Prices: 845 USD INSTEAD Bulk Purchase Campaign: 599 USD
Total Child List Prices: 755 USD INSTEAD Bulk Purchase Campaign: 499 USD
EXTRA TOUR GUEST INFORMATION:
1-For the tours to be conducted in Turkish with a guide, the minimum number of participants must be reached. If this number is not reached:
A-Some tours may be conducted with English-speaking staff (with the guest's approval)
B-The tour can be conducted in English or Turkish for an additional fee (with the guest's approval)
C-If the above options are not acceptable to the guest, the tour will be canceled and the guest will receive a full refund of the amount paid for that tour. If the discount of discounted packages is higher than the refund amount, no refund will be made; if it is lower, the difference will be refunded.
2-Once the guest purchases the tour, necessary reservations are made and payments made to local service providers. Thus, if the guest decides to cancel the purchased tour;
A-If a doctor-approved health problem occurs for him/herself and/or a person who stayed in the same room, the amount paid for that tour will be refunded without deduction. If the discount of discounted packages is higher than the refund amount, no refund will be made; if it is lower, the difference will be refunded.
B-Cancellations made up to 25 hours before the tour departure will receive a 50% refund of the amount paid. If the discount of discounted packages is higher than the refund amount, no refund will be made; if it is lower, the difference will be refunded.
C-Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the tour departure will not receive a refund.
D-Guests who do not arrive at the designated meeting point at the specified time can join the tour by proceeding to another location on their own. If they choose not to do this or if it’s not possible due to the nature of the tour, no refund will be made.
E-Since some tours take guests from different hotels, guests should contact our authorized personnel to learn the time of arrival of the vehicle in case of any delays. Such delays do not affect the content or duration of the tour. Thus, they cannot be considered a reason for tour cancellation, and if cancellation is requested, no refund will be made.
F-The authorized personnel will provide the necessary information for the time of movements during free times and stops during the tour. In case of a delay by the guest, the staff may decide to wait a reasonable time if it does not affect the flow of the tour, or continue as planned. Otherwise, the guest may proceed to the next point at their own expense or return to the hotel at their own expense. In this case, no refund will be made.
3-YOU ARE UNDER OUR ASSURANCE: The vehicles, restaurants, menus, locations, personnel, and all other services used in our tours are the best based on the price/quality balance and our long-standing experience in Egypt, and all are certified by the International Tourism Standards and the Egyptian Authorities. In case of deficiencies and/or defective service during our tours and activities; since your experience in Egypt is continuously monitored by our company, any issues will be resolved with immediate interventions, and/or in some cases, partial or full refunds will be issued. The discount of discounted packages will be deducted from the price, and the net amount paid will be refunded.
However, our company cannot be held responsible for circumstances that may arise outside its control, such as local and general conditions in Egypt, traffic, road closures, adverse weather conditions, guest errors, and technical failures.
4-Some of our tours may require intense physical activity. If you have health issues, we kindly ask you to consult our authorized personnel to learn the conditions of the tour and make your decision accordingly.
5-Water sports, boat trips, ATV/Quad Safari, 4X4 jeep safari, scuba diving, camel rides, and similar activities can pose some risks of accidents and may lead to serious injuries and even worse. Our company cannot be held responsible for any negative occurrences. Please ensure you understand these risks when participating in such tours and activities; if you have any doubts, please consult our authorized personnel for information. If you still have doubts, please do not proceed with the purchase. When participating in such tours and activities, we kindly ask you to strictly adhere to the warnings of our authorized personnel, follow the safety precautions provided, and wear the safety equipment as necessary. Otherwise, you will be putting yourself and other participants at risk.
6-It is the responsibility of our guests to wear appropriate clothing in places of religious significance. Our company will not be held responsible for guests who are not allowed entry due to improper clothing.
7-Some tours and activities may require personal belongings/clothing. It is entirely the responsibility of our guests to bring or rent comfortable shoes, clothing, slippers, swimsuits, snorkeling gear, sunscreen, shawls, and towels borrowed from the hotel.
8-You must inform our guide of food allergies or other allergies, as well as special dietary needs for health reasons. In such special cases, please understand that we may not always be able to meet your needs and we only pledge to do our best.
9- We strongly advise you not to drink open water or other beverages, not to eat fruits/vegetables unless you are sure they have been thoroughly washed and peeled, and not to consume unpackaged food sold openly outdoors. Your body and immune system are not accustomed to the local conditions in Egypt, so symptoms such as fever, diarrhea, and vomiting may occur. In this case, our company will assist you in obtaining the necessary medical intervention, but the related costs will be your responsibility.
10-Like any prudent individual, we particularly advise you to obtain Health and Travel Insurance for your travels both domestically and internationally.