Tour Code: 27EGY
Tour Manager: Dan Brubaker
Tour Leader: Maged Nabawy
Group Size: 22
Activity level: Moderate

Be dazzled by the majestic Pyramids of Giza. See the modern library in Alexandria. Explore Philae Temple and High Dam at Aswan. Be awed by the spectacular Abu Simbel Temple. Cruise along the Nile River. See the tombs at the Valley of Kings and the Valley of Queens. Wander along the columns at Karnak Temple, considered the gem of all temples. Observe the solar eclipse in Luxor at 13:05 / 1:05 pm on August 2, 2027. Enjoy 2 beach days in Hurghada.

Sunday, July 25
Arrival in Cairo. Your guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel to rest and recover from your journey. Stay in Cairo for 2 nights.

Monday, July 26
Visit Memphis, the capital of ancient Egypt. See the colossal statue of Ramses II and the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara. After lunch, enjoy an extended 5-hour visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM). See the middle coffin, inner coffin, and death mask of King Tutankhamun. Welcome dinner.

Tuesday, July 27
See the magnificent Great Pyramids of Giza — Cheops, Chephren, and Menkaure. Stop for a panoramic photo of the three pyramids before seeing the Great Sphinx. After lunch, drive 3 hours to Alexandria, the most important coastal city built by Alexander the Great. Enjoy an outside view of Qaitbay Citadel, built in 1480 by Sultan Qaitbay on the site of the Pharos Lighthouse to protect the city from the Crusaders. Take a short walk along the Alexandria Corniche. Overnight in Alexandria.

Wednesday, July 28
Visit the Catacombs of Kom el-Shoqafa and Pompey’s Pillar, constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian in AD 297. Visit the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, a huge modern library and research center constructed on the site of the former Library of Alexandria, which was destroyed in AD 400. Drive 3 hours back to Cairo. Stay in Cairo for 2 nights.

Thursday, July 29
The morning takes us to Old Cairo. Visit St. Sergius and Bacchus Coptic Orthodox Church, which contains the cave where Mary, Joseph, and Jesus are said to have hidden from the Romans. Visit Ben Ezra Synagogue, located on the site where, according to local folklore, baby Moses was found. Head to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization (NMEC) to see the Royal Mummies — 18 kings and 2 queens from the 17th through the 20th Dynasties. Visit the Citadel of Saladin, followed by the Egyptian Museum in Cairo (EMC).

Friday, July 30
Morning flight from Cairo to Aswan. Visit the High Dam, which took 10 years to complete. View the Unfinished Obelisk and learn how ancient Egyptians cut these enormous stone pillars. Visit Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis. During sunset, enjoy a felucca boat cruise to a Nubian village. Embark on our cruise for 3 nights.

Saturday, July 31
Early morning, take a 3.5-hour drive from Aswan to Abu Simbel. Visit the Great Temple of Ramses II and the Temple of Nefertari on the western bank of Lake Nasser. Return to Aswan and sail to Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to two gods — Haroeris and Sobek. Continue the cruise toward Edfu.

Sunday, August 1
Morning visit to the Great Temple of Edfu, which is believed to have been built on the site where the legendary battle between Horus, the falcon god, and Seth, the god of chaos, took place. Continue cruising throughout the afternoon toward Esna. After crossing the Esna Lock, continue toward Luxor. Spend the afternoon on the East Bank of the Nile. Walk among the pillars of the colossal Temple of Amun-Ra, then visit Luxor Temple, which is dedicated to the Theban triad — Amon, Mut, and Chons. Take a short drive to Karnak Temple, known as the “Temple of All Temples” in Egypt. See the obelisks, the sacred lake, and the great hypostyle hall.

Monday, August 2
Early morning start on the West Bank of the Nile. Visit the Valley of the Kings, the burial place of most of the Pharaohs of the New Kingdom period. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Be at the designated solar eclipse viewing location at Karnak Temple by 11:00 am for the partial eclipse, which begins at 11:40 am. Observe the maximum solar eclipse at 1:05 pm. Afterwards, prepare to depart for a 4-hour drive to Hurghada. Stay in Hurghada for 3 nights.

Tuesday, August 3
Free time on the beach.

Wednesday, August 4
Free time on the beach.

Thursday, August 5
Take a 5- to 6-hour drive to Cairo. Enjoy late-afternoon shopping at the 14th-century open-air bazaar at Khan el-Khalili. Farewell dinner. Overnight in Cairo.

Friday, August 6
Transfer to the airport for your flights.

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• 9 nights in 5-star accommodations.

• 3 nights on luxury cruise in double cabins with private bathrooms.

• 1 domestic flight.

• 31 meals: Breakfast (12), Lunch (11), Dinner (8)

• Services of a deaf Tour Leader on call 24 hours a day.

• Services of local deaf guides.

• All transportation expenses.

• All city and/or tourist taxes. 

• Airport transfers at beginning and end of tour.

• All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary.

• Informative travel preparation packet.

• $100 Repeat Customer Discount per person on your next regular tour.

• International airfare.

• All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.

• Travel Insurance.

• Single entry Egyptian tourist e-visa ($25)

• Tips for your Tour Leader, Tour Assistant(s) and/or Local Guides

• Tour begins and ends in Cairo, Egypt.

• Tour will be confirmed when we meet the minimum number of participants

• When the tour is confirmed, additional deposits or payments may be required

• Significant walking is expected during the tour, and moderate physical fitness is required

• Hands On Travel recommends purchasing a travel insurance plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected

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With this tour confirmation, your $500 deposit is now non-refundable in any event you need to back out. However, it may be transferable to a future tour.