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1799 €
9 jours
8 nuits

The perfect combination of culture and relaxation

Day 1 - Cairo

Arrival in Cairo.
Cairo is one of the world's largest metropolises, stretching along both banks of the Nile.
Welcome on arrival and assistance with entry formalities.
Transfer to your hotel.
Check-in and overnight at your hotel.
Hotel: Le Passage Hotel & Casino 5* (or similar)

Day 2 - Cairo Pyramids

Breakfast at the hotel.


Sightseeing tour of the GUIZEH PLATEAU and its incredible pyramids:
Kheops (the largest of the three, built around 2650 BC), one of the 7 wonders of Antiquity and the only one to have stood the test of time.
For over 40 centuries, it was the tallest man-made monument, standing 146 metres high.
Khephren, the pyramid of Khephren appears to be higher than that of Kheops, but in reality it is slightly lower, thanks to its angle
angle and its location on slightly higher ground.
Mykerinos, the tomb of King Mykerinos, is much smaller than the other two pyramids, standing 66 metres high.
the Sphinx: the lion with Pharaoh's head, whose role was to defend the entrance to the tomb against looters. It measures 73 metres long and 20
meters high


Lunch near the pyramids.


VISIT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM OF ANTIQUITIES, whose treasures range from the prehistoric age to the Roman period. You'll see
tutankhamun's famous treasure. Home to over 250,000 pieces, it is one of the world's largest museums. It allows
visitors to discover the history of ancient Egypt over 5 millennia.


Dinner and overnight at the Hotel


Hotel: Le Passage Hotel & Casino 5* (or similar)

Day 3 - Hurghada

Hurghada.
transfer to your hotel in Hurghada. Check-in at the hotel and the rest of the day at your leisure to relax in the comfortable
all-inclusive hotel facilities.
Hotel: Sea Star Beau Riavage 5* (or similar)

Day 4 - Hurghada

Hurghada.
Sea trip with several stops to discover the coral reefs of the Red Sea. Snorkeling with palm, mask and snorkel. Enjoy a
boat cruise to areas of the sea where dolphins can be found, and can swim with them.
Lunch on board (drinks included)
Hotel: Jasmen palace 5*(or similar)

Day 5 - Luxor

Luxor, Hurghada.

Transfer to Luxor


You'll explore ancient Thebes, the city of the hundred gates of the god Amon, capital of
capital of Upper Egypt and the entire country during the 18th Dynasty.
a visit to one of the two world-famous temples, both dedicated to the god Amun-Ra, master of the gods and Lord of the Theban Triad:
KARNAK TEMPLE: the most theological temple ever built here over 2000 years
the same god: Amun. The greatest kings (Sethi I, Ramses IIThoutmosis III, Ramses III) succeeded one another here. The name "Karnak", meaning "fortress", dates back to the Islamic conquest
you'll set off to discover the sites on the west bank of the Nile. You'll be amazed by the immense complex of Deir el-Bahari, which includes THE TEMPLE OF QUEEN HATESHPSOUT t, unique in Egypt, as it is partly carved out of the rock and rises on three terraces linked by central ramps. a unique edifice set in the hollow of the mountain. In the incredible VALLEY OF THE KINGS, where you will visit two
tombs of Kings and a Queen. From the 18th dynasty onwards, and throughout the new empire, pharaohs were no longer buried in temples or monuments dedicated to their final journey. It was on the other side of the Nile, on the west bank, in the land of the Beyond, that Thutmose I and all the other pharaohs were to be buried
monuments like the pyramids, nor even the Mastabas used under the Old Kingdom, but rather vaults dug out of the rock, with access scrupulously sealed off. The main motivation was undoubtedly to escape tomb robbers, you will visit the Temple of Ramses III, MedinetHabou is the Arabic name of the site
the funerary temple of Ramses III is the finest example of monumental art under the Ramessides. The last great builder of ancient Egypt, the pharaoh undertook the reopening of the great construction sites abandoned since Ramesses II, and the construction of a new temple
and built the vast royal temple of Médinet-Habou, south of the Theban necropolis.
return to Hurghada.

Overnight at the hotel.
Hotel: Jasmen palace 5* (or similar)

Day 6 - Hurghada

Hurghada.
*Option to be booked on site
Safari and quad biking: Get away from it all in the peace and quiet of the desert on a guaranteed 4X4, crossing the dunes and visiting the Bedouins
camels, quad bikes, taste their typical meals, enjoy an oriental show, dance under the stars and take home many happy memories (scarves and
glasses not included)
Duration: 4 hours
Price: €30 (indicative per person)
Hotel: Jasmen palace 5* (or similar)

Day 7 - Hurghada

Hurghada.
*Option to be booked on site
Diving day or baptism: Scuba diving for unforgettable memories, underwater photo or video courses.
Two dives per day, French-speaking instructor. Last dive 24 hours before return flight. Lunch on board (drinks included)
Duration: 6 hours
Price: 45€ (indicative per person)
Hotel: Jasmen palace 5* (or similar)

Day 8 - Cairo

Cairo.


Lunch at your hotel in Hurghada and transfer to your hotel in Cairo.

Lunch en route.


On arrival at your hotel in Cairo, you will be greeted by our local team. free time to enjoy your last moments in Cairo

STROLL THROUGH THE SOUKS OF KHAN EL KHALILI
Return to your hotel.


Dinner and overnight in Cairo.


*Option to be booked on site
Sound and lights at the pyramids: In the early evening, enjoy an incredible sound and light show that will allow you to decipher the mysteries of the pyramids
the history and many secrets of the pyramids and the Sphinx. Step back in time and discover the different techniques behind the pyramids
behind their construction and how they have been preserved over the centuries
Duration: 2 hours
Price: €35 (indicative per person)
Hotel: Le Passage 5* Hotel & Casino

Day 9 - Departure

Cairo.
Breakfast at the hotel,
transfer to the airport for your return flight.

YOUR TRIP INCLUDES :

- Round-trip flights to Egypt on scheduled flights with stopovers
- 1 piece of cabin luggage + 1 piece of hold luggage per person
- Transfers by minibus or coach depending on the number of participants
- Excursions and visits mentioned in the program
- All-inclusive package in Hurghada
- Ground transportation in tourist vehicle adapted to group size
- Local English-speaking Egyptologist guide for all visits
- Assistance from our representatives at the airport
- Full board from breakfast on day 2 to breakfast on day 9

YOUR TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE :

- Visa and service fees to be paid in cash on arrival 70 euros per person MUST be paid on arrival
- Personal expenses and extras
- Customary and obligatory tips to guides and drivers
- Optional excursions
- Everything not mentioned in "Price includes"
- Parking at Lyon airport for the duration of the stay: + 65€/vehicle
- Travel insurance :
* cancellation insurance: +66€/pers
* or comprehensive insurance: +89€/pers

FORMALITIES :
- passport valid for at least six months after the date of return to France.
- visa required on arrival