Dreams of Egypt

Dreams of Egypt

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Dreams of Egypt

11 Days Starting and ending in UK

Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria, El Alamein, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Kom Umbu, Aswan, Abu Simbel Temples

Tour operator:

Wendy Wu

Tour code:

1999

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

8 - 18

Physical rating:

Physical Rating 1

Age range:

16-70

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:
English
Interests:

Cultural, History

From:
$5613
$5363 (USD) including Flights from the UK Barrhead discount: -$250

NB: Prices correct on 09-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Steeped in history, romance and legend, a tour of Egypt is one of the grandest adventures a traveller can enjoy. Discover the country from top to toe, from the shores of Alexandria to the immense temples at Abu Simbel, at Egypt’s southernmost edge. En route, be entranced by ancient pyramids, medieval catacombs, Coptic monasteries and colossal statues, and enjoy a 5* Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan.

Highlights

  • Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza

  • Nile Cruise

  • Temple of Luxor

  • Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Fly To Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Dinner

Fly to Cairo and transfer to your hotel in the city centre.

Day 2 : Pyramids Of Giza

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit Egypt's most iconic sites: the Pyramids of Giza and the unblinking Sphinx, along with the atmospheric Egyptian Museum with its collections of statues, mummies and pharaonic treasures. Later, explore the Khan el Khalili Bazaar, a souk famed for its precious and semiprecious jewellery.

Day 3 : Old Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the morning exploring Cairo's oldest district, the Coptic Quarter, with its impressive churches and the Christian artefact collection at the Coptic Museum. Later, continue to Sakkara, an ancient necropolis famed for its painted catacombs and the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Tonight's dinner will be at the revolving restaurant atop Cairo Tower – the best viewpoint in the city.

Day 4 : Explore Alexandria

Location: Alexandria

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take the desert road to Alexandria, on the coast. This afternoon, you'll discover Alexandria's many highlights, from the Roman theatre to the atmospheric Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa, dating back to the 2nd century. Pause for a photo at the renovated 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel, once one of the most important defensive strongholds of Africa's Mediterranean coastline.

Day 5 : El Alamein And Monastery Of St Macarius

Location: El Alamein, Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we visit El Alamein, the site of two key battles in WWII. The Allied victory in the second battle was instrumental in ending the Axis threat to Egypt. Explore the military museum and war cemeteries before travelling southeast back to Cairo. Stop en route to visit the still-active Monastery of St Macarius, inhabited by Coptic Orthodox monks since the 4th century AD.

Day 6 : Cruise The Nile River

Location: Luxor

Accommodation: 5* Nile Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take a short one-hour flight from Cairo to Luxor, where we transfer to the port and board your 5* Nile cruise ship for our four-night cruise. Refresh yourself before this afternoon's excursions around Luxor's East Bank. Begin at the Temple Complex of Karnak, famed for the majestic Hypostyle Hall with its 134 gigantic stone columns, along with the Avenue of the Sphinxes and the Sacred Lake.

Day 7 : Explore The West Bank

Location: Valley of the Kings

Accommodation: 5* Nile Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Explore the West Bank of Luxor, one of Egypt's most stunning landscapes. Admire the mysterious Colossi of Memnon statues en route to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the gigantic funerary complex of Egypt's second-ever female Pharaoh. This afternoon, visit the Valley of the Kings, resting place of many pharaohs of the New Kingdom. Here, visit the tomb of Tutankhamun along with other richly-painted tombs of your choice. Tonight, we sail for Esna.

Day 8 : Kom Ombo

Location: Kom Umbu

Accommodation: 5* Nile Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Enjoy a morning visit to the Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's most beautiful and well-preserved temples, dating back to the 3rd century BC. Return to the ship for lunch as you cruise on to the town of Kom Ombo, where we visit the unusual double temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to Horus and Sobek. Sail on to Aswan, where we dock for the next two nights.

Day 9 : Discover Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: 5* Nile Cruise Ship

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Discover the many highlights of Aswan on this full-day tour. Visit the 111-metre tall Aswan High Dam, see the Unfinished Obelisk in place at Aswan's ancient quarry, and visit the Temple of Philae on Agilkia Island. After lunch, embark on a felucca (traditional Nile sailing boat) and cruise to Elephantine Island and Kitchener's Island, where we visit the botanical gardens.

Day 10 : Abu Simbel

Location: Abu Simbel Temples, Aswan, Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Disembark the ship and journey southwest to the iconic twin temples of Abu Simbel, at Egypt's furthest edge. This atmospheric temple complex, perhaps the greatest in Egypt, is dedicated to Ramesses II, often considered the greatest pharaoh of the New Kingdom. Admire its many halls and imposing statues before returning to Aswan for your flight back to Cairo.

Day 11 : Depart Cairo

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.

What's Included

  • Meals

    As listed within the itinerary

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

  • Fully Guided

    Touring with guides

  • Entrance Fees

  • International Travel

    International flights from the UK and current taxes (flights based on London Heathrow departures). Flight upgrades available on request

  • Accommodation

    4-star and 5-star accommodation & 5-star Nile cruise

  • Country Entry Visas

    Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

What's Not Included

Tipping paid locally USD$ 110

Check out our Q&As

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Yes, from/to the UK. Flights are based on London Heathrow departures

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    Yes, for UK & EU passport holders

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    Low.

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    Yes. Visa costs for UK & EU passport holders are included. Non-UK and EU passport holders are required to arrange their own visas

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Tipping to be paid locally, approx US$ 110

  • What is the maximum group size?

    18 people

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    Yes, please ask for details.

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4* and 5*, as well as a stay on a 5* Nile cruise

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.

  • Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?

    Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.

  • Do you allow children on your tours?

    We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.

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26-Mar-2020

This was our first tour with you and from start to finish we were guided by Isaac who made sure everything went smoothly. He was laid back - but on the ball - always available and very informative.

Excellent
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21-Mar-2020

We were hoping this tour would be the holiday of a lifetime and it certainly was. Our guide, Corina, was fantastic and evry country we visited had something special. FANTASTIC

Excellent
William  

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12-Nov-2022

A superb trip which ticked all our boxes and covered all the main experiences you would wish for on a trip to Japan! We were looked after by excellent local guides. All of our accommodation was very good. With all meals included we got the chance to experience the local cuisine

Alastair  

Christmas in Vietnam

06-Jan-2023

Vietnam at Christmas, Excellent Experience From start to finish Vietnam at Christmas was amazing, The tour group, Local Guide Loc, we must have been blessed as the weather was excellent only one day of rain. Tour Group 11/10 Guide 11/10 Hotels 8/10 Food 8/10 Itineary10/10 Faboulous experience on Christmas in Vietnam

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Highlights of Sri Lanka

24-Mar-2020

Great Country. Good range of different things to do and places to see - temples to beaches to wildlife. Hotels ranged from adequate to excellent. Food quality and variety was better than we expected A really good tour guide and our fellow travellers were excellent company. Would recommend despite the impact of Corona Virus cutting out a few later trips but that was beyond anyone's ability to control..

Excellent

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Wednesday - Saturday

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Barrhead discount: -$250 (USD)

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Barrhead discount: -$250 (USD)

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Barrhead discount: -$250 (USD)

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Barrhead discount: -$250 (USD)

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$6363 $6113 (USD)

Barrhead discount: -$250 (USD)

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$6363 $6113 (USD)

Barrhead discount: -$250 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Wednesday - Saturday

Oct 29, 2025 - Nov 08, 2025
$6363 $6113 (USD)

Barrhead discount: -$250 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Wednesday - Saturday

Nov 05, 2025 - Nov 15, 2025
$6363 $6113 (USD)

Barrhead discount: -$250 (USD)

Including UK Flights

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$6363 $6113 (USD)

Barrhead discount: -$250 (USD)

Including UK Flights

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$6363 $6113 (USD)

Barrhead discount: -$250 (USD)

Including UK Flights

Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    Barrhead Travel requires a minimum deposit of 200 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 98 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of barrhead travel charges.

    Up to 98 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 97 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

    At 28 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

  • How we Keep you safe on our Tours

    Your safety and well-being will always be our Number 1 priority which is why we’ve instituted the most stringent COVID health and safety protocols on all of our tours. Here is a brief summary of the steps we are taking to ensure you will be safe, secure and satisfied when you travel with us.


    Guides and National Escorts
    Our National Escorts and guides will conduct a Health and Safety briefing with you before the tour begins and will help everyone ensure they adhere to social distancing, hygiene practises and local regulations. They will carry a supply of face masks and hand sanitiser for you to use free of charge and will, of course, observe the highest level of personal hygiene at all times.

    Should anyone on the group fall ill your National Escort will ensure the individual receives swift medical attention and can only return to the group once cleared to do so.


    Transport & Sightseeing
    Vehicles will be thoroughly cleaned with disinfectant after each excursion service, overnight and between different groups.

    You will always have at least one seat between you and your fellow tourers, hand sanitiser will be given to the group on each embarkation and vehicles will be thoroughly ventilated prior to passengers boarding.

    Drivers will always embark vehicles after clients, disembark the group vehicle prior to clients disembarking, and maintain social distancing and a high level of personal hygiene at all times.

    Your guides will assess the situation on the ground avoiding large crowds – where possible, alter timings and splitting the group into smaller sizes.


    Accommodation
    Wendy Wu Tours will only offer hotels that have undergone a detailed hygiene assessment, have specific COVID-19 protocols in place and comply with government standards.

    We will ensure these protocols include staff practising social distancing and wearing appropriate PPI, regular cleaning and disinfection of high frequency touch points in all areas and food safety.


    Dining
    All the restaurants we visit will be researched and inspected regularly to ensure that they follow the strictest health, cleanliness and safety guidelines.

    All waiting staff will wear face masks and gloves and we will arrange à la carte dining, waiter-served meals or waiter-assisted buffets throughout the tour. We will not share open-buffet meals with other hotel or restaurant guests.

    Hand sanitiser will be provided to the group before and after every food and beverage service.

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