7 Day Egyptian Gem Tour

Day 1 

Depart Dublin on the direct Egypt Air flight to Cairo. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, our group will be greeted by our tour leader and transferred by coach to our Cairo Hotel, where you will stay for the next 6 Nights.

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Day 2 

After Breakfast, depart by coach to commence your first day of sightseeing. We will drive to the Giza Plateau, which is approximately 1 hour away, to visit the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus, followed by the Famous Sphinx and Valley Temple. After your sightseeing tour, we will board the coach and depart for our lunch stop. A set menu lunch will be served in a local restaurant for your enjoyment. After lunch, we will return to the hotel, where the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Dinner this evening will be served in the hotel at their buffet restaurant. Included Meals today (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

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Day 3

After Breakfast, depart by coach to commence your second days sightseeing. Today we will drive to GEM, the new “Grand Egyptian Museum”. Egypt’s gift to the World. Explore and uncover the stories behind the artefacts and vast collections on display here, this incredible museum serves as a bridge between the past and present, blending the grandeur of ancient Egyptian civilisation with cutting-edge museum technology After your immersive experience at GEM, we will then travel by coach to visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization NMEC (Approx 40min drive away). At NMEC you can enjoy the museum’s exceptional collection, including the royal mummies, which are exhibited in a new interactive display using 21st century cutting-edge technology to go beneath the wrappings and reveal their secrets. After your morning of sightseeing at the museums, we will board the coach and depart for our lunch stop. A set menu lunch will be served in a local restaurant for your enjoyment. After lunch, we will return to hotel where the remainder of the day is at your Leisure. Dinner this evening will be served in the hotel at their buffet restaurant. Included Meals today (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)Day 4 – Wednesday 28 October – Alexandria

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Day 4 

Early Breakfast, depart by coach to commence your third day sightseeing. This morning will be an early morning collection, so it will be early breakfast before meeting your tour guide to board our coach to travel to Alexandria We will visit the Amphitheatre and Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, recognised as one of the Wonders of the Middle Ages, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa exemplify the ingenuity and artistry of the time, it is one the most fascinating historical sites, renowned for the remarkable blend of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman architectural styles. After our tour of the Catacombs, it will be followed by a short stop to view Qaitbay Citadel, one of the most important forts on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. Not only is this a monument, but a wonderful example of historical heritage and architectural beauty. A visit to the Citadel of Qaitbay also offers dazzling views of the Mediterranean Sea. After your morning of sightseeing, we will board our coach and depart for our lunch stop. A set menu lunch will be served in a local restaurant for your enjoyment. After lunch, we will board our coach for our return drive back to Cairo. Upon arrival at our hotel, the remainder of the day is at your leisure. Dinner this evening will be served in the hotel at their buffet restaurant. Included Meals (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

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Day 5 

Enjoy breakfast at leisure, as today is a free morning and afternoon. Perhaps you would like a day to lounge by the pool and enjoy a swim, or perhaps take your time to explore the adjacent “City Star Mall”, which is located next door to your hotel, ideal for doing some shopping or exploring the many dining options on offer for lunch. Alternatively, you can arrange a tour with our guide, tour options available include: The historic city of Memphis & Sakkara, which was ancient Egypt's first capital, or The Sultan Hassan Mosque. Additional cost locally for these tours. This evening, dinner is at your leisure. As your hotel is situated beside the City Star Mall, you have a large array of dining options, or perhaps you can dine at one of the hotel's other a la carte restaurants on site. Included Meals (Breakfast)

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Day 6 

After Breakfast, we will board our coach to commence our final day sightseeing in Cairo. Today your programme starts with a city tour to visit the Area of Islamic Cairo, then moving on to Coptic Cairo to visit The Hanging Church of St. Barbara, Church of Abu Serga. From here, we will then explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old Bazaar, the ideal place to pick up some last-minute shopping, spices or unique goods as a memory from your trip. After your morning of sightseeing, we will board our coach and depart for our lunch stop. A set menu lunch will be served in a local restaurant for your enjoyment. Return to the hotel to freshen up before our final act. In the evening, it’s a fabulous way to end your trip as we will enjoy a night on the iconic Nile River. We will meet our guide in the lobby and board our coach to depart for an evening onboard a Nile Cruise to enjoy a buffet dinner and folklore show, belly dancer and oriental music. Our meal this evening is carefully prepared by the chefs with a selection of Egyptian favourites made with the freshest ingredients, all prepared to make it a memorable last night as a group. After the dinner cruise, we will return by coach to the hotel for your last night. Included Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Nile Cruise Dinner)

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Day 7

Early morning collection, breakfast at the hotel (this will be subject to the time of the international flight) – If breakfast cannot be served in the restaurant, we will provide a breakfast box. We will board our coach for the short trip to Cairo Airport. Please note that this is our planned itinerary, but sometimes,s due to circumstances outside our control, we may have to alter it slightly.