Egypt's Finest
From Fertile Nile Valley
to the Sands of the Western Desert
MARCH 13 - 25, 2027
Egypt’s Finest Tour Highlights
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Small group travel
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3 days exploring most significant landmarks of Cairo region
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3-night / 4-day Nile River Cruise with private guided tours
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2-night / 3-day Western Desert Adventure
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15+ Private guided tours
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Lectures and discussions
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Tour fully escorted
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All activities, meals, transportation, accommodations, tips and service charges per itinerary included – no hidden or unexpected expenses
Trip Cost: $3,549.00 pp double occupancy $680 Single Supplement
Trip Inclusions:
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Private tours led by Dr. Ehab Youssif, Professor and Egyptologist
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Fully escorted by American Travel Advisor Deanne Panighetti
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Meet and Greet at Cairo airport to assist with arrival
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Transfers to and from airport
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6 nights in Cairo/Giza area hotels with breakfast
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3-night/4-day Nile River Cruise with full board
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2-night/3-day Western Desert Adventure with full board
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Admission fees to all locations on the itinerary
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15+ private guided tours
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Lectures and Discussions led by Ehab
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Economy airfare Cairo/Aswan and Luxor/Cairo
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Ground transportation throughout trip
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Meals as listed on itinerary including welcome dinner and farewell dinner
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ALL tips and service charges
Trip Exclusions:
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​International flights to and from Cairo
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Egyptian VISA (30 USD cash)
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Personal expenses
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Meals not included on itinerary (3 lunches and 4 dinners), alcoholic beverages, 10-15% tip on meals and drinks purchased on your own
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Extra fees to enter Great Pyramid & Seti I, Tutankhuman, or Ramsses V & VI tombs at Valley of the Kings
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Personal Expenses
Activities Included
Cairo Area - Guided Tours
Step Pyramids of Dosjer
Great Pyramids & Sphinx
Grand Egyptian Museum
Coptic Cairo
Salah El Din Citadel
Aswan - Guided Tours
Philae Temple Complex
Abu Simbel Temples
Kom Ombo Temple Complex
Luxor - Guided Tours
Luxor & Karnak Temples
Valley of the Kings & 3 Tombs
Hatschepsut Temple
Temple of Medinet Habu​
​Learning Experiences
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Ancient Egyptian craftsmanship continues to thrive today. We will have the opportunity to learn about papyrus making, traditional carpet weaving and alabaster carving, Egyptian spice and aromatic oil production.
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Visit the famous El Khalili Bazaar that has been operating as hub for traders since 1382.
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Observe the Esna Locks System on our Nile River journey.
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Participate in lectures and discussions led by Ehab on ancient Egyptian life and culture to provide additional context so as to gain a deeper appreciation of the journey through the fertile Nile Valley and the Western Desert.​
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Learn about the Bedouin traditions under some of the brightest night skies far from the city lights in the Saraha Desert
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Swim in amazing desert oasis springs at Farafa Oasis
El Heiz Oasis Area
Guided Tours
Black Desert
Crystal Mountain
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Farafra Oasis Area
Guided Tours
White Desert NP
Ain al-Sewr
Djara Cave
"Small Sand Sea"
Baharya Oasis Area
Guided Tours
Valley of the Golden Mummies
Mummies Hall
Tomb of Bannantiu
Qarat Qasr Salim
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Activities may be adjusted to accommodate the groups' needs and for logistical purposes
( ) = lodging and meals included/B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-Dinner
*International flights to and from Cairo not included in cost of trip
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Day 1: Independent Travel Day -Overnight flight to Cairo*
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Day 2: Assistance with arrival and transfer to Cairo area hotel; Welcome Dinner (3-night Cairo hotel Stay, D)
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Day 3: Guided tours - Step Pyramid Complex of Djoser. Learning Experience - Egypt Carpet Weaving School .(Cairo hotel; B)
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Day 4: Guided tours - Giza Plateau including Pyramids and Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum. Free time at GEM to explore additional galleries. Learning experiences - Papryus Gallery. Lunch on own at GEM.
(Cairo hotel lodging; B)
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Day 5: Early morning flight to Aswan. Guided tour -Philae Temple Complex. Learning experiences - oil palace and afternoon felucca ride. (3-night Nile cruise, B, L, D)
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Day 6: Guided tours - Abu Simbel Temples, Komo Ombo Temples. Learning experiences - Crocodile Museum (cruise, B, L, D)
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Day 7: Guided tours - Karnak and Luxor Temples. Learning Experiences - Egyptian History Lecture and Discussion, Esna Locks, spice shop. (cruise, B, L, D)
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Day 8: Guided tours - Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, Temple of Mediate Habu. Learning Experience - alabaster factory. Evening Flight to Cairo. (Cairo hotel, B)
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Day 9: Morning departure for Desert Adventure. Guided tours - Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, EL Heiz Oasis. BBQ dinner and Bedouin music under the stars at Bedouin desert camp. (camp; B, L, D)​​
​Day 10: Traverse "Small Sand Sea in 4x4 jeep. Guided tours - Dajara Cave, White Desert National Park, Farafra Oasis. Swim in the Farafra Oasis springs of Ain al Serw and Bir Sita. BBQ dinner and music under the stars at Bedouin desert camp. (camp; B, L, D)
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Day 11: Guided tours - Valley of The Golden Mummies with Golden Mummies Hall, Qarat Awsr Salim, Tomb of Bannantiu, Baharya Oasis. Arrive Cairo late afternoon. (Cairo hotel; B, L)
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Day 12: Guided tours of Salah El din Citadel and Coptic Cairo; Lunch (on own) and shopping at Kan El-Khalili Bazaar. Farewell Dinner. (Cairo hotel; B, D)
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Day 13: Independent Travel Day: Flights home. (B)
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Lodging
Cairo/Giza area - Jaz Pyramids Resort
Nile River cruise - Sonesta 2 or Concerto 1 river boat
Desert Adventure - Bedouin camps (tents with mattresses, sleeping bags, carpets)
Accommodations may be adjusted based on availability.
Payments:
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$600 deposit is required at time of reservation
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50% of balance due 120 days prior to departure date
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Remainder of balance due 90 days prior to departure date
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If making international airline reservations (US to Cairo RT) with Osiris Dream Vacations, payment is due at time of making plane reservations with the airlines.
Cancellation fees: Returns will be based on the amount we can get from payments due to our vendors.
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We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance
THIS TOUR IS ONLY OFFERED ONCE THIS SEASON
to register for this special trip
contact Deanne at
osirisdreamvacations@gmail.com
call or text Deanne at 941-525-0921
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