In the Steps of Moses - EGYPT

Feb 26 Fri Depart USA

Feb 27 Sat
• Arrival at Cairo Int’l Airport.
• Meet and assist through customs and formalities.
• Transfer to the hotel.
• Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Feb 28 Sun
• After breakfast, transfer to visit the Museum located in downtown Cairo.
• Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, which provides a comprehensive history of Egypt and houses 20 royal mummies of the New Kingdom.
• Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Mar 1 Mon
• Check out after breakfast, drive to Delta and visit Tell el-Basta (Bubastis) and Tanis, while driving through the biblical land of Goshen.
• Dinner and overnight in Ismailiyah.

Mar 2 Tue
• Visit Ismailiyah Museum. Drive to remnant of Ballah Lake (Yam Suf). (Note: This is a military zone. Group may not be able to drive closer to this location.)
• Drive into Wadi Tumilat and see Tell el-Maskhuta (Succoth) and Tellel-Retabeh (Pithom). (Note: Sights are closed for visitors.)
• Dinner and overnight in Ismailiyah.

Mar 3 Wed
• Drive to Sinai, with stops as Suez Museum, Ayun Musa, Wadi Feiran.
• Dinner and overnight in St. Catherine.

Mar 4 Thu
• Optional climb of Jebel Musa. Mid-morning visit to St. Catherine’s monastery and library.
• Dinner and overnight in St Catherine.

Mar 5 Fri
• Morning transfer to Cairo.
• Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Mar 6 Sat
• After breakfast, transfer to Giza.
• Visit the Pyramids of Cheops, Chefren & Mikarinus.
• Optional: enter inside any pyramids.
• After viewing the three great Pyramids from a panoramic viewpoint, visit to the giant one stone Sphinx.
• Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum.
• Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Mar 7 Sun
• After breakfast, transfer to Giza.
• Then transfer to visit Saqqara Step Pyramid, built by King Zoser, of the third dynasty.
• After that proceed to visit the Open Museum at Memphis, the old capital of Egypt. There, you will see the gigantic statue of King Ramses II.
• Then travel to Dahshour pyramid.
• Dinner and overnight in Cairo.

Mar 8 Mon
• Transfer to Cairo airport for final departure.

• Meet and assist at Cairo airport upon arrival
• 2 Nights’ accommodation at Sonesta Cairo Hotel or similar in Cairo based on half board basis
• 2 Nights accommodation at Mercure Ismailia Hotel or similar in Ismailia based on half board basis
• 2 Nights’ accommodation at Morgan Land Hotel or similar in St. Catherine based on half board basis
• 3 Nights’ accommodation at Movenpick Media City Hotel or similar in Cairo based on half board basis
• Entrance fees to all archaeological sites included in the program
• English Speaking licensed tour guide throughout the itinerary
• Transfers & transportation by private A/C bus
• Portage for one piece of luggage at the hotels
• Guide wireless headset system
• Service charges and local taxes
• Customary Expected Gratuities to hotel staff, tour guide and driver

• Egypt Visa ($25)- Subject to increase if applied by the government
• Lunches and drinks
• Personal expenses, any other item which is not included above
• Charges for camera permit at museums and some sites
• Optional: Any additional tip for our Egyptian Guide