CAIRO - EL GOUNA { Red Sea}

08 Nights / 09 Days

Day 1

Arrival Cairo International Airport. Our representative will meet you upon arrival to assist you through the airport customs and formalities. Transfer to hotel for 02 Nights B/B. Check-in and overnight in Cairo.

Day 2

Breakfast at the hotel. Our representative will introduce your Egyptologist tour guide who will be with you during the Cairo sightseeing. First stop will be at the Egyptian Museum of antiquities, which host over than 100.000. Objects with the treasures of King TUTANKHAMUN. We continue to visit the Old Cairo including the church of Sergio {also know St. Sergiues or Abu Serga}, was built in Centre of the ancient Roman fort of Babylon. The Church is considered as one of the sites visited by holy family during their escape from King Herod to the land of Egypt. It is said that the church dates back to the 5th Century, although some historians believe that it was actually built in the 8th Century. We are not sure of the origin of Saint Sergius, as in the history of the Coptic Church there are two Saints with the same name. One of the most important locations in this church is the cave in which the Holy Family stayed during their journey into Egypt. Then we shall walk for few minutes before entering the Synagogue of Ben Ezra. in the Encyclopedia Britannica, a synagogue is described as "A prayer place for the Jews" in old Greek it means, the usual place where the Jews assemble to receive religious teaching and to worship, some of these temples were built close to a source of water, as much as for protection from any attack not just for ablution. The synagogue of Ben Ezra was originally named El-Shamieen Church, and is situated behind the hanging church. The synagogue once had an old copy of the Old Testament, and it was said that Ezra the prophet {Al-Azir} had written it. It is believed that the site of the synagogue where the box of Baby Moses was found, the Ben Ezra synagogue was originally a Christian Church that the Copts had to sell to the Jews in 882 A.D in order to pay the annual taxes imposed by the Muslim rulers of the time and therefore Abraham Ben Ezra, who came from Jerusalem during the reign of Ahmed Ibn Talon, bought the church for the sum of 20.000 dinars. A stop for lunch at a local restaurant. We shall then drive to the Citadel, a spectacular medieval fortress perched on a hill above the city. Originally built by Salah El-Din in 1176 to fortify the city against the Crusaders, it has never been without a military garrison. The Citadel was modified and enlarged over the centuries by subsequent rulers, most notably Muhammad Ali Pasha. The alabaster mosque is one of the names given to the beautiful mosque built there. Today it is a complex of four mosques and four museums, including the beautiful and graceful Mohamed Ali Mosque. Built from 1830 to 1857, the mosque also became the site of the great Ottoman rulers tomb. From the arcaded courtyard, you will be able to see a general view of the city of Cairo. We shall then have an exciting time strolling through the Khan El Khalili bazaar area and enjoy buying gifts & souvenirs to the family and friends. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 3

Breakfast at the hotel. Today's Sightseeing includes the Pyramids of Giza {Cheops / Chephren & Mecaranys} and the Sphinx. There are no more famous ancient sites within Egypt, or for that matter elsewhere in the world, than the great pyramids of Giza. They are without question, the icon of Egypt. They have been both the main destination for tourists and a source of imaginative thought to the world for over three thousand years. Then we shall make a stop at one of the Papyrus institutes to learn and see how the ancient Egyptians used to make paper out the papyrus plant. Lunch will be our next stop. Drive from Cairo to El Gouna{Approx. 06 HRS drive} Arrival El Gouna. Transfer to your hotel for 06 Nights B/B. Check-in and overnight in El Gouna We will be offering you, these next 07 days, the opportunity to enjoy the warm sandy beach, gaze into the lovely view of el gouna's clear waters and to participate in the exciting Optional Tours provided to you by Leisure & Corporate Travel.

Day 4

Breakfast at the hotel. Fishing tour in El Gouna by boat: {Optional Tours} You will be transferred from your hotel in El Gouna to the jetty where you will board your cruise for an adventure trip and interesting for those who like fishing. The boat will take you for an exciting fishing trip while enjoying the nature and beauty of the coral reefs. Back to the hotel. Overnight in El Gouna.

Day 5

Breakfast at the hotel. Snorkeling Trip at Giftun Island Hurghada: {Optional Tours} This is a fantastic snorkeling trip with desert island relaxation on the beautiful red Sea where we will snorkel in different parts of the sea Back to the hotel. Back to the hotel. Overnight in El Gouna.

Day 6

Breakfast at the hotel. Morning Desert safari trip By Quadbike: {Optional Tours} You will be transferred to the Quadrunner station for test drive and then you will be driving 25 KM by motorbike to Bedouin village for an interesting visit to a Bedouin tribe to know about their life and traditions. You will live the Bedouin experience and drink their tea and may smoke water pipe. Back to the hotel. Overnight in El Gouna.

Day 7

Breakfast at the hotel. Hurghada tours to Sindbad Submarine: {Optional Tours} This is unforgettable underwater trip for two hours through Sindbad Submarine to discover the wonderful marine life of the Red Sea, the only submarine in Middle East it carries 40 passengers and has a crew of two pilots. Back to the hotel. Overnight in El Gouna.

Day 8

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. where you can go swimming and enjoy the sunny sandy beach as well as the view of the lovely mountains on the other side. Overmight in El Gouna

Day 9

Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out of the hotel. Transfer to Hurghada Airport for the domestic flight from Hurghada to Cairo. Arrival Cairo airport. You will be greeted by our friendly representative for a transfer from the domestic flight to the Cairo international airport for the final departure.


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