Temples, Tombs & Pyramids: Egypt’s Overland Adventure (Double Occupancy)
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Port
Alexandria (Cairo), Egypt
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Activity Level
Strenuous
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Excursion Type
All,68
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$4499
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
4 Days/3 Nights
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Meals Included
Meals included
This overland is designed for TWO guests, staying in one room. Each guest must book their own ticket.
Day 1 (L/D) Alexandria - Giza
Your journey begins with a morning departure to the Pyramids of Giza — a journey through the desert of approximately 3½ hours. Upon arrival, you'll explore these ancient wonders up close, including the Sphinx.
Lunch is served at a local restaurant within the Giza Plateau.
This afternoon, you'll transfer to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), where thousands of artifacts bring Egypt's rich history to life.
Afterward, you'll head to the hotel in Cairo for check-in and dinner.
Time permitting, an optional Sound & Light Show (at your own expense) at the Pyramids may be available later in the evening.
Hotel: Cairo Marriott Hotel (or similar)
Day 2 (B/L/D) Cairo - Sakkara - Luxor
After an early breakfast and check-out, you'll drive approximately one hour to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid. Designed by Imhotep, it is believed to be Egypt's earliest pyramid.
Head into the heart of Cairo next, and to the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities. Within this neo-Classical building, explore a vast collection of ancient treasures that celebrate the Pharaohs.
Lunch follows at a restaurant overlooking the Nile.
In the late afternoon, you'll transfer to Cairo Airport for an evening flight to Luxor. Upon arrival in the Valley of the Kings region, transfer to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. Time permitting, an optional Sound & Light Show (at your own expense) at the Karnak Temple may be available.
Hotel: Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa (or similar)
Day 3 (B/L/D) Luxor - Cairo
Begin the day with breakfast and check out before a short drive to the Karnak Temple, one of Egypt's largest and most impressive temple complexes. Explore its colossal columns and sacred spaces.
Next, you'll cross the Nile to the West Bank to visit the Valley of the Kings. Here, you'll descend into the tombs of Seti I and the famous boy-king Tutankhamun.
Lunch is served nearby before you transfer to Luxor Airport for an afternoon flight back to Cairo (approximately one hour). Transfer to the hotel, check in and enjoy dinner.
For a final taste of Cairo's vibrant culture, an optional evening walking tour of El Moez Street is available. You'll walk down the full length of Moez Street, which ends at the Khan El-Khalili Bazaar in the heart of the old walled city of Cairo. Here, it seems that time has stood still, and life has barely changed in centuries. Pass licorice tea sellers, spice markets with obscure roots and magical powders, black-swathed women, and brightly-painted donkey carts overflowing with watermelons and mangos.
Hotel: Hilton Cairo Heliopolis (or similar)
Day 4 (B) Cairo - Santorini
In the early morning hours, you'll transfer to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Santorini, with a brief connection in Athens. Total flight time is approximately 6½ hours. By late morning, you'll arrive on the stunning Greek island of Santorini, ready to begin the next chapter of your journey.
Notes:
Service animals, including dogs, are not permitted at the Pyramids. The Egyptian Museum also restricts service animals. Travel time to Giza is approximately 3 to 3½ hours each way. Motorcoaches are required to travel in a police-escorted convoy and may be subject to security delays; your patience is appreciated. Terrain includes even and uneven surfaces, stones, inclines, gravel, sand, and many steps. Bring a flashlight for the Sound & Light Shows, as lighting may be dim upon arrival and departure. Photography/video is not permitted inside the Pyramids of Giza. Modest attire is recommended; knees, shoulders, and midriffs must be covered. Tight-fitting, transparent, or translucent clothing is not advisable. Please err on the side of conservatism with your attire. The tour is guided; an escort from the ship's staff may or may not also accompany the group. Tour operates subject to meeting a minimum number of participants. You must book this overland PRIOR to sailing; the cut-off date is 60 days before the ship's call at Alexandria. Accommodation is included (hotels are subject to change). Airport assistance and transfers (if any), transportation by air-conditioned coach, any flights and entrance fees indicated in the itinerary, an English-speaking guide (unless otherwise noted), water on the vehicle, and meals (as indicated) are also included. Gratuities and personal expenses are not included. Bring your passport with you on tour. For compliance with airline ticketing requirements, please visit Login | Holland America Line to complete the immigration section for online check-in no fewer than 60 days prior to the cruise.
Cancellation Policy: This excursion is non-refundable within 60 days prior to arrival at Alexandria. Any cancellations made after this deadline will be subject to full payment of the tour cost, including if you cancel your cruise within 60 days prior to arrival at Alexandria.
Important information regarding visa requirements: You must bring your passport with you on the tour. It is solely each participant's responsibility to obtain any necessary visas, tourist cards and vaccinations, if required, to participate in Overland Adventures and/or Overnights and to keep apprised of any policy changes. Visas may be required for any/all countries your tour departs from and travels through, and for the country where you will rejoin the ship. Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the completion of the cruise. Your travel agent can assist you with your visa needs. If you require further assistance, Holland America Line's preferred visa service is CIBTvisas. US and Canadian citizens can reach them by phone or email: US citizens: 866 788 1100 or email customerservice@cibtvisa.com. Canadian citizens: 866 935 8472 or email customerservice@cibtvisas.ca. CIBTvisas phone numbers and email addresses for Dutch, German, Australian, United Kingdom, Belgian, Singapore, Spanish, Swiss and French citizens can be found in the Frequently Asked Questions section of Holland America Line's website, in the Cruise Preparation area. Applications and additional information can be downloaded from the CIBTvisas website at https://CIBTvisas.com/hollandamerica. You must advise CIBTvisas of your Overland Adventures or Overnights, as the visa requirements for these vacation enhancements may vary from those required for your cruise.