Egypt Masterpieces Tour - with Pegasus Airlines

Tour details
Day 1 ISTANBUL – ALEXANDRIA Ataturk Airport International Departures Terminal agent counter in front of you, dear guests, will meet at 20:45 on the specified tour departure date. After ticketing, luggage, and boarding procedures, we will depart for Alexandria with Pegasus Airlines flight PC632 at 23:55. Local time arrival will be at 01:00, then after luggage collection and visa procedures, our private bus will transfer us to our hotel. After check-in, we settle into our rooms. Day 2 ALEXANDRIA – CAIRO After breakfast at our hotel, we will check out and head to Cairo, the second largest city in Egypt, known as "Pearl of the Mediterranean". Although only 225 km from Cairo, Alexandria offers a different face of Egypt with its atmosphere and ambiance. Founded by Alexander the Great in 331 BC, this city became the capital of Greco-Roman Egypt and features the legendary lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It has been a center of science and education since antiquity, and from the 19th century, it has served as Egypt’s commercial and maritime hub. After spending time in this captivating city, we will proceed to Cairo. Upon arrival, we will take a panoramic city tour. The tour includes sights such as the Cairo Citadel, Muhammad Ali Mosque, Sultan Hasan Complex, Imam Shafi’i Mosque, Baron Empain Palace, Sedat’s Tomb, Al-Azhar Mosque, Islamic Museum, Cairo Museum, Cairo Tower, Khan El Khalili Bazaar, Tahrir Square, and many other tourist sites. After the tour, free time. Transfer to our hotel at the guidance of our guide. Overnight stay at the hotel. Day 3 CAIRO After breakfast, free time. Those who wish can join an extra full-day tour with lunch to Cairo’s marvels (Giza Pyramids & Egyptian Museum & Al Azhar University and Mosque & Khan El Khalili Bazaar). This tour includes the first stop at the Giza Pyramids: Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure, and the Sphinx, with detailed historical commentary and photo opportunities. After the pyramids, visit jewelry, perfume, and papyrus shops for shopping. Then, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to over 120,000 artifacts, including ancient Egyptian treasures, sphinxes, and many historical objects. Next, see Egypt’s oldest university and visit the 970s construction of the Al Azhar Mosque, which can hold 20,000 people. Afterwards, explore the vibrant Khan el Khalili bazaar with your guide, observing various colorful shops. Return to the hotel. In the evening, those who wish can join an extra Nile River dinner cruise. Enjoy the lively night life on the Nile and view Cairo illuminated from a local boat, savoring local dishes and entertainment. After the tour, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Extra Cairo Marvels Tour: 140 USD per person (Transport, guide, and lunch box included) Nile Dinner Cruise: 75 USD per person (Transport, guide, dinner included) Day 4 CAIRO – HURGHADA Early morning breakfast, then transfer to Hurghada by private bus. The journey will be approximately 450 km. After arrival in Hurghada, a panoramic city tour will be conducted. Hurghada is Egypt’s center for tourism and the Red Sea, with its golden sands, turquoise sea, and palm trees. In the city tour, we will see the old city district El Dahar (Downtown) and the modern tourist center Sahl Hasheesh, including shopping centers and stores. After the tour, free time in the city. Transfer to the hotel at the guidance of our guide. Overnight at the hotel. Day 5 HURGHADA After breakfast, free time. Those who wish can join an extra full-day tour with lunch to the Luxor marvels (Karnak Temple & Valley of the Kings & Hatshepsut Temple & Memnon Statues & Nile Delta). On this tour, follow the footsteps of the pharaohs and experience the mysterious Egyptian temples deeply. Visit the Amon Ra Temple, dedicated to the King and Sun God in ancient Egypt, the Valley of the Kings where the pharaohs and kings’ remains lie, the Hatshepsut Temple, the giant Memnon statues, and the Nile Delta. Lunch will be at a local restaurant. After the tour, free time. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel. Extra Luxor Marvels Tour: 145 USD per person (Transport, entrance fees, guide, and lunch included) Day 6 HURGHADA – ISTANBUL After breakfast, check out by noon, leave your luggage in the storage, and enjoy free time. Those who wish can join an extra full-day Giftun Island and Orange Bay boat tour with lunch. This tour includes a boat trip to Giftun Island, one of the most magnificent spots in the Red Sea, and relaxing at Orange Bay to unwind from the trip. Lunch will be served on the boat. After the tour, transfer to Hurgada Airport. Depart for Istanbul with Pegasus Airlines flight PC621 at 02:25, arriving at 06:15 local time, marking the end of our tour.
What's included
• Pegasus Airlines scheduled flight between Istanbul and Alexandria/Hurghada - Istanbul round-trip air tickets, • Airport taxes, • 5 nights stay in 4-star hotels, • Breakfasts, • Airport-hotel-airport transfers, • All intercity transfers, • Alexandria-Cairo-Hurghada panoramic city tours, • Professional Turkish-speaking guide services,
Not included
• Egypt Visa Fee,
• Travel health and visa insurance,
• Exit fee for overseas travel,
• All hotel extras,
• Extra Tours,
• Driver and guide gratuities (optional),
• City and tourist taxes, local service charges totaling 75 USD will be collected by the guide before the tour departs.
Need to Know
Extra Tour Packages PACKAGE 1: (DAY TOURS - 3 TOURS) Full-day Cairo masterpieces tour with lunch | 140 USD Full-day Luxor masterpieces tour with lunch | 145 USD Full-day Giftun Island Portakal Bay Boat Tour with lunch | 75 USD TOTAL 360 USD, BUT IF ALL TOURS ARE PURCHASED, THE PRICE WILL BE 330 USD. PACKAGE 2: (ALL TOURS - 4 TOURS) Full-day Cairo masterpieces tour with lunch | 140 USD Evening boat tour with dinner on the Nile River | 75 USD Full-day Luxor masterpieces tour with lunch | 145 USD Full-day Giftun Island Portakal Bay Boat Tour with lunch | 75 USD TOTAL 435 USD, BUT IF ALL TOURS ARE PURCHASED, THE PRICE WILL BE 400 USD. NO DISCOUNT IS OFFERED ON ADDITIONAL EXTRAS, THE LIST PRICE IS VALID. MEAL PRICES SPECIFIED FOR TOURS INCLUDE FOOD COSTS. BEVERAGES ARE EXCLUDED. Important Information City and tourist taxes, local service fees totaling 75 USD will be collected by the guide before the tour departs. A Visa for Egypt is required for this tour. Under ICAO (Hague) regulations, airlines may update flight times and airports. Flight times must be confirmed by guests 48 hours prior. The agency is not responsible for any changes or delays made by airlines or airports. Guests who do not confirm flight times and routes are not responsible for any changes or disruptions in domestic connecting flights. Group tickets follow airline rules; if the outbound flight cannot be used, the return flight cannot be used, and no refunds are given for unused legs. General baggage allowance for flights from Turkey is 20 kg. This may vary by airline and destination country; domestic flights within the destination may allow only 15 kg. Excess baggage fees are set by airlines; the agency is not responsible. For reservations, individuals must provide written details including name, surname, date of birth, Turkish ID number, and passport number exactly as on the passport. All bookings are based on this information, and any cancellations or changes may incur penalties. This tour, lasting 5 nights and 6 days, is conducted in 4-star central hotels. Accommodation in Sharm El Sheikh is in Old Town, Cairo in the Giza area, and Hurghada in resort zones. During fairs, congresses, concerts, events, sports tournaments, etc., hotels may be located farther from these locations. The agency will notify clients 15 days prior to departure if such situations occur. Breakfasts served at the hotels reflect the country's breakfast culture and typically include items like butter, jam, bread, tea, coffee, and soft drinks. Group breakfasts may be served in separate halls depending on hotel occupancy. For groups of 10 or more, extra package tours must be booked through the agency at the time of reservation. During the tour, there are no hot or cold drinks or refreshments in the vehicle, but they are available for purchase by the captain and crew. Discounted prices are valid for children under 12 years old when sharing a room with 2 adults. In triple rooms, the third bed is a fold-out bed, which differs from regular beds in comfort. Children aged 0-4 enjoy a 50% discount on extra tours. Triple rooms are subject to availability; the third bed is smaller than standard beds and is a fold-out. Participants accept potential discomfort or size limitations in such arrangements. The agency reserves the right to change the route or content of the tour for reasons such as safety or operational concerns, keeping the itinerary the same overall. City tours may be rescheduled to the next day depending on arrival time. Hotel names are generic ("and similar"); specific hotel information is provided 2-3 days before the tour. Panoramic city tours are guided explanations of the city’s highlights, conducted from the vehicle or on foot, and do not include museum or archaeological site entrance fees. The agency is not responsible for cancellations or changes in schedule due to unforeseen reasons (road closures, weather, restrictions by authorities, border restrictions, etc.). Some tours may be conducted by local transportation or on foot if roads are closed or access is restricted. Extra tour fees are based on a minimum participation of 10 persons; if sufficient numbers are not reached, tours may be canceled or prices may vary depending on vehicle, content, and participant numbers. Participation in extra tours is optional. Passengers not wishing to join can wait at a designated rest stop; those who do not participate will be dropped off at the departure point after the tour. Guests who purchase preferred extra tour packages and wish to cancel any included tours (even for personal reasons) will be charged at the non-discounted price, and refunds will not be provided for tours with entry fees, dinner shows, or boats that require reservations. Museum entries are not included in the prices unless explicitly stated; any increases by government or local authorities will be added to the extra tour prices. Bus use outside panoramic city tours and inter-country transfers is exclusive to those who have purchased extra tours. To avoid problems at border crossings, your passport must be valid for an additional 6 months after the trip ends. Turkish green passports must be renewed if older than 10 years; otherwise, entry may be denied or flights may be canceled by airlines. The traveler bears responsibility in such cases. The agency acts only as an intermediary with the consulates; it does not guarantee visas and is not responsible for visa approval or delays. Visa and insurance fees are non-refundable after cancellation regardless of timing. Visas must be obtained from the consulate of the country most spent in. Otherwise, entry may be refused, and the agency is not responsible. The passport used for visa application and travel should be undamaged (not torn, worn, wet, etc.). Otherwise, entry may be refused, and the agency is not responsible. Please ensure you have packed all belongings while leaving transport or hotels; the agency and service providers are not responsible for lost items. For minors traveling alone or without one or both parents, travel consent documents must be carried during the trip. The agency reserves the right to cancel or reschedule tours with prior notice. In cases of insufficient participation, the program may be canceled with prior notice; the agency will inform official cancellation. No compensation is provided for cancellations due to legal or other reasons. Participants are deemed to have read and accepted these terms upon registering for the tour.