Egypt With South Africa -10n/11d

Tour Code: EGSA10N11D
Day 1 Wednesday:
Arrival at Cairo international Airport where our representative will meet, assist and transfer you to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. (B)
Citadel of Saladin
Day 2 Thursday:
This morning your guide introduces you to the masterpieces of ancient art in The Egyptian Museum, including the treasures of Tut-ankh-amun. Drive to Old Cairo, where early Judaism and Christianity flourished in Egypt. Visit the Ben Ezra Synagogue and Saint Serguis Church, drive to the Islamic quarter to stroll the Great Citadel begun by Saladdin and visit the Mohamed Ali Mosque, also known as the “Alabaster Mosque". (B)


Day 3 Friday:

After breakfast, a scenic drive will take you to the Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza, which has stood for the last 5000 years. Complete your visit at Giza with a tour of ancient Memphis, the first capital of United Upper and Lower Egypt and Sakkara, site of the Step Pyramid of Zoser. Evening Sound and Light Show (B)
Sphinx of Giza

Day 4 – Day 7 Saturday - Tuesday:
After Breakfast, early morning flight to Johannesburg at 0400 hrs arriving at Johannesburg at 1100 hrs.

Choose one from 5 different Options to explore South Africa mentioned at the end of the itinerary.


Day 8 Wednesday:
Arrive in Cairo at 0500 hrs; take the flight onwards to Hurghada. Meet at Hurghada Airport and transfer to your hotel, rest of day free, overnight Hurghada. (B, D)

Day 9 Thursday:
Days at leisure to enjoy Sun, Endless Sandy Beaches, Snorkel or drive on your own. (B/D)

Day 10 Friday:
Morning transfer to Hurghada Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Day at leisure to enjoy Cairo on your own, afternoon drive to Khan El Khalili Bazaar, and evening farewell dinner on floating restaurant with Belly dance and Folk Show, and late evening transfer to Cairo International airport for your flight to Mumbai. (B,D).

Day 11 Saturday:
Arrival in Mumbai.

OPTIONS TO EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA
OPTION I
SUN CITY

Day 4 Saturday:
Transfer to Sun City Resort where the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the resort’s many facilities (including 2 major golf courses), the Valley of Waves water adventure park, casinos and nightly entertainment. Pilanesberg National Park, a malaria free ‘Big 5’ game reserve is adjacent to Sun City and optional daily game drives are available. (B)

Day 5 Sunday:
The day is at leisure to explore the complex (B)

Day 6 Monday:
The day is at leisure to explore the complex or take an optional game drive at Pilanesberg.(B)

Day 7 Tuesday:
Day at leisure until the return transfer to Johannesburg. Take a City Tour of Johannesburg including Gold Reef City and Soweto or simply shop at Sandton Square until 1700 and then depart for Cairo from Johannesburg International Airport. (B)
OPTION II
Sun City-Kruger-Johannesburg

Day 4 Saturday:
Transfer to Sun City Resort where the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the resort’s many facilities (including 2 major golf courses), the Valley of Waves water adventure park, casinos and nightly entertainment. Pilanesberg National Park, a malaria free ‘Big 5’ game reserve is adjacent to Sun City and optional daily game drives are available. (B)

Day 5 Sunday:
Check out after breakfast to depart to Hazyview in the Mpumlanga province. One of South Africa’s top tourist destinations-unsurprising, given the scenery, the wildlife, the plant life, the gold rush history and the ancient tribal legends. Arrive in late afternnon and check in. buffet dinner at the hotel. (B,D)

Day 6 Monday:
Early morning start transfer to the Kruger National Park for a full day safari game experience in an open 4x4 vehicle. This major international tourist drawcard offers a wilderness experience, which ranks with the best in Africa. The sight of elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo is always a thrill, especially at close range. Buffet dinner at hotel. (B,D)

Day 7 Tuesday:
After breakfast check out and transfer to the Gold Reef City for a tour. Built around an old gold mine, this theme park is a reconstruction of Johannesburg during the gold rush era. Including in this tour is a descent down an old gold mineshaft to learn how gold was extracted in the past, witness molten gold poured and watch an exciting display of tribal dancing. Then depart to the airport for your onward flight home reaching Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Cairo.(B)
OPTION III
Sun City-Pilanesberg-Johannesburg

Day 4 Saturday:
Transfer to Sun City Resort where the afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the resort’s many facilities (including 2 major golf courses), the Valley of Waves water adventure park, casinos and nightly entertainment. Pilanesberg National Park, a malaria free ‘Big 5’ game reserve is adjacent to Sun City and optional daily game drives are available. (B)

Day 5 Sunday:
Breakfast at the Hotel. Spend the day enjoying the facilities- Sun City offers an enormous range of things to do both indoors and out- scintillating entertainment, Sun City extravaganza’s, games, video arcades, a selection of movies in the cinema complex and a wonderful selection of shops and boutiques stocking souvenirs and momentous of your stay at one of the greatest resorts of them all. (B)

Day 6 Monday:
Check out after breakfast. Depart to Kwa Maritane with the shuttle running from Sun City. Check into the lodge. Depart on an afternoon game drive in Pilanesberg National Park. The malaria free Pilanesberg ranks among the largest national parks. It is situated on the remains of the extinct alkaline volcanic crater. It is well stocked with over 80 species of wild animals and 360 bird species. There is definite potential for sightseeing of the Big 5. Buffet dinner at the lodge. (B,D)

Day 7 Tuesday:
Early morning start for a game driver followed by breakfast at the lodge. Transfer to Gold Reef City for a tour. Built around an old gold mine, this theme park is a reconstruction of Johannesburg during the gold rush era. Including in this tour is a descent down an old gold mineshaft to learn how gold was extracted in the past, witness molten gold poured and watch an exciting display of tribal dancing. Then depart to the airport for your onward flight home reaching Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Cairo.(B)

OPTION IV
Victoria Falls

Day 4 Saturday:
After arriving at Johannesburg at 1100 hrs, take your onward flight to Victoria Falls at 1400 hrs. Arriving at Victoria Falls Airport at 1545hrs – transfer to hotel- evening African dancing show (B)

Day 5 Sunday:
After breakfast tour of falls and village- cruise on the Zambesi.

Day 6 Monday:
After breakfast, transfer to Airport for your flight to Johannesburg in South Africa at 1145 hrs. Arriving at Johannesburg at 1325 hrs. Transfer to your hotel in Johannesburg and then shop at Sandton Square. (B)

Day 7 Tuesday:
Take a City Tour of Johannesburg including Gold Reef City and Soweto and then depart for Cairo from Johannesburg International Airport. (B)

OPTION V
3N/4D Entabeni Game Reserve and Johannesburg City Tour

Day 4 Saturday:
Pick up at Johannesburg International airport by your English-speaking driver-guide. Transfer to Entabeni Game Reserve in the Limpopo Province. Lunch upon arrival at the lodge. Afternoon game viewing safari on open 4x4 vehicles. Dinner at the lodge. (L,D)

Day 5 Sunday:
Early morning game viewing safari on open 4x4 vehicles. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Afternoon at leisure. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game viewing safari on open 4x4 vehicles. Return to the lodge for dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 6 Monday:
Early morning wake up call for your dawn game viewing drive in open 4x4 vehicles. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Afternoon at leisure. Lunch at the lodge. Afternoon game viewing safari on open 4x4 vehicles. Return to the lodge for dinner. (B,L,D)

Day 7 Tuesday:
Early morning game viewing on open 4x4 vehicles. Return to the lodge for breakfast. Transfer to Johannesburg for Gold Reef City tour. Built around an old gold mine, this theme park is a reconstruction of Johannesburg during the gold rush era. Including in this tour is a descent down an old gold mineshaft to learn how gold was extracted in the past, witness molten gold poured and watch an exciting display of tribal dancing. Then depart to the airport for your onward flight home reaching Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Cairo. (B)

 

Includes
  • 4 Star Accommodation in Egypt (in Cairo BB basis and in Hurghada on HB Basis).
  • Half Board in Game Reserves in South Africa.
  • All transfers by A/C coach in south Africa .
  • All transfers in private vehicle in Egypt.
  • Entrance Fees with English speaking guide.
  • All Entrance fees.
  • Daily Game Drives in Kruger and Mabula.
  • Johannesburg City Tour.
  • Sound and Light Show at the Pyramids.
  • Dinner Cruise with Oriental Belly Dancing Show.
  • Excludes
  • Visas and Taxes Extra.
  • Airfares.
  • Additional Sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary.
  • All items of personal nature.
  • Any other item not mentioned above.
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