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  EGYPT WITH SOUTH AFRICA -14N/15D

Tour Code:EGSA14N15D
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. (D)
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,L,D)


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,L,D)
Sphinx of Giza

Day 4 – Day 11 Saturday - Saturday:
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 12 Sunday:
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 13 Monday:
Days at leisure to enjoy Sun, Endless Sandy Beaches, Snorkel or drive on your own. (B/D)

Day 10 Tuesday:
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,L,D).

Day 11 Wednesday:
Arrival in Mumbai.

OPTIONS TO EXPLORE SOUTH AFRICA
OPTION I

1N Johannesburg, 2N Kruger (SIC) /Mabula, 1N Sun City, 3N Cape Town - Johannesburg

Day 4 Saturday:

Your travel guide/driver will meet you at reception and transfer to Johannesburg hotel. Check in at the hotel and balance of the day at leisure to enjoy some shopping at the famous Sandton Shopping Centre
Overnight at hotel on BB basis.

Day 5 Sunday:

After breakfast, transfer to Mabula/Kruger Game Reserve. Check in and relax before the afternoon game drive in open vehicle 4x4 with a ranger to discover the ‘Big 5’. Back at the lodge for dinner at the Boma.
Overnight lodge on BB/DBB basis including game drive.

Day 6 Monday:

Early morning wake up call to depart for a 4x4 with a ranger to discover the “BIG FIVE”. Back at the lodge for dinner at the Boma.
Overnight lodge on BB/DBB basis including game drive.

Day 7 Tuesday:

Enjoy a last game drive and back at the lodge for breakfast.
Check out and road transfer to Sun City. (Drop off)
Time at leisure in the resort: there are so many activities to choose from:- the casinos, swimming pools, golf courses, spa, many restaurants catering for all tastes and the nearby Pilanesberg Reserve should you wish to take part in a game drive.
Overnight hotel on BB basis.

Day 8 Wednesday:
Breakfast at hotel and morning at leisure until the check out. Your driver/guide will meet you at the reception and transfer back to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Cape Town. Arrive at Cape Town Airport. Meet by local English speaking driver/guide and transport in luxury microbus with a/c. Transfer to the hotel and check in. Balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight hotel on BB basis

Day 9 Thursday:

After breakfast, we enjoy a panoramic city tour. Table Mountain cable car is not included as it is weather permitting. Then route to Houte Bay for a boat trip to Seal Island and we head of for Cape Point Nature Reserve. Possibility to board the Funicular (optional) and lunch at a seafood restaurant. Afternoon visit of the Penguin Colony at Boulders beach and return to the hotel by the scenic False Bay coastal drive.
Overnight hotel on BB basis

Day 10 Friday:

Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure, to relax, enjoy the many activities of the city or do some shopping.
Overnight hotel on BB basis.

Day 11 Saturday:

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart for your domestic flight to Johannesburg. Arrive at Johannesburg Airport. Meet our local English speaking driver/guide and transport in luxury microbus with a/c. Depart for a Gold Reef City and Soweto Tour. Transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your onward flight to Cairo.

OPTION II

2N Sun City, 1N Pilanesberg, 1N Cape Town, 1N Oudtshoorn(SIC), 1N Knysna(SIC), 1N Port Elizabeth - Johannesburg

Day 4 Saturday:
Meet a local English speaking driver/guide at Johannesburg Airport and transfer to Sun City Resort situated in the North West province. 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.
Overnight at Sun City on BB basis

Day 5 Sunday:
After breakfast. Spend the day enjoying the facilities - Day at leisure.
Overnight at Sun City on BB basis

Day 6 Monday:

Check out after breakfast. Depart to Bakubung with the shuttle running from Sun City. Check in to 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)
Overnight at Pilanesberg National Park.

Day 7 Tuesday:

Early morning start for a game driver followed by breakfast at the lodge. Transfer to Joberg Airport for your domestic flight to Cape Town. On arrival, meet our English speaking driver/guide who will assist you to the vehicle. Check in at the hotel and then visit the Table Mountain (optional) or day at leisure to do shopping.
Overnight at hotel on BB basis.

Day 8 Wednesday:

After breakfast. Depart Cape Town via Sir Lowry's Pass. After travelling the plateau of expansive Apple Orchards in and around Grabouw, arrive at the charming town of Swellendam and continue through the folded sandstone mountains of the Huis River and Tradouw Passes. The true diversity of landscapes is highlighted through the ever-changing semi-desert areas of the Klein Karoo. Visit the towns of Barrydale and Calitzdorp to Oudtshoorn. Enjoy a hearty dinner at a superb local restaurant famous for its Ostrich Fare and Fine Wines. (B/D)
Overnight at Oudtshoorn.
Day 9 Thursday:
After breakfast, start the day with a visit to the world famous Cango Caves for a fully guided tour. Time permitting an optional tour of the Crocodile and Cheetah Park is also available. Leaving Oudtshoorn visit a local Ostrich farm for a guided tour.
Cango Caves

Continue over the Robinson Pass to Mossel Bay. Send a postcard to friends or relatives from the famous Post Office Tree before visiting the Diaz and Maritime Museums with relics of famous explorers. Scenic drive via Dolphin Point to Wilderness and on to South Africa’s ’Oyster Capital' - Knysna. After checking into your Waterfront hotel, freshen up for a superb dinner at a local restaurant on the Knysna Waterfront. (B/D)
Overnight at Knysna

Day 10 Friday:

After breakfast, you have sufficient time to enjoy a boat cruise on the lagoon (not included) or a simple stroll through the village or Waterfront. Our journey to Port Elizabeth commences with a short refreshment stop in the 'Millionaires' Playground' of Plettenberg Bay. Attractions to be visited in the Tsitsikamma Forest area include the Big Tree and the Garden of Eden. Gaze in awe at the scenery whilst crossing the bridge over the Storms River Mouth where photographic opportunities abound. Leave the Garden Route via the Groot River and the Bloukrans Passes to Port Elizabeth. The day ends in the early evening at your hotel. (B)
Overnight at Port Elizabeth

Day 11 Saturday:

After breakfast, transfer to Airport for your domestic flight to Johannesburg. Meet our local driver/guide who would assist you to your vehicle. Depart for Gold Reef City and Soweto Tour. Transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your onward flight to Cairo. (B)
 
OPTION III

1N Johannesburg, 2N Cape Town (SIC), 3N Garden Route (SIC), 1N Cape Town - Johannesburg

Day 4 Saturday:
Meet a local English speaking driver/guide at Johannesburg Airport and check in at the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. (B/B)

Day 5 Sunday:

After breakfast, depart at 0745 hrs for a Table mountain, City and Waterfront tour on SIC basis. Rest of the day at leisure. (B/B)

Day 6 Monday:

After breakfast, depart at 0815 hrs for a Cape Peninsula Tour on SIC Basis. Rest of the day at leisure, (B/B)

Day 7 Tuesday:

08h00 depart from Cape Town and head to the Karoo town of Oudtshoorn for the first night’s
stay. Today’s most memorable features are
• Du Toit’s Kloof mountain pass & Worcester
• Wine Tasting
• Lunch
• Ostrich Farm
Overnight at hotel in Oudtshoorn on DBB basis

Day 8 Wednesday:

Awake to the freshness of the Karoo. Today we explore Oudtshoorn’s finest sights before we set off to spend a night on the coast in Knysna. Today’s most memorable features are
• Visit the Cango Caves
• Cango Wildlife Ranch – see their Crocodiles, Cheetah, Bengal Tigers, Lions, Jaguars and Puma.
(Optional: opportunity to touch a cheetah)
• Lunch in George
• Steam train trip along one of the world’s most picturesque rail routes (Train operates 15 August to 15 May only.)
Overnight at the hotel in Knysna on DBB basis

Day 9 Thursday:

Spend some time in Knysna or take part in the morning excursion towards Tsitsikamma Forest - the choice is yours. We have an action packed day for you. Today’s most memorable features are
• Spend the morning at your own pace in the quaint village of Knysna or,
• Morning excursion to the Garden of Eden & the Big tree (Optional: Knysna Elephant Park – opportunity to touch an African elephant)
• Indigenous forests of the Garden Route
• Lunch in Knysna
• Cruise on the Knysna lagoon. Sail into the Knysna Heads!
• Coastal drive including the Wilderness on our way to George
Overnight at the hotel in George on DBB basis

Day 10 Friday:

We return to Cape Town via farmlands and the rolling hills of Swellendam after four fabulous days! Today’s most memorable features are
• Mossel Bay – See the Post Office tree, where early navigators left mail for home bound ships to Europe
• Lunch in Swellendam
• Hermanus – whale sightings possible July - Nov
• Arrive in Cape Town in late afternoon (17h00 – 18h00 at CPT airport)
Overnight at the hotel in Cape Town on BB basis

Day 11 Saturday:

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Cape Town airport for your domestic flight to Johannesburg. On arrival at Johannesburg Airport meet your local guide/driver and depart for the Johannesburg City Tour. Evening transfer back to the airport for your onward flight to Cairo. (B/B)

OPTION IV

2N Sun City, 2N Capetown, 3N Garden Route - Johannesburg

Day 4 Saturday:
After breakfast, transfer to Sun City. Day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel on BB basis

Day 5 Sunday:

After breakfast, balance of the day at leisure.
Overnight at the hotel on BB basis

Day 6 Monday:

After breakfast, transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your domestic flight to Cape Town. On arrival at Capetown, depart for an afternoon City Tour including Table Mountain.
Overnight at the hotel on BB basis.

Day 7 Tuesday:

After breakfast, depart towards Houte Bay - boat trip to Seal Island - Cape of Good Hope - Penguin Colony – Kirstenbosch.
Overnight at hotel on BB basis

Day 8 Wednesday:

After breakfast, intercity coach to Mossel Bay - Post Office Tree and Museum
Overnight at hotel on BB basis.

Day 9 Thursday:

After breakfast, depart towards Oudtshoorn - Cango Caves - Crocodile & Cheetah farm, Ostrich Farm heading towards Knysna.
Overnight at hotel on BB basis

Day 10 Friday:

After breakfast, depart for George - Choo Tjoe train (operates from 15AUG to 15 MAY) to Knysna-cruise on the lagoon.
Overnight at hotel on BB basis

Day 11 Saturday:

After breakfast, transfer to George airport for your domestic flight to Johannesburg. Depart from there for a City Tour to Gold Reef City and Soweto. Until its time to leave for your flight to Cairo. (B)

 

Highlights
  • Accommodation on 3*** Basis in South Africa and 4**** Basis in Egypt.
  • Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
  • All transfers by Private A/C 7-seater safari minibus with driver/guide in South Africa.
  • All transfers in Private Vehicle in Egypt with an English speaking Guide.
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