Trip Overview
On our Dashing Dubai & Ancient Egypt Trip, set out on an incredible adventure that combines the ageless charm of Ancient Egypt with the contemporary wonders of Dubai!Start your journey by getting lost in Dubai’s energetic center. Take in the breathtaking city vistas as you ride in an “Abra” water taxi around the historic Dubai Creek. Savor a delicious meal on a retro-style floating dhow and immerse yourself in the essence of Dubai—a sophisticated experience juxtaposed against the city’s brilliant cityscape.Get ready for a thrilling desert adventure where you’ll climb across impressive sand dunes and see the sunset in a riot of hues. Savor a delicious barbeque dinner in a desert camp while listening to captivating belly dance performances set to Arabic music.Egypt’s ancient history is the next stop. Gaze up at the Great Pyramids of Giza and be in awe of these colossal ancient monuments, which also include the mysterious Sphinx. Discover more about Egypt’s rich past at the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, home to King Tutankhamun’s artifacts that display the grandeur of a bygone era.
Trip Highlights
- Soak up in beautiful city views on an ‘abra’ water taxi across Dubai creek
- Experience the essence and soul of Dubai while enjoying dinner in an elegant vintage-style floating dhow cruise
- Relish an unforgettable thrilling desert safari over the magnificent Sand Dunes
- Enjoy a tasteful barbeque dinner in a desert camp and watch electrifying exotic belly performances to rhythmic Arabic tunes
- Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world including the visit to the Sphinx
- Visit the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities including the spectacular treasures of King Tutankhamen
DAY 1Dubai Arrival (DXB)
- Arrival at the Dubai airport. Upon arrival transfer from the airport to the hotel in Dubai, a destination of the 21st century. This incredible city offers myriad things to do for all types of Travelers.
Check-in at the hotel.
Overnight: Dubai
DAY 2Dubai – Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner
- After breakfast, a day at leisure.
At 1530 hrs. pick up from lobby for DESERT SAFARI WITH BBQ DINNER. Your tour begins with an unforgettable roller coaster drive in the desert skimming over the magnificent Sand Dunes. After which we will proceed towards our camp with a stop en route to experience a memorable desert sunset. A traditional welcome awaits our guests with Arabic coffee, tea, and dates while the charcoal fires and the traditional oven is lit in preparation for our evening dinner. Take some time out to relax in our Arabic tents furnished with carpets and pillows for your comfort or chill out by the campfire. Get a henna tattoo or experience an unforgettable camel ride while we wait for the highlight of the evening which includes a Tanoura dance show and an exotic belly performance to the rhythmic beat of Arabia. Our evening ends with a delicious three course barbeque meal with a variety of meats and salads served beneath the starlit skies accompanied by authentic Arabic music. After dinner, we will drive back to the city.
Overnight: Dubai
- Meal: Breakfast | Dinner
DAY 3Half day city tour of Dubai & Dhow Cruise with dinner
- Breakfast at the hotel, later at 0800 hrs pick up from the lobby, get acquainted with Dubai on this 4-hour tour, led by a professional guide. Experience the historical Al Bastakiya Quarter and watch Dubai’s rise from a fishing village to one of the world’s fastest-growing cities at the Dubai Museum. Soak up beautiful city views on an ’Abra Water Taxi’ across Dubai Creek; browse the bustling Gold and Spice Souks, and take snapshots of the Jumeirah Mosque whose domes and minarets echo the medieval Fatimid style. Plus, stop to see one of Dubai’s greatest icons the sail-shaped Burj Al Arab hotel. After sightseeing transfer to the hotel.
Later at 19:00 hrs., pick in the evening for Sunset Dinner Cruise. A visit to Dubai is incomplete without a cruise along the Dubai Marina in a traditional wooden Dhow. The traditional Dhow glides silently through the water and the tour offers intriguing different views of this beautifully lit city. Admire the architecture of places such as the National Bank of Dubai and the spectacular Chamber of Commerce building. Feast on a sumptuous international buffet dinner before returning to the pier. This nostalgic journey walk down memory lane lasts for about two hours. After the cruise, transfer back to the hotel
Overnight: Dubai
- Meal: Breakfast | Dinner
DAY 4OPTIONAL TOUR – Abu Dhabi City Tour
- After breakfast, spend the day at leisure on your own or take an optional tour to Abu Dhabi at an additional cost.
OPTIONAL TOUR: Morning drives to Abu Dhabi; spend the day touring some of the remarkable sites in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the UAE.
Abu Dhabi City Tour: Abu Dhabi Visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the breathtaking third-largest mosque in the world, to learn more about the religion and customs of Abu Dhabi. It is one of the world’s most impressive structures, with 82 golden-coated domes and white marble construction. Our Full Day Abu Dhabi City Tour begins in Dubai with pickup from the specified location and travels directly on Sheikh Zayed Road to Abu Dhabi’s opulent Emirates Palace, a luxury hotel. From there, the tour continues to Abu Dhabi Corniche, which has a variety of restaurants. Finally, we stop for 30 minutes at Ferrari World Theme Park for a photo stop.
Overnight: Dubai
- Meal: Breakfast
DAY 5Dubai – Egypt by Flight (Flight cost not included) DXB to CAI
- After breakfast transfer to the airport to board the flight to Cairo.
Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met by our representative who will transfer you to your hotel. It can take an hour to get from the airport to your hotel, after checking in, enjoy time at leisure to explore at your own pace, or relax at your hotel. Note – Strict dress code for visiting mosques and churches. Men must wear long pants and shirts with sleeves no tank tops. If you’re wearing sandals or flip-flops you must wear socks. (No bare feet). Similarly, women must be modestly dressed, with no see-through clothes, bare shoulders, etc.
Overnight: Cairo
- Meal: Breakfast
DAY 6Cairo Sightseeing
- Breakfast will be served at the hotel. Meet your English-speaking Egyptologist at the lobby of the hotel to start your tour to Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum & Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
Pyramids: Today, you will take an unforgettable tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza. The only present-day survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, they are among the world’s greatest tourist attractions and never lose their ability to inspire and overwhelm visitors.
Sphinx: Carved from the bedrock of the Giza plateau, the Sphinx is truly a mysterious marvel from the days of ancient Egypt. The body of a lion with the head of a king or God, the sphinx has come to symbolize strength and wisdom. Enter the temple of the mysterious Sphinx, an ancient figure shrouded in legend and mystery. Your Egyptologist will enthrall you with the tales told of this fascinating figure.
Egyptian Museum: It was established by the Egyptian government in 1835. The present museum building was built in 1900, in the new classical style by the French architect Marcel Dourgnon. The museum exhibited collections now exceeding 120,000 objects ranging from the pre-historic era to the Greco-Roman period. It has 107 halls and the ground floor houses huge statues. The upper floor houses small statues, jewels, Tutankhamun treasures, and mummies.
Transfer back to Cairo.
Khan El-Khalili Bazaar: Proceed to take a brief tour of the fascinating Khan El-Khalili Bazaar – the largest bazaar in the Middle East. Originally founded as a watering stop for caravanserai in the 14th century, the bazaar has now grown to vast proportions. Through the narrow streets, you will find workshops and stalls selling all manner of things from woodwork, glassware, and leather goods to perfumes, fabrics, and Pharaonic curiosities.
Overnight: Cairo
- Meal: Breakfast
DAY 7Cairo – Day at Leisure
- Breakfast at the hotel; you are free to explore the city on your own or opt for an optional trip to Alexandria (at additional cost)
A culture holiday tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Cairo, to enjoy an amazing Day Trip to Alexandria from Cairo. First, visit Pompey’s Pillar. It was constructed in honor of Emperor Diocletian at the end of the 4th century. Originally from the temple of the Serapis, it was once a magnificent structure rivaling the Soma and the Caesarion. Then drive to visit the Catacombs which are the largest Roman Cemetery consisting of three levels cut in the rock. Lunch at a local restaurant in Alexandria, then proceed to see The Roman Amphitheatre was constructed in the 4th century AD and it was a common feature of the Greco-Roman period. Which amphitheaters were special roofed theatres that were built to host music ceremonies and poet competitions during the reign of the Romans in Egypt? After that you will transfer to the Qaitbay Citadel (photo stop from outside) which was built on the site of the ancient pharaohs (lighthouse) of Alexandria then the second stop (photo stop from outside) at the Bibliotheca Alexandria. Finally, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Cairo.
Overnight: Cairo
- Meal: Breakfast
DAY 8Cairo Departure (CAI)
- After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to the airport.
End of the trip.
- Meal: Breakfast
