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EGYPT

JANUARY 16 β€” 23, 2025

A journey through the land of pharaohs, from the pyramids of Giza to the temples of Luxor

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✈ JOURNEY OVERVIEW

Chicago
Depart Jan 16
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Dubai
Arrive Jan 17
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Cairo
Arrive Jan 18
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Cairo
Depart 4:00 PM (Jan 23)
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Dubai
Arrive 9:10 PM

πŸ—ΊοΈ YOUR JOURNEY

ChicagoDay 1
DubaiDay 2
CairoDays 3-4
LuxorDays 5-6
AswanDay 5
CairoDays 7-8
DubaiHome
DAY ONE

Friday, January 16th

CHICAGO β€” DEPARTURE
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Drive to Chicago

Road trip to the Windy City

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Jummah Prayer

Friday prayer in Chicago

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Bombay Chopsticks

Dinner at Bombay Chopsticks in Chicago

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Emirates ORD β†’ DXB β€” Overnight flight to Dubai
OUTFITπŸ§₯ Blue Jumper & Grey Sweats
DAY TWO

Saturday, January 17th

DUBAI β€” TRANSIT
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Arrive in Dubai β€” Transit day
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Rest & Recover

Recover from the long flight and prepare for Egypt

DAY THREE

Sunday, January 18th

ARRIVAL IN CAIRO
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Depart Dubai 12:55 PM β†’ Arrive Cairo 3:10 PM
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Check-in & Relax

Settle into the hotel and freshen up after the flight

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Marriott Mena House β€” Dinner

Iconic dining with direct views of the Great Pyramids

OUTFITπŸ§₯ Blue Poncho Fit
DAY FOUR

Monday, January 19th

CAIRO EXPLORATION
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🎫 ALL-INCLUSIVE TOUR DAY

GEM, Pyramids, Sphinx, ATV, Camel, Shopping, Nile Dinner Cruise, Lunch

View on Viator β†’
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Morning β€” Grand Egyptian Museum

The world's largest archaeological museum

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Midday β€” Lunch

Included in tour package

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Afternoon β€” Giza Pyramids & Great Sphinx

Explore the ancient wonders

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Afternoon β€” Camel Ride & ATV

Ride through the desert with pyramid views

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Late Afternoon β€” Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

The largest bazaar in Africa β€” spices, jewelry, souvenirs

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Evening β€” Nile Dinner Cruise

Cruise with belly dancing entertainment

OUTFITπŸ‘– Pants with Keffiyeh
DAY FIVE

Tuesday, January 20th

LUXOR β†’ ASWAN
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6:00 AM Egyptian Flight to Luxor β†’ Arrives 7:10 AM
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Transfer to Aswan

3-hour scenic journey β€” train or private driver

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Philae Temple

Only accessible by boat β€” combine with felucca ride on the Nile

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Felucca Sail on the Nile

Traditional wooden sailboat experience on the ancient river

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Nubian Village

Vibrant, colorful village with rich cultural heritage

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Sofitel Legend Old Cataract

High tea at the legendary hotel where Agatha Christie wrote

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Heissa Camp

Scenic dinner with stunning Nile views

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Kato Dool Wellness Resort

Must-visit hotel for its serene atmosphere

πŸ“ TO FIGURE OUT

Where to store luggage before hotel check-in? Also verify 4PM rule logistics.

OUTFITπŸ‘— Pink Dress
DAY SIX

Wednesday, January 21st

LUXOR β€” THE ANCIENT CAPITAL
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πŸ—ΊοΈ NAVIGATION TIP

West Bank: Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens, Temple of Hatshepsut
East Bank: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Esna Temple
Use boat to cross between banks

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Hot Air Balloon β€” Sunrise

Floating over ancient temples at dawn ($60-80, sunrise only)

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Karnak Temple

Must-see β€” the largest ancient religious site in the world

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Valley of the Kings

63 royal tombs β€” including Tutankhamun's with his mummy inside

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Valley of the Queens

90 tombs of royal wives and children

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Temple of Hatshepsut

Mortuary temple of the legendary female pharaoh

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Luxor Temple β€” Evening Visit

Recommended at night for magical illumination

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Esna Temple

Greco-Roman temple with stunning hypostyle hall

OUTFITπŸ‘— Brown Dress with Arm Cuff
DAY SEVEN

Thursday, January 22nd

CAIRO & ALEXANDRIA
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5:00 AM Egyptian Flight to Cairo β†’ Arrives 6:10 AM
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Hotel Check-in & Lunch

Marriott Mena House β€” settle in with pyramid views

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Day Trip to Alexandria

2-hour drive to the Mediterranean pearl

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Citadel of Qaitbay

15th-century fortress on the Mediterranean coast

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Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa

Largest Roman burial site in Egypt β€” blend of Egyptian & Roman art

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Montazah Park & Palace

Royal gardens overlooking the sea

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Pyramids Light Show

Watch from hotel rooftop β€” magical way to end the evening

OUTFITπŸ‘— White Dress
DAY EIGHT

Friday, January 23rd

FINAL DAY & DEPARTURE
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Khan El-Khalili Bazaar

Last chance for souvenirs at Africa's largest bazaar

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Jummah Prayer

Friday prayer in the land of Islamic heritage

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Depart Cairo 4:00 PM β†’ Arrive Dubai 9:10 PM
OUTFITπŸ‘— Blue Dress