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The Burning Sands Expedition - Egypt Group 2027

Apr 13 - 22, 2027

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Overview

Explore the historical and archaeological wonders of Egypt, including Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor, with guided tours of iconic sites such as the Pyramids, Sphinx, and Egyptian Museum, along with a Nile cruise, hot air balloon ride, cooking class, and much more!

Trip Details

What IS included

Inclusions in land only prices: Moderate Class (4 Star) hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on twin share. All transfers and transportation is by private, air-conditioned coach (One Group transfer meeting one flight only on arrival and depa...

What IS NOT included

Exclusions in land only prices: All airfares, departure taxes & fuel surcharges, seat selection [Tour service notes to expect roughly $1300 for the international flights to & from Egypt, and $615 for domestic flights within Egypt. So, expect about...

ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT INFO - READ THIS!

IMPORTANT: Due to record number of travelers, many attractions have restricted access, restrictions of volume of visitors, and the late release of tickets. Please be advised that some entrance tickets cannot be guaranteed until the group is finali...

FlexPay (now Uplift) option!

Let’s talk FlexPay (now called Uplift) - a buy now, pay later (BNPL) service that allows customers to spread the cost of purchases into fixed, monthly installment payments. This service provides short-term, fixed-interest loans and has no late or ...

Terms & Conditions from the tour service

DEPOSIT & FINAL PAYMENT: GROUP DEPOSIT: The group deposit of USD$1,000.00 is non-refundable. This amount will be deducted from the final invoice. If the group cancels, we will hold on file the initial deposit for up to 1 year to be transferred onc...

Day 1 · Tue, Apr 13

Domestic flight to JFK

All guests will catch a flight to the John F. Kennedy Internationa Airport in Queens, NY. Note: airlines will post 2027 flight schedules around May of 2026. Hence, flight costs are not included in the quote at the present moment. Please make your ...

International Flight to Cairo

All guests will catch the same flight to the Cairo International Airport in Heliopolis, Egypt. Note: airlines will post 2027 flight schedules around May of 2026. Hence, flight costs are not included in the quote at the present moment. **Recommende...

Day 2 · Wed, Apr 14 · Cairo, Egypt

Arrival in Cairo, Egypt

Welcome to Cairo! On arrival in Cairo, you will be met and transferred to the Hotel for overnight the next few nights. Accommodation: Cairo Marriot Hotel (2 nights). Note: We anticipate arriving at the hotel around 3pm. This is not a high activity...

Proposed land arrangements

Apr 14 - 16, 2027 · Check in: 3:00PM EET

2 room options · Starting at $6,098

Location This perfectly located luxurious corporate resort lies less than 15 minutes from the centre of Cairo and the international airport. The city centre offers a diverse selection of sights, shopping and entertainment venues and may easily be ...

Day 3 · Thu, Apr 15 · Cairo, Egypt

Full Day of The Great Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum

Enjoy breakfast at Marriot Mena hotel, before proceeding for your full day tour. Experience the awe-inspiring legacy of Ancient Egypt on this full-day guided tour. Begin your day at the Giza Plateau, home to the iconic Great Pyramids of Giza—Khufu...

Day 4 · Fri, Apr 16 · Aswan, Egypt

Cairo to Aswan

Apr 16 9:00AM EET

Apr 16 10:30AM EET

Breakfast at your hotel, then check out, transfer to airport for flight to Aswan (Flight not included). On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your cruise for the next 3 Nights.

About Your Cruise - Embark on Nile Cruise

Group will check in to the cruise for the next three nights in time to enjoy lunch on board. Cruise check in is at 11:00 am and group will enjoy lunch on board. After lunch, group will enjoy a Felucca Ride and then return to ship for a Captain’s W...

Day 5 · Sat, Apr 17 · Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna, Egypt

About Your Cruise - Kom Ombo, Edfu, Esna

Enjoy breakfast on board and then visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and Temple of Philae. Return to ship for lunch. Continue to sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on board and afternoon tea. Then visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris ...

Day 6 · Sun, Apr 18 · Edfu, Luxor, Egypt

About Your Cruise - Edfu to Luxor

Early this morning, visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu Temple. Return to the ship for breakfast and sail to Luxor while enjoying lunch. Tonight dinner on board and Whirling Dervish & Belly Dance show. Overnight on ship in Luxo...

Day 7 · Mon, Apr 19 · Luxor, Egypt

About Your Cruise - Luxor Disembarkation

Before sunrise, you will be picked up for a hot air balloon experience (optional tour). Enjoy breakfast on board and then disembark by 8:00 am. Visit the West Bank of Luxor where you will explore the astonishing and extensive New Kingdom city of "...

Transport to the airport in Luxor

Apr 19 4:30PM UTC

Apr 19 5:00PM UTC

After the tour, transfer to airport to your flight to Cairo. This is an approximation of departing time.

Depart Luxor

Flight to Cairo. This is an approximation of departing time. Note: airlines will post 2027 flight schedules around May of 2026. Hence, flight costs are not included in the quote at the present moment.

Transport to hotel

Apr 19 6:30PM UTC

Apr 19 7:00PM UTC

Upon arrival to the Cairo airport, you will be met and transferred to the hotel for leisure and overnight. Accommodation: Cairo Marriot Hotel (2 nights)

Day 8 · Tue, Apr 20 · Cairo, Egypt

Full Day GEM & Egyptian Museum

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up for a full day Tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) & the Egyptian Museum – A Tale of Two Eras. Discover the treasures of ancient Egypt on this immersive full-day tour that takes you through t...

Bellies En-Route

Continue to Bellies en-route, experience the true taste of Egypt with Bellies En-Route, a local initiative that hosts travelers on authentic food tours and cooking classes in Cairo. This immersive half-day experience blends culture, cuisine, and c...

Overnight hotel stay

Hotel for leisure and overnight. Accommodation: Cairo Marriot Hotel (2 nights)

Day 9 · Wed, Apr 21 · Cairo, Egypt

Transport to Cairo airport

Apr 21 8:00AM UTC

Transportation from the hotel to the Cairo airport. Note: airlines will post 2027 flight schedules around May of 2026. Hence, flight costs are not included in the quote at the present moment.

Depart from Cairo

Breakfast at the hotel, check out, and then transfer to airport for your flight back home (Flight not included). Transport will be based on the flight arrangements. Note: airlines will post 2027 flight schedules around May of 2026. Hence, flight c...

Day 10 · Thu, Apr 22

Welcome Home!

We will arrive as a group before departing for our respective 2nd leg flights back to our cities. Note: airlines will post 2027 flight schedules around May of 2026. Hence, flight costs are not included in the quote at the present moment.