8-Day Dubai and Cairo Tour

Day 1: Arrive in Dubai for Dubai and Cairo Tour

From the minute you arrive at Dubai International Airport for your Dubai and Cairo Tour, you’ll enjoy a level of service which is second to none. You’ll be met and greeted by one of our friendly tour representatives who will then escort you in style to the plush hotel where you will be spending the first night of you vacation.

When you have finished checking in at the hotel, our tour representative will discuss your itinerary with; he’ll confirm pickup times for your tours, and then he will leave to enjoy the rest of the day any way you want. Relax by the pool; take a nap, or head out and explore the world’s most striking city, the City of Gold.

Day 2: Sightseeing Tour – Traditional Dubai

Day 2 of your Dubai and Cairo Tour kicks off with a delicious hotel breakfast, and then at the time which was confirmed with you yesterday, you will be met at your hotel, and you will be taken for a tour of traditional Dubai.

Your first stop today will be at an area known as Bastakiya where you will visit Al-Fahidi Fort, a 225-year-old fortress which today houses the Dubai Museum.

Following your visit to the fort and the museum, you will then be taken to board a traditional Abra boat for a very scenic trip across Dubai Creek. When you reach the other side, your guide will lead you to the city’s much-loved Gold and Spice Souks where you can quite literally buy anything and everything.

Spend some time shopping and/or exploring the souks, and after that you will be taken to see the exquisite Jumeirah Mosque which never fails to impress tourists. This visit to the mosque is only a brief photo stop, and you will only be able to take photos from the outside.

Next, you will be taken for another excellent photo stop, this time at Burj Al Arab. Not only is this one of Dubai’s most iconic buildings, but it has also established a reputation of being one of the most luxurious hotels in the world. In fact, the standards at this hotel are so high, that it is routinely described as being the world’s only 7-Star hotel.

After you Dubai tour ends, you will be dropped off at your hotel, and a pick-up time will be confirmed with you for another exceptional outing in the evening, this time a fantastic dinner cruise at Dubai Marina. Your views of the city from the water in the evening will be nothing short of spectacular so you can be sure that this will be an experience not soon forgotten. Of course, once your cruise ends, you will once again be driven back to your hotel for the night.

Meals included: Breakfast and Dinner Cruise

Day 3: Desert Safari and BBQ Dinner

Begin the 3rd day of your Dubai and Cairo tour with another good breakfast, and then you will have much of the day to yourself to enjoy as you wish. However, you will be picked up from your hotel between 14h30 and 15h00 and you will make your way into the Dubai Desert in a modern air-conditioned 4×4 vehicle. After driving over numerous dunes, your driver will eventually stop on top of the area’s highest dune to witness spectacular views of the dunes of Arabia.

While at this particular sand dune you will also have the opportunity to experience the thrill of sand-boarding, and then you will make your way to a remarkable Bedouin campsite where you will be served some refreshments. You will also have the opportunity to dress up in traditional attire, and if you are feeling adventurous, you will also be able to enjoy a camel ride in the desert. As evening approaches, your hosts will start preparing your BBQ dinner just in time for you to enjoy while the stars are coming out.

To make the experience even more special, there will be a traditional belly dancer and tanoura dancer performing to some authentic Arabian music. If you happen to be a smoker, you can also complete your desert experience with a traditional shisha pipe which is available in several different flavors. Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel where you will be staying for your last night in Dubai.

Meals included: Breakfast and BBQ Dinner

Day 4: Leave Dubai, Arrive Cairo

The 4th day of your Dubai and Cairo Tour will see you leaving the UAE, but before you do, first enjoy another amazing breakfast at your hotel. At the appropriate time, our tour representative will fetch you and take you to the airport in time for your flight to Cairo in Egypt, Land of the Pharaohs.

When you land in Cairo, your tour manager will meet you at the airport; he will assist you in every way possible, and then, along with one of our drivers, you will be taken to the hotel where you will be staying while you are in Cairo.

On arrival at the hotel, you will be assisted with check-in; a pick-up time for the following day will be confirmed, and then you will have the rest of the day to yourself. You can relax at the hotel; go out on your own, or you can enjoy an optional tour to the Giza Pyramids in the evening for a spectacular Pyramids Sound and Lights Show. Alternatively, you can enjoy an optional Nile River dinner cruise.

Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5: Giza Pyramids and Sakkara Tour

After enjoying a fantastic breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up by your private guide and driver, and you will head to the Giza Plateau to see Egypt’s 3 most iconic pyramids, the pyramids of pharaohs Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus. You will also visit the famous Sphinx statue as well as the Valley Temple. After your visit, you will be taken for lunch at a good nearby restaurant.

Once you have finished eating, you will head to the Sakkara Complex which is another ancient necropolis where you will be able to see some more pyramids, including the Djoser Step Pyramid which is believed to be the very first pyramid ever built.

Spend some time exploring this fascinating site and the it will be time for your guide and driver to take you back to your hotel in the city where you will be able to enjoy a good night’s sleep in the comfort of your hotel room.

Meals included: Breakfast and lunch

Day 6: Cairo Tour – Egyptian Museum, Coptic Cairo and Old Cairo

Today, your first stop after you have had your breakfast will be at the Egyptian Museum in the heart of Cairo. This museum which houses roughly a quarter of a million different artifacts must surely be one of the most fascinating museums you are ever likely to visit. Be sure to check out the Treasures Room while you are here, because is where you can see the vast collection of artifacts that were recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the 1920s.

After a very interesting morning at the museum, you will be taken for a nice lunch at a good local restaurant, and then you will head to Coptic Cairo and Old Cairo where you will visit some really interesting sites, including the Hanging Church of Cairo; the Ben Ezra Synagogue, and the Saladin Citadel and its extremely impressive Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque which is open to tourists, meaning that you are actually able to go inside and look around.

Finally, you will be taken to Cairo’s famous Khan El Khalili bazaar which has seen vendors trading their wares ever since the bazaar was first created back in the 14th century. This is certainly not your average sort of bazaar or market, and it is often said that no trip to Cairo is complete without a visit to Khan El Khalili.

Sure, you will see plenty of touristy things, but the bazaar covers an immense area, and you can find almost anything imaginable if you look around. Are you looking for certain spices which are impossible to find in your own country? Fear not, you will find them at the bazaar. Even if you don’t intend buying anything, you probably will end up buying something. There is also no shortage of cafes and restaurants, so you can always take a break while you do some people watching.

After enjoying some time at the bazaar, your guide and driver will take you back to your hotel and you will have the evening to yourself.

Meals included: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 7: Optional Alexandria Tour or Free Day

There are no tours or excursions planned for this day, but you will be able to enjoy an optional tour to Alexandria. Alternatively, you can simply stay in Cairo and enjoy the day as you wish.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Day 8: Dubai and Cairo Tour ends – Final Departure

Day eight marks the end of your Dubai to Cairo holiday package, but the memories you have acquired will remain with you forever. Enjoy a good breakfast at your hotel and then we will drive you to the airport in time for your onward journey or your flight back home.

At the airport, you will be assisted in every way possible, and then it will be time for goodbyes so that you can make your way to the departures lounge in time for your flight.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Inclusions – What is included in your 8 day Dubai and Cairo Tour:

• Meet and greet service for all arrivals and departures
• customer service assistance throughout your stay
• All transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles
• Hotel accommodation for 3 nights in Dubai (includes breakfasts)
• Hotel accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo (includes breakfasts)
• All tours listed in the itinerary. Tours in Dubai are small group tours, while tours in Cairo are private tours
• Private English speaking guide for Cairo tours
• English speaking guides for group tours in Dubai
• Entrance fees to all sites listed in the itinerary
• Meals as indicated in the Dubai and Cairo Tour itinerary
• Portage when needed
• All service charges and taxes

Exclusions – What is not included in your 8 day Dubai and Cairo:

• International airfare
• Entry visas for Egypt and Dubai
• Personal expenses
• Optional tours and excursions
• Tipping Kitty
• Tourism Dirham Fee

Accommodation Plan (Gold)

• Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel, Cairo
• Al Khoory Atrium Hotel, Dubai

Accommodation Plan (Diamond)

• Sheraton Hotel and Casino, Cairo
• Al Bandar Rotana Creek, Dubai

Prices for our 8-Day Dubai and Cairo Tour are quoted in US$ per person, and they are valid until the 30th of April 2024. Please inquire for pricing over Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter holidays.