16 Days South Africa and Egypt Trip
Overview
Discover two of Africa's most rewarding destinations on this 16-day South Africa and Egypt trip, a journey that pairs modern African cities, wildlife and coastline with the ancient wonders of the Nile.
Begin in Johannesburg to explore Soweto and the country's powerful history, and enjoy a Big Five safari, then fly to beautiful Cape Town for Table Mountain, Robben Island, the Cape of Good Hope, its penguin colony and the Winelands.
Finally, travel to Egypt to stand before the Pyramids of Giza, explore the Egyptian Museum and sail the Nile from Luxor to Aswan, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae. Privately guided throughout, it blends wildlife, scenery and history in one epic adventure.
Included
- Meet and assist by our representatives at all airports
- Accommodation as listed in South Africa, Egypt hotels and a 5-star Nile cruise
- Meals as specified in the itinerary (full board on the Nile cruise)
- A full-day Big Five safari with an expert guide
- Guided sightseeing in Johannesburg and Cape Town (Table Mountain cable car, Cape Peninsula, Winelands)
- Domestic flights within South Africa, and within Egypt (Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo)
- A private English-speaking Egyptologist in Egypt
- Entrance fees to the sites listed in the itinerary
- All transfers in private air-conditioned vehicles
- All service charges and taxes
Excluded
- International airfare
- Entry visas
- International flights between South Africa and Egypt
- Optional tours and activities
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
Itinerary:
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Day 1
Day 1: Arrival in Johannesburg
On arrival at O. R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, your assistant meets you, helps with your luggage and transfers you to your hotel in a private air-conditioned vehicle. Settle in and relax after your journey. Overnight in Johannesburg.
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Day 2
Day 2: Soweto Tour
After breakfast, explore Soweto, South Africa's most famous township and a place of huge historical importance as the heart of the anti-apartheid struggle. Discover its living culture and heritage on a guided visit that brings the country's recent history to life. Overnight in Johannesburg.
Included Activities :
-Soweto township
-Anti-apartheid heritage sitesMeals Included :
Breakfast -
Day 3
Day 3: Constitution Hill (Old Fort Prison)
This morning, visit Constitution Hill, also known as the Old Fort Prison — one of South Africa's most significant historical sites, which once held many respected political prisoners. It offers a moving insight into the nation's journey to democracy. Overnight in Johannesburg.
Included Activities :
-Constitution Hill / Old Fort PrisonMeals Included :
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Day 4
Day 4: Big Five Safari
After breakfast, enjoy a full day of safari in one of South Africa's renowned wildlife reserves. With an expert ranger, set out in search of the famous Big Five — lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino — along with plentiful other game. Overnight in Johannesburg.
Included Activities :
-Full-day game drive (Big Five)Meals Included :
Breakfast -
Day 5
Day 5: Fly to Cape Town
After breakfast, transfer to Johannesburg Airport for your flight to Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities. On arrival you're driven privately to your hotel, with the rest of the day free to begin soaking up the city's setting between mountain and sea. Overnight in Cape Town.
Meals Included :
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Day 6
Day 6: Table Mountain & Robben Island
Ride the cable car to the top of Table Mountain for breathtaking views over the city, ocean and surrounding peaks. Later, take the ferry to Robben Island, where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned, for a poignant look at South Africa's history. Overnight in Cape Town.
Included Activities :
-Table Mountain cable car
-Robben IslandMeals Included :
Breakfast -
Day 7
Day 7: Cape of Good Hope & Penguins
Travel along the spectacular Cape Peninsula to the Cape of Good Hope, near where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet, with panoramic walks by the old lighthouse. Continue to the charming African penguin colony at Boulders Beach before returning to the city. Overnight in Cape Town.
Included Activities :
-Cape Peninsula & Cape of Good Hope
-Penguin colony at Boulders BeachMeals Included :
Breakfast -
Day 8
Day 8: Cape Winelands
Enjoy a scenic drive into the Cape Winelands, home to some of the world's finest wineries. Visit two leading estates for tastings and an introduction to South African winemaking, followed by a gourmet lunch amid the vineyards. Overnight in Cape Town.
Included Activities :
-Two wine estates with tasting
-Gourmet lunchMeals Included :
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Day 9
Day 9: Fly to Cairo – Welcome to Egypt
Your South African adventure comes to a close today. After breakfast, transfer to Cape Town International Airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival, your Egypt Top Tours guide meets you and transfers you to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals Included :
Breakfast -
Day 10
Day 10: Giza Pyramids, Sphinx & Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, your expert Egyptologist takes you to the Giza Plateau to marvel at the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the pyramids of Khafre and Menkaure, together with the Sphinx. After lunch, explore the Egyptian Museum and its treasures of Tutankhamun. Overnight in Cairo.
Included Activities :
-Great Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx
-The Egyptian MuseumMeals Included :
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Day 11
Day 11: Fly to Luxor – Nile Cruise & East Bank
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo Airport for the flight to Luxor, the world's greatest open-air museum. Board your luxury Nile cruise and explore the East Bank temples — the vast Karnak complex and the elegant Luxor Temple. Full board and overnight on board.
Included Activities :
-Karnak Temple
-Luxor Temple
-Embark your Nile cruiseMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 12
Day 12: Valley of the Kings & Sailing to Edfu
Cross to Luxor's West Bank to explore the Valley of the Kings, where dozens of royal tombs — including Tutankhamun's — were discovered, followed by the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail towards Edfu with full board and an overnight on board.
Included Activities :
-Valley of the Kings
-Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
-Colossi of MemnonMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 13
Day 13: Edfu & Kom Ombo – Sailing to Aswan
After breakfast, take a horse-drawn carriage to the magnificent Temple of Horus at Edfu, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples, then sail on to the riverside Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris. Full board and overnight on board as you sail to Aswan.
Included Activities :
-Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus)
-Kom Ombo TempleMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 14
Day 14: Aswan – Philae Temple & Felucca
Visit the beautiful island Temple of Philae, dedicated to Isis and moved to Agilkia Island to save it from the waters of the High Dam. Continue to Elephantine Island and enjoy a relaxing felucca sail among the granite islands of Aswan. Full board and overnight on board.
Included Activities :
-Philae Temple
-Elephantine Island
-Felucca sailingMeals Included :
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner -
Day 15
Day 15: Fly to Cairo – Free Time
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight back to Cairo. Transfer to your hotel and enjoy a free day to relax or add an optional tour for those who wish to see more. Overnight in Cairo.
Meals Included :
Breakfast -
Day 16
Day 16: Departure from Cairo
After a final breakfast, you'll be transferred to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight, taking home unforgettable memories of South Africa's wildlife and history combined with Egypt's ancient wonders. Safe travels.
Meals Included :
Breakfast
Prices:
Notes:
16 Days South Africa & Egypt Trip — Prices
Prices are per person and quoted in US dollars (payment in Euro or GBP is also possible). This premium tour combines South Africa hotels, a Big Five safari, Egypt hotels and a 5-star Nile cruise.
| Occupancy | From (per person) |
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| Per person sharing | $6599 |
| Single supplement | on request |
Prices may rise slightly over Christmas, New Year and Easter and vary with the safari and cruise season. Once your booking is confirmed, your rate is guaranteed. A deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due before arrival. Please contact us for exact dates and availability.
$ 6549 / per person
17-Day Tanzania, Zanzibar and Egypt Tour
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Begin in Tanzania with classic safaris in the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, where lions, elephants, rhinos and vast herds roam the plains. Fly on to the spice island of Zanzibar for turquoise water, white-sand beaches and the historic lanes of Stone Town, with time to simply relax.
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