This intimate tour is designed for those who want to experience the best music, dance and sight-seeing experiences that Egypt has to offer! We will visit the cities of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan, plus many off-the-beaten-path spots, enjoying shopping, the local culture, tours of Egypt's famous monuments, temples and museums, music and dance shows, and much more!
$3600 per person
double occupancy
$4050 per person
single occupancy (limited availability)
Payment plans are available to suit your budget!
BCBD Tour of Egypt 2023
IN CAIRO
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5 nights of accomodations at Yasmina's beautiful B&B, with a view of the pyramids, plus two meals a day
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Hotel accommodations also available within walking distance, for those who prefer (additional fees may apply)
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At least 2 days of private air-conditioned day time transportation, with an English-speaking guide, to Cairo’s top sights and shopping. Tours may include: the Great Pyramids, the Egyptian Museum, the National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation, The Citadel, shopping in the Khan El Khalili market and more!
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Private round-trip transportation from Cairo International Airport
Other options may include:
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Opportunities to add extra daytime or nighttime excursions within or outside of Cairo
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Special nights out at Cairo's famous night clubs to see star dancers
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Desert party overlooking the Pyramids
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Costume shopping with Egypt's top ateliers
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Private or group dance classes in any style
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Photo or video shoots on location with Yasmina
(Note - we keep the itinerary in Cairo a bit fluid to allow people to pick and choose from the options listed above!)
Night out on The Nile Maxim to see Randa 2021
Gezira Gardens Hotel, Luxor
IN LUXOR
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2 nights of accomodations, plus two meals a day, at the lovely Gezira Gardens, a boutique hotel on the West Bank of Luxor
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Private round-trip transportation from Luxor International Airport
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Rooftop live music party!
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Tours of the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut's Temple with private transportation and English-speaking guide
Optional tours include:
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Private air-conditioned tours of Luxors famous sites, including Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum and more!
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Folkloric dance lesson
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A famous hot air balloon ride of Luxor's West Bank
3-NIGHT
PRIVATE CRUISE
Luxor to Aswan
This private 3-night Nile cruise will be just for the guests of Black Cat Belly Dance on a vintage-style dahabeya and will feature a live band onboard EVERY night! Sail along the Nile with magic and music in the air! And because the ship is smaller than the regular cruise ships, we will visit enchanting off-the-beaten path stops on our way from Luxor to Aswan.
Opportunities to perform with the band will be available to all who are interested!
Vintage-style dahabeya
New in 2025!
ABU SIMBEL
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1 night accomodation, plus two meals, at the beautiful Eskaleh Nubian Ecolodge
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Private round-trip ground transportation to and from Aswan
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Tour of the famous Abu Simbel Temples with an English-speaking guide
IN ASWAN
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2 nights accomodation in the Nubian village of Gharb Sehel at Arteka Hotel
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Private round-trip transportation to Aswan International Airport
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Private air-conditioned day time transportation (plus water taxi!) with an English-speaking guide, to Philae Island and Temple. Tour of Nubian Museum also included
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Private Nubian dance and music lesson
Other options may include:
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Additional tours within and around Aswan
Black Cat Belly Dance Tour of Egypt 2021, Arteka Hotel
Black Cat Belly Dance Tour of Egypt 2023, Philae Temple
Black Cat Belly Dance Tour of Egypt 2023, Pyramids of Giza
YOUR HOST
Shannon is the owner and director of Black Cat Belly Dance and has been studying and teaching Egyptian music and dance for nearly two decades. She has hosted tours to Egypt since 2015 and designs every tour to be a unique immersion into the rich culture of the country, with a focus on experiencing the diverse music and dance traditions. Her friends and colleagues across Egypt will welcome and care for you like family.
Prior to the trip, Shannon will host several Zoom meetings to answer questions and share her list of tips for traveling in Egypt, as well as introduce you to other members of the tour. You will also be invited to private Facebook and Whats App groups where tour members can chat and share information before and during the trip.
Shannon, Philae Island 2021
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Rates are based on double occupancy. Tour prices do not include airfare, trip insurance, optional add-on activities, personalized tips, alcohol, and entrance fees to a limited number of attractions. Group flight arrangements can be arranged with our experienced travel agent so that participants can fly together.
There is an expression in Egypt - ان شاء الله/Inshallah - that means "God willing" or "Hopefully." This often translates to the best laid plans changing with little notice, so it's best to be flexible and willing to go with the flow. Because in Egypt, when one plan changes, another magical moment is waiting around the corner. And particularly in Cairo, we will follow a loose itinerary in order to accomodate those very special (and often last minute) special adventures!
Contact Shannon for even more details!