From$1549USD
16 days,Cairo to Cairo
Trip Code: DPAE

Visiting ancient monuments, dining with local families, spending the night on a traditional felucca, camping under desert skies, exploring ancient mud brick towns.

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Dig deep and discover the riches of Egypt's geography, culture and, of course, archeology on this epic adventure. Step into a world filled with giant statues, temples and legendary pyramids. Take it easy as you float along the Nile on a traditional felucca or take a dip in Cleopatra's pool. Our CEOs and local experts will share an intriguing combination of the region’s attractions and hidden secrets. Meet the gaze of the Sphinx and get into the spirit of bygone times travelling by donkey to the Valley of the Kings. Encounter another side of Egypt at Siwa Oasis and spend an unforgettable night camping under the stars of the White Desert.

What's Included

  • Guided tours with entrance fees to Giza pyramids and Sphinx, Entrance fees and guided visit to the Egyptian Museum, Overnight sleeper train to Aswan, Nubian Village visit with traditional meal, Entrance fee and guided tour of Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, Overnight Felucca sailing excursion, visit to Colossi of Memnon, Donkey ride, entrance fees and guided tour of the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut, meal with local family in Luxor, Desert camping excursion, Bicycle tour in Siwa (entrance fees extra), Entrance fees and guided walks in Roman catacombs, Graeco-Roman Museum, Pompey's Pillar and Quaitbey fort.
  • 15 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners (Allow USD190-250 for meals not included)
  • Hotels (12 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), felucca with support boat for toilet/showers (1 nt), camping (1 nt, multi-share)
  • Private van, sleeper train, donkey, felucca, jeep, public bus
  • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
  • Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10
Map of the route for Absolute Egypt
Places Visited
  • Egypt
Day 1 Cairo

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Cairo (B,D)

Guided tour to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. Overnight train to Aswan.

Days 3-4 Aswan (2B,1D)

Visit a Nubian village and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with the locals. Option to visit the magnificent monuments at Abu Simbel.

Day 5 Felucca (B,L,D)

Felucca sailing with support boat and overnight on board.

Days 6-7 Luxor (2B,1L)

Visit Kom Ombo and Edfu temples on our way to Luxor. Ride donkeys to the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple. Optional visit to Karnak and Luxor temples.

Day 8 Dakhla Oasis (B)

Head through the desert to the Dakhla Oasis.

Day 9 White Desert Camping (B,L,D)

Visit the fascinating old village of Al-Qasr before camping out overnight amongst the spectacular rock formations of the White Desert.

Days 10-11 Bahariya Oasis (2B)

Head off to Bahariya Oasis. Option to visit the Golden Mummies, the English mountain and hot springs.

Days 12-13 Siwa Oasis (2B,1L)

Ride jeeps through the desert to Siwa oasis. Bike to the Mountain of the Dead and the Temple of the Oracle. Take a dip in Cleopatra's bath or travel by donkey cart for a perfect desert sunset.

Days 14-15 Alexandria (2B)

Drive to Alexandria. Guided tour of Catacombs, Graeco-Roman Museum, Pompey's Pillar and Quaitbey fort.

Day 16 Cairo (B)

Drive to Cairo. Tour ends on arrival. Depart any time after 3pm.

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