Daily on-site lectures with your local Egyptologist/guide, explore some of the most famous archeological sites in the world, learn about Islamic and Christian beliefs in the Middle East, embark on a Trek up historic Mount Sinai, experience colorful local markets and restaurants
Feel that familiar pull of adventure returning? There they are—the Great Pyramids of Giza. From Cairo’s ghostly monuments to a seaside paradise on the Red Sea, our expert guides will descend into the pages of history and join in you in the exploration of Egypt’s ancient secrets and its legendary pharaohs. From the grandeur of Abu Simbel and a cruise down the Nile to a dinner with a local Nubian family, the mysteries of Egypt will etch themselves into your memory.
What's Included
- Welcome gift - Tour the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara and Dahshur - Entrance into Khafre pyramid - Visit to the Sphinx - Walking tour at Wadi Naturn Monasteries - Tour of the Bibliotheca of Alexandria, Catacombs and Pompey’s Pillar - Felucca ride on the Nile - Visit a Nubian village and dinner with a local family - Tour of Abu Simbel with flight - Tour the High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk quarry - Three night Nile Cruise - Tour of Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples - Walking tour of Karnak and Luxor Temples and visit to the Mummification museum - Tour the Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple - Visit the Colossi of Memnon - Walking tour of St. Catherine Monastery - Mount Sinai trek - Egyptian Museum tour - Walking tour of Khan El Khalili Bazaars
- 14 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinners (Allow USD190-250 for meals not included)
- Comfort hotels (10 nights), sleeper train (1 night), Nile cruise boat (3 nights)
- Van, mini-bus, overnight sleeper train, local flight, felucca, Nile cruise boat, walking
- Discovery Adventures guide
- Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10
Places Visited
- Egypt
Day 1 Cairo
Arrive at any time and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Alexandria (B)
Travel to Alexandria with a visit to the Wadi Naturn Monasteries, guided by a local monk.
Day 3 Alexandria, Cairo (B)
Explore key historic and archeological sites including: Pompey’s Pillar, the Roman catacombs and amphitheatre, the Citadel of Qait Bay, the Montazah Palace and the modern Bibliotheca Alexandrina (library). Return to Cairo for overnight.
Day 4 Cairo (B,D)
On-site lectures at the Pyramids of Giza, Sakkara and Dahshur, entrance into the interior of the Khafre pyramid and visit to the Sphinx. Option to take a camel ride at Giza. Overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Day 5 Aswan (B,D)
Take a felucca boat ride on the Nile, visit an authentic Nubian village and enjoy dinner with a local family. Option to visit the local market.
Day 6 Abu Simbel, Nile Cruise Boat (B,L,D)
Visit Abu Simbel with flight, with our Egyptologist. Check into the Nile cruise boat this evening.
Days 7-8 Nile Cruise (2B,2L,2D)
Visit the High Dam and explore Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk quarry. Enjoy our Nile cruise with visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples along the way.
Day 9 Luxor (B)
Walking tour and lectures at Karnak and Luxor Temples and visit to the Mummification Museum.
Day 10 Valley of the Kings, Luxor (B,D)
Tour of the Valley of the Kings where we explore some of the tombs and observe archeologists searching for new sites. Visit the Hatshepsut Temple and Colossi of Memnon and enjoy a local specialty with an Egyptian pizza dinner. Option to visit the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
Day 11 St Catherine, Mount Sinai (B,D)
Fly to Sharm el Sheikh and transfer to St Catherine. Take a guided Mount Sinai trek this evening or early tomorrow morning.
Days 12-13 Dahab (2B)
Walking tour of historic St. Catherine Monastery. Travel to a Red Sea resort near Dahab with option to swim, snorkel and relax.
Day 14 Cairo (B,L)
Flight to Cairo to visit the Egyptian Museum and take an orientation walk of Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Option to visit the Mummy room.
Day 15 Cairo (B)
Depart at any time.
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