This journey through Egypt packs in the best of culture and adventure in eight energetic days. Explore the ancient sites along the Nile and discover the most famous of them all, the Great Pyramids of Giza. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you sample some traditional fare with a Nubian family in a local village. Feel the buzz of vibrant bazaars in Aswan and Luxor, but still manage to relax and watch life unfold as you sail the Nile in a traditional felucca.
What's Included
- Entrance and guided tour of Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, Entrance and guided visit of Egyptian Museum, Overnight sleeper train, Nubian village visit and traditional dinner, Felucca overnight sailing excursion, Entrance and guided visit of Kom Ombo and Edfu temples, Visit to the 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, Flight from Luxor to Cairo.
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners (Allow USD150-200 for meals not included)
- Simple hotels (5 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), felucca with support boat for toilet/showers (1 nt)
- Private air-con van, train, felucca, donkey, walking, plane
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout
- Small group experience; Max 15, avg 10
Places Visited
- Egypt
Day 1 Cairo
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Cairo (B,D)
Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. Overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Days 3-4 Aswan (2B,1D)
Visit a Nubian village and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with locals. Option to visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
Day 5 Felucca (B,L,D)
Overnight felucca trip with support boat.
Days 6-7 Luxor (2B,1L)
Guided visit to Edfu and Kom Ombo temples. Donkey ride and guided tour of the Valley of Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. Option to visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor Museum.
Day 8 Cairo (B)
Flight back to Cairo where tour ends on arrival.
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