This compact adventure offers maximum Egypt at minimum cost. Stare in amazement at the pyramids and float down the Nile on a felucca. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you dine on traditional fare with a local family in a Nubian village. You'll enjoy basic accommodation and transport to the best sites. Walk through the Valley of Kings or explore Karnak—it's your call. Don't just dream of Egypt, wake up in the Land of the Pharaohs and open your eyes to adventure.
What's Included
- Transport and tour leader to the following: Pyramids of Giza & the Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Nubian dinner, Kom Ombo, Edfu Temple, Felucca sailing trip (with support boat). Please note that no entrance fees are included - please see optional activities section of these notes for more information on prices.
- 5 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 dinners. (Allow USD145-190 for meals not included)
- Simple hotels (4 nts), overnight train (2 nts, airline-style seats), felucca with support boat for toilet/showers (1 nt)
- Private air-con van, overnight train, felucca, walking
- 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 (1B)
Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum (entrance fees not included). Overnight train to Aswan.
Day 3-4 Aswan (1B,1D)
Visit a Nubian Village and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with locals. Optional trip to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
Day 5 Nile River (1B,1L,1D)
Felucca sailing with support boat, overnight on board.
Day 6-7 Luxor (2B)
Visit Kom Ombo and Edfu on our way to Luxor. Option to visit Karnak temple and Valley of the Kings (entrance fees not included). Overnight train back to Cairo.
Day 8 Cairo
Tour ends on arrival. Please do not book any onward flights before mid-afternoon today.
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