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Egypt: Boats & Bazaars
8 days, Cairo to Cairo
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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 sights. Walk through the Valley of the 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.
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Trip Code: DPGE
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: 18-to-Thirtysomethings
Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.
Service Level: Basic
Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.
Physical Rating: 3 - Average
Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 18, avg 14.
Age requirement: 18-39
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Itinerary
Day 1Cairo
Arrive at any time.
Exclusive Inclusions:
Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group| Your First Night Out Moment Connect With New FriendsDay 2Cairo/Aswān
Enjoy a guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Take an orientation tour through the narrow alleys of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with free time for shopping or people watching from a shisha café. Overnight train to Aswan.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Aswān
Free morning to explore Aswan. Opt to wander through the souk at your own pace or visit the famous Philae Temple, it's your choice.
In the afternoon, board a boat and cruise down the Nile. Visit a Nubian village and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with locals.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Aswān
Spend the day exploring Aswan.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 5Aswān/Kom Ombo
Sail the Nile on a felucca with a support boat. Sleep on board under the stars.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Kom Ombo/Luxor
Visit Kom Ombo Temple on the way to Luxor. In the afternoon opt to visit the temples of Karnak and Luxor on a guided tour of the east bank, or discover Luxor at your own pace. The choice is yours!
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BreakfastDay 7Luxor/Cairo
Enjoy free time to explore Luxor before an overnight train back to Cairo.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 8Cairo
Tour ends upon arrival.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
- Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān
- Your Discover Moment: Aswān
- Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Orientation walk through Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Free time in Aswan
- Felucca Overnight Sailing Excursion including support boat
- Kom Ombo Temple visit
- Free time in Luxor
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotels (4 nts, twin-share), overnight sleeper-train (2 nts), felucca with support boat for toilet/showers (1 nt)
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Allow USD110-145 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private air-conditioned van, train, felucca, walking
Staff & experts
Certified Egyptologist as CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Available extras (Add these to your tour when you book)
My Own Room - From $479.00
If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip, select this option during the online booking process.
Departures
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Book this tour as a private departure, with your own CEO and all the benefits of a G Adventures group tour.