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Wonders of Egypt and the Nile
12 days, Cairo to Cairo
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Encompassing Egypt’s greatest highlights and a 3-day luxury Nile cruise, this adventure enhances a wide variety of included activities with the expertise of our CEOs, through whom you’ll gain a greater appreciation of the region’s history and archaeological finds. Discover the secrets of the Great Pyramids and explore the Valley of the Kings, then meet local people and share a traditional meal. A combination of sleeper train, air-conditioned transport and domestic flights will get you to the sights—and your comfortable accommodations—quickly and conveniently. From ancient history to bustling modern Cairo, embark on an incredible journey to the very heart of Egypt.
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Trip Code: DPEE
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Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Upgraded
Quality accommodations and more inclusions than on other G Adventures tours, like meals, private transport, and activities.
Physical Rating: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 10.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary Notes
On the evening of day 8 our boat will moor overnight just outside of Luxor.
However, please note that sometimes the ship is directed to arrive in Luxor earlier on day 8 and therefore, the free time on board on this day will be swapped with the activities on day 10. Day 10 will then become a free day to explore Luxor on your own.
Itinerary
Day 1Cairo
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Day 2Cairo/Alexandria
Embark on a guided tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Continue to the historic Mediterranean city of Alexandria.
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 3Alexandria
Spend the day exploring this ancient seaside city, including Pompey's Pillar, the catacombs, and the new Alexandria Library. In the afternoon opt to explore the city further on a guided tour, or see the sights at your own pace. It's up to you!
Meals included:
BreakfastDay 4Alexandria/Cairo
Head back to Cairo with a tour inside the monasteries of Wadi Natrun en route. Visit the Egyptian Museum with the option to see the mummy room before boarding our overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 5Cairo/Aswān
Arrive early to Aswan and opt to explore the busy Aswan market. Later, take a scenic felucca ride on the Nile to a Nubian village and enjoy a home cooked dinner with locals.
Meals included:
Breakfast | DinnerDay 6Aswān
Early in the morning, fly to the famed temples of Abu Simbel for a guided tour. Later, board our river cruise ship for the night. Opt to visit the Aswan high dam.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 7Aswān/Kom Ombo
Spend your day floating down the Nile on a luxury river boat with a guided tour of Kom Ombo Temple en route. Relax on the outside decks with a drink, watching the passing desert sands and enjoying the scenery
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 8Kom Ombo/Luxor
Continuing cruising the Nile, relaxing and taking in the desert scenery while observing daily life along the river. Arrive to Luxor in the evening.
Meals included:
Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 9Luxor
Enjoy a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy lunch with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile.
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Breakfast | LunchDay 10Luxor
Enjoy an excursion to the magnificent temples of Karnak and Luxor. In the afternoon, use free time to explore the bazaar, museums or opt to take a guided tour of the temples of Habu, Ramsseum and Deir El Medina.
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BreakfastDay 11Luxor/Cairo
Catch a flight back to Cairo and enjoy another day exploring this wonderful city. Visit the bazaar, any museums you missed or opt to explore nearby Sakkara and Memphis on a guided tour.
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BreakfastDay 12Cairo
Depart at any time.
Meals included:
BreakfastWhat's Included
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān
- Your Local Living Moment: Lunch with a Local Family, Luxor
- Arrival transfer
- All entrance fees to included monuments
- Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Visit the Alexandria Library, Catacombs and Pompey’s Pillar
- Guided visit of the Egyptian Museum
- Flights and tour of Abu Simbel
- Felucca sail to a Nubian village with community walk
- Three-night Nile Cruise
- Tour of Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
- Visit the Colossi of Memnon
- Excursion to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut and Karnak Temples
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Comfort hotels (7 nts), Nile cruise boat (3 nts), sleeper train (1 nt).
Meals
11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
Allow USD275-360 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private air-conditioned van, train, felucca, Nile cruise boat, plane, 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 $1299.00
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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