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Highlights of Egypt
14 days, Cairo to Cairo
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Dig deep and discover the riches of Egypt's geography, culture, and, of course, archaeology, on this epic adventure. Step into a world filled with giant statues, temples, and legendary pyramids. Take it easy as you float along the Nile on a traditional felucca, explore the white sands of Hurghada on the Red Sea, or enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family. Our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) and local experts will share an intriguing combination of the region’s attractions and hidden secrets. Meet the gaze of the Sphinx and get into the spirit of bygone times when travelling to the Valley of the Kings.
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Trip Code: DPBA
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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: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
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 12.
Age requirement: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Itinerary Notes
Please note that during Ramadan, the museum, and Egyptian pyramids will close at 3PM this year, and so we will follow the below order, and schedule on Day 2.
Visit the Pyramids from 9 - 11
Visit the museums from 11:30 - 14:30
Lunch from 15:00 - 16:00 before heading to the train station
Itinerary
Day 1Cairo
Arrive at any time.
Day 2Cairo/Aswān
Enjoy a visit to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. Catch an overnight train to Aswan.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 3Aswān
Opt to explore the busy Aswan market or visit the beautiful Philae Temple, before visiting a Nubian village and enjoying a home-cooked dinner with a local family.
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Breakfast | DinnerDay 4Aswān
Spend the day exploring Aswan. Opt to check out one of the most fascinating sights in the area: the Temple of Abu Simbel. Later, opt for a half-day tour of the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple. Visit the modern Nubian Museum to learn more about Aswan's local people.
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Your Discover MomentMeals included:
BreakfastDay 5Aswān/Kom Ombo
Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca. Sleep onboard under the stars.
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Breakfast | Lunch | DinnerDay 6Kom Ombo/Luxor
Enjoy a guided visit Kom Ombo Temple before driving on to Luxor. En route, make a stop to visit the Temple of Karnak.
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BreakfastDay 7Luxor
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 8Luxor
Take a final free day in Luxor to explore any last minute sights in this storied city. Opt to check out the local bazaar to pick up a last minute keepsake, choose to embark on the optional Luxor Temple and Museum Tour, or head back over to the West Bank for an in-depth look at some of the sites there on an optional tour.
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BreakfastDay 9Luxor/Hurghada
Drive from Luxor to Hurghada on the stunning Red Sea. The rest of the day is free at leisure, opt to relax and enjoy the beach.
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BreakfastDay 10Hurghada
Enjoy a day on a boat trip to the local islands and snorkel amid the crystal clear waters and stunning coral gardens of the Red Sea.
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BreakfastDay 11Hurghada/Alexandria
Catch an early flight from Hurghada to Cairo. Continue by private vehicle to Alexandria. Stop en route to visit the monasteries of Wadi Al Natrun
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BreakfastDay 12Alexandria
Take a guided tour of Pompeys Pillar, Catacombs, the Alexandria Library, and Qaitbay Fort. Later, opt to explore the cities's cafés, or dine on fantastic seafood
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BreakfastDay 13Alexandria/Cairo
Drive to El Alamein to visit the World War cemeteries and memorial. Continue to Cairo for the final evening.
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BreakfastDay 14Cairo
Depart at any time.
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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 Discover Moment: Aswān
- Your Local Living Moment: Lunch with a Local Family, Luxor
- Your Discover Moment: Luxor
- Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx entrance and guided tour
- Egyptian Museum entrance and guided tour
- Felucca overnight sailing excursion with support boat
- Karnak and Kom Ombo temples entrance and guided tour
- Temple of Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings guided visit
- Colossi of Memnon visit
- Alexandria guided tour
- Boat and snorkelling trip in Hurghada
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodations
Simple hotels (11 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), felucca with support boat for toilet/showers (1 nt).
Meals
13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
Allow USD305-400 for meals not included.
Transportation
Private air-conditioned minibus, train, felucca, 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 $839.00
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Departures
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