9 days

About this activity

Visit the Pharaonic sites of Egypt on our fun packed 9-day tour. Enjoy all the most important historical sites including the world renowned Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the awe-inspiring Sphinx and Great Pyramid at Giza.

Next travel to Aswan to visit the romantic temples of Philae and the massive Aswan High Dam, leaving time for you to explore the mazy souks and markets. An optional trip to Abu Simbel is available before you board a traditional felucca sailboat for an unforgettable cruise down the Nile River. Arriving in Luxor, you will experience the monumental temples and famous tombs of the Valley of the Kings.

Finishing the tour in Cairo, there is plenty of time to explore the capital city at your leisure, or join us on an optional city or desert tour.

DAY 1 Arrive into Cairo

DAY 2 Cairo. Museum & Pyramids tour

DAY 3 Arrive in Aswan

DAY 4 Aswan. Abu Simbel option

DAY 5 Nile felucca cruise

DAY 6 Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple tours

DAY 7 Luxor. East and West Bank tours

DAY 8 Cairo. Free Day

DAY 9 Cairo. Departure transfer to the airport

Included

All accommodation in min 4-star hotels
Overnight sleeper train in private twin-berth cabins (flight upgrades available)
All transport and transfers in AC vehicle with a local driver
24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
Services of a specialist Egyptologist guide for all tours
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (6 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners)

Not included

Egypt visa fees (available on arrival for many nationalities)
Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Entrance fees, allow approx. US$95
Drinks, snacks, and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
Gratuities
Hotel Gala Dinners (if charged by the hotels on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
Any other items not mentioned above

Additional

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Minimum age is 12 years
You MUST confirm and where necessary obtain any visa requirements prior to departure. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveler
Minimum numbers apply (2). There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Features

Tourism

95% Cultural

55% Aquatic

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