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Egypt: Pyramids, Temples & the Nile

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 Trip Length
10 Days
 Trip Starts
Cairo
 Trip Finishes
Cairo
10 Day Egypt: Pyramids, Temples & the Nile Itinerary (G Adventures)
Countries Explored: Egypt
Trip Style
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Guide Level
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Trip Code
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Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on G Adventures 10 Day Egypt: Pyramids, Temples & the Nile. Egypt is a country that sparks the imagination with thoughts of the ancient pyramids and the majestic Nile. On this 10-day adventure, visit all the main archeological sites, while also stopping at smaller lesser know temples along the Nile. Experience the sounds of the river and countryside on a traditional Dahabiya sailboat — your home for five unforgettable nights. Connect with a local family over a meal in Aswan and visit the renowned Egyptian Museum in Cairo. Do more than just see Egypt; take...read more part in it and let it stay with you until the end of time.

Itinerary

Arrive to Cairo at any time and transfer to the hotel. Meet your fellow group members at the welcome meeting in the evening and get all the important information about the adventure ahead. Afterwards, head to a local restaurant perched overlooking the Pyramids. Stay: Cairo Pyramids Steigenberger Hotel (D)

Start the day at Sakkara, a vast complex of Pyramids and Tombs from the Old Kingdom. Later head back to Giza to explore the Great Pyramid site and the Sphinx. Stay: Cairo Pyramids Steigenberger Hotel (B/L)

Leave Cairo on an early morning flight to Luxor, then drive north to the temple complex of Dendra. In the early afternoon head back to Luxor to explore the temples of Karnak and Luxor, both within the city. Late in the day check in to our very own Nile River vessel called a dahabiya, our home for the next 5 nights. Stay: Dahabiya Nile Sailing Cruise (B/D)

An early start takes us to a local community G for Good project, then head out to explore the Valley of the Kings before the heat of the day sets in. Return to our dahabiya for a late lunch and departure up the Nile to Esna. Stay: Dahabiya Nile Sailing Cruise (B/L/D)

Sail from Esna to the cliff side tomb complex of El Kab, then continue sailing to the Temple of Edfu. Sail a bit further and we stop for the night and enjoy an Egyptian style barbecue on a remote Island in the middle of the Nile. Stay: Dahabiya Nile Sailing Cruise (B/L/D)

Explore two places only possible by dahabiya. Stop at Besaw Island, a village in the Nile that has changed very little over time. Then sail up river to Gebal El Silseila and to Kom Ombo. Our day ends as we dock along the shore of Herdyab Island as the sun sets over the Nile valley. Stay: Dahabiya Nile Sailing Cruise (B/L/D)

Sail to Aswan. After lunch, take a small local ferry to the other side of the river to explore Philea Temple then head over to a Nubian village and learn about Nubian culture. Stay: Dahabiya Nile Sailing Cruise (B/L/D)

Transfer to the airport in the early morning for our short flight to Abu Simbel. Visit the temple complex and fly back to Aswan to connect to your flight to Cairo. Make your way to the hotel and enjoy a free evening. Stay: Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo (B/L)

Transfer to the Egyptian Museum for a morning tour then have a choice between two activity options to discover Cairo. Later, return to the hotel for a farewell dinner together along the Nile, with Cairo as our background. Stay: Steigenberger Hotel El Tahrir Cairo (B/L/D)

Depart at any time, your departure transfer is included. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • Explore the Pyramids of Giza the Valley of the Kings and Abu Simbel.
  • Cruise the Nile on a traditional dahabiya sail boat and experience life along the Nile at a slower pace.
  • Visit Luxor temple at night.
  • Enjoy a meal with a local family in Aswan.
  • Dive into Egypt's fascinating history while looking at artifacts and mummies at the new Egyptian Museum.

  • Your G for Good Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Nubian Village Visit, Aswān Your OM
  • G Day: Egyptian Lunch & Historic Walk or Downtown Cairo Food & Walking Tour, Cairo
  • Complimentary arrival transfer
  • Welcome dinner
  • Guided visit of Sakkara and and the Step Pyramid of Zoser
  • Guided visit of the Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
  • Guided visit to the temples of Dendra, Karnak and Luxor
  • 5-night traditional dahabiya sailing excursion
  • Guided visit of the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Guided visit of the tomb complex of El Kab and the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo
  • Guided visit of Philea Temple in Aswan
  • Fly in and fly out Abu Simbel tour
  • Visit the Egyptian Museum
  • Farewell Dinner
  • Departure transfer
  • Internal flights and all transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Hotels (4 Nights), Traditional Dahabiya Nile Sailing Boat (5 Nights)
  • On this trip you can expect to stay in local hotels or pensions (with the exception of the start and finish hotels, which are often larger city hotels), which will vary a little in standard and facilities: some may not have elevators, air-conditioning or English-speaking staff, but most importantly all are in excellent central locations to give you maximum time for exploring the sights.

  • Certified Egyptologist as CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

  • 9 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners

  • Private vehicle, Dahabiya, plane, walking

  • Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and internal flights as specified. Flights not specified are not included

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