Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Cairo! Upon arrival at Cairo airport you'll be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of today relaxing or exploring Egypt's vibrant capital city with your family.
Please Note: The Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we'll visit the Egyptian Museum instead. (B)
Today we discover the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx. Gaze in awe at the spectacular tombs, experts still can't agree how the ancient Egyptians managed to build these giant structures. The largest of the pyramids, Cheops, was the tallest man-made building on Earth for 3,800 years. Explore inside the pyramids if you're feeling adventurous.
This afternoon offers free time before we say goodbye to Cairo and board the night train to Aswan. (B)
We arrive in Aswan and visit the beautiful Philae Temple, dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis. The whole temple had to be relocated to nearby Agilkia Island in the 1960s due to flooding from Lake Nasser. We will briefly stop at a perfume oil emporium and after hotel check in and time to freshen up we take a motorboat ride across the mighty Nile to Elephantine Island. On our guided walk we'll discover the island's fascinating archaeological sites and visit a local school (if open).
Tonight, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and then visit Aswan market. Barter for souvenirs and enjoy the traditional smells of herbs and spices in the air. (B/D)
Please note: All minors (and adults who cannot swim) are required to wear a life jacket when the boat is sailing. Life jackets can be taken off when the boat is docked at shore. (B/L/D)
Disembarking our felucca we drive north toward Luxor, stopping to visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. After our guided tour we drive on to the 4,000-year-old city of Luxor, ancient Egypt at its very best.
Tonight we offer an optional excursion (book and pay locally) to visit the Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated in the night by hundreds of lights. (B)
This morning we visit the famous Valley of the Kings - where pharaohs including the legendary Tutankhamun were buried. Explore some of the opulently decorated tombs before we continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut. We'll also stop to photograph the Colossi of Memnon - two gigantic stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III. The rest of today is free to enjoy at leisure. (B)
Today your Egyptian adventure comes to an end. There's time this morning for a visit to the magnificent Karnak Temple. See the Avenue of Sphinxes and feel the power of the pharaohs as you discover the ancient columns of this temple, which took 1,500 years to complete. We'll then return to the hotel before you're transferred to Luxor airport for your onward flight. Flights can be booked to depart after 1:30pm. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Cairo – Discover the treasures of King Tut at the Egyptian Museum and see the mummies of mighty pharaohs at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- Giza - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx
- Aswan – Travel like the locals as you enjoy a camel ride to St Simeon's Monastery
- Felucca sailing – Board a traditional Egyptian sailing boat and travel down the mighty Nile to Kom Ombo
- Luxor – Discover the resting place of the pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings and see the Temple of Hatshepsut
- Karnak Temple – Admire the Avenue of Sphinxes and explore the giant columns of Hypostyle Hall
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 8
- Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide, degree qualified in Egyptology
- Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Luxor
- Guided excursions to the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Aswan Market, Kom Ombo Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
- Camel ride in Aswan
- Guided motorboat and tour of Elephantine Island
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
- 5 nights 4-5 star hotels and 1 night aboard a felucca (open deck)
- 1 night overnight train Cairo to Aswan (private 2 berth sleeper cabin) including meals
- Oasis Hotel (Cairo)
- Sleeper Train (Cairo)
- Tolip Hotel (Aswan)
- Felucca Sailing (Felucca Cruise)
- Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel (Luxor)
- Excludes International flights and visa
- Excludes Tip for your tour guide. We recommend USD$50 per adult for the entire tour. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture
- Excludes Entrance Fees: USD$80-100pp, paid in local currency
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