Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to the land of the Pharaohs! At Cairo airport your family will be met and transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax at leisure.
Please Note: The Grand Egyptian Museum is set to open late 2024. An official 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 visit the legendary pyramids and iconic Sphinx at Giza Plateau, the sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World. Gaze in awe at the largest of the three great pyramids - Cheops. Constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks, it took more than 20 years to construct. We explore this area on foot and there's the opportunity to venture inside one of the great pyramids. The afternoon is free to relax by the hotel pool with your family or independently explore Cairo before we take the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Aswan. (B/D)
We arrive into Aswan this morning and and take a boat out to Agilika Island to visit the beautiful Philae Temple and then make a stop at a perfume oil emporium. The rest of the day is free to independently explore or relax by the hotel pool. Scenically located on the Nile, a walk along the riverfront corniche to view the many boats is a real treat.
This evening we'll visit the Aswan market and enjoy the smells of herbs and spices being traded by local merchants. (B)
Sail onboard a traditional felucca as we enjoy a visit to Elephantine Island. Take a guided walk to many important archaeological sites and a local school (if open), before lunch on board the felucca.
This afternoon is free for you to spend in Aswan as you please. You may wish to join our optional excursion to the Nubian Museum. The museum is home to more than 3,000 artefacts and scale models from across ancient Egyptian history, from the Pharaohs to the Romans. (B/L)
This morning we take a motorboat across the river to the west bank of the Nile and enjoy a camel ride across the desert to the 7th century Monastery of St Simeon. We explore this site before bidding farewell to Aswan and travelling to Luxor, stopping en route to visit the temple of Kom Ombo. The northern half of this temple was dedicated to the falcon god Horus, whilst the southern half was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. The two are perfectly symmetrical and you'll think you're seeing double as we explore. (B)
Later, visit the colossal Karnak Temple, which took around 1,500 years to complete. Imagine you're a pharaoh as you stroll around Hypostyle Hall and see the impressive Avenue of Sphinxes. Return to the hotel and enjoy your last night in Luxor at leisure with your family. You may wish to join our optional tour of Luxor Temple, beautifully illuminated at night. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Cairo – Discover the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum and browse the Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- The Great Pyramids – Enjoy a tour of this legendary Ancient Wonder of the World and gaze at the iconic Sphinx
- Aswan – Sail the Nile to Elephantine Island aboard a traditional felucca sailboat and visit a local school
- Monastery of St Simeon - Ride a camel across the rolling desert sands to this 7th century monastery
- Luxor - Uncover the tombs of pharaohs in the Valley of the Kings and explore the vast Karnak Temple complex
- Kom Ombo - Visit the perfectly symmetrical Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo and see a mummified crocodile
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner (included onboard the train)
- Aswan - Camel ride to St Simeon's Monastery
- Aswan - Felucca sailing on the Nile and visit to Elephantine Island
- Airport arrival transfer from Cairo International Airport on day 1 and departure transfer from Luxor International Airport on day 8
- Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan 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
- Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide, degree qualified in Egyptology
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
- 6 nights 4-5 star hotels
- 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (private 2 berth sleeper cabin) including meals
- Oasis Hotel (Cairo)
- Sleeper Train (Cairo)
- Tolip Hotel (Aswan)
- Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel (Luxor)
- Excludes International flights and visa
- Excludes Tip for your tour guide. We recommend USD$40 per adult for the entire tour. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture
- Excludes Entrance Fees: Adult USD$90-110pp / Child USD$50-60pp, paid in local currency
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