13 days

About this activity

Over 13 days you will explore the secrets of Egypt on this comprehensive tour. Taking in the key historical sites of Cairo, including the Sphinx and Great Pyramid at Giza, you will then travel to Aswan to explore the beautiful and romantic temples of Philae and the impressive Aswan High Dam, leaving you time to also wander around the exciting souks and markets. There is an optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Abu Simbel to see the amazing temples built by Ramses II. Your traditional felucca cruise (with toilets, showers and massage deck) takes you down the Nile River, visiting key temples before arriving in Luxor where you will experience the incredible temples and world famous tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the impressive temple complex at Karnak, as well as the less visited Medinat Habu on the West Bank and the Colossi of Memnon. We then set off for some fun and relaxation by the sandy beaches of Hurghada on the Red Sea. Here you can scuba dive or snorkel, quad bike or kiteboard, windsurf or go fishing, and even ride a camel! It is your choice whether to then depart from Hurghada or travel back to Cairo.

DAY 1 Arrive into Cairo. Transfer to hotel

DAY 2 Cairo. Museum & Pyramids tour

DAY 3 Arrive in Aswan. Tour of Philae Temple

DAY 4 Aswan. Abu Simbel option. Start felucca cruise

DAY 5 Nile felucca cruise

DAY 6 Kom Ombo and Edfu Temple tours. Arrive in Luxor

DAY 7 Luxor. East and West Bank tours

DAY 8 Luxor to the Red Sea at Hurghada

DAY 9 Hurghada. Free time

DAY 10 Hurghada. Free time

DAY 11 Hurghada. Free time

DAY 12 Hurghada to Cairo

DAY 13 Cairo. Departure airport transfer

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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 (9 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)
Hotel Gala Dinners (if charged by the hotels on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
Any other items not mentioned above
Gratuities

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
Adult pricing applies to all travellers
You MUST confirm and where necessary obtain any visa requirements prior to departure. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveller
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
You MUST confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveller

Features

Tourism

95%

Cultural

65%

Aquatic

30%

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