14 Days
Specific Tour
8 people
English
Dig deep and discover the riches of Egypt’s geography, culture, and, of course, archaeology, on this epic adventure. Step into a world filled with giant statues, temples, and legendary pyramids. Take it easy as you float along the Nile on a traditional felucca or enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family. Our Egypt tour guide and local experts will share an intriguing combination of the region’s attractions and hidden secrets. Meet the gaze of the Sphinx and get into the spirit of bygone times by traveling by donkey to the Valley of the Kings. Enjoy top Egypt excursions. book now.
Cairo The adventure begins tonight. Feel free to explore before your welcome meeting, but make sure you’re back in time to meet the group. After introductions, your guide will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early.
Enjoy a guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Take an orientation tour through the narrow alleys of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with free time for shopping or people watching from a shisha café. Overnight train to Aswan. For lunch, why not go local with a couple of falafel sandwiches, or take the chance to find out what Kushari tastes like?
Explore Aswan before visiting a Nubian village and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family. Enjoy some free time in the morning to browse the souk or walk along the Nile. Later, board a felucca (local boat) to reach Elephantine Island and visit a Nubian village. Then Walk around the small community, then enjoy a traditional dinner at a local home.
Spend the day exploring Aswan. Opt to visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel. One of the fascinating sights in the area is the Temple of Abu Simbel. Later, opt for a half-day tour of the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple. In addition, you will visit the modern Nubian Museum to learn more about Aswan’s local people.
Enjoy a relaxing ride on a felucca (traditional Nile sailboat) and travel down the river, watching the scenery glide by. At night, sleep on the deck under the stars (mattresses and blankets are provided). Enjoy delicious meals on board. The felucca itself does not have toilets or showers, but a private support boat traveling in close proximity has both (please bring a towel).
Enjoy a guided visit Kom Ombo Temple before driving to Luxor. En route, visit the Temple of Karnak. Finally, Enjoy lunch with a local family on the West bank of the Nile and then explore Luxor at your own pace.
Visit the Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Also, Enjoy lunch with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile. Cross to the West Bank. Visit the massive 18m (59ft)-high Colossi of Memnon, which is all that remains of an ancient temple. Also, descend the narrow corridors and check out the tombs of the pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings. The Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut literally seems to rise out of the surrounding limestone outcrops.
Fly to Cairo and transfer to Alexandria. Soak in the European feeling of this Mediterranean city.
Take a guided tour of Catacombs, the National Museum, Pompey’s Pillar, and Qaitbay Fort. With free time, opt to explore the city, check out the city’s cafés, or dine on fantastic seafood.
Journey to the hidden Oasis of Siwa. Then you will visit El Alamein Cemetery and Memorial on the way..
Bike to the Mountain of the Dead and the Temple of the Oracle. In addition, Opt to take a dip in Cleopatra’s bath or travel by donkey cart for a perfect desert sunset.
Enjoy a 4×4 excursion to the sand dunes, then followed by a picnic lunch in the desert.
Journey back to Cairo.
Depart at any time.