Destination:
Egypt,
Duration:
8 days
Travel Period:
March 2027 - October 2027
Uncover ancient icons and everyday magic with the ultimate Egypt itinerary through the land of the pharaohs. From the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx to the buzzing streets of Cairo and the timeless Nile, this trip serves up the must-sees with loads of freedom to shape your journey your way. Visit temples and tombs, take a scenic sleeper train and choose from epic extras—like Abu Simbel, Alexandria or a belly dancing dinner cruise. It’s all the magic of Egypt, minus the hassle and full of choice.
Iconic Experience
- Giza: Enjoy a day gazing at the Great Pyramids of Giza and its treasures - the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the Colossus of Rames II.
- Cairo: Be mesmerised by the intricate art of Egyptian carpet weaving as you meet the skilled artisans of a local weaving school. This ancient and traditional Egyptian craft is one of the oldest in the country, and only few schools have been safeguarding the traditional weaving methods on wooden looms, using silk and cotton, and natural dyes. More than carpets, they come to life as unique works of art. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Resilient Cities and Communities.
- Temple of Philae: Enjoy a day filled of wonder at the Temple of Isis.
- Sail across the Nile aboard a traditional felucca, its white sail catching the breeze as you drift between palm-lined banks.
- Spend three nights aboard a luxury Nile cruise, gliding past temple-lined shores, riverside villages and stretches of fertile green framed by desert beyond.
- Aswan: Visit the Aswan High Dam, an immense wall of rock holding back the vast blue waters of Lake Nasser as desert stretches towards the horizon.
- Kom Ombo: Discover the temple of Kom Ombo and discover the wonders of the duo gods Horus the Elder and Sobek.
- Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man as your Egyptologist explains the significance behind it. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, see the statue of Rameses II and the Hypostyle Hall.
- Valley of the Kings: Discover the ancient history behind the final resting place of Egypt's Pharaohs and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at the Valley of the Kings.
- Fly from Luxor to Cairo, leaving the ancient temples of the Nile behind as Egypt’s sprawling capital awaits.
What's Included
- 7 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 3 Lunch (L)
- An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
- The services of a professional English speaking Egyptologist / Travel Director throughout your journey
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Many meals and daily breakfasts included
- City orientation tours
- Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
- Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan
- Flight from Luxor to Cairo
- Three-night luxury Nile Cruise
- Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Your Itinerary
Arrive Cairo
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Cairo and Overnight Train
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Arrive Aswan and Nile Cruise
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Nile Cruise: Aswan – Kom Ombo – Edfu
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Nile Cruise: Edfu - Luxor
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Disembark: Luxor – Valley of the Kings - Cairo
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Free Day in Cairo
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Depart Cairo
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Dates & Pricing
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