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Highlights of Egypt

14 days•Start and end in Cairo•

from1529,15€

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, explore the white sands of Hurghada on the Red Sea, or enjoy a home-cooked meal with a local family. Our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) 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 when travelling to the Valley of the Kings.

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Egypt, Cairo

End

Egypt, Cairo

Duration

14 days

Physical grading

2 - Light

Travel category

Classic

Group size

Max 16, avg 12.

Group leader

Certified Egyptologist as CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.

Inclusions

Meals

13 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners

Transport

Private air-conditioned minibus, train, felucca, plane, walking.

Accommodation

Simple hotels (12 nts), sleeper train (1 nt).

Included activities

Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx entrance and guided tour
Egyptian Museum entrance and guided tour
Felucca sailing excursion
Karnak and Kom Ombo temples entrance and guided tour
Cycle and Funtasia Project visit
Temple of Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings guided visit
Colossi of Memnon visit
Alexandria guided tour
Boat and snorkelling trip in Hurghada
Internal flights
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Additional services

Cairo - Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour - Explore Memphis and Sakkara Aswān - Visit the Souk (Free) - Philae Temple Visit - Philae Temple Sound and Light Show (70USD per person) - Temple of Abu Simbel Visit Luxor - King Tutankhamen Tomb (300EGP per person) - Luxor Temple and Museum Tour (60USD per person) - Bazaar Visit in Luxor (Free) - Explore Luxor in Depth Tour (75USD per person)

Not included

Allow USD270-355 for meals not included.
International flight tickets
Travel insurance

Itinerary

Arrive at any time.

There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.

Included activities:

Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.

Optional activities:

Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour

Accommodation:

Cosmopolitan Cairo Hotel

Enjoy a visit to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. Catch an overnight train to Aswan.

Visit the pyramids and soak in the history of these majestic structures before a visit to the Egyptian Museum. In the evening, board an overnight train to Aswan. The overnight train is a modern air-conditioned sleeper, with twin-berth beds. There is no shower in the cabin, but each cabin does have a sink. The shared toilet is at the end of each carriage. A basic airline-style tray meal for dinner and breakfast is included. Attendants can serve drinks in your compartment at extra cost or there is a bar car for socializing.

Included activities:

Enjoy a tour of the magnificent great pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. No matter how many photos or documentaries you have seen, the first glimpse of these marvels of the ancient world will take your breath away. As a qualified Egyptologist, your CEO has all the facts about these massive structures.

Transport:

Stretch out and get some well-earned rest en route to the next stop.

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST
DINNER

Opt to explore the busy Aswan market or visit the beautiful Philae Temple, before visiting a Nubian village and enjoying a home-cooked dinner with a local family.

Our train is due to arrive in Aswan early in the morning, but, trains can often be delayed. Enjoy some free time to browse the souk, walk along the Nile or opt to book the 'Philae Temple Excursion'. Later, board a boat to reach one of the many Nile islands and visit a Nubian village. Walk around the small community, then enjoy a traditional dinner at a local home.

Included activities:

Board a local boat, to take a trip along the magnificent Nile, with views of the Aga Khan Mausoleum and Kitchener Island. Stop on one of the inhabited Nile islands in this area, to tour a local Nubian village. Walk through the village and fields and learn more about the life of the Nubian people before enjoying a delicious traditional dinner at a local home.

Optional activities:

Visit the Souk
Philae Temple Visit

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST
DINNER

Accommodation:

Citymax Hotel Aswan

Spend the day exploring Aswan. Opt to check out one of the most fascinating sights in the area: the Temple of Abu Simbel. Later, opt for a half-day tour of the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple. Visit the modern Nubian Museum to learn more about Aswan's local people.

Optional activities:

Philae Temple Sound and Light Show
Temple of Abu Simbel Visit

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST

Accommodation:

Citymax Hotel Aswan

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel this morning. Ride on a Felucca to Aswan Bridge, where we will disembark and transfer to Kom Umbo. Later visit Kom Umbo temple before transferring to Luxor. Tonight, opt to grab dinner at the local market where you can try some local specialties.

Included activities:

Board a felucca (local boat), to take a trip along the magnificent Nile, with views of the city. Journey 4 hours on the water to Aswan Bridge. Lunch will be served on board.

Transport:

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST
LUNCH

Accommodation:

Emilio Hotel Luxor

After breakfast the group will set off on a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Have lunch with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile, then visit an Alabaster Factory en route back to Luxor. The remainder of the afternoon will be at your leisure.

Cross to the West Bank. Descend down 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. Then visit the massive 18m (59ft)-high Colossi of Memnon, which is all that remains of an ancient temple. Enjoy lunch with a local family on the West bank of the Nile and then explore Luxor at your own pace.

Included activities:

Rise early to cross the Nile to the west bank, passing through farmers fields on your way to the Valley of the Kings. Descend the narrow, rock-hewn corridors and take in the magnificent decoration and designs of the tombs of the pharaohs. While the treasure has now all gone, the tombs contain the incredible paintings of the life of their incumbent and stories from the Book of the Dead. Continue on to visit to the impressive Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which seems to rise out of the surrounding limestone outcrops - a reminder of the power women held in the Ancient Kingdom. End the day with a stop at the two mammoth statues of Amenophis II at the Colossi of Memnon. Please note, there is an additional 300 EGP fee to take photos in the Valley Of Kings.

Optional activities:

King Tutankhamen Tomb

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST
LUNCH

Accommodation:

Emilio Hotel Luxor

After breakfast the group will enjoy a visit to the Karnak Temple, which was once the centre of all religious life in ancient Egypt. From here, sail by ferry to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will bike through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. Later take advantage of free time in Luxor to explore the bustling local bazaar at your leisure.

Included activities:

Enjoy a visit to the Karnak Temple, which was once the centre of all religious life in ancient Egypt. Built and extended by successive generations of rulers, admire the amazing architecture, massive columns, and painted hieroglyphs.

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST

Accommodation:

Emilio Hotel Luxor

Take a final free day in Luxor to explore any last minute sights in this storied city. Opt to check out the local bazaar to pick up a last minute keepsake, choose to embark on the optional Luxor Temple and Museum Tour, or head back over to the West Bank for an in-depth look at some of the sites there on an optional tour.

Optional activities:

Luxor Temple and Museum Tour
Bazaar Visit in Luxor
Explore Luxor in Depth Tour

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST

Accommodation:

Emilio Hotel Luxor

Drive from Luxor to Hurghada on the stunning Red Sea. The rest of the day is free at leisure, opt to relax and enjoy the beach.

After arriving in Hurghada, prepare to spend the next few days soaking in the tranquility of it's white sand beaches, and the rich marine environment of the Red Sea.

Transport:

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST
LUNCH
DINNER

Accommodation:

Ali Baba Palace Hurghada

Enjoy a day on a boat trip to the local islands and snorkel amid the crystal clear waters and stunning coral gardens of the Red Sea.

The Red Sea is a global hotspot for snorkelling, thanks to it's crystal clear waters and incredible aquatic ecosystems. Explore the rich coral reefs and be overwhelmed with the amount of colourful coral and fish you encounter.

Included activities:

Travel by boat to one of the Red Sea's best snorkelling destinations, Giftun Island. Dive in and explore these vibrant coral reefs as you lose count of the different species of fish and crustaceans.

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST
LUNCH
DINNER

Accommodation:

Ali Baba Palace Hurghada

Catch an early flight from Hurghada to Cairo. Continue by private vehicle to Alexandria. Stop en route to visit the monasteries of Wadi Al Natrun

Travel by plane and private car to Alexandria, one of the ancient world's most important trade and cultural hubs. Explore it's many Greek, Roman and Egyptian ruins as you walk in the footsteps of some of histories greatest heroes.

Included activities:

Take a tour with a local monk at the the monasteries of Wadi Natrun. The history of the Wadi and its importance to Coptic Christians dates back to the 4th century AD and they constitute some of the earliest Christian monasteries in the world.

Transport:

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST

Accommodation:

Windsor Palace Hotel Alexandria

Take a guided tour of Pompeys Pillar, Catacombs, the Alexandria Library, and Qaitbay Fort. Later, opt to explore the cities's cafés, or dine on fantastic seafood

Prepare for a full day of exploring the many historical wonders of Alexandria. Delve into the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, marvel at the resolute Citadel of Qaitbay, and explore the grounds of Pompey's Pillar, one of Egypt's most impressive Roman architectural works.

Included activities:

The Ancient Library of Alexandria was probably the largest and certainly the most famous of the libraries of the ancient world. It flourished during Greek rule and functioned as a major centre of scholarship, at least until the time of the Roman conquest of Egypt, and probably for many centuries thereafter. The old library was destroyed in a fire around the 1st century BC. The magnificent new library was opened in 2002 very close to the site of the ancient one.

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST

Accommodation:

Windsor Palace Hotel Alexandria

Drive to El Alamein to visit the World War cemeteries and memorial. Continue to Cairo for the final evening.

As we travel from Alexandria to Cairo, take a stop at the El Alamein World War memorials, and learn more about the pivotal battles that changed the course of the war in Africa. Afterwards, continue on to the bustling metropolis of Cairo.

Included activities:

The El Alamein Cemetery and Memorial is the burial place of 7,240 Commonwealth soldiers who died in Egypt and Libya during World War II.

Transport:

Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST

Accommodation:

Cosmopolitan Cairo Hotel

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Included activities:

Not ready to leave? Your CEO can help with travel arrangements to extend your adventure.

Optional activities:

Explore Memphis and Sakkara

Meals Included:

BREAKFAST

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