Ultimate Egypt
Overview
Highlights
- Gaze in awe at the Great Pyramid and Sphinx of Giza
- Discover the overlooked architectural wonders of Cairo's historic centre
- Explore the ancient Luxor Temple illuminated by candlelight
- Enjoy a cocktail party on a traditional felucca at sunset
- Cruise down the Nile on a luxury ship
- Experience authentic Nubian hospitality and cuisine
- Kayak down the Nile, exploring the islands of Aswan
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Trip includes
- Four nights luxury cruise liner accommodation
- Three nights premium hotel accommodation
- One night Nubian guesthouse accommodation
- One night on a sleeper train
- Private and local transport
- Eight breakfasts, five lunches, six dinners
- Local Insider
- Arrival airport transfer
- Sphinx and Giza Pyramids visit
- Grand Egyptian Museum entry
- Morning yoga session
- Moez Street entry
- Khan Al-Khalili bazaar
- Abdelzahers bookbinding store visit
- Dendera Temple visit
- Luxor Temple tour
- Valley of the Kings entry
- Tutankhamun Tomb entry
- Hatshepsut Temple entry
- Colossi of Memnon visit
- Karnak Temple visit
- Souq of Luxor walking tour
- Kom Ombo Temple visit
- Felucca sunset cocktail party
- River Nile kayaking
Itinerary
DAY 2
Walk like an Egyptian at the Giza Pyramids and SphinxExplore two of the most iconic landmarks in Egypt today – the Sphinx and the Giza Pyramids, the largest of which is the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World. It’s worth taki...
DAY 3
Wander through Moez Street and Khan Al-Khalili bazaarStart the day with a yoga session before heading into the historic centre of Cairo. Admire the extensive array of Islamic architecture on Moez Street and embrace the ...
DAY 4
Explore the temples of Dendera and LuxorNo trip to Egypt would be complete without visiting several of the inspiring temples that form an integ...
DAY 5
Discover the Valley of the KingsIt’s an early start today as you’ll be exploring the Valley of the Kings, the royal burial ground of many pharaohs during the New Kingdom (1539BCE-1075BCE). Venture into the ...
DAY 6
Visit Karnak Temple and shop for local souvenirs in LuxorAfter breakfast, your floating hotel will drop you off at Karnak Temple. This majestic ...
DAY 7
Explore the Temple of Kom OmboFancy taking it easy this morning? It’s entirely up to you – but if you’re keen for an adventure, the Temple of Edfu is worth seeing. Built between 237BCE and 57BCE, it...
DAY 8
Enjoy a felucca cocktail party at sunsetWake up in Aswan, the southernmost Egyptian city and the final stop of your cruise. You can choose to take an early bus to the temples of Abu Simbel – around a 3.5hr...
DAY 9
Kayak on the Nile and explore the islands of AswanThis morning, you’ll swap the cruise ship for a kayak in Aswan, allowing you to experience the Nile from a totally different perspective. Navigate the river waters and visi...
DAY 10
Depart from AswanThe time has come to pack your bags and bid farewell to your fellow travellers. Check out of the hotel by midday and head to the airport for your flight home. Alternatively, you can extend your travels by boarding a plane to Amman for our Beyond Petra: Discovering Jordan’s Rugged Side trip.
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