Nile Valley Highlights - Independent Journey
9 days
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Self-Guided / Independent Tour
The more you see of Egypt, the more you’ll want to explore! From the mighty pyramids of Giza to the riverside temples at Edfu, this nine-day journey is a great place to start.
Overview
Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule
Highlights
- A day spent among the incredible Pyramids of Giza marks the beginning of a trip filled with highlights
- Feel like you've stepped back in time as you take a horse-drawn carriage to Karnak
- We highly recommend taking the opportunity to visit Tutankhamun's tomb during your free time at the Valley of the Kings
- Rest, relax and watch life unfold on the banks of the Nile during a four-night river cruise. Your boat comes complete with pool and sundeck, and you'll enjoy plenty of fresh local fare
- Lose yourself in the colours and smells of the Khan al-Khalili Bazaar in Cairo and haggle for unique souvenirs
What's this trip about?
The more you see of Egypt, the more you’ll want to explore! From the mighty pyramids of Giza to the riverside temples at Edfu, this nine-day journey is a great place to start.
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Details
Itinerary focusOperator does not provide
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 3 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transport
Start CityCairo
End CityCairo
Travel Themes
Destinations
Activities
Max Group Size
Trip includes
- The services of expert English-speaking local tour guides.
- Sightseeing (including entrance fees where applicable): Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, pyramids, Sphinx, Gayer-Anderson Museum, Ibn Tulun Mosque and Khan al-Khalili bazaar
- Sightseeing: Karnak Temple; Philae Temple; Valley of the Kings; Temple of Hatshepsut; Colossi of Memnon; and Edfu and Komombo Temples.
- Four nights on a comfortable Nile river cruise boat sailing from Luxor to Aswan, with sightseeing stops along the way.
- Horse-drawn carriage ride to Karnak.
- Transport by air-conditioned sleeper train in a private, two-person sleeping berth with beds and linen, an ‘airline-style’ dinner and breakfast, and toilet facilities located at the end of each carriage.
- Flight between Aswan and Cairo with all transfers on Day 8.
- Arrival transfer.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Accommodation: rand Pyramids Hotel or similar
On arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. This is simply an arrival day so you may arrive in Cairo at any time. Note that hotel rooms are generally only ...
Day 2: Cairo - overnight sleeper train
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
The Egyptian Museum is simply one of the world's great museums, home to a stupendous collection of antiquities and the perfect introduction to your tour, exhibiting many of the region's treasures.
You will head there after breakfast and your ...
Day 3: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Riverboat
After an early breakfast on board, the train rolls into Luxor - a buzzing place with a great bazaar and situated close to some of ancient Egypt's most important and extraordinary sights.
You will be transferr...
Day 4: Valley of the Kings - Luxor - Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Accommodation: Riverboat
You will rise early this morning (much earlier during summer!) and head into the Valley of the Kings, where buried under the arid hills are over 60 tombs of pharaohs, many richly decorated with reliefs and painti...
Day 5: Nile Cruise (Edfu - Komombo)
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Riverboat
Morning finds you moored near Edfu, an excellently-preserved temple dedicated to Horus - the falcon-headed god. You will disembark and explore the temple as well as experiencing the bustling town centre.
Ret...
Day 6: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Riverboat
You will arrive in Aswan today, Egypt's southernmost city and a place with an easygoing charm that is due in no small part to its large Nubian population. Depending on your arrival time, you may visit the beaut...
Day 7: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation: Hotel Basma or similar
You will disembark the cruise boat and check into your hotel. The rest of the day will be free for you to make your own discoveries. The visit to Abu Simbel will take place this morning for those who book...
Day 8: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Grand Pyramids Hotel or similar
After breakfast you will be transferred to Aswan airport for the short flight back to Cairo where you will be met and taken to your hotel. Today you will dive into another layer of Egyptian history: medi...
Day 9 : Cairo
Meals: Breakfast
Your trip will come to an end today after breakfast. Check-out time is usually around 12 noon and you are free to leave at any time. If you have arranged a private airport transfer you will be advised of the pick-up time.
Additional accommodation can be pre-booked if you wish to spend more time exploring Cairo.
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Dates & Availability
Price From $2,267
Price per day$252
Last Updated: 2/16/2023
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights
- Meals unless specified
- Drinks
- Departure taxes
- Travel insurance
- Visas
- Tips
- Spending of a personal nature
- Optional sightseeing
- Departure transfer
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Meals Included
8 Breakfast, 4 Lunch and 6 Dinner
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
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