Wonders of Ancient Egypt Summer 2020

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The enduring buzz of Cairo's bustling city streets and imposing Great Pyramids of Giza launch your discovery of ancient Egypt. Cruise down the Nile to Kom-Ombo, past Luxor, and explore the Valley of the Kings.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy

Highlights

    • CITY TOUR in Luxor and Cairo
    • VISIT the temples of Karnak, Luxor Museum, the temple dedicated to Goddess Hathor at Dendera, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, the temple at Kom-Ombo, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
    • VIEW the Step Pyramid in Sakkara, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island, the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo
    • SEE the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, the Sound and Light show in Giza
    • SAIL in a felucca across the Nile

What's this trip about?

    The enduring buzz of Cairo's bustling city streets and imposing Great Pyramids of Giza launch your discovery of ancient Egypt. Cruise down the Nile to Kom-Ombo, past Luxor, and explore the Valley of the Kings.

Details

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Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCairo
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • Local Immersion & Homestays

Destinations

Attractions

  • Aswan
  • Cairo

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Cairo (2 Nights)

Delve into the antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which begins in Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure.

Day 2: Cairo – Pyramids Excursion

Immerse yourself in a history that spans millennia during a full-day excursion to the old kingdom of Egypt. See the Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, then marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mighty Sphinx. This evening, watch as the walls of these feats of man are lit up in a dazzling Sound and Light Show.

Day 3: Cairo – Nile Cruise: Luxor (7 Nights)

We fly to Luxor this morning and embark on a guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex, before boarding our cruise in time for lunch.Later this afternoon, visit Luxor Museum to see an astounding collection of archaeological treasures, including items from Tutankhamun’s tomb. We'll board our cruise ship and settle in to our home for the next seven nights.

Day 4: Nile Cruise: Dendera – Luxor

Pay tribute to the Goddess Hathor at the well-preserved Dendera Temple, then travel back to Luxor to visit its Grand Temple on the banks of the Nile.

Day 5: Nile Cruise: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan

Set sail early bound for Kom Ombo with its dual temple dedicated to two gods, then continue to Aswan, arriving in time for dinner.

Day 6: Nile Cruise: Sail towards Aswan

Spend the day at leisure relaxing on-board your cruise ship.

Day 7: Nile Cruise: Aswan – Philae

View the Unfinished Obelisk, lying semi-carved from the solid bedrock, and visit the High Dam in Aswan. Continue to the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae, then sail in a felucca to the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island, sharing the Nile waters with locals plying their fishing trade.

Day 8: Nile Cruise: Aswan – Kom-Ombo

Consider joining a once in a lifetime Optional Experience to Abu Simbel. Later, we'll visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, worshipping two gods.

Day 9: Nile Cruise to Luxor

Watch how the river gives life to an arid landscape and the people who live within it as you sail down the Nile to Luxor.

Day 10: Disembark Luxor – Cairo (2 Nights)

We disembark at Luxor and travel to the West Bank, journeying back in time to explore the fascinating complex of mortuary temples and tombs, including Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings. We take a return flight to Cairo where ...

Day 11: Cairo Sightseeing

Your sightseeing tour through Cairo will include a visit to the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Old Cairo, the Alabaster Mosque and the Egyptian Museum.

Day 12: Depart Cairo

Our expedition at its end, take a transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

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Price From $3,125
Price per day$260
Last Updated: 8/30/2019

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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.

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Louise

Nov 2017

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Best of Egypt

Fantastic accommodation, flights and travel . Nile Cruise was top quality experience.

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Heather

Nov 2017

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everything about the trip was perfect

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Earl

Nov 2017

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Everything was excellant the service the amount to detail everything and the guide was very attentive and explained everything in great detail and was concerned with...

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Ofelia

Oct 2017

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Got the perfect memories and pictures because of our tour guide Dmsll groups is better

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Oct 2017

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I think the cost of the tour was very good as the quality of the accommodation, dining, service, and sightseeing (especially during the Nile river cruise) was excell...

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Meals Included
  • 11 buffet breakfasts
  • 7 cruise lunches
  • 7 cruise dinners
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information
Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals Seven-night luxury Nile Cruise Return flight from Cairo to Luxor Hand-picked hotels, lodges and luxury safari camps Hand-picked Trip Highlights Optional Experiences and free time All porterage and restaurant gratuities Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras An expert Travel Director, Driver Guide or Trafalgar Representative Escorted by one of Trafalgar's English-speaking Egyptologists / Travel Directors All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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