Discover the Land of Pharaohs with its pyramids, bazaars, mummies, and catacombs. Egypt has a myriad of possibilities to marvel at and discover on this 12-day cultural expedition. Lose yourself in the color and chaos of Cairo’s Khan al-Khalili Bazaar, stand at the feet of Abu Simbel’s monumental temples, set sail down the iconic Nile River, and get a birds-eye view of the Luxor West Bank in a hot air balloon.
This itinerary is designed to showcase Egypt’s rich and varied culture, while offering local connections and a deep experience. You’ll get off the beaten track and explore places with a certified Egyptologist guide and interact with locals in a way no other tour can offer. If you’re the kind of traveler who wants a deeper, more authentic travel experience, not a tour that just shows you pretty monuments, then this tour is for you.
HIGHLIGHTS
Get an on-site ancient history lesson when visiting some of the world’s premier historical sites -- the Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Valley of the Kings -- with an expert local guide.
Learn how to mount and ride a camel at the great pyramids of Giza.
Set sail down the Nile -- one of the world’s most iconic rivers. Relax in comfort as scenes of everyday life in Egypt stream by and experience day turn into night from your sundeck.
Take a Hot Air Balloon ride over the West Bank of Luxor to get a birds-eye view over Karnak, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and other monuments, and absorb the incredible scenery.
Wander the treasure-filled halls of the Egyptian Museum and shop amid the maze in Cairo’s colorful Khan al-Khalili bazaar.
Head underground and delve into the mysteries of the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa.
Enjoy an overnight train journey as it rocks you to sleep and wake up in a new city.
11 nights/ 12 days
Starts in Cairo
Ends in Cairo
PLACES VISITED: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Nile River
ACTIVITIES: Sightseeing, Hiking, Camel Ride, Nile River Cruise
GROUP SIZE: 16 people max
PHYSICAL RATING: Moderate
PRICING
$1995/ person (Double Occupancy)
Want Your Own Room?
Single Supplement is $525
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation as per itinerary in double/twin bedroom (5-nights 4-5* star hotel; 2-nights sleeper train; 4-nights on Nile River Cruise)
English-speaking licensed guide
Meals specified in the itinerary (11 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 4 Dinners)
Overnight Train Cairo > Luxor and Aswan > Cairo
Private transportation as per itinerary
Airport transfers for arrival and departure
Meals specified in the itinerary
Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary
Private Full-Day Tour to Great Pyramids - Sphinx & Sakkara
Visit Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Visit Bibliotheca Alexandria
Tour to Pompey’s Pillar/ Citadel of Quait Bay/ Montazah Royal Gardens and Palaces
Tour of Egyptian Museum
Tour of Citadel of Saladin
Tour of Coptic and Islamic Cairo
Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples
Hot Air Balloon Ride over West Bank of Luxor
Visit Queen Hatchepsut Temple
Visit Kom Ombo Temple
Visit Abu Simbel Temple
Visit Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam
Visit Philae Island
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED
Airfare
Airport taxes and excess baggage fees
Beverages & Meals not specified
Gratuities for guide(s), driver, restaurants, and hotel staff
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Optional Activities
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Any Covid-19-related additional expenses