Egypt Upgraded
12 days from Cairo to Cairo
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Duration12 days
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Encompassing Egypt’s greatest highlights and a three-day Nile cruise, this adventure enhances a wide variety of included activities with the expertise of our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs), through whom you’ll gain a greater appreciation of the region’s history and archaeological finds. Discover the secrets of the Great Pyramids and explore the Valley of the Kings, then meet local people and share a traditional meal. A combination of air-conditioned transport and domestic flights will get you to the sights (and your comfortable accommodations) quickly and conveniently. From ancient history to bustling modern Cairo, embark on an incredible journey to the very heart of Egypt.

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  • Duration: 12 days
    Service level: Upgraded
  • Starts in: Cairo
    Physical Grading: Light
  • Ends in: Cairo
    Ages: 12+
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Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo

Start place: Cairo

If you arrive early there are plenty of things to see and do in this amazing city. Visit the Saladin Citadel of Cairo one of the most popular attractions in the city, or to really get a feel for the place, get lost in the bazaars and join the locals for a coffee in a local cafe.
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.

End place: Cairo

Day 2: Cairo/Alexandria

Start place: Cairo

We begin with one of the key highlights of any visit to Egypt, the Great Pyramids of Giza. While once located in remote desert, they now touch the suburbs of modern Cairo. Also visit the mysterious Sphinx, with its lion’s body and man’s face. In the afternoon we drive to Alexandria, where we will spend the next two evenings.
Embark on a guided tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Continue to the historic Mediterranean city of Alexandria.

End place: Alexandria

Meals: B
Day 3: Alexandria

Start place: Alexandria

We have plenty of time to explore all the incredible sites this ancient city has to offer. Founded by Alexander the Great around 331BC, Egypt's only Mediterranean city is characterized by a distinctly European atmosphere and a refreshing sea breeze. Don't miss the chance to enjoy an optional seafood dinner at one of the city's many outdoor seaside restaurants this evening.
Spend the day exploring this ancient seaside city, including Pompey's Pillar, the catacombs, and the new Alexandria Library.

End place: Alexandria

Meals: B
Day 4: Alexandria/Cairo

Start place: Alexandria

Head back to Cairo with a tour inside the monasteries of Wadi Natrun en route. Visit the Egyptian Museum with the option to see the mummy room. Please note that you should be modestly dressed this morning with shoulders and knees covered for our visit to the monastery.

End place: Cairo

Meals: B
Day 5: Cairo/Aswān

Start place: Cairo

Aswan has a distinctively African feel to it. Small enough to walk around and graced with the most beautiful setting on the Nile, the pace of life is slow and relaxing.

Late in the afternoon, board a local boat, known as a felucca, to take a trip along the Nile. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the river in this busy port city. Our final stop is on the largest of the Nile islands in this area to enjoy a traditional dinner at a local home.
Catch an early morning flight to Aswan. Opt to explore the busy Aswan market. Later, take a scenic felucca ride on the Nile to a Nubian village and enjoy a home cooked dinner with locals. Simple continental style breakfast around 2 hours before arrival. Enjoy a traditional dinner at a local home.
Meals: B, D
Day 6: Aswān
Early in the morning, drive to the famed temples of Abu Simbel for a guided tour. Later, board our river cruise ship for the night. Opt to visit the Aswan high dam.
Meals: B, L, D
Day 7: Aswān/Kom Ombo
Following breakfast, we set sail. Before too long it is time for our first shore excursion, with a visit to Kom Ombo, a temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god. It still contains an ancient mummified crocodile.
Spend 2 days floating down the Nile on a luxury river boat with guided tours of Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples en route. In between excursions, relax on the outside decks with a drink, watching the passing desert sands.

End place: Kawm Umbu

Meals: B, L, D
Day 8: Kom Ombo/Luxor

Start place: Kawm Umbu

Continuing cruising the Nile, relax on deck and enjoy an excursion in Edfu, the very well preserved Temple of Horus.
 Our boat will moor overnight just outside of Luxor this evening.

End place: Luxor

Meals: B, L, D
Day 9: Luxor

Start place: Luxor

After checking in to our hotel, our day starts with a visit to the exciting ancient sites located on Luxor's West Bank and the famed Valley of the Kings. View key sites and opt to visit the the Tomb of Tutankhamun, whose treasures you saw at the Egyptian Museum. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional lunch in a local family home.
Visit the Colossi of Memnon and enjoy guided tours of the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut followed by lunch with a local family. Lunch with a local family.

End place: Luxor

Meals: B, L
Day 10: Luxor

Start place: Luxor

Enjoy an excursion to the magnificent temple of Karnak. In the afternoon, use free time to explore the Luxor Temple or museums.

End place: Luxor

Meals: B
Day 11: Luxor/Cairo

Start place: Luxor

Upon arrival in Cairo, the choice is yours. Opt to visit the Khan El Khalili Bazaar, legendary for fine brassware, copper, perfumes, leather, silver, gold, antiques, and more; or head out to Cairo's most ancient area, Coptic Cairo or perhaps relax by the hotel pool. An optional farewell dinner and show on one of Cairo’s famous floating restaurants is also available.
Catch a flight back to Cairo and opt to visit the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, tour Coptic Cairo, or enjoy a dinner on a floating restaurant on the Nile.

End place: Cairo

Meals: B
Day 12: Cairo

Start place: Cairo

Depart at any time. Please note that check-out time from the hotel is normally mid-morning, but luggage storage facilities are available.

We are able to organise extra post-trip accommodation if you wish to extend your stay for a few more days.

End place: Cairo

Meals: B
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Inclusions

Included

  • Your Welcome Moment: Meet Your CEO and Group Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān Your Local Living Moment: Lunch with a Local Family, Luxor
  • Arrival transfer
  • All entrance fees to included monuments
  • Guided tour of the Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Visit the Library of Alexandria, catacombs, and Pompey’s Pillar
  • Guided visit of the Egyptian Museum
  • Tour of Abu Simbel
  • Three-night Nile cruise
  • Tour of Kom Ombo Temple
  • Visit the Colossi of Memnon
  • Excursion to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Luxor and Karnak Temples
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

  • Transport

    Private air-conditioned van, Felucca, Nile cruise boat, Plane, Walking

  • Accommodation

    Hotels (8 nts), Nile cruise boat (3 nts)

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