Best of Egypt - 8 Days
Who is this trip for
Genders
- Female57%
- Male43%
Average age
Start / End
- Cairo
- Cairo
Physical rating
Group size
1 - 16Meals included
12Highlights
- Enjoy dinner with a local family
- Explore ancient temples and monuments
- Hunt for deals in the bazaars
- Journey down the Nile on a felucca
- Gaze at the pyramids and mysterious Sphinx
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Summary
This journey through Egypt packs in awe-inspiring culture and adventure in eight energetic days. Explore the ancient sites along the Nile and discover the most famous of them all, the Great Pyramid of Giza. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you sample some traditional fare with a Nubian family in a local village. Feel the buzz of vibrant bazaars in Aswan and Luxor, but still manage to relax and watch life unfold as you sail the Nile in a traditional felucca.
Itinerary
Day 1
Cairo
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Day 2
Cairo/Aswan
Visit the pyramids and soak in the history of these majestic structures before a visit to the Egyptian Museum.
In the evening, board an overnight train to Aswan. The overnight train is a modern air-conditioned sleeper, with twin-berth beds. There is no shower in the cabin, but each cabin does have a sink. The shared toilet is at the end of each carriage. A basic airline-style tray meal for dinner and breakfast is included. Attendants can serve drinks in your compartment at extra cost or there is a bar car for socializing.
Day 3
Aswan
Our train is due to arrive in Aswan early in the morning, but, trains can often be delayed. Enjoy some free time in the morning to browse the souk or walk along the Nile.
Later, board a boat to reach one of the many Nile islands and visit a Nubian village. Walk around the small community, then enjoy a traditional dinner at a local home.
Day 4
Aswan
One of the most fascinating sights in the area is the Temple of Abu Simbel. Later, opt for a half-day tour of the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple. Visit the modern Nubian Museum to learn more about Aswan's local people.
Day 5
Aswan/Luxor
Board the felucca and sail to Aswan Bridge.
Feluccas are a basic, traditional Nile sailboat and make for an extremely relaxing and enjoyable way to travel down the river.
Day 6
Luxor
Cross to the West Bank. Descend down the narrow corridors and check out the tombs of the pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings. The Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut literally seems to rise out of the surrounding limestone outcrops. Then visit the massive 18m (59ft)-high Colossi of Memnon, which is all that remains of an ancient temple.
Enjoy lunch with a local family on the West bank of the Nile and then explore Luxor at your own pace.
Day 7
Luxor
In the morning the group will enjoy a visit to the Karnak Temple, which was once the centre of all religious life in ancient Egypt. From here, sail by ferry to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will bike through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. Later take advantage of free time in Luxor to explore the bustling local bazaar at your leisure.
Day 8
Luxor/Cairo
We highly recommend booking post-accommodation to fully explore this vibrant city.
What's Included
Accommodation
Simple hotels (6 nts), sleeper train (1 nt).
Meals
Breakfasts: 7, Lunches: 2, Dinners: 3
Vegetarian options are available on all meals throughout the adventure.
Vegetarian options availableLocal Guide
GuidedThis adventure is led by a local guide throughout. The main language of this adventure is English. Please contact us for other languages available.
Wifi
Wifi is available during the adventure. In some areas and / or accommodation / transport Wifi may be free.
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Customer reviews & ratings
Highly recommended!
Bo Oct, 2024 VerifiedA wonderful experience with a fantastic group of like-minded adventurers to share it with. Our guide was so interesting and knowledgeable, always helpful and available, we felt so well looked after. The activities were brilliant, I can't believe how much we packed in, it really was a dream travel experience and I can't recommend it enough. My experiences with G adventures have been 5 of the best trips I have had - each one absolutely fantastic, jam packed with activities, cultural interactions, fascinating history and like-minded adventurers to share the experience with!
Nia Oct, 2024 Verified
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