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egypt Tours Best of Egypt
Best of Egypt
Explore the ancient sites along the Nile and discover the most famous of them all, the Great Pyramids 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 relax and watch life unfold as you sail the Nile in a traditional felucca.
- Style: Guided Small Group Adventure Tour
- Duration: 8 days/7 nights
- Starts in: Cairo
Guide Price £679
per person
Highlights:
- Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx
- Egyptian Museum
- Nubian village visit and traditional dinner
- Felucca overnight sailing excursion with support boat
- Edfu and Kom Ombo temples
- Temple of Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings
Itinerary:
Day 1 Cairo
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Cairo to Aswan
Tour the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx before a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. Overnight train to Aswan.
Days 3-4 Aswan
Visit a Nubian village and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family. Opt to visit the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.
Day 5 Nile River
Sail the Nile via felucca with a support boat. Sleep onboard under the stars.
Days 6-7 Luxor
Enjoy a guided visit to Kom Ombo and Karnak Temple. Guided tour of the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. Option to visit the Temple of Karnak and Luxor Museum. Lunch with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile.
Day 8 Cairo
Fly back to Cairo where the tour ends on arrival. Onward travel can be booked after 2pm. We highly recommend pre- or post-accommodation to fully explore this vibrant city.
Departs:
Frequent departures Mar - Dec 2020.Prices
per person
Inclusions
- 5 nights simple hotel, 1 night sleeper train & 1 night felucca with support boat for toilet/showers
- Experienced Tour Leader
- Various transport including private air-con van, train, felucca & donkey
- Internal flight
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners.
Not Included
- International flights
- Allow USD150-200 for meals not included
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