Egypt: Boats & Bazaars from US$776

Total price From US$1,552

Created: Friday, November 1, 2024

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This compact adventure offers maximum Egypt at minimum cost. Stare in amazement at the pyramids and float down the Nile on a felucca. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you dine on traditional fare with a local family in a Nubian village. You'll enjoy basic accommodation and transport to the best sights. Walk through the Valley of the Kings or explore Karnak — it's your call. Don't just dream of Egypt, wake up in the Land of the Pharaohs and open your eyes to adventure.

Day 1: Cairo

Arrive at any time.

Day 2: Cairo/Aswān

Enjoy a guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Take an orientation tour through the narrow alleys of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with free time for shopping or people watching from a shisha café. Overnight train to Aswan.

Day 3: Aswān

Free morning to explore Aswan. Opt to wander through the souk at your own pace or visit the famous Philae Temple, it's your choice. In the afternoon, board a boat and cruise down the Nile. Visit a Nubian village and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with locals.

Day 4: Aswān

Spend the day exploring Aswan.

Day 5: Aswān/Luxor

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Ride on a Felucca to Aswan Bridge, where we will disembark and transfer to Kom Umbo. Later visit Kom Umbo temple before transferring to Luxor. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the local market where you can try some local specialties.

Day 6: Luxor

Enjoy a full free day to explore Luxor. Opt to set off on a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank of Luxor excursion. Or choose to discover the city at your own pace, by wandering through the local bazaars or visiting a museum—the choice is yours!

Day 7: Luxor/Cairo

After breakfast the group will 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. Afterwards, cycle back to the waterfront and board the ferry to travel back across the Nile. Spend a free afternoon in Luxor at your leisure, or choose to join the East Bank optional excursion. In the evening board an overnight train back to Cairo.

Day 8: Cairo

Tour ends upon arrival.

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2 Adults

Nights 7

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Cairo

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Your G for Good Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor,
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group,
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends,
Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān,
Your Discover Moment: Aswān
Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Orientation walk through Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Free time in Aswan
Felucca Sailing Excursion
Kom Ombo Temple visit
Cycle and Funtasia Project visit
Free time in Luxor
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