Essential Egypt - 9 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Cairo - Marvel at the treasures in the Egyptian Museum, explore the Giza Plateau - home to the legendary Great Pyramids and take in the vast Necropolis of Saqqara
- Luxor - Ancient Egypt at its very best! Journey from the Valley of the Kings to Karnak, past the Colossi of Memnon towards the temples of Luxor and Queen Hatshepsut
- Aswan - A colourful city with vibrant markets and rich in history, Aswan is home to the stunning Philae Temple and Elephantine Island
- Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo, which was dedicated to the Egyptian gods, Horus and Sobek
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Trip includes
- 8 breakfasts
- 7 nights 3-4 star hotels
- 1 overnight train from Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
- Airport arrival and departure transfers on day 1 and day 9
- Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Aswan, and Kom Ombo
- A felucca excursion to Elephantine Island
- Escorted by a fully-qualified Egyptian tour guide, with a Egyptology degree
- Transport and transfers in private, air-conditioned vehicles
- Average group size: 16 persons
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Itinerary
Welcome to Cairo - your Egyptian adventure begins! There's nothing specific planned for you today. So you're free to explore Cairo! Included:
Transfer from the airport to your hotelToday, we'll stand before ancient wonders. And we'll step back in time. You'll spend the morning exploring the legendary Giza Plateau: home of the Great Pyramids and the mighty Sphinx. Later, we'll move on to tomb-strewn Saqqara and visit the age-old Djoser step pyramid. There's also time to browse Cairo's bustling Khan el Khalili bazaar.
Cairo - Luxor. Your morning will be spent in the Egyptian Museum. Here, you'll discover the treasures and antiquities of this great civilisation - and the prized jewels of King Tutankhamun himself. The rest of the day will then be spent travelling by bus south to Luxor.
Luxor - Aswan. Today, we'll cross to the west bank of the Nile - home to the mighty Colossi of Memnon, the great Valley of the Kings, and the majestic Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Here, you'll get a true taste of ancient Egyptian extravagance and luxury. This afternoon, we'll continue south - all the way to Aswan.
Today you have the opportunity to visit the awe-inspiring temple of King Ramses II - Abu Simbel. One of the most breathtaking monuments in all of ancient Egypt. This tour is optional - but it isn't one to miss! This afternoon, we'll sail across to Agilika Island and the stunning Temple of Philae. Optional extras:
Abu Simbel by RoadThe best way to see the River Nile? By traditional felucca, of course! Sit back and enjoy the rolling view as we sail to Elephantine Island. Here, you'll see the Nubian side to the city of Luxor, a collection of archaeological gems, and an ancient Nilometer.
Aswan - Kom Ombo - Luxor. Bid farewell to Aswan; today we start the journey back up north to Luxor. Along the way, we'll stop at the striking Nile-side Kom Ombo; a distinct temple decorated in honour of two ancient gods. By evening, we'll arrive in Luxor. Just in time for an optional night tour of the Temple of Luxor! Optional extras:
Luxor Temple by nightLuxor - Cairo. Today, we'll visit the ancient wonder of Karnak - its age-old temples, towering columns, and decadent chapels. With carvings and and monuments at every turn, Karnak captivates the spirit and culture of ancient Egypt. And it transports you there, too. Tonight, you'll travel to Cairo on an overnight sleeper train.
Sunday. Today marks the end of our adventure. You'll be transferred to the airport in time for your flight. So make the most of your last moments in Egypt... for now, anyway! Flights departing Cairo should not be booked before 2pm. Included:
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On The Go Tours Reviews & Ratings
The Tour guide was excellent
He was perfectly organised and his knowledge of Egyptology is very impressive, and the way he spoke of Egypt so passionately, it was engaging and made the experience...
Nader was excellent! We all liked him very much
He couldn't do enough to please us, he was so helpful, and funny, personable, responsible, efficient and knowledgeable. As for the tour, I (and my two friends who ca...
Over all it was fantastic experience
Our amazing guide explained the history very well and showed a great deal of passi...
This was the trip of my life, absolutely awesome, from getting into the ancient pyramids, walking around the funerary temple of Saqqara, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, Karnak and all the amazing ancient temples plus viewing the mummies of t
But that was just half of the fun, we got an amazing group of people who made this double better thanks to our awesome guide and his people's skills making us bound ...
This was the trip of my life, absolutely awesome, from getting into the ancient pyramids, walking around the funerary temple of Saqqara, visiting the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, Karnak and all the amazing ancient temples plus viewing the mummies of t
But that was just half of the fun, we got an amazing group of people who made this double better thanks to our awesome guide and his people's skills making us bound ...
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- Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$5-7 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
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