The Best of Egypt: Cairo, Luxor and Aswan

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Experience the best of Egypt, as you learn about the country’s history and explore its massive pyramids, ancient tombs, stunning temples, and beautiful culture.
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Wheelchair Accessible
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • With expert Egyptologists, explore some of Egypt’s most iconic monuments, such as the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the Solar Boat Museum
    • Discover ancient burial sites and mummies at the Valley of the Kings as well as mystical temples in Luxor
    • Uncover the Egypt’s cultural impact by exploring St
    • Simeon Monastery and the Tombs of the Nobles, and sail the Nile on a felucca

What's this trip about?

    Experience the best of Egypt, as you learn about the country’s history and explore its massive pyramids, ancient tombs, stunning temples, and beautiful culture.

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Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
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  • 50 Plus
  • Education / Learning

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Itinerary

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1 In Transit to Program In Flight Afternoon: Depart on overnight flight to Cairo.

Day
2 Arrival in Cairo & Orientation Cairo D Cairo-Pyramids Hotel Afternoon: Arrive in Cairo and transfer to the hotel. After check in, we will gather in our private meeting room where the Group Leader will greet you with a warm welcome and introduce everyone. We w...
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3 Great Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx, & the Solar Boat Cairo B,L,D Cairo-Pyramids Hotel Activity note: Today's activities include travel by coach and walking around historic sites such as the Pyramids, the Solar Boat Museum, and the Sphinx. The terrain is uneve...
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4 Discovering Dahshur & Saqqara, Pyramids of Zoser & Teti Cairo B,L,D Cairo-Pyramids Hotel Breakfast: At the hotel. Morning: Led by your Egyptologist, head out to explore Dahshur and Saqqara pyramids. Saqqara is said to be the world’s oldest monumental...
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5 Fly to Luxor & Karnak & Luxor Temples Luxor B,L,D Sofitel Pavillon Winter Luxor Activity note: Today's activities will involve walking around historic sites and climbing steps. The terrain is uneven and rough and it could take up to 50 minutes standing at...
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6 Exploring the Valley of the Kings & Howard Carter House Luxor B,L,D Sofitel Pavillon Winter Luxor Activity note: The drive from the East to the West Bank of the Nile will take at least 30 minutes by air conditioned motor coach. This day involves walking two m...
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7 Valley of the Queens & Hatshepsut Temple Luxor B,L,D Sofitel Pavillon Winter Luxor Activity note: Small boat ride across the Nile followed by a bus ride. This day involves walking two miles around historic sites such as the Valley of the Queens and the variou...
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8 Train to Aswan, Nubian Museum, & Philae Temple Aswan B,L,D Movenpick Resort Aswan Activity note: Today's activities include a three hour train ride. Climbing approximately 40 steps on uneven and hilly terrain. It could take up to one hour standing at each sit...
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9 Temple of Abu Simbel Aswan B,L,D Movenpick Resort Aswan Activity note: Today's activities will involve some steps and the terrain is uneven and rough. It could take up to one and a half hours standing in hot conditions and under the sun with no shade. The total a...
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10 St. Simeon Monastery, Tomb of the Nobles, & Flight to Cairo Cairo B,L,D Fairmont Nile City Activity note: Today's activities include travel by coach and plane, walking over uneven and rough terrain and standing up to 30 minutes at each site. Breakfast: ...
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11 Discover Historic Cairo Cairo B,L,D Fairmont Nile City Activity note: The drive from the hotel will be through traffic by air conditioned motor coach. This day will involve walking and climbing steps around historic sites and standing for up to one hour at each ...
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12 Program Concludes In Flight B Activity note: This day includes a flight and a very early start. The drive from the hotel to the airport will take at least one hour by air conditioned motor coach through traffic in Cairo. Breakfast: Boxed breakfast from the ...

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Price per day$408
Last Updated: 1/27/2022

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Meals Included
  • 29 Meals
  • 10 Breakfasts
  • 9 Lunches
  • 10 Dinners
  • The following choices may be available when requested in advance: Gluten Free, Vegetarian, Low Salt, Low Fat
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