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Classic Egypt

Trip Type: Explorer

8 Days
| 1 - 12 People

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NZD $3,795.00 /Person
Capture the very best of Egypt on this eight-day adventure through the fascinating cities of Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. Get up close to the …
Classic Egypt

Capture the very best of Egypt on this eight-day adventure through the fascinating cities of Cairo, Aswan and Luxor. Get up close to the mighty pyramids of Giza, share a homecooked meal in Cairo, discover the fascinating tombs of ancient pharaohs and watch daily life flow by as you cruise in style along the River Nile. Let an experienced guide bring the captivating stories of this time gone by to life, as you immerse yourself in the history, grandeur and culture of ancient Egypt, without forgoing modern comforts. 

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Cairo - Overnight Train

Day 3: Nile River Cruise

Day 4: Nile River Cruise

Day 5: Nile River Cruise

Day 6: Nile River Cruise

Day 7: Cairo

Day 8: Cairo

Trip Inclusions

Meals

7 breakfasts and 6 dinners are included

Transport

Private vehicle, Plane, Nile River Cruise, Overnight sleeper train

Accomodation

Hotel (2 nights), Nile River Cruise (4 nights), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)

Included Activities

  • Complimentary Arrival Transfer
  • Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Cairo - Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Luxor - Karnak Temple
  • Luxor - Colossi of Memnon
  • Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
  • Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun
  • Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple
  • Izbat Al Bayyarah - Kom Ombo Temple
  • Aswan - Felucca Sail
  • Aswan - Philae Temple
  • Cairo - Khan al-Khalili bazaar visit
  • Cairo - Home-Cooked Dinner
Trip Highlights
  • Explore an ancient wonder of the world – the Pyramids of Giza, along with the famed Sphinx,  Karnak Temple and Valley of the Kings, as you learn mythological history from an expert guide. 
  • Brush shoulders with the locals and shop owners as you stroll through the colourful bazaars of Aswan, Luxor and Khan al ’Khalili in capital city Cairo.
  • Set sail down the Nile on a four-night river boat cruise and watch day turn to dusk from the sundeck. Then, experience the world’s most iconic river from a traditional felucca boat. 
  • Be welcomed into the home of a family in Cairo for a delicious array of traditional dishes, accompanied by lively conversation about modern Egyptian life.
  • If you choose, opt to explore the magnificent temples at Abu Simbel and see the four gargantuan statues of Ramses, carved directly out of the mountain on the west bank of the Nile. 
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: XEKE
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Trip Ends: Cairo, Egypt
Countries Visited: Egypt

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Destination Details

Egypt
| 8 Days
| 1 - 12 People