Simply Egypt

Trip Type: Explorer

6 Days
1 - 14 People

Starts From:

NZD $1,475.00 /Person

Take on Cairo, Luxor and the Nile-side temples with the logistics sorted and plenty of freedom built in. Explore ancient Egypt’s marvels, mythology and …

Simply Egypt

Take on Cairo, Luxor and the Nile-side temples with the logistics sorted and plenty of freedom built in. Explore ancient Egypt’s marvels, mythology and mystery, starting with the mighty Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the archaeological treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Travel between Cairo and Luxor on two overnight sleeper trains, maximising your time on the ground while covering the distance by rail. With your local leader and expert guides, explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Dendera and pharaonic tombs. In your free time, maybe wander Cairo’s bustling Khan al-Khalili Bazaar, add a sunset felucca sail, or visit the Dahshur Pyramids.

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Cairo/Overnight Train

Day 3: Luxor

Day 4: Luxor/Overnight Train

Day 5: Cairo

Day 6: Cairo

Trip Inclusions

Meals

5 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Overnight Sleeper Train, Private Mini Bus

Accomodation

Hotel (3 nights), Overnight Sleeper Train (2 nights)

Included Activities

Cairo - The Grand Egyptian Museum- Including King Tut Treasure
Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Luxor - Temple of Dendera
Luxor - Animal Care in Egypt (The Intrepid Foundation Partner) visit
Luxor - The Valley of The Kings

Trip Highlights

Explore two of ancient Egypt’s landmark sights – the Pyramids of Giza (one of the Ancient Wonders of the World) and the Sphinx – up close, walking among icons that have stood on the desert edge for more than 4500 years.
Wander through one of the world’s great collections of ancient artefacts at the Grand Egyptian Museum – see treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb, including his gilded sarcophagi and the famous golden death mask.
Visit Luxor’s ancient landmarks, exploring the richly decorated tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Dendera, while your expert leader adds local insight along the way.
Enjoy free time to customise your own adventure. Maybe take a traditional felucca sail at sunset, crawl deep into the chambers that hide below the Red Pyramid or visit Sakkura, the ancient burial ground of Memphis.
Soak up your leader’s amazing knowledge as you experience local life, including a ride on the sleeper train between Cairo and Luxor, sure to be a memorable experience.