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An ancient adventure with modern comforts along the Nile

Discover the contrasts of modern and ancient Egypt on a 15-day Premium adventure. Beginning and ending in Egypt’s capital, Cairo, gaze up at the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, take a four-day cruise down the legendary Nile and explore the grand temples of Abu Simbel. Uncover the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and the city of Alexandria. Visit the tombs of ancient pharaohs, share meals with local families and stand in awe of gigantic, rock-cut statues. Accompanied by a local Egyptologist leader, learn about the mystery and beauty of these ancient lands.

Why you’ll love this trip

PREMIUM ACCOMMODATION

Our best accommodation and highest level of service.

PREMIUM EXPERIENCES

Unusual, exceptional and authentic on-trip experiences.

PREMIUM KNOWLEDGE

Led by our most experienced and highest rated local leaders.

  • Discover the Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Island, Karnak Temple complex, the ancient city of Alexandria, battle site of El Alamein and the many sides of Cairo.
  • Get beneath the surface of this endlessly fascinating country as you travel with a local Egyptologist leader, learn about Nubian life during an evening at a family home and stop in for a traditional dinner with a local family in Cairo.
  • Take your time exploring Abu Simbel with an overnight stay, discovering this magnificent monument carved out of the mountainside with less crowds, followed by a Premium Exclusive Experience; an incredible sound and light show.
  • Relax with four Feature Stay nights on a premium Nile riverboat, allowing you to cruise up the river in comfort, past ancient temples, watching local life unfolding on the riverbank as you get to the heart of each destination.
  • Enjoy unforgettable Exclusive Experiences, including dinner in a family’s home in Cairo, a visit to the city’s oldest coffeeshop and sunset drinks on board a traditional felucca.

Itinerary 

Map of Premium Egypt in Depth including Egypt

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Cairo

Day 3: Alexandria

Day 4: Alexandria

Day 5: Cairo

Day 6: Nile Cruise – Luxor

Day 7: Nile Cruise – Edfu

Day 8: Nile Cruise – Aswan

Day 9: Nile Cruise – Aswan

Day 10: Abu Simbel

Day 11: Aswan

Day 12: Aswan

Day 13: Cairo

Day 14: Cairo

Day 15: Cairo

 

Inclusions 

Meals

14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners

Transport

Private vehicle, Plane, Riverboat, Felucca

Accommodation

Comfortable hotel (10 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)

Included activities

  • Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
  • Cairo – Welcome Dinner
  • Cairo – Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Cairo – Egyptian Museum
  • Cairo – The Egyptian Museum headset
  • Alexandria – Wadi El Natron monasteries
  • Alexandria – Anba Bishoy Monastery
  • Alexandria – Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
  • Alexandria – Bibliotheca Alexandrina
  • Alexandria – Al Montazah Palace & Gardens
  • El Alamein – War cemeteries and museum
  • Luxor – Karnak Temple
  • Luxor – Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
  • Luxor – Tomb of Tutankhamun
  • Luxor – Hatshepsut Temple
  • Luxor – Colossi of Memnon
  • Izbat Al Bayyarah – Kom Ombo Temple
  • Aswan – Philae Temple
  • Aswan – Sharia el Souk
  • Abu Simbel – Abu Simbel temples
  • Abu Simbel – Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show (entrance fee)
  • Aswan – Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel
  • Aswan – Sunset drinks on a felucca
  • Aswan – Elephantine Island
  • Aswan – Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam
  • Aswan – Nubian Village Visit and Dinner
  • Cairo – Downtown Walking and Tasting Tour
  • Cairo – Tahrir Square
  • Cairo – Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
  • Cairo – Ibn Tulun Mosque
  • Cairo – Gayer-Anderson Museum (entrance fee)
  • Cairo – Home-Cooked Dinner
  • Cairo – Coffee/tea in a local cafe

Premium Inclusions

  • Arrival airport transfer
  • Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
  • Luggage transfer
  • Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
  • 24/7 on-ground support

 

 

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