Off the Beaten Track to the Treasures of Egypt

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Cairo - Fayoum - Minya - Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Cairo

Duration13 days / 12 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery Thursday
From$3,350 pp

Overview

A 13-day trip through Cairo, Fayoum, Minya, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan with a 4-night Nile cruise. Highlights include Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Days 1–3 in Cairo: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Grand Egyptian Museum. Days 4–6 in Minya: Fayoum, Lake Qaroun, National park of Wadi Rayan and Fayoum Water Falls. Day 7 in Abydos: Abydos, Fortress Shonet El Zebeeb, Temple of Seti the First and Complex of Dandara Temple. Day 8 in Luxor: Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. Days 9–10 on the Nile: Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon and Edfu. Day 11 in Aswan: High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk. Days 12–13 in Cairo.

Travel between cities is by domestic flights. Guiding, transfers and entrance fees are included, with our team on hand throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Meals: Dinner.

Day 2 Pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum

With your guide, visit Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Grand Egyptian Museum. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3 Sightseeing in Cairo

With your guide, visit Cairo, Al Darb Al Ahmar neighbourhood, Salah El Din Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque of Mohamed Ali, Sultan Hassan Mosque, Madrasa and Ahmed Ibn Tulun Mosque. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Traveling to Fayoum & El Minya

Travel to Fayoum. With your guide, visit Fayoum, Lake Qaroun, National park of Wadi Rayan, Fayoum Water Falls, Gabal Al Modawara, Wales Cemetery and El Minya. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 5 Sightseeing in El Minya

With your guide, visit El Minya, The Necropolis of Tuna El Gabal, Al Ashmunien and Beni Hasan. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 6 Visit Amarna & Assuit

With your guide, visit Tell Al Amarna, Al Muharraq Monastery and Meir Village. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 Abydos, Dandara & Luxor

With your guide, visit Abydos, Fortress Shonet El Zebeeb, Temple of Seti the First, Complex of Dandara Temple, Hatour Temple, Temple Elements and Luxor. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 Embarking your Nile Cruise in Luxor

With your guide, visit Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 9 Visiting West Bank & Sailing to Edfu

Sail on to Edfu. With your guide, visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Colossi of Memnon and Edfu. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10 Edfu Temple & Sailing to Kom Ombo

Sail on to Kom Ombo. Board your Nile cruise. With your guide, visit Horus Temple, Kom Ombo and Temple of Sobek. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 11 Sightseeing in Aswan

With your guide, visit High Dam, Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 12 Back to Cairo

Check out of the boat after breakfast. Back to Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 13 Final Departure & Back Home

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

What's included

Included

  • Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports
  • Assistance of our guest relations during your stay
  • All transfers by a private air-conditioned vehicle
  • Accommodation for 4 nights in Cairo including breakfast and dinner
  • Accommodation for 2 night in El Minya including breakfast and dinner
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Sohag including breakfast and dinner
  • Accommodation for 1 night in Luxor, including breakfast and dinner
  • Accommodation for 4 nights on board 5 star Cruise including breakfast, lunch and dinner
  • All the sightseeing tours as mentioned in the itinerary in Cairo, Fayoum, Minya, Sohag (Private Guided Tours)
  • All sightseeing tours on the cruise sharing cruise group
  • Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary
  • Meals as mentioned in the above itinerary
  • Flight from Aswan to Cairo
  • Bottled water during outings outside of hotel or cruise ship
  • Portage when needed
  • All service charges and taxes

Not included

  • International Airfare
  • Entry visa to Egypt
  • Any optional tours
  • Personal spending
  • Tipping

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

SeasonPricePrice
Option / seasonPer Person (Based on 4 Pax)Per Person (Based on 2 Pax)
Prices$3,350$4,025

Where you stay

Diamond Azur Hotel Sohag, Grand Aton Hotel, Hilton Pyramids Golf Resort, MS Salacia Nile cruise, Sonesta St. George Hotel Luxor or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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