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Secrets of Egypt & the Nile 2024

8 days
Start and end in Cairo
4.4
31 traveler reviews

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 162
Ages 12+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Welcome Dinner)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Temple of Karnak
    • Visit Temple of Luxor
    • Traditional folkloric-style belly dance performance on board
    Landmarks
    Temple of Karnak
    Temple of Luxor
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  2. Day 2

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Valley of Queens with private tour of Nefertari's Tomb
    • Explore Valley of the Kings including King Tutankhamun's tomb
    • Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
    • View Colossi of Memnon

    Optional Activities

    • Informal cooking class with chef on board
    Landmarks
    Valley of Queens
    Nefertari's Tomb
    Valley of the Kings
    King Tutankhamun's Tomb
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    Colossi of Memnon
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Luxor to Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Edfu
    Landmarks
    Temple of Edfu
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  4. Day 4

    Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Felucca sailboat ride around Elephantine Island
    • Traditional folkloric-style belly dance performance on board

    Optional Activities

    • Optional excursion to Abu Simbel (must be prebooked) - early morning flight over Lake Nasser to visit temples of Ramses II and Queen Nefertari
    • Late afternoon tea at historic Old Cataract Hotel
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel
    Temple of Ramses II
    Temple of Queen Nefertari
    Elephantine Island
    Old Cataract Hotel
  5. Day 5

    Aswan to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Cruise to Philae Temple complex
    • Visit Nubian village on Hisa Island
    • Explore Temple of Kom Ombo
    • Evening celebration of local customs with opportunity to wear traditional Galabeya
    Landmarks
    Philae Temple
    Hisa Island
    Temple of Kom Ombo
  6. Day 6

    Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Scenic cruise from Esna to Luxor
    • Explore Temple of Karnak
    • Visit papyrus museum and learn papyrus-making techniques

    Optional Activities

    • Visit colorful Luxor Market
    Landmarks
    Temple of Karnak
    Temple of Luxor
    Luxor Market
  7. Day 7

    Luxor to Qena

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Hathor at Dendara
    Landmarks
    Temple of Hathor
  8. Day 8

    Luxor to Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Special lunch at Abideen Presidential Palace)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Abideen Presidential Palace and its museums
    • Lunch at Abideen Presidential Palace
    • Explore Coptic Cairo including Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue
    Landmarks
    Abideen Presidential Palace
    Hanging Church
    Ben Ezra Synagogue
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    Length
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