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Egypt Encompassed

12 days
From Cairo to Alexandria
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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 2 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo

    Optional Activities

    • Pyramids of Giza sound and light show
    • Nile dinner cruise and show
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Giza - Saqqara

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Koshary - rice, lentils, macaroni, chickpeas, tangy tomato sauce, and crispy fried onions)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Great Pyramid of Khufu
    • Visit the Sphinx
    • Visit Memphis and see the colossal statue of Ramses II
    • Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser at Saqqara
    • Traditional Koshary lunch
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramid of Khufu
    Sphinx
    Statue of Ramses II
    Step Pyramid of Djoser
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Cairo to Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) guided tour with Egyptologist guide - museum highlights
    • Viewing Tutankhamun treasures including golden mask

    Optional Activities

    • GEM re-visit package to explore museum further during scheduled free time
    Landmarks
    Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)
    Nubian Village
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Aswan - Nubian Village

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Nubian Village exploration including market visit
    • Boat trip to Philae Temple
    Landmarks
    Philae Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 5

    Nile Cruise - Kom Ombo to Edfu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kom Ombo Temple
    • Visit Temple of Horus at Edfu

    Optional Activities

    • Optional early morning excursion to Abu Simbel UNESCO World Heritage Site with two temples carved into mountainside by Ramses II
    Landmarks
    Kom Ombo Temple
    Temple of Horus at Edfu
    Abu Simbel
  6. Day 6

    Edfu to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Explore the Temple of Horus at Edfu
    • Walking tour of Luxor Temple at night
    Landmarks
    Temple of Horus at Edfu
    Luxor Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Luxor - West Bank

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Valley of the Kings tour including several pharaonic tombs
    • Temple of Queen Hatchepsut
    • Medinat Habu temple
    • Colossi of Memnon
    • Karnak temple complex tour

    Optional Activities

    • Spectacular hot air balloon flight over West Bank of Nile (early start to catch sunrise)
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Queen Hatchepsut
    Medinat Habu
    Colossi of Memnon
    Karnak temple complex
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Luxor to Hurghada

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Hurghada

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Scuba diving
    • Snorkeling
    • Windsurfing
    • Kite surfing
    • Glass bottomed submarine tour
    • Quad biking
    • Camel rides
    • Sea fishing trips
    • Marina and old town exploration
  10. Day 10

    Hurghada

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Scuba diving
    • Snorkeling
    • Windsurfing
    • Kite surfing
    • Glass bottomed submarine tour
    • Quad biking
    • Camel rides
    • Sea fishing trips
    • Marina and old town exploration
  11. Day 11

    Hurghada to Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided walk through Old Cairo streets and bazaars
    • Khan-el-Khalili bazaar tour
    • Mint tea and shisha pipe break

    Optional Activities

    • Hurghada to Cairo internal flight upgrade
    Landmarks
    Bab al-Futuh gateway
    Khan-el-Khalili bazaar
  12. Day 12

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Half-day tour of Coptic Cairo and the Citadel
    • Half-day tour of pyramid evolution at Saqqara, Dashour & Memphis
    • Day trip to Alexandria on Mediterranean coast
    • Day trip to Valley of the Whales at Wadi Rayan (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
    Landmarks
    Citadel of Cairo
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