BEST OF EGYPT INCLUDING NILE CRUISE & ABU SIMBEL
BEST OF EGYPT INCLUDING NILE CRUISE & ABU SIMBEL
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Travel to ancient Egypt with other Solo Adventurers on this 9-day adventure to the ‘Land of the Pharaohs’. Begin your journey in the Egyptian capital, Cairo, full to the brim of chaos and contrasts and of course, home to the world’s last remaining ancient wonder; the Great Pyramids of Giza. Take the overnight train to Aswan to sail on an Egyptian Feluccia around Elephantine Island, where the rivers flow gently from Lake Nassar. Continue your journey to Abu Simbel to visit the huge temples that were carved out of the mountainside in the 13th century. Then, you will embark upon a 3-day cruise down the world’s most iconic river; the Nile, an undoubtful highlight of this trip. Finish up your Best of Egypt tour in Luxor, home to the great Luxor Temple and the Valley of Kings, where the tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI lie. Despite the recent political turmoil Egypt has faced, its people remain as warm and welcoming as ever, so what are you waiting for?
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- All tours and activities as outlined in the itinerary
- 4 star hotels inc breakfast and Nile Cruise
- Private minibus throughout
- Arrival airport transfer
- Prices based on sharing a twin room (single room option available at additional cost, this varies on trip so please get in touch to find out the cost)
- Experienced and trusted guides throughout the trip
ITINERARY
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DAY 1
Welcome to Cairo -
DAY 2
Egyptian Pyramids of Giza- one of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World -
DAY 3
Overnight Train to Aswan -
DAY 4
Board the Nile Cruise -
DAY 5
Abu Simbel UNESCO World Heritage Site -
DAY 6
Egyptian City of Edfu -
DAY 7
Karnak Temple Complex-Luxor -
DAY 8
Valley of the Kings -
DAY 9
Depart Luxor
YOUR ITINERARY
Welcome to Cairo
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Egyptian Pyramids of Giza- one of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World
After breakfast at the hotel, you will begin the journey to Giza to visit the only remaining ancient wonder of the world; the Great Pyramids of Giza. Whilst here, you will also see a Royal Burial Chamber and the Sphinx. Built during a time when Egypt was one of the most powerful civilisations in the world, the pyramids are some of the most magnificent man-made structures in history. More than 4000 years after they were built, the pyramids still retain majesty, providing a glimpse into the country’s rich and glorious past. After lunch, you will visit the Egyptian Museum, which is home to an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, including many treasures of King Tutankhamen. Overnight in Cairo.
Overnight Train to Aswan
After breakfast, you will have the day at leisure. In the early evening, you will be transferred to the train station for an overnight train (dinner will be on-board) to Aswan.
Board the Nile Cruise
Upon arrival in Aswan, your driver will pick you up from the train station and take you to visit the High Dam which is situated across the River Nile and was constructed between 1960 to 1970. Next, you will visit the Philae Temple, located on an island in Lake Nassar. After this, you’ll head to your Nile Cruise for check-in and lunch. In the afternoon, you will sail on an Egyptian Felucca around Elephantine Island and the Agra Khan Mausoleum before visiting a Nubian Village. Overnight on board the boat in Aswan.
Abu Simbel UNESCO World Heritage Site
This morning requires a very early start. Breakfast will be provided to take with you on the bus to Abu Simbel. These two huge temples, carved out of the rock, are situated on the western bank of Lake Nassar, about 230km southwest of Aswan. The twin temples were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramses II in the 13th century BC, and are now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After returning to Aswan, you will board your River Nile Cruise for lunch and sail to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival, you will visit the Sobek Temple, which is just a short walk from where the cruise docks. Kom Ombo is an agricultural town that became a Greek settlement during the Greco-Roman period. Dinner and overnight on board.
Egyptian City of Edfu
After breakfast, your cruise will dock in Edfu where you can disembark and go for a wander. The town is home to the Temple of Edfu, a well-preserved temple dedicated to the falcon god Horus which was built in the Ptolemaic period between 237 and 57 BC. The only way to reach the Edfu Temple is by horse and cart. The rest of the day will be spent at your leisure on board as we sail on to our final destination, Luxor.
Karnak Temple Complex-Luxor
After breakfast, this morning we will disembark the boat and then visit the great Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple of Amun with its famous Hypostyle Hall, 134 huge columns, the Statue of Ramses II, the Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the Sacred Lake. In the afternoon you’ll have free time to relax. Dinner will be at the hotel.
Overnight in Luxor.
Valley of the Kings
In the morning, you will begin your sightseeing tour of Luxor. You will visit the Valley of Kings, where some of the richest treasures in the world exist. You will also be able to visit some of these royal tombs including the Tomb of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI. Afterwards you’ll visit the Mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and finally, you’ll visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of Amenhotep III. Dinner will be at the hotel.
***optional sun rise balloon ride over the Valley of the Kings**
Depart Luxor
Today you take you early morning flight back home.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Check FCO Travel Advice and Entry Requirements
Visa Requirements
Vaccinations and Health Advice
Travel Insurance
Packing List and other Useful information
- Backpack or day bag
- Power adaptors- https://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/egypt/
- Sun protection - hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
- Travel wipes/ Hand sanitizer/Face Mask
- Insect and Mosquito repellent
- Comfortable Walking shoes/trainers with grip as some of the paths can be uneven or rocky
- Swimwear
- Clothing- Egypt is a predominantly Muslim country, so it is respectful for women to dress conservatively so as not to attract any unwanted attention. When visiting Holy Places, (ie Mosques) it’s good to carry a shawl or scarf.
- Medication – If you are carrying prescribed medication, you will need to carry a doctor’s note with you to verify this.
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