Key Information: Tour Duration: 15
day(s) Group Size: 8
- 20
people Destination(s):Egypt Specialty Categories:Archeology/HistoryWalking Tours Season: May - March Airfare Included: No Tour Customizable: No Minimum Per Person Price: 1290 US Dollar (USD) Maximum Per Person Price: 1720 US Dollar (USD)
The emphasis will be on providing an in-depth insight into this fascinating ancient civilization. Group lectures and detailed notes will be provided throughout, and our qualified Egyptologists are readily available to answer any questions. A must for those who have ever marveled at the long history of this unique country.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Start Cairo.
Day 2: Tour of the famous Archaeological Museum, Citadel and Old Town of Cairo.
Day 3: Day trip to Al Fayoum.
Day 4: A day tracing the evolution of the Pyramids; overnight train to Aswan.
Day 5: Arrive Aswan; visit the rock cut tombs and Elephantine Island.
Day 6: Day sightseeing on Philae and Kalabsha Islands.
Days 7-8: Optional morning tour to Abu Simbel; board cruise boat.
Day 9: Cruise down the Nile, visiting Kom Ombo and Edfu en route.
Day 10: Arrive at Luxor; visit Karnak and Luxor temples.
Day 11: Morning exploration of the Valley of Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Free afternoon.
Day 12: Day trip to Dendara and Abydos.
Day 13: Free day in Luxor; overnight train to Cairo.
Day 14: Free time in Cairo.
Day 15: End Cairo.
- Mode of travel: Travel by minibus, cruise boat and overnight train.
- Group size: Min. 8, max. 20, plus leader and boat crew.
- Accommodation: 9 nights hotels, 3 nights cruise boat, 2 nights sleeper train.
- Food: All breakfasts (except on train) and 2 lunches included; full board on cruise.
- Optional Single Supplement: from $310.00
- Trip Reference: AEE
