On the Go - Essential Egypt

Overview

A value-packed adventure through ancient Egypt in 8 days. Travelling from Cairo, home of the legendary Pyramids of Giza, to Aswan with its colourful souqs and Luxor, famed for its awe-inspiring temples and incredible Valley of the Kings.

Package Information

Arrival airport transfer on day one of the tour
Five nights' accommodation in 3-4 star hotels
Two overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin
All relevant transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
Services of an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

Tour highlights:
- Giza: Gaze in awe at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and see the iconic Sphinx on the Giza Plateau
- Cairo: Discover King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum
- Aswan: Take a scenic boat ride out to Agilika Island to explore the beautiful Philae Temple and shop in Aswan's colourful souks
- Luxor: Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the Luxor Temple beautifully illuminated at night
- Luxor's West Bank: Discover beautifully preserved pharaohs' tombs in the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Kom Ombo: Discover the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo, on the bank of the River Nile

Tour itinerary:
- Day 1: Cairo
- Day 2: Pyramids of Giza
- Day 3: Aswan & the Philae Temple
- Day 4: Optional Abu Simbel
- Day 5: Kom Ombo Temple & Luxor
- Day 6: Karnak Temple
- Day 7: Valley of the Kings
- Day 8: Cairo


Excludes international flights, visas, tipping kitty (USD60-80, paid in local currency), entrance fees (USD100-120, paid in local currency), tip for your tour guide, travel insurance, meals and drinks not specified and anything of a personal nature not mentioned above. All tours and services are subject to a minimum number of visitors, weather conditions, force majeure or other unforeseen circumstances. Please contact us for flights

Destination: Egypt
Category: Tours