From CAD 1360 Was CAD 1700
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Small Group
Light
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(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
Journey through Egypt on this eight-day trip and follow the winding path of the river Nile, soaking up Egypt's history, beauty and colour. Cruise the longest river in the world on a traditional felucca, discover the largest and most impressive Egyptian temples and share stories with interesting locals over home-cooked meals. Live it up in this country of deserts, bazaars, monuments and unmatched experiences – and come away with a deeper understanding of how Egypt’s past has shaped its future.
Highlights
- Get a hands-on history lesson at some of the world's most iconic ancient sites – the Pyramids of Giza (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and the Sphinx – with an expert local guide.
- Embrace countless opportunities to connect with locals and experience their culture. Lose yourself in Cairo's colourful Khan al-Khalili bazaar and share a meal with local communities along the way.
- Sail down the Nile on a traditional felucca and experience the excellent Nubian hospitality.
- Walk in the footsteps of ancient royalty as you explore the Valley of the Kings and admire the Karnak Temple – the cult temple dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut and Khonsu.
- Create your own Egyptian adventure during your free time on this trip – maybe explore Abu Simbel or relax at a local teahouse. The choice is yours!
Trip Details
Product Code: 3017
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Moderate
Transport: Private vehicle,Felucca,Overnight sleeper train
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: XESB
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Finishes: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Light
Includes
Meals: Breakfasts (7), Lunch (3), Dinner (4)Accommodation: Hotel (4 nights),Felucca (1 night),Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD 1360 (CAD 170 /day)
Itinerary
Ahlan! Welcome to Egypt. Your adventure begins in Cairo with a welcome meeting at 4 pm, where you’ll meet your leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, get your bearings by walking around the neighourhood, or escape the hustle and bustle and explore the Christian quarter, known as Coptic Cairo. After the meeting, head out with your fellow travellers and discover Khan al-Khalili Bazaar, located in Cairo's Islamic centre. This traditional souk is a labyrinth of narrow alleys lined with local merchants, making it the perfect place to experience daily Egyptian life.
Included Activities:
- Cairo - Khan al-Khalili bazaar visit
Optional Activities:
- Cairo - The Citadel (entrance fee) (450 EGP)
- Cairo - Coptic Museum (entrance fee) (230 EGP)
- Cairo - Islamic Art Museum (entrance fee) (270 EGP)
- Cairo - Sufi Dance Khan al-Khalili (entrance fee) (125 EGP)
- Cairo - Saqqara and Memphis Afternoon Tour (82 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
This morning, head to Giza – home to some of the world’s most iconic sights and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Explore the structures that have stood tall for 4500 years and uncover the mysteries surrounding them with your leader. Head to a spot where you'll have a panoramic view of the three pyramids, before checking out the Great Sphinx of Giza. For lunch, follow your leader to a local restaurant to try a Koshary plate (a tasty and filling Egyptian take on pasta). After, make your way to the Egyptian Museum, which houses one of the world's greatest collections of antiquities. Wander through the treasure-filled halls while your leader highlights the true gems of the exhibits. Later, meet your leader and travel to the nearby train station, where you’ll board an overnight sleeper train bound for Aswan.
Included Activities:
- Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum headset
Optional Activities:
- Cairo - The Great Pyramid of Cheops (entrance fee) (900 EGP)
- Cairo - The 3rd Pyramid of Menkawre (entrance fee) (220 EGP)
- Cairo - The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & The Royal Mummy Room (entrance fee) (500 EGP)
Accommodation:
- Overnight sleeper train (Number of Nights: 1)
Travel to Aswan – Egypt's southernmost city, where the river Nile flows, white-sailed feluccas glide by and Elephantine Island awaits. Today is a free day, so take the opportunity to see some Aswan sites like the Unfinished Obelisk – an ancient monument that has remained unfinished for 3500 years – or the High Dam. Maybe see The Nubian Bazaar, the Nubian Museum or the beautiful Temple of Isis, dedicated to the goddess Isis on Philae Island. The waterfront promenade, or Aswan's Corniche, runs alongside one of the Nile's most appealing stretches and is the perfect place to pause for a mint tea. This evening you’ll experience modern Nubian culture first-hand by joining a local Nubian family for dinner in a nearby village.
Included Activities:
- Aswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner
Optional Activities:
- Aswan - Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple (55 USD)
- Aswan - Philae Temple (entrance fee) (450 EGP)
- Aswan - High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Tour (minimum 2 persons) (entrance, guide & transport) (35 USD)
- Aswan - Philae Temple Tour (minimum 2 persons) (35 USD)
- Aswan - Philae Temple Sound & Light Show Tour (minimum 2 persons) (entrance, guide & transport) (55 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today is another free day in Aswan. Perhaps head out of the city and visit Abu Simbel this morning. With the four colossal statues of Ramses guarding the Great Temple, carved directly from the mountain on the west bank of the Nile, this is one of Egypt's most memorable sights. Alternatively, you could take a sailboat around the islands in a traditional felucca, stopping off at the botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island. Your leader will be on hand to help you arrange any excursions. Otherwise, simply relax and take in the beauty of the Nile or do some shopping in the local bazaar.
Optional Activities:
- Aswan - Abu Simbel Tour (minimum 4 people) (110 USD)
- Aswan - Abu Simbel by Air - subject to availability - from (450 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
With your free time this morning, perhaps hop on a motorboat out to the Tomb of the Nobles or stock up on snacks for your evening on the Nile. Board the felucca with your group just before lunch and spend the afternoon out on the river, watching Egyptian daily life play out on the banks, before spending a night under the stars. Your Nubian sailing crew provides all the meals, which are hearty and delicious, as well as some local entertainment. Being a traditional wooden boat with broad canvas sails, your felucca offers some shade and protection from the elements, however, there’s no cabin or enclosed section. Tonight, watch the sunset across the Nile for a sight you won't forget.
Included Activities:
- Nile - Felucca overnight sailing trip
Optional Activities:
- Aswan - Tomb of the Nobles (entrance fee) (150 EGP)
Accommodation:
- Felucca (Number of Nights: 1)
Say goodbye to your Nubian friends this morning and take a private van to the ‘open-air museum’ of Luxor. From the spectacular temple complex of Karnak to the Valley of the Kings, Luxor is full of wonderfully preserved reminders of the Pharaohs. On the way, there's the option to visit either the unique mirror-image design of the Temple of Kom Ombo, or the beautifully preserved Temple of Edfu. In the afternoon, explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, which is perhaps the most impressive of all the ancient Pharaohs' monumental works. One of the world's most celebrated temple complexes, Karnak is a house of the gods built over a period of 200 years. After, visit a local NGO, Animal Care in Egypt (ACE), our Intrepid Foundation partner, to learn about the work they do to care for wounded working animals in the region. The rest of the day will be free to relax, shop in the bazaar or chill out in a local teahouse.
Included Activities:
- Luxor - Karnak Temple (entrance fee)
- Luxor - Animal Care in Egypt (The Intrepid Foundation Partner) visit
Optional Activities:
- Luxor - Luxor Temple (entrance fee) (400 EGP)
- Luxor - Luxor Museum (entrance fee) (300 EGP)
- Luxor - Mummification Museum (entrance fee) (200 EGP)
- Luxor - Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show (minimum 2 persons) (entrance, guide & transport) (45 USD)
- Luxor - Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show Tour (45 USD)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Today, discover some of the wonders of ancient Thebes via a private minivan. Your first stop is the Colossi of Memnon – two 17-m-high statues on Luxor's West Bank. Carved from granite blocks, they represent the Pharaoh Amenhotep III and were once part of an impressive colonnade. Continue to the royal burial site of the Valley of the Kings – here, buried under the arid hills, are over 60 richly decorated tombs of pharaohs. Your leader will explain the history and legends of these remarkable pharaohs and the significance of the many paintings and hieroglyphics. After, join a local family for lunch and try some traditional home cooking. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore at your pace before boarding an overnight sleeper train from Luxor back to Cairo.
Included Activities:
- Luxor - Colossi of Memnon
- Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
- Luxor - Family visit & home-cooked lunch
Optional Activities:
- Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun (entrance fee) (500 EGP)
- Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple (360 EGP)
- Luxor - Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) (180 EGP)
- Luxor - Medinat Habu Temple (entrance fee) (200 EGP)
- Luxor - Deir el Madina -Entry Fee (200 EGP)
- Luxor - Tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) (2000 EGP)
- Luxor - West Bank; additional site (Min 2 customers)-Entry/Guiding-p/p (300 EGP)
- Luxor - Hot Air Balloon over the Valley of the Kings (120 USD)
Accommodation:
- Overnight sleeper train (Number of Nights: 1)
Arrive in Cairo early this morning and have one last breakfast with your group. Your trip then comes to an end. If you'd like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time.
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Tour Operator
Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
Reviews
Lisa - Traveled, April 2024
On the Egypt Adventure tour, our itinerary was excellent, as were the places we visited. Ahmed our tour guide was most knowledgeable, approachable, prompt and willing to ask questions about our belief's and the way we live. Indicating his genuine interest in other cultures. I have a far better understanding of The Egyptian culture. Thanks Intrepid and Ahmed
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/12/2024
Taylor - Traveled, April 2024
Egypt was amazing and extremely safe. Our tour guide was tremendous and always ensured we felt safe and had everything we could ever need while on the tour.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/11/2024
Tom - Traveled, April 2024
Our tour guide Sam was excellent, however the cost of the trip is much higher than the value of services provided and given to the people who are running the tour and activities. This tour is not value for money.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/11/2024
Blake - Traveled, April 2024
Great trip in Egypt, would recommend to anyone! Felt very safe and had an awesome guide!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/11/2024
Renee - Traveled, April 2023
Egypt Adventure was the ideal highlights tour balancing history, culture and once in a lifetime experiences! Our local guide Sam was AMAZING. He was very well spoken and enthusiastic about sharing his knowledge and culture. I felt so safe, I’m telling everyone they NEED to visit Egypt!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/11/2023
Catherine - Traveled, April 2024
Excellent trip to do, make sure you take cash either USD or LE for the excursions. Ramy was our guide and he was excellent
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/08/2024
Andrew - Traveled, March 2024
Our fifth Intrepid trip and one of the best. We saw and learnt so much. The trip is ‘busy’ but well structured and our guide Mohamed was marvellous and a pleasure to travel with.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/12/2024
Diane Lynn - Traveled, March 2024
Take the opportunity of the excursions on offer, set your alarm to ‘early’ and you will have a complete A to Z of an Egyptian Adventure!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2024
Tamika - Traveled, March 2024
Mohamed was a very informative leader. Sites of ancient Egypt were amazing and ones I’ll remember. The felucca ride was my most memorable moment.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/06/2024
Christine - Traveled, March 2024
So glad we booked even though was a bit apprehensive due to the war between Palestine and Israel, but the trip was fantastic, felt very safe. Tour guide Mohammed was exceptional very knowledgeable, well organised and made this trip a truly memorable one. If you are thinking of visiting Egypt don't think about it twice you will not regret it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/02/2024
Shubhada - Traveled, March 2024
Intrepid is a great tour company. They are very well organised and seem to have knowledgable and approachable local guide for the tour. This being my first tour with them I was a little skeptical but they surpassed my expectations. Their tour seems to be well planned taking into consideration not only sight seeing aspects but also providing an insight into cultural aspects of the country like selecting local hosts to have lunch and dinner with. All in all I would strongly recommend travelling with the intrepid group either as solo or in pairs or teams, it is an adventure one will enjoy and cherish.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/26/2024
Naomi - Traveled, March 2024
We'd never done an organised tour before, but loved this one. It was a really well organised trip. Our guide's knowledge of the history and the sites, and local culture combined with our lovely co-travellers made it a fun and informative week.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/20/2024
Angela - Traveled, March 2024
This was my first time traveling with a tour group and I highly recommend visiting Egypt with Intrepid. Loved the itinerary, our guide was incredible, the weather was perfect (mid March), Ramadan was easy and special. You won’t be disappointed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/20/2024
Chris - Traveled, March 2024
Sam was the Best, always available, Wealth of knowledge, good advice!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/15/2024
Daniel - Traveled, March 2024
This was my first Intrepid experience. It is worth noting that every other person in my group had been on multiple Intrepid trips. I loved not having to plan each detail. I loved having a leader to inform me and guide me to a successful adventure. Egypt was safe, inspiring and majestic.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/15/2024
Charlotte - Traveled, March 2024
Truly this is the trip of a lifetime! Everyone needs to do this trip. My mind was blown every single day and I was moved to tears on several occasions in front of the monuments and locations we visited.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/16/2024
Alex - Traveled, March 2024
This trip was memorable and unique as we explored Egypt from its ancient and modern times. This trip covered all the great parts from this beautiful country and our leader made sure that we were safe, satisfied and received full attention throughout the trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/12/2024
Bronwyn - Traveled, March 2024
My trip to Egypt organised by Intrepid Travel was wonderful. I saw and did all the things that I was hoping for and would do it all again tomorrow if I could. Thank you so much Intrepid.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/10/2024
Linda - Traveled, March 2024
Taking my Mother to Egypt has been a dream of mine for many years. We recently travelled on the Egypt Adventure. We loved all aspects of the tour, the itinerary and of course our guide Hazim. I am very well travelled and wondered what I would think of the overnight trains and the night on the Felucca however these were absolute highlights. All hotels were of a very good standard in great locations. I would definitely highly recommend this tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/09/2024
Dawn - Traveled, February 2024
My first time doing a group tour. Glad I chose Intrepid for my visit to Egypt. Excellent Tour Guide who kept every age group on the Tour engaged.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 03/13/2024
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