From $849
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Small Group
Average
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(20 reviews)
Experience Overview
This compact adventure offers maximum Egypt at minimum cost. Stare in amazement at the pyramids and float down the Nile on a felucca. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you dine on traditional fare with a local family in a Nubian village. You'll enjoy basic accommodation and transport to the best sights. Walk through the Valley of the Kings or explore Karnak — it's your call. Don't just dream of Egypt, wake up in the Land of the Pharaohs and open your eyes to adventure.
Highlights
- Enjoy a traditional family meal
- Explore ancient temples and monuments
- Barter in bazaars
- Journey down the Nile on a felucca
- Visit a Nubian village
- Explore the famous Khan el-Khalili souk.
Trip Details
Product Code: 2018
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Basic
Transport: Private air-conditioned van, train, felucca, walking
Guide Language: English
Supplier Code: DPGE
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Finishes: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 8 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical rating:
Average
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān Your Discover Moment: Aswān
- Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Orientation walk through Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar
- Free time in Aswan
- Felucca Sailing Excursion
- Kom Ombo Temple visit
- Cycle and Funtasia Project visit
- Free time in Luxor
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Simple hotels (5 nts, twin-share), overnight sleeper-train (2 nts).
- 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Transport
- Private air-conditioned van, train, felucca, walking
Group Leader
- Certified Egyptologist as CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) $849 ($106 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
What better way to kick off your travels than by getting to know your CEO and group over a few drinks? Take a short taxi ride to a favourite local restaurant and bar in a trendy part of Cairo. Kick back, relax, and bask in the excitement of your journey's beginning.
Day 2: Cairo/Aswān
Take an orientation tour through the narrow alleys of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with free time for shopping or people watching from a shisha café. Then enjoy a guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
For lunch, why not go local with a couple of falafel sandwiches, or take the chance to find out what kushari tastes like?
In the evening, board an overnight train to Aswan. The overnight train is a modern air-conditioned sleeper, with twin-berth beds. There is no shower in the cabin, but each cabin does have a sink. The shared toilet is at the end of each carriage. A basic airline-style tray meal for dinner and breakfast is included. Attendants can serve drinks in your compartment at extra cost or there is a bar car for socializing.
Day 3: Aswān
Free morning to explore Aswan. Opt to wander through the souk at your own pace or visit the famous Philae Temple, it's your choice.
In the afternoon, board a boat and cruise down the Nile. Visit a Nubian village and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with locals.
Our train is due to arrive in Aswan early in the morning, but, trains can often be delayed.
Day 4: Aswān
Spend the day exploring Aswan.
Spend another day exploring Aswan. Opt to visit one of the most fascinating sights in the area, the Temple of Abu Simbel. Or continue exploring the city to learn more about Aswan's local people.
Day 5: Aswān/Luxor
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Ride on a Felucca to Aswan Bridge, where we will disembark and transfer to Kom Umbo. Later visit Kom Umbo temple before transferring to Luxor. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the local market where you can try some local specialties.
Feluccas are very basic traditional Nile sailboats and make for an extremely relaxing and enjoyable way to travel down the river.
Day 6: Luxor
Enjoy a full free day to explore Luxor. Opt to set off on a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon on the West Bank of Luxor excursion. Or choose to discover the city at your own pace, by wandering through the local bazaars or visiting a museum—the choice is yours!
Day 7: Luxor/Cairo
After breakfast the group will sail by ferry to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will bike through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. Afterwards, cycle back to the waterfront and board the ferry to travel back across the Nile. Spend a free afternoon in Luxor at your leisure, or choose to join the East Bank optional excursion. In the evening board an overnight train back to Cairo.
In the evening, board an overnight train back to Cairo. The overnight train is a modern air-conditioned sleeper, with twin-berth beds. There is no shower in the cabin, but each cabin does have a sink. The shared toilet is at the end of each carriage. A basic airline-style tray meal for dinner and breakfast is included. Attendants can serve drinks in your compartment at extra cost or there is a bar car for socializing.
Day 8: Cairo
Tour ends upon arrival.
Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures is an operator of small-group escorted tours. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada with 28 offices worldwide. It offers more than 700 itineraries in more than 100 countries, and carries 200,000 travelers from 160 countries each year.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
El-Hajj V. - Traveled, May 2024
This tour was a great balance of historical and fun activities! Everyday we learned something incredible and interesting! Eygpt is like no other place in the world and this is one of the best ways to see it!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Courtney W. - Traveled, May 2024
We loved this trip! It was well planned and made sure we got to see some amazing things and places in Egypt. So glad we went with G Adventures rather than trying to plan it all ourselves. It was such a fun adventure!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Danika M. - Traveled, May 2024
Phenomenal.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/20/2024
Damien T. - Traveled, April 2024
Very fun tour, well organized, good choice of activities. We recommend!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/08/2024
Alyssa W. - Traveled, April 2024
The tour in Egypt was amazing. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us the perfect amount of information so that we knew the itinerary for the day and a good summary of the site we were about the visit.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2024
Edward L. - Traveled, April 2024
Mo gave us the ultimate experience in traversing the Nile in a range of vehicles. With enthusiasm for his country, he was able to provide and comfort us in an otherwise in-your-face environment. 10 out of 10.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/07/2024
Erika G. - Traveled, July 2024
Once in a lifetime and worthwhile experience! I'm glad I went with G Adventures for the small group size and to be with younger people around my age. I got to see iconic and historic sites that were like out of a movie or another world.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Corey R. - Traveled, July 2024
Karima, and Egypt were a brilliant mix our CEO was professional and the itinerary was superb. Although it was summer and hot, we had the most incredible time. Thanks G Adventures.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Mitchell H. - Traveled, July 2024
My overall experience with G Adventures in Egypt was incredible to say the least. Our guide, Arafa provided the group with a very informative experience and the itinerary couldn't have gone any smoother.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/12/2024
Malcolm G. - Traveled, July 2024
Brilliant trip - fantastic activities seeing the wonders of Ancient Egypt and our CEO (Arafa) demonstrated excellent knowledge, enthusiasm, and organisation.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
Georgia G. - Traveled, June 2024
My tour was the best thing I could have done while in Egypt, Karima was so lovely and so knowledgeable about everything and there were so many activities in 8 short days.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Tony W. - Traveled, June 2024
Everything the company planned and the CEO were great!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Rebecca S. - Traveled, June 2022
Great trip, knowledgeable and fun CEO, and so much history to see.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/22/2024
Robert T. - Traveled, July 2024
A backpacking traveler's dream.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2024
Kristen L. - Traveled, July 2024
Our CEO Marym was amazing. She’s very enthusiastic and her passion definitely shines through her work. Definitely a backpacking heavy trip. Overnight train was a cool experience. Hotels were the nicest ones I’ve had my whole trip.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2024
Jennifer D. - Traveled, July 2024
I'm so glad I've seen the wonders of ancient Egypt - pyramids, Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamen, temples of Luxor, etc. But, the constant hassle, scams, and rip-offs in Egypt are second to none.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Antony D. - Traveled, June 2024
This tour was perfectly paced and took in all the major sites of Egypt. Cannot recommend this more! Haidy was an incredible CEO as well, she made the trip so fun and engaging.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/10/2024
Tara B. - Traveled, June 2024
It was fantastic! This was my first G Adventures trip and it won't be my last! The price for the trip was reasonable and it was so nice not having to plan accommodation, transportation, activities, etc :)
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2024
Jason G. - Traveled, May 2024
I was a unique experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/04/2024
Stephanie D. - Traveled, May 2024
Overall it was a great experience with so much to learn and everyday was an adventure.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/31/2024
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