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Felucca Explorer - 8 Days

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Tour Overview

A value-packed adventure through ancient Egypt. 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. Combined with two days felucca sailing along the River Nile, this is the best of Egypt in 8 days!

Start

Cairo

End

Cairo

Destination

Cairo

Days

8

Pace

Medium

Range

Essentials

Max Group Size

Min 15 - Max 32

Min Age

15

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Trip Code: FELEX

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • 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

  • Nile felucca sailing - Sail the River Nile on board a traditional felucca and spend two nights sleeping under a blanket of stars

  • Kom Ombo - Discover the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo, on the bank of the River Nile

Day by Day Itinerary

Itinerary

Trip route map

What's Included & Excluded

What's Included

Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners
3 nights 3 - 4 star hotels, 2 nights aboard a felucca (open deck).
2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
Airport arrival transfer on day 1
Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Luxor
Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Departure transfer
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$10 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is a personal gesture

Is This Trip Right for You?

Is this trip right for you?

  • There are some long travelling days on this trip, but it’s all part of the adventure and a great way to get to know your fellow travellers.

  • This trip requires a moderate level of fitness as it involves some walking and swimming, allowing you to really get among nature. Please bring sturdy, comfortable walking shoes, a swimsuit and comfortable clothing.

  • Multiple activities on this trip are subject to weather and water conditions and on occasion, may be cancelled for safety or operational reasons. In the case of cancellation, we will endeavour to find a suitable replacement activity.

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Tour Details

Duration8 days
StartCairo
EndCairo
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group32 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $1,835
Was $1,559.75
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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