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Felucca Explorer & Red Sea - 11 days

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Tour Overview

From Cairo and the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza, to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, discover the wonders of ancient Egypt and spend two days sailing the Nile onboard a traditional felucca. End your adventure with a relaxing Red Sea beach break in Hurghada, on this value-packed 11-day Egyptian escapade.

Start

Cairo

End

Cairo

Destination

Cairo

Days

11

Pace

Medium

Range

Essentials

Max Group Size

Min 15 - Max 32

Min Age

15

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Trip Code: ESSFELRS

Trip Highlights

Why you'll love this trip

  • Hurghada - Enjoy R&R by the Red Sea, soak up the sunshine, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters

  • Cairo - Visit the legendary pyramids and Sphinx on the Giza Plateau and see the King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum

  • Luxor's West Bank - Marvel at the exquisitely decorated pharaohs' tombs in the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and visit the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

  • Luxor - Explore the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night

  • Aswan - Take a scenic boat ride out to Agilika Island to explore the beautiful Philae Temple and stroll around Aswan's colourful souks

  • 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
7 nights 3 - 4 star hotels and 2 nights aboard a felucca (open deck)
Red Sea beach break in Hurghada
1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (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
Entrance Fees: USD$100-120pp, paid in local currency

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

Duration11 days
StartCairo
EndCairo
StyleGroup Tours
Max Group32 people

Pricing

Starting from
AUD $2,825
Was $2,401.25
per person
✓ Best available price

Dates and availability

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