Adventures around Egypt

## LUXOR & ASWAN EXPEDITION

Ancient Temples · Nile Roads & Island Secrets

### Departure — Night Train to Upper Egypt

Transport: Night sleeper train
Route: Cairo → Luxor → Aswan → Cairo
Style: Slow exploration · Sacred sites · Adventure pacing
🌙 Travel as the explorers once did — asleep while the land shifts.

## DAY 1 — LUXOR | Temples of the Living Gods

Theme: Power, light, and divine order

• Morning visit to Karnak Temple
• Hypostyle Hall
• Sacred lake
• Processional avenues
• Afternoon rest / hotel time
• Night visit to Luxor Temple
• Illuminated columns
• Night atmosphere & silence

🗿 Stone glows differently after dark.

## DAY 2 — LUXOR | Nature & Stillness

Theme: The afterlife and eternity

• Optional: Sunrise hot air balloon over the West Bank
• Visit to Valley of the Kings
• Exploration of Temple of Hatshepsut
• Visit to Medinet Habu

🏺 Walls speak of journeys beyond death.

## DAY 3 — OVERLAND JOURNEY | Luxor → Edfu → Kom Ombo

Theme: The road between worlds

• Departure by car, following the Nile south
• Visit to Temple of Edfu
• Continue to Kom Ombo Temple
• Arrival in Aswan in the evening

🚗 Villages, palms, and timeless river life.

## DAY 4 — ASWAN | Islands, Water & Secrets

Theme: Balance, magic, and closure

• Boat visit to Philae Temple
• Return to the island
• Ritual-style ending / reveal

🗝 An ending written on water.

## DAY 5 — ASWAN | Nature & Stillness

Theme: Rest and presence

• Free day to enjoy Aswan’s nature
• Optional:
• Felucca sailing
• River walks
• Café time & photography

🌿 After temples, the river teaches silence.

## DAY 6 — NUBIA & Return

Theme: Culture, color & farewell

• Visit to Nubian Village
• Local shopping & crafts
• Evening departure by night train back to Cairo

🌅 The journey closes where it began.

## Packing List

### 👕 Clothing & Comfort

• Comfortable, breathable clothing
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Slippers / sandals
• Light jacket or layer (cool mornings & evenings)

### 🌊 Water & Nature

• Bathing suit
• Towel

### ☀️ Sun & Protection

• Sunscreen
• Hat
• Sunglasses
• Insect repellent

### 📷 Tech & Essentials

• Camera or waterproof GoPro (if available)
• Power bank (recommended)
• Portable speaker (optional)

### 🍫 Energy & Snacks

• Snacks (nuts, energy bars, etc.)
• Electrolytes (optional but helpful)

## Pricing & Booking

### 🌞 Early Bird Price

• USD 800 per person
  (Valid for bookings confirmed before 5 January)

### 💼 Regular Price

• USD 900 per person
  (For bookings confirmed after 5 January)

### 💛 Couple Discount

• USD 100 off per couple
  (USD 50 per person when booking together)

### ✅ What’s Included

• Accommodation in a private villa in Luxor, directly on the Nile
  (River views from windows and/or balconies)
• Accommodation in an eco-lodge on a Nile island in Aswan, directly on the river
• Daily breakfast
• All transportation during the program
  (night sleeper train, private car, boats)
• Private guide throughout the journey
• All entrance fees to the sites included in the program
  (Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Medinet Habu, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Philae)
• Curated itinerary & immersive treasure hunt experience

### ❌ What’s Not Included

• Optional / extra activities
  (e.g. hot air balloon, additional sailing experiences, etc.)
• Personal expenses
• Tips for guides, drivers and local staff

## Important Notes

• Group size is limited to 12 travelers
• Booking is confirmed only after payment of the deposit
• Prices are per person unless stated otherwise
• In the unlikely case the trip does not reach the minimum number of participants, all payments will be refunded in full

## Deposit & Cancellation Policy

### 🔐 Deposit

• A 50% deposit is required to confirm your booking
• The deposit is non-refundable
• Your spot is secured only after the deposit is received

Because this is a small, curated group with limited places, deposits are necessary to cover accommodation, transport, and advance reservations.

### ❌ Cancellation Policy

• Cancellations after booking confirmation:
• The 50% deposit is non-refundable
• Cancellations within 14 days of departure:
• The full amount is non-refundable