Discover Ancient Egypt
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Join us on a 12-day adventure as we discover the Land of Pharaohs with its pyramids, bazaars, mummies, and catacombs. Lose yourself in the color and chaos of Cairo’s Khan al-Khalili Bazaar, stand at the feet of Abu Simbel’s monumental temples, set sail down the iconic Nile River, and get a birds-eye view of the Nile West Bank in a hot air balloon.
October 9-20, 2023
11 nights/ 12 days
Trip Cost $1995
(Double Occupancy - Single Rooms are available for an extra fee, but we provide free roommate matching for solo travelers where we pair you with a same-sex traveler)
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This itinerary is designed to showcase Egypt’s rich and varied culture while offering local connections and a deep experience. You’ll get off the beaten track and explore places with a certified Egyptologist guide and interact with locals in a way no other tour can offer. If you’re the kind of traveler who wants a deeper, more authentic travel experience, not a tour that just shows you pretty monuments, then this tour is for you.
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PLACES VISITED: Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Nile River
ACTIVITIES: Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Nile River
GROUP SIZE: 16 people max
PHYSICAL RATING: Level 3: Moderate
## Adventure Highlights
- Get an on-site ancient history lesson when visiting some of the world’s premier historical sites -- the Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Valley of the Kings -- with an expert local guide.
- Learn how to mount and ride a camel at the great pyramids of Giza.
- Set sail down the Nile -- one of the world’s most iconic rivers. Relax in comfort as scenes of everyday life in Egypt stream by and experience day turn into night from your sundeck.
- Enjoy the sunrise from a Hot Air Balloon over the West Bank of Luxor and get a birds-eye view over Karnak, Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and absorb the incredible scenery.
- Wander the treasure-filled halls of the Egyptian Museum and shop amid the maze in Cairo’s colorful Khan al-Khalili bazaar.
- Head underground and delve into the mysteries of the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa in Alexandria.
- Enjoy an overnight train journey as it rocks you to sleep and wake up in a new city.
## What's Included?
Accommodation as per itinerary in double/twin bedroom (5-nights 4-5* star hotel; 2-nights sleeper train; 4-nights on Nile River Cruise)
English-speaking certified Egyptologist guide
Meals: 11 Breakfasts, 8 Lunches, 6 Dinners
Overnight Train Cairo > Luxor and Aswan > Cairo
Private transportation as per itinerary
Airport transfers for arrival and departure
Meals specified in the itinerary
Entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the itinerary
Private Full-Day Tour to Great Pyramids - Sphinx & Sakkara
Visit the Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Visit Bibliotheca Alexandria
Tour to Pompey’s Pillar/ Citadel of Quait Bay/ Montazah Royal Gardens and Palaces
Tour of Egyptian Museum
Tour of Citadel of Saladin
Tour of Coptic and Islamic Cairo
Visit Karnak and Luxor Temples
Hot Air Balloon Ride over West Bank of Luxor
Visit Queen Hatchepsut Temple
Visit Kom Ombo Temple
Visit Abu Simbel Temple
Visit Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam
Visit Philae Island
## What's Excluded?
Airfare
Airport taxes and excess baggage fees
Beverages & Meals not specified
Gratuities for guide(s), driver, restaurants, and hotel staff
Anything not mentioned in the inclusions
Optional Activities
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Any Covid-19-related additional expenses
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$50 discount on your second trip
$100 discount on your third trip
10% discount on your fourth and all future trips
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