Best of Egypt

CAIRO

Cairo, Egypt

Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting. Meet your CEO and fellow travelers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards.

Santana Hotel

CAIRO/ASWAN

Cairo, Egypt

Head straight to the pyramids and soak in the history of these majestic structures. Tour the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx. Later, visit the Egyptian Museum to see more ancient artifacts.

Aswan, Egypt

In the evening, board an overnight train to Aswan. The overnight train is a modern air-conditioned sleeper, with twin-berth beds.

Breakfast, Dinner

Overnight Train

ASWAN

Aswan, Egypt

Enjoy some free time in the morning to browse the souk or walk along the Nile. Later, board a boat to reach one of the many Nile islands and visit a Nubian village. Walk around the small community, then enjoy a traditional dinner at a local home.

Breakfast, Dinner

Nile Hotel

ASWAN

Aswan, Egypt

Spend the day exploring Aswan. One of the most fascinating sights in the area is the Temple of Abu Simbel. Later, opt for a half-day tour of the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple. Visit the modern Nubian Museum to learn more about Aswan's local people.

Breakfast

Nile Hotel

ASWAN/KOM OMBO

Nile River, Egypt

Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca. Board the felucca and spend the rest of the day out on the river. Sleep onboard under the stars.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Felucca Overnight Sailing Excursion

KOM OMBO/LUXOR

Kom Ombo, Egypt

Enjoy a guided visit Kom Ombo Temple before driving to Luxor. En route, visit the Temple of Karnak. Once in Luxor, enjoy some free time to start exploring.

Breakfast

Susanna Hotel

LUXOR

Luxor, Egypt

Cross to the West Bank. Visit the massive 59ft high Colossi of Memnon, which is all that remains of an ancient temple. Descend down the narrow corridors and check out the tombs of the pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings. The Funerary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut literally seems to rise out of the surrounding limestone outcrops.

Enjoy lunch with a local family on the West bank of the Nile and then explore Luxor at your own pace.

Breakfast, Lunch

Susanna Hotel

LUXOR/CAIRO

Cairo, Egypt

Fly back to Cairo where the tour ends upon on arrival to the Cairo International Airport in the morning.

Breakfast

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