13 days tour

Alexandria & Ancient Egypt - 13 Days

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Alexandria & Ancient Egypt - 13 Days

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Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor Touring - Alexandria and the El Alamein Battlefields and museum 2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)

Guide

Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13 All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Meals

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners

Accommodation

8 nights 4-5 star hotels, 2 nights aboard felucca (open deck). If booking our Nile Cruise Upgrade, 7 nights 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)

Not included:

Others

International flights and visa Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Optional

Other activities and services not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Alexandria & Ancient Egypt - 13 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cairo

      Tuesday. Welcome to Egypt! On arrival at the airport youโ€™ll be transferred to our hotel to spend the rest of today exploring Cairo at leisure.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Alexandria Sightseeing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Alexandria Sightseeing

      Cairo - Alexandria. Discover the port city of Alexandria today as we drive to the Mediterranean coast. Weโ€™ll explore the ancient Roman catacombs, the largest of its kind in Egypt. The catacombs were only rediscovered in 1900, when a donkey accidentally fell into the access shaft. Our tour will also visit Pompeyโ€™s Pillar and the impressive Library of Alexandria (exterior) before we arrive at the Citadel of Qaitbay. This fortress was built on the site of the legendary Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The lighthouse was destroyed by a powerful earthquake in 1323AD and some of the same stones recovered from the ruins were used in the construction of this famous citadel.

  • Day 3 Day 3: El Alamein
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: El Alamein

      Alexandria - Cairo. Today we visit the sobering Commonwealth War Graves of El Alamein. Two bloody battles were fought here during the Second World War, which eventually saw the Allied forces defeat the Axis powers. This victory eliminated the threat to Egypt and the strategically important Suez Canal. Around 13,000 Allied soldiers were killed in battle. Weโ€™ll pay our respects to the fallen soldiers and explore the El Alamein Military Museum to learn more about the battles fought here. The museum also houses original war vehicles, weapons and uniforms. After the visit, we return to Cairo.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Free Time In Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Free Time In Cairo

      Today is free to explore Egyptโ€™s capital as you please. You may wish to join our morning Backstreets of Cairo tour, which will take you to some of the lesser known sights in the city. Visit the hub of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution in Tahrir Square, wander down El Moez Street and explore the famous cave church of St Simon.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza & Saqqara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza & Saqqara

      Today we explore Egyptโ€™s most famous attraction, with a visit to the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. The only surviving of the Ancient Wonders of the World, the pyramids are also the oldest. Gaze in awe at the colossal structures - the largest of the pyramids, Cheops, was the tallest man-made building on Earth for 3,800 years. After our tour we continue to the necropolis of Saqqara to see the famous stepped Pyramid of Zhoser, which dates back to 2700BC. A visit to a government supervised Papyrus Museum will also be made at some point during today.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Grand Egyptian Museum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Grand Egyptian Museum

      Cairo - Aswan. On todayโ€™s excursion we visit the Grand Egyptian Museum. This newly opened site is just 2km from the pyramids and is home to a vast collection of artefacts from across ancient Egyptโ€™s diverse history. Many of the exhibits have never been on public display before and many more have been recalled to the museum from across Egypt and the rest of the world. There is a full exhibition dedicated to the treasures of Tutankhamun and the museum makes use of modern technology including virtual reality. After our guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum we head over to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to visit the fascinating Royal Mummiesโ€™ Hall, where the mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are on display. Then thereโ€™s time to relax back at the hotel before we board the night train to Aswan this evening. Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility weโ€™ll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Aswan & Philae Temple
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Aswan & Philae Temple

      We arrive in Aswan this morning and visit the beautiful Philae Temple. Weโ€™ll take a boat out into the Nile and sail to Agilkia Island to explore the site. The temple was carefully relocated from its original location to Agilkia in the 1960s, as part of a UNESCO project to save it from rising water levels after the flooding of Lake Nasser. Our final stop today is a perfume oil emporium and this evening is free to explore Aswan at leisure - perhaps check out the vibrant market.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Optional Abu Simbel & Felucca Sailing
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Optional Abu Simbel & Felucca Sailing

      Aswan - Nile felucca cruise. This morning thereโ€™s an optional trip to Abu Simbel, the famous temple built by Ramses II and guarded by 4 colossal statues of the pharaoh himself. Later, we board our traditional felucca for a 2 night cruise down the mighty Nile. If sailing by felucca is not your style, consider upgrading to a 5 star luxury Nile Cruise, please see the tab above for prices. For more information about Nile Cruising please click here.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Felucca Sailing & Kom Ombo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Felucca Sailing & Kom Ombo

      Nile felucca cruise - Kom Ombo. Relax onboard the felucca as it makes its way downriver. This afternoon weโ€™ll dock near Kom Ombo and visit the famous symmetrical temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus and the crocodile god Sobek. We then return to the felucca for our final night onboard.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Luxor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Luxor

      Kom Ombo - Luxor. Disembark the felucca today as we drive to Luxor, where the rest of the day can be spent at leisure. This evening, thereโ€™s an optional excursion to Luxor Temple, which is beautifully illuminated by hundreds of lights at night.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Valley Of The Kings
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Valley Of The Kings

      Luxor - Cairo. Enter the lavishly decorated tombs of famous pharaohs today as we visit the Valley of the Kings. Gaze at the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut - Egyptโ€™s second female pharaoh. Later, discover the majestic Karnak Temple, one of the largest religious buildings in the world. The temple took 1,500 years to complete and features contributions from around 30 different pharaohs. Marvel at the giant columns of Hypostyle Hall before we return to Cairo on the night train this evening.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Free Time In Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Free Time In Cairo

      We arrive back in Cairo where today is free for you to relax or explore Egyptโ€™s capital at leisure. You can opt to visit Khan el Khalili bazaar, the ideal place for some last minute souvenir shopping.

  • Day 13 Day 13: Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 13: Cairo

      Sunday. Our tour ends today with an included departure transfer to the airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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