Amazing Egypt By Felucca (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Amazing Egypt By Felucca (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Amazing Egypt By Felucca (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
10 Days Starting and ending in Cairo
Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor Felucca Tour, Kom Umbu, Luxor, Edfu
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 42
Age range:
18-59
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Amazing Egypt is filled with unparalleled history, ancient wonders and legends. Discover the famous city of Alexandria and visit the Great Lighthouse and the Great Library. After roaming vibrant Cairo bazaars, soak in the Pyramids and all their 4,600-year glory before you meet the Sphinx. Hop on board a traditional felucca for a complete Nile experience while sailing by temples and obelisks. Fly over Luxor valley and hail the pharaohs at the Valley of the King.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Included Activities Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities Group Dinner on Cruise - 450 EGP
Day 2 : Cairo, Alexandria, Cairo
Location: Alexandria, Cairo, Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine, we’re travelling back in time to the home of ancient knowledge. Depart for Alexandria, the second largest city in Egypt and walk the ruins one of the largest and most significant libraries ever on earth. The Great Library of Alexandria stood for decades as the universal capital of knowledge and learning for all ancient scholars. Stand where the Lighthouse of Alexandria once stood, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the tallest structure men has seen for centuries. Alexandria is a must-see for all travellers alike! Once you get your daily dose of history and ancient culture, return to Cairo for overnight stay.
Included Activities Sightseeing of Alexandria
Entrance Fees Alexandria Library 70 EGP
Catacombs 80 EGPPompey's Pillar 80 EGPCitadel 60 EGP
Day 3 : Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. After everyone has had their dose of awe, we’ll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid
Entrance Fees
Giza Pyramids/Sphinx – 540 EGP
Sakkara Pyramid – 450 EGP
Day 4 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check in at 5.30pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Included Activities
Aswan City tour
Sightseeing of Philae Temple
Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan
Optional Activities
Nubian Dinner – 32 USD
Entrance Fees
Philae Temple – 450 EGP
Day 5 : Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Time to explore Aswan, famed for its skilled artisans and the Unfinished Obelisk. Take a short motorboat ride to reach the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. Early in the morning you can join the optional trip to the gorgeous Abu Simbel, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a must-do for all keen on history and mythology. Later in the afternoon, embark your felucca to cruise on the Nile.
Included Activities Sightseeing of Aswan and Philae Temple
Sailing On The Felucca
Optional Activities Abu Simbel - 94 USD
Entrance Fees Philae Temple - 180 EGP
Day 6 : Felucca Cruise On The Nile
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals swimming and fishing. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play beach-ball with locals and prepare for a locally-prepared feast.
Included Activities Sailing on the Felucca
Day 7 : Felucca Cruise On The Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Location: Luxor Felucca Tour, Kom Umbu, Luxor, Edfu
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca. Start off the day with a visit to the Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. As you get your dose of marvel, ride to Luxor and check into the hotel. After a refreshing break, brace for the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the great god Amun. The temple was built on top of a smaller structure dating back to 14th century BC!
Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
Entrance Fees Edfu Temple - 180 EGPKomombo Temple - 140 EGPLuxor Temple - 160 EGP
Day 8 : Luxor, Cairo
Location: Cairo, Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The West Bank of the Nile awaits with the incredible Valley of the Kings. Also known as “City of the Dead”, it's home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. As you’d expect, here lied the famous mummy of Tutankhamun III. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is the next stop. As you try to break the spell of ancient wonders, drive to Cairo for overnight stay.
Included Activities Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings
Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD
Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings - 244 EGPQueen Hatshepsut - 142 EGP
Day 9 : Cairo City Tour
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Cairo
Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin
Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
Sightseeing of Hanging Church
Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Entrance Fees
Egyptian Museum – 480 EGP
Citadel of Saladin – 450 EGP
Day 10 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates. Check-out of the hotel in Cairo (11:00am) and catch the transfer to the airport at the end of your tour. Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 and 4 star hotels, traditional felucca boat.
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Airport Transfer
From Cairo Airport to the Cairo Hotel on day one and return transfer.
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Meals
9 Breakfasts | 2 Lunches | 2 Dinners
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Transportation
Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus | Donkey (Valley of the Kings)
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Guide
Services of experienced Egyptologist guides
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Train ( Sleeper Cabin )
2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth)
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Felucca Sailing
Nile sailing on traditional felucca boat
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Crew
Services of experienced felucca crew
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Free Wifi
Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi access ( where available )
What's Not Included
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Travel Insurance
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Tips and gestures
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £
Check out our Q&As
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No passenger under the age of 18
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Arrival and Departure transfers on first and last day of the trip
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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What is the maximum group size?
Average group size is around 12-42 people
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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