The Nile & Desert Adventure
Cairo welcomes visitors with an instant hit of culture shock, a dizzying labyrinth of streets, lanes and souks to explore, the call to prayer filling the air and the greatest treasures of the ancient world on your doorstep. After the capital’s chaotic charm, time on the Nile comes as soothing indulgence: cruise from beautiful Aswan to Luxor’s Valley of the Kings, explore ancient temples and become part of the great river’s rich, timeless way of life. Westwards, the White Desert blooms into life with a Dali-esque landscape of wind-sculpted monoliths: giant stone mushrooms and a mythic zoo of chalk animals populate this surreal, beguiling place, one of Egypt’s great secrets and utterly unforgettable by sunset. Exploring the fascinating oasis towns and taking a desert camel ride encapsulate the best of Egypt – a magically exotic adventure in the most alluring of lands.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | (Mon) Arrive in Cairo and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Visit pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum. |
| 3 | Explore the Khan al-Khalili Bazaar and Al Azhar Mosque. Overnight train to Aswan. |
| 4 | Visit the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Free time to explore the souk. |
| 5 | Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Board Nile cruise boat. |
| 6-7 | Sail to Luxor via the temples of Komombo and Edfu. Visit Karnak Temple. |
| 8 | Visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. |
| 9 | Drive from Luxor to Al Kharga Oasis, then on to Dakhla. |
| 10 | Visit the medieval town of Al-Qasr and ride camels into the desert. |
| 11-12 | Drive to Farafra Oasis and explore the White Desert and Black Desert then continue to Bahariya. |
| 13 | Drive to Cairo. |
| 14 | Tour ends in Cairo after breakfast (Sun). |
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At A Glance
Trip Length |
14 days |
Trip Code |
PGND |
Activities |
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| Culture (Moderate) | |
Minimum Passengers |
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| 6 people | |
Maximum Passengers |
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| 15 people | |
Countries Visited |
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| Egypt | |
Start City |
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| Cairo | |
End City |
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| Cairo | |
