A wonderful journey of discovery through the Nile Valley. In Cairo, explore the outstanding Egyptian Museum, the pyramids and Sphinx, before travelling to Luxor to see the elaborate Karnak Temple. Browse the bazaars too, and visit the renowned Valley of the Kings and the splendid Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. A relaxing cruise takes us south, upriver along the timeless Nile. Along the way, disembark at the riverside temples at Edfu and Komombo, before arriving in the laid-back city of Aswan. wander its seductive streets and waterfront and perhaps take an optional excursion to the grand Abu Simbel. On return to Cairo, our final day is spent amongst the lively, evoctive medieval quarter, with visits to the 17th century Gayer Anderson Museum, the mosque of Ibn Tulun and the bustling Khan al-Khalili Bazaar.
Itinerary
| Day Number(s) | Title |
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| 1 | (Sat) Arrive Cairo and transfer to hotel. |
| 2 | Visit Egyptian Museum, pyramids and Sphinx. Sleeper train to Luxor. |
| 3 | Arrive Luxor. Horse-drawn carriages to Karnak Temple. Board Nile cruise boat. |
| 4 | Visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. |
| 5-6 | Sail to Aswan. Visit Edfu and Komombo Temples. |
| 7 | Free day in Aswan. Optional visit to Abu Simbel. Sleeper train to Cairo. |
| 8 | Arrive Cairo. Visit medieval quarter, including Gayer-Anderson Museum, Ibn Tulun Mosque and Khan al-Khalili bazaar. |
| 9 | Trip ends in Cairo this morning (Sun). |
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Trip Length |
9 days |
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| Culture (Easy) | |
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| Egypt | |
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| Cairo | |
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| Cairo | |
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