Overview
8 Days and 7 nights tour package made for your needs, adventure, budget and covering the most important attractions in Egypt. 2 nights in Cairo hotels, Visit the pyramids of Giza. traveling from Cairo to Aswan by the train, a night in a home-stay in Aswan, overnight on Felluca ( traditional Egyptian boat.)in the Nile river sailing from Aswan. Visit Luxor and overnight in A home stay. travel back to Cairo by the sleeper train, Visit Saqqara and overnight in Cairo.
Tour Info
- Duration: 8 days , 7 nights
- Departure time and location: 24/7 Cairo
- Return time and location: 24/7 Cairo
- Package category: Adventure Tour Package
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Meet and assist at Cairo Airport, transfer to the hotel.
- Day 2: Sightseeing in Giza and travel to Aswan.
- Day 3: Arrival in Aswan, visit Aswan, Overnight in a home-stay.
- Day 4: Sailing in the Nile River by Boat and overnight on Felluca.
- Day 5: travel to Luxor, Overnight in a home-stay
- Day 6: Visit Luxor and travel back to Cairo by train.
- Day 7: Visit Saqqara and Overnight in a 3 stars hotel in Cairo
- Day 8: Departure.
What to Expect
- Visit the Pyramids of Giza.
- Experience the home-stay in Aswan. Walk in the Aswan Market
- Overnight by on Fellucca ( the traditional Boat in Aswan)
- Visit the Valley of Kings in Luxor and Experience the real life in Luxor
- Explore Saqqara necropolis
Gifts
- Each participant will receive a bottle of water and a can of soda to enjoy throughout the on-ground tours.
More About Adventure for Youth
- Ground transportation: Modern New A/C cars, buses, and mini-buses will be used for ground transportation during your tours.
- Train from Cairo to Aswan: The nighttime train is modern and air-conditioned, featuring twin-berth beds. Each cabin has a sink, and there is a common restroom at the end of each carriage. Basic airline-style tray meals for dinner and breakfast are included. You can also purchase drinks in your compartment or visit the bar car for socializing.
- Felluca: You'll be aboard a Fellucca for overnight ( Traditional boat)
- Flights: Domestic flights operated by EgyptAir and AirCairo will be used for air travel within Egypt.
Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, your tour guide will be waiting for you at the arrivals terminal. Look for a sign with your name on it, as they will be there to assist you through the arrival process. They will then drive you to your hotel where you can check in and settle in for your first night in Cairo. The rest of the day is at your leisure to relax and enjoy your initial experience in the city.
As you're transferred to your hotel in Cairo, your tour guide will provide you with general information about the city and address any questions you may have. They can also offer recommendations for nearby restaurants or popular tourist attractions to explore during your free time in Cairo.
You'll be staying in a 3-star hotel with bed and breakfast included. Please note that check-in typically begins after 02:00 pm.
Additionally, you have the option to enhance your Cairo experience with optional tours, including:
1. Cairo by Night
2. Quad Safari
3. The Light Show of the Pyramids
These tours can provide you with unique and exciting experiences in Cairo, allowing you to explore the city and its attractions in different ways. Enjoy your stay!
Following your hotel check-out, your adventure continues as you embark on a journey to explore some of Egypt's most iconic landmarks. Your itinerary includes visits to the Pyramids of Giza, Following with a traditional Lunch ( Koshari) then you will have a free walking in Khan El Khalili bazaar, Then, it's time to head to the train station, where you'll catch a train to Aswan. Your journey is filled with fascinating experiences, and there's more to come as you continue your adventure in Egypt.
Visiting the Pyramids of Giza
You will start your day with the most important attraction in Egypt where you will be guided for 3 hours with 3 stops in the Pyramids area, 1st stop will be by the remain one of the ancient 7 wonders, the 2nd stop will be a panoramic view of the 3 Pyramids with opportunity of important activity ( the camel riding) with additional cost, then you will visit the temple of valley where you will stand by the great Sphinx.
Lunch in a Local restaurant.
After finishing the Pyramids tour, you will be taken to the most famous restaurant of the traditional Egyptian food (Koshari). where you will enjoy a delightful lunch.
Walking in Khan El Khalili Bazaar.
After Lunch, you will be taken to Explore the Egyptian bazaar and having fun with the Egyptian vendors, as they will invite you to visit their bazaars in funny way, free walking for 1 hour and you'll be transported to the train station, where you'll embark on a train journey to Aswan, continuing your enchanting Egyptian adventure.
Optional tours:
Visiting the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, 40$ per person, minimum 2 People.
Your overnight adventure on a train to Aswan promises a unique experience as you continue your Egyptian journey. Here are some key details about this leg of your trip:
- Accommodation: You'll be spending the night on a modern, air-conditioned sleeper train with twin-berth beds. While there is no shower in the cabin, each cabin does have a sink for your convenience.
- Meals: During the train journey, you'll be provided with a basic airline-style tray meal for both dinner and breakfast. These meals are included in your tour package.
- Additional Information: The train offers a comfortable and convenient way to travel, with attendants available to offer drinks in your compartment at an extra cost. There is also a bar car where you can socialize and enjoy refreshments.
- Guide: Throughout your journey, your knowledgeable guide will be on hand to provide detailed information about each site you visit and answer any questions you may have. Transportation between the various sites will also be arranged to ensure a seamless and efficient experience for all participants.
As you embark on this overnight train journey, you'll have the opportunity to rest and recharge before continuing your exploration of Egypt's wonders in Aswan.
Around 10:00 am you will arrive to Aswan train station, your guide will meet you and transfer you,You will travel to an oil and perfume shop to gain insight into the historical and cultural significance of fragrant plants in Egypt. Later, you have the choice of going on an excursion to the Philae Temple Complex, where the Temple of Isis (the goddess of health, marriage, and knowledge) was moved from its original location in the 1960s to escape the rising waters of the Nile. In the afternoon, you may take a kayak and paddle down the Nile for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Put your feet up and take in the sights as you float down the waterways of history. A supper with a local family in a Nubian hamlet is an available alternative.
Walking in Aswan Bazaar
Enjoy 1 hour walking in Aswan bazaar, where you will have fun of bargaining with vendors, Also you will visit an Oil merchant.
Optional tour to Philae temple
The Philae Temple, situated on the island of Philae in the Nile River near Aswan, Egypt, holds great religious significance as it was dedicated to the gods Isis, Osiris, and Horus. This temple complex is renowned for its exquisite ancient Egyptian architectural design. During your visit, your knowledgeable tour guide will ensure you have an enjoyable and informative experience exploring this magnificent temple.
Overnight in home-stay.
Meals: Breakfast.
Optional tours:
Visiting Philae temple, by 40$ pp, minimum 2.
Visiting the Nubian village and having a dinner, 50 $ pp, minimum 2 people.
You are free to do as you wish this morning in Aswan. If you're up for getting up (very) early, the trip to Abu Simbel, a temple cut from a cliff face and dedicated to the afterlife of Pharaoh Ramses II, is well worth the bleary eyes. The cheapest way to get there is to rent a minivan with your other travelers and drive the three hours. At the very least, you'll want two hours to take it all in before traveling back to Aswan to spend the evening at your leisure. Eat some Egyptian falafel (ful wa ta'ameya) with some warm pita and salad and wash it down with some mint tea.
Optional tour to Visit Abu Simbel temples.
Get up early morning, travel to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel, it takes 3 hours to reach there, visit the unique temple of the Ramses the great, then back to the Felluca.
Accommodation a night on a Felucca.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.
After the breakfast on board of the Fellucca, you will check-out, and be transferred to Luxor by a Private A/C vehicle, during the way to Luxor, and as you go through the villages and towns, you can add to your itinerary 2 important stops to visit the Komombo and Edfu temple with Extra 30$ per person per one temple. upon arriving to Luxor, you will spend a night in a home-stay, you will enjoy a complementary dinner with a local family.
Optional tour to visit Kom Ombo temple
The Kom Ombo Temple is a marvel of design, characterized by its perfect symmetry along the main axis. It features two connected hypostyle halls adorned with carvings of two deities on each side, as well as twin sanctuaries and entrances.
Historically, this temple was associated with two separate priesthoods. The right (eastern) side was dedicated to Sobek, while the left (western) side was devoted to the God Haroeris.
Optional tour to Visit Edfu temple
The Edfu Temple, located in the city of Edfu, Egypt, is a significant temple dedicated to the god Horus. This ancient Egyptian architectural marvel boasts intricate carvings and finely crafted reliefs that provide valuable insights into the rituals and religious practices of the era.
Accommodation: a night in a home stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Optional tours:
Kom Ombo Temple by 30 $ pp.
Edfu temple by 30 $ pp.
Karnak light show by 50 $ pp.
Proceed immediately to the West Bank, which is located a short distance away. Visit three different burial sites in the Valley of the Kings, as well as the possibility of exploring the tomb of Tutankhamun, which was thought to be lost for many years. Continue on to the Colossi of Memnon, where you will find two enormous sculptures of Pharaoh Amenhotep III. These monuments may cause you to question whether or not uploading pictures to Instagram twice a day is indeed the pinnacle of narcissism. You and your other travelers have the option of concluding your journey across the West Bank by paying a visit to the tomb of Hatshepsut, who rose to the position of pharaoh after marrying her half-brother, a practice that was not all that unusual during that era. If your fellow travelers are up for it, you can choose to make this visit.There will be time for you to fit in a visit to the Luxor Temple before you board your overnight train to Cairo, provided that you still have some energy left.
The Valley of Kings
You'll have the opportunity to explore three significant tombs in the King's Valley, which hold a similar level of historical importance as the Giza Pyramids. It's important to note that certain tombs, such as King Tut's and Ramses II's Tomb, may require additional fees to manage visitor numbers and ensure preservation. If you wish to visit these specific tombs, please inform your guide, who will assist you accordingly. These tombs offer remarkable insights into ancient Egyptian culture and history, and the extra charges contribute to their ongoing preservation for the benefit of future generations.
Memnon Colossi
The statues found within Amenhotep III's temple are a testament to the exceptional preservation and the grandeur of his reign. After our visit to the Queen's Temple, we took a brief pause to capture these statues' intricate details, contemplating the reverence and admiration they surely commanded during their prime. Following this enriching experience, we headed back to the ship for a well-deserved break and a delightful lunch.
Optional tour to the temple of the queen Hatshepsut.
Following your visit to the Memnon Colossi, you can add the queen Hatshipsut temple to your itinerary with 35$ extra. you'll have the opportunity to explore the remarkable Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This grand temple, dedicated to the illustrious queen, boasts impressive colonnades and intricate reliefs that exemplify the marvels of ancient Egyptian architecture. As you stroll through its halls, you'll be captivated by the vivid tales depicted on the walls, showcasing Queen Hatshepsut's remarkable achievements and enduring legacy. It's a truly awe-inspiring experience.
Optional tour to the Karnak temples
If you still have power, you can add to your package the visit to the most important complex of temples in Egypt by 35$ per person, this time to the awe-inspiring Karnak complex, home to the most significant temple in ancient Egypt. This sprawling 200-acre architectural marvel boasts magnificent columns, towering obelisks, and majestic statues. As you explore this historic site, prepare to be transported back in time, immersing yourself in the grandeur and spiritual importance of ancient Egyptian civilization. This visit promises to be a captivating and enlightening experience.
Your overnight adventure on a train to Aswan promises a unique experience as you continue your Egyptian journey. Here are some key details about this leg of your trip:
- Accommodation: You'll be spending the night on a modern, air-conditioned sleeper train with twin-berth beds. While there is no shower in the cabin, each cabin does have a sink for your convenience.
- Meals: During the train journey, you'll be provided with a basic airline-style tray meal for both dinner and breakfast. These meals are included in your tour package.
Upon arriving to Cairo train station, you will be met with your tour guide who will pick you up and transfer you to visit Saqqara complex, than travel back to your hotel for overnight.
Visiting Saqqara
Sakkara offers a fascinating window into the traditional burial customs of the old and middle kingdoms of ancient Egypt. As you explore this historic site, you'll encounter two remarkable highlights.
First, you'll have the privilege of marveling at the Step Pyramid of Djoser, an architectural masterpiece that stands as a testament to the creativity and ingenuity of ancient Egyptian civilization. This pyramid is an iconic representation of the artistry and engineering prowess of its time.
Additionally, you'll explore the Complex of Zusar, an expansive burial ground that houses numerous tombs and mastabas. Here, you'll gain insights into the elaborate rituals and beliefs that revolved around the concept of the afterlife in ancient Egypt. This exploration provides a deeper understanding of the social hierarchy and religious practices that were integral to the culture of that era.
Sakkara promises to be a captivating and educational experience, offering a glimpse into the rich tapestry of ancient Egyptian history and culture.
You'll be staying in a 3-star hotel with bed and breakfast included. Please note that check-in typically begins after 02:00 pm.
Additionally, you have the option to enhance your Cairo experience with optional tours, including:
1. Cairo by Night
2. Quad Safari
3. The Light Show of the Pyramids
Upon check-out, when we pick you up and transport you to the airport, your tour package will conclude. Our skilled drivers will ensure a smooth and comfortable journey, enabling you to relax and savor your last moments at the destination before heading back home. Additionally, our team will be on hand to assist with any final travel arrangements or questions you may have, guaranteeing a hassle-free departure from the airport.
Accommodation:
Non
Meals:
Breakfast
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Private pick-up and drop-off.
- All ground transfers.
- 7 Nights Accommodations ( 2 nights in a 3 stars hotel in Cairo, 2 night in a cabin of the sleeper train, a night in a home-stay in Aswan, a night on a Felluca, a night in a home stay in Luxor, )
- Entrance fee to the mentioned sights in the itinerary.
- Return train tickets Cairo/ Aswan, Luxor/Cairo
- Private Guide.
- Food and beverage as mentioned in the itinerary.
Exclusions
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- International airfare.
- Entry visa.
- Any additional attractions not listed in the package.
- Personal expenses.
- Tips.
- Drinks.
- Optional tours.
Current Season Price Details
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Deposit
50 % of the total booking amount