Overview
Itinerary
Welcome to Cairo! Your family will be met by our representative and transferred to the hotel to spend tonight at leisure.
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 we'll visit the Egyptian Museum instead. (B)
Today, we visit the legendary pyramids and iconic Sphinx at Giza Plateau. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World. Gaze in awe at the largest of the three great pyramids - Cheops, constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks it took more than 20 years to construct. We explore this area on foot and there's the opportunity to venture inside one of the great pyramids. The afternoon is free to relax by the hotel pool with your family or independently explore Cairo before we take the comfortable overnight sleeper train to Aswan. (B/D)
This morning we arrive into Aswan and take a boat out to Agilika Island to visit the beautiful Philae Temple. After exploring this famous site we make a stop at a perfume oil emporium, the rest of the day is free for you to relax, enjoy the hotel facilities or take a stroll along the riverside corniche and explore.
This evening, we'll visit the Aswan market and enjoy the smells of herbs and spices being sold by the local tradespeople. (B)
Today we enjoy a sailing trip aboard a traditional felucca (small wooden sailing boat) as we cruise the mighty Nile to Elephantine Island. During our guided walk of the island discover many archaeological sites and pay a visit to a local school (if open) before enjoying lunch and some family time back on board.
This afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure or join our optional excursion to the fascinating Nubian Museum. The museum is home to more than 3,000 artefacts and scale models from across Egypt's ancient history, from the Pharaohs to the Romans. (B/L)
This morning we take a motorboat across the river to the west bank of the Nile, where we enjoy a camel ride across the desert sands to the 7th century Monastery of St Simeon. We explore this site before bidding farewell to Aswan and travelling to Luxor, stopping en route to visit the temple of Kom Ombo. The northern half of this temple was dedicated to the falcon god Horus, whilst the southern half was dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. The two are perfectly symmetrical and you'll think you're seeing double as we explore. (B)
The day continues with an afternoon trip to the colossal Karnak Temple, which took 1,500 years to complete. Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks and the vast Hypostle Hall with its gargantuan columns has to be seen to be believed, it's a great place play hide and seek with the kids! This evening can be spent at leisure with your family, or you can join our optional tour of Luxor Temple, which is beautifully illuminated at night. (B)
Today your Egyptian adventure comes to an end - after breakfast we'll transfer you and your clan to the airport for your onward flight. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- Cairo – Discover the treasures of King Tut at the Egyptian Museum and see the mummies of mighty pharaohs at the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
- The Great Pyramids – Enjoy a tour of this legendary Ancient Wonder of the World and gaze at the iconic Sphinx
- Aswan – Sail the Nile to Elephantine Island aboard a traditional felucca sailboat and visit a local school
- Monastery of St Simeon - Ride a camel across the rolling desert sands to this 7th century monastery
- Luxor - Uncover the tombs of pharaohs at the Valley of the Kings and explore the vast Karnak Temple complex
- Kom Ombo - Visit the perfectly symmetrical Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo and see a mummified crocodile
- Breakfast daily, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Economy flight from Luxor to Cairo
- Aswan - Camel ride to St Simeon's Monastery
- Felucca sailing on the Nile and visit to Elephantine Island
- Airport arrival and departure transfer, day 1 and day 9
- Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan and Luxor
- Guided excursions to the Pyramids of Giza, Egyptian Museum, Philae Temple, Aswan Market, Kom Ombo Temple, the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple
- Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide, degree qualified in Egyptology
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
- 7 nights 4-5 star hotels
- 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (private 2 berth sleeper cabin) including meals
- Oasis Hotel (Cairo)
- Sleeper Train (Cairo)
- Tolip Hotel (Aswan)
- Aracan Eatabe Luxor Hotel (Luxor)
- Excludes International flights and visa
- Excludes Tip for your tour guide. We recommend USD$50 per adult for the entire tour. Tipping your tour guide is an entirely personal gesture
- Excludes Entrance Fees: Adult USD$90-110pp / Child USD$50-60pp, paid in local currency
Brochure
On The Go Worldwide (2024)
Availability
USD
A definite departure means minimum numbers have been reached for this departure to operate. Your Global Journeys Travel Advisor will check the availability of your departure date when you enquire. Additional savings may apply. T&C’s apply.
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by On The Go Tours. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from On The Go Tours. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.
Similar Tours
