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With ancient wonders, infinite deserts and the mighty Nile, Egypt can seem like it's from another place in time. When you are exploring the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza, sailing into the sunset on the Nile River, or riding a camel through the desert, take a second to embrace the moment, as in Egypt it is as if time has stood still.
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9 days
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8 - 20 spots
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Double occupancy in 3-star hotels (single rooms available)
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8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 5 Dinners
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TrovaTrip will provide 3 transfers from Cairo International Airport (CAI) , between 8 AM and 5 PM
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TrovaTrip will provide 2 transfers to Cairo International Airport (CAI) on the last day
Activities Included
- Pyramids of Giza Visit
- Pyramid Camel Ride
- The Sphinx Visit
- Egyptian Museum Tour
- Pyramid of Saqqara Visit
- Zoser Step Pyramid Visit
- Memphis Outdoor Museum Entrance Fee
- First Class Sleeper Train: Cairo - Aswan
- Nubian Dinner Party
- Overnight Sailing Adventure on the Nile River
- Karnak Temple Tour
- Valley of the Kings Tour
- Hatshepsut Temple Visit
- Colossi of Memnon
- Luxor Home Cooked Lunch
- Domestic Flight: Luxor - Cairo
Other Inclusions
- Double occupancy in 3-star hotels
- Local Guide throughout trip
- All city transfers
- Arrival airport transfer (until 5 pm on first day)
- Departure airport transfer (morning of last day)
Exclusions
- International flights
- Food and alcohol (except as noted)
- Visas and travel insurance
- Airport transfers outside of designated times
- Tips for Guides
Itinerary
Day 1
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Day 1
Welcome to Egypt, a county famous for its ancient civilization and majestic monuments. Settle in and get ready for an incredible week.
transfer
1 HOUR
Airport Transfer
meal
dinner
Get to know the group! Your welcome dinner at a local restaurant is included.
accommodation
Pharaohs Hotel
Overnight in Cairo
Day 2
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Day 2
Today you will experience some of the world's most famous structures, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. You will have a chance to hop on a camel to get the best views and photo opportunities in the historical park. In the afternoon you will head back to the city and visit the Egyptian Museum.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
1 HOUR
Pyramids of Giza Visit
Travel to arguably the most recognizable structures in the world – the Great Pyramids of Giza. Instantly familiar yet retaining a mystique and power, getting up close to these incredible pharaonic tombs are captivating.
activity
1 HOUR
Pyramid Camel Ride
Approach the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx by camel, with panoramic views across the dunes.
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1 HOUR
The Sphinx Visit
The Great Sphinx of Giza, a limestone statue of a mythical reclining sphinx, might be one of the world's most recognizable structures. Get up close and personal to this wonder of the world.
activity
1 HOUR
Egyptian Museum Tour
One of the world's great museums, home to a stupendous collection of antiquities and the perfect introduction to your tour, exhibiting many of the region's treasures. Your expert Guide will take you through Egypt's rich and fascinating dynastic history.
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Pharaohs Hotel
Overnight in Cairo
Day 3
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Day 3
Today you will head to the vast ancient burial ground of Saqqara to explore the outer pyramids. You will visit the Pyramid of Zoser, the oldest step pyramid in history. You will then visit the first capital of the Old Kingdom of Egypt, Memphis. In the evening, you will board the 1st class sleeper train for a train journey to the Nubian city of Aswan.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
3 HOURS
Pyramid of Saqqara Visit
Located approximately 30 km south of modern-day Cairo, Saqqara is a vast, ancient burial ground in Egypt with the world's oldest standing step pyramid.
activity
1 HOUR
Zoser Step Pyramid Visit
The step pyramid of Zoser is the oldest known pyramid dating to 2700 BC. Lose your mind thinking about the enormous size of these sarcophagi, and how the ancient Egyptians managed to bring them here!
activity
1 HOUR
Memphis Outdoor Museum Entrance Fee
Immerse yourself in ancient history with a trip out to Memphis, the first capital of Egypt and the Old Kingdom after the unification of upper & lower Egypt, which dates to 3200 BC.
activity
8 HOURS
First Class Sleeper Train: Cairo - Aswan
Hop aboard an overnight sleeper train and travel through Egypt and through time the old-fashioned way.
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First Class Sleeper Train
Overnight on the First Class Sleeper Train
Day 4
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Day 4
You will arrive in the Nubian city of Aswan where you will have the day to relax and explore the city on the Nile. In the evening, you will have a Nubian-style dinner with locals where you can immerse yourself in the culture. In the evening, you will have a Nubian style dinner with locals where you can immerse yourself in the culture.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
3 HOURS
Nubian Dinner Party
In the evening you will enjoy the warm hospitality (and cuisine) of the locals. You will also be treated to some Nubian dancing, and may even have the chance to try some moves yourself.
meal
dinner
Nubian Dinner Party
accommodation
Obelisk Nile Hotels
Obelisk Nile Hotels
Day 5
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Day 5
Today is a free day to relax by the Nile and enjoy Aswan. Known for its beautiful Nile Valley scenery, significant archaeological sites and peaceful aura. Derived from the ancient Egyptian word for market, the is a perfect place to shop for souvenirs.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
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Obelisk Nile Hotels
Obelisk Nile Hotels
Day 6
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Day 6
Today you will board a felucca and spend a day out on the river, watching rural Egyptian daily life on the banks, then spend a night under the stars. Your Nubian sailing crew provides all the meals.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
8 HOURS
Overnight Sailing Adventure on the Nile River
Enjoy a relaxing ride on a felucca, a traditional Nile sailboat, as you travel down the river, watching the scenery glide by, then spend the night under the stars. Enjoy delicious meals on board, prepared for you by the crew.
meal
lunch
Lunch on the boat is included.
meal
dinner
Dinner on the boat is included.
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Felucca Sail Boat
Overnight on the Felucca Sail Boat
Day 7
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Day 7
In the morning you will arrive in Luxor and visit Karnak Temple. Built over a period of some 2000 years, and dating back to 2055 BC, Karnak Temple is one of the most celebrated sites in Egypt.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast is included.
activity
2 HOURS
Karnak Temple Tour
Visit Karnak Temple, known as Ipet-isu—or “most select of places”—by the ancient Egyptians, built over a period of some 2000 years, and some of it dates back to 2,055 BC. Your guided tour of the temple reveals its finest sections.
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Emilio Hotel Luxor
Overnight in Luxor
Day 8
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Day 8
Today you will do a half-day tour of Luxor's West Bank. You will visit the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple, and the Colossi of Memnon. For lunch, you will join a local family for a home-cooked Egyptian meal. In the afternoon, you will hop on a traditional felucca and sail to Banana Island.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
activity
1 HOUR
Valley of the Kings Tour
Continue to the spectacular royal burial site of the Valley of the Kings. Buried under the arid hills here are over 60 richly decorated tombs of pharaohs.
activity
1 HOUR
Hatshepsut Temple Visit
Visit the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, also known as the Djeser-Djeseru. Considered to be a masterpiece of ancient architecture, it was built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt.
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1 HOUR
Colossi of Memnon
Visit the Colossi of Memnon, two massive stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, who reigned in Egypt during the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. Since 1350 BCE, they have stood in the Theban Necropolis.
activity
1 HOUR
Luxor Home Cooked Lunch
In the afternoon, join a local family for lunch to try some traditional Egyptian home cooking.
meal
lunch
Lunch is included with the home-cooked meal.
activity
2 HOURS
Domestic Flight: Luxor - Cairo
Hop onboard a flight back to Cairo
meal
dinner
Your farewell dinner with the group is included.
accommodation
Pharaohs Hotel
Overnight in Cairo
Day 9
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Day 9
All good things must come to an end! You'll transfer to the airport and bid farewell for now.
meal
breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel is included.
transfer
1 HOUR
Airport Transfer
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