Trip StyleClassic

Best of Egypt

8 days ex Cairo

Trip Code: DPBE

Pyramids, The Sphinx, Luxor, Aswan, Elephantine Island, Felucca sailing trip, Valley of the Kings, Cairo

Take this whirlwind tour of the best that Egypt has to offer!! Travel on a Felucca down the Nile and experience Nubian village life. Explore the ancient sites of Luxor and discover the most famous of them all, the Great Pyramids of Giza!

Day 1 Arrive Cairo

Arrive in Cairo at any time.

Day 2 Cairo (B,D)

Explore the Great Three Pyramids in Giza with a guided tour, and take an optional camel ride at the Great Pyramids of Giza and/or the Sphinx. Buzzing with activities, Cairo has a mix of modern and ancient wonders. Visit the Egyptian Museum before boarding an overnight train to Aswan.

Day 3-5 Aswan (3B,L,2D)

Sail along the Nile in a felucca, stopping at Elephantine Island, the botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island, and passing by the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Visit a Nubian village and spend the night under the stars. Optional visit to what many consider to be one of Egypt's most impressive temples, Abu Simbel.

Day 6-7 Luxor (2B)

Explore Luxor and its surroundings including Karnak Temple and Luxor Museum. Ride a donkey "Egyptian style" to the West Bank and visit the incredible Valley of the Kings.

Day 8 Luxor - Cairo (B)

Returning to Cairo by plane, in the morning (approximately 8am arrival, subject to availability) your trip ends at the airport.