Few countries can rival Egypt’s wealth of magnificent archaeological sites, with the Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza ranking as two of the most recognisable in the world. It is a place like no other and on this two-week itinerary we explore its treasures across the length of the country.
In the north there is the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria and El Alamein, the site of the famous Second World War battle. Cairo’s attractions are world famous but on this itinerary we also experience the bazaars and culinary delights on a food tour.
Journeying south by sleeper train we reach the Nubian city of Aswan where we board our Nile cruise boat and discover the monuments and temples all the way to Luxor.
Itinerary
Day 1
Start Cairo.
Day 2
Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza.
Day 3
Cairo tour.
Day 4
Transfer to Alexandria, city tour.
Day 5
Visit El Alamein and El Anba Bishoy Monastery; return to Cairo.
Day 6
Food tour of Cairo; transfer to sleeper train.
Day 7
Arrive Aswan; Nubian tour and Felucca ride.
Day 8
Optional visit to Abu Simbel; board cruise boat.
Day 9
Visit Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam; sail to Edfu.
Day 10
Tour Edfu; sail to Luxor.
Day 11
Disembark in Luxor; explore the Valley of the Kings.
Day 12
Luxor tour including Karnak and Luxor temples.
Day 13
Tour ends in Luxor.
Price
From £1,779
What's included
- All breakfasts, 6 lunches, 5 dinners
- All accommodation (see accommodation section)
- All transport and listed activities
- Flights from London (if booking incl. flights)
