18-to-Thirtysomethings: Egypt on a Shoestring (DPGE)
Countries Visited: Egypt
Trip Style: Information Not available
Service Level: Basic
Excellent value, amazing prices, quality experiences Simple and clean hotels, guesthouses and hostels chosen for location and character Affordable public and private transport for maximum cultural interaction Plenty of optional activities tailored to your interests and budget
Physical Demands Rating: 1 - You'll have to walk around on your own, climb some stairs and carry your own bag. Easy does it.
Group Size: Max 18, avg 12.
Meals Included: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Accommodations: Simple hotels (4 nts), overnight sleeper train (2 nts), felucca with support boat for toilet/showers (1 nt)
Highlights
Enjoy a traditional family meal, explore ancient temples and monuments, barter in bazaars, sleep beneath the stars on a felucca, visit a Nubian village, explore the famous Khan el-Khalili souk.
Description
This compact adventure offers maximum Egypt at minimum cost. Stare in amazement at the pyramids and float down the Nile on a felucca. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you dine on traditional fare with a local family in a Nubian village. Youll enjoy basic accommodation and transport to the best sights. Walk through the Valley of the Kings or explore Karnak - its your call. Dont just dream of Egypt, wake up in the "Land of the Pharaohs" and open your eyes to adventure.
Trip Style: Information Not available
Service Level: Basic
Physical Demands Rating: 1 - You'll have to walk around on your own, climb some stairs and carry your own bag. Easy does it.
Group Size: Max 18, avg 12.
Meals Included: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Accommodations: Simple hotels (4 nts), overnight sleeper train (2 nts), felucca with support boat for toilet/showers (1 nt)
Highlights
Enjoy a traditional family meal, explore ancient temples and monuments, barter in bazaars, sleep beneath the stars on a felucca, visit a Nubian village, explore the famous Khan el-Khalili souk.
Description
This compact adventure offers maximum Egypt at minimum cost. Stare in amazement at the pyramids and float down the Nile on a felucca. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you dine on traditional fare with a local family in a Nubian village. Youll enjoy basic accommodation and transport to the best sights. Walk through the Valley of the Kings or explore Karnak - its your call. Dont just dream of Egypt, wake up in the "Land of the Pharaohs" and open your eyes to adventure.
Call (858) 999-3025 for more information or to book today! Mention code 13726585
- Tour Operator
- G Adventures
- Duration
- 8 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Cairo | Day 1 Cairo Arrive at any time. Additional Notes: If this is your first visit to Cairo, we highly recommend that you book an airport transfer through your sales agent. We do not visit the Egyptian Museum on this tour, so if you arrive early, you may want to consider checking it out. With over 10,000 pieces from every period of Egyptian history, including the treasures from the tomb of Tutankhamun, it is worth a visit if youre interested in archaeology. Your tipping kitty will be collected at the welcome meeting (please refer to the "tipping" section of the trip notes for more information). Included Activities: Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting |
| Day 2 | Aswan | Day 2 Cairo/Aswan (1B, 1D) For lunch, why not go local with a couple of falafel sandwiches, or take the chance to find out what kushari tastes likes Additional Notes: After breakfast, we will check out of our hotel and store our luggage in our vehicle, ready to head to the station to catch tonights overnight train later in the evening. Looking to up the comfort level on your rides Pre-book a sleeper bed upgrade. Included Activities: Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx Tour Khan el-Khalili Bazaar Orientation Walk Transport: Overnight train (airplane seats) (12.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 3 | Aswan | Day 3 Aswan (1B, 1D) Free morning to explore Aswan. Opt to wander through the souk at your own pace, take a guided tour of the city, or visit the famous Philae Temple, its your choice. In the afternoon, board a felucca and sail down the Nile. Visit a Nubian village and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with locals. Additional Notes: Our train is due to arrive in Aswan early in the morning, but, as ever, we should be prepared for "Egypt time"! Included Activities: Felucca Sail to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal |
| Day 4 | Aswan | Day 4 Aswan (1B) Spend another day exploring Aswan. Opt to visit one of the most fascinating sights in the area, the Temple of Abu Simbel. Or continue exploring the city, including the modern Nubian Museum to learn more about Aswans local people. Additional Notes: If you have purchased the Temple of Abu Simbel Overland Theme Pack, you will visit the temple today. Leaving Aswan at around 4am, you travel deep into the desert to the site of these enormous temples, on the shores of Lake Nasser. You can spend around 2 hours at the temples and then return to Aswan by about 12pm. The round trip drive is around 5-6 hrs. |
| Day 5 | Kom Ombo | Day 5 Aswan/Kom Ombo (1B, 1L, 1D) Sail the Nile on a felucca with a support boat. Sleep on board under the stars. Included Activities: Felucca Overnight Sailing Excursion |
| Day 6 | Luxor | Day 6 Kom Ombo/Luxor (1B) Visit Kom Ombo Temple on the way to Luxor. Opt to visit Karnak Temple or discover Luxor at your own pace. Choose from taking a horse and carriage ride, to checking out the local bazaar, or visiting the Mummification Museum. The choice is yours! Included Activities: Kom Ombo Temple Visit Transport: Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s)) |
| Day 7 | Cairo | Day 7 Luxor/Cairo (1B, 1D) Enjoy a free time to explore Luxor before an overnight train back to Cairo. Additional Notes: If you have pre-booked the Valley of the Kings Hot Air Balloon Ride you will be flying today. Looking to up the comfort level on your rides Pre-book a sleeper bed upgrade. Transport: Overnight train (airplane seats) (9.50 hour(s)) |
| Day 8 | Cairo | Day 8 Cairo (1B) Tour ends upon arrival. Additional Notes: Our tour finishes on arrival at Cairo train station. Please be aware that delays on overnight trains do quite often occur, so please do not book any onward flights before mid-afternoon today. We are able to organise extra post-trip accommodation if you wish to extend your stay for a few more days. Please ask at the time of booking. Included Activities: Departure Day (Activities) |
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Dossier Disclaimer:The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer: While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
