Amazing Egypt By Land

Amazing Egypt By Land

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Amazing Egypt By Land

10 Days Starting and ending in Cairo

Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Kom Umbu, Luxor, Edfu

Tour operator:

Travel Talk Tours

Tour code:

EA1

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

12 - 42

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

18-59

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
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Tour Overview

Discover the famous city of Alexandria and visit the Great Lighthouse and the Great Library. Witness the last remaining ancient wonder of the world, the Pyramids. Discover breathtaking ancient temples while you dig deep into history and mythology, and barter your way through chaotic Bazaars.



Highlights

  • Flick through the pages of an ancient history book as you explore the best of Egypt in the comfort of 5 & 4-star hotels.

  • Tag along your expert Egyptologist Guide visiting some of the world’s most impressive historic sites.

  • The Pyramids and Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, Karnak & Luxor Temples and more.

  • Explore Cairo and hunt for antique treasures at the chaotic Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.

  • Shape your adventure with options for hot-air ballooning over Luxor, discovering Abu Simbel or a Dinner Cruise in Cairo.

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star

Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.

Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members.

Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.







Day 2 : Cairo, Alexandria, Cairo

Location: Cairo, Cairo, Alexandria

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

Rise and shine, we are travelling back in time to the home of ancient knowledge.

Depart for Alexandria, Egypt's second largest city, and Get the chance to see the panoramic view of the Library of Alexandria.

(Please note that it is not possible to visit inside of the library as it is closed on Saturdays)



Wander through the ruins of one the most important historical archaeological sites ever found on earth.





While traveling in such an amazing place! After seeing the amazing decorations and wandering around in the dark, walking down the carved corridors of the Catacombs below, carved into the bedrock and having many amazing statues, sarcophagi and murals, is an incredible experience and a must visit!



Visit to Pompey's Pillar, One of the most prominent tourist attractions in the city of Alexandria, the Column of Pompey is a Roman triumphal column that still exists today in Alexandria and is one of the oldest and highest monumental columns in the world.





Continue visiting a place that has witnessed a lot of history.

The Citadel castle was built on the exact site of the famous Alexandria Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Right next to the water, definitely worth a visit so you can take beautiful pictures.

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Alexandria is a must-see for all travellers! After you've had your daily dose of history and ancient culture, return to Cairo for an overnight stay.



Day 3 : Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Set your alarms for 7.

30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt's iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders.

After everyone has had their dose of awe, we'll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.

C.

Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.





Day 4 : Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel - 5 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide.

Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples.

Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide.

Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs.

The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile.

 We will then arrive at the hotel for check in at 5.

30pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.





Day 5 : Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel - 5 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.

If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel.

It is a must-do for all keen historians!



Day 6 : Daily Felucca Cruise On The Nile

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel - 5 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile.

Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the Nile.

After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish.





Day 7 : Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor

Location: Kom Umbu, Luxor, Edfu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

As we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo.

Visit the  Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek.

Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt.

Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC.

We'll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening.

Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.

C.





Day 8 : Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train

Location: Luxor

Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead', home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife.

Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.

Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples.

Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex.

Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.

In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Cairo.







Day 9 : Cairo City Tour

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!

The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world - Egyptian Museum of Cairo.

Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar.

Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!



Day 10 : Cairo

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates.

Check-out of the hotel in Cairo (11:00am) and catch the transfer to the airport at the end of your tour.

Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!



What's Included

  • Accommodation

    5 and 4 star hotels

  • Meals

    9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

  • Transportation

    A/C coach or mini-bus, Felucca sailboat

  • Airport Transfer(s)

    Arrival and Departure transfers on first and last day of the trip

  • Tour Guiding

    Services of experienced Egyptologist guides

  • Train ( Sleeper Cabin )

    2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth)

What's Not Included

  • Items of a personal nature

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees to the sights and museums

  • Optional activities

  • Other services not stated in the itinerary

  • Travel Insurance

  • International Travel

Add Ons

Local Payment: £

Check out our Q&As

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    No

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    No passenger under the age of 18

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    No

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Over 20 years

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