Nile Adventure - Felucca cruise
Duration
9 days
Max Group Size
10
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
hard
Operated In
English, French, Spanish
Age Requirement
2 - 90 Ages
About this tour
Set sail on the Nile Adventure and uncover five thousand years of Egyptian history, breathtaking landscapes and timeless culture. From the soaring pyramids of Giza to the tranquil waters of the Nile, you’ll journey from Cairo in the north to Aswan in the south and back again.
Begin with a visit to the venerable Pyramids of Giza, then travel south to Aswan before embarking on an authentic felucca cruise. Glide along the Nile’s gentle current as you visit the temples at Kom Ombo and Luxor, explore the legendary Valley of the Kings and feel the weight of history all around you.
The Nile Adventure blends ancient wonders, sailing serenity and vibrant city life, making this nine-day tour a landmark experience in Egypt travel.
Route
- 1CairoAfricaEgyptStart
- 2El GizaAfricaEgypt
- 3AswanAfricaEgypt
- 4Kom OmboAfricaEgypt
- 5LuxorAfricaEgypt
- 6HurghadaAfricaEgypt
- 7CairoAfricaEgyptEnd
What makes this tour special
Itinerary
Your tour representative will meet you at Cairo airport and help with check-in before transferring you to your hotel. Once there, your guide gives you a briefing about what's coming up on the tour. You'll settle in for your first night in Cairo.
After breakfast, head out to the Giza Plateau to see the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx. From there, travel to Saqqara to check out the Step Pyramid and walk through ancient Pharaonic tombs. Later in the evening, board an air-conditioned bus for an overnight journey to Aswan.
You'll arrive in Aswan and transfer to your hotel. Next is a trip to Philae Temple on an island reached by traditional small motorboat. The boat ride itself offers nice views as you approach this riverside temple, and you'll have time to explore the ancient structures. Spend the night at your hotel in Aswan.
After breakfast, board a traditional Nile felucca sailing boat for the day. You'll drift down the river watching rural life along the banks and seeing how the landscape changes. Meals come served on board, and you'll sleep overnight on the felucca.
After breakfast, an air-conditioned bus heads toward Luxor with a stop at Kom Ombo Temple, which has distinctive twin entrances overlooking the Nile. Once in Luxor, walk through the East Bank starting with the Karnak Temple complex, then check out Luxor Temple and its famous Avenue of Sphinxes. You'll stay at your hotel in Luxor for the night.
After breakfast, explore the West Bank of Luxor starting with the Valley of the Kings. Then visit the Temple of Hatshepsut, built for Egypt's only female pharaoh, and the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, transfer by bus to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast and settle into your hotel for the night.
This day is yours to spend however you like in Hurghada. Swim, snorkel, scuba dive, or just relax on the beach and soak up the sun. The area has plenty of restaurants and cafes, or you can stay at your hotel if you prefer.
You'll depart early in the morning and travel back to Cairo by air-conditioned bus. Once there, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum to see the treasures from King Tutankhamun's tomb. Then walk through Khan El Khalili bazaar in old Cairo, a maze of narrow alleyways with souvenir shops, crafts, and traditional coffee houses. Spend the night at your hotel in Cairo.
After breakfast, transfer to Cairo airport for your flight home. You'll leave with memories of your Egyptian adventure.
Trip includes
Included
2 Nights at a 4* star hotel in Cairo at Jaz Pyramids Resort similar
1 Night at a 4* hotel in Aswan at Basma Hotel or similar
1 Night on a traditional felucca sailing boat
1 Night at a 3* hotel in Luxor at Lotus Hotel or similar
2 Nights at a 4* hotel in Hurghada at Gravity Hotel & Aqua Park Hurghada or similar
Qualified English speaking Egyptologist
Guiding Method
Fully guided
English
French
Spanish7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinner
One way overnight travel in an A/C bus: Cairo – Aswan
Two-ways private transfers; Luxor- Hurghada and Hurghada – Cairo
Airport pickup and transfers
All transportation to the sites by a private vehicle
Meet and greet service at Cairo airport
Great Pyramids Of Giza
Sphinx & Giza Plateau
Traditional Felucca cruise
Philae Temple
Karnak Temple
Luxor Temple
Valley of the Kings
Hatshepsut Temple
Egyptian Museum
Old Cairo Bazaar - Khan El Khalili
Contacting home:
We recommend that you purchase a local SIM card upon arrival should you wish to stay in touch with friends and family back home. The Internet is widely available; however, it is costly to use within hotels and on cruise boats and may be unreliable. In case of emergency please contact: [email protected] or call, WhatsApp or text message our Egypt office on +20 1003024950 / +2 01280211886 / +201284666462. UK:-+447585332251
Travel Advice
We are closely monitoring the latest travel updates to Egypt and follow the advice of the UK Foreign Office. For the latest travel advice from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), please visit: https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt
Solo Travellers
We have many solo travellers joining our tours. Solo travellers will be roomed with another traveller of the same gender. If you would like a private solo room, please select a single supplement at the time of booking.
Time:
The time in Egypt is GMT plus 2 hours. Daylight saving adjustments have historically been applied in some years but not others. At present it appears that there will be no daylight-saving changes in Egypt 2016 and beyond, though this may change at short notice (with a resulting impact on flight times and schedules). Exact dates vary from year to year and sometimes the changes may be scrapped altogether.
Voltage:
Sockets are two rounds pronged and 220 volts (Type C). Universal adaptors are available in most airport shops if you don’t have one already. Standard European adapters will work fine, though sometimes they may feel a little loose in the sockets. All hotel rooms have electrical sockets where you can re-charge cameras, phones etc. Hair dryers are normally available on request from the hotel reception if not in your room already.
If you have US appliances (110 volts) you will need a voltage converter as well as a plug adapter.
Excluded
International flights are not included
Comprehensive travel insurance required
Entrance fees to sites visited (approx. US$130)
International Flights (airfare)
Travel insurance (compulsory)
Tipping kitty (allow US$55)
Tour guide tips (recommended 5 - 8 USD per person per day)
Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
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