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Best of Egypt with G Adventures

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8 days
15 Jun 25 to 17 Aug 25
Book by 31 Mar 25
Immerse yourself in the local culture and connect with extraordinary individuals as you savor traditional cuisine with a Nubian family in a village. Experience the lively atmosphere of bustling bazaars in Aswan and Luxor, all while finding moments to unwind and witness life's rhythm as you cruise the Nile on a traditional felucca.

Includes

  • 8 Days G Adventures Tour
  • 7 Nights accommodation: Simple hotels (6 nts), sleeper train (1 nt)
  • 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
  • Internal flights
  • Transportation by a Private air-conditioned minibus, train, felucca, plane, walking
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout
  • All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment
  • Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor
  • Your Local Living Moment
  • Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān
  • Your Discover Moment
  • Discover Aswān
  • Your Local Living Moment
  • Lunch with a Local Family, Luxor
  • Included experiences
  • Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx guided tour
  • Egyptian Museum guided tour
  • Temple of Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings guided visit
  • Cycle and Funtasia Project visit and much more!

Excludes

  • Flights not mentioned
  • Arrival/ departure transfers
  • Visas
  • Travel Insurance
  • Spending money and items of a personal nature

Extras

  • Travel Style: Classic
  • All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
  • My Own Room - From R6499.00
  • If you're travelling solo and would prefer to have your own private room throughout your trip.
  • Allow USD150-195 for meals not included
  • Explore Memphis and Sakkara - From R1271.00
  • Islamic and Coptic Cairo Tour - From R1089.00
  • Philae Temple Visit - From R908.00
  • Temple of Abu Simbel Visit - From R2269.00

Highlights

  • 7 Nights accommodation
  • 12 Meals
  • Sightseeing and excursions

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo

Arrive at any time.

Day 2: Cairo/Aswān

Enjoy a visit to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. Catch an overnight train to Aswan. Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 3: Aswān

Opt to explore the busy Aswan market or visit the beautiful Philae Temple, before visiting a Nubian village and enjoying a home-cooked dinner with a local family. Meals included: Breakfast | Dinner

Day 4: Aswān

Spend the day exploring Aswan. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 5: Aswān/Luxor

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Ride on a Felucca to Aswan Bridge, where we will disembark and transfer to Kom Umbo. Later visit Kom Umbo temple before transferring to Luxor. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the local market where you can try some local specialties. Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Day 6: Luxor

After breakfast the group will sail by ferry to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will bike through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. Afterwards, set off on a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Have lunch with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile. The remainder of the afternoon will be at your leisure. Meals included: Breakfast | Lunch

Day 7: Luxor

Enjoy a visit to the Karnak Temple, which was once the centre of all religious life in ancient Egypt this morning. In the afternoon take advantage of free time in Luxor. Meals included: Breakfast

Day 8: Luxor/Cairo

Fly back to Cairo where the tour ends upon on arrival to the Cairo International Airport in the morning. Meals included: Breakfast

Terms & conditions

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R23,999
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Details
Valid on 15 Jun 2025
Stay
8 days
Dates
15 Jun 25 to 17 Aug 25
Book by
31 March 25
Experience ID
191

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