Best of Egypt with G Adventures

8 days

01 Sep 24 to 03 Nov 24

Book by 30 Sep 24

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
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

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

Prices are per person twin share, include discounts, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date, our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season and availability is correct at time of loading. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply and may be found on our website. High season supplements and block out dates may apply. Rates are always a starting price, capacity controlled and subject to availability. Allow USD150-195 for meals not included. Package Excludes flights not mentioned. Please note that during Ramadan, the museum, and Egyptian pyramids will close at 3PM this year, and so we will follow the below order, and schedule on Day 2. Visit the Pyramids from 9 - 11, Visit the museums from 11:30 - 14:30, Lunch from 15:00 - 16:00 before heading to the train station. Advertised price is based on 13 October 2024 departure. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.

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