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Egypt’s Battlefields and Pharaohs

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Cairo, Egypt → Cairo, Egypt

Country: Egypt
Start: Cairo, Egypt
End: Cairo, Egypt
Date: Flexible
Duration: 13 days
Theme: Culture, Discovery, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 12 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, flight, cruise ship, felucca sailboat, 4WD, horse-drawn carriage, coach/minibus
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Stand before the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the last surviving Wonder of the Ancient World.
Explore the treasures of Tutankhamun at Cairo's Egyptian Museum.
Visit the El Alamein battlefields and Commonwealth War Cemetery.
Discover Siwa Oasis and the Oracle Temple visited by Alexander the Great.
Drive through the Western Desert to remote Berber communities.
Explore Alexandria's Roman catacombs and Fort Qaitbay.
Sail the Nile aboard a traditional felucca around Elephantine Island.
Cruise between Aswan and Luxor on a full-board Nile cruise.
Visit Kom Ombo's rare double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus.
Walk through the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu.
Explore the Valley of the Kings and royal tombs of the New Kingdom pharaohs.
Marvel at Karnak's Hypostyle Hall with 134 giant sandstone columns.
Visit the optional temples of Abu Simbel relocated during the UNESCO rescue project.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Accommodation as specified in the itinerary
Daily breakfast throughout the tour
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Four-night Nile cruise accommodation on a full-board basis
Private air-conditioned vehicle for all ground transportation
Airport arrival and departure transfers
English-speaking Egyptologist guide
Guided visits and sightseeing as outlined in the itinerary
Entry fees to all included archaeological sites, museums, temples, and monuments
Felucca sailing excursion in Aswan
Siwa Oasis desert excursion by 4WD
All local taxes and service charges

Exclusions

International flights
Domestic flights within Egypt
Egyptian entry visa fees
Travel insurance
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, cruise crew, and hotel staff
Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages and other drinks unless stated
Personal expenses, including laundry, telephone calls, and souvenirs
Optional excursions, including Abu Simbel and Philae Temple visits
Any item not specifically listed under Included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a comprehensive introduction to Egypt's pharaonic, Greco-Roman, and modern history.
Interested in both Ancient Egypt and Second World War military history.
Enjoy archaeological sites, museums, temples, and historical landmarks.
Want to combine a Nile cruise with desert and oasis experiences.
Appreciate a mix of cultural touring and scenic landscapes.
Prefer guided travel with expert historical interpretation.
Want to visit iconic sites such as Giza, Karnak, Luxor, Alexandria, and Siwa in one itinerary.
Prefer beach-focused or resort-style holidays.
Dislike long road journeys, particularly between Cairo, El Alamein, Siwa, and Alexandria.
Have mobility limitations that make walking on uneven archaeological terrain difficult.
Uncomfortable with hot desert climates, especially in Siwa and Upper Egypt.
Prefer highly active adventure travel or extensive trekking.
Want significant free time rather than structured sightseeing.

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Egypt’s Battlefields and Pharaohs

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Giza & Cairo

Day 3: Cairo – El Alamein – Mersa Matrouh

Day 4: Mersa Matrouh – Siwa Oasis

Day 5: Siwa Oasis & Western Desert

Day 6: Siwa Oasis – Alexandria

Day 7: Alexandria – Cairo

Day 8: Cairo

Day 9: Cairo – Aswan

Day 10: Abu Simbel (Optional) – Kom Ombo

Day 11: Edfu – Luxor

Day 12: Luxor – Cairo

Day 13: Departure

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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