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Splendours of Egypt

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Cairo, Egypt → Cairo, Egypt

Country: Egypt
Start: Cairo, Egypt
End: Cairo, Egypt
Date: Flexible
Duration: 14 days
Theme: Culture, History
Physical rating: Moderate
Meals: 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 4 dinners
Transport: Private vehicle, cruise ship, felucca sailboat, walking
Price: On Request

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Trip Highlights

Explore the Great Pyramid of Khufu and the Great Sphinx at Giza.
Visit the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world's oldest large-scale stone monument.
Discover the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa and Bibliotheca Alexandrina in Alexandria.
Learn about the decisive 1942 Battle of El Alamein at the military museum and war cemetery.
Walk through Luxor Temple and Karnak Temple, including the 134-column Hypostyle Hall.
Admire the reliefs and king lists inside the Temple of Seti I at Abydos.
Enter royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
Visit the terraced mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
Explore the remarkably preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu.
Visit the dual sanctuary of Sobek and Horus at Kom Ombo.
Sail around Elephantine Island aboard a traditional felucca.
Encounter Nubian culture in a riverside village near Aswan.
Stand before the colossal rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel.
Visit Philae Temple, relocated during UNESCO's Nubian Monuments campaign.
View Tutankhamun's treasures at the Egyptian Museum.
Explore Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue.

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Itinerary

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Inclusions

Meet-and-assist service on arrival at Cairo International Airport
Accommodation throughout the journey
Four nights aboard a Nile cruise on a full-board basis
Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners as specified in the itinerary
All sightseeing, excursions, and entrance fees listed in the itinerary
All cruise-based sightseeing and shore excursions included in the programme
Private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle for all transfers and touring
Services of a private professional Egyptologist guide
Airport arrival and departure transfers
Baggage handling and portage services
Service charges and local taxes

Exclusions

International flights
Domestic flights within Egypt
Egyptian entry visa fees
Travel insurance
Meals not specifically listed in the itinerary
Alcoholic beverages, soft drinks, bottled drinks, and other beverages
Tips and gratuities for guides, drivers, cruise staff, and hotel staff
Optional activities, excursions, or special site entries not included in the itinerary
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, and room service
Any additional requests or services not expressly listed as included

Will This Trip Suit You?

Want a comprehensive introduction to Egypt's major historical sites.
Interested in both ancient Egyptian civilisation and modern Egyptian history.
Enjoy archaeology, museums, temples, tombs, and UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Prefer travelling with a dedicated Egyptologist guide.
Like the comfort of a multi-day Nile cruise.
Want a balance of cultural experiences, historical exploration, and scenic river cruising.
Appreciate having most logistics, accommodation, and sightseeing arranged for you.
Comfortable spending several hours sightseeing most days.
Prefer slow-paced holidays with minimal daily touring.
Dislike early starts required for some sightseeing days.
Have difficulty walking on uneven stone surfaces, desert terrain, or temple stairways.
Prefer beach holidays or wildlife-focused experiences.
Want extensive free time rather than a structured sightseeing programme.
Sensitive to hot weather, particularly during warmer months.

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Splendours of Egypt

Trip Highlights

Itinerary

Day 1: Cairo

Day 2: Giza – Saqqara – Memphis

Day 3: Cairo – Alexandria

Day 4: Alexandria

Day 5: El Alamein – Cairo

Day 6: Cairo – Luxor

Day 7: Dendera – Abydos – Luxor

Day 8: Luxor – Esna – Edfu

Day 9: Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan

Day 10: Aswan

Day 11: Abu Simbel – Aswan

Day 12: Aswan – Cairo

Day 13: Cairo

Day 14: Cairo

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Inclusions

Exclusions

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