Egypt Sightseeing Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1 -

  Arrive in Cairo at any point of time.

  Spend the day at your own leisure.

  Accommodation: Pharaohs Hotel (or similar)

• Day 2 -

  Cairo to Aswan

  Enjoy a guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Take an orientation tour through the narrow alleys of the Khan el-Khalili bazaar, with free time for shopping or people watching from a shisha café. Overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

  For lunch, why not go local with a couple of falafel sandwiches, or take the chance to find out what kushari tastes like?

  (After breakfast, check out of your hotel and store the luggage in your vehicle, ready to head to the station to catch tonight's overnight sleeper train later in the evening).

• Day 3 -

  Board a local boat, known as a felucca, to take a trip along the magnificent Nile, with views of the Aga Khan Mausoleum and Kitchener Island.

  Stop on the largest of the Nile islands in this area, Elephantine Island.

  Walk through the village and fields and learn more about the life of the Nubian people before enjoying a delicious traditional dinner at a local home.

  Accommodation: Nuba Nile (or similar)

• Day 4 -

  Spend the day exploring Aswan. Take an optional trip to the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel.

  One of the most fascinating sights in the area is the Temple of Abu Simbel.

  Later, opt for a half-day tour of the Unfinished Obelisk, High Dam, and Philae Temple.

  Visit the modern Nubian Museum to learn more about Aswan's local people.

  Accommodation: Nuba Nile (or similar)

• Day 5 -

  Enjoy a relaxing ride on a felucca (traditional Nile sailboat) and travel down the river, watching the scenery glide by.

  At night, sleep on the deck under the stars (mattresses and blankets are provided).

  Enjoy delicious meals on board.

  The felucca itself does not have toilets or showers, but a private support boat travelling in close proximity has both (please bring a towel).

• Day 6 -

  Visit Kom Ombo and Edfu on the way to Luxor. Opt to visit Karnak Temple.

  Enjoy a visit to Kom Ombo which is in a scenic spot, right on the banks of the Nile. It was dedicated to the crocodile god, and you can still see the remains of an ancient mummified crocodile that was worshipped here thousands of years ago.

  Enjoy a visit to the Edfu Temple, which is located in the middle of a bustling village. It is the most completely preserved temple in Egypt.

  Accommodation: Emilio Hotel (or similar)

• Day 7 -

  Enjoy a free time to explore Luxor before an overnight journey in a sleeper train back to Cairo.

• Day 8 -

  Tour ends upon arrival in Cairo.