Egypt: Alexandria to Aswan

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4.4 Based on 5 Reviews
  • duration 13 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-95 yrs
  • max group size 20
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-18857
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Cairo, Egypt
  • Ends Luxor, Egypt
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Visit tombs in the Valley of the Kings
  • The Mediterranean port city of Alexandria
  • Sightseeing on a Nile River cruise
  • Guided food tour in Cairo
The "Egypt: Alexandria To Aswan" tour starts in Cairo and ends in Luxor. It is an adventure tour that takes 13 days taking you through Aswan, Cairo, Alexandria and 7 other destinations in Egypt. "Egypt: Alexandria To Aswan" is a guided group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Few countries can rival Egypt’s wealth of magnificent archeological sites, with the pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza ranking as two of the most recognisable in the world. It is a place like no other and on this two-week itinerary we explore its treasures across the length of the country. In the north there is the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria and El Alamein, the site of the famous Second World War battle. Cairo’s attractions are world famous but we also experience the bazaars and culinary delights on a food tour. Journeying south by sleeper train we reach the Nubian city of Aswan where we board our Nile cruise boat and discover the monuments and temples all the way to Luxor.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Start Cairo
  • Day 2: Cairo tour
  • Day 3: Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza
  • Day 4: Food tour of Cairo
  • Day 5: Visit El Anba Bishoy Monastery and El Alamein; continue to Alexandria
  • Day 6: Alexandria tour; transfer to sleeper train.
  • Day 7: Arrive Aswan; Nubian tour and Felucca ride
  • Day 8: Visit Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam and board Nile cruise
  • Day 9: Optional visit to Abu Simbel; sail to Kom Ombo, Sail to Edfu.
  • Day 10: Tour Edfu; sail to Luxor
  • Day 11: Disembark in Luxor; explore the Valley of the Kings
  • Day 12: Luxor tour including Karnak and Luxor temples
  • Day 13: End Luxor
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • All accommodation
Meals
  • All breakfasts, five lunches and six dinners
Transport
  • All transport and listed activities
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Travel insurance
  • Single accommodation (available on request)
  • Visas or vaccinations
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.4 - Very Good
Based on 5 reviews
  • Anonymous
  • On Jan 02 2020
4 - Very Good
Fabulous sights from the Ancient World and a chance to glimpse modern Egypt
Brilliant glimpses into the ancient world with access to many fantastic sights. As with most trips organized by the tour operator it is often full on with some early starts, but these do pay dividends. The tour party, at 20.... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Nov 27 2019
4 - Very Good
Wonders of Egypt
This trip offered a wide variety of experiences along the length of the River Nile.The trip was very well organised and Andrew our guide was extremely knowledgable and helpful.The trip was full on with many early morning starts.... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Nov 23 2019
5 - Excellent
Fantastic Trip
I was blown away by the history of Egypt and how ancient the civilisation is. This trip gives an excellent overview from the first pyramids to the time of Cleopatra with a bit of 20th century thrown in. The biggest surprise for... Read more
  • Anonymous
  • On Nov 09 2019
5 - Excellent
Egypt Ancient and Modern
A fascinating, informative, and very enjoyable tour with the chance to dress up thrown in for good measure! As with all trips with the tour operator we had some early starts and long days with now wasted time in between. If you... Read more
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Egypt: Alexandria to Aswan tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 29 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 29 June 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Egypt: Alexandria to Aswan tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Egypt: Alexandria to Aswan tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
  • Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
  • Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
  • All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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