Essential Egypt

Name: Essential Egypt
Brand: Travel Talk
SKU: BM-12800
Price: 558 USD
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Rating: 4.8 (16 reviews)

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Overview

The Essential Egypt tour starts and ends in Cairo. The Essential Egypt is an Explorer tour that takes 9 days taking you through Cairo, Egypt and other destinations in Egypt.

Soak in all the marvels and wonders of Egypt in this packed 9-day Essential Egypt tour.
Witness the last remaining ancient wonder of the world, the Pyramids, discover breathtaking ancient temples, dig deep into history and mythology, and barter your way through chaotic Bazaars.

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Day 1: Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal session with the other tour members and your guide. Not to worry if you arrive later and miss the meeting, your guide will catch you up on everything to know. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.

Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Luxor

Prepare your lenses for the breath-taking, world-famous Pyramids and the Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. Face all their 4,600-year glory and embrace the only remaining Ancient Wonder of the World. After everyone had their dose of awe, we head out to Sakkara for sightseeing. The first capital of ancient Egypt is famous for the step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board the bus to Luxor and check into our premium hotel by the Nile River.

Day 3: Luxor, Aswan

After breakfast, depart for the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous Obelisk and temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies fuelling such creations for millennia. In the afternoon drive to Aswan for overnight stay.

Day 4: Aswan

Time to explore Aswan, famed for its skilled artisans and the Unfinished Obelisk. Take a short motorboat ride to reach the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, the divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. Early in the morning you can join the optional trip to the gorgeous Abu Simbel, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a must-do for all keen on history and mythology. Overnight stay in Aswan.

Day 5: Daily Felucca cruise on the Nile

Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile. Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the Nile. After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish.

Day 6: Edfu, Komombo, Luxor

Start off with a visit to the Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over a 180-year period from 237 BC to 57 BC. As you get your dose of marvel, ride to Luxor and check into the hotel. After a refreshing break, brace for the Luxor Temple on the East Bank of the Nile, dedicated to the great god Amun. The temple was built on top of a smaller structure as the oldest parts of the temple date back to 14th century BC.

Day 7: Luxor, Cairo

The West Bank of the Nile awaits with the incredible Valley of the Kings. Also known as “City of the Dead” see fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. As you’d expect, here lied the famous mummy of Tutankhamun III. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is the next stop. As you try to break the spell of ancient wonders, drive to Cairo for overnight stay.

Day 8: Cairo City Tour

The journey continues with a visit to one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world. Egyptian Museum of Cairo houses around 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities. Then roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohammed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!

Day 9: Cairo

Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates. Check-out of the hotel in Cairo (11:00am) and catch the transfer to the airport for your flight out.

what’s included

Accommodation

5 and 4 star hotels

Meals

8 Breakfasts

Transportation

Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus | Donkey (Valley of the Kings)

Airport Transfer

From Cairo Airport to the Cairo Hotel on day one and return transfer.

Guide

Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides

what’s excluded

International Flights
Any international flights to/from Cairo are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included in this Essential Egypt tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads.

Tour details

Duration 9 days

Tour Type Group Tour - Max 12 participants

guiding method Live guide/instructor

Guide Language English

Starts/Ends Cairo, Egypt/ Cairo, Egypt

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Payment

A deposit of 76 USD is required to confirm this tour. The remaining balance will be charged 89 days before departure. For any departures within 14 September 2019 full payment is required.

Travel Insurance

The Essential Egypt tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. We recommend using World Nomads' travel insurance.

Visa

For this Essential Egypt 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 travelling to, as part of this itinerary.

CancellationNo additional cancellation fees apply for this Essential Egypt tour. You can cancel the tour up to 90 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 89 days of departure.

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