Footsteps of the Pharaohs

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  • No booking fees
  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 9 days
  • tour type Group Request as private
  • age requirement 5-99 yrs
  • max group size 48
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-27692
  • 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 Cairo, Egypt
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • See the treasures of Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Sail on the Nile in a traditional felucca and voyage around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island
  • Visit Kom-Ombo Temple dedicated to two gods
  • Explore the imposing Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor
  • See the Memnon Colossi and visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Enjoy a free day to relax in the beach resort town of Hurghada
  • Cairo: Be mesmerized by the intricate art of Egyptian carpet weaving as you meet the skilled artisans of a local weaving school that has been safeguarding the traditional weaving methods on wooden looms, using silk, cotton and natural dyes.
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • The services of a professional English speaking Egyptologist / Travel Director throughout your journey
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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The "Footsteps Of The Pharaohs" tour starts from and ends in Cairo. It is an adventure trip that takes 9 days taking you through Luxor, Aswan, Cairo and 3 other destinations in Egypt. "Footsteps Of The Pharaohs" is a guided group tour that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Great Pharaohs, gods and goddesses once walked these ancient lands and you will too when you embark on this mesmerising 9 day journey from Cairo to Aswan, to the temples of Luxor and the seaside splendour of Hurghada. Get lost in the legends of ancient civilisations, the stories of great tributes to powerful men and women who once revealed their might through man-made wonders which followed them into the afterlife.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Arrive Cairo
  • Day 2: Cairo sightseeing
  • Day 3: Cairo Aswan Nile Cruise
  • Day 4: Nile cruise: Aswan Kom-Ombo Edfu
  • Day 5: Nile cruise: Edfu Luxor
  • Day 6: Disembark Luxor Valley of the Kings Hurghada
  • Day 7: Hurghada free day
  • Day 8: Hurghada Cairo
  • Day 9: Depart Cairo
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.
Meals
  • 8 Breakfast (B)
  • 3 Lunch (L)
  • 5 Dinner (D)
Transport
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries
Guide
  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
  • The services of a professional English speaking Egyptologist / Travel Director throughout your journey
Others
  • City orientation tours
  • Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
  • Flight from Cairo to Aswan
  • Three-night luxury Nile Cruise
  • Extensive variety of Choice Experiences
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • 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 is not included in this Footsteps of the Pharaohs tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Footsteps of the Pharaohs tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 19 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 June 2024, a deposit of 200 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Footsteps of the Pharaohs 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 Footsteps of the Pharaohs 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.
  • We ask that you pack any personal protective equipment and sanitisers you require.
  • You will be required to adopt physical distancing and hygiene practices throughout your pre-trip travel arrangements and follow all health instructions.
  • COVID-19 requirements vary from country to country and region to region and you may be required to be fully vaccinated and provide evidence of vaccination. Evidence of negative COVID tests may also be required.
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