Egypt: Boats & Bazaars

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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 8 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 18-39 yrs
max group size 18
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-4846
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Operated in English

Starts Cairo, Egypt
Ends Cairo, Egypt

HIGHLIGHTS

Enjoy a traditional family meal.
Explore ancient temples and monuments.
Barter in bazaars.
Journey down the Nile on a felucca.
Visit a Nubian village.
Explore the famous Khan el-Khalili souk.
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The "Egypt: Boats & Bazaars" trip starts and ends in Cairo. It is a chill out tour that takes 8 days taking you through Aswan, Cairo and Luxor in Egypt. "Egypt: Boats & Bazaars" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

This compact adventure offers maximum Egypt at minimum cost. Stare in amazement at the pyramids and float down the Nile on a felucca. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you dine on traditional fare with a local family in a Nubian village. You'll enjoy basic accommodation and transport to the best sights. Walk through the Valley of the Kings or explore Karnak — it's your call. Don't just dream of Egypt, wake up in the Land of the Pharaohs and open your eyes to adventure.

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Day 1: Cairo
Day 2: Cairo/Aswān
Day 3: Aswān
Day 4: Aswān
Day 5: Aswān/Luxor
Day 6: Luxor
Day 7: Luxor/Cairo
Day 8: Cairo

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Simple hotels (5 nts, twin-share), overnight sleeper-train (2 nts).

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Note: Allow USD110-145 for meals not included.

Transport

Private air-conditioned van, train, felucca, walking
All transport between destinations and to/from included activities

Guide

Certified Egyptologist as CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout

Included activities

Your G for Good Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your First Night Out Moment: Connect With New Friends
Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān
Your Discover Moment: Aswān
Guided tour of the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Orientation walk through Cairo's Khan el-Khalili bazaar
Free time in Aswan
Felucca Sailing Excursion
Kom Ombo Temple visit
Cycle and Funtasia Project visit
Free time in Luxor

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 Egypt: Boats & Bazaars tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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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:

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Protected Travel within your own bubble.
Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Egypt: Boats & Bazaars tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 15 November 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 15 November 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Egypt: Boats & Bazaars 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: Boats & Bazaars 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.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?

1. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.

2. Service Level : Basic Simple and clean hotels and hostels; affordable public and private transport; lots of optional activities.

3. Physical Grading : 3 - Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

4. Travel Style : 18-to-Thirtysomethings Fast, fresh, and fun adventures that never slow down, made for young, budget-minded travellers.

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