Felucca Odyssey (5 & 4 Star Hotels) Tour by Travel Talk

8 daysDuration

Group TourJoin a group of travelers

40 peopleMaximum group size

18 - 75 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Easy

Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Cairo, Egypt

Ends

Cairo, Egypt

Itinerary

Discover Egypt’s wonders at a vibrant yet easy pace on the 8-day Felucca Odyssey. Begin in Cairo, exploring iconic museums and lively bazaars before transitioning to the tranquil rhythm of a felucca cruise along the Nile. Visit the storied temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, delving into their history and significance. Designed for young adults and families, this tour’s USP is its combination of adventure, relaxation, and deep cultural immersion—making it a memorable journey through Egypt’s past and present.

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 meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.

Meals:Group Dinner on Cruise - 35 USD

Accommodation:Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star

Others:Welcome Meeting

day 2 - Cairo City Tour

Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt’s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – The Grand Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! After everyone has had their dose of awe, we’ll head back to our hotel for overnight stay.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star

Others:Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids, Sightseeing of Sphinx, Sightseeing of The Grand Egyptian Museum, Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 700 EGP, The Grand Egyptian Museum – EGP 1470

day 3 - Cairo - Flight to Aswan

We start the day with a flight to Aswan where we will have a city tour with our local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check-in and then have the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.

Meals:Breakfast, Nubian Dinner - 32 USD

Accommodation:Tolip Hotel - 5 Star

Others:Aswan City tour, Sightseeing of Philae Temple, Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan, Philae Temple - 550 EGP

day 4 - Aswan, Felucca Cruise

At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our 2-night cruise down the Nile River. Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Others:Traditional Egyptian Felucca, Abu Simbel - 120 USD

day 5 - Felucca cruise on the Nile

Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals and fishermen. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play volleyball with the local kids and prepare for a local feast on the riverbanks as you watch the sunset with a cold drink in hand.

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Others:Traditional Egyptian Felucca, Sailing on the Felucca

day 6 - Edfu, Komombo, Luxor

Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca as we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit 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 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. We’ll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt with its marvelous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous?

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star

Others:Sightseeing of Edfu Temple, Sightseeing of Komombo Temple, Sightseeing of Karnak Temple, Sightseeing of Luxor Temple, Edfu Temple - 550 EGP, Komombo Temple - 450 EGP, Luxor Temple - 500 EGP, Karnak Temple - 600

day 7 - Luxor, Flight to Cairo

Early in the morning take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.

Then follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead’, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Later in the afternoon we make our way to the airport and fly back to Cairo.

Meals:Breakfast

Accommodation:Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star

Others:Sightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon, Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD, Valley Of The Kings - 750 EGP, Hatshepsut Temple - 440 EGP

day 8 - 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 at the end of your tour. Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!

Meals:Breakfast

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What's Included

Accommodation

5 and 4 star hotels, traditional felucca boat.

Meals

7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners

Transport

A/C coach or mini-bus Domestic flights between Cairo-Aswan & Luxor-CairoDomestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo

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Arrival and Departure transfers on first and last day of the tripServices of experienced Eqyptologist guides

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