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Egypt Express

Explore the wonders of the ancient world

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Duration:

8 days

Age Range:

18-39

Group Size:

Max 18

Trip Highlights

  • Explore the unforgettable Giza Pyramids and Sphinx with a qualified Egyptologist
  • Cruise down the Nile in a traditional felucca boat
  • Get your haggle on in Cairo’s bustling bazaars
  • Explore the wonders of Luxor - the world’s ‘largest open-air museum’
  • Freedom and flexibility: Budget friendly trip with plenty of free time so you can shape your experience with optional activities to suit your budget and travel style

Trip Overview

Welcome to Egypt - land of soaring pyramids, colourful souks, ancient temples and the mighty Nile. This awesome eight day group trip takes you to all the historic highlights, from the Giza Pyramids and the Sphinx to Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. You’ll also explore the streets of Cairo, the tranquil riverside city of Aswan, and cruise down the Nile. Bucket-list, ticked!

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  • 7 nights’ accommodation
  • 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
  • Tour guide
  • All on-trip transport
  • Guided tour of the Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
  • Khan el-Khalili Bazaar tour
  • Nubian village visit
  • Felucca trip on the Nile
  • Kom Ombo Temple visit
  • 24-hour emergency support

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Visas
  • Insurance
  • Some meals
  • Airport transfers
  • Extra nights’ accommodation
  • Additional activities

Accommodation

This trip includes 7 nights of accommodation. 5 nights will be spent in twin-share hotels. Rooms are clean and comfortable but very simple, with en suite bathroom facilities and air conditioning. You’ll also have 2 nights on sleeper trains, modern air-conditioned sleepers with twin-berth beds.

If you require any extra nights of accommodation pre or post trip, please speak to your travel advisor.

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners are included. You’ll need to buy all other meals, snacks and drinks yourself. This gives you plenty of flexibility to experience the delicious local cuisine.

Arrive into Cairo and make your way to your starting accommodation. Chill at the hotel, or plunge straight into the bustling city. You'll meet your group this evening and get to know the gang over a local meal.

This morning's destinations are the iconic Giza Pyramids and Sphinx - a real bucket-list moment. After, head back to Cairo for a tour of Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and pick up some handicrafts or tuck into some falafel. This evening, board the sleeper train to Aswan.

Wake up as the train rolls into Aswan. You've got a free morning to explore the city. Visit the souks, discover Philae Temple, or join an optional tour of the city. In the afternoon, cruise down the Nile to a Nubian village where you'll enjoy a home-cooked meal with the locals.

Discover more of the tranquil riverside city at your own pace today. Trawl the souks, visit the botanical gardens or just sit back with a mint tea and watch the world go by. We've also got an optional trip to the unforgettable twin temples of Abu Simbel.

We're taking to the river today on board a traditional wooden boat known as a felucca. Head to Aswan Bridge before disembarking. Travel to Luxor with a stop en route at Kom Ombo Temple. Arrive into Luxor in the afternoon and explore the city. Visit the Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, the Mummification Museum, or take a tour of the East Bank

Today is yours to explore Luxor. We have an epic optional excursion to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. If that's not for you, spend your time exploring the beauties of Luxor.

We'll make our way by ferry to the West Bank where our guide will be waiting for us. Hop on a bike and join the team in exploring the village before making our way to the Funtasia Project Center. We will make our way back across the Nile with plenty of time before boarding the overnight train back to Cairo.

Wake up as the train arrives into Giza Station in Cairo. Your amazing tour ends on arrival. See you again soon!

Everyone's dream trip looks a little different, and this group tour is your chance to explore Egypt on a budget. Whilst we take care of the accommodation, transport, guide and must-do activities, this trip is designed with maximum flexibility in mind to give you control over the itinerary. You'll have plenty of free time and freedom to shape your own adventures with a wide variety of optional activities available to book during your trip, so you can choose experiences around your preferences and budget.

Whether you're after an action-packed itinerary or want to explore at a relaxed pace, this trip is your chance to do so. This style of trips are some of the most budget-friendly options we offer, making them accessible to a wide range of different travellers.

Please note activities and itineraries are subject to change.

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Arrival Information:

You’ll need to arrive into Cairo International Airport (CAI) on day 1 or earlier. There are no activities planned until this evening when you’ll meet your guide and group. If this is your first trip to Egypt we highly recommend that you book an airport transfer through us (speak to your travel advisor), as navigating your way through the arrivals hall and negotiating a fair price for a taxi service can be a challenge. If you do get your own taxi, expect the drive to take between 20 minutes and an hour, depending on traffic. Taxis do not have meters so you’ll want to agree a price before leaving the airport. 

You’ll have a short meeting with your guide and group shortly after arrival. A welcome note will be left at the hotel detailing when and where to meet. If you arrive late, the local team will leave a note telling you where to meet the group the next morning.

Your trip ends on day 8 on arrival in Cairo (night 7 is spent on a sleeper train). We recommend that you don’t book any onward flights before mid-afternoon on day 8 as trains can be subject to delays. You’ll need to arrange your own return airport transfer, but your guide can help with this.

Age & Eligibility:

You’ll need to be a minimum of 18 years old to participate in this trip. This trip is designed for travellers aged between 18-39.

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Customer Reviews

Customer Reviews

Courtney

Learnt a lot of information and made it easier to see more. It was an adventure I won't forget any time soon.

Kerri

Great way to travel to a country that would otherwise be unsafe to travel on your own!!! It was also great to travel with people my own age, including some other solo travellers, from different...

Charlotte

Michael our tour guide gave recommendations for all places and ensured our safety at all times, felt really supported and helped all the way through the trip.

Kate

The trip was very well planned and I felt that I received a really inclusive and diverse adventure with activities I wouldn't have partook in had I not been travelling on this tour. However, I did...

James

Everything was perfect and well organised, probably one of the best trips I have ever done. I definitely recommend!!

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