Embark on the ultimate Egyptian adventure with this 11-day small-group journey. From the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the world-class Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo, through peaceful Aswan and a night sleeping under the stars on the Nile, to the ancient temples of Luxor \u2014 and finally the spectacular Red Sea coast of Hurghada for days of rest and optional water adventures. This is Egypt experienced in full.<\/p>\n
Ahlan wa sahlan! Welcome to Egypt. Your adventure begins in Cairo with a welcome meeting at 4:00 pm, where you’ll meet your tour leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, take time to explore the neighbourhood or visit Coptic Cairo<\/strong>, the city’s historic Christian quarter. After the meeting, head out together to explore Khan al-Khalili Bazaar<\/strong> in Islamic Cairo \u2014 a famous traditional souk that is a maze of narrow alleys filled with local merchants, offering the perfect introduction to daily Egyptian life.<\/p>\n Accommodation:<\/strong> Hotel | Meals:<\/strong> None<\/p>\n Travel to Giza<\/strong>, home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Explore the legendary pyramids, standing for over 4,500 years, and learn about their mysteries with your leader. Enjoy a panoramic view of the three pyramids before visiting the Great Sphinx of Giza<\/strong>. Lunch will be at a local restaurant where you’ll try Koshary<\/strong>, Egypt’s most popular national dish. Afterwards, visit the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum<\/strong>, housing one of the world’s greatest collections of ancient artefacts. In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.<\/p>\n Accommodation:<\/strong> Overnight Sleeper Train | Meals:<\/strong> Lunch<\/p>\n Arrive in Aswan<\/strong>, Egypt’s southernmost city, where the Nile flows peacefully past white-sailed feluccas and Elephantine Island. Today is a free day to explore at your own pace. Optional visits include the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam, the Nubian Museum, Philae Temple<\/strong> (dedicated to the goddess Isis), and the Nubian Bazaar. Stroll along the Aswan Corniche and enjoy a relaxing mint tea by the Nile. In the evening, experience modern Nubian culture with a dinner at a local Nubian family’s home<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Accommodation:<\/strong> Hotel | Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n Another free day in Aswan. You may choose to visit Abu Simbel<\/strong> \u2014 one of Egypt’s most unforgettable monuments, with four colossal statues of Ramses II guarding the Great Temple carved directly from the mountain on the west bank of the Nile. Alternatively, sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, stopping at Kitchener’s Botanical Garden<\/strong> on the island, or simply relax by the river and shop in local markets. Your leader will be on hand to help arrange any optional excursions.<\/p>\n Accommodation:<\/strong> Hotel | Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n Enjoy a free morning \u2014 perhaps visit the Tombs of the Nobles<\/strong> or stock up on snacks for your evening on the Nile. Just before lunch, board your traditional Nile felucca<\/strong> and spend the afternoon sailing peacefully along the river, watching Egyptian daily life unfold on the banks. Your Nubian sailing crew provides all meals and local entertainment. With no cabins, sleep under the stars and watch the sunset across the Nile for a sight you will never forget.<\/p>\n Accommodation:<\/strong> Felucca | Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner<\/p>\n Say farewell to your Nubian crew and travel by private vehicle to Luxor<\/strong>, Egypt’s open-air museum. En route, visit either Kom Ombo Temple<\/strong> (with its unique double design dedicated to both Sobek and Horus) or Edfu Temple<\/strong> (one of Egypt’s best-preserved ancient temples). In the afternoon, explore the vast Karnak Temple Complex<\/strong>, one of the greatest religious structures ever built. Also visit Animal Care in Egypt (ACE)<\/strong>, an NGO supported by the Intrepid Foundation. The evening is free to relax, shop, or enjoy a local teahouse.<\/p>\n Accommodation:<\/strong> Hotel | Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast<\/p>\n Explore the highlights of Ancient Thebes by private minivan. Begin at the iconic Colossi of Memnon<\/strong>, followed by a visit to the Valley of the Kings<\/strong> \u2014 where more than 60 pharaohs are buried in richly decorated tombs. Enjoy lunch with a local family<\/strong>, tasting traditional home-cooked Egyptian food. The remainder of the day is free to visit local markets or relax before the journey to the Red Sea.<\/p>\n Accommodation:<\/strong> Hotel | Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Lunch<\/p>\n Early morning drive to Hurghada<\/strong> on the Red Sea coast. Check into your half-board beach resort<\/strong> and enjoy time to relax on the stunning Red Sea coastline, or explore Hurghada’s city and vibrant markets. The crystal-clear waters and world-class coral reefs await.<\/p>\n Accommodation:<\/strong> Resort Hotel | Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n A full free day at the Red Sea<\/strong> to relax or enjoy optional activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving, or quad biking through the desert. Discover the vibrant coral reefs and crystal-clear waters, or simply unwind on the beach.<\/p>\n Accommodation:<\/strong> Resort Hotel | Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n Early morning drive back to Cairo<\/strong>. Arrive around midday with free time to explore, shop for souvenirs, or simply relax before gathering for a farewell dinner<\/strong> \u2014 celebrating the end of your unforgettable journey through Egypt.<\/p>\n Accommodation:<\/strong> Hotel | Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast, Dinner<\/p>\n After breakfast, transfer to Cairo International Airport according to your flight time. Hotel check-out is at 12:00 pm. Maasalama \u2014 until we meet again!<\/em><\/p>\n Meals:<\/strong> Breakfast | Services:<\/strong> Airport transfer<\/p>\n Egypt’s ultimate adventure \u2014 11 days covering Cairo’s pyramids, overnight train to Aswan, Nile felucca sailing, Luxor’s ancient temples, and the Red Sea coast.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"tour_category":[92,94,91,93,95],"tour_tag":[],"tour-age":[103],"tour-activity":[89,90],"tour-destination":[30],"class_list":["post-7226","tour","type-tour","status-publish","hentry","tour_category-cairo-pyramids","tour_category-luxor-thebes","tour_category-multi-day-tours","tour_category-nile-aswan","tour_category-red-sea","tour-age-103","tour-activity-ancient-sites","tour-activity-museums","tour-destination-egypt"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/tour\/7226","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/tour"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/tour"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/tour\/7226\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7272,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/tour\/7226\/revisions\/7272"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=7226"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"tour_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftour_category&post=7226"},{"taxonomy":"tour_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftour_tag&post=7226"},{"taxonomy":"tour-age","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftour-age&post=7226"},{"taxonomy":"tour-activity","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftour-activity&post=7226"},{"taxonomy":"tour-destination","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/miadventuretours.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftour-destination&post=7226"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Day 2 \u00b7 Cairo \u2013 Overnight Train<\/h3>\n
Day 3 \u00b7 Aswan<\/h3>\n
Day 4 \u00b7 Aswan<\/h3>\n
Day 5 \u00b7 Nile Felucca<\/h3>\n
Day 6 \u00b7 Luxor<\/h3>\n
Day 7 \u00b7 Luxor<\/h3>\n
Day 8 \u00b7 Hurghada<\/h3>\n
Day 9 \u00b7 Hurghada<\/h3>\n
Day 10 \u00b7 Cairo<\/h3>\n
Day 11 \u00b7 Departure<\/h3>\n
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