A 22 Day adventure to really discover Egypt...

DAY 01

Escape to Cairo. At arrival on the airport you are welcomed by one of our professional staff. We'll help you through customs and on to your hotel.
Overnight in Cairo- hotel.

DAY 02

Full-day excursion to: - The Pyramid of Saqqara, the sepulchre monument of king Djoser which was built in the third dynasty, the alabaster Sphinx, and limestones colossus of Ramses II in Memphis. In the afternoon we'll visit the three pyramids of Giza.
Overnight in Cairo - hotell.

DAY 03

Full-day excursion to three places: The Egyptian museum, with the world's largest collection of ancient Egyptian treasures, the Alabasters Mosque of Mohamed Ali, which was completed in 1857, and the bazaar of Khan ell Khalili with its winding alleyways and shops selling everything you can possibly imagine: carpets, spices, ivory, gold, silver, brass, jewelery, foods and all sorts of handcrafted goods. The air is filled with an exotic fragrance of tobacco mixed with spices and mysterious oriental perfume. In the evening we'll take the first-class night train to Aswan.
Overnight on the train.

DAY 04

In the morning we'll arrive in Aswan, where one of our representatives will escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for exploring Aswan. You may choose to visit the island or explore the two rock temples of Abu Simbel with an optional excursion. The large temple of Harrises II was dedicated to Re-Har-Akhte. The four collossal statues of Ramses II greet the rising sun, and the ceilings and walls are covered with superb reliefs. The smaller temple, is dedicated to Hathour, the god of love.
Overnight - Aswan in hotel.

DAY 05

Today you cross the Nile with felucca for a visit to Elefantine island,and the mausoleum of Agha Khan.
Overnight - Aswan in hotel.

DAY 06

Today sees a visit to the Aswan Dam, 7 km south of the old dam built in 1902. You'll also see the unfinished obelisk, 42 meters long, 4 meters wide.
Overnight - Aswan - hotel.

DAY 07 : DAY 10

On day 7 you'll set sail on an unforgettable felucca trip down the Nile. Along the way, we'll stop at Kom-Ombo and Edfu Temples, among the most beautiful sites in all of Egypt. We'll also stop in Esna. You'll probably want a light sleeping bag or blankets on this trip, as we'll be sleeping under the stars on the deck of our sailboat. Expect primitive style camping, but lots of fun, on board. During the trip all excursions are included.
Overnight on board your felucca.

DAY 11

You'll be met in Esna by one of our representatives for a bus ride to Luxor. Here you'll visit the renowned temples of Luxor and Karnak. Overnight in Luxor - hotel.

DAY 12
After breakfast, you'll cross the Niile for a visit to the Valley of the Kings. The afternoon includes stops in the Valley of the Queens and at the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the colossuses of Memnon, the 18 meter high, sitting sculptures of Amenhotep III.
Overnight in Luxor - hotel.

DAY 13

Today are you free to explore Luxor after breakfast in the hotel. In the evening you may choose to see the optional sound and light show. One of our staff members will be happy to help you make your plans.
Overnight in Luxor - hotel.

DAY 14

We depart Luxor by bus and head towards the Red Sea resort of Hurgada to the red sea, where you canl sunbathe, swim, dive or fish in the beautiful waters. If you are interested, you may choose the option of hiring a fully equipped fishing boat or renting diving gear and taking lessons. Don't forget your license!
Overnight in Hurgada - hotel.

DAY 15 : DAY 18

Stay in Hurgada. You may choose to visit the Red Sea museum or rent a small boat and explore the dozens of small islands off the coast. Glass bottom boats let you explore the marine life without getting wet!
Overnight in Hurgada - hotel.

DAY 19

After breakfast, fly to Cairo. The rest of the day is free.
Overnight in Cairo- hotel.

DAY 20

Today are you free. You may choose to do some shopping at the Khan el Khalili bazars.
Overnight in Cairo - hotel.

DAY 21

Another free day in Cairo. Why not take an optional excursion to the el Fayoum. El Fayoum is built around the Bahr Youssef, a tiny branch of the Nile, which ends in in the Qarounmeer. This scenic village is famous for its water wheels, which irrigate the fields.
Overnight in Cairo - hotel.

DAY 22

Today you'll bid farewell to Egypt. After breakfast one of our representatives will take you to the airport for your outbound flight.

Services include:
- 5 nights in 3* hotel in Cairo, BB (bed and breakfast)
- 3 nights 3 * hotel in Aswan, BB
- 3 nights 3 * hotel in Luxor, BB
- 1 night in 1st class night train
- 4 nights on board a Felucca, FB (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- 5 nights 3 * hotel in Hurgada, BB
- transfer Luxor - Hurgada by bus/car
- Hurgada-Cairo flight
- All abouve mentioned excursions including English speaking guide.
- All transfers to and from hotels, train, felucca and airport.

Not included:
- Optional excursions
- tips, insurance, visa, personal expenditure
- Remaining lunches
- Entry Visa
- Drinks