Egyptian Express - 9 days

This short tour of Egypt takes in all the best sites in 9 intoxicating days. Visit the Pyramids, sail down the Nile, check out amazing Abu Simbel and explore the Valley of the Kings!

 

  

      

 

AT A GLANCE

Starts in: Cairo  Ends In: Cairo

Departs: Sundays year round

Breakfast: 7 Lunch: 2  Dinner 2

Tour Leader: Yes - qualified Egyptologist

Accommodation: 2 - 3 hotels & felucca

Compulsory Single Supplement: No

Local Payment Required: No

Average Group Size: 20-30

 

DAY 1: CAIRO

Welcome to Cairo! Airport arrival meet and greet, transfer to hotel. Overnight Cairo. 


DAY 2: PYRAMIDS OF GIZA

Breakfast. A big day out, kicking off at the Egyptian Museum, to see the treasures of King Tutankhamen before heading to the awesome pyramids and lion headed Sphinx of Giza. As sole survivors from the ancient wonders of the world, the pyramids certainly live up to the hype! Overnight seater train to Aswan.

DAY 3: ASWAN

Breakfast box. Aswan awaits! An optional visit to Agilika Island to tour the Philae temple, including a Nubian dinner. Or a free day to relax and explore Egypt's southern most city, shop in the colourful souks and watch the amazing sunset over the River Nile. Overnight Aswan.

DAY 4: ABU SIMBEL

Breakfast/ breakfast box. This morning you have the option to visit the massive rock cut temple of ABU SIMBEL. Possibly the most awe-inspiring temple of all ancient Egypt, with its gigantic rock–cut façade, Abu Simbel is a testament to the might of the most revered ruler Ramses II. Later we board our feluccas and set sail along the River Nile. (Please note their is an option to upgrade to a 5* cruiser) As our felucca plies its way our afternoon is spent lazing about, sunbathing and swimming. Lunch, dinner & overnight felucca.

DAY 5: FELUCCA SAILING

Breakfast. A blissful day of relaxing in the sun and enjoying the views, as the felucca plies its course along the Nile. Swim, sunbathe and simply chill out with a few beers and by night sleep out under a blanket of stars!  Lunch, dinner & overnight felucca.

 

UPGRADE TO A NILE CRUISER? If the felucca doesn't float your boat and you would like to upgrade then why not check out our 5* cruise bolt-on option instead.

DAY 6: LUXOR

Breakfast. Disembark and guided touring of the waterside Temple of Kom Ombo. Journeying onward we visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu en-route to the ancient capital of Thebes. At over 4000 years old Thebes (Luxor) is a living museum and the jewel in Egypt's archaeological crown. This evening we tour Luxor Temple - majestically illuminated by thousands of spotlights. Shafts of artificial light stream from the mammoth columns and intricately carved lintels the architectural brilliance of the temple is magnified with dramatic effect. Luxor Temple is one of only a few temples open for night time viewing and quickly becomes many travellers' favourite. Overnight Luxor.

DAY 7: VALLEY OF THE KINGS

Breakfast. Early morning motor boat launch to Luxor's West Bank and travel on to the imposing Temple of Hatshepsut. Afterwards we visit the legendary Valley of the Kings and can opt to take a short donkey ride to the massive pair of statues know as the Colossi of Memnon. If you're up for some dizzy excitement then why not do hot air ballooning over ancient Thebes beforehand - it's fabulous at sunrise! This afternoon after lunch and time to relax we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak. Lose yourself in the stone-columned Hypostle Hall and go crazy with your camera. Later this evening climb aboard the overnight train to Cairo. Overnight Luxor

DAY 8: CAIRO

A free day to explore Cairo! Perhaps visit the famous Khan-al-Khalili bazaar to haggle for souvenirs, belly dancing costumes and spices! Or why not join us on an optional city tour visiting Islamic Cairo, the Citadel and Mosque of Salladin, the Coptic area and Hanging Church. Overnight - Cairo.

 

DAY 9: CAIRO

Our tour ends after breakfast and onward departure transfer to the airport.


Please note that from 01 September to 31 May a peak season supplement applies of USD $79 per person

 

This supplement increases to USD $129  per person for Easter departures (28th March 2010 and 4th April 2010)



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This short tour of Egypt takes in all the best sites in 9 intoxicating days. Visit the Pyramids, sail down the Nile, check out amazing Abu Simbel and explore the Valley of the Kings!
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Twin/Double Single Supp
USD $499 USD $199
Prices shown are per person travelling. 'Twin/Double' prices per person apply when there are 2 people travelling, sharing a room. The 'single supplement' applies for single travellers who want their own room while on tour. Please enquire for availability of triple rooms.

Peak Season Supplements apply from 01 September to 31 May. In addition, supplements apply for tours over Easter, XMAS and New Years Eve

No Local Payment Required
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Highlights
  • Pyramids & Sphinx at Giza
  • Egyptian Museum including the Royal Mummy Room
  • Sailing by felucca along the Nile
  • Kom Ombo Temple
  • Temple of Horus - Edfu
  • Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens & the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Donkey riding at the Colossi of Memnon
  • Thebes - the Temples of Karnak
  • Luxor Temple by night
Inclusions
  • Airport arrival & departure transfers
  • 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners
  • 4 nights 3 star hotels with en-suite, air-con & TV. Swimming pool in Luxor.
  • 2 nights seater train Cairo - Aswan, Luxor - Cairo (1st class reclining or Nefertiti Style)
  • 2 nights aboard sailing felucca
  • All transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
  • Fully escorted by Egyptian Tour Guide, degree qualified in Egyptology
Exclusions
  • Tip kitty (approx USD$25-40) & items of a personal nature.
Departure Dates
Departs every Sunday from Cairo
Bolt-ons & upgrades
Abu Simbel
The most inspiring temple of ancient Egypt!
5-star Nile Cruise
Cruise the Nile in Style & upgrade to a 5-star cruiser.
Hot Air Ballooning
Get a birds-eye view over the Valley of Kings!
Additional Accommodation
Arrival earlier or stay on longer!

 

 

 

GOBUS is a young and dynamic travel company specialising in tours for spirited travellers who want to discover the world, experience different cultures, make new friends and have a lot of fun along the way!  Here's a list of all the trips we run:

 

 

 EGYPT TOURS: Egypt Group Tours, Egypt XMAS Tours, Egypt New Year Tours

RUSSIA TOURS: Russia Group Tours, Russia XMAS Tours, Russia New Year Tours

MOROCCO TOURS: Morocco Group Tours, Morocco TrekkingMorocco XMAS & NY Tours

TURKEY TOURS: Turkey Group Tours, Turkey Sailing, Turkey Hop-on Hop-off Travel

 

CROATIA SAILING HOLIDAYS:  Croatia & the Dalmation Coast

OVERLAND ADVENTURES: Trans-Siberian Express

 

FESTIVALS:  Oktoberfest, Pamplona, Las Fallas, La Tomatina

 

EVENTS: ANZAC Day Gallipoli, ANZAC day and Egypt, Dawn Service and Dahab

 

XMAS & NEW YEAR TOURS: Hogmanay, Berlin, Praque, Egypt Morocco, Russia

 SOUTH AMERICA: Peru, Brazil, Bolvia

 

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