Overview
Travel Egypt. A one-of-a-kind adventure offers a unique experience of countless attractions. From the towering Great Pyramids to mummies at the Egyptian museum, then to Aswan, you'll get in touch with the rich Nubian culture and interact with locals. Put your felucca sails in position from Aswan to Kom Ombo and Edfu on your way to Luxor on a two-day trip. Enjoy the majestic Nile scenery and the fertile irrigated banks, and explore the west bank, the temple of Hatshepsut, the valley of the kings and the Karnak temple. We have tailored Your itinerary with the least harmful means of transportation to the environment. as part of our initiative for a sustainable future. Moreover, On your behalf, we will offset the unavoidable aspects of your journey and receive a carbon-neutralization certificate through Eol's eco-social projects, which help local farmers and communities.
Daily Itinerary
Day 1 Sunday Welcome to Cairo
Arrival, Meet your Tour Manager before customs clearance, who will assist you and escort you to your Hotel, check-in get your room key and stay overnight
Day 2 Monday: Pyramids of Giza, Grand Egyptian Museum
After breakfast, your guide will take you to Giza's pyramid plateau, with the worlds-famous tombs of Cheops, Chefren, and mykerinos, as well as sphinx; you will be privileged to watch some of the first fascinating sceneries. After completion, The Great Egyptian Museum at the Cairo Gate on the Giza Plateau (next to the Pyramids) became the jewel of Egypt's new crown and one of the world's largest, most modern, and most famous museums. The Museum will house more than 50,000 artefacts, including all the personal holdings of the Golden King Tutankhamun, all gathered for the first time in one place.
Note: The Great Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in 2022; if it is not open alternatively, you will visit the Egyptian National Museum.
Afternoon; you will see numerous pharaonic eras, including the Tutankhamun exhibition on our Egyptian National Museum trip.
PM: Transfer to Railway Station and catch a sleeper train to Aswan with dinner "Tray Style."
Day 3, Tuesday: Aswan
Upon arrival in Aswan, start your guided trip to the Aswan Dam ; The first dam was built in 1898-1902 and was the largest dam in the world at the time, but later a new high dam was built in 1960-1971. After that, you will visit the Temple of Philae, the Temple of Isis and Hathor
Later in the afternoon, you check in at your Nubian guest house, and you will have the opportunity to book our Exclusive Tour of the Nubian Village, including Lunch overlooking the view of Aswan city from the Island.
On this tour, you will get unmatched first-hand experience interacting with Nubian Villagers and enjoy an unforgettable dinner cooked by the housewife of the family we support in this part of Egypt. You also want to overlook the view of illuminated Aswan city.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 4 Wednesday Aswan
Enjoy your free day in the village and interact with the locals; however, you have the opportunity to book a trip to Abu Simbel, where you'll drive there (approx. 4 hours). As part of a guided tour (by a local expert guide in Abu Simbel), you'll visit the impressive rock temples of Abu Simbel. After sightseeing (approx. 1.5 - 2 hours), you'll return to Aswan. Overnight.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 5 Thursday Days Felucca Adventure
Today you start your Nile adventure by Sailing on a felucca " Feluccas are basic traditional Nile sailboats " made for a highly relaxing and enjoyable way to travel down the river. You sleep on the boat's deck (mattresses and blankets are provided, but if you prefer something between you and the blankets, you will need a sleep sheet on a sleeping bag liner of your own). Please note that the Felucca have small toilets but not showers. However, you can bathe in the river from your Felucca. The felucca captain will cooks you simple Nubian meals for lunch and dinner and prepare you a traditional breakfast, incl. pancakes etc. Leave your stress behind and enjoy this tranquil and traditional experience on the Nile about sunset you will arrive in Harbiab Ialsnd, Enjoy a walk through the island and continue sailing to Kom Ombo if we have enough wind to go. Otherwise, we stay overnight on the island.
Meals included: Lunch and dinner.
Day 06 Friday Kom Ombo /Edfu / Luxor
After having your breakfast prepared by your local Felucca crew, you will visit Kom Ombo temple and drive to Edfu temple, then continue to Luxor; upon your arrival in Luxor, you will check into your hotel in the evening,before checking in you will visit and enjoy guided sightseeing at the Luxor temple.
Meals Included : Breakfast
Day 7 Saturday: West Thebes – Karnak- Cairo
Early in the morning, the tour will begin on the West Bank near the tombs in the famous Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut, and the statue of the great Memnon, and after that, you will visit Karnak Temple, including the old Sphinx Street. Later you catch a plane to Cairo; upon arrival in Cairo, your tour Manager will escort you to a hotel near the airport.
Note: You can start earlier and book a sunrise ride in a hot balloon for an additional fee
Meals Included: Breakfast
Day 07 Saturday West Bank
In the morning, you will start a guided tour to the West bank, visiting tombs in the famed Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut temple, and the mighty Colossi of Memnon. You'll visit Karnak Temple.Pm you'll head to the airport and catch a plane to Cairo , Upon arrival our driver will escort you to your hotel near the airport for your overnight stay.
Included:
Services & Transfers
- All Transfer from Airport Hotel Airport
- one full-day tour of the pyramids, the Sphinx and the Egyptian Museum
- Private Local Mobile Phone to be connected with your private tour assistant round trip
- Guided Tour of The High Dam Unfinished obelisk and Philae
- Guided Luxor and Karnak Temple
- Guided tour of Kom Ombo Temple
- Guided Tour Edfu Temple
- Guided tour of the Kings Valley, Hatshepsut temple and close of Memnon
- Carbon footprint neutralization certificate
Not Included:
- Tips – Visa – Extra Meals or beverages
Optional Sightseeing with Locals:
- Abo simple Temple
- Nubian Village
- Hot Air Balloon
Comfort Accommodations 4*
- Cairo : Cosmopolitan or Similar on BB
- Cairo/Aswan : Sleeper train on FB
- Aswan: Nubian Eco Lodge on BB " Mountain View "
- Nile Cruise : Nile Felucca Sail Boat FB
- Luxor : Stigenburger Achti City View on BB
Meals Arrangment
- BB = Bed and Breakfast
- HB = Breakfast and Dinner
- FB = Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner( Stars Lunch .ends Breakfast)