You start your Egyptian adventure in Cairo with a visit one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the great pyramids at Gisa. We next take you on a tour of the city that never sleeps, here there is plenty of time to explore the city and make a stop at the world famous Egyptian museum.

 

The overnight sleeper train (or optional flight) takes you south to the beautiful town of Aswan, which is situated beside the cascading waters of the Nile. Here you can relax and watch myriad feluccas sail lazily around the many small islands or experience traditional Egyptian life with a stroll along the mazy streets of the town’s colourful bazaar. We take you on a visit to the lovely island temple of Philae and you have the option of a flight out to Abu Simbel, with its remarkable temple to Ramses II, before beginning your cruise down the Nile towards Luxor.

 

Surrounded by the sumptuous setting of your luxurious cruise boat you slowly make your way down river. You can relax by the pool and watching the world go by during the day, and dine and enjoy traditional Egyptian entertainment by night. En route you will stop at the important temples of Komombo and Edfu before finally reaching Luxor.

 

In Luxor we tour the West Bank of the Nile, where we explore Pharaonic tombs in the Valley of the Kings, see the deep carvings and coloured wall-paintings at Medinat Habu temple, and learn about the history of Egypt's only female pharaoh, at Queen Hatchepsut's temple.

On the East Bank of the Nile, we visit the temple of Luxor in the middle of town, as well as the huge temple complex at Karnak.

 

From Luxor you return to Cairo by sleeper train (or optional flight) where you have some free time to do a little more shopping or sightseeing, or take a tour to the Mediterranean city of Alexandria.

An extension to the tour is also available to visit the spectacular desert scenery at Wadi Rayan and Wadi Hitan just outside Fayoum, near Cairo, including the 'Valley of the Whales' World Heritage Site where ancient whale fossils are found and displayed on the sand.

 

Your tour ends in Cairo with a transfer to the airport for your flight home.

 

Note: Following feedback from our travellers, from 1st May 2008 this tour will no longer include the Sound & Light show at Karnak Temple (still available as an option). The tour will also feature a 3 night cruise from Aswan, with the first night in Aswan spent in a 4 or 5 star hotel. 

Travelling with your children? Check our family information page.

 

We also have a range of diving holidays that take place in Dahab, Egypt.