8 DAY EGYPT & THE NILE

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8 DAY EGYPT & THE NILE

The one that brings you face to face pharaoh’s and world wonders in enigmatic Egypt

Step into the ancient world of Egypt and discover

the great pyramids. an experience that captivating chaos of Cairo, spend 3 nights gently floating down the river Nile in a traditional felucca and relax on the beach in Hurghada a trip to Egypt with Femon travels will ensure you have a tour to remember.

DAY 1 - ARRIVE CAIRO

Cairo

Join forces with your group tonight and soak up the excitement of these exotic lands. Tomorrow will be a whole world of discovery, so you’ll be thankful for your luxe hotel sleep.

Stay

Oasis Pyramids Hotel (or similar)

DAY 2 - CAIRO TO ASWAN VIA GIZA

Cairo

Get ready for a sensory overload of the best possible variety. Markets & mayhem are on every corner, with stops for hummus and tea proving very essential.

Giza

Of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World only one remains, and today you will be seeing it up close and personal. Get the tissues ready, seeing the iconic Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza in all their 4,600 year old glory will make for a day that stirs you to the very core.

Aswan

Tonight it’s an overnight train to Aswan – nothing gives you a more up-close look at a place than riding local!

Stay

Overnight train

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

From pharaohs to mummies – locally guided tours of the Egyptian Museum & the Pyramids of Giza

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Group photo

USD 11.00

DAY 3 - NILE CRUISE - ASWAN

Aswan

Today is all about jaw drops from start to end. First up, you’ll learn about the famous Obelisk, a symbol of Egypt, and interestingly a monument that is carved in the ground. These pointed needles are a great example of the skills of the ancient Egyptian artisans and our Local Guide will get you in the know on A to Z and everything in-between. Take a stroll along the Nile before grabbing that camera, as we hop aboard a wooden felucca sailboat, the first of our two boating experiences for the day, and watch the local life as you float on by. Tonight is a taste of the high life with a luxury cruise on the River Nile, no less. This is the first of 3-nights we’ll spend on the water, soaking up Egypt from its iconic waterway.

Stay

Basma Hotel (or similar)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

Sit back & chill as you drift down the Nile on a traditional felucca sailing boat

Local villages, ancient sites & stunning scenery – see them all on your relaxing three-night cruise down the Nile

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Visit the Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam

USD 24.00

DAY 4 - NILE CRUISE - ASWAN TO EDFU

Aswan

Enjoy waking up to the Nile and sand dunes as your backdrop, while you sip your coffee and ponder just how good life is.

Next up is your chance to explore Abu Simbel’s Temple of Ramses II, one of the world’s most iconic sites dating back to 1264 BC. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this is a must-do for history buffs and those looking to get in the know on this ancient site. Our Local Guide will uncover its history before we gently drift upstream, steering ourselves away from Aswan with our maps open on ancient Edfu.

Edfu

After green fields, the Arabian desert and palm trees aplenty have teased our eyes along the Nile, we’ll pull in for a peak at the perfectly symmetrical town of Kom Ombo. This village’s famous temple is dedicated to the God of Crocodile, and the God of Falcon and with it’s stunning setting right by the Nile is the perfect spot to head on-land for some exploring. Back on the boat you can practice your ‘walk like an Egyptian’ pose, then take a dip in the pool (yes, as in the boat has a pool) before we dock for the night in Edfu.

Stay

Nile Cruise

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Abu Simbel Temple

USD 273.00

View Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two Gods

USD 12.00

DAY 5 - NILE CRUISE - EDFU TO LUXOR

Edfu

A spot of temple time is up for grabs this morning, complete with a Greco-Roman history lesson & plenty of photo ops. Shortly after, we’ll cast off in the direction of Luxor.

Luxor

As soon as we step foot on Luxor terrain, we’ll start spinning our way into the historical mysteries of this magnificent town including the Avenue of the Sphinxes, an epic lineup of human headed sphinxes spanning 3km, and let’s not forget a photographers dream. Tomorrow the Luxor discoveries continue, so there’s no need to cram it all in on day one.

Stay

Philip Hotel (or similar)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

Visit the Avenue of the Sphinxes

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Visit the Temple of Horus

USD 21.00

DAY 6 - LUXOR TO HURGHADA

Luxor

Only on a trip to Egypt would ancient royal tombs make a casual appearance on our daily agenda. Venturing to the Valley of the Kings known as ‘City of the Dead,’ our local guide will take us to some of the 63 royal tombs found here. Later, choose to visit the Temple of Karnak where we can find the world’s largest religious structure, the Temple of Amun.

Hurghada

Hurghada is all about beachside summer holiday vibes to rival the Mediterranean. With crystal clear waters as far as the eye can see, umbrella-lined beaches, and golden sunsets, this town will be sure to seal the deal on your love for Egypt.

Stay

Bella Vista Hotel (or similar)

NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS

Guided tour through the Valley of Kings

See the Colossos of Memnon

Visit an Egyptian village

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak Luxor

USD 40.00

DAY 7 - HURGHADA TO CAIRO

Hurghada

Lovers of exploring by sea could take a cruise of the Red Sea for all new views, or those who prefer life a little more on land could snorkel, sun bake or just relax in paradise this morning. Later, we’ll attempt an Arabic goodbye to the beautiful beaches of Hurghada as we make our way back to where our Egyptian escapade kicked off just a week ago.

Cairo

It’s our last complete day together on tour, which means we need to make the most of every second and avoid winding down at all costs. Dive back into Cairo and find a mezze haunt to loiter in, or roam the ancient Khan El Khalili bazaar to pick up some final treasures.

Stay

Novotel Airport Hotel (or similar)

FREE TIME ADD-ONS

Red Sea Cruise

US 46.00

DAY 8 - DEPART CAIRO

Cairo

Down your last breakfast on us before collapsing into a mess of farewells. Stay strong, there are plenty more exotic lands with Contiki trips written all over them.

WHAT YOU GET

7NIGHTS ACCOMMODATION

3 nights in Hotel, 1 night in Overnight Train, 3 nights in Cruise ship

Here in Egypt, we match the accommodation to the country itself – diverse and incredible in equal measure. 3-nights will be spent in swanky hotels, 1-night on a couchette train riding twin-birth from Cairo to Aswan, & 3-nights will be spent cruising down the Nile, no less.

15INCLUDED MEALS

7 Breakfast, 5 Dinner, 3 Lunch

Not familiar with Egyptian cuisine? You will be, and you’ll be uber impressed might we add. We’ll sort you out with 7 continental breakfasts to kick start each day of adventure, 3 lunches, & 5 dinners. The rest of the time you can stretch the waist of your pants overstuffed shortbread biscuits, tahini salads & eggplant moussaka.

TEAM

Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides

Throughout your trip you’ll be safe in the hands of an expert local guide, who knows the streets of Egypt and the history of the Pharaohs better than you know the depths of your bucket list.

TRANSPORT

All transport included during the trip

Never a dull moment in Egypt! You’ll be floating down the Nile on a traditional felucca sailboat one moment and taking a scenic couchette train the next, with a private, air-conditioned coach for all the bits in between.

YOUR GROUP

Travel with other 18-35 year olds from around the world

Our trips are exclusively 18-35. This means you’ll be travelling with people just like you, from all over the world- laughter and friendships always guaranteed.

EXPERIENCES

6 included, 6 optional that you can add

The jaw-dropping visit to the Sphinx & the monumental Pyramids of Giza set the tone of the inclusions on this incredible trip. The Egyptian Museum in Cairo and the Colossos of Memnon just keep adding some cream to the crop.