Egypt adventure holiday

Overnight sleeper trains take you from Cairo to Aswan, and back, as part of a small group. A felucca trips to Luxor completes a week's adventure in Egypt.
Cairo Giza Pyramids Aswan Nubian bazaar Temple of Isis Dinner with a Nubian family Nile felucca journey Luxor Valley of the Kings Karnak temple Optional: Abu Simbel temple, camel ride
Price
£1010£710To£1305excluding flights
Duration
8 Days
Type
Small group
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CO2
46kg
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Single supplement from £340 - £435.
Offers
Up to £300 off selected dates.
Late availability on these dates: 06 Dec, 09 Dec, 11 Dec, 13 Dec, 15 Dec, 16 Dec, 20 Dec, 21 Dec, 22 Dec, 23 Dec, 24 Dec, 25 Dec, 27 Dec, 28 Dec, 30 Dec, 01 Jan, 03 Jan, 05 Jan, 06 Jan, 08 Jan, 13 Jan, 15 Jan, 20 Jan, 22 Jan, 27 Jan,...
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Description of Egypt adventure holiday

Follow the course of the Nile from Cairo to Aswan before cruising by traditional felucca to Luxor and making the return to the capital by train to complete, what will no doubt become, a classic Egypt adventure holiday over the course of a week.

From a cruise on the Nile and chatting to Nubian crew members to experiencing the colossal temples and monuments of Luxor and joining a local family for some delicious home cooking, there’s not much that this Egypt adventure holiday doesn’t include all within a week away.

Important booking note: prior to signing up to this Egypt adventure holiday we advise all of our potential guests to read the safety section of the specific trip notes which offers advice regarding how to travel safely whilst in Egypt.

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Price information

£1010£710To£1305excluding flights
Single supplement from £340 - £435.
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Nile cruising
The Nile has always played a vital role in Egyptian culture, trade and agriculture, which explains why many of the country’s most significant ancient ...
Luxor
"I visited and I did not like anything except the sarcophagus!" “I can not read the hieroglyphs!"

Holiday information

Small group tour, ideal for solos & couples:
Small group travel is not large group travel scaled down. It is modeled on independent travel – but with the advantage of a group leader to take care of the itinerary, accommodation and tickets, and dealing with the language. It’s easy to tick off the big sights independently – but finding those one-off experiences, local festivals, travelling markets and secret viewpoints is almost impossible for someone without the insider knowledge gained from years in the field. For those with limited time, a small group tour will save valuable time in planning, and on holiday.

Reviews

2 Reviews of Egypt adventure holiday

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Reviewed on 29 Jan 2023 by

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Learning more about Ancient Egypt and the phenomenology of religion

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Look, learn and listen; speak some basic Arabic

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


Tourism can help local communities. The people have to collect and recycle their rubbish

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


A great insight into how the culture and history of Egypt have shaped the nation

Reviewed on 11 Jan 2022 by

1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?


Learning about Ancient Egypt and seeing the extraordinary relics with a group of people who were equally interested. Also the variety of this trip in particular.

2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?


Don't expect luxury, but do expect variety, fun and great fellow travelling companions

3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, reduced environmental impacts or supported conservation?


Very much so. We were a small group, we ate at the homes of locals on two occasions, we travelled by train and boat and we stayed at local hotels.

4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?


Fabulous - better than I had anticipated.

Responsible Travel

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Planet

Egypt is an extraordinary country and exploring it will get you travellers there with the locals, learning about their way of life and supporting as many local communities as possible. Most of the accommodation is in locally owned, small guesthouses. Local group leaders provide a perspective on life in Egypt and local guides are used at major sites.

The itinerary includes a boat trip on the Nile River in a traditional felucca. This supports an ancient mode of transport as well as supporting the Nubian crew in their way of life. The trip also includes a visit to a Nubian village where we share a traditional meal. Travellers can see local women baking sunburnt bread in the same way their great grandmothers would have and listen to men play traditional music.

Travellers visit Animal Care in Egypt (ACE) in Luxor, an organisation promoting the care of all animals from dogs to donkeys. ACE provides veterinary services as well as teaching local animal owners how to care for their animals to give them a longer, healthier life. Travellers are encouraged to donate to the charity so they can continue their work and education.

People

Egypt is an extraordinary country and exploring it will get you travellers there with the locals, learning about their way of life and supporting as many local communities as possible. Most of the accommodation is in locally owned, small guesthouses. Local group leaders provide a perspective on life in Egypt and local guides are used at major sites.

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