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Best of Egypt
This journey through Egypt packs in awe-inspiring culture and adventure in eight energetic days. Explore the ancient sites along the Nile and discover the most famous of them all, the Great Pyramid of Giza. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you sample some traditional fare with a Nubian family in a local village. Feel the buzz of vibrant bazaars in Aswan and Luxor, but still manage to relax and watch life unfold as you sail the Nile in a traditional felucca.
Is this tour for me?
Travel Style: Classic
All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
Service Level: Standard
Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
Physical Grading: 2 - Light
Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
Trip Type: Small Group
Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
Age requirements: 12+
All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
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Best of Egypt - Itinerary
DAY 1
Cairo
Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Cosmopolitan Cairo Hotel:
Cosmopolitan Cairo Hotel
Optional Activities
Best of Egypt - Itinerary
DAY 1
Cairo
Arrive at any time. There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group:
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Cosmopolitan Cairo Hotel:
Cosmopolitan Cairo Hotel
Optional Activities
What’s Included
- Your G for Good Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān
- Your Discover Moment: Aswān
- Your Local Living Moment: Lunch with a Local Family, Luxor
- Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx guided tour
- Grand Egyptian Museum guided tour
- Felucca sailing excursion
- Karnak and Kom Ombo temples guided tour
- Temple of Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings guided visit
- Cycle and Funtasia Project visit
- Colossi of Memnon visit
- All entrance fees to included monuments
- Internal flights
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
- Simple hotels (6 nts), sleeper train (1 nt).
- 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 3 dinners
- Private air-conditioned minibus, train, felucca, plane, walking.
- Certified Egyptologist as Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Best of Egypt Departure Dates
All Years
| Start | Ending | Availability | Prices from | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Mar 24 2026 | Tue, Mar 31 2026 | Open (1) | $1,466.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Tue, Mar 31 2026 | Tue, Apr 07 2026 | Sold Out | $1,466.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, May 01 2026 | Fri, May 08 2026 | Open (10) | $1,466.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Jun 21 2026 | Sun, Jun 28 2026 | Open (8) | $1,189.15 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Fri, Sep 04 2026 | Fri, Sep 11 2026 | Open (11) | $1,466.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Sun, Oct 25 2026 | Sun, Nov 01 2026 | Open (12) | $1,556.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) | |
| Tue, Oct 27 2026 | Tue, Nov 03 2026 | Open (14) | $1,556.1 USD (price includes taxes and fees) |
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USEFUL INFO
What's Included
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Funtasia Project Visit, Luxor
Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
Your Local Living Moment: Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal, Aswān
Your Discover Moment: Aswān
Your Local Living Moment: Lunch with a Local Family, Luxor. Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx guided tour. Grand Egyptian Museum guided tour. Felucca sailing excursion. Karnak and Kom Ombo temples guided tour. Temple of Hatshepsut and Valley of the Kings guided visit. Cycle and Funtasia Project visit. Colossi of Memnon visit. All entrance fees to included monuments. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
What are the main highlights of this trip?
What are the main highlights of this trip?
Enjoy dinner with a local family, Journey down the Nile on a felucca, Explore ancient temples and monuments, Hunt for deals in the bazaars, Gaze at the pyramids and mysterious Sphinx
Is there a disclaimer I should read before booking this trip?
Is there a disclaimer I should read before booking this trip?
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you view a final copy of your Trip Details a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
Is there an itinerary Disclaimer?
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Are there Itinerary notes?
Are there Itinerary notes?
Please note that during Ramadan, the museum, and Egyptian pyramids will close at 3PM this year, and so we will follow the below order, and schedule on Day 2.
Visit the Pyramids from 9 - 11
Visit the museums from 11:30 - 14:30
Lunch from 15:00 - 16:00 before heading to the train station
