Wonders of Ancient Egypt
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Tour Code:
EGWEZN20-144
Start City:
Cairo
End City:
Cairo
Tour Style:
Tour Quality:
First Class
Tour Length:
12 days
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Tour Itinerary
The enduring buzz of Cairo's bustling city streets and imposing Great Pyramids of Giza launch your discovery of Ancient Egypt. Cruise down the Nile to Kom-Ombo, past Luxor, and explore the Valley of the Kings.
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Day 1
Welcome to CairoDelve into the antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which begins in the effervescent Egyptian capital. As you transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure, you’ll feel the intoxicating buzz of this lively city – the perfect introduction to an unforgettable opportunity to learn about Egypt’s ancient past and exciting present. You may choose to relax after your trip, or experience the energy of Cairo for yourself at the Khan El-Khalili souk where the sounds and smells are almost overwhelming.Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
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Day 2
Admire the Wonders of GizaImmerse yourself during a full-day excursion to the old kingdom of Egypt. See the Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, then marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mighty Sphinx.Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
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Day 3
Fly to Luxor and Embark on Your Nile CruiseFly to Luxor this morning and embark on a guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex, before boarding your cruise in time for lunch. Later, marvel at Luxor's Temple and visit the Luxor Museum to see an astounding collection of archaeological treasures, including items from Tutankhamun’s tomb. Your Stays with Stories experience takes you on a cruise along the Nile, which continues to play a crucial role in Egyptian economy and biodiversity.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
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Day 4
Explore Ancient DenderaPay tribute to the Goddess Hathor at Dendera Temple, a soaring structure built around 330 BC. Beautifully preserved and elaborate in its design, every inch of this impressive sand-colored structure is mesmerizing and you’ll see many of its halls, shrines and unique features such as the sun dial and replica Dendera zodiac, tracing the images of Taurus and Libra. You’ll learn about Dendera’s role as one of the major capitals of ancient Upper Egypt before sailing to Kom-Ombo for the night.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
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Day 5
Journey to AswanToday, we travel to Aswan, which for centuries held the important strategic role of being Egypt’s southern frontier and gateway to the rest of Africa. Today it is a tranquil, modern city, most known for its High Dam, Nubian villages and Philae Temple, built to honor Egyptian goddess Isis. We arrive in time for dinner, watching the buzz of the city from the comfort of our boat.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
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Day 6
The High Dam and More in AswanDuring your sightseeing in Aswan, you’ll see how the ancient Egyptians chose a stunning place to honor the goddess of love and you’ll learn how the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Our final stop today is a visit to the High Dam, the world’s largest embankment dam which ended the cycle of flood and drought along the Nile River.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
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Day 7
Onwards to Philae and Kitchener’s IslandToday, you could join a once-in-a-lifetime Optional Experience to Abu Simbel, carved into a solid rock cliff in Egypt’s Nubian Valley. As you approach the Great Temple, you’ll marvel at the four seated colossi on either side of the entrance and the elaborate engravings depicting great victories and paying homage to the gods. Meet the members of a local women-owned cooperative on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Later, you’ll set sail in a traditional felucca around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
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Day 8
Off to Ancient Kom-OmboWe visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, a highlight along the Nile, where we’ll learn how the temple was built to honor two gods, Horus the Elder and Sobek. The Temple has a perfectly symmetrical design, the two sides mirroring each other with one side dedicated to the crocodile god, the other to the falcon god. You’ll learn all about the mythical link and why the Nile crocodile was of such importance to the ancient Egyptian priests.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
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Day 9
Sail to Stunning LuxorWatch how the river gives life to an arid landscape and the people who live within it as you sail down the Nile towards Luxor, once an ancient Egyptian capital. Head to the Sundeck for the best views and thrilling experience of passing through Esna Lock before continuing your journey.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
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Day 10
Disembark and Fly to Cairo Connect with LocalsDisembark at Luxor to explore the fascinating complex of mortuary temples and tombs, including Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings. Connect With Locals as you enjoy a traditional Be My Guest experience. Fly to Cairo and enjoy an evening at leisure to soak up the buzzing atmosphere for which the city is famous.Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
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Day 11
Discover Colorful Cairo Dive Into CultureThe buzz of Cairo is undeniable, and you’ll get to feel it first-hand as you embark on an unforgettable sightseeing tour through the effervescent Egyptian capital. History buffs will love the visits to the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Old Cairo, built 700 years ago as a spiritual hub for the region. You’ll also see the Alabaster Mosque and Citadel of Cairo, a medieval Islamic-era fortification which served as the seat of the Egyptian government for almost seven centuries. Later, you’ll head to the celebrated Egyptian Museum, where you’ll Dive into Culture and discover the museum’s unbelievable array of artefacts, from mummies and sarcophagi to jewelery and King Tutankhamun’s treasures.Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
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Day 12
Farewell CairoOur expedition at its end, say a fond farewell to your newfound friends.
Meals: Breakfast
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Dining Summary
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 7 Lunch (L)
- 7 Dinner (D)
Be My Guest
- Luxor: Enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest encounter on the banks of the Nile where your hosts, the El Boerey family, will share their stories about family life in a typical Luxor village. Savor a local culinary tradition of warm mint tea and freshly baked local bread with honey.
Dive Into Culture
- Cairo: Enjoy a visit to Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, home to a remarkable collection of Egyptian antiquities including the world-famous ‘Mask of Tutankhamun’.
Iconic Experience
- Giza: Enjoy a day gazing at the Great Pyramids of Giza and its treasures - the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the Colossus of Rames II.
- Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man as your Egyptologist explains the significance behind it. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, see the of Rameses II and the Hypostyle Hall.
- Luxor: Spend the day discovering the wonders of the Luxor Museum.
- Dendera: At the Temple of Hathor, see a rare depiction of Cleopatra and Caesarian.
- Aswan: Admire the picturesque setting of Aswan and its iconic sites as you embark on a sightseeing tour of the city. Learn about the beautiful Temple of Isis and the contentious construction of the Aswan Dam.
- Kitchener's Island: Sail around Kitchener's Island and its Botanical Gardens in a traditional felucca.
- : Take a short boat ride to Philae Island, located between the old and new Aswan Dams, where you’ll have a short tour. You'll then be seated in a Roman style theater for a retelling of the perennial Nile flood, and of the goddesses Isis and Hathor, to whose worship the temple was originally dedicated.
- Kom Ombo: Discover the temple of Kom-Ombo and discover the wonders of the duo gods Horus the Elder and Sobek.
- Valley of the Kings: Discover the ancient history behind the final resting place of Egypt's Pharaohs and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at the Valley of the Kings.
- Cairo: Spend your day enjoying the sights of the Hanging Church of St. Mary or embark on a journey to see the ancient Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Aswan: Wander off the beaten tracks in Aswan as you meet the wonderful ladies of a local Women owned co-operative. Their mission is to ensure a garbage free world and they are using waste and natural material like bamboo or palm trees to create fine handicrafts. The organization is providing a hub of support and comfort for over 300 women who may live in poverty or suffer from loneliness, and want to become financially independent. Thanks to their newly learnt skills, they have now been able to provide the main source of income for their family. This experience is advancing Global Goal 5: Gender Equality.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Luxor and Cairo with an Egyptologist
- Visit the temples of Karnak, Luxor Museum, the temple dedicated to Goddess Hathor at Dendera, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, the Temple at Kom-Ombo, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- View the Step Pyramid in Sakkara, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island, the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo
- See the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, the Sound and Light show in Giza
- Sail in a felucca across the Nile
Stays With Stories
- Cairo: Nile cruises emerged in the early 19th century as travelers sought to explore Egypt's ancient wonders by boat. The Nile has always played a crucial role in Egyptian life from the transportation of goods, to enriching wildlife. Take in the cultural and historic significance of the Nile as you drift along the famous river during your overnight cruise.
Whats Included
- The services of a professional English speaking Egyptologist / Travel Director throughout your journey
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Return flight from Cairo to Luxor
- Seven-night luxury Nile Cruise
- Flight from Luxor to Cairo
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.
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Question: Can we get inside the Giza Pyramid?
Question: When you visit the Valley of the Kings, do you actually go into any of the tombs?
Question: what type of boat is used for Nile cruise?
Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?
Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?
Everything was above standards!! Very well organized and informed. I will book with them again!!
The tour staff in Egypt were excellent and highly professional. The Affordable Tours staff did an excellent job. But Trafalgar needs to improve. They provided us with bad information that needlessly caused us problems, discomfort and inconvenience. They told us we had to tip in Egyptian funds. This couldn't be more wrong. Egyptians prefer US funds. They told us we couldn't bring standard wheeled carry-on luggage. This was also wrong. All the planes used were all modern jets that accommodated modern wheeled carry on luggage just fine.
The trip was better than expected because we had an excellent travel director and we had only four couples in our group. We got personal attention every day and we did a few extra things because we could move through a site quickly (no standing behind others to wait on a photo, etc).
Great trip filled with unforgettable sights. Jam packed with Egypts incredible historic sights coupled with a relaxing 7 day cruise on the Nile River truly memorable vacation!
Our trip to Egypt was incredible. Due to the times, we were shocked to see we were the only ones on our 12-day trip. Had a tour guide plus a driver everywhere we went. The guides were outstanding. So much knowledge. I did understand there would be a wellness type person also, and there was not. The drivers did spray our hands with sanitizer almost always,
We met our Tour Director on the 2nd day. I highly suggest that Tour Director (s) should send email with picture ID before a day or 2 before arrival. This was our experience with other travel companies. I found this very helpful. We were also disappointed in this particular trip since the hotel didn't know at all about Gate 1's Tour Director. We have no information whatsoever what time we will be meeting upon our arrival. No schedule posted or just a little courtesy to inform clients about who to contact or at least a note to Gate 1 travelers the time we are expected to meet through the front desk since we took our own flight. The only way we found it because we saw someone who had the ID of Gate 1. Most of us who joined the tour had similar experience. First impression is lasting!
Overall an awesome experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about his subject. The selection of sites was thoughtfully put together. I did not like the fact that while on the boat the WiFi signal was not av at available in my room and very weak in designated parts of the boat. The room was often too cold and I learned late in the cruise that the boat was not outfitted with heat.
This trip exceeded my expectations! Everyone was professional and knowledgeable. The guides were wonderful and helpful! The only negative comment I would have about traveling to Egypt was that it was not handicapped accessible. While I expected the monuments to be a challenge, I did not expect the boat ( ship) to only have stairs, and it was 4 flights to get from our cabin to dinner. But the wonderful staff and food on the ship compensated for the difficulty going up and down! It was wonderfully orchestrated from the moment we arrived until we left...A trip of a lifetime!
my only issue was the lack of support for child accommodations and pricing before the trip but once at the destinations they were fully accommodating
Traflager- All expected expenses were not disclosed prior to trip. Tipping became tedious and bottled water was not provided on the river boat even though you could not drink the water onboard. The hotels in Cairo were Not acceptable - mold & mildew.
Boat and rooms were very old and food was same exact same dishes all three meals everyday and all days on boat all 11 days...
The trip was amazing from start to finish!
Traffalgar exceeded above and beyand my expectation.
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Trafalgar took care of everything so we did not have to worry about any aspect of our travel, connections, or destination. We were not prepared for all the additional tipping we were asked to do (bus drivers, van drivers, boat). Also, based on the readings we did for travel to Egypt, US dollars could have been used virtually everywhere. Information indicated wheeled suitcases with handles will not fit in the cabin of the plane. There was no question we could have taken wheeled luggage on the plane. Appropriate dress for women: the only time there was an issue was on a single day when we attended a specific mosque. Dress for women did not have to be as strict as readings indicated. Vendors on the Nile Cruise Ship: T-shirts were being sold for $55 USD and other souvenirs were being sold at triple pricing or more than the hotel gift shop. Scheduling inexpensive souvenir shopping would be appreciated.