Explore Egypt

Explore Egypt

Travel to experience the ancient stories and pharaonic cultures that are the quintessential image of Egypt. For 15 days, adventure to bustling Cairo, cruise along the Nile in a traditional felucca and explore Luxor, Alexandria and coastal Hurghada. Gaze at the grandeur of the pyramids, step back in time at magnificent tombs and relax on deck while you watch rural Egyptian life pass you by along the Nile. Acclaimed sights, tucked-away treasures, Nubian hospitality and everything in between – let your mind wander as you discover the true face of Egypt.

Activities

• Cairo – Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
• Nile – Felucca overnight sailing trip
• Luxor – Karnak Temple
• Luxor – Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
• Luxor – Hatshepsut Temple
• Hurghada – Red Sea Snorkelling Adventure
• Cairo – Khan al-Khalili bazaar visit
• El Alamein – War Museum
• Alexandria – Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
• Alexandria – Bibliotheca Alexandrina
• Alexandria – Morsi Abu El Abbas Mosque

Highlights

• Cairo is a place like no other; a rambling metropolis of sand-beaten colours and ancient wonder. You’ll have plenty of time to explore the acclaimed sites and lose yourself in bustle of this fascinating city.
• Bask in the unique atmosphere of Aswan and experience not only the warmth and charm of Nubian hospitality, but also some delicious traditional cuisine on a local homestay.
• Set sail on one of the world’s most iconic rivers with an included felucca trip down the Nile. Relax and soak up the landscapes, as scenes of everyday Egyptian life pass you by.
• Explore the balmy Red Sea on a snorkelling adventure in Hurghada – sharing a tasty lunch aboard the yacht and looking out for clownfish, turtles and manta rays among the kaleidoscopic coral.
• Uncover one of the greatest cities in antiquity, Alexandria, reborn as Egypt’s alternative capital, and pay your respects at El Alamein – an important World War II battle site.