Experience Egypt without the stress: iconic sites, desert adventures, Nubian culture, and a once-in-a-lifetime Nile cruise
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International airport arrival at Cairo. Airport pick up and transfer to our hotel just steps from the Pyramids. Hang out by the rooftop pool and in the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner and shisha on the rooftop terrace with the Pyramids glowing at sunset in the background.
Accommodation: Boutique hotel overlooking the Pyramids.
Meals: Dinner
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Explore the legendary Giza Plateau with our expert Egyptologist guide( the same guide who will be leading our entire tour), visiting the Pyramids and the Sphinx. Continue to the brand new Grand Egyptian Museum, home to the world’s finest collection of Ancient Egyptian treasures. In the evening, relax at the hotel after a long day of learning about Ancient Egypt.
Accommodation: Boutique hotel overlooking the Pyramids
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Head 2 hours west into the Sahara desert. Stop in an oasis town with an oasis lake, waterfall, and prehistoric whale bones. Then we will head on a 4X4 safari across the dunes, with the chance to try sandboarding. Tonight, camp under the stars in a remote Bedouin-style camp.
Accommodation: Desert camp (simple but comfortable, warm blankets provided)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, and campfire snacks
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Watch the sunrise over the dunes before another desert safari. Back in oasis village, enjoy a pottery class or shop around, then return to Cairo. In the evening, guided wander through Old Cairo’s squares and cafés before a traditional Egyptian dinner overlooking the Nile. Egypt is notorious for hustling and haggling tourists, especially Cairo, and a lot of independent travelers have negative experiences in Egypt, but we have a very experienced guide who will ensure we are insulated from aggressive touts but still have an authentic and enjoyable Egyptian experience
Accommodation: 4* hotel in Old Cairo
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Discover Cairo’s historic quarters, from the grand Muhammad Ali Mosque & Khan el Khalili bazaar in the Islamic district to the atmospheric streets of Coptic Cairo- our guide is a Coptic from Cairo. Along the way, sample authentic Egyptian street food with our guide. In the evening, board a sleeper train south to Aswan.
Accommodation: Sleeper train (2 travelers per cabin, beds & bedding provided)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Wake up to village life on the fertile Nile Valley as we arrive into Aswan, known for its vibrant Nubian culture. Visit Philae Temple, and Elephantine island before checking into our eco-lodge in a colorful Nubian village on the banks of the Nile. Dinner at our Nubian lodge.
Accommodation: Nubian Eco-Lodge
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, & Dinner
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Spend the morning at your own pace — shop the Aswan souk, explore Nubian culture, or simply relax. For those who wish, an optional add-on excursion to Abu Simbel is available. In the afternoon, we will board our Cruise and sail “down”(north) the Nile. The cruise will stop at Kom Ombo Temple followed by a dinner on the top deck.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner. All meals on the cruise are specialty prepared by chef on board.
Optional Add-on: Abu Simbel day trip (~$100). 4-hour drive each way, departs 4am. One of Egypt’s most iconic sites, but due to distance and possible temple fatigue, it’s offered as optional.
Accommodation: Traditional Egyptian river boat- think Death on the Nile style.
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A relaxing day of sailing the Nile, with stops at small villages and riverside temples. For those who wish, there’s even the chance for a refreshing swim in the Nile.
Accommodation: River Boat Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Enjoy another tranquil day on the river as we sail down the Nile. Away from the crowds, watch village life pass you by. Sunset drinks and dinner are served on board. This is the highlight of the tour, chilling on the top deck slowly cruising down the Nile.
Accommodation: River Boat Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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After breakfast arrive in Luxor and disembark from our Nile cruise. We will explore Karnak temple and then experience Luxor temple’s light show at night. Then we will have a nice group dinner for our last night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: 3* Luxor Hotel
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Morning visit to Luxor’s Valley of the Kings to see famous Pharaohs’ tombs. In the afternoon, fly back to Cairo and transfer to an airport hotel. We recommend scheduling your international departure for the next day to allow for possible delays. Or continue to a resort on the Red Sea.(optional add-on not included in the tour)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transportation: Flight back to Cairo or private transport to Red Sea resort included.
Optional Add-on: Some of the group will go to a Red Sea resort. We can all book at the same Marriott resort with an employee discounted rate.
Accommodation: Cairo airport hotel or Sheraton Soma Bay Resort(not included)
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Private Transfer from airport hotel to Cairo international airport for departure. Or some of the group will be relaxing at a resort on the Red Sea with world class snorkeling and diving.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: NA as its departure day. For Red Sea add-on we will be staying at a resort at a discounted rate.
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Based on shared room with two double beds.
Egypt has a very strong tip culture engrained in society, a lot of travelers find Egypt overwhelming from all the tipping. Instead of individually tipping we will collect a $100 USD tip from everyone and it will cover all tips for entire trip. This will ensure, you don’t deal with this stress of tipping in Egypt.
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Everything is included in this tour except alcohol, souvenirs, and any optional add-ons.
Tour Guides: I am partnering with a highly rated Egyptologist guide with a wealth of experience, he will be with us for the entirety of the trip. We have specialty Bedouin guides for the Sahara Desert tour and a five star staff on-board the Nile cruise. It is crucial to have a good guide in Egypt to shield you from the Egyptian touts.
Tour Manager: Me, I will be on the tour ensuring a great time.
All Activities, Entry Fees, Tours
Transportation: All transportation mentioned in Itinerary. Private mini-bus for all transport. Nile cruise. Domestic flight from Luxor back to Cairo.
Accommodation: all accommodations are included. Shared room with two double beds. Solo travelers are welcome and will be paired with same gender roommate. All highly rated boutique hotels.
Meals: All meals are included. Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner every day. First day only includes dinner and last day only includes breakfast.
Consultation: pre trip consultation to find the best international flight and to go over packing list. I will start a WhatsApp group chat.
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Souvenirs. Alcohol. Any optional-add on activities (Abu Simbel and Red Sea extension). International flight to Cairo. Travel Insurance.
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reach out to me at seanhira125@gmail.com or Direct message on instagram. All travelers must be vetted by a call with me to ensure this trip is a good fit. We accept Paypal, Venmo, and credit card(4% processing fee for credit cards). I will host a virtual meeting with all travelers for an information session.
$1500 USD deposit to secure your spot. $1500 final deposit paid in cash upon arrival in Egypt. If for some unforeseen reason the tour is cancelled the deposit(s) will be fully refunded. If you have to cancel then I will do my best to get the deposit back but cannot guarantee it. I will provide you with an official receipt and invoice.
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Physical Rating: Moderate. There are no physical challenges on this trip, but a lot of walking. While its a comfortable tour, it’s not without adventure… We will be camping in the desert and we will be taking a sleeper train. Egypt is not too hot in November and quite pleasant during the day, a little chilly at night.
Group: 10-15 max travelers. Ages ranging from mid 20’s to early 60’s. Mean age is usually in the 30’s & 40’s range.
Visa/Passport: No visa needed for US citizens. Passport must have 6 months validity.
Safety: Egypt is currently totally safe to travel and our guide will ensure we are very well taken care of. Travel insurance is required.
Comfort: Egypt is a pretty intense place to travel. It’s a tough situation for the Egyptian economy that is too reliant on tourism, creating a lot of high pressure sales/touts. I have arranged for the best guide to ensure we experience Egypt comfortably. This is the best way to experience Egypt, but like all our tours you need to be willing to get out of your comfort zone and have an adventurous spirit.
Food: Our guide will ensure we are eating at quality restaurants that are safe for our stomachs. Treated drinking water will be available for the entirety of trip.
Email me with any more questions! Seanhira125@gmail.com
