9 days tour

Egypt Nile Adventure With Felucca Cruise

$ 785 .00 USD

Total price per person

Reserve with $785.00

Egypt Nile Adventure With Felucca Cruise

This tour includes:

Guide

Services of your Egyptologist tour leader, who will be on hand with advice and tips to ensure that you get the most from your trip

Others

Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx See the Pyramid of Zoser; Egypt’s first pyramid Explore the Philae Temple Sail the River Nile on a traditional felucca sailboat Discover the Temple of Kom-Ombo Explore the Karnak Temple Complex Visit the Temple of Luxor Explore the Valley of the Kings Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut; Egypt’s only female Pharaoh Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon Stay at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort Visit the Egyptian Museum to see mummies, sarcophagi and more Shop for souvenirs at the Khan El Khalili bazaar

Accommodation

7 nights in 2, 3 & 4* hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms 1 night on a traditional wooden felucca boat Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room, subject to availability (excluding the night on the felucca)

Transport

Modern air-conditioned private minibus/coach Internal flight from Cairo to Aswan Traditional wooden felucca boat

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request

Not included:

Insurance

When you sign up for an Expat Explore tour, you are required to secure adequate travel insurance cover for the duration of your trip. If you cannot provide Expat Explore with proof of adequate travel insurance prior to the start of your tour, you will not be permitted to embark on day one. The requirements include the following coverage: Trip Interruption Trip Delay Medical Expenses Quarantine Expenses and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation The insurance must also cover medical costs and a medically imposed quarantine if the insured or someone the insured has come into contact with, tests positive for COVID-19. Before you book your tour, youโ€™re welcome to obtain a quote with Tour Radarโ€™s insurance partner, Cover Genius.

Optional

Optional excursions are not included in the tour cost. All optional excursions are booked on tour and paid in cash to your tour leader, unless stated otherwise. Please note, certain optional excursions are subject to availability and could change as a result. Some optional excursions need to be pre-booked, please contact us to find out more

Others

Entrance fees to sites and museums Pre and post-tour accommodation is not included in the tour cost. Please contact us for a quote. Single supplement (Optional). Please contact our Travel Experts for a quote. Tipping.

Flights

You will be responsible for booking your own international flights. We additionally recommend you do not book your airfare until your place on the tour is confirmed. Please make sure to check the times that your tour will start and end before booking your flights.

Start planning your experience

Itinerary of your trip Egypt Nile Adventure With Felucca Cruise

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive In Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive In Cairo

      Welcome to Egypt and the start of this Nile Adventure tour! Arrive at Cairo Airport and meet with our local tour representative who will assist you through immigration and passport control. Collect your baggage before being transferred to the hotel in Cairo. Arrive at the hotel and meet with the local Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany the group for the duration of the tour. The guide will provide a brief overview of all of the incredible upcoming experiences to look forward to! If your flight arrives early enough, enjoy some free time to explore the Egyptian capital or relax by the hotel swimming pool.


  • Day 2 Day 2: Giza Pyramids - Sphinx - Sakkara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Giza Pyramids - Sphinx - Sakkara

      This morning, get ready to experience the icons of ancient Egypt with a visit to the pyramids! Join the Egyptologist guide on an excursion to the Giza Pyramid Complex, where you can see the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. The pyramids are the only remaining wonders of the ancient world! Next, it’s time to visit Sakkara to see the unique step pyramid of Zoser (also known as Djoser). This fascinating landmark was the first-ever pyramid and is constructed of six tombs built on top of each other.

      Please note: The flight to Aswan is either on Sunday evening or Monday morning depending on availability.


      Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx: Experience Egypt’s most iconic monuments and discover the ancient wonder that is the Giza pyramid complex. Marvel at the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza and the enchanting Sphinx. Learn more about ancient Egyptian history from your guide. Entrance fee: 540 EGP

      See the Pyramid of Zoser, Sakkara: See the first pyramid to be built in ancient Egypt! The Step Pyramid of Zoser (also known as Djoser) gets its name from its six tiers that resemble steps. This fascinating ancient site was built in the 27th century BC! Entrance fee: 450 EGP


      Meals: breakfast
  • Day 3 Day 3: Cairo - Philae Temple - Aswan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cairo - Philae Temple - Aswan

      Catch a flight to Aswan early this morning. Arrive with time to freshen up at the hotel before the Nile adventure begins. Take a short boat trip to Agilkia Island to explore the Philae Temple which is dedicated to the goddess Isis. This beautiful structure is widely considered one of Egypt’s most beautiful temples! This evening, why not choose to join the optional excursion and enjoy a traditional dinner in a Nubian house?


      Explore the Philae Temple: Travel along the Nile and encounter the picturesque island of Philae. Built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC to 30 BC), the temple is dedicated to Isis, one of the oldest goddesses of ancient Egypt and worshipped as the paragon of motherly virtues. It is believed that the last Egyptian hieroglyph was written on the island of Philae in the late 4th century. Entrance fee: 450 EGP


      Meals: breakfast
  • Day 4 Day 4: Nile Felucca Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Nile Felucca Cruise

      It’s time to explore the famous Nile River! After breakfast, hop aboard the felucca (a traditional wooden sailing boat). Sit back, relax and enjoy the amazing views as the boat navigates the River Nile. The covered deck provides shade and also has comfortable mattresses, making it the perfect place to relax while drifting along one of the worldโ€™s oldest waterways. Today, choose to join the optional excursion to Abu Simbel. These two massive temples were built into the rock on the western bank of Lake Nasser. The temple complex is part of the Nubian Monuments UNESCO World Heritage Site and the iconic relief figures were carved during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC. Enjoy an overnight stay aboard the felucca.


      Sail the Nile River on a traditional felucca sailboat: Enjoy the amazing views while navigating the River Nile in a traditional felucca wooden sailing boat. The covered deck provides shade, and also has comfortable mattresses, making it the perfect place to relax while drifting along one of the worldโ€™s oldest waterways. At night, the felucca drops anchor. Please note that there are shared toilet facilities on-board. Meals will be cooked and provided by the crew.


      Meals: breakfast,lunch,supper
  • Day 5 Day 5: Kom-Ombo - Karnak - Luxor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Kom-Ombo - Karnak - Luxor

      Enjoy breakfast on board before travelling to the city of Luxor for more exploration of the grand monuments of ancient Thebes! First, discover the symmetrical entrances and beautiful riverside scenery of the Kom Ombo Temple, a unique “double” temple. Then, it’s time to explore the East Bank of the Nile. Start at the immense Karnak Temple Complex which is dedicated to the Egyptian gods Amun, Mut and Montu, before visiting the Temple of Luxor and wandering down the famous Avenue of Sphinxes! After a day of activity, relax at the hotel in Luxor tonight.


      Discover the Temple of Kom-Ombo: This fascinating “double-temple” is unique in that it is dedicated to two gods, the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Horus. Admire the perfectly symmetrical twin entrances which showcase a gorgeous view of the riverside. Entrance fee: 360 EGP

      Explore the immense Karnak Temple Complex: Experience the incredible beauty and ancient history of the Karnak Temple Complex. Often considered the most important Pharaonic site, this grand temple complex features remnants of ancient Thebes. Explore the different areas dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut and Montu. Entrance fee: 450 EGP

      Visit the temple of Luxor: Discover “the world’s largest open-air museum” when you visit the Temple of Luxor. Wander along the enchanting Avenue of Sphinxes and learn more about the Pharaonic and Roman history of the area. Entrance fee: 400 EGP


      Meals: breakfast
  • Day 6 Day 6: Valley Of The Kings - Hatshepsut - Hurghada
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Valley Of The Kings - Hatshepsut - Hurghada

      Today, the West Bank of the Nile is calling! Start today’s adventure with a visit to the world-famous Valley of the Kings. While here, explore some of the incredible tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs including Tutankhamun. Next, enjoy a visit to the Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir El Bahary), the mortuary temple of the only Pharaoh Queen that ruled Egypt. Complete the day by marvelling at the great Colossi of Memnon; the last remains of Amenophis III’s temple. Finally, board an air-conditioned private coach and travel to Hurghada on the Red Sea coast for a two-night stay at an all-inclusive resort!


      Tour the Valley of the Kings: A trip to the Valley of the Kings is a highlight of all Egypt and Jordan tours! This is one of the richest archaeological sites on Earth and is home to many tombs belonging to New Kingdom pharaohs, including the famous King Tutankhamun. Entrance fee: 600 EGP

      Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut: Explore the stunning temple dedicated to Egypt’s first and only female Pharaoh! This mortuary temple dedicated to the Pharaoh Hatshepsut is considered a masterpiece of ancient architecture. Parts of the temple were destroyed (it is believed that the Queen’s successor carried out the destruction) or restored. Entrance fee: 380 EGP

      See the Colossi of Memnon: Marvel at the two impressive stone statues dedicated to Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

      Stay at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort: Enjoy two nights at an all-inclusive resort situated in Hurghada, on the Red Sea! With a full free day, simply relax in the resort or take part in various optional activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.


      Meals: breakfast,supper
  • Day 7 Day 7: Hurghada: Free Day
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Hurghada: Free Day

      Make the most of a free day at this beautiful Egyptian resort on the coast! The resort in Hurghada offers a large swimming pool complex, long sandy beaches and all-inclusive food and drink; total relaxation awaits! Alternatively, choose to take part in any number of water sports activities, including full-day snorkelling and scuba diving excursions. The seas around Hurghada offer some of the best coral reef dive spots in the world, offering the opportunity to see many colourful fish species, including the Red Sea Clownfish, Emperor Angelfish, Picasso Trigger Fish and Moray Eels.



      Meals: breakfast,lunch,supper
  • Day 8 Day 8: Hurghada - Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Hurghada - Cairo

      After some rest and relaxation, hop aboard the private coach and travel back to Cairo. Arrive at the hotel, check-in and freshen up before heading out to explore Egypt’s bustling capital. Enjoy a visit to the Egyptian Museum to learn more about the countryโ€™s incredible ancient history. Then, experience Khan El Khalili, a buzzing bazaar crammed full of souvenir shops, cafés and shisha bars. This is the perfect spot to grab some great coffee and souvenirs!


      Visit the Egyptian Museum: Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo to learn more about the country’s fascinating history. See treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb and 120,000+ other artefacts on display. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jewellery and more! 
      Entrance fee to the Egyptian Museum: 500 EGP

      Shop for souvenirs and keepsakes at the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar: This is a great place to pick up everything from incense and cotton garments to handcrafted metal goods, antique stones and more.


      Meals: breakfast,lunch
  • Day 9 Day 9: End Of Tour In Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: End Of Tour In Cairo

      By now you will have enjoyed 9-days exploring the ancient history and culture of Egypt! The tour ends after breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. Expat Explore hopes to welcome you on tour again soon and wishes you a safe trip home!



      Meals: breakfast
+6
Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 10 / Max: 80

Minors from 10 to 17 years must be accompained by an adult during the experience.

Select a country to define if the visa is required

Who talk about us:

Best cities to travel to