• Qualified English speaking Egyptologist
• 1 nights in Cairo at Jaz Pyramids Resort or similar
• 3 nights aboard a 5* Nile Cruise M/S Nile Symphony or Similar
• 2 nights onboard a sleeper train Cairo to Awan - Luxor to Cairo
• Guided tours of the Giza Pyramids and Egyptian Museum
• Guided tours of Aswan; Valley of the Kings; Kom Ombo, Luxor & Karnak Temples
• Complimentary airport pickup and transfers
• Transportation in A/C bus
• 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners

• Entrance fees to sites visited (approx. US$130)
• International Flights (airfare)
• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• Tipping kitty (allow US$55)
• Tour guide tips
• Meals not indicated in the itinerary
• Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)

• Wheelchair accessible
• Accessible for those with limited mobility
• Passport required

We know booking travel can be daunting and we want to give you as much information as we can about our tours so you feel happy and comfortable with the inclusions. Click the tabs below to read our trip notes. If you still need help reach out to our team who will be more than happy to assist.

What You Need To Know Before You Travel

It is important when considering and preparing to travel anywhere in the world that you have a good understanding of the country you are visiting, its laws and customs, and the possible risks and situations that may occur. This includes specific risks related to your itinerary (eg. does it involve water & you can swim, are you fit enough for the activities included), as well as more general risks such as terrorism and natural disasters.

General details, visa requirements, money, and travel insurance are given in these tour notes. We recommend that you re-read all these before your departure as well as the small print of your travel insurance policy so you know exactly what is covered and what is not.

You should take copies of your important travel documents with you and ideally also store them online securely as a backup.

Make sure that you have given us your emergency contact details and told that person where and when you are travelling. Ensure you take enough money with you and that you have access to emergency funds.

Luggage:

Suitcases, rucksacks or fabric hold alls are all fine to bring with you to Egypt. You should also bring a small daypack/bag to take out during the day. Your main luggage will normally be left in the hotel during your sightseeing trips – you will not need to carry it far, and there are nearly always hotel porters to assist.

Luggage limits:

There is no luggage limit for this tour. However, most airlines restrict you to between 20kg and 25kg for your hold luggage and between 5kg and 10kg for hand luggage. Please check with your airline before travelling to the airport.

Clothing:

Most of your time in Egypt will be in a hot climate. However, at night, and especially in the deserts, the temperatures can drop quite dramatically. So, you must pack for cool conditions. Formal dress (eg. suits & ties) is not required at the hotel restaurants. Long sleeves are recommended to protect from mosquitoes if you are on the felucca. Modesty rates highly in Egypt, especially for women, so to respect the local culture &

people, please ensure all clothes are loose fitting and not revealing. Shorts (not hot-pants) are OK in tourist sites, as are T-shirts, but these should not show too much bare flesh (we suggest that your shoulders should remain covered). In the centre of Cairo, if you are visiting any mosques, legs and arms should be covered.

Other items:

If you will be travelling on a felucca then we recommend bringing a light sleeping sheet or sleeping bag liner all year round for comfort, and a light sleeping bag in the winter months (November to February). We also recommend you bring a sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a basic first aid kit, toiletries, small towel, money belt, small torch, camera & charger.