Alexandria & Ancient Egypt (Small Group Tours)

Highlights

• Alexandria - Take in the highlights of this beautiful Mediterranean port city, including the Roman Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, the Library of Alexandria and Quaitbay Fort, the site of the great Lighthouse of Alexandria
• Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum
• El Alamein - Tour the WWII battlefields, pay your respects at the Commonwealth War Graves and visit the El Alamein Military Museum
• Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
• Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night
• Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs
• Nile felucca sailing - Sail the River Nile on board a traditional felucca and spend two nights sleeping under a blanket of stars (or upgrade to a 5 star Nile Cruise)
• Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Included in Price

• Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
• 8 nights 4-5 star hotels, 2 nights aboard felucca (open deck). If booking our Nile Cruise Upgrade, 7 nights 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
• Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
• Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor
• Touring - Alexandria and the El Alamein Battlefields and museum
• 2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
• Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13
• All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

NOT included in price

• International flights and visa
• Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
• Entrance Fees: USD$110-130pp, paid in local currency

Travel Package

This is an Organised Group Tour: the itinerary has been predefined by the tour operator. The tour destinations, duration, accommodations, departure dates and the price are fix. You can join, enjoy and meet other people.

Tour Variations

Alexandria & Ancient Egypt with Cruise (13 Days)

Take a 13 day tour of incredible Egypt, from Mediterranean Alexandria and the Commonwealth War Graves of El Alamein, to the legendary Pyramids of Giza, the sunny southern city of Aswan and Luxor's tomb strewn Valley of Kings. Cruising the Nile, exploring ...

Next Departure: 29-Apr-2025
Starting at: USD 2,885.00

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Alexandria to Luxor Explorer (9 Days)

Discover Ancient Egypt in all of its glory on this incredible 9-day group tour of Cairo, Alexandria and Luxor. Explore historic wonders and take in the spectacular sights of coastal Alexandria. See the magnificent Pyramids of Giza & Sphinx, uncover the tr...

Next Departure: 01-May-2025
Starting at: USD 1,685.00

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