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Egypt · Desert Adventure
The journey
Experience a 10-day Egypt adventure that blends history, culture, and natural wonders. Explore Cairo's Great Pyramids, Sakkara, and the enigmatic Sphinx before travelling south to Aswan for Philae Temple and the High Dam, with an optional visit to the awe-inspiring Abu Simbel Temples. Continue with a traditional felucca cruise on the Nile, visits to Kom Ombo and Edfu, and the treasures of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple, and Luxor Temple. The journey ends with Islamic and Coptic Cairo and a White Desert adventure through Bahariya Oasis, the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and Agabat Mountain.
Set up camp in the White Desert, take memorable photographs, and enjoy a campfire dinner under the stars.
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Day by day
Transfer to your hotel for check-in and a briefing about the upcoming days.
Spend the evening at leisure in Cairo.
Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza - Cheops, Chephren, and Mycerinus - along with the mysterious Sphinx.
Explore Sakkara to see Djoser's Step Pyramid, the first pyramid ever built in Egypt.
Transfer to the train station in the evening and board the overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Freshen up and embark on an afternoon tour to visit Philae Temple, the ancient centre of the cult of Isis.
Explore the Aswan High Dam, one of the largest dams in the world.
Overnight stay in Aswan.
In the afternoon, board a traditional felucca boat for a serene night voyage on the Nile River.
Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay on board the felucca.
Visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to Sobek and Horus, and Edfu Temple, the second largest temple in Egypt, dedicated to God Horus.
Continue the journey to Luxor and check into your hotel.
In the afternoon, explore the East Bank, including Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Transfer to the train station in the evening and board the overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.
Visit the Egyptian Museum to view an incredible collection of antiquities.
Explore Islamic Cairo, including the Citadel of Saladin and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali.
Visit Coptic Cairo, including the Hanging Church and St. Sergius Church, where the Holy Family is believed to have rested.
Return to the hotel for an overnight stay.
Enjoy a traditional lunch with locals and learn about their unique culture.
Begin the desert safari by exploring the Black Desert, Crystal Mountain, and Agabat Mountain.
Set up camp in the White Desert, take memorable photographs, and enjoy a campfire dinner under the stars.
Overnight stay in a desert tent.
Have breakfast and begin the return journey to Bahariya Oasis, with photo stops along the way.
Enjoy a traditional lunch at the oasis before driving back to Cairo.
Arrive in Cairo, check into your hotel, and relax for the evening.
Transfer to Cairo International Airport for your departure flight.
Where this trip takes you
Great Pyramid of Giza, Nile River felucca, Philae Temple, White Desert
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Your 10 days finish where they began, in Cairo.
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