Egypt Adventure

Intrepid Travel · 8 days
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
Egypt Adventure
8 Days
From AUD $1552 Was AUD $2070
Trip Type
Small Group
Activity Level
Light

Rating


 (20 reviews)

Egypt Adventure

Egypt Adventure

Intrepid Travel · 8 days
4.6
20 Reviews
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Duration

8 days

Tour Type

Small Group

Accommodations

Moderate

Physical Rating

Light

Guide Language

English

Experience Overview

Journey through Egypt on this eight-day trip and follow the winding path of the river Nile, soaking up Egypt's history, beauty and colour.

Highlights

  • Get a hands-on history lesson at some of the world's most iconic ancient sites – the Pyramids of Giza (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) and the Sphinx – with an expert local guide.
  • Embrace countless opportunities to connect with locals and experience their culture. Lose yourself in Cairo's colourful Khan al-Khalili bazaar and share a meal with local communities along the way.
  • Sail down the Nile on a traditional felucca and experience the excellent Nubian hospitality.
  • Walk in the footsteps of ancient royalty as you explore the Valley of the Kings and admire the Karnak Temple – the cult temple dedicated to the gods Amun, Mut and Khonsu.
  • Create your own Egyptian adventure during your free time on this trip – maybe explore Abu Simbel or relax at a local teahouse. The choice is yours!

Trip Details

Duration

8 days

Transportation

Private vehicle,Felucca,Overnight sleeper train

Tour Type

Small Group

Guide Language

English

Starts

Cairo, Egypt

Finishes

Cairo, Egypt

Accommodations

Moderate

Travel Style

Explorer

Physical Rating

Light

Itinerary

1
Day 1: Cairo
Ahlan! Welcome to Egypt. Your adventure begins in Cairo with a welcome meeting at 4 pm, where you’ll meet your leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, get your bearings by walking around the neighourhood, or escape the hustle and bustle and explore the Christian quarter, known as Coptic Cairo. After the meeting, head out with your fellow travellers and discover Khan al-Khalili Bazaar, located in Cairo's Islamic centre. This traditional souk is a labyrinth of narrow alleys lined with local merchants, making it the perfect place to experience daily Egyptian life.

Included Activities:

  • Cairo - Khan al-Khalili bazaar visit

Optional Activities:

  • Cairo - The Citadel (entrance fee) (550 EGP)
  • Cairo - Coptic Museum (entrance fee) (280 EGP)
  • Cairo - Islamic Art Museum (entrance fee) (340 EGP)
  • Cairo - Sufi Dance Khan al-Khalili (entrance fee) (180 EGP)
  • Cairo - Saqqara and Memphis Urban Adventure (49 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
2
Day 2: Cairo/Overnight Train
This morning, head to Giza – home to some of the world’s most iconic sights and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Explore the structures that have stood tall for 4500 years and uncover the mysteries surrounding them with your leader. Head to a spot where you'll have a panoramic view of the three pyramids, before checking out the Great Sphinx of Giza. For lunch, follow your leader to a local restaurant to try a Koshary plate (a tasty and filling Egyptian take on pasta). After, make your way to the Egyptian Museum, which houses one of the world's greatest collections of antiquities. Wander through the treasure-filled halls while your leader highlights the true gems of the exhibits. Later, meet your leader and travel to the nearby train station, where you’ll board an overnight sleeper train bound for Aswan.

Included Activities:

  • Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Cairo - The Egyptian Museum (minimum 2 people)
  • Cairo - The Egyptian Museum headset

Optional Activities:

  • Cairo - The Great Pyramid of Cheops (entrance fee) (1000 EGP)
  • Cairo - The 3rd Pyramid of Menkawre (entrance fee) (280 EGP)
  • Cairo - The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization & The Royal Mummy Room (entrance fee) (550 EGP)

Accommodation:

  • Overnight sleeper train (Number of Nights: 1)
3
Day 3: Aswan
Travel to Aswan – Egypt's southernmost city, where the river Nile flows, white-sailed feluccas glide by and Elephantine Island awaits. Today is a free day, so take the opportunity to see some Aswan sites like the Unfinished Obelisk – an ancient monument that has remained unfinished for 3500 years – or the High Dam. Maybe see The Nubian Bazaar, the Nubian Museum or the beautiful Temple of Isis, dedicated to the goddess Isis on Philae Island. The waterfront promenade, or Aswan's Corniche, runs alongside one of the Nile's most appealing stretches and is the perfect place to pause for a mint tea. This evening you’ll experience modern Nubian culture first-hand by joining a local Nubian family for dinner in a nearby village.

Included Activities:

  • Aswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner

Optional Activities:

  • Aswan - Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple (55 USD)
  • Aswan - Philae Temple (entrance fee) (550 EGP)
  • Aswan - High Dam and Unfinished Obelisk Tour (minimum 2 people) (entrance, guide & transport) (25 USD)
  • Aswan - Philae Temple Tour (minimum 2 people) (40 USD)
  • Aswan - Philae Temple Sound & Light Show Tour (minimum 2 people) (entrance, guide & transport) (55 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
4
Day 4: Aswan
Today is another free day in Aswan. Perhaps head out of the city and visit Abu Simbel this morning. With the four colossal statues of Ramses guarding the Great Temple, carved directly from the mountain on the west bank of the Nile, this is one of Egypt's most memorable sights. Alternatively, you could take a sailboat around the islands in a traditional felucca, stopping off at the botanical gardens on Kitchener's Island. Your leader will be on hand to help you arrange any excursions. Otherwise, simply relax and take in the beauty of the Nile or do some shopping in the local bazaar.

Optional Activities:

  • Aswan - Abu Simbel Tour (minimum 4 people) (110 USD)
  • Aswan - Abu Simbel by Air - subject to availability - from (Per Person) (450 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
5
Day 5: Nile Felucca
With your free time this morning, perhaps hop on a motorboat out to the Tomb of the Nobles or stock up on snacks for your evening on the Nile. Board the felucca with your group just before lunch and spend the afternoon out on the river, watching Egyptian daily life play out on the banks, before spending a night under the stars. Your Nubian sailing crew provides all the meals, which are hearty and delicious, as well as some local entertainment. Being a traditional wooden boat with broad canvas sails, your felucca offers some shade and protection from the elements, however, there’s no cabin or enclosed section. Tonight, watch the sunset across the Nile for a sight you won't forget.

Included Activities:

  • Nile - Felucca overnight sailing trip

Optional Activities:

  • Aswan - Tomb of the Nobles (entrance fee) (200 EGP)

Accommodation:

  • Felucca (Number of Nights: 1)
6
Day 6: Luxor
Say goodbye to your Nubian friends this morning and take a private van to the ‘open-air museum’ of Luxor. From the spectacular temple complex of Karnak to the Valley of the Kings, Luxor is full of wonderfully preserved reminders of the Pharaohs. On the way, there's the option to visit either the unique mirror-image design of the Temple of Kom Ombo, or the beautifully preserved Temple of Edfu. In the afternoon, explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, which is perhaps the most impressive of all the ancient Pharaohs' monumental works. One of the world's most celebrated temple complexes, Karnak is a house of the gods built over a period of 200 years. After, visit a local NGO, Animal Care in Egypt (ACE), our Intrepid Foundation partner, to learn about the work they do to care for wounded working animals in the region. The rest of the day will be free to relax, shop in the bazaar or chill out in a local teahouse.

Included Activities:

  • Luxor - Karnak Temple (entrance fee)
  • Luxor - Animal Care in Egypt (The Intrepid Foundation Partner) visit

Optional Activities:

  • Luxor - Luxor Temple (entrance fee) (500 EGP)
  • Luxor - Luxor Museum (entrance fee) (400 EGP)
  • Luxor - Mummification Museum (entrance fee) (220 EGP)
  • Luxor - Karnak Temple Sound & Light Show Tour (minimum 2 people) (entrance, guide & transport ) (45 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
7
Day 7: Luxor/Overnight Train
Today, discover some of the wonders of ancient Thebes via a private minivan. Your first stop is the Colossi of Memnon – two 17-m-high statues on Luxor's West Bank. Carved from granite blocks, they represent the Pharaoh Amenhotep III and were once part of an impressive colonnade. Continue to the royal burial site of the Valley of the Kings – here, buried under the arid hills, are over 60 richly decorated tombs of pharaohs. Your leader will explain the history and legends of these remarkable pharaohs and the significance of the many paintings and hieroglyphics. After, join a local family for lunch and try some traditional home cooking. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore at your pace before boarding an overnight sleeper train from Luxor back to Cairo.

Included Activities:

  • Luxor - Colossi of Memnon
  • Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
  • Luxor - Family visit & home-cooked lunch

Optional Activities:

  • Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun (entrance fee) (700 EGP)
  • Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple (440 EGP)
  • Luxor - Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) (220 EGP)
  • Luxor - Medinat Habu Temple (entrance fee) (220 EGP)
  • Luxor - Deir el Madina -Entry Fee (220 EGP)
  • Luxor - Tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) (2500 EGP)
  • Luxor - Hot Air Balloon over the Valley of the Kings (Per Person) (120 USD)

Accommodation:

  • Overnight sleeper train (Number of Nights: 1)
8
Day 8: Cairo
Arrive in Cairo early this morning and have one last breakfast with your group. Your trip then comes to an end. If you'd like to extend your stay, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time.
Exclusions
  • Flights to and from origin and destinations
  • Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
  • Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
  • Recommended gratuities/tipping
  • Optional activities/tours
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
Important Information
Meals

When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.

Luggage

You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.

Mobility

Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.

Fitness Level

This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.

Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.

If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).

Sightseeing

If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.

Visas

Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.

  • It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
  • Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
  • Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Departure Dates & Surcharges: See checkout for live dates and availability.

From
AUD $2070

AUD $1,552
(Tour only)
Offer ends 18 Sep, 2025 Per Person Twin Share
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Duration: 8 days

Trip Type: Small Group

Activity Level: Light

Journey through Egypt on this eight-day trip and follow the winding path of the river Nile, soaking up Egypt's history, beauty and colour.

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Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
Excellent
4.5
Guide
Excellent
4.5
Itinerary
Excellent
4.5
Accommodations
Excellent
4.5
Transportation
Excellent
4.5
Tour Operator
Excellent
4.5
Food
Excellent
4.5
4.5
Lisa
Traveled, April 2024

04/12/2024

On the Egypt Adventure tour, our itinerary was excellent, as were the places we visited. Ahmed our tour guide was most knowledgeable, approachable, prompt and willing to ask questions about our belief's and the way we live. Indicating his genuine interest in other cultures. I have a far better understanding of The Egyptian culture. Thanks Intrepid and Ahmed

4.5
Taylor
Traveled, April 2024

04/11/2024

Egypt was amazing and extremely safe. Our tour guide was tremendous and always ensured we felt safe and had everything we could ever need while on the tour.

Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.

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