Egypt: Boats & Bazaars
From AUD $959 Was AUD $1199
Small Group
Average
Rating
(20 reviews)
Egypt: Boats & Bazaars
8 days
Small Group
Basic
Average
English
Experience Overview
This compact adventure offers maximum Egypt at minimum cost. Stare in amazement at the pyramids and float down the Nile on a felucca. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you dine on traditional fare with a local family in a Nubian village.
This compact adventure offers maximum Egypt at minimum cost. Stare in amazement at the pyramids and float down the Nile on a felucca. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you dine on traditional fare with a local family in a Nubian village. You'll enjoy basic accommodation and transport to the best sights. Walk through the Valley of the Kings or explore Karnak — it's your call. Don't just dream of Egypt, wake up in the Land of the Pharaohs and open your eyes to adventure.
Highlights
- Enjoy a traditional family meal
- Explore ancient temples and monuments
- Barter in bazaars
- Journey down the Nile on a felucca
- Visit a Nubian village
- Explore the famous Khan el-Khalili souk.
Trip Details
8 days
Private air-conditioned van, train, felucca, walking
Small Group
English
Cairo, Egypt
Cairo, Egypt
Basic
18 - 39 Year Olds Only
Average
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
What better way to kick off your travels than by getting to know your CEO and group over a few drinks? Take a short taxi ride to a favourite local restaurant and bar in a trendy part of Cairo. Kick back, relax, and bask in the excitement of your journey's beginning.
Day 2: Cairo/Aswān
For lunch, why not go local with a couple of falafel sandwiches, or take the chance to find out what kushari tastes like?
In the evening, board an overnight train to Aswan. The overnight train is a modern air-conditioned sleeper, with twin-berth beds. There is no shower in the cabin, but each cabin does have a sink. The shared toilet is at the end of each carriage. A basic airline-style tray meal for dinner and breakfast is included. Attendants can serve drinks in your compartment at extra cost or there is a bar car for socializing.
Day 3: Aswān
In the afternoon, board a boat and cruise down the Nile. Visit a Nubian village and enjoy a home-cooked dinner with locals.
Our train is due to arrive in Aswan early in the morning, but, trains can often be delayed.
Day 4: Aswān
Spend another day exploring Aswan. Opt to visit one of the most fascinating sights in the area, the Temple of Abu Simbel. Or continue exploring the city to learn more about Aswan's local people. In the evening choose to book the Philae Temple Sound and Light Show.
Day 5: Aswān/Luxor
Feluccas are very basic traditional Nile sailboats and make for an extremely relaxing and enjoyable way to travel down the river.
Day 6: Luxor
Day 7: Luxor/Cairo
In the evening, board an overnight train back to Cairo. The overnight train is a modern air-conditioned sleeper, with twin-berth beds. There is no shower in the cabin, but each cabin does have a sink. The shared toilet is at the end of each carriage. A basic airline-style tray meal for dinner and breakfast is included. Attendants can serve drinks in your compartment at extra cost or there is a bar car for socializing.
Day 8: Cairo
- 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.
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.
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.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
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).
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.
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.
From
AUD $1199
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Average
This compact adventure offers maximum Egypt at minimum cost. Stare in amazement at the pyramids and float down the Nile on a felucca. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you dine on traditional fare with a local family in a Nubian village.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 07 Dec 2025
Customer Reviews
05/27/2024
This tour was a great balance of historical and fun activities! Everyday we learned something incredible and interesting! Eygpt is like no other place in the world and this is one of the best ways to see it!
05/27/2024
We loved this trip! It was well planned and made sure we got to see some amazing things and places in Egypt. So glad we went with G Adventures rather than trying to plan it all ourselves. It was such a fun adventure!
Tour Operator
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
05/27/2024
This tour was a great balance of historical and fun activities! Everyday we learned something incredible and interesting! Eygpt is like no other place in the world and this is one of the best ways to see it!
05/27/2024
We loved this trip! It was well planned and made sure we got to see some amazing things and places in Egypt. So glad we went with G Adventures rather than trying to plan it all ourselves. It was such a fun adventure!
05/20/2024
Phenomenal.
05/08/2024
Very fun tour, well organized, good choice of activities. We recommend!!
05/07/2024
The tour in Egypt was amazing. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us the perfect amount of information so that we knew the itinerary for the day and a good summary of the site we were about the visit.
05/07/2024
Mo gave us the ultimate experience in traversing the Nile in a range of vehicles. With enthusiasm for his country, he was able to provide and comfort us in an otherwise in-your-face environment. 10 out of 10.
07/14/2024
Once in a lifetime and worthwhile experience! I'm glad I went with G Adventures for the small group size and to be with younger people around my age. I got to see iconic and historic sites that were like out of a movie or another world.
07/14/2024
Karima, and Egypt were a brilliant mix our CEO was professional and the itinerary was superb. Although it was summer and hot, we had the most incredible time. Thanks G Adventures.
07/12/2024
My overall experience with G Adventures in Egypt was incredible to say the least. Our guide, Arafa provided the group with a very informative experience and the itinerary couldn't have gone any smoother.
07/10/2024
Brilliant trip - fantastic activities seeing the wonders of Ancient Egypt and our CEO (Arafa) demonstrated excellent knowledge, enthusiasm, and organisation.
07/01/2024
My tour was the best thing I could have done while in Egypt, Karima was so lovely and so knowledgeable about everything and there were so many activities in 8 short days.
07/01/2024
Everything the company planned and the CEO were great!
06/22/2024
Great trip, knowledgeable and fun CEO, and so much history to see.
07/17/2024
A backpacking traveler's dream.
07/17/2024
Our CEO Marym was amazing. She’s very enthusiastic and her passion definitely shines through her work. Definitely a backpacking heavy trip. Overnight train was a cool experience. Hotels were the nicest ones I’ve had my whole trip.
07/15/2024
I'm so glad I've seen the wonders of ancient Egypt - pyramids, Valley of the Kings, Tutankhamen, temples of Luxor, etc. But, the constant hassle, scams, and rip-offs in Egypt are second to none.
06/10/2024
This tour was perfectly paced and took in all the major sites of Egypt. Cannot recommend this more! Haidy was an incredible CEO as well, she made the trip so fun and engaging.
06/09/2024
It was fantastic! This was my first G Adventures trip and it won't be my last! The price for the trip was reasonable and it was so nice not having to plan accommodation, transportation, activities, etc :)
06/04/2024
I was a unique experience.
05/31/2024
Overall it was a great experience with so much to learn and everyday was an adventure.
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