An adventure full of history, wonders and the complete Nile experience on a Felucca! Uncover the wonders of Egypt on this 9 day Felucca Odyssey. Hunt for lost treasures in bustling Cairo markets and witness the mighty Pyramids. Kick back and relax on a Felucca with ancient wonders at your backdrop while embracing the Nubian lifestyle.
Discover the fascinating highlights of Egypt in the comfort of 5-Star Hotels (4-Star in Cairo), with a taste of authentic Felucca sailing on the Nile River.
Tag along your expert Egyptologist Guide visiting some of the world’s most impressive historic sites – the Pyramids and Sphinx, Valley of the Kings, Aswan, Karnak & Luxor Temples and more.
Connect with the locals while listening to stories of Nubians and hunting for antique treasures at the chaotic Khan el-Khalili Bazaar.
Shape your adventure with options for hot-air ballooning over Luxor, discovering Abu Simbel and camel trekking upon golden sands.
Sail for 2 nights on traditional Feluccas, swimming the waters and frequenting the wonders of the Nile – plus, with access to WC facilities!
No night drives or train rides, so you can rest comfortably at night; however some days will require late arrivals and early departures.
Sunniest city of Egypt and a popular touristic stop for many cruises. The local market here is an excellent place to do some shopping and the best place to find Egyptian fresh spices.
Cairo
Cairo
With the Great Pyramids of Giza, ancient temples, magnificent monuments, and the Egyptian Antiquities Museum, Cairo offers an experience of a lifetime.
Edfu
Edfu
Edfu has the most complete and best-preserved temple in Egypt, the Ptolemaic Temple of Horus, which was constructed between 237 BC and 57 BC
Giza
Giza
The Great Pyramid of Giza is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and the only one still remaining to this day. An absolute must see.
Komombo
Komombo
Kom Ombo means ‘hill of the gold’ crowned with Temple of Komombo. The temple is unusual as one side is dedicated to the god Haroesis and the other side to Sobek.
Luxor
Luxor
A top travel destination in Egypt with a wealth of historic monuments and buildings bringing Egypt’s fabled past to life. Luxor is called the world’s greatest open air museum.
Philae Temple
Philae Temple
This beautiful temple complex is one of the most picturesque in all of Egypt. It sits on Aglika Island just south of the old Aswan Dam.
Unfinished Obelisk
Unfinished Obelisk
The 42m long obelisk was left unfinished when some cracks appeared, but had this obelisk been completed, it would have been the heaviest, weighing nearly 1100 tons!
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Included Activities Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities Group Dinner on Cruise - 450 EGP
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Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Luxor
Prepare your lenses for the breath-taking, world-famous Pyramids and the Sphinx. Face all their 4,600-year glory and embrace the only remaining Ancient Wonder of the World. After everyone had their dose of awe, we head out to Sakkara for sightseeing. The first capital of ancient Egypt is famous for the step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board the bus to Luxor and check into our premium hotel by the Nile.
Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids Sightseeing of Sphinx Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid
After breakfast, depart for the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies fuelling such creations for millennia. In the afternoon drive to Aswan for overnight stay.
Accommodation Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Karnak Temple
Optional Activities Nubian Dinner - 26 USD
Entrance Fees Karnak Temple - 200 EGP
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Day 4: Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Time to explore Aswan, famed for its skilled artisans and the Unfinished Obelisk. Take a short motorboat ride to reach the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. Early in the morning you can join the optional trip to the gorgeous Abu Simbel, an iconic UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a must-do for all keen on history and mythology. Later in the afternoon, embark your felucca to cruise on the Nile.
Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities Sightseeing of Aswan and Philae Temple Sailing On The Felucca
Optional Activities Abu Simbel - 94 USD
Entrance Fees Philae Temple - 180 EGP
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Day 5: Felucca cruise on the Nile
Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals swimming and fishing. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play beach-ball with locals and prepare for a locally-prepared feast.
Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities Sailing on the Felucca
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Day 6: Felucca cruise on the Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca. Start off the day with a visit to the Kom Ombo Temple dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. As you get your dose of marvel, ride to Luxor and check into the hotel. After a refreshing break, brace for the Luxor Temple, dedicated to the great god Amun. The temple was built on top of a smaller structure dating back to 14th century BC!
Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple Sightseeing of Komombo Temple Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
The West Bank of the Nile awaits with the incredible Valley of the Kings. Also known as “City of the Dead”, it's home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. As you’d expect, here lied the famous mummy of Tutankhamun III. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is the next stop. As you try to break the spell of ancient wonders, drive to Cairo for overnight stay.
Accommodation The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD
Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings - 244 EGP Queen Hatshepsut - 142 EGP
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Day 8: Cairo City Tour
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world. Egyptian Museum of Cairo houses around 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities. Then roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohammed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!
Accommodation The Oasis Hotel – 4 Star
Meals Included Breakfast
Included Activities Sightseeing of Cairo Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque Sightseeing of Hanging Church Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Entrance Fees Egyptian Museum - 220 EGP Citadel of Saladin - 180 EGP
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Day 9: Cairo
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates. Check-out of the hotel in Cairo (11:00am) and catch the transfer to the airport at the end of your tour. Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included Breakfast
All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement needs only be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. The supplement must be paid in addition to the tour fee. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
All prices are per person, based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers not wishing to pay a single supplement will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement needs only be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. The supplement must be paid in addition to the tour fee. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.
The tour price and the local payment cover the following services:
Accommodation
5 and 4 star hotels, traditional felucca boat.
Airport Transfer
Arrival and departure transfers. See "Airport Transfer" under Overview section.
Meals
8 Breakfasts | 2 Lunches | 2 Dinners
Transportation
Air-conditioned non-smoking coach or mini-bus | Donkey (Valley of the Kings)
Guide
Services of experienced Egyptologist guides
What is not included in the tour price and local payment?
Any flights
Travel insurance
Meals not stated in the itinerary
Items of a personal nature
Tips & gestures
Visa fees
Entrance fees to the sights and museums
Optional activities
Other services not stated in the itinerary
Hotels are subject to change depending on the group size.
THE OASIS HOTEL PYRAMIDS - CAIRO
The hotel is located very close to Pyramids of Giza, The Egyptian Museum and Great Sphinx. Hotel offers a sundeck, swimming pool, tennis court, gym and fitness center.
STEIGENBERGER HOTEL - LUXOR
This 5 star hotel, located in the heart of Luxor by the Nile River, provides an outdoor pool, fitness centre and sauna. All rooms feature air-conditioning and satellite TV.
HELNAN HOTEL - ASWAN
This 5 star hotel overlooking the river, offers a pool, nightclub and spa centre. Air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a minibar and a satellite TV.
Tour Review Scores And Breakdown
At Travel Talk we do not only provide excellent value for premium adventures, but also strive to exceed expectations in every aspect of our trips, which is reflected in an enviable 98.9% customer satisfaction for 2018. We believe that our affordable tours, quality accommodation, transportation and sightseeing tours combined with likeminded people, passionate tour leaders and the overall atmosphere of a Travel Talk tour have made these results. However, we are never ones to rest on our laurels, and we continually try to improve on this year after year; and what do we get out of this? The satisfaction of our travellers!
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S. Nichol
Overall very happy with experience. Adham is a great tour guide with great knowledge.
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J. Gosling
Adham was a great tour guide. Very informative and engaging.
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E. Skinley
The tour was absolutely amazing! Adham had great knowledge and was a great guide. Ballooning was the highlight, along to the felucca!! 🙂
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K. Meehan
Great times! Great tour guide. Thank you Travel Talk! 🙂
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H. Colethurst
Tour guide was amazing and the best part of the tour.
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C. Murtagh
It was an amazing experience. Guide Mostafa was knowledgeable and friendly.
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M. Ingham
Guide Adham was the best 100% recommend. Thanks heaps!
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W. Small
This tour was fantastic, I will never be the same. It was life changing due to Michael, the tour guide, excellent bus driver and Travel Talk I am just so thankful and grateful. And blessed to be here. Thank you all!
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E. Brooker
I had the best trip and Sam was wonderful guide. Thanks for a memorable holiday.
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K. Bennett
Sam was amazing! He had so much knowledge of Egypt and it was an amazing trip.
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S. Nichol
Overall very happy with experience. Adham is a great tour guide with great knowledge.
J. Gosling
Adham was a great tour guide. Very informative and engaging.
E. Skinley
The tour was absolutely amazing! Adham had great knowledge and was a great guide. Ballooning was the highlight, along to the felucca!! 🙂
K. Meehan
Great times! Great tour guide. Thank you Travel Talk! 🙂
H. Colethurst
Tour guide was amazing and the best part of the tour.
C. Murtagh
It was an amazing experience. Guide Mostafa was knowledgeable and friendly.
M. Ingham
Guide Adham was the best 100% recommend. Thanks heaps!
W. Small
This tour was fantastic, I will never be the same. It was life changing due to Michael, the tour guide, excellent bus driver and Travel Talk I am just so thankful and grateful. And blessed to be here. Thank you all!
E. Brooker
I had the best trip and Sam was wonderful guide. Thanks for a memorable holiday.
K. Bennett
Sam was amazing! He had so much knowledge of Egypt and it was an amazing trip.