Egyptian Sojourn Independent Journey (trip)
Egyptian Sojourn Independent Journey
- Cairo, Egypt
- Active & Adventure
| from $3,495* per person | 8 Days | Year-round |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Travcoa | 24 people max | |
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Locations visited/nearby
Egypt, Africa, Middle East
Special information
- This is a custom departure, meaning this trip is offered on dates that you arrange privately with the provider. Additionally, you need to form your own private group for this trip. The itinerary and price here is just a sample. Contact the provider for detailed pricing, minimum group size, and scheduling information. For most providers, the larger the group you are traveling with, the lower the per-person cost will be.
Itinerary
DAY 1
Cairo, Egypt
On arrival you will be met at the airport and taken to your luxury accommodations in a Nile- or pyramid-view room.
Four Seasons at the First Residence, Cairo
DAY 2
Cairo & Aswan
Today’s sightseeing
highlights include the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, including the
remarkable Tutankhamen collection and the Mummies Room, the Citadel, one
of the world’s greatest monuments to medieval warfare, and the
beautiful Mohammed Ali Mosque. Later, fly to Aswan and you will be
transferred to the hotel. (B, L)
Mövenpick Aswan, Aswan
DAY 3
Abu Simbel & Nile Cruise
Take a flight
from Aswan to see the remarkable Egyptian monuments at Abu Simbel. Also
visit the High Dam, unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. In the
afternoon enjoy a felucca cruise to visit Lord Kitchener’s beautiful
Botanical Garden. Later that afternoon board the beautiful Sonesta St.
George I and settle into your luxurious accommodations which will be in a
Presidential Suite. (B, L, D)
Sonesta St. George I
DAY 4
Kom Ombo, Edfu & Esna
Today we sail to
Kom Ombo to visit the double temple of Sobek and Haroeris located on
the banks of the Nile. Then continue to Edfu with a visit to the Temple
of Horus, considered the best preserved cult temple in Egypt. (B, L, D)
Sonesta St. George I
DAY 5
Luxor
Visit the sprawling Temple of Karnak
today. It is the largest temple complex ever built by man and
represents the combined achievements of many generations of ancient
rulers. (B, L, D)
Sonesta St. George I
DAY 6
Luxor & Cairo
After breakfast aboard
the ship, disembark from the Sonesta St. George I and visit the
celebrated ancient sites near Luxor. Highlights include the Valley of
the Kings and Queens. Also visit other ancient sites including the tomb
of “King Tut.” (B)
Oberoi Mena House, Cairo
DAYS 7 & 8
Cairo & Depart for Home
Visits
the Pyramids and their Funeral Chambers; the iconic Sphinx; the Solar
Boat Museum, and the ancient city of Memphis with Sakkara, site of the
Step Pyramid. On Day 8, return home with treasured memories of this
grand journey into the past. (2B, L)
Oberoi Mena House, Cairo
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