EXPLORE EGYPT
A KEMP TRAVEL ESCORTED JOURNEY
Join us on a spectacular once-in-a-lifetime adventure through Ancient Egypt. Encompassing Egypt’s greatest highlights and a three-day Nile cruise, this adventure enhances a wide variety of included activities. Joined by a local certified Egyptologist throughout, you will gain a greater appreciation and understanding of the region’s history and archaeological finds. Discover the secrets of some of the most revered wonders of the ancient world. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the Colossi of Memnon, the temples of Abu Simbel and explore the Valley of the Kings. Meet local people and share a traditional meal in a local Nubian village and explore Egypts Mediterranean port city of Alexandria. From ancient history to the bustling modern Cairo, embark on an incredible journey to the very heart of Egypt. We’ll get the chance to bargain with the locals in bazaars and markets and experience the culture of this unique part of the world. This tour will be hosted by a Kemp Travel Escort.
MARCH 4 to 16, 2023 | 13 DAYS
WHATS INCLUDED?
- Visit the Library of Alexandria, catacombs, and Pompey’s Pillar
- Guided visit of the Egyptian Museum
- Tour of Abu Simbel
- Three-night Nile cruise
- Tour of Kom Ombo Temple
- Visit the Colossi of Memnon
- Excursion to the Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut, Luxor and Karnak Temples
- All transport between destinations & included activities
- Hotels (8 nts), Nile cruise boat (3 nts).
- 11 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
- Kemp Travel Escort
- Certified Egyptologist as local guide throughout
- All international and domestic airfare
- Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal
- Lunch with a Local Family in Luxor
- Arrival and departure transfers
- All entrance fees to included monuments
- Guided tour of the Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx
DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY
Day 1 | Depart for Cairo
Flight times to be determined when scheduling becomes available! Will likely be overnight.
Day 2 | Cairo
Upon arrival board an included transfer to our hotel. Depending on arrival time we will have free time today and will also connect with our local guide who will be joining us for the duration of the tour. there are plenty of things to see and do in this amazing city. Visit the Saladin Citadel of Cairo one of the most popular attractions in the city, or to really get a feel for the place, get lost in the bazaars and join the locals for a coffee in a local cafe.
Hotel: Pyramids Steigenberger or similar
Day 3 | Cairo – Alexandria (B)
Embark on a guided tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Continue to the historic Mediterranean city of Alexandria.
We begin with one of the key highlights of any visit to Egypt, the Great Pyramids of Giza. While once located in remote desert, they now touch the suburbs of modern Cairo. Also visit the mysterious Sphinx, with its lion’s body and man’s face. In the afternoon we drive to Alexandria, where we will spend the next two evenings.
Hotel: Steigenberger Cecil or similar
Day 4 | Alexandria (B)
Spend the day exploring this ancient seaside city, including Pompey’s Pillar, the catacombs, and the new Alexandria Library.
We have plenty of time to explore all the incredible sites this ancient city has to offer. Founded by Alexander the Great around 331BC, Egypt’s only Mediterranean city is characterized by a distinctly European atmosphere and a refreshing sea breeze. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy an optional seafood dinner at one of the city’s many outdoor seaside restaurants this evening.
Hotel: Steigenberger Cecil or similar
Day 5 | Alexandria – Cairo (B)
Head back to Cairo with a tour inside the monasteries of Wadi Natrun en route. Visit the Egyptian Museum with the option to see the mummy room.
Hotel: Pyramids Steigenberger or similar
Day 6 | Cairo – Aswan (B, D)
Catch an early morning flight to Aswan. Opt to explore the busy Aswan market. Later, take a scenic felucca ride on the Nile to a Nubian village and enjoy a home cooked dinner with locals.
Aswan has a distinctively African feel to it. Small enough to walk around and graced with the most beautiful setting on the Nile, the pace of life is slow and relaxing.
Late in the afternoon, board a local boat, known as a felucca, to take a trip along the Nile. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the river in this busy port city. Our final stop is on the largest of the Nile islands in this area to enjoy a traditional dinner at a local home.
Hotel: Movenpick Aswan or similar
Day 7 | Aswan (B, L, D)
Early in the morning, drive to the famed temples of Abu Simbel for a guided tour. Later, board our river cruise ship for the night.
River Cruise Cabin: Sonesta St. George or similar
Day 8 | Aswan – Kom Ombo (B, L, D)
Spend 2 days floating down the Nile on a luxury river boat with a guided tour of Kom Ombo Temple en route. Relax on the outside decks with a drink, watching the passing desert sands and enjoying the scenery.
Following breakfast, we set sail. Before too long it is time for our first shore excursion, with a visit to Kom Ombo, a temple dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god which still contains an ancient mummified crocodile.
River Cruise Cabin: Sonesta St. George or similar
Day 9 | Kom Ombo – Luxor (B, L, D)
Continuing cruising the Nile, relaxing and taking in the desert scenery while observing daily life along the river. Arrive to Luxor in the evening.
River Cruise Cabin: Sonesta St. George or similar
Day 10 | Luxor (B, L)
Visit the Colossi of Memnon and enjoy guided tours of the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut followed by lunch with a local family.
After checking in to our hotel, our day starts with a visit to the exciting ancient sites located on Luxor’s West Bank and the famed Valley of the Kings. View key sites and opt to visit the the Tomb of Tutankhamun, whose treasures you saw at the Egyptian Museum. Afterwards, enjoy a traditional lunch in a local family home.
Hotel: Mercure Karnak or similar
Day 11 | Luxor (B)
Enjoy an excursion to the magnificent temples of Karnak and Luxor. In the afternoon, use free time to explore the Bazaar or museums.
Hotel: Mercure Karnak or similar
Day 12 | Luxor – Cairo (B, D)
Catch a flight back to Cairo and opt to visit the Khan el-Khalili Bazaar, tour Coptic Cairo, or enjoy lunch on a floating restaurant on the Nile. Later on this evening, enjoy a farewell dinner with your group.
Hotel: Pyramids Steigenberger or similar
Day 13 | Depart Cairo for Home (B)
After breakfast we will say goodbye to Cairo and begin our journey home! Transfer to the airport in Cairo is included.
COST
DOUBLE OCCUPANCY: $6999 per person
MY OWN ROOM: Add $2000 per person
*Prices are per person in CAD. Includes taxes of approximately $700 CAD. Gratuities not included. Book now with a $1000 deposit. Final payment is due on December 16, 2022. All payments are non-refundable. Cancellation insurance is recommended – please call office for pricing. Prices are subject to change.
CONNECT WITH AN AGENT
If you’re looking to hold a space on this Egypt tour, get more information or talk to one of our agents about doing something different, just fill out the form below and someone will reach out to you right away!