*Egypt Bucket List
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Every Village Experience Responsible Tourism program includes the following:
- One on one consultation with our travel experts
- Private registration and trip page
- Pretrip Packet
- Handpicked accommodations
- Experienced Private Guide
- Artisan shopping opportunities
- Our favorite tour activities
- Donation to one of TVE’s community partners
Step back in time as you explore the ancient cities, temples, and necropolises of the mighty Pharaohs of Egypt. Dating back thousands of years, the well preserved, intricately painted and inscribed hieroglyphics depicting war, prosperity, feast, and famine will take your breath away. History will come alive as you gaze upon the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, walk through the Valley of the Kings and Queens, and sail on the Nile River stopping at incredible temples to various Gods and Goddesses. Don’t forget a journey to one of the many deserts to really get off the beaten path. We love Fayoum and Siwa for it’s natural beauty, sense of calm, and hidden treasures buried among the sand.
Located in Northeast Africa with Libya to the West, Sudan to the South and Israel to the Northeast, Egypt is in a unique location for politics, religion, and international relations. Egypt is covered by vast desert, with The Nile River flowing from South to North, fertilizing the banks along the way and providing much needed agriculture to the masses.
Egypt also boasts beautiful sandy coastlines with blue green water from the Mediterranean and Red Seas. Perfect for snorkeling and diving the colorful coral reefs.
Be sure to slow down and get lost in the sprawling Khan Il-Khalili bazaar in Cairo, stop by a local coffee shop, learn about traditional spices, haggle over handwoven carpets, and take in the mix of ancient and modern worlds that make Egypt so wonderfully appealing.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive to Cairo, meet your Village Experience representative, process through immigration, and transfer to hotel.
Day 2 – Morning visit to the Royal Mummies Exhibit at the New Egyptian Museum of Civilization. Proceed to visit the Bin Tulun Mosque. Then, head to El Moezz Street for a walking tour of this 1,000-year-old open air museum. Stop for coffee at Cairo’s oldest coffee shop, El Fishawy. Return to hotel for the evening. (B)
Day 3 – Meet your guide at the hotel in the morning and enjoy a tour of the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx in the morning. Stop for lunch with a view. Visit the ancient necropolis of Sakkara in the afternoon. (B)
Day 4 – Morning flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, visit a Nubian Village for a local lunch. Embark on a walking tour of the village. Check into Nile Cruise Ship in the afternoon. Dinner on boat. (B,L,D)
Day 5 – This morning, take a small boat out to the UNESCO World Heritage Philae Temple for a tour. After lunch, the boat will depart for Kom Ombo. Make a visit to the Temple of Sobeck and the mummification museum at sunset. Return to boat for dinner and overnight. Sail to Edfu overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 6 – Morning visit to the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Board the boat and pass through the Esna Lock. Arrive to Luxor and visit the Temple of Luxor and Sphinx Avenue at sunset. Return to boat for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)
Day 7 – Hot air balloon (optional) over the West Bank of the Nile River. Check out of Nile Cruise. Morning tour of the Valley of the Kings, including King Tut’s tomb. Then visit the Colossus of Agnememnon, Medinet Habu, and Queen Hatshepsut’s Mortuary Temple. Stop for lunch at Africa Restaurant. Check into hotel for relaxation. (B,L)
Day 8 – Free day to relax and enjoy the views of the Nile River. (B)
Day 9 – Morning visit to Karnak Temple, have lunch, and visit the local market. Afternoon flight back to Cairo. Check into hotel for the evening. (B)
Day 10 – Spend today at the Grand Egyptian Museum (pending opening). Otherwise, visit the Cairo Citadel and Alabaster Mosque. (B)
Day 11 – Transfer to airport for flight home. (B)