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Treasures of Egypt: Hidden Tombs, Ancient Pyramids & Old Cairo

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Overview

Treasures of Egypt: Hidden Tombs, Ancient Pyramids & Old Cairo

Continent

Middle East

Days

11 days

Nights

10 nights

Group Size

14 people

Activity

Moderate

Interest

History & Culture

Highlights

  • Witness the epic sight of the Great Pyramids, the Tomb of Tutankhamun and the temple of Abu Simbel.
  • Enjoy exclusive after hours access to the Valley of The Kings without the crowds.
  • Discover the surprising existence of waterfalls, & whale skeletons in the Sahara.
  • Cruise the Nile in comfort on a traditional wooden Felucca.
  • Roam the back streets of Old Cairo and go behind the scenes of a goldsmith’s studio that’s not usually open to the public.
  • Experience the warm hospitality of a local Nubian family during a memorable evening of food, drink and dancing.
Egypt 11 days 10 nights

Explore pyramids, tombs, and local cuisine with your Egyptologist guide.

Day 1

Arrive Cairo

Welcome to Egypt!
Welcome to Egypt!

Day 2

Treasures of the Pharaohs

Golden Mask of King Tut.
Golden Mask of King Tut.

Day 3

Valley of the Whales

Whale skeleton fossil in the Valley of the Whales.
Whale skeleton fossil in the Valley of the Whales.

Day 4

Pottery Paradise

Tunis Village pottery.
Tunis Village pottery.

Day 5

Unveiling Aswan's Nubian Heritage

Nubian village in Aswan.
Nubian village in Aswan.

Day 6

Uncovering the Secrets of Abu Simbel

Felucca on the Nile.
Felucca on the Nile.

Day 7

Into the Temple of the Crocodile God

Temple of Kom Ombo.
Temple of Kom Ombo.

Day 8

The Valley of the Kings

Exclusive after-hours access to the Valley of the Kings.
Exclusive after-hours access to the Valley of the Kings.

Day 9

The Many Faces of Cairo

Local Egyptian goldsmith.
Local Egyptian goldsmith.

Day 10

Cairo & Garbage City

Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan.
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hassan.

Day 11

Farewell & Departure

Onward to more adventures!
Onward to more adventures!

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Additional info

Pricing & Trip Deposit

Deposit to book your trip: $250 USD.

Balance due 90 days prior to departure.

The listed price of the trip is per person based on double occupancy.

 

The below qualifies only for departures through May 1, 2024:

The listed price does not include the internal domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Abu Simbel to Cairo. This flight is priced separately and will automatically be added to your booking and final balance. The economy class fare is $695 per person.

Traveling Solo?

You’re in good company.

Opt for a Private Room to yourself, subject to availability, for a supplemental cost of $850 USD. 

Solo travelers typically make up about half of our small groups. With curiosity at the center of our experiences, there’s a natural camaraderie that develops over the course of a trip. 

If you don’t opt for a Private Room, you'll be matched with another solo traveler of the same gender.

Arrival & Departure

Cairo airport (CAI) connects to a range of flight hubs in North America. The best flight connections to Cairo are offered by EgyptAir and American Airlines.

*Airport transfers are only provided if arriving & departing on the trip dates, or if pre/post arrangements have been made through Atlas Obscura. 

Activity Level

This tour has a moderate activity level. Consider four to six miles of walking each day, with lots of time spent moving around and on your feet. You should be comfortable walking on both flat and uneven ground, as well as stairs.

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Any questions about this trip? Don't hesitate to reach out

  • "Abu Simbel was astounding and private access to the Valley of the Kings at night was absolutely amazing - so nice to avoid the crowds!"

    Jennifer - Phoenix, AZ

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