About this trip
Eleven days across Egypt, following the Nile past the temples and sites that made this stretch of land known as the cradle of civilization.
This is a guided journey built around the stories behind the stones — the discoveries, the myths, and the people who built these places thousands of years ago.
It runs at a moderate pace and is set up for families and groups, with a Christmas and New Year departure on offer.
What you'll do
- Visit sacred temples along the Nile
- Sail down the Nile itself
- Hear the stories behind Egypt's great archaeological discoveries
- Explore sites central to the cradle of civilization
- Moderate pace, suited to families and groups travelling together
- Christmas and New Year departure available
Worth it if you're a history buff who doesn't mind early starts and long travel days. Think twice if you have a sensitive stomach or dislike high-pressure shopping situations.
- Guides like Mostafa, Medhat, and Mena are sources of deep Egyptological knowledge that transform the experience.
- Coordinator Omar and the Planet Tours team manage every airport transfer, hotel swap, and logistics detail flawlessly.
- Multiple travellers reported food poisoning on the Nile cruise; room odours also occurred but were resolved quickly.
- Abu Simbel visit involves six hours of bus travel each way; early starts are frequent throughout the itinerary.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 22 Jul – 23 Jul
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