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Simply Egypt

Simply Egypt

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Description

Take on Cairo, Luxor and the Nile-side temples with the logistics sorted and plenty of freedom built in. Explore ancient Egypt’s marvels, mythology and mystery, starting with the mighty Pyramids of Giza, the Sphinx and the archaeological treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Travel between Cairo and Luxor on two overnight sleeper trains, maximising your time on the ground while covering the distance by rail. With your local leader and expert guides, explore the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Dendera and pharaonic tombs. In your free time, maybe wander Cairo’s bustling Khan al-Khalili Bazaar, add a sunset felucca sail, or visit the Dahshur Pyramids.

Trip Name
Simply Egypt
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
6
Capacity
14
Highlights
  • Explore two of ancient Egypt’s landmark sights – the Pyramids of Giza (one of the Ancient Wonders of the World) and the Sphinx – up close, walking among icons that have stood on the desert edge for more than 4500 years.
  • Wander through one of the world’s great collections of ancient artefacts at the Grand Egyptian Museum – see treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb, including his gilded sarcophagi and the famous golden death mask.
  • Visit Luxor’s ancient landmarks, exploring the richly decorated tombs of the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Dendera, while your expert leader adds local insight along the way.
  • Enjoy free time to customise your own adventure. Maybe take a traditional felucca sail at sunset, crawl deep into the chambers that hide below the Red Pyramid or visit Sakkura, the ancient burial ground of Memphis.
  • Soak up your leader’s amazing knowledge as you experience local life, including a ride on the sleeper train between Cairo and Luxor, sure to be a memorable experience.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - Cairo
Salaam aleikum! Welcome to Egypt. You’ll be met at Cairo International Airport and transferred to your hotel, where your adventure will kick off this evening with a welcome meeting at 6 pm. If you arrive early, head out and explore at your own pace. Cairo is a bustling city of traffic, street food stalls and minarets all side by side, with centuries of history. Maybe visit the Cairo Citadel, which dates back to 1176 and is home to multiple museums and mosques. Or head to the Islamic part of the city and the labyrinthine Khan el-Khalili – a huge, historic bazaar full of spice shops, coffee houses and lots of opportunities to practice your bargaining skills. After your meeting tonight, maybe head out for your first Egyptian dinner with your new travel pals.
Day 2 - Cairo to Luxor
Start with the biggies today, heading out to see the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx after breakfast. These two ancient icons have stood on the desert edge for more than 4500 years, and one is, of course, the last standing Wonder of the Ancient World. Walk around the site with your guide and take in the scale of these massive stone structures up close. For an extra cost, you may also be able to go inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu. After, continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, opened in November 2025 and home to an enormous collection of ancient artefacts. The treasures from Tutankhamun’s tomb are a standout, from jewellery and gilded sarcophagi to the famous golden death mask – this pharaoh was certainly well prepared for the afterlife! Later, meet your leader and travel to the nearby train station, where you’ll board an overnight sleeper train bound for Luxor.
Day 3 - Luxor
Wake up this morning in Luxor, home to the spectacular temple complex of Karnak and the Valley of Kings. Set off with your local leader to the Temple of Dendera. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Hathor and is particularly known for the zodiac ceiling, colourful reliefs and intricate columns. Ancient stories, religious tradition and rituals come to life as you wander through the Hypostyle Hall, look into hidden crypts and discover rooftop chapels. After, visit a local NGO, Animal Care in Egypt (ACE), an Intrepid Foundation partner, to learn about the work they do to care for wounded working animals in the region. The rest of the day is free for you to explore further. Perhaps move on to the celebrated Karnak temple complex, a house of gods build over a period of some 200 years. Or, ask your leader for dinner recommendations, then join your group for a felucca sunset sail, imagining what life was like here centuries ago.
Day 4 - Luxor to Cairo
Head into the Valley of the Kings today, where more than 60 royal tombs are hidden beneath the dry hills outside Luxor. With your leader, you’ll explore the place where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom (16th to 11th century BC) were secretly interred for all eternity. The surrounding painted walls, hieroglyphics and stories were meant to carry them into the afterlife. You’ll also visit the tomb of Tutankhamun, where the young pharaoh is buried, before continuing to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut – a striking colonnaded temple built into the cliffs. The afternoon is free to explore Luxor however you wish. Maybe browse the market, visit the Mummification Museum or ask your leader for a good local dinner spot. Later, meet up with your group and head to the train station, where you’ll board your overnight sleeper train back to Cairo.
Day 5 - Cairo
Slip into Cairo before dawn and awake to your final day in the Egyptian capital. Today you’re free to explore on your own. Maybe visit the Dahshur Pyramids, home to the Red Pyramid – the world’s oldest true pyramid. While you’re there, you can clamber down a 79 m (259 ft) narrow tunnel from a raised entrance on the pyramid’s northern face to reach two chambers that lie deep inside the 4600-year-old structure. Or visit Sakkara, Egypt’s largest archaeological site and ancient burial ground of Memphis. Tonight, if you wish, you can celebrate your time in Egypt by joining a local Cairo family for a delicious homecooked dinner. The food and conversation are the perfect finishing touch to this epic Egypt adventure.
Day 6 - Cairo
There are no activities planned for the final day and you are free to depart at any time. If you would like to extend your stay in Cairo, just get in touch with your booking agent ahead of time.

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
23-01-202728-01-2027AUD $ 1,220-
06-02-202711-02-2027AUD $ 1,220-
13-03-202718-03-2027AUD $ 1,220-
27-03-202701-04-2027AUD $ 1,220-
10-04-202715-04-2027AUD $ 1,220-
17-04-202722-04-2027AUD $ 1,220-
01-05-202706-05-2027AUD $ 1,220-
15-05-202720-05-2027AUD $ 1,220-
11-09-202716-09-2027AUD $ 1,220-
18-09-202723-09-2027AUD $ 1,220-
09-10-202714-10-2027AUD $ 1,220-
23-10-202728-10-2027AUD $ 1,220-
13-11-202718-11-2027AUD $ 1,220-
20-11-202725-11-2027AUD $ 1,220-
04-12-202709-12-2027AUD $ 1,220-
22-01-202827-01-2028AUD $ 1,220-
05-02-202810-02-2028AUD $ 1,220-
11-03-202816-03-2028AUD $ 1,220-
25-03-202830-03-2028AUD $ 1,220-
08-04-202813-04-2028AUD $ 1,220-
15-04-202820-04-2028AUD $ 1,220-
29-04-202804-05-2028AUD $ 1,220-
13-05-202818-05-2028AUD $ 1,220-
09-09-202814-09-2028AUD $ 1,220-
16-09-202821-09-2028AUD $ 1,220-
07-10-202812-10-2028AUD $ 1,220-
21-10-202826-10-2028AUD $ 1,220-
11-11-202816-11-2028AUD $ 1,220-
18-11-202823-11-2028AUD $ 1,220-

Accommodation

Hotel (3 nights), Overnight Sleeper Train (2 nights)

Transport

Overnight Sleeper Train, Private Mini Bus

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