10 days tour

Felucca Odyssey & Dahab

Felucca Odyssey & Dahab

This tour includes:

Others

Arrival airport transfer on first day of the trip. Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan, and from Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth)

Transport

A/C, modern coach or mini-bus and Felucca.

Hygieneprotocol

For any tour departing from February 1st, 2023, we wonโ€™t be requiring travelers to be vaccinated. However, we strongly recommend that all travelers and staff are vaccinated to protect other tour members as well as the communities visited. Some countries and airlines may still request travelers to be vaccinated, so please make sure to check travel and entry requirements thoroughly. 

Meals

9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 2 dinners

Guide

Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides

Accommodation

5 and 4 star hotels, traditional Felucca with access to WC facilities.

Not included:

Others

Meals not stated in the itinerary Items of a personal nature Tips & gestures Visa fees Entrance fees to the sights and museums Other services not stated in the itinerary

Optional

Group Dinner on Cruise Nubian Dinner Abu Simbel Hot Air Balloning Snorkelling, Camel Treks Squba Diving, Jeep Safari

Flights

International flights are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

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Itinerary of your trip Felucca Odyssey & Dahab

  • Day 1 Day 1: Cairo
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Cairo

      Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members. Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner. Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino โ€“ 5 Star Included Activities Welcome Meeting Optional Activities Group Dinner on Cruise - 30 USD

  • Day 2 Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train

      Set your alarms for 7.30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egyptโ€™s iconic Ancient Wonder of the World โ€“ the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders. After everyone has had their dose of awe, weโ€™ll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan. Accommodation Overnight Sleeper Train Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner Included Activities Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids Sightseeing of Sphinx Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid Entrance Fees Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 360 EGP Sakkara Pyramid - 300 EGP

  • Day 3 Day 3: Aswan
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Aswan

      Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide. Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples. Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide. Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs. The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile. We will then arrive at the hotel for check in at 5.30pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening. Accommodation Tolip Hotel - 5 Star Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Aswan City tour Sightseeing of Philae Temple Sightseeing of Unfinished Obeliks of Aswan Optional Activities Nubian Dinner - 32 USD Entrance Fees Philae Temple - 300 EGP

  • Day 4 Day 4: Aswan, Felucca Cruise
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Aswan, Felucca Cruise

      Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace. If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel. It is a must-do for all keen historians! Then we will hop on board the traditional Felucca sailboat and embark on our 2-night cruise down the Nile River. Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, DinnerSailing On The Felucca Optional Activities Abu Simbel - 94 USD

  • Day 5 Day 5: Felucca Cruise On The Nile
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Felucca Cruise On The Nile

      Today is a chill-day sailing down the Nile, watching beautiful scenery and waving to the locals and fishermen. Whilst absorbing the stunning temples along the coast, sit back and enjoy the relaxing breeze. Have a dip in the Nile, play volleyball with the local kids and prepare for a local feast on the riverbanks as you watch the sunset with a cold drink in hand. Accommodation Traditional Egyptian Felucca Meals Included Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner Included Activities Sailing on the Felucca

  • Day 6 Day 6: Felucca Cruise On The Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Felucca Cruise On The Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor

      Time to bid farewell to our lovely felucca as we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo. Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek. Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt. Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC. Weโ€™ll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening. Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.C. Accommodation Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel โ€“ 5 Star Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of Edfu Temple Sightseeing of Komombo Temple Sightseeing of Luxor Temple Entrance Fees Edfu Temple - 300 EGP Komombo Temple - 240 EGP Luxor Temple - 160 EGP

  • Day 7 Day 7: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train

      The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the โ€˜City of the Deadโ€™, home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor. In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Cairo. Accommodation Overnight Sleeper Train Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner Included Activities Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut Optional Activities Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD Entrance Fees Valley Of The Kings - 400 EGP Queen Hatshepsut - 240 EGP Karnak Temple - 300 EGP

  • Day 8 Day 8: Cairo City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Cairo City Tour

      Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo! The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world - Egyptian Museum of Cairo. Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem! Accommodation Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino โ€“ 5 Star Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of Cairo Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque Sightseeing of Hanging Church Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili Entrance Fees Egyptian Museum - 330 EGP Citadel of Saladin - 300 EGP

  • Day 9 Day 9: Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab

      Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea. Here you can enjoy a myriad of activities as swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, camel trekking and more. Accommodation Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star Meals Included Breakfast Optional Activities Snorkelling at Blue Hole - 34 USD Camel Trekking Quad Biking - 29 USD Scuba Diving - EUR 45

  • Day 10 Day 10: Dahab
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Dahab

      Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates before checking out of the hotel in Dahab (11:00). Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk! Meals Included Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 59

Age range allowed for this experience.

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