Felucca Explorer & Red Sea - 11 days

Felucca Explorer & Red Sea - 11 days

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Felucca Explorer & Red Sea - 11 days

11 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt

Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Hurghada

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 32

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

18-

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Sailing

Activities:

Snorkeling

From: $1465 $1245 (USD) Operator discount: -$220 -15%

NB: Prices correct on 08-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on an unforgettable 11-day journey through Egypt with the Felucca Explorer & Red Sea tour. Begin your adventure in Cairo, where you'll marvel at the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, and explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Travel to Aswan for a scenic boat ride to the Philae Temple and a vibrant souk experience. Sail the Nile on a traditional felucca, sleeping under the stars, and visit the unique Kom Ombo Temple. Discover Luxor's ancient wonders, including the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Karnak. Relax by the Red Sea in Hurghada, with opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving. This small group tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation, guided by an expert in Egyptology. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, including nights aboard a felucca, and savor local cuisine with included meals.

Highlights

  • Hurghada - Enjoy relaxation by the Red Sea, with options for snorkeling or scuba diving in clear waters.

  • Cairo - Visit the legendary pyramids and Sphinx on the Giza Plateau and explore King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum.

  • Luxor's West Bank - Marvel at the pharaohs' tombs in the Valley of the Kings and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

  • Luxor - Explore the colossal Temple of Karnak and optionally tour the illuminated Luxor Temple at night.

  • Aswan - Take a scenic boat ride to Agilika Island to explore the Philae Temple and stroll around Aswan's colorful souks.

  • Nile felucca sailing - Sail the River Nile on a traditional felucca, spending nights under the stars.

  • Kom Ombo - Discover the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo on the bank of the River Nile.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

You will be met upon arrival at Cairo Airport and transferred to our start hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or those arriving early can opt to join our optional Backstreets of Cairo tour which departs the hotel at 10am.





If you'd like to extend your stay in Egypt we also offer a pre or post tour [[Day Trip to Alexandria. |122837]]

Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Sleeper train

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cairo - Aswan. Our tour begins with a visit to one of the world's most famous sights this morning - the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx. Built over 4500 years ago, the three great pyramids are sole survivors of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World.





This afternoon we take a guided tour of Egyptian Museum, which contains an incredible array of relics and antiquities including the well-preserved mummies, such as those of Yuya and Thuyu - the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. These mummies offer a rare glimpse into the past, with some so remarkably preserved that they still have hair on their heads, allowing us to see the incredible skill and techniques used by the ancient Egyptians in their embalming process. We will also visit a government supervised Papyrus Museum. This evening, we board the overnight train to Aswan.

Day 3: Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our train pulls into Aswan early this morning and we check into our hotel. Then we take a scenic boat ride out to Agilika Island for a guided tour of the beautiful Philae Temple, which is dedicated to the goddess Isis. Travelling back to Aswan we visit a perfume oil emporium before spending the rest of the day at leisure. Relax by the hotel pool, explore Aswan's colourful souks and watch a beautiful sunset over the Nile.

Day 4: Abu Simbel

Location: Abu Simbel

Accommodation Name: felucca

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Aswan - Nile felucca cruise. Very early this morning there's an optional excursion by road to the spectacular Temple of Abu Simbel, arguably Egypt's most awe-inspiring temple. This gigantic rock-cut temple was created to revere King Ramses II, with four colossal statues of the pharaoh guarding the entrance. In the afternoon we board a felucca for a relaxing two night journey along the River Nile, stopping at villages and islands along the way.

Day 5: Felucca Cruise

Location: Kom Ombo

Accommodation Name: felucca

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day relaxing onboard a felucca and enjoying the views as we sail down the River Nile. Soak up the sunshine on deck and perhaps go for a swim. In the afternoon we reach Kom Ombo and take a motorboat to visit this ancient temple, which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god - Sobek. Then we return to the felucca for our second night sleeping under the stars.

Day 6: Luxor

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Kom Ombo - Luxor. This morning we disembark and drive to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. This afternoon we enjoy a guided tour of the Temple of Karnak, a magnificent religious complex, dedicated to the Theban gods and built on a gigantic scale. In evening there's an optional tour of the beautiful Temple of Luxor with dinner included (book and pay locally). This remarkable temple and the Avenue of Sphinxes which leads to it, are most spectacular at night when they're illuminated by hundreds of atmospheric lights.

Day 7: Hurghada

Location: Hurghada

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Luxor - Hurghada. We travel to Luxor's West Bank this morning for a guided tour of the legendary Valley of the Kings, which is home to an array of beautifully decorated pharaohs' tombs, three of which you can enter. Arriving at the West Bank we will be greeted by the towering 18m-high Colossi of Memnon and after the Valley of the Kings we enjoy a tour of the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.





We bid farewell to Luxor this afternoon and drive east to Hurghada, for three nights at Egypt's beautiful Red Sea Riviera.

Day 8-9: Hurghada

Location: Hurghada

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend the next two days at leisure. Soak up the sunshine on the beach and swim in the sea, enjoy the hotel facilities and stroll around Hurghada. There's also an optional day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkelling, which can be booked locally.





Hurghada is one of the Red Sea's most popular resorts and it offers a wonderful range of aquatic activities, from sail boarding and deep-sea fishing to SCUBA diving and snorkelling around the incredible offshore reefs, which are some of the finest in the world.

Day 10: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hurghada - Cairo. This morning we drive back to Cairo. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore Egypt’s capital at leisure. If you'd like to do some last minute souvenir shopping we offer an optional visit to Cairo's bustling Khan el Khalili bazaar.

Day 11: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cairo. After breakfast, tour ends. Make your own way to the airport for your onward flight or contact us to book a departure transfer.

What's Included

  • Breakfast daily, 2 lunches and 2 dinners

    Enjoy daily breakfast along with two lunches and two dinners during the tour.

  • 7 nights 3 - 4 star hotels and 2 nights aboard a felucca (open deck)

    Stay in 3 to 4-star hotels for 7 nights and spend 2 nights aboard a traditional felucca.

  • Red Sea beach break in Hurghada

    Relax and enjoy a beach break at the Red Sea in Hurghada.

  • 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (private 2 berth sleeper cabin)

    Travel overnight from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin.

  • Airport arrival transfer on day 1

    Receive a transfer from the airport to the hotel upon arrival on day 1.

  • Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Luxor

    Experience guided tours in Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo, and Luxor.

  • Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

    Be accompanied by a tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.

  • All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

    Enjoy all relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

    International flights and visa are not included in the tour package.

  • Departure transfer

    Departure transfer from the hotel to the airport is not included.

  • Tip for your tour guide

    Tipping your tour guide is not included; it is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveller.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees amounting to USD$100-120 per person, paid in local currency, are not included.

Mode of Transport

Travel in comfort with private modern air-conditioned vehicles, an overnight train from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2-berth sleeper cabin, and scenic boat rides, including a traditional felucca cruise on the Nile.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in 3 to 4-star hotels and 2 nights aboard a traditional felucca with an open deck, offering a unique experience of sleeping under the stars.

Age Policy

15+ if accompanied by an adult. 15+ for all tours that include a Nile Cruiser. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the Min age is 18 yrs, except 'with teens' tours as life jackets are worn'.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the felucca sailing?

    During the felucca sailing, you will spend two nights sleeping on an open deck under a blanket of stars.

  • Is there a tour guide provided throughout the trip?

    Yes, the tour is escorted by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.

  • Are meals included during the tour?

    The tour includes breakfast daily, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.

  • What is the minimum age requirement for this tour?

    The minimum age is 15 if accompanied by an adult, but for tours that include an overnight felucca, the minimum age is 18 years, except for 'with teens' tours where life jackets are worn.

  • What kind of transportation is used during the tour?

    All relevant transfers and transportation are provided in private modern air-conditioned vehicles.

  • Is there an airport transfer included in the tour?

    Yes, an airport arrival transfer is included on day 1 of the tour.

  • Are entrance fees included in the tour price?

    No, entrance fees are not included and are estimated to be USD$100-120 per person, paid in local currency.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Nicola Hodgkinson (Google Reviewer)  

Recently returned from Greece, a...

07-May-2024

Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

Calvin  

Wonderful experience

05-Jan-2023

Jamal is our tour guide. Right from the start, he created a group chat in whatsapp and if any issues to make sure we contact him. He was on the ball with every issue thrown at him. Luggage being left behind, stragglers wondered off in a different path, hotel room etc. He explains the various site along our route to give us a better understanding of the local cultures. We had a great time, thanks to Jamal.

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Xtreme Floor Care (Google Reviewer)  

Traveled through Egypt with On...

30-Nov-2023

Traveled through Egypt with On the Go Tours, professional service, very informative and helpful tour guides. The choice of hotels was excellent... Definitely recommend this company

Gavin Harrigan  

King Tutankhamun 10 day tour of Egypt

16-Sep-2021

I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

Joyce Heitler (Google Reviewer)  

I would give this tour...

09-May-2024

I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

Simla Patel (Google Reviewer)  

This company doesn’t deserve even...

26-Nov-2024

This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare

Sarah Paterson (Google Reviewer)  

Terrible tour of India. For...

27-Dec-2023

Terrible tour of India. For some reason On the Go hadn't realised that my room mate had booked her own room for the first night of tour. So the hotel in Delhi had tried to put me in her room after midnight, by wheeling in an extra bed. She went Crazy!! I then had to sit in hotel reception for hours. While the tour guide said he couldn't find me a room. Throughout the tour the guide consistently ask me and my room mate for money for my room, causing more friction between us. Don't book with this company had the worst experience ever. Go with Intrepid or G Adventure

brandy hoffman (Google Reviewer)  

I had used them once...

09-Aug-2023

I had used them once before and loved them. I decided to try them again for a Baltic tour not knowing that they put me on another Tour group- Baltic vision. Loved that tour but was not impressed they marked up the cost for me over 100%. I understand taking some for yourself because of paperwork, but over double the cost everyone else paid on the tour. Just double check before you book with them that you’re not over paying.

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Book with Confidence

  • Low Deposit

    On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 600 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.

    Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

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