Delve Deep: Egypt 2024-25
Delve Deep: Egypt 2024-25
Delve Deep: Egypt 2024-25
9 Days Starting and ending in Cairo
Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Abu Sinbil, Felucca, Luxor, Hurghada
Tour operator:
Tour code:
TEECC4
Specialist Group:
18-30 Somethings
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
10 - 20
Age range:
18-39
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
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Activities:
Tour Overview
TRIP VIBE = iconic sights and in-depth adventures with a local Trip Leader. The pyramids, the Sphinx, the Nile... they’re all here. But where are you? You’ve seen them in books. You’ve seen them in documentaries. You’ve seen them in movie after movie after movie. But experiencing them in real life = a whole different level of AMAZING. Ancient, archaeological and wall-to-wall ICONIC, this sure as hell isn’t your average holiday. But then – you’re not your average traveller.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo (Egypt)
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
This is your chance to delve deeper, to explore more. To experience a new and exotic destination to the absolute fullest. Ladies and gents – welcome to Egypt. Spot your Topdeck Rep at the airport (hint: they’re holding a placard with your name on it). Then: dump your stuff at the hotel and meet your fellow explorers by the pool. Tonight, we’ll dig into our first included group dinner at a local restaurant. Time to talk tombs, swap pharaoh facts, and discover how many times everyone’s watched The Mummy.
Day 2: Cairo – Overnight Coach To Aswan
Location: Cairo, Aswan
Accommodation: Overnight Coach
Meals Included: Breakfast
You’ve read about them in books. Seen them in documentaries. And watched them play backdrop to movie after movie. But today, you’re gonna experience the AMAZING Pyramids of Giza in real life. First though, we’ll get the low-down on the world’s largest collection of Pharaonic antiquities at the Egyptian Museum. Then: prepare to feel insignificant (in the best possible way) as you stand before the Great Pyramids and the legendary Sphinx. We mentioned your Trip Leader is a qualified Egyptologist, right? So, our walking tour is gonna be filled with allll the fascinating facts. Win! After a full day of exploring, we’ll jump on an overnight coach to Aswan. Note to self: bring a neck pillow and plenty of snacks – this one’s a long one.
Day 3: Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Disembark our noble steed, freshen up at the hotel and slip on your Birks – we’re gonna take a wander around the jumble of antique storefronts and brightly coloured stalls of Aswan Bazaar. After, we’re heading out on the Nile for a spot of kayaking. Then? The rest is 100% up to you. Need some suggestions? Explore the Temple of Isis in nearby Philae. Then check out the beaut sound and light show at the temple complex. If you’re keen to delve a bit deeper into the unique culture here, opt to visit a Nubian village and tuck into dinner with the locals. This is as authentic as it gets.
Day 4: Aswan, Including Abu Simbel
Location: Aswan, Abu Sinbil
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Crank the ancient history knob a little higher – today we’re exploring the great temples of Abu Simbel. Carved within the mountains on the bank of the Nile, these babies are full of WOW factor. Take it alllll in as we wander through the great halls of the Great Temple of Ramses II and gape at the detail within the Temple of Hathor – dedicated to Ramses’ favourite wife: Queen Nefertari. Later, get the gang together for a wander along Aswan’s Corniche in search of a riverside terrace for dinner. Our Trip Leader knows where to get the best fattah. Or watch the sunset from the Ferial Gardens. This is livin’.
Day 5: Aswan – Felucca Sailing
Location: Aswan, Felucca
Accommodation: Overnight Sailing
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Imagine: the sun on your back, the wind in your sails and THE BEST people you could ever hope to meet sharing stories, food and music in one rug-strewn love-in. Today, we’re ditching the wheels and embarking on a journey down the Nile – aboard a traditional wooden felucca boat, of course. Pull up a cushion, turn off the tech and lose yourself in the moment as we watch rural Egyptian life play out along the banks of this mighty river. After plenty of home-cooked food, swim stops and games of UNO with the gang – we’ll spend the night under a star-filled sky. This is the real Egypt. *Felucca facts: You’re spending the night on a traditional wooden boat. Meaning? No cabins. The boat’s broad canvas sails offer shade and protection from the elements by day. And by night, we’ll sleep outdoors on comfy mattresses – so don’t forget a sleeping bag. And for other... things? DW there’s a toilet and shower on board.
Day 6: Felucca Sailing – Luxor
Location: Felucca, Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake to the sun rising slowly over the Nile and enjoy the fresh air lapping at our felucca’s sails. After breakfast, we’ll make a pit stop at Kom Ombo for an optional look at the Temple and Crocodile Museum. Still in the temple mood? Visit Edfu Temple, dedicated to the mighty Horus. Then? It’s onwards to INCREDIBLE Luxor. They say this place is the world’s greatest open-air museum –?and you’ve got all afternoon free to uncover what ‘they’ mean. Explore the ancient temple of Karnak on an optional visit –stick around for the sound and light show later if you want. Or do your own thing and head to Egypt’s largest Pharaonic temple or the fascinating Luxor Museum. Tonight, dinner is on you – so get the crew together and hunt down a local restaurant for some fiteer (aka Egyptian pizza). Mmmm.
Day 7: Luxor – Hurghada
Location: Luxor, Hurghada
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Another day, another bucket-list item well-and-truly ticked off the list. Insert: Valley of the Kings. We’ll spend the morning getting schooled on the funerary rites of the ancient Egyptians and the many hieroglyphics painted throughout three significant royal tombs – including Hatshepsut Temple and the Colossi of Memmon. Give a silent salute to Queen Hatshepsut (who ruled ancient Egypt for 20 years), before we jump back on the coach and hit the road to Hurghada. Want to explore? We got you. An optional walking tour with a local guide will give you alllll the inside knowledge on this coastal paradise. Or spend the afternoon horizontal by the pool or beachside. And later? Dinner’s on us. Get. In.
Day 8: Hurghada – Cairo
Location: Hurghada, Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Disclaimer: we’re out of here this afternoon. So don’t waste a sun-soaked second. Spend the morning discovering the Old Town of El Dahar, chock-full of local restaurants, shops, and a traditional souk (read: market) selling leather, spices and shisha pipes. Heard about the incredible Red Sea diving here? Yeah, us too. Jump aboard an optional snorkelling boat trip and explore the abundance of marine life and coral reefs for yourself. Waterlogged and sunkissed, finally we’ll make a beeline back to Cairo for our last group dinner at a local eatery. What. A. Week.
Day 9: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
You came. You saw. You embraced it all. And now, just like that, it’s all over. Get down to breakfast and swap those digits with your trip mates – you’ll be catching up later for sure. Where to next? We’ve got Delve Deep trips in Morocco and Turkey, timed perfectly so you can hop straight over. Just saying...
What's Included
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Transport
Air-conditioned minicoach. Traditional felucca sailboat.
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Accommodation
6 nights in hotel-style accommodation (twin or double), 1 night aboard a felucca sailboat, 1 night aboard an overnight coach
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Fully Guided
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Meals
As detailed in the itinerary
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Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
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Tipping and Gratuities
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
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International Travel
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Country Entry Visas
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
This will be provided on all documentation
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No they aren't
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What is the tipping policy?
Tipping is not required
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Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?
Yes we can
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What is the maximum group size?
20
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Are flights included in this tour?
No they aren't
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Do you require a visa for this holiday?
This will vary from your country of origin. Please seek advice locally
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No they aren't
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes they are
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Is the tour coach air conditioned?
Yes the Coach is air-conditioned
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Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?
We will have our Tour Leader with you every day
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Is there a supplement for solo travellers?
Single pricing is available on all tours
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes from all over the world
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
All guides are English Speaking
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Curious? Open-minded? Same. Topdeckers are a mixed bunch, but that’s what makes us special. They come from all over the globe and are aged between 18 and 39. Like you, they’re looking to feel real. To experience more. To embrace the unknown. To grow and connect – without judgement.
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Is there an age limit on Topdeck trips?
Yes. Our trips are specifically designed for those aged 18-39 years of age.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
40 years
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
https://www.topdeck.travel/resources/booking-flexibility
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
We operate Single Share across across all touring styles and will match you with someone of the same gender
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
E-Documentation will be sent
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, we work dilligenltly with our partners to acheive this
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can on European Tours
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Free Date Changes
Topdeck allows you to make 1000 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 60 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
Topdeck allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform topdeck, 60 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
Topdeck requires a minimum deposit of 60 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of topdeck charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.