Amazing Egypt By Felucca 2025 (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Amazing Egypt By Felucca 2025 (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Amazing Egypt By Felucca 2025 (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
9 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Nile River, Luxor
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EEA
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Amazing Egypt By Felucca 2025" tour, featuring luxurious 5 and 4-star accommodations and a traditional felucca boat experience. Begin your adventure in Cairo, exploring iconic landmarks such as the Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. Travel to Alexandria to witness the ancient Library, Catacombs, and Pompey's Pillar. Fly to Aswan for a city tour, including the Philae Temple and Unfinished Obelisk, before setting sail on the Nile. Enjoy the serene beauty of the river, visit the temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu, and explore Luxor's magnificent Karnak and Luxor Temples. Conclude your trip with a visit to the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut before returning to Cairo. This culturally rich tour is guided by experienced Egyptologists and includes domestic flights, meals, and airport transfers.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
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 – 5 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise - 35 USD
Day 2: Cairo, Alexandria, Cairo
Location: Alexandria
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise and shine, we are travelling back in time to the home of ancient knowledge.
Depart for Alexandria, Egypt's second largest city, and Get the chance to see the panoramic view of the Library of Alexandria.
(Please note that it is not possible to visit inside of the library as it is closed on Saturdays)
Wander through the ruins of one the most important historical archaeological sites ever found on earth.
While traveling in such an amazing place! After seeing the amazing decorations and wandering around in the dark, walking down the carved corridors of the Catacombs below, carved into the bedrock and having many amazing statues, sarcophagi and murals, is an incredible experience and a must visit!
Visit to Pompey's Pillar, One of the most prominent tourist attractions in the city of Alexandria, the Column of Pompey is a Roman triumphal column that still exists today in Alexandria and is one of the oldest and highest monumental columns in the world.
Continue visiting a place that has witnessed a lot of history.
The Citadel castle was built on the exact site of the famous Alexandria Lighthouse, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Right next to the water, definitely worth a visit so you can take beautiful pictures.
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Alexandria is a must-see for all travellers! After you've had your daily dose of history and ancient culture, return to Cairo for an overnight stay.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Alexandria
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise - 30 USD
Entrance Fees
Catacombs 80 EGP
Pompey's Pillar 80 EGP
Citadel 60 EGP
Day 3: Cairo City Tour
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Set your alarms for 7.
30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt's iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders.
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! After everyone has had their dose of awe, we'll head back to our hotel for overnight stay.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Entrance Fees
Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 540 EGP
Egyptian Museum – 480 EGP
Day 4: Cairo - Flight To Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
We start the day with a flight to Aswan where we will have a city tour with our 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 and then have 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 - 450 EGP
Day 5: Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for 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.
Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.
Accommodation
Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
Abu Simbel - 110 USD
Day 6: Felucca Cruise On The Nile
Location: Nile River
Accommodation Name: Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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 7: Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
We'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.
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Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt with its marvelous temples.
Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex.
Feeling adventurous?
Accommodation
Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Karnak Temple
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
Entrance Fees
Edfu Temple - 450 EGP
Komombo Temple - 360 EGP
Luxor Temple - 400 EGP
Karnak Temple - 450
Day 8: Luxor, Flight To Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early in the morning take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
Then follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead', 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.
Later in the afternoon we make our way to the airport and fly back to Cairo.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD
Entrance Fees
Valley Of The Kings - 600 EGP
Hatshepsut Temple - 360 EGP
Day 9: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates.
Check-out of the hotel in Cairo (11:00am) and catch the transfer to the airport at the end of your tour.
Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included
Breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 and 4 star hotels, traditional felucca boat
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Meals
8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
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Transportation
A/C coach or mini-bus, Domestic flights between Cairo-Aswan & Luxor-Cairo
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival and Departure transfers on first and last day of the trip
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Egyptologist guides
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Domestic Flights
Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
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Included Activities
Welcome Meeting, Sightseeing of Alexandria, Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids, Sightseeing of Sphinx, Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum, Aswan City tour, Sightseeing of Philae Temple, Sightseeing of Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan, Sailing on the Felucca, Sightseeing of Edfu Temple, Sightseeing of Komombo Temple, Sightseeing of Karnak Temple, Sightseeing of Luxor Temple, Sightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise - 35 USD, Group Dinner on Cruise - 30 USD, Nubian Dinner - 32 USD, Abu Simbel - 110 USD, Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD
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Entrance Fees
Catacombs 80 EGP, Pompey's Pillar 80 EGP, Citadel 60 EGP, Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 540 EGP, Egyptian Museum – 480 EGP, Philae Temple - 450 EGP, Edfu Temple - 450 EGP, Komombo Temple - 360 EGP, Luxor Temple - 400 EGP, Karnak Temple - 450 EGP, Valley Of The Kings - 600 EGP, Hatshepsut Temple - 360 EGP
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably in an A/C coach or mini-bus, with domestic flights between Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo, ensuring a seamless journey throughout Egypt.
Accommodation
Stay in luxurious 5 and 4 star hotels, including the Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino and Tolip Hotel, and experience a traditional Egyptian felucca boat for a unique sailing adventure.
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 5 and 4 star hotels, as well as a traditional felucca boat for a unique experience.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 8 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses an air-conditioned coach or mini-bus for ground transportation and includes domestic flights between Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo.
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Is airport transfer included in the tour package?
Yes, arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of the trip are included.
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Will there be a tour guide during the trip?
Yes, the services of experienced Egyptologist guides are included in the tour.
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What activities are included on the first day in Cairo?
On the first day, there is a welcome meeting with the guide and other tour members, and you have the option to explore Cairo or join an optional group dinner on a cruise.
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What can I expect to see in Alexandria?
In Alexandria, you will see the panoramic view of the Library of Alexandria, the Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, and the Citadel castle, which was built on the site of the famous Alexandria Lighthouse.
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What are the highlights of the Cairo City Tour?
The Cairo City Tour includes visits to the Pyramids and Sphinx, as well as the Egyptian Museum of Cairo, which houses over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities.
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What will we do in Aswan?
In Aswan, you will visit the Unfinished Obelisk and the Philae Temple. There is also an optional traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
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What is the experience like on the Felucca cruise?
The Felucca cruise offers a relaxing experience sailing down the Nile, with opportunities to swim, play volleyball with local kids, and enjoy a local feast on the riverbanks.
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What temples will we visit on the way to Luxor?
On the way to Luxor, you will visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek, and the Edfu Temple, dedicated to the falcon god Horus. In Luxor, you will visit the Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple Complex.
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What can I expect to see in the Valley of the Kings?
In the Valley of the Kings, you will see royal tombs carved into desert rocks, filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. You will also visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
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What happens on the last day of the tour?
On the last day, you will have breakfast, bid farewell to your travel mates, check out of the hotel by 11:00am, and catch the transfer to the airport.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Cancellation Policy
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