Basix
18 to 35s
Essential Egypt
9 Days | Wander through an ancient Wonder of the World, discover temples and sail the Nile
4.9
Excellent
212 reviews
9 days
Start
Cairo, Egypt
Finish
Cairo, Egypt
Trip Code
XEYE
Min Age
18
Trip Size
1 - null
Physical Rating
Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Felucca, Overnight sleeper train
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Overnight train (2 nights), Felucca (1 night)
From £644(9 days)
Trip Informations
Ancient history, golden sands and crowded souqs – Egypt is the ultimate destination for any adventurous traveller. This nine-day trip is the perfect mix of blockbuster wonders and intimate moments, with loads of planned activities and plenty of time to wander at your own pace. Your local leader will take you to bucket list icons like the Pyramids of Giza (one of the Seven Wonders of the World) in Cairo and the Valley of the Kings in Luxor, then guide you off the beaten path to eat koshari in a local downtown joint, or into a bazaar to meet a perfume merchant. Kayak along the Nile, spend a night on a traditional felucca under starry skies and drink your body weight in mint tea. The best part? You’ll do it all with like-minded travellers your own age.
Why you’ll love this trip
Spend a night cruising the Nile in a traditional felucca boat (a bit like a floating living room) stopping at colourful villages and temples by day and stargazing by night.
Witness some epic sights in Cairo, like the mysterious Sphinx and one of the Seven Wonders of the World – the Great Pyramids of Giza. Maybe even learn how to spell your name in hieroglyphics!
Kayak along the Nile, paddling through ancient landscapes and getting a glimpse into local life along the shores.
Discover the Valley of the Kings with a tour through three burial sites of ancient Pharaohs and the option to check out the fascinating lost tomb of Tutankhamun.
Squeeze between stalls at an Aswan bazaar and discover the open-air museum of Luxor with loads of free time to see the sights at your own pace and a local leader with all the hot tips.
Is this trip right for you?
It gets pretty warm in July and August in Egypt. The good news is, its mostly dry heat, so easier to handle than humidity. Egypt nights can be chillier than expected, especially from December to February, so it’s important to pack clothes that can be layered.
The terrain at some historic sites can be rocky and steep. Solid walking shoes are essential, plus anything to shade you from those rays – a hat, sunscreen and long sleeves. If you don't feel up to it on a hot day, you can decide to not take part, or wander at your own pace.
This trip includes the adventure of overnight train travel, one of the most unique ways to wake up in a new and strange place. You’ll get a small bed and air conditioning in a shared room, but the train might not be as clean as you’re used to.
This trip is a great way to see a lot in a short period of time and it can be part of a longer itinerary if you have more time to explore. You might like to check out Real Egypt & Jordan.
Itinerary
Inclusions
Meals
8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Felucca, Overnight sleeper train
Accommodation
Hotel (5 nights), Overnight train (2 nights), Felucca (1 night)
Activities
Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Aswan - Kayaking
Aswan - Orientation walk & bazaar visit
Nile - Felucca overnight sailing trip
Nile - Dinner and Music Felucca
Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
Luxor - Animal Care in Egypt (The Tuuur Foundation Partner) visit
Cairo - Khan Al-Khalili Bazaar
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Important notes
1.Some entrance fees are not included. If you wish to take part in these activities, you pay these fees as you go along.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 5 (Felucca) where you will be in shared accommodation and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. Following recent safety incidents we recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest information on travelling in Egypt before your departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas of your itinerary. We have links to prominent government travel advisories and regular updates on issues affecting this trip on our Travel Alerts page -
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Reviews (204)
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Abby
Nov 20, 2024
Intrepid with Eslam (Sam) was amazing. Very knowledgeable man and enthusiastic about culture and making the trip personalised to our wishes.
Molly
Nov 20, 2024
I loved this tour. Our tour guide, Sam made it so easy and wonderful for us. We saw so many amazing sights of Egypt, I thought the pyramids would be the highlight, but I honestly think each day got better and better as there was so much more to see than the pyramids alone. I have really enjoyed this trip and I would recommend it to anyone looking for an adventure through Egypt!
Nelson
Nov 20, 2024
Intrepid and especially Sam was incredible with organising and keeping us in the loop, I have nothing but amazing words to say about Sam
James
Nov 20, 2024
Excellent tour of the major cities and sites of Egypt. Abu Simbel is worth doing. Consider organising your own day trip to Alexandria or Memphis to see more Greco-Roman or the first Dynastic Pyramid, respectively. Tour was so much fun. Afternoon on the felucca was a highlight. Don't buy egyptian whisky.
Kate
Nov 20, 2024
This trip has definitely been one of the highlights of my life. Our guide Eslam was incredible, knowledgeable and helpful in every aspect. I would recommend this trip to everyone who was to discover Egypt.
Clara
Nov 17, 2024
An incredible experience that I would recommend to anyone! As a female solo traveller I was apprehensive about travelling to Egypt but joining this tour is one of the best things I’ve ever done. It’s a lot of long and tiring days but I wouldn’t have had it any other way because I got to visit and learn so much in a relatively short period of time. Truely a bucket list experience.
Rik
Nov 12, 2024
Excellent trip. Saw the most important sites in Egypt in a little over a week and it was absolutely fantastic. Highly recommended!
Becky
Oct 23, 2024
Amazing trip, excellent organisation and saw everything I could want in Egypt. Moataz the leader was so knowledgable and friendly. I felt incredibly safe as a woman the entire trip.
Adrian
Oct 23, 2024
Absolutely incredible trip through Egypt. Those memories will forever be with me. Couldn't recommend it more. If you want an incredible tour guide, ask for Moataz sameh. Our group was fun beyond words. So many wholesome moments and laughs. Thanks Egypt x
Aidan
Oct 23, 2024
This is a brilliant trip that includes many incredible sights. The itinerary provides a great way to experience just below the surface of this beautiful country, while ensuring you see all the sights you've read/heard about. My only (minor) would be that I felt a couple of the optional activities should be included in the itinerary as there's several incredible ones that I wouldn't anyone to miss - however, I appreciate that may not be the same for everyone and would raise the price. While the trip, the sights, the people I travelled with and what I ate were all incredible, a special mention must be given to the tour lead, Moataz. You will have an incredibly deep and impactful trip if you're lucky enough to have him as your guide. He is a wealth of Egyptian knowledge, highly professional and always up for a laugh/conversation/another question and jumps at any opportunity to help or educate someone. Moataz honestly made my experience in Egypt that much better and goes to show the kind of pedigree of guides there are for Intrepid and some group tours in general. Thank you! Highly recommended for anyone wishing to understand more about Egypt while surrounded by breathtaking spectacles.
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