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Premium Egypt in Depth
15 days • 5
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212 reviews
15 days
Start
Cairo, Egypt
Finish
Cairo, Egypt
Trip Code
XEPE
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
14 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Riverboat, Felucca
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (10 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)
From £4,220(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Discover the Pyramids of Giza, Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo Temple, Philae Island, Karnak Temple complex, the ancient city of Alexandria, battle site of El Alamein and the many sides of Cairo.
Get beneath the surface of this endlessly fascinating country as you travel with a local Egyptologist leader, learn about Nubian life during an evening at a family home and stop in for a traditional dinner with a local family in Cairo.
Take your time exploring Abu Simbel with an overnight stay, discovering this magnificent monument carved out of the mountainside with less crowds, followed by a Premium Exclusive Experience – an incredible sound and light show.
Relax with four Feature Stay nights on a premium Nile riverboat, allowing you to cruise up the river in comfort, past ancient temples, watching local life unfolding on the riverbank as you get to the heart of each destination.
Enjoy unforgettable Exclusive Experiences, including dinner in a family’s home in Cairo, a visit to the city’s oldest coffee shop and sunset drinks aboard a traditional felucca.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Animal Care in Egypt. Donations help them care for sick or injured working animals, like horses and donkeys, and help empower local communities with the knowledge and training to better care for their animals.
Is this trip right for you?
Ramadan is an annual month-long festival, during which travel can be a rewarding cultural experience, however some regular services may not be available during the day, such as restaurants or cafes, and occasionally travel can be disrupted by events. Your leader will adjust the itinerary accordingly, but please consider this when selecting your travel dates. You’ll find dates and further information in the ‘Climate and seasonal information’ section of the Essential Trip Information.
Itinerary
An ancient adventure with modern comforts along the Nile
Discover the contrasts of modern and ancient Egypt on a 15-day Premium adventure. Beginning and ending in Egypt’s capital, Cairo, gaze up at the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, take a four-day cruise down the legendary Nile and explore the grand temples of Abu Simbel. Uncover the secrets of the Valley of the Kings, Karnak Temple and the city of Alexandria. Visit the tombs of ancient pharaohs, share meals with local families and stand in awe of gigantic, rock-cut statues. Accompanied by a local Egyptologist leader, learn about the mystery and beauty of these ancient lands.
Inclusions
Meals
14 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, Plane, Riverboat, Felucca
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (10 nights), Feature Stay (4 nights)
Included activities
Complimentary Arrival Transfer
Cairo - Welcome Dinner
Cairo - Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Cairo - Egyptian Museum
Alexandria - Wadi El Natron monasteries
Alexandria - Anba Bishoy Monastery
Alexandria - Catacombs of Kom el Shoqafa
Alexandria - Bibliotheca Alexandrina
Alexandria - Fort Qaitbay
El Alamein - War cemeteries and museum
Luxor - Karnak Temple
Luxor - Valley of the Kings (entrance to 3 tombs)
Luxor - Tomb of Tutankhamun
Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple
Luxor - Colossi of Memnon
Izbat Al Bayyarah - Kom Ombo Temple
Aswan - Philae Temple
Aswan - Sharia el Souk
Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel temples
Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel Sound and Light Show (entrance fee)
Aswan - Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel
Aswan - Sunset drinks on a felucca
Aswan - Elephantine Island
Aswan - Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam
Aswan - Nubian Village Visit and Dinner
Cairo - Home-Cooked Dinner
Cairo - Coffee/tea in a local cafe
Cairo - Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
Cairo - Ibn Tulun Mosque
Cairo - Gayer-Anderson Museum (entrance fee)
Cairo - Fayoum Day Trip with Valley of the Whales and the Climate Change Museum
Optional activities
Cairo - Islamic Art Museum (entrance fee) - EGP340
Urban Adventures - Saqqara and Memphis - USD109
Cairo - Urban Adventures Downtown Cairo Tour - USD29
Cairo - The Great Pyramid of Cheops (entrance fee) - EGP1000
Luxor - Luxor Museum (entrance fee) - EGP400
Luxor - Luxor Temple (entrance fee) - EGP500
Luxor - Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show (minimum 2 people) (entrance, guide & transport) - USD45
Luxor - Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) - EGP220
Luxor - Tomb of Queen Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens (entrance fee) - EGP2500
Luxor - Medinat Habu Temple (entrance fee) - EGP220
Luxor - Hot Air Balloon over the Valley of the Kings (Per Person) - USD120
Aswan - Philae Temple Sound and Light Show (entrance fee, minimum 2 people) - USD20
Aswan - Nubian Museum (entrance fee) - EGP400
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information. 
3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 23kg for check in luggage and 8kg for carry on.
You can store excess luggage at the start point hotel.
4. Departures between January and August 2022 will visit the exterior of Fort Qaitbey rather than Al Montazah Palace & Gardens on Day 4, due to renovations.
Reviews (200)
5 stars
192
4 stars
8
Christine
May 07, 2025
This trip was exceptional - highly recommended if you like to be adventuous & explore the many facets of Egypt
Jeannine
May 02, 2025
Intrepid travel did a wonderful job presenting Egypt, the culture, and the people in a well organized, safe, and economically responsible way. Our guide for the two week trip, Mohamed Abd Elhady, was kind, attentive to detail, and his knowledge is unsurpassed. Would definitely recommend this trip.
Anthony
Apr 24, 2025
We loved the Intrepid Premium Tour to Egypt. Our guide Mohamed Adel was fantastic. The whole itinerary gave us a wonderful insight of the many highlights of Egypt. The Pyramids and Abu Simbel will live long in our memories, as will the relaxing river cruise on the Nile.
Tahlia
Apr 23, 2025
Amazing time in Egypt! This trip was amazing and I felt safe at all times. Mohamed, our guide, was amazing and if you're lucky enough to get him, you will also have a trip of a lifetime.
Belinda
Apr 23, 2025
Excellent experience. This trip has been on my bucket list for ever. Finally did it with my daughter for my 60th birthday.
ANNIE
Apr 23, 2025
Premium Egypt 15 days tour with Saeed Elfasi was amazing. We had a great time exploring the historical sites while getting educated about Egypts rich culture, religion and myths. Saeed’s humor, enthusiasm and patience made learning fun.
Stephen
Apr 16, 2025
Absolutely recommend this trip. Fascinating journey into Egypt from past to present times. Our guide was exceptional and our group was great fun. A 5 star experience!
Jed
Apr 15, 2025
Well organized trip with excellent accommodations. The length of the tour and activities really gave us a good understanding of Egypt. Khaled, our leader made the experience one that we will never forget!
Nicola
Apr 13, 2025
Both the tour and the tour guide were excellent. Highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to travel to Egypt. Make sure you ask for Ahmed!
Alan
Apr 12, 2025
Fantastic trip! Our tour leader, Ahmed, was outstanding. We felt safe at all times and we were very well looked after. Jam packed itinerary, we saw everything we’d hoped to and so much more. If you’re thinking of going to Egypt - just go, you won’t be disappointed. Now need another holiday…
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