Egypt Valley of the Kings

The land that gave birth to the first great civilization needs little introduction. The pyramids, the minarets, the Nile – the scope of Egypt is magnificent.

Egypt Valley of the Kings

The land that gave birth to the first great civilization needs little introduction. The pyramids, the minarets, the Nile – the scope of Egypt is magnificent.

Highlights

  • Drive to Saqqara, an ancient burial ground that is filled with tombs lying beneath the heaped moundsThen visit Step Pyramid, the first freestanding stone building in history and the first pyramid ever
  • Head to Aswan to start the cruise, along the way stop to see the Phalie Temple and then see the Unfinished Obelisk; that evening join an excursion on the Felucca sailboats
  • Sail to Kom Ombo and Edfu temples which are dedicated to the Egyptian gods Horus and Sobek then enjoy a Galabiyah party during dinner and dress up in traditional Egyptian robes
  • Cross the Nile to the West Bank and stop in the Valley of the Kings followed by Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, and finally visit Luxor temple before heading back to tour Cairo at the end of the trip
This is a shared departure operated by AESU.

Itinerary

Day 1: Depart U.S. for Egypt
Day 2: Cairo
Day 3: Cairo
Day 4: Cairo | Flight to Aswan | Nile River Cruise
Day 5: Nile River Cruise | Luxor
Day 6: Nile River Cruise | Valley of the Kings
Day 7: Nile River Cruise | Flight to Cairo
Day 8: Depart for U.S.

Available to Book
May 5-12, 2024

Starting price

$2,998

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Egypt

Activity Level

Low
May 5-12, 2024

Starting price

$2,998
*Single supplement applies

Deposit per person

$500

Countries Visited

Egypt

Activity Level

Low
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