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Egypt, for ancient temples and a luxury cruise

Egypt has stolen the hearts of travellers and archaeologists for centuries, and its ancient wonders continue to leave us breathless to this day. Visit in summer and you’ll avoid the dense crowds of peak tourist season – so long as you’re prepared to face the heat. Our nine-day trip offers the ultimate Egyptian adventure. You’ll gaze at the Great Pyramid and Sphinx of Giza, explore the overlooked architectural wonders of Cairo’s historic centre, discover the Valley of the Kings and visit Luxor Temple at night, when the 3,400 year-old complex is illuminated by candlelight. You’ll watch the Egyptian countryside gently pass by on a luxurious four-day cruise down the Nile, as we explore Luxor, Aswan and even swap the boat for kayaks for a closer inspection of the Nile itself.

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Next available from 26th Sep 2024

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Trip highlights and details

STARTS AT

Cairo, Egypt

ENDS AT

Aswan, Egypt

DURATION

9

GROUP SIZE

16

PHYSICAL RATING

Light

STYLE

Discovery

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This is an updated version of an article originally written by Elle Redman.

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