Felucca Sailtrek
Felucca Sailtrek
Felucca Sailtrek
14 Days Starting and ending in Cairo
Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, Kom Umbu, Luxor, Nuweibaa, Dahab, Jabal Mousa, Saint Catherine, Sharm El-Sheikh
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EU2
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
12 - 42
Age range:
18-59
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Take a step back in time and sail the Rivers of the Nile like a true Nubian! Tag along your expert Egyptologist guide on a journey through the most incredible sights and experience the uniqueness of Egypt. Soak up one of the oldest civilizations in the world and discover the hidden Hieroglyphs in the temples scattered around the Nile. See where the past kings lie at the Valley of the Kings and kiss the Sphinx on the cheek. Then recharge at the gorgeous Red Sea paradise of Dahab.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: No Meals
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled 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.
Day 2 : Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train
Accommodation Name: Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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. After everyone has had their dose of awe, we’ll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.C. Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Day 3 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Tolip Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your 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 at 5.30pm with the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Day 4 : Aswan, Felucca Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Accommodation Name: Traditional Egyptian Felucca
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a free morning to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace. If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join 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.
Day 5 : Felucca Cruise On The Nile
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Traditional Egyptian Felucca
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 swimming and fishing 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.
Day 6 : Felucca Cruise On The Nile, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor
Location: Edfu, Kom Umbu, Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel
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.C.
Day 7 : Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! 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. Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of Ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples. Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex. Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor. In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Luxor.
Day 8 : Cairo City Tour
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Starr
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!
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! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar. Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!
Day 9 : Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab
Location: Nuweibaa, Dahab
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea. You’ll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing. The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.
Day 10 : Dahab
Location: Dahab
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Just lay back and relax by the golden beaches. Soak in the sun and the breeze to recharge. Have long swims, enjoy local tastes and get your dose of the Red Sea. When you’re ready for some adventure, hop on camel trekking for a bumpy ride.
Day 11 : Dahab, Mt. Sinai Trek
Location: Dahab, Jabal Mousa
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole. Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colorful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs. Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels. Depart for St. Catherine in the evening at 22:30 start the ascend to Mt. Sinai, where you’ll witness the spectacular sunrise which blankets the surrounding peaks in gold, unveiling one of the best views in Egypt.
Day 12 : St. Catherine, Dahab
Location: Saint Catherine, Dahab
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start off the day with a visit to the beautiful St. Catherine Monastery before you drive back to Dahab. Free time to rest up and recharge after the hike. Get to improve your waterskiing or wake boarding skills and ride the waves to cool off.
Day 13 : Dahab
Location: Dahab
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Another day to relax under the sun and cool in the sea. If you have energy to spare, why not try out some water sports or attractions. Alternatively you can browse the bazaars and markets to practice your bartering skills and collect the best souvenirs. Cherish your final day by the Red Sea under the Egyptian sun.
Day 14 : Dahab, Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo
Location: Dahab, Sharm El-Sheikh, Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates. Drive to Sharm El-Sheikh airport and fly to Cairo airport, where your tour ends. Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
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What's Included
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Accommodation
5 and 4 star hotels, traditional Felucca.
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Meals
14 breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners
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Transportation
A/C, modern coach or mini-bus and Felucca.
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Eqyptologist guides
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival and Departure transfers on first and last day of the trip
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Felucca Sailing
Nile sailing on traditional felucca boat
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Crew
Services of experienced felucca crew.
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Free Wifi
Complimentary onboard Wi-Fi access ( where available )
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Train ( Sleeper Cabin )
Overnight train from Cairo to Aswan, and from Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth)
What's Not Included
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Any flights not mentioned above
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Travel Insurance
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Meals not stated above
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Items of a personal nature
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Tips and gestures
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Entrance fees to the sights and museums
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Optional activities
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Other services not stated in the itinerary
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Arrival and Departure transfers on first and last day of the trip
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
No passenger under the age of 18
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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What is the maximum group size?
Average group size is around 12-42 people
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Are all entrance fees included in the price?
No
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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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