Experience Egypt's archaeological wonders and cultural traditions on this 9-day adventure.
In Cairo, travelers will explore the city’s colorful bazaars and Medieval Islamic streets, and try koshari, an Egyptian national dish of brown lentils, spicy tomato sauce, and more. Then, travelers will head to explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx. There, they will have time to explore and take stunning panoramic photographs of the pyramids.
In Aswan, in the south of the country, travelers will experience a colorful Nubian village. The Nubians have lived in this region for millennia, and travelers can see the traditional Nubian architecture and vibrant painted houses. On the Nile, they will sail on a felucca, a wooden boat with canvas sails. In Luxor, they will visit the Temple of Karnak, one of the world's largest ancient religious complexes. After visiting the Valley of the Kings and other ancient temples in Luxor, they will head to Hurghada on the Red Sea. There they can take a scuba class or snorkel in the clear waters.
This is a 9-day trip that costs $1,995, led by Under30 Experiences, which caters to solo travelers and adventurous young adults ages 21-35, but they don’t enforce a strict age limit. They are a small team that loves sustainable travel by supporting local communities in an eco-friendly way. The company was founded 10+ years ago by co-founders Matt Wilson and Jared O’Toole. They were rated one of CATALYST PLANET’s 8 Best Sustainable Travel Companies.
