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{ "summary": [ "This journey through Egypt packs in awe-inspiring culture and adventure in eight energetic days. Explore the ancient sites along the Nile and discover the most famous of them all, the Great Pyramid of Giza. Embrace the culture and meet remarkable people as you sample some traditional fare with a Nubian family in a local village. Feel the buzz of vibrant bazaars in Aswan and Luxor, but still manage to relax and watch life unfold as you sail the Nile in a traditional felucca." ], "itinerary": [ { "icon": "stay", "day": "1", "title": "Cairo", "image": "", "body": "Arrive at any time.\nExclusive Inclusions: Your Welcome Moment Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group" }, { "icon": "stay", "day": "2", "title": "Cairo to Aswan", "image": "", "body": "Enjoy a visit to the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Sphinx before a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum. Catch an overnight train to Aswan." }, { "icon": "stay", "day": "3", "title": "Aswan", "image": "", "body": "Opt to explore the busy Aswan market or visit the beautiful Philae Temple, before visiting a Nubian village and enjoying a home-cooked dinner with a local family.\nExclusive Inclusions: Your Local Living Moment Boat ride to Nubian Village with Traditional Meal" }, { "icon": "stay", "day": "4", "title": "Aswan", "image": "", "body": "Spend the day exploring Aswan.\nExclusive Inclusions: Your Discover Moment" }, { "icon": "stay", "day": "5", "title": "Aswan to Luxor", "image": "", "body": "Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Ride on a Felucca to Aswan Bridge, where we will disembark and transfer to Kom Umbo. Later visit Kom Umbo temple before transferring to Luxor. Tonight, enjoy dinner at the local market where you can try some local specialties." }, { "icon": "stay", "day": "6", "title": "Luxor", "image": "", "body": "After breakfast the group will set off on a guided visit to the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Have lunch with a local family on the West Bank of the Nile, then visit an Alabaster Factory en route back to Luxor. The remainder of the afternoon will be at your leisure.\nExclusive Inclusions: Your Local Living Moment Lunch with a Local Family" }, { "icon": "stay", "day": "7", "title": "Luxor", "image": "", "body": "In the morning the group will enjoy a visit to the Karnak Temple, which was once the centre of all religious life in ancient Egypt. From here, sail by ferry to the West Bank to meet our student-guide. Together we will bike through the village and visit the Funtasia Project Center where the group will learn about the Planeterra project at this location over tea with our guide. Later take advantage of free time in Luxor to explore the bustling local bazaar at your leisure.\nExclusive Inclusions: Your G for Good Moment Funtasia Project Visit" }, { "icon": "stay", "day": "8", "title": "Luxor to Cairo", "image": "", "body": "Fly back to Cairo where the tour ends upon on arrival to the Cairo International Airport in the morning." } ] }

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