Ancient Egypt & the Nile River

Group Size

• This adventure has a maximum group size of 25 travelers with a local Trip Experience Leader exclusive to O.A.T.

Pacing

• 15 days, with 7 nights aboard a privately chartered river ship, one 4-night hotel stay, and one 3-night hotel stay
• Two four-hour bus rides and two internal flights

Physical Requirements

• Walk 1-3 miles unassisted and participate in 2-3 hours of physical activities each day, including stairs and uneven terrain
• Not accessible for travelers using wheelchairs or scooters
• Travelers using walkers, crutches, or other mobility aids must travel with a companion who can assist them
• Please be aware that the average ceiling height at the entrance doors of the river ship is 5.9 feet; 6.8 feet at the doors of ship’s Reception area; and 6.06 feet at the doors to the Restaurant & Bar/Lounge
• We reserve the right for Trip Experience Leaders to restrict participation, or in some circumstances send travelers home, if their limitations impact the group's experience
• You may encounter animals on this trip. We make every effort to keep these encounters safe, however animals may behave unpredictably or dangerously at times. Please use caution when interacting with animals on this trip: Keep a safe distance, stay alert, and respect the animals

Terrain & Transportation

• Travel over city streets, rugged paths, cobbled streets, sand, and unpaved roads in some places
• Travel by 75-passenger small ship and by coach
• Changes in tides and water-level depths may require adjustments to your itinerary. During low-water season, from mid-November to mid-February, you will travel from Luxor to the Dendera Temple by bus

Climate

• The climate in Egypt varies from cold to extremely hot
• During the dry summer months of May through October, temperatures can range from 90°-100°F
• From June to September, temperatures can easily reach 90°-100°F and even up to 110°F (in the shade) in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
• Winter temperatures between November and April usually range from the 50s (in the mornings) to 80°F and can drop dramatically after sunset, as far as the high 40s

Flight Information

• Travel time will be 17-20 hours and will most likely have one connection of 3-4 hours (depending on airline)