Egypt & the Eternal Nile

Jan. 19–Feb. 2, 2026

Tour Operator: Odysseys Unlimited

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Easy: Minimal walking is required. Typically, involves cruising by ship. Suitable for travelers with limited mobility. Optional excursions may require a higher activity level.

Moderate: Moderate amount of walking required. Typically, two to three miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain and/or with multiple stairs. Requires the ability to board a ship and motor coach without assistance.

Active: Extensive walking required. Typically, three or more miles a day, often uphill, on uneven terrain, and/or with multiple stairs. May include optional activities such as biking, kayaking, or hiking and included destinations with high altitudes. Excellent health is required to take full advantage of the tour's inclusions.

Highly Active: Extensive walking and intense daily physical activity required. Appropriate for people who lead very active lives. Trip activities will be at a higher intensity and a more vigorous pace and may include activities such as biking, hiking at high altitudes and for long distances, white water rafting, and kayaking. A pre-trip physical training program is highly recommended and strongly encouraged.

To fully enjoy your tour experience, it is important to be in good health regardless of the tour's activity level. Please use your best discretion when deciding which group tour is right for you as your ability will have an impact on other participants. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the UW Alumni Tours office.

Activity Level: Moderate

To learn more and be added to an Advance Interest list, please call Odysseys Unlimited at 1‑888‑370‑6765. Pricing will be included in the brochure once it’s available.

Archeological and natural wonders await on this classic itinerary. Tour the acclaimed Egyptian Museum and visit historic Old Cairo. Gaze in wonder at Giza’s astounding pyramids, set sail aboard a traditional felucca and much more!

Highlights

• Cairo’s intriguing ancient sites, including the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis, Sakkara
• Old Cairo touring
• Renowned Egyptian Museum
• Abu Simbel’s dramatic temples
• Sound & Light show at Abu Simbel
• Lake Nasser cruise through ancient Nubian homeland
• Aswan’s temples at Kalabsha
• Nile felucca sail
• Nile River cruise
• Aswan Dam visit
• Ancient temple complexes at Karnak and Luxor
• Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens
• Egypt’s inestimable historic atmosphere

Activity Details

• Walk 2-4 miles per day, often uphill and on uneven terrain, especially at archaeological sites
• Several early morning departures
• Occasional long walks from motorcoach drop-off to sights
• Embarkation/disembarkation from multiple boats
• Optional Petra Extension: two-mile round-trip walk from hotel to Treasury site

Cost Details

Please see tour brochure for details.

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