Jewel of the Nile

From Cairo's medieval mosques to the gargantuan pyramids of Giza, Egypt is a nation of biblical proportions and epic history.
Introduction

Embark on a five star Egyptian adventure. Stay in one of Cairo's smartest hotels, cruise the River Nile in style aboard a 5 star Nile cruiser and be expertly guided by a professional Egyptologist guides for your entire stay.

Duration
10 Days
Starting At
$1781 per person
Style
Escorted | Land & Cruise
Departures
July 2018 - December 2019
The Journey
Cairo, Nile Cruising, Luxor, Aswan
Roundtrip Flights From U.S. Included
No
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Tour Highlights

What's Included

Not Included

Tour Highlights

  • Cairo – Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza Plateau, the Necropolis of Saqqara and the Egyptian Museum
  • Aswan – High Dam, Philae Temple, local market & souq
  • 5 star Nile cruising – islands en route
  • Kom Ombo – Temple of Kom Ombo
  • Edfu – Temple of Horus
  • Luxor – Temple of Karnak
  • Valley of the Kings and Queens, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Elephantine Island and Kitchener island – felucca sailing

What's Included

  • Airport arrival and departure transfer day 1 and day 10
  • 3 nights 5 star hotels
  • 4 nights aboard luxury 5 star Nile cruiser (twin/dbl cabin with en suite bathroom)
  • 2 overnight trains: Cairo – Aswan and Luxor – Cairo (2 berth, 1st class sleeper cabin) including meals
  • Breakfast daily, 4 lunches, 6 dinners – (2 aboard sleeper train)
  • Touring and sightseeing in Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Edfu and Aswan
  • Felucca Sailing around the islands of Aswan
  • Escorted by a degree qualified Egyptologist tour guide. (for groups of 4 or more).
  • All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
  • Tip Kitty (excl. gratuities for your tour guide and Nile Cruise staff)

Not Included

  • International flights and visas (if applicable)
  • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow $3 – 5 per day, per traveler. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture.
  • Entrance Fees: $120-140, paid in local currency

The Itinerary

Day 1

Day 2

Day 3

Day 4

Day 5

Day 6

Day 7

Day 8

Day 9

Day 10

Day 1

Cairo

Friday. Welcome to Egypt and the start of a wonderful holiday! Arrive Cairo airport, meet and greet service and included transfer to your 5 star hotel, located at the foot of the Great Pyramids of Giza.

Overnight: Cairo

Day 2

Cairo

We start with the dazzling antiquities at the Egyptian Museum. Amongst the many exhibits are the treasures of King Tutankhamun. This afternoon offers free time to relax and enjoy the hotel facilities or join us for an optional city tour visiting old Cairo and the Islamic citadel.

Overnight: Cairo | Breakfast

Day 3

Cairo – Luxor

Today we visit Egypt’s most loved sight – The Great Pyramids of Giza. We explore the Giza plateau, pyramids and massive Sphinx. Later, we tour Saqqara – an ancient necropolis with many half-buried tombs and the famous Zhoser’s step pyramid. Tonight we take an overnight sleeper cabin train south to Luxor.

If you don’t fancy travelling by overnight sleeper train, opt to undertake the journey by flight with our Jewel of the Nile Flight Upgrade. The option includes air travel between Cairo – Luxor and Aswan – Cairo with two nights accommodation in the comfort of 5 star hotels.

Overnight: Sleeper Train | Breakfast, Dinner

Day 4

Luxor

The massive pair of statues known as the Colossi of Memnon are the first monuments you’ll see during our morning visit to the West Bank – home to the legendary Valley of the Kings. You’ll also see the colonnaded Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Return to Luxor for check-in on board our Nile 5 star cruiser. Lunch at leisure and time to relax until our early evening visit to the Temple of Luxor. Luxor Temple looks stunning at dusk and is beautifully illuminated at night.

Note: Dependent upon Nile Cruiser scheduling it maybe required that we also undertake our excursion to Karnak Temple this afternoon. Should this occur, day 5 will be spent at leisure.

Overnight: Nile Cruising | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5

Luxor & Nile Cruising

This morning we tour the ancient city of Thebes (the East Bank), taking in the magnificent Temple of Karnak. More than a temple, Karnak is a gigantic and stunning complex of sanctuaries and pylons dedicated to the Theban gods. Anchors away this afternoon as we set sail downstream to Esna and the Temple of Horus at Edfu.

Overnight: Nile Cruising | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6

Cruising & Kom Ombo

Relax as we sail the Nile. Later today we visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. A unique riverside temple, it is unusual in that everything architecturally is doubled and perfectly symmetrical along the main axis of the temple including twin halls, courts, colonnades, sanctuaries and entrances. Arrive Aswan, a prosperous town at the crossroads of the ancient caravan routes late evening.

Overnight: Nile Cruising | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7

Nile Cruising – Aswan

Today, we enjoy a short boat trip to Agilika Island for Philae Temple – dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple dates from 4th century BC but the Ptolomies and the Romans up to 3rd century AD built most of the existing structures. In danger of being completely submerged by the rising water of Lake Nasser, in 1972 UNESCO stepped in and an 8-year rescue effort was undertaken to relocate the entire temple 20m higher on nearby Agilika Island.

After lunch, we visit the High Dam and take a felucca sailing trip to Elephantine and Kitchener Island. As the sun sets, free time to shop in the colourful souqs and markets or simply relax and watch an amazing sunset in Egypt’s southern most town straddling the River Nile.

Overnight: Nile Cruising | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8

Aswan – Cairo

Consider the optional early morning air excursion to the Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel or time to relax. Late this afternoon, we board the overnight sleeper train for our journey back to Cairo. A light dinner is served on board.

Overnight: Sleeper Train | Breakfast, Dinner

Day 9

Cairo

This morning have breakfast in your train cabin and upon arrival into Cairo transfer to the hotel and check in. Today is free for you to enjoy the hotel facilities or explore Cairo independently. Perhaps head to Khan el-Khalili bazaar and pick up a few souvenirs or join our optional Cairo city tour which is available to book locally.

Overnight: Cairo | Breakfast

Day 10

Cairo

Tour ends after breakfast. Included onward transfer to airport.

Breakfast

Know Before You Go

The Fine Print

All prices are per person based on double occupancy.

Prices are correct at time of publication; however, as airfares continually fluctuate and classes of service may have limited capacity, prices and availability will change accordingly.

Deposit due upon booking. Reservations accepted until sold out.

Deposits are nonrefundable and nontransferable.

Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure with some exceptions where payment is due earlier. Payment plans available.

Passport must be valid 6 months beyond travel dates. Visa requirements vary dependent upon your nationality, the countries you are visiting, whether you require a single or a multi entry visa and the duration of your stay. Some visas can be obtained upon arrival at the airport, others must be procured in advance, and embassy’s can often take several weeks to process them, so it is important that you start thinking about obtaining your visa at the time of booking. For more information about visa requirements, visit the US Department of State.

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