9 Day Classic Egypt with 3 Day Nile Cruise

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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Marvel at the oldest structure of the "seven wonders of the ancient world", the Great Pyramid of Giza View the world-famous Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle, built in the 1960s Discover the Temple of Philae dedicated to the goddess Isis with its beautiful island location Enjoy a 3-day cruise on the Nile and admire the spectacular scenery of the Nile Valley Explore the imposing Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo Tour the stunning Temple of Edfu, dedicated to the falcon god Horus, built in the Ptolemaic period Visit the magnificent Temples of Karnak, dating back over 3,000 years Admire the two colossal statues of Ramses II at the entrance to the ancient Luxor Temple

What's this trip about?

    3 Cairo, 1 Aswan, 3 Nile Cruise

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Africa

Attractions

  • Abu Simbel
  • Aswan
  • Cairo
  • Luxor
  • Sphinx

Trip includes

    • Round trip flights New York-Cairo, Cairo-New York Airline taxes & fuel surcharges All intra-flights: Cairo-Aswan & Luxor-Cairo 7 nights First Class accommodations
    • 3 nights Cairo 1 night Aswan 3 nights Nile Cruise on the Queen of Hansa Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel & cruise porterage All transfers 15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 5 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary

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Itinerary

This 9 day program is a comprehensive fast-paced tour featuring the highlights of Egypt in a brief visit. Many domestic flights within Egypt depart in the early morning, requiring waking up before dawn. Please see the "Is This Trip Right for You?" section for more information.

DAY 1, Monday - Depart for Egypt
Depart for Egypt

DAY 2, Tuesday - Arrive in Cairo
Welcome to Egypt, one of the world's greatest ancient civilizations. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel with the remainder of the day at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 6 PM, followed by a light dinner Overnight: Cairo Meals: Dinner

DAY 3, Wednesday - The Pyramids & Sphinx of Giza
After breakfast, visit the Pyramids of Giza, built during the 3rd and 4th dynasties of the Old Kingdom. These monumental undertakings stand as a marvelous testimony to the almost unbelievable skill and determination of their builders. Get a close-up view of the Great Pyr...
DAY 4, Thursday - Flight to Aswan, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple
Today, fly to Aswan, an ancient frontier town. Upon arrival, take a tour to the spectacular Aswan High Dam, an engineering miracle when originally constructed in the 1960s. The dam brought an end to the Nile's devastating floods. Take a tour to Philae Temple dedicated to...
DAY 5, Friday - Nile Cruise Embarkation
Spend the morning at leisure, or join the optional to Abu Simbel temples. A early morning bus ride from Aswan transports you back in time to the mighty Temples of Abu Simbel, reclaimed from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam and totally reconstructed in the present lo...
DAY 6, Saturday - Kom Ombo & Edfu Temples, Cruise to Luxor
This morning, tour the imposing Greco-Roman Temple of Kom Ombo, that is dedicated to Horus, the Sky God, and Sobek, the Crocodile God. Admire the fascinating detailed reliefs on the walls. Later, visit the stunning Temple of Horus in Edfu, considered one of the best pres...
DAY 7, Sunday - Temples of Karnak & Luxor
View the magnificence of the Luxor West Bank on this morning's optional tour that includes the Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut along with Colossi of Memnon. Begin with a visit to the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and admire th...
DAY 8, Monday - Disembarkation, Flight to Cairo
This morning, after disembarking your cruise ship, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo with remainder of the afternoon at leisure or join the optional Half Day Coptic Cairo with lunch. This area is the original home of the Coptic Christians, one of the world...
DAY 9, Tuesday - Depart Egypt
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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At certain times of the year your itinerary may be amended to travel early in the morning and late afternoon to avoid the heat.

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Price From $2,859
Price per day$318
Last Updated: 12/20/2023

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Optional Activities
Abu Simbel by Bus A bus ride from Aswan transports you back in time to the great Temple of Abu Simbel, reclaimed from the floodwaters of the Aswan High Dam and totally reconstructed in the present location. The site is dominated by the looming twin temples of Ramses II and his wife Queen Nefertari. It is one of the most recognizable ancient sites of Egypt. Step inside the Great Temple and admire the colossal standing statues of Ramses II. Proceed to the Temple of Queen Nefertari to view the murals with images of the queen manifested in the form of the goddess Hathor. Approximate tour duration is 9 hours. OnDay : 5 Price : $99 Coptic Cairo with lunch Visit the famed Hanging Church, a place of Orthodox worship constructed in the 3rd century. Next, see Abu Serga, known formally as Saints Sergius and Bacchus Church. This place has great significance as it is believed to be the spot where the Holy Family spent time during their journey in Egypt. Continue towards The Church of St. George, a Greek Orthodox built atop the north tower of the old Roman fortress of Babylon. Lunch at a local restaurant is included. Approximate tour duration is 5.5 hours. OnDay : 8 Price : $65 Excursion to West Bank Embark on a tour of the UNESCO listed Valley of the Kings, the necropolis of Thebes and uncover the mysteries behind Luxor West Bank. Explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a colonnaded structure surrounded by cliffs and learn about Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s famous female ruler. Afterward, visit an alabaster factory and observe how this soft mineral is processed. Conclude the tour at the Colossi of Memnon. The Colossi are two massive statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III that were built to guard the entrance of Amenhotep’s memorial temple. Approximate tour duration is 6 hours. OnDay : 7 Price : $56 Half Day Egyptian Museum with lunch Enjoy a visit to the Egyptian Museum, the world's largest museum of Egyptian artifacts. Marvel at the vast collection of 120,000 artifacts including treasures belonging to King Tutankhamun. Admire his six gold-gilded coffins and the legendary gold death mask. Afterwards, enjoy lunch before returning to your hotel. Approximate tour duration is 6 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $65 Aswan Felucca Ride Enjoy a relaxing ride aboard a felucca, the traditional sailboat of Egypt used along the Nile. Glide gently down the river and catch the refreshing breeze while witnessing the beautiful scenery of the Nile Valley. Experience the peace and tranquility of the area during your one hour cruise. Approximate tour duration is 1 hour. OnDay : 4 Price : $19
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