Land of The Pharaohs

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Float down the grand Nile River for four nights, visiting the temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the temples in Aswan – book-ended by nights in Cairo, where you can explore the ancient wonders of the world including the Great Sphinx and Pyramids on our Land Of The Pharaohs tour.
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Overview

Trip type
River Cruise
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Explore the ancient marvels in this astounding city; the pyramids, Sphinx, Cairo Museum, Citadel, Mosque and Khan el Khalili Bazaar
    • Discover the fabulous Temples at Luxor and Karnak
    • Explore the ruins at Kom Ombo, Edfu, including the temple dedicated to the crocodile god, Sobek
    • Visit fascinating Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam

What's this trip about?

    Float down the grand Nile River for four nights, visiting the temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the temples in Aswan – book-ended by nights in Cairo, where you can explore the ancient wonders of the world including the Great Sphinx and Pyramids on our Land Of The Pharaohs tour.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCairo
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Egypt

Attractions

  • Cairo
  • Luxor Temple
  • Temple of Karnak
  • Valley of the Kings

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • River cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Meals
    • Accommodation
    • A private Guide for minimum of 4 guesta

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Depart USA

An overnight flight to Cairo.

Day 2-3: Cairo (2 nights)

Explore the ancient marvels in this astounding city; the pyramids, Sphinx, Cairo Museum, Citadel, Mosque and Khan el Khalili Bazaar. Entry into the Great Pyramid and Mummies room included.

Day 4-7: Nile Cruise (4 nights)

Fly to Luxor to discover the fabulous Temples at Luxor and Karnak. Cross the river to the fabled Valley of the Kings. Descend into tombs and delight at the colorful hieroglyphics and ornate sarcophagi.

Board your luxury cruiser and float peacefully along the fa...

Day 8: Depart Cairo

Tour Aswan including the fascinating Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam. Wing back to Cairo and enjoy time to decompress before a night-time international flight.

Day 9: Arrive USA

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,495
Price per day$277
Last Updated: 8/2/2018

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Accommodation

Classic

  • Cairo: Mena House Pyramids Hotel
  • Nile Cruise: Mirage 1 Nile Cruise
  • Cairo Airport: Holiday Inn City Stars Hotel

 

Luxury

  • Cairo: Conrad Cairo Hotel
  • Nile Cruise: Sonesta Nile Goddess
  • Cairo Airport: Holiday Inn Cty Stars

 

Premier

  • Cairo: Four Seasons Nile Plaza Hotel
  • Nile Cruise: Sonesta Star Goddess
  • Cairo Airport: Intercontinental City Stars
Guides
A private Egyptologist guide will accompany a minimum of 4 clients throughout the tour for all price levels
Ship & cabin information
Mirage 1 Nile Cruise
5 Stars Deluxe Nile Cruise, cruise in the River Nile, visit the temples and museums in Luxor and Aswan. Enjoy seeing the monuments of the ancient Egyptians and the mysterious lifestyle of the Pharaohs. Relax in luxurious floating hotel.
2 Suites with panorama windows. 58 double cabins & 2 triple spacious cabins, comfortably furnished. Each Cabin has satellite color TV with music channel, telephone, closed video circuit, fire alarm, protection and smoke detector, large windows, Individual safes. Private bathroom with shower and hair dryer. All Cabins are fully air conditioned with individually controlled thermostats. Mini bar. Safe deposit box. Telephone with international line.
Cancellation policy

Cancellations

  • Cancellations received 66 days or more prior to departure will incur the loss of the non-refundable deposit as specified above.
  • Cancellations received between 65 and 30 days prior to departure will be levied at a fee of 50% of the total trip cost.
  • Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to departure will be levied a fee of 100% of the tour cost.
  • Other specific supplier and airline cancellation penalties may apply in addition to cancellation and amendment fees

 

Final Payment

Final payment is due 65 days prior to departure. If the balance is not paid by the stipulated date, the right is reserved to cancel the booking(s) without further notice and without refund of deposit

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We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
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Meals Included

6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches and 4 Dinners

Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Additional Information

When Howard Carter opened Tutankhamen’s Tomb in 1922, he first made a small hole in the tomb door and looked in. After waiting for some time, Lord Carnarvon grew impatient. “Can you see anything?” he asked. “Yes”, replied Carter. “Wonderful things!”

Egypt, indeed, offers wonderful things for the inquisitive visitor. From the moment one steps onto the busy streets of Cairo, five senses are overwhelmed by the sheer exotic. Exploration in this city of contrasts includes the fabulous pyramids and Sphinx, the Citadel, Sultan Hassan Mosque, the old town bazaars and, finally, the delightful Cairo Museum with its intriguing Mummies Room.

Land Of The Pharaohs mapLuxor, picturesquely perched on the shores of the Nile River, is where the adventure goes “afloat”. A five day Nile cruise ship is the best way to explore the temples that were purposefully built on the shore of the holy waters. Each day you disembark with an Egyptologist, discovering the secrets of ancient Egypt: Luxor and Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, Edfu and Philae.

Land legs are found as the floating resort reaches the end of its odyssey in Aswan. Red rich soil and blowing sands spill down to the rivers edge, where feluccas hoist their white sails. A rewarding end to an epic journey is spent admiring the sites of Aswan, including the Unfinished Obelisk and a boat ride to the see the Philae Temple of Isis now on the romantic Island of Agilika. If you are intrigued by these lands of living history, we recommend an extension to Jordan.

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