Elegance of the Nile (Summer, Pyramid Deck, Small Groups)

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See the best of Egypt on this 11-day guided tour. Enjoy an afternoon in Cairo before joining an Egyptologist for an exclusive visit to the Pyramids of Giza, where you’ll walk inside one of its caverns and see the Sphinx. At the Egyptian Museum, gaze upon priceless treasures taken from the tomb of the country’s most famous pharaoh, Tutankhamun. See the Temple ...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

What's this trip about?

    See the best of Egypt on this 11-day guided tour. Enjoy an afternoon in Cairo before joining an Egyptologist for an exclusive visit to the Pyramids of Giza, where you’ll walk inside one of its caverns and see the Sphinx. At the Egyptian Museum, gaze upon priceless treasures taken from the tomb of the country’s most famous pharaoh, Tutankhamun. See the Temple of Luxor during a VIP, after-hours visit, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site free from other tour groups. See the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun is buried. Choose to sail the Nile on a felucca, a traditional wooden boat, or visit Aswan Market for a shopping spree. Sip on tea at the Cataract Hotel, where Sir Winston Churchill once dined. And visit the Esna Temple, a striking waterfront structure.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityCairo
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Luxury Travel

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 24

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Cairo at Leisure

Your private chauffeur awaits to take you to Cairo’s five-star Mena House Hotel. Conclude your day toasting to your Egypt luxury tour.

Mena House Hotel, Giza.

Day 2: Giza Sightseeing

Journey into the ancient world with your Egyptologist. Step up close to the Pyramid of King Zoser, the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.

Mena House Hotel, Giza.

Breakfast

Day 3: Join your Cruise in Luxor

Delve into Egypt’s history in Karnak. Stroll the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Board the River Tosca for your luxury Nile cruise.

River Tosca.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: The Temple of Hathor and Luxor Cruise

Visit the Temple of Hathor. Join a yoga class or meet the River Tosca's Captain. Visit the Temple of Luxor for an after-hours VIP tour.

River Tosca.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: The West Bank and Valley of the Kings

Venture to the Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. Watch a local family bake traditional sun bread which you’ll savor over Egyptian tea. Tonight, join a galabeya party.

River Tosca.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: A Felucca Around Kitchener’s Island

Visit the double-temple of Kom Ombo. Enjoy a private sail around Kitchener's Island or shop Aswan Market. Meet the ladies behind the local women’s co-op on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Sit down for afternoon tea at the famous Old Cataract Hotel before tonight’s Nubian performance.

River Tosca.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Aswan and High Dam

Marvel at the Aswan High Dam, ancient Granite Quarries and the Philae temple complex. Tonight, dine on Egyptian classics before a mesmerizing Sound and Light Show in Philae Temple.

River Tosca.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 8: Relax upon the Nile Relaxed Start

Relish a relaxing morning on board or opt to view Abu Simbel’s fabulous temples. Learn about the powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist or how to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail.

River Tosca.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: From Esna to Luxor Relaxed Start

A local historian unveils Egypt’s treasures at Esna Temple before you set sail to Luxor. Enjoy your last evening aboard the River Tosca.

River Tosca.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 10: Luxor to Cairo

Visit the Alabaster Mosque and the Citadel of Salah El-Din. Tempt your senses at Khan El Khalili bazaar and view treasures recovered from the Tomb of Tutankhamun at the Old Egyptian Museum.

Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.

Breakfast

Day 11: Depart Cairo

Your luxury tour from Cairo ends in style with a private transfer to Cairo Airport.

Breakfast

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Dates & Availability

Price From $6,425
Price per day$584
Last Updated: 12/19/2024
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07 Jan 2025
$6,650
$8,460
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14 Jan 2025
$6,425
$8,235
11 Jan 2025
21 Jan 2025
$6,425
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25 Jan 2025
04 Feb 2025
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01 Feb 2025
11 Feb 2025
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04 Mar 2025
$6,425
$8,235
01 Mar 2025
11 Mar 2025
$6,425
$8,235

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Accommodation

  • Mena House Hotel, Giza.
  • River Tosca.
  • Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.
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Meals Included
  • 10 Breakfast (B)
  • 7 Lunch (L)
  • 7 Dinner (D)
  • Luxor: Visit a family home and witness the making of authentic Egyptian sun bread.
  • Don your finest traditional Nile Valley galabeya for a night of dancing and games on the river. Enjoy a relaxed Egyptian dinner and take the opportunity to unwind and spend an informal evening with your Travel Concierge and cruise companions.
  • Aswan: Enjoy afternoon tea on the shaded terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel as you gaze over the waters of the Nile River. Soak up the afternoon as Winston Churchill, Princess Diana, and Agatha Christie have done before you.
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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Trip ID
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