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Experience Overview
Awaken your inner explorer on this expedition through the lush river valleys and golden desert landscapes of Egypt. Cruise the Nile past the pharaonic temples of Luxor to the Nubian treasures of Aswan. Your voyage will also take you to the mystical Pyramids of Giza, Tomb of the Nobles and the Sphinx.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Lunch (L)
- 4 Dinner (D)
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Luxor and Cairo with an Egyptologist
- Visit the Grand Egyptian Museum, the Temple of Amun, Luxor Museum, the Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Temple of Kom Ombo and the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae
- View the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo and the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at Giza
- See the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis and the Step Pyramid in Saqqara
- Sail in a felucca across the Nile
How You'll Travel
- Selected hotel dinners plus a locally hosted meal
- 4-star hotel and overnight cruise stays
Iconic Experience
- Luxor: Visit the Temple of Amun and the formidable Avenue of the Sphinxes where you can discover the remnants of ancient Thebes.
- Luxor: Spend the day discovering the wonders of the Luxor Museum.
- Valley of the Kings: Discover the ancient history behind the final resting place of Egypt's Pharaohs and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at the Valley of the Kings.
- Kom Ombo: Discover the temple of Kom Ombo and discover the wonders of the duo gods Horus the Elder and Sobek.
- Temple of Philae: Enjoy a day filled of wonder at the Temple of Isis.
- Cairo: Spend your day enjoying the sights of the Hanging Church of St. Mary or embark on a journey to see the ancient Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque.
- Cairo: See Tutankhamun’s treasures on full display at the Grand Egyptian Museum — from gilded beds and chariots to his iconic golden mask. Join an Egyptologist to explore over 100,000 ancient artifacts, including colossal statues, ornate coffins and the world’s oldest prosthetic.
- Giza: Enjoy a day gazing at the Great Pyramids of Giza and its treasures - the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the Colossus of Rames II.
Trafalgar Difference
- Cairo: Nile cruises emerged in the early 19th century as travelers sought to explore Egypt's ancient wonders by boat. The Nile has always played a crucial role in Egyptian life from the transportation of goods, to enriching wildlife. Take in the cultural and historic significance of the Nile as you drift along the famous river during your overnight cruise.
Be My Guest
- Luxor: Enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest encounter on the banks of the Nile where your hosts, the El Boerey family, will share their stories about family life in a typical Luxor village. Savor a local culinary tradition of mint tea and freshly baked local bread with honey.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Cairo: Be mesmerized by the intricate art of Egyptian carpet weaving as you meet the skilled artisans of a local weaving school. This ancient and traditional Egyptian craft is one of the oldest in the country, and only few schools have been safeguarding the traditional weaving methods on wooden looms, using silk and cotton, and natural dyes. More than carpets, they come to life as unique works of art. Your visit directly supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11: Resilient Cities and Communities.
Trip Details
Product Code: 34545
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Explorer, Budget
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 7.1413A
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Finishes: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Whats Included
- The services of a professional English speaking Egyptologist / Travel Director throughout your journey
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- All porterage and restaurant gratuities
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
- Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
- Must-see sightseeing
- Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
- Four-night luxury Nile Cruise
- Flight from Aswan to Cairo
- Optional Experiences and free time
- Flight from Cairo to Luxor
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $4600 ($511 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt’s dynamic capital and the start of your journey through the land of the Pharaohs. After your airport transfer, take time to unwind and get settled. Later, meet your Travel Director and fellow travelers over a drink. It’s your first chance to connect and get a feel for this extraordinary city.
Accommodation: Hilton Heliopolis
Early this morning you'll meet your Travel Director and fly to Luxor and connect with the remnants of ancient Thebes during a visit to the Temple of Amun and the imposing Avenue of the Sphinx. Board your cruise ship in time for lunch, then visit the Luxor Museum before returning to your cruise ship for dinner.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Journey to the final resting place of Egypt’s Pharaohs, immersing yourself in the ancient history of Egypt’s Valley of the Kings. Visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and the Grand Temple of Luxor. Connect With Locals as you enjoy a traditional Be My Guest bite to eat of freshly baked bread with honey and mint tea in the archaeological paradise that is Luxor's West Bank.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Sail upstream to Kom Ombo, where life remains much as it was a thousand years ago. Standing at the threshold of the imposing Temple of Kom Ombo on the banks of the Nile, you’ll imagine visitors over the centuries arriving to pay homage to the gods Horus the Elder and Sobek. Tour the Temple and learn about its ‘double’ and perfectly symmetrical design for the duo, one side dedicated to the crocodile god, the other to the falcon god. After a captivating encounter with the ancients, enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner on our cruise boat. Watching the sun set over the shimmering Nile, don your galabeas and toast to legends of the past and new friends.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Set sail on a traditional felucca across the mighty Nile to voyage around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener’s Island. On arrival explore the Aswan Dam, built to curb the periodic flooding of the Nile. Our next stop is the Temple of Isis, followed by a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, lying semi-carved in the solid bedrock.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Enjoy a morning at leisure, or perhaps join a once-in-a-lifetime Optional Experience to Abu Simbel, carved into a solid rock cliff in Egypt’s Nubian Valley. As you approach the Great Temple, marvel at the four-seated colossi on either side of the entrance and the elaborate engravings depicting great victories and tributes to the gods. Later this afternoon, fly back to Cairo.
Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
Meals: Breakfast
Take in sweeping views over Cairo from the site of the old Citadel before heading inside the Alabaster Mosque. With its elegant domes and Ottoman design, this landmark built by Muhammad Ali Pasha is one of Egypt’s most iconic. Then step inside the Hanging Church of St. Mary, one of the oldest Coptic churches in the country, built over the ruins of a Roman fortress. Enjoy some free time to explore and grab lunch at your own pace. Later, join an Egyptologist at the Grand Egyptian Museum to uncover over 100,000 artifacts, including Tutankhamun’s full tomb collection, from gold jewelry to the famous funerary mask.
Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
Meals: Breakfast
The Great Pyramids of Giza beckon today and you have an opportunity to embark on a soul-stirring encounter with its treasures – the Colossus of Ramses II, the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the enigmatic Great Sphinx. Be mesmerized by the intricate art of Egyptian carpet weaving as you meet the skilled artisans of a local weaving school during a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. This evening, gather with your Travel Director and fellow travelers over a drink and snacks to mark your final night in Egypt.
Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
Meals: Breakfast
Our epic journey at its end, we say farewell to newfound friends.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2024
If you want the best go with Trafalgar. From being picked up from the airport Trafalgar's staff were there to welcome us and to alleviate any concerns whatsoever to return us 9 days later with all things taken care of. It was so nice to be in a foreign country and feel so relaxed and comfortable and that was all due to your staff. Please pass on our thanks to Osama, Kaleed and Muhummad. They were all outstanding in their rolls. Could not have been happier. The whole trip was outstanding from start to finish. What we saw was incredible. The tour guides were outstanding in every respect from knowledge to ensuring you were safe, look after and happy. Their care and kindness throughout the entire experience is to be commended. Great people and staff. Could not be happier.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2024
Valentina A - Traveled, August 2024
Excellent overview of Egypt and very well planned. Great service. Easy booking system. The trip was very well planned. We got to see everything we wanted and more! Our tour guide Tarek was excellent! Very knowledgeable, experienced and passionate. A very genuine and nice person. You can tell he loves what he does. The Nile cruise was beautiful and peaceful, boat was clean with excellent service. I would highly recommend!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/24/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, July 2024
Visit Egypt was a dream come true. Trafalgar had a very nice group in Egypt, *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a great guide very knowledgeable about the culture and the archaeology of Egypt. Highly recommend for everyone that wants to know about this amazing country and culture.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2024
Rodney Morrison - Traveled, October 2023
Trafalgar Egypt Tour, a fabulous experience. We saw so many interesting places, and had the best tour guide “Ramadan “. He made the trip informative, and fun. Took lots of pictures and we had great accommodations and meals. Would recommend this tour if you enjoy history and site seeing. There was also time to relax and enjoy the wonderful weather ( quite hot but expected). Nile cruise was very relaxing . We would book with Trafalgar again. Saw everything we wanted to see and enjoyed the Nile cruise, you could customize your tour to want you wanted to include or skip. Very well run.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/25/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, June 2024
Egypt a destination of dreams. First time travelling with Trafalgar, it was superb. Would definitely travel with them again . A great tour of Egypt with the cruise on the Nile being a major draw for me.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/25/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Loving the best of Egypt. That the people in Egypt worked very hard to make us feel safe and welcome. Would highly recommend anyone interested in seeing ancient Egypt to use this tour. The people were amazing. Friendly, knowledgeable and passionate about Egypt. We loved Osama and Amira our tour coordinator and guide.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/25/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Fascinating Egypt. Even though we missed our connecting flight and arrive in Cairo at 3am, Trafalgar representative was there and took very good care of us. The Giza light show should be dropped from this tour. We had heard all this info from our very awesome guide Wael.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/27/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Trafalgar is serious about customer satisfaction. They take their job seriously and try hard to make sure customers are satisfied. Excellent welcome at the airport. Trafalgar did everything for us from start to finish. We were so spoiled. The weather was very hot, so it was hard to know how to dress, especially the first day in Luxor. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable. The people we encountered in Egypt were friendly although the street vendors wore us out a bit.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2024
Trusted Customer - Traveled, May 2024
Egypt Now. Osama was very dedicated and did all we asked of him. He is a very professional, efficient employee. All Trafalgar's employees did an excellent job. Nile cruise is still very good. Rooms, food and service are excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
Alberto Hernandez - Traveled, August 2023
Outstanding service. Excellent service, very professional best guides, well - prepared and friendly always helping. Highest quality service well spent money.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2023
