Wonders of Ancient Egypt
Experience Overview
The enduring buzz of Cairo's bustling city streets and imposing Great Pyramids of Giza launch your discovery of Ancient Egypt. Cruise down the Nile to Kom-Ombo, past Luxor, and explore the Valley of the Kings.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 11 Breakfast (B)
- 7 Lunch (L)
- 7 Dinner (D)
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 warm mint tea and freshly baked local bread with honey.
Iconic Experience
- 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.
- Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man as your Egyptologist explains the significance behind it. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, see the of Rameses II and the Hypostyle Hall.
- Luxor: Spend the day discovering the wonders of the Luxor Museum.
- Dendera: At the Temple of Hathor, see a rare depiction of Cleopatra and Caesarian.
- Aswan: Admire the picturesque setting of Aswan and its iconic sites as you embark on a sightseeing tour of the city. Learn about the beautiful Temple of Isis and the contentious construction of the Aswan Dam.
- Kitchener's Island: Sail around Kitchener's Island and its Botanical Gardens in a traditional felucca.
- Take a short boat ride to Philae Island, located between the old and new Aswan Dams, where you’ll have a short tour. You'll then be seated in a Roman-style theater for a retelling of the perennial Nile flood, and of the goddesses Isis and Hathor, to whose worship the temple was originally dedicated.
- Kom Ombo: Discover the temple of Kom-Ombo and discover the wonders of the duo gods Horus the Elder and Sobek.
- 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.
- Cairo: Come face to face with one of ancient Egypt’s most famous treasures, the golden mask of Tutankhamun. Now displayed at the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), this incredible artefact showcases the legacy of the boy king. Take a closer look at its intricate details and uncover the stories behind this iconic piece of history.
- 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.
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®
- Aswan: Wander off the beaten tracks in Aswan as you meet the wonderful ladies of a local Women owned co-operative. Their mission is to ensure a garbage free world and they are using waste and natural material like bamboo or palm trees to create fine handicrafts. The organization is providing a hub of support and comfort for over 300 women who may live in poverty or suffer from loneliness, and want to become financially independent. Thanks to their newly learnt skills, they have now been able to provide the main source of income for their family. This experience is advancing Global Goal 5: Gender Equality.
Must-see Highlights
- Explore Luxor and Cairo with an Egyptologist
- Visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, the temples of Karnak, Luxor's Temple and Museum, the temple dedicated to Goddess Hathor at Dendera, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, the Temple at Kom-Ombo, the Valley of the Kings and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- View the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island, the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo
- See the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, the Sound and Light show in Giza
- Sail in a felucca across the Nile
Stays With Stories
- 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.
Trip Details
Product Code: 32462
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar (CA)
Supplier Code: 144.467C
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Finishes: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 12 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)
- Return flight from Cairo to Luxor
- Seven-night luxury Nile Cruise
- Flight from Luxor to Cairo
- Optional Experiences and free time
- On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $6,515 ($543 /day)
Itinerary
Delve into the antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which begins in the effervescent Egyptian capital. As you transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure, you’ll feel the intoxicating buzz of this lively city – the perfect introduction to an unforgettable opportunity to learn about Egypt’s ancient past and exciting present.
Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
Meet your Travel Director early this morning and immerse yourself during a full-day excursion to the old kingdom of Egypt. See the Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, then marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mighty Sphinx.
Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
Meals: Breakfast
Fly to Luxor this morning and embark on a guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex, before boarding your cruise in time for lunch. Later, marvel at Luxor's Temple and visit the Luxor Museum to see an astounding collection of archaeological treasures, including items from Tutankhamun’s tomb. Your Stays with Stories experience takes you on a cruise along the Nile, which continues to play a crucial role in Egyptian economy and biodiversity.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Pay tribute to the Goddess Hathor at Dendera Temple, a soaring structure built around 330 BC. Beautifully preserved and elaborate in its design, every inch of this impressive sand-colored structure is mesmerizing and you’ll see many of its halls, shrines and unique features such as the sun dial and replica Dendera zodiac, tracing the images of Taurus and Libra. You’ll learn about Dendera’s role as one of the major capitals of ancient Upper Egypt before sailing to Edfu for the night.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, travel to Aswan, which for centuries held the important strategic role of being Egypt’s southern frontier and gateway to the rest of Africa. Today it is a tranquil, modern city, most known for its High Dam, Nubian villages and Philae Temple, built to honor Egyptian goddess Isis. Arrive in time for dinner, watching the buzz of the city from the comfort of our boat.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
During your sightseeing in Aswan, you’ll see how the ancient Egyptians chose a stunning place to honor the goddess of love and you’ll learn about the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Our final stop today is a visit to the High Dam, the world’s largest embankment dam which ended the cycle of flood and drought along the Nile River.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, you could 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, you’ll marvel at the four seated colossi on either side of the entrance and the elaborate engravings depicting great victories and paying homage to the gods. Meet the members of a local women-owned cooperative on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER�� Experience. Later, you’ll set sail in a traditional felucca around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, a highlight along the Nile, where you’ll learn how the temple was built to honor two gods, Horus the Elder and Sobek. The Temple has a perfectly symmetrical design, the two sides mirroring each other with one side dedicated to the crocodile god, the other to the falcon god. You’ll learn all about the mythical link and why the Nile crocodile was of such importance to the ancient Egyptian priests.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Watch how the river gives life to an arid landscape and the people who live within it as you sail down the Nile towards Luxor, once an ancient Egyptian capital. Head to the Sundeck for the best views and thrilling experience of passing through Esna Lock before continuing your journey.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Disembark at Luxor to explore the fascinating complex of mortuary temples and tombs, including Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings. Enjoy a traditional Be My Guest experience. Fly to Cairo and enjoy an evening at leisure to soak up the buzzing atmosphere for which the city is famous.
Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
Meals: Breakfast
The buzz of Cairo is undeniable, and you’ll get to feel it first-hand as you embark on a sightseeing tour through the Egyptian capital. Visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary in Old Cairo, a landmark of Egypt’s Christian heritage. You’ll also take in views of the Citadel, a medieval Islamic-era fortification that served as the seat of the Egyptian government for almost seven centuries, and visit the Alabaster Mosque. Later, head to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), home to an unparalleled collection of ancient artifacts, from mummies and sarcophagi to jewelery and treasures linked to King Tutankhamun. As the day winds down, join an optional Nile River dinner cruise, drifting past Cairo’s illuminated skyline. Enjoy a delicious meal on board, paired with live entertainment, including a traditional belly dancing performance, for a memorable evening on the water.
Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
Meals: Breakfast
Our expedition at its end, say a fond farewell to your newfound friends.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Trafalgar (CA)
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Reviews
Nancy Gates - Traveled, April 2025
Fallen in love with Egypt 2025. All services were completed with the upmost professionalism and kindness. Our Guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was fabulous. He made our trip so special. He was so educated about all the Egyptian treasures and his passion for Egypt was infectious. I have taken this same tour Wonders of Egypt twice and felt like it was my first every time I went. What a great tour and both times we had fabulous guides. Five star review for Trafalgar!! The itinerary was perfect. Enjoyed having down time while cruising the Nile. Our tour guide was fabulous. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a wealth of knowledge and his passion for Egypt was contagious! He made our trip so special. Only thing I would love is some shopping time. I wish they weren’t so pushy trying to sell things. It made it very uncomfortable and I really would have bought more things but they wouldn’t leave you alone. Wonderful people but wish they weren’t so pushy selling.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/21/2025
Darla A - Traveled, April 2025
The Wonders of Egypt. Hard to beat! They met us at the airport and helped us through customs. They took care of our luggage. Each excursion was taken care of by our personal travel guide. Absolutely no issues or hiccups with any of our day trips. Above and beyond courtesy and professionalism. It was an amazing itinerary. So much history and beauty. Our guide *Personal information removed by Feefo* was spectacular. He was extremely knowledgeable, professional, and personable. The cruise ship M/S Medea was absolutely beautiful. The staff catered to our every need. They provided us with a lovely cake on our last night of our cruise to celebrate our 40th anniversary. Each and every meal was beyond delicious. This trip definitely exceeded our every expectation. Don’t wait! Travel now!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/18/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, April 2025
Great trip. Excellent!!! The trip was absolutely amazing and Our travel guide was the best. He was so knowledgeable and helpful, friendly and made everything fun. His passion and enthusiasm for Egypt was infectious and he made the sites we visited come alive. We can highly recommend this trip to anyone and you can rest assured that Trafalgar Will take care of all the transfers with top notch precision.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/18/2025
Trusted Customer - Traveled, September 2024
Exceeded expectations. Knowledgeable tour guides. Good time management. Friendly and personable. Thorough coverage of the “wonders”, nothing omitted that I wanted to experience. Boat was beyond expectations.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/25/2024
Andrew Buck - Traveled, August 2024
High standards are always met. As you may know this was our sixth trip with Trafalgar. Our guides were professional, knowledgeable, helpful, and up to your high standards. The river cruise was very good, the staff and crew were courteous, helpful and attentive to our needs. The boat was well run, clean and shipshape. I spent 6 years in the USN submarine service, and I know shipshape. The trip was well paced and the highlights, ( Shopping and "Be My Guest") were excellent, especially the Be My Guest. The only fly in the ointment was the dinner cruise in Cairo. It was the end of our stay and a nice quiet dinner with traditional Egyptian food and pleasant music would have been nice. A raucous party boat with loud music didn't quite measure up.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2024
Roberta Herk - Traveled, May 2024
Great trip, go if you can. Great company, we will use them again. Everything was set up for the comfort of the quest. Bus were new and very comfortable. The boat on the Nile was very delightful, comfort and clean and food was very good. This was a wonderful trip. Hani the guide was very good and very knowledgeable about Egyptian history. He was very kind and made the trip one to remember. There was only 8 of us on the tour due to a lot of people canceling I am so glad we Decided to go anyway it was a wonderful trip and we were very safe. It was like having a Private TOUR . The only negative was the amount of tipping everyone in Egypt wants a tip for anything they do so it get a little tiring and spendy. But if you can go, go it is great.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Wendy Renaldi - Traveled, June 2024
Egyptian Perfection! Everyone we came in contact with through our experience was so helpful and knowledgeable! We were taken care of with no worries and had a great time!!! Everything was planned out perfectly! The pacing, choices of sites.... everything was so well thought out! We didn't feel rushed, we were relaxed and the sites were exactly what I wanted to see!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/27/2024
Terry Thomas - Traveled, June 2024
Excellent trip! Well educated Tour Guide; Safety was never an issue; Food aboard our boat and on our adventures was extremely well prepared. The crew/staff aboard our Nile River cruise worked beyond our needs to ensure our comfort. This trip was a once in a lifetime experience for me. Our Nile River cruise, the adventures we all participated in, and our Tour Guide, Mohamed Y., were all above and beyond. "Thank You" for such a quality experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/26/2024
Tronze I Wu - Traveled, May 2024
Nile cruise is really nice. Food and services are all first class. Trafalgar travel director Hani and staff Mohamed are both wonderful with excellent service. All pyramids and temples visited are incredible beauty.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/28/2024
Vrishthi Rambaran - Traveled, May 2024
Excellent holiday. Their service is excellent. It was amazing and included all the important highlights of Egypt. The Nile cruise was amazing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/27/2024
Laurene Nauditt - Traveled, August 2024
Great Adventure and Learning Experience. Our tour guide, Mohammed was EXCELLENT!!!!!! The itinerary and the places that we got to see were amazing. The bus drivers were also very good. The tour guide to Alexandria, Essam, was awful! The accommodations at the Ramses Hilton were very nice. The boat, the Odyssey, was just okay. The food was marginal and it was hard to get coffee of tea at any time except for meal times, and even then, it was a bit of a challenge. The itinerary was EXCELLENT! The hotel in Cairo was great. The boat on the Nile was okay- the food was marginal. The crew was great on the boat.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023
Mary Lou De Wolf - Traveled, August 2023
Best trip with Trafalgar yet. Our guide Ramadan has a fantastic personality and unbelievable memory of facts and figures. Have only met one other guide from Trafalgar with such a mind. His name was Eddie from our British Isle trip with Trafalgar. We also had a great group of travelers this time. Best group we have ever traveled with. We have made lasting friends. Can't believe we visited so many sites and so much historical information in 12 days. The best crew on our Nile cruise ever!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2023
Lovely trip. Well educated tour director. Lots to see. Very relaxing being on the Nile boat .Great accommodation. Food on the boat was excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2023
Outstanding service before the trip started and once at my location the tour director, Ramadan was there to greet me and though out the tour he made the tour interesting and fun. The trip was number 1 on my bucket list and it ended up exceeding my expectations. The sights are unbelievable and the crew, food and service on the Nile cruise was first rate
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/25/2023
Dahle Innes - Traveled, August 2023
Egypt adventure Excellent planning and tour guide was fantastic, as were the coach drivers. Both hotel and cruise vessel were very good, but not excellent.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/28/2023
Sunitha Poduval - Traveled, August 2023
Overall trip was excellent . Optional Alexandria trip was disappointment. Side trip to Abu Simbel should be included in the itinerary and not an option.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/27/2023
Stephen Coates - Traveled, August 2023
Another great Trafalgar tour. Airport transfers were brilliant & much appreciated. It meant we started & finished our tour with confidence. All staff we encountered were helpful & caring. We learnt a lot from our guide & local experts that we would never have learnt on our own. This was our third Trafalgar tour, & the high level of service is always there. We would not hesitate in recommending Trafalgar very highly. Ramses Hilton at Cairo has dated rooms. Showering over a bath with a shower curtain is the perfect recipe for a broken hip. The restaurants & bars were brilliant though. The cruise ship on the Nile shares the same shower/bath issue. The onboard staff were fantastic however.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/28/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2023
Egypt Trafalgar. The things we saw and did was excellent.. our guides were knowledgeable. We were up graded in a lovely hotel were the hotel staff was very helpful. Our coach was comfortable although after a couple of days we were not able to refill our water bottles. We were given one bottle of water a day. The river cruise was good but noisy at night. The staff on boat were attentive until the last 2 nights. We had Asians join us we were not asked if we wanted drinks with our meals they only came near us to clear our plates . We were not spending as much money as the Asians they are bigger tippers. I found the men and children selling their souvenirs pushy rude I would have liked to bought more than I did but could not because of the pushing in all I did not enjoy this trip much as other trips I had taken with Trafalgar. Also we did not get a group photo in previous trips we always got one Apart from the upgraded hotel it all felt cheep and nasty very disappointed. If you have trouble getting around this trip is not for you. Their will be lots of steps and rough ground in the temples.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2023
A memorable trip to Egypt Tour is wonderful. Tour director is very informative and knowledgeable.. All staff, including staff on MS Medea Nile cruise, are friendly and courteous.. Hit all the highlights we wish to see in Egypt. The 1 day add on trip to Alexandria is fine. However, it takes an hour and half to pick up other tour groups from other hotels before driving to Alexandria. There was some renovation at the museum there and no a/c on a hot day. Suggest we spend time instead seeing where the old lighthouse was or drove along the Mediterranean Sea. Itinerary is great. Hit all the highlights we wish to see in Egypt. The 7 day Nile cruise makes the trip more relaxing and less rushed.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
Trusted Customer - Traveled, August 2023
Good trip despite the hot environment and sites. Kind, knowledgeable travel director and coach driver. Hotel Hilton Cairo Ramses elevator slow , room key not working upon return from breakfast or trip, compounding the issue with the elevator . Optional tour to Alexandria long journey, very little gain with museum not air conditioned.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/26/2023
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