Classical Egypt with Nile Cruise

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Discover the ancient wonders of Egypt and cruise the River Nile in style on this 8-day tour which takes in the highlights of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza, explore pharaoh’s tombs at the Valley of the Kings, the mighty temple of Karnak and more.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • All highlights of Egypt in 8 days
    • Most of the meals are included
    • 5-star hotels and cruise ship

What's this trip about?

    Discover the ancient wonders of Egypt and cruise the River Nile in style on this 8-day tour which takes in the highlights of Cairo, Luxor and Aswan. Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza, explore pharaoh’s tombs at the Valley of the Kings, the mighty temple of Karnak and more.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityCairo
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Family Friendly
  • Small Ship Cruise

Destinations

  • Africa
  • Egypt

Attractions

  • Aswan
  • Cairo
  • Luxor Temple

Activities

  • Culture
  • History
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Short Cruise
  • Swimming

Trip includes

    • 4-Night 5***** accommodation in Cairo
    • 3-Night accommodation in en suite cabin on 5***** Nile Cruise
    • Half day visits to the Three Pyramids of Giza, the Eternal Sphinx & the Valley Temple of Chefren.
    • The included visits of the cruise:-
    • In Aswan: The Temple of Philae, the High Dam & a Ride on a Faluca.
    • In Kom Ombo: The Temple of Kom Ombo.
    • In Edfu: The Temple of Edfu.
    • In Luxor: The Western Bank; the Valley of the Kings, the Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut & the Colossi of Memnon, & the Eastern Bank; the Temples of Luxor & Karnak.
    • The domestics flights CAI – ASW / LXR – CAI. (Note 1: The domestic flights schedules depend on the confirmed visits & the availability). (Note 2: We have the right to change the order of the visits according to The domestic flights schedules).
    • English speaking assistance at the arrival Or of the departure in the Airports & during all transfers to/from the hotel/cruise Or to/from the Airports.
    • English speaking Egyptologist guide during all visits.
    • All transfers according to the itinerary are made in cars with A/C.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Cairo

Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo airport, our representative will be there to meet and assist you through the airport formalities. You will be escorted to your hotel for check in. The rest of the day is free to relax. Overnight: Cairo

Day 2: Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast. Half day visits to the Three Pyramids of Giza;

Cheops, Chefren & Micerinos, the Eternal Sphinx & the Valley

Temple of Chefren "doesn't include entrance to the interior

of the Pyramids". Free time at leisure afternoon. See optional excursions at

the bottom of this page

Overnight: Cairo

Day 3: Cairo to Aswan

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Transfer to Cairo International Airport & domestic flight to Aswan. Arrival to Aswan. Transfer to the motor ship. Going out to visit the Temple of Philae & the High Dam of Aswan. In the afternoon, a ride on a Faluca along the River Nile will be undertaken (typ...

Day 4: Aswan to Kom Ombo to Edfu

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

In the morning, possibility to make optional excursion (See details at the bottom of the page) to the famous Temples of Abu Simbel. Navigation towards Kom Ombo & visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo the only one dedicated to two divinities: The god Sobek with a crocodi...

Day 5: Edfu to Esna to Luxor

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Arrival to Edfu & visit to the Temple of Edfu dedicated to the god Horus. Navigation towards Esna. We will cross the Esna Lock & continue sailing to Luxor. Overnight: Nile Cruise

Day 6: Luxor to Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast & disembarkation. In the morning, visit to the Western Bank in Luxor; to the Necropolis of Thebes; to the Valley of the Kings, to the Funeral Temple of the Queen Hatshepsut known as El-Deir El-Bahari, & to the Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, vis...

Day 7: Cairo

Meals: Breakfast

Breakfast. Free day at leisure.. Possibility to make the optional visit of full day to the city of Cairo; to the Egyptian Museum of Pharaonic Art, to the Citadel of Saladin with its Alabaster Mosque of Muhammad Ali, to the Coptic District & to the Market of Khan E...

Day 8: Cairo Depature

At the scheduled time, transfer to Cairo International Airport, English speaking assistance by our representative. End of Our Services.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $860
Price per day$108
Last Updated: 4/26/2024

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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.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Nov 2023

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I and my husband were very excited and had some stress before the trip but everything ran smoothy.

I and my husband were very excited and had some stress before the trip but everything ran smoothy. I thank first of all Alex who answered our never-ending questions....

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Nov 2023

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This trip was one I'll remember for a lifetime! I enjoyed every second of it. There was multiple times my ride never made it and at the end when I asked for verifica...

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The idea of Eskapas which means "Let's escape in Esperanto" , was born in 2000 to organize fully guided tours in Greece and Turkey for solo , couple and family travelers , to experience a genuine Mediterranean experience; a combination of ideas, feelings, imageries, cultures, ways of life cultivated for centuries in this “sea amongst lands” as a Mediterranean Specialist. Later, we expanded our operations to Italy, Spain and all around Mediterranean countries.

At Eskapas each employee is a natural-born traveler. That means we know every aspect of guided tours to organize all the details as it is a part of our DNA's.

Our tours are guaranteed departure. That means, there is no minimum number of bookings required on a trip for it to run. So, if you book an Eskapas trip that is a guaranteed departure, you’ll definitely be heading off on the trip of a lifetime.

Eskapas is always guided by a strong set of values, our primary approach to all our actions and decisions is always with a sense of responsibility. Sustainability has therefore been incredibly important to us since our foundation date. For us, sustainable entrepreneurship and profitable growth go hand in hand; we can only ensure our own future success by also creating lasting added value for society.

These are the initiatives that this operator has in place to make your adventure more sustainable:

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- Does not offer any tours that include elephant riding
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- Tours stay in locally run hotels/accommodations

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- We are a paper free company

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Entry visa to Egypt 30Usd per person ""Payment at Destination"".
    • Tips during the cruise 45Usd per person ""Payment at Destination/Except the Guide"".
    • International flights.

Accommodation

,4-Night 5***** accommodation at Le Méridien Pyramids, Cairo Ramses Hilton, Steigenberger Pyramids or similar 3-Night accommodation in en suite cabin on 5***** Nile Cruise (M/S Sara, M/S Crown Empress, M/S Solaris I/II or similar)
Travel Insurance
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
Visa requirements
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Meals Included
  • 7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners & 3 Lunches
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Requesting full medical approval from a doctor after 80 years old
Optional Activities

Solo travelers pay single room supplement since Pandemic.

Day 1 and Day 8 are the transfer days from to airport to/from hotels.  You can book your flights any time for those day. We also offer pre and post accommodation posibility with free airport transfer.

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