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Classical Egypt

9 days

PRIVATE TOUR: Discover the incredible wonders of ancient Egypt in nine exhilarating days - From the Pyramids of Giza, the only remaining ancient wonder of the world, to the tomb strewn Valley of the Kings. You'll visit the impressive Abu Simbel and enjoy a relaxing cruise, meandering the River Nile onboard a five star Nile Cruiser.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

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Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Tour Overview

Duration

9 days

Starts

Cairo

Ends

Cairo

Range

Private

Tour Guide

Yes - for all included sightseeing

Group Size

Min 2 / Max Private Tour

Minimum age

10 yrs, accompanied by an adult

Departs

Monday, Thursday and Saturday

Hotel Rating

4-5 star or 5 star deluxe

Countries

Egypt

Arrival Transfer

Yes

Departure Transfer

Yes

Meals included

Breakfast: 8, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 3
Per Person From
AUD$5,185.00
Deposit From
Final payment
AUD$3,112.00
$7,258.00

Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Tour Highlights

Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and explore the Necropolis of Saqqara
Cairo - Discover the Citadel, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Khan el Khalili Bazaar and the Grand Egyptian Museum
Abu Simbel - Visit this awe-inspiring temple, one of the most impressive in all of Egypt
Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple
Nile cruising - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser
Kom Ombo - Visit the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo located on the banks of the Nile
Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Luxor - Explore Luxor Temple and the vast Karnak Temple complex

Included

Breakfast daily and all meals aboard the Nile Cruiser
5 nights 4-5 star hotels & 3 nights onboard a 5 star Nile cruiser
Qualified Egyptologist guide at all sites of antiquity
Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Luxor
Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan, Aswan to Abu Simbel, Abu Simbel to Aswan, and Luxor to Cairo
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 9
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping. We recommend you allow USD$20 per traveller per day of guiding for your guide, and an additional USD$10 per traveller per day for general tipping such as drivers, and bellmen, though ultimately tipping is an entirely personal gesture.

Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Itinerary

Day 1 - Cairo

Welcome to Egypt and the start of your holiday! Arrival Cairo and included transfer to your hotel. The remainder of today is at your leisure to relax or explore Cairo your way. Consider heading out for dinner at one of the restaurants offering views over the Nile River and city, or head to the sound and light show at the pyramids this evening.

Overnight: Cairo

Day 2 - Pyramids & Saqqara

Today visit the last remaining ancient wonder of the world, the impressive Pyramids at Giza Plateau. Gaze in awe at Cheops (Khufu) - the largest of the three great pyramids. Constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks, it is thought to have taken more than 20 years to construct. The other two - Chephren and Mycerinus are equally breathtaking, and all three Pyramids are truly a sight that can only be fully appreciated in person. Continue on to Memphis, where you will see the colossal statue of Ramses II before touring the tomb-strewn necropolis of Saqqara, featuring King Zhoser’s Step Pyramid. Constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC, this was the template for all future pyramid construction.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 3 - Egyptian Museum

This morning, visit the incredible new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. This vast 490,000 sq.m complex showcases an astonishing collection of artefacts from nearly every period of ancient Egyptian history. Among the highlights are treasures of King Tutankhamun, with plans for his famous solid gold funerary mask to eventually be showcased here, alongside many items being exhibited for the first time.

Later, head to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which remains home to a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Here, see the well-preserved mummies of Yuya and Thuyu, high-ranking nobles and the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. Some mummies are so well preserved they still have thick locks of hair and visible fingernails.

This afternoon visit the world famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar, with trinkets and delights to be found amongst the many shops and stalls located here. Then continue to The Citadel, this monumental Islamic-era fortification, in the heart of Cairo, was once the seat of government from the 13th to the 19th centuries. Here, you'll visit the beautiful Mosque of Muhammed Ali, built in the 1830's this impressive structure is made from alabaster stone and is a smaller version of the Blue Mosque found in Istanbul.

Overnight: Cairo
Meals: Breakfast

Day 4 - Philae Temple & High Dam

Cairo - Aswan. After breakfast take a short flight south to Aswan and transfer to your hotel. This afternoon visit the beautiful Philae Temple and Aswan High Dam. Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, was rescued in an enormous UNESCO effort in the 1970s. Due to high water levels in the reservoir created by the Old Aswan Dam, and further aquatic drama due to the creation of the mighty High Dam, Philae Temple was relocated stone by stone on higher ground on nearby Agilika Island.

Overnight: Aswan
Meals: Breakfast

Day 5 - Abu Simbel

Aswan - Abu Simbel - Aswan. It's an early start today as you board a short flight down south to explore the magnificent temples of Abu Simbel , created to revere the mighty pharaonic ruler King Ramses II. Guarding the entrance to the temple (built between 1290 and 1224 BC) hewn into the side of a mountain are four famous colossal statues of the pharaoh himself.

Returning to Aswan, you will have some free time to perhaps do some shopping in the colourful souqs and markets or simply relax in this attractive town which straddles the River Nile. This afternoon, board your luxury Nile cruiser for your 3 night Nile cruise

Overnight: Nile Cruiser
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Days 6-7 - Nile Cruise to Luxor

Nile Cruising. Spend the next two days relaxing aboard your luxury Nile Cruiser, taking in the riverside village views from the top deck, as well as exploring some of the exciting historical sites located along this stretch of the Nile. On day 6 moor up at the riverside and enjoy a visit to the waterside Temple of Kom Ombo. Consisting of two temples, one dedicated to the Crocodile-headed god Sobek and the other dedicated to the falcon god Horus.

On Day 7 reach the west bank of Luxor and enjoy a guided tour of the famous Valley of the Kings, where you can explore the lavishly decorated tombs of mighty pharaohs. Then visit the beautiful Temple of Hatshepsut and the towering Colossi of Memnon.

Overnight: Nile Cruiser
Meals: Breakfast x2, Lunch x2, Dinner x2

Day 8 - Karnak & Luxor Temple

After a leisurely breakfast disembark your cruiser and visit Karnak Temple. Karnak is a spectacular myriad of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers. Later explore Luxor Temple, dedicated to Amun, construction work on the temple began during the reign of Amenhotep III in the 14th century BC. Then continue to your hotel later today, where the rest of the day is at leisure.

Overnight: Luxor
Meals: Breakfast

Day 9 - Flight to Cairo

Today marks the end of your incredible journey through Egypt. A transfer will be provided to take you to Luxor Airport to meet your flight to Cairo, where your tour ends. Should you wish to book another night to explore more of the city, please enquire.

For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our travel guide.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Tour Reviews

Accommodation - hotels were excellent but the Nile cruiser was fairly ordinary. Food - The only food provided was the Nile Cruiser and breakfasts at the hotels. The standard of the food on the cruiser was ordinary, all buffet. Local transport was very good and the drivers were very professional and handled the local driving conditions well. Cairo guide was outstanding, good English great knowledge but knew when to back off and let us do our own exploring and gave us enough time to look at our own pace. The other guides were good as well although there was a bit of a push to go to some local outlets that were OK but not really our thing i.e. natural oils etc. Your guidance note about the On The Go representative was confusing as it indicates that there was only one when in fact there were three, Cairo, Aswan and Luxor so the tipping guidance was not appropriate, Communication - there needs to be a big improvement in communication around daily activities and also in our situation, details of the flights that have been arranged i.e. we only found out the day before we were due to fly from Luxor to Cairo what time the flight left Luxor. This was important as we had to catch a flight to Dubai. The biggest negative issue is the tipping: it just seemed that everyone had their hand out for something and while your notes do say it is part of the culture it is not part of our culture

Overall our first experience with our quide was very good had experience with company rep insisting and pressure to tip in Cairo we then flew to Aswan our second quide we found him pleasant But he put so much pressure on tipping every single person it made our experience with him un bearable we felt because we were 2 females traveling without husbands he put extra pressure on us to tip he made our Aswan experience uncomfortable and didn't enjoy that part of our trip

The tour was fantastic. Well organised and our tour guides Donny (in Cairo) and Mohammed (in upper Egypt) were absolutely sensational ; I couldn’t rate them higher, and because of them I’d definitely recommend this tour to friends !! Brilliant

My husband, Tibor and I recently returned to Australia from an On the Go tour of Egypt. We were very grateful to On theGo Tours for the way in which we were looked after but I want to recognise one of our guides in particular. Our guide from Aswan to Luxor was Dr Mohammed Hosny and he was absolutely fantastic. We found him to be incredibly knowledgeable, something that we value very highly, and also prepared to discuss any of the issues that we raised. He went out of his way to look after us and to meet our needs and when I contacted him to arrange something outside our itinerary, he was very accommodating and ensured that he was there to look after us. I can't commend him highly enough. Many thanks once again

[New testimonial]I just wanted to say that we so enjoyed our recent holiday to Egypt with On-the-Go. All the arrangements were very smooth and there were no disruptions or issues on our whole tour. The boat Princess Sarah which took us from Aswan to Luxor was clean but I would say tired however the staff were excellent. We loved the Movenpick Hotel in Aswan and the Sonesta St George in Luxor and ideally we would have spent an extra night in either of those hotels and one less night on the boat. I would like to particularly recommend our guides who were fantastic. Both were incredibly knowledgeable and personable and really helped us understand and appreciate the sites we were visiting. We had Nash in Cairo and then Dr Mo Hosny from Aswan to Luxor. Dr Hosny had worked researching for 5 years at Karnak Temple and so had incredible knowledge to share with us. However he was also very good at providing simple explanations and key information to take away. We would recommend OntheGo to anyone wanting an more adventurous holiday. Some people commented to us before we went that we were brave to go to Egypt but we felt very safe for the whole tour.

Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Extras and add-ons

If you'd like to add extras or add-ons to your booking, you can do this easily during checkout. Just review the available options and select any additional services or upgrades you'd like before completing your purchase.

Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Hotels

The hotels listed below are ones which we frequently use on this tour when booking 4-5 star. For the frequently used 5 star hotels, please refer to the 5 star Trip Notes. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels to ones of a similar standard.
Sonesta Hotel, Towers & Casino Cairo
Cairo

The Sonesta Hotel & Casino is a sophisticated and luxurious hotel offering spacious, en-suit rooms with opulent furnishings. Enjoy a cocktail at the poolside bar or indulge in a relaxing massage or Turkish steam bath at the full-service spa. With 5 restaurants located within the hotel you'll be spoilt for choice over dining options.

Our Rating
Superior
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel
Movenpick Hotel, Aswan
Aswan

Situated on Elephantine Island, the Movenpick is a luxurious hotel with stunning views of the Nile River. There is a range of spacious and luxurious rooms with stylish furnishings, private balconies or terraces and a great selection of amenities including WiFi, satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities. The Movenpick offers three restaurants as well as the Lounge Bar and Panorama Bar. Guests can also make use of the outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Hotel
Deluxe Cruise
Nile Cruising

Deluxe Nile cruise boats are elegant, luxurious boats with spacious cabins and an excellent range of facilities. You'll have the opportunity to relax as your cruise boat meanders along this famous river. Enjoy delicious dining experiences coupled with incredible views of the villages and vistas that dot the river bank.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 star cruise boat
Steigenberger Nile Palace
Luxor

The Steigenburger Nile Palace is a grand hotel and stylishly furnished, with many rooms overlooking the Nile River. The hotel has a health club with massage rooms, sauna, steam room and fitness room, and a tennis court on the roof, not to mention a riverside pool. Its four restaurants offer a choice between Nubian, Lebanese, Italian, and Thai cuisine.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Deluxe Hotel
Sonesta St. George Hotel
Luxor

An elegant and luxurious classical hotel, the Sonesta's sophistication will ensure you a comfortable stay. The hotel has a sweeping terrace with fantastic views of the Nile, a grand entrance of polished marble and handsomely appointed furnishings with exquisite detail and a beautiful health spa. All its rooms offer views of the city or the river, complemented by a wide range of restaurants and cafes. Just minutes away you will find the temples at Luxor and Karnak, home to two of ancient Egypt's most famed sanctuaries.

Our Rating
Deluxe
Local Rating
5 Star Deluxe Hotel

Accommodation Standard

4-5 Star

Prices & Dates

'Twin/Double' prices are per person when there are 2 people on the same booking sharing a room. 'Single' prices are applicable to solo travellers and anyone wanting the privacy of their own room, based on a travelling party of at least 2 adults.

Price reductions are available when there are 4 or more persons travelling in your tour party, since fixed costs like transportation and guiding are shared across the group.

2024
Twin/Double
Single
5 Dec - 13 Dec
Sold Out
Sold Out
7 Dec - 15 Dec
$5,185
$6,855
9 Dec - 17 Dec
$5,185
$6,855
12 Dec - 20 Dec
$5,185
$6,855
14 Dec - 22 Dec
$5,185
$6,855
16 Dec - 24 Dec
$5,185
$6,855
19 Dec - 27 Dec
$5,185
$6,855
21 Dec - 29 Dec
$6,165
$8,335
2025
Twin/Double
Single
2 Jan - 10 Jan
$6,165
$8,335
4 Jan - 12 Jan
$6,165
$8,335
6 Jan - 14 Jan
$5,415
$7,075
9 Jan - 17 Jan
$5,415
$7,075
11 Jan - 19 Jan
$5,415
$7,075
12 Jan - 20 Jan
$5,415
$7,075
13 Jan - 21 Jan
$5,415
$7,075
16 Jan - 24 Jan
$5,415
$7,075
2026
Twin/Double
Single
1 Jan - 9 Jan
$6,625
$8,925
2 Jan - 10 Jan
$6,625
$8,925
3 Jan - 11 Jan
$6,625
$8,925
4 Jan - 12 Jan
$6,625
$8,925
5 Jan - 13 Jan
$6,625
$8,925
6 Jan - 14 Jan
$5,415
$7,075
8 Jan - 16 Jan
$5,415
$7,075
10 Jan - 18 Jan
$5,415
$7,075

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