Essential Egypt by Nile Cruise - 8 days
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Essential Egypt by Nile Cruise

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Duration8 days

A value-packed adventure through ancient Egypt. Travelling from Cairo, home of the legendary Pyramids of Giza, to Aswan with its colourful souqs and Luxor, famed for its awe-inspiring temples and incredible Valley of the Kings. Combined with a 3-night Nile Cruise, this is the best of Egypt in 8 days!

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

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Tour overview

Duration8 days
StartsCairo
EndsCairo
RangeEssentials
Tour GuideYes, escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 4 / Max 32
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsSaturdays
Hotel Rating3 - 4 star
CountriesEgypt
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferNo - can be booked for a supplement
Meals includedBreakfast: 7, Lunch: 3, Dinner: 3
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Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Tour Highlights

Giza - Gaze in awe at the legendary Pyramids of Giza and see the iconic Sphinx on the Giza Plateau
Cairo - See King Tutankhamun's treasures in the Grand Egyptian Museum
Aswan - Take a scenic boat ride out to Agilika Island to explore the beautiful Philae Temple and shop in Aswan's colourful souks
Nile cruise - Cruise the River Nile from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser
Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the Luxor Temple beautifully illuminated at night
Luxor's West Bank - Discover beautifully preserved pharaohs' tombs in the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Kom Ombo - Discover the unique double Temple of Kom Ombo, on the bank of the River Nile

Included

Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
2 nights 3 - 4 star hotels and 3 nights aboard a Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
Airport arrival transfer on day 1
Touring - Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Kom Ombo and Luxor
Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Departure transfer
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
Entrance Fees: USD$100-120pp, paid in local currency
Tipping Kitty: USD$60-80pp, paid in local currency
Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.