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Egypt, Kenya, Zimbabwe & South Africa in 30 Days • 27 Nights in Destination

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Victoria Falls
Blyde River Canyon
Cape Town
Johannesburg
Kruger National Park
Aswan
Cairo
Giza
Luxor
Nile River
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers.
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until
until December 2023
Extra nights
Add up to 5 nights to your stay
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From + $2,670
Categories available
superior 4n cruise
included
superior 3n cruise
From + $100
luxury 3n cruise
From + $2,900
luxury 4n cruise
From + $3,100
5* lux 3n cruise
From + $4,600
5* lux 4n cruise
From + $4,800

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Accommodation: 28 Nights

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Included activities

Included
Included activity for day 3
Duration 11:00h Approx. Pick up time: 07:30 Approx
Physical rating:
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Pyramids of Giza & Cairo Tour

Visit the Great Pyramids, one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Explore the pyramids and learn about their fascinating history. See the Great Sphinx and the Temple of the Valley, visit the Egyptian Museum and explore the Khan el Khalili neighbourhood.

Not included: Entrance fees to Pyramids

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Included
Included activity for day 4 in Luxor
Duration 02:30h Approx. Pick up time: 14:30 Approx
Physical rating:
Active

Visit to the Karnak Temple Complex

Visit the Karnak Temple Complex, home to a vast array of decayed temples, chapels, pylons, and other ancient buildings. Explore the ruins as you soak up the unique atmosphere and let your imagination run wild as you learn about life in Ancient Egypt.

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Included activity for day 5 in Luxor
Duration 07:00h Approx. Pick up time: 06:30 Approx
Physical rating:
Active

Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut Excursion

Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to the tomb of Tutankhamon! It is here that the most powerful and influential kings of Ancient Egypt were buried. After touring the site, continue to the Temple of Hatshepsut and visit the incredible Colossi of Memnon.

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Included
Included activity for day 6 in Aswan
Duration 14:00h Approx. Pick up time: 05:00 Approx
Physical rating:
Active

Edfu & Kom Ombo Tour

Ride in a traditional Egyptian carriage to the Temple of Edfu! Spend some time exploring the temple before heading to Kom Ombo to visit the Twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek and see the Nilometer. Afterwards, visit a unique Crocodile Mummy Museum.

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Available Activities

Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
Optional
Suggested activity for day 2
Physical rating:
Active

Experience Egypt Optional Excursions Package (Limited Offer) - 3 Excursions

Add 3 unforgettable experiences to your trip! See Karnak Temple like never before with the Sound and Light Show, discover medieval Cairo with an excursion to the Saladin Citadel and visit the Island of Philae.

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Optional
Suggested activity for day 2
Physical rating:
Active

Ultimate Egypt Optional Excursions Package (Limited Offer) - 4 Excursions

Add 4 unforgettable experiences to your trip! See the Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show, discover medieval Cairo with an excursion to the Saladin Citadel, visit the ancient Island of Philae in Aswan and take an excursion to the temples of Abu Simbel.

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Optional
Suggested activity for day 4
Duration 02:30h Approx. Pick up time: 19:10 Approx
Physical rating:
Light

Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show

Discover the secrets of the "Karnak Temple" in Luxor, built in honor of the god Amun. Stroll through its ruins guided by the voices of the pharaohs, while the statues come to life with special effects and the history of Thebes is narrated.

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Suggested activity for day 7 in Nile River
Duration 03:30h Approx. Pick up time: 15:00 Approx
Physical rating:
Active

Island of Philae

Discover the historic island of Philae, in the reservoir of the Old Aswan Dam. It is home to the ancient ruins of the Temple of Isis and offers a fascinating insight into life and beliefs in Ancient Egypt.

What's included: Transport, English speaking guide, entrance fees.

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The price includes

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  • Departures from main Canadian airports.
  • International flights: Canada - Cairo, Johannesburg - Canada.
  • International and internal flights: Cairo - Aswan, Luxor - Cairo, Cairo - Nairobi (night on board), Victoria Falls - Johannesburg, Johannesburg - Cape Town, Cape Town - Johannesburg.*
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  • 23 nights in Charm and Superior category hotel accommodation, 1 night in-flight from Cairo to Nairobi and 4-nights on board Nile Cruise.**
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  • 23 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 8 dinners and full-board on Nile Cruise.
  • Transfers and Safaris with an English-speaking guide.
  • Game drives and park entry fees.
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  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • Active tour with a comprehensive schedule of activities. *****
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  • 4-night Full-Board Nile Cruise in Egypt. ***
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  • Transportation in a 4x4 seater Safari Landcruiser in Kenya. ****
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*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

Not included

Kenya visa (required*), Egypt visa**, vaccines, drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

* This must be printed to present on arrival in Kenya. You can apply at http://evisa.go.ke/evisa.html 

** Visa issued on arrival. Price approx. $25.

Please note: Mandatory tips of $50 per person for the Nile Cruise are not included in the price and must be paid at the destination. These are the ONLY mandatory tips you will be required to pay during this tour. Tipping for the rest of the trip is optional, but keep in mind that tipping is an important part of Egyptian culture and that it is commonplace for service providers to ask for tips. In these cases, it is up to your personal discretion whether to tip or not.

Egypt: Mandatory tips of $55 per person for the Nile Cruise are not included in the price and must be paid at the destination. These are the ONLY mandatory tips you will be required to pay during this tour. Tipping for the rest of the trip is optional, but keep in mind that tipping is an important part of Egyptian culture and that it is commonplace for service providers to ask for tips. In these cases, it is up to your personal discretion whether to tip or not.

Egypt: This trip is not suitable for a person with reduced mobility due to the nature of the excursions and the terrain.
However, please note that this tour can be taken privately. There will be a private guide and a specifically designed itinerary to ensure maximum enjoyment. The excursions will be taken via alternative routes with ease of access and the pace will be dictated by the passenger.
To take part in the private tour it is required that the person with reduced mobility is accompanied by a dedicated person at all times, to assist in any necessary situations, such as getting in and out of the transport vehicle, on excursions, and so on.

Please note: A free basic Wi-Fi connection of 4GB per stay is provided onboard the Nile Cruise. Uploading or downloading videos is not permitted due to limited bandwidth availability. Please be aware that the ship's Wi-Fi connection is dependent on satellite coverage and that there are sections of the cruise in which Wi-Fi will not be available. High-speed Wi-Fi is available to use in port only, for an extra fee of $8 USD per day.

* Documentation of the internal flights will either be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days before your trip or delivered to you on arrival at your destination. It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.

Please note the following luggage allowances for your internal flight in Egypt
  • Checked luggage allowance is between 21-23 kg (46-50 lbs)
  • Hand luggage (carry-on) allowance is 8 kg (17 lbs)

** The allocated cruise ship may be changed due to routine maintenance, in which case you will be allocated a cruise of the same or higher category.

*** The itinerary indicated for Egypt corresponds to Saturday departures. Depending on the day of departure the order of the itinerary will be as follows:

Sunday: 1 night Cairo, 4 nights Nile Cruise, 2 nights Cairo

**** Passengers should bring only soft side bags on safaris.

It is essential to fill in the passport information correctly for each passenger in the given boxes at the end of the reservations process.

If you have booked any of the optional activities in Victoria Falls, it is not necessary to purchase a visa for Zambia, Zimbabwe and Botswana. Instead, you can buy the KANZA UNIVISA. The KAZA UNIVISA costs USD 50 and allows tourists to obtain one visa to visit Zambia and Zimbabwe multiple times. The visa is valid up to 30 days in any given period of 12 months, as long as the holder remains between those countries. It also covers those who visit Botswana for day-trips through Kazungula Borders and it can be purchased on arrival at Victoria Falls International Airport.

***** Egypt: This is a fast-paced itinerary that includes a comprehensive number of sights and activities in order to give you the most complete experience of Egypt! You can expect several early morning departures and a full daily schedule of activities.

Why not make the most of your time in South Africa by adding one of our optional excursion packages. Choose between our Gastronomic or Adventure packages in the next step of the booking process!

Our Gastronomic Package includes two meals at excellent restaurants in Cape Town plus a Bo-Kapp Cooking Tour and Cape Winelands Excursion.*

* Please note: this optional package requires a minimum of 4 participants in order for it to operate. If there are not enough participants, the optional excursion will be cancelled and you will be refunded for it when you return from your trip. 

Our Adventure Package includes a Full-Day Kruger Game Drive, an exciting Shark Cage Diving Experience and an Atlantis Dunes Quad Biking Excursion.*

* Please note: Children are not allowed to do the Adventure package.

Please Note on optional excursions and packages: before selecting optional excursions, please check the inclusions of the optional excursion packages to ensure you are not selecting an excursion already included in your chosen package. 

Please note:

* The Winelands visit cannot be combined with the Adventure Package due to an overlap of activities.
* The Full-Day Peninsula Excursion cannot be combined with the Gastronomic or Adventure packages due to an overlap of activities.
* Only one optional activity can be selected per day.
* You must choose between either the Gastronomic Package or the Adventure Package. It is not possible to do both.

** Roads in Kenya can be quite bumpy and are not in great condition, particularly those found in the country’s national parks. People who suffer with back problems should consider this before participating in a trip of this nature.

*** During your stay at Aberdares National Park, warm clothes will be required as the nights can be particularly cold in this region of Kenya. 

  • Entry requirements
    Valid passport with at least six months validity.
  • Visa
    A visa is required. Issued on arrival in the country. Price approx $25.
  • Currency
    Egyptian Pound.
  • Language
    Arabic.
  • Electricity
    220 V. Adapter not required but recommended.
  • Health
    There are no mandatory vaccinations for travellers from Canada.
  • Time zone
    UTC + 02:00.
  • Other useful information
    Egypt has a desert climate with mild winters and very hot summers.
  • Tourist Office website
    http://www.egypt.travel/

Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or cancelled without prior notice.

Children: 2 - 11 Years.

If you have reduced mobility/require the use of a wheelchair and prefer to go at your own pace, please contact our customer service team at +1 778 807 9750 or via our contact form.

 

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