Full-Board Nile Cruise & Great Pyramids

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Egypt in 13 Days • 11 Nights in Destination

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An extended tour through the incredible cities, monuments and cultures of Egypt! Walk in the footsteps of the pharaohs at the Great Pyramids and take in the sights of the Nile on a 7-night full-board river cruise.

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Aswan
Cairo
Esna
Giza
Luxor
Nile River
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All flights
Accommodation
All transfers.
Activities
Some meals
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Departures available until
until December 2023
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From + $390
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luxury
From + $300

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Accommodation: 11 Nights

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Included activities

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Included activity for day 3
Duration 11:00h Approx. Pick up time: 07:30 Approx
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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 neighborhood.

Not included: Entrance fees to Pyramids

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Included activity for day 4 in Cairo

Visit to the Egyptian Museum & Bazaar Khan el Khalili

Trace the history of ancient Egypt at the world-renowned Egyptian Museum, home to countless riches from antiquity which represents more than 4000 years of history, culture and art. Afterwards, explore Khan El-Khalili neighbourhood and its historic bazaar.

What's included: Transfers, museum entrance

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Included activity for day 5 in Luxor
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Active

Luxor & Karnak Temples Tour

Explore Luxor Temple and visit the legendary Temple of Karnak complex. Home to a vast array of ruined temples, chapels, columns and other ancient buildings, explore the site and learn about life and belief systems in Ancient Egypt!

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Included activity for day 6 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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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:
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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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Suggested activity for day 2
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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 3 in Saqqara
Duration 04:00h Approx. Pick up time: 17:00 Approx
Physical rating:
Active

Memphis & Sakkara Excursion

Visit ancient Memphis and the nearby necropolis of Sakkara. See the stepped pyramid of Djoser, built by Imhotep, and explore the complete funeral complex of Mastabas. Continue to Mit Rahina to visit the open-air museum.

What's included: Transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fees to Sakkara Complex and Memphis open air museum.

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Optional
Suggested activity for day 4 in Cairo
Duration 04:30h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination
Physical rating:
Active

Saladin Citadel Excursion

Visit the Alabaster Mosque and medieval fortification of Saladin Citadel, perched atop a hill in central Cairo and dating back to the 12th-century. Learn about the importance of the site to Egypt's Islamic heritage and walk through the Coptic Neighborhood.

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

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The price includes

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  • Departures from main US airports.
  • International flights: US - Cairo - US.
  • Domestic flights: Cairo - Aswan, Luxor - Cairo. *
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  • 4 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels and 7 nights on board the Nile Cruise. **
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  • 4 breakfasts and Full-Board on board the Nile Cruise.
  • Transfers in an air conditioned vehicle.
  • Visits and entrances fees as indicated in the itinerary. ***
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  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • 7-night Nile Cruise.
  • English-speaking guide during the whole trip.

*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

Not included

Visa (required)* drinks, tips** and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

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

** Please note: 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.

Please note: 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. 

* Documentation of the internal flights will either be available in the "My bookings" section in your "Customer Area" 14 days after you have made your booking or delivered to you on arrival at your destination.

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

For travellers arriving in Egypt on a Thursday, please note that the flight the following day from Cairo to Aswan usually departs early in the morning, so you will be required to leave for the airport before dawn.

** 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 order of the itinerary varies according to the day of arrival:

Wednesday: 2 nights in Cairo, 3 nights Nile cruise, 1 night in Luxor and 1 night in Cairo.

Thursday: 1 night in Cairo, 3 nights Nile cruise, 1 night in Luxor and 2 nights in Cairo.

Saturday: 2 nights in Cairo, 4 nights Nile Cruise, 1 night in Cairo.

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

*** Alternatively, for a full experience of Egypt, you can choose one of our optional excursion packages to add 3/4 optional excursions to your trip!

**** 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.  

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.

IMPORTANT: 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.

  • Entry requirements
    Valid passport with at least six months validity. One passport page required.
  • Visa
    A visa is required. Issued on arrival in the country or you can obtain an e-visa.
  • Currency
    Egyptian Pound.
  • Language
    Arabic.
  • Electricity
    220 V. European plug.
  • Health
    There are no mandatory vaccinations for travelers coming from the U.S.
  • Time zone
    UTC + 02:00.
  • Other useful information
    Egypt has a desert climate with mild winters and very hot summers.
  • Tourist Office website
    http://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 canceled without prior notice.

Children: 2 - 11 years.

Triple room: In general, triple rooms will have a double bed/ two single beds and a rollaway or sofa bed.

 
 

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 +1 888-488-0592 or via our contact form.

 

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