Great Pyramids & Full-Board Nile Cruise
Egypt in 9 Days • 7 Nights in Destination
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Our essential tour of Egypt, this active-paced trip includes the Great Pyramids, 3 or 4 nights on board a Full-Board Nile Cruise, the ancient temples of Luxor and stays in Cairo.
Trip Highlights
- Aswan
- Cairo
- Giza
- Luxor
- Nile River
Included
All flights
Accommodation
All transfers.
Activities
Some meals
Availability
Departures available until September 2024
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superior 4n cruise
From $1,799
- Superior & Luxury category hotels.
- 4 nights on board the Nile Cruise.
- 3 nights in Cairo.
superior 3n cruise
From $1,799
- Superior & Luxury category hotels.
- 3 nights on board the Nile Cruise.
- 3 nights in Cairo.
- 1 night in Luxor.
luxury 3n cruise
From $2,399
- Superior & Luxury category hotels.
- 3 nights on board the Nile Cruise.
- 3 nights in Cairo.
- 1 night in Luxor.
luxury 4n cruise
From $2,599
- Superior & Luxury category hotels.
- 4 nights on board the Nile Cruise.
- 3 nights in Cairo.
5* lux. 3n cruise
From $3,899
- Luxury category hotels.
- 3 nights on board the Nile Cruise.
- 3 nights in Cairo.
- 1 night in Luxor.
5* lux. 4n cruise
From $4,099
- Superior & Luxury category hotels.
- 4 nights on board the Nile Cruise.
- 3 nights in Cairo.
Accommodation: 7 Nights
Day 2 to 4
Ramses Hilton
Location
Cairo
Category
Nights
2
Rating TripAdvisor travelers
The hotels we select comply with our high standards and requirements per category. The allocation is dependent on availability and seasonality, so you can be assigned any of our selection, including the following: Barcelo Cairo Pyramids, Concorde El Salam Hotel Cairo by Royal Tulip, Helnan Dreamland Hotel, Hilton Cairo Heliopolis, Hilton Pyramids Golf, Le Meridien Cairo Airport, Mövenpick Hotel Cairo-Media City, Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel, Safir Hotel Cairo, Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino Cairo, Swiss Inn Pyramids Golf Resort, Tolip Golden Plaza Hotel
Itinerary
Walk in the footsteps of the Pharaohs on a fascinating city and cruise experience in Egypt. Discover the secrets of the Great Pyramids in Cairo and unearth the history behind the iconic Valley of the Kings. Spend 3 or 4 nights under the stars on a Full-Board Nile River Cruise and delight in the sights of Aswan, atmospheric Kom Ombo, eternal Edfu and the magical Temples of Luxor.
It's time to unearth the secrets of Ancient Egypt and get to know the vibrant culture of Egypt's most emblematic cities. Arrive at your departure airport ready to check-in for a flight to Cairo. Night on board.
Important: If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Touch down in Cairo and transfer to the hotel. Once you've settled in, the remainder of the day is free at your leisure to get to know the sights and sounds of Cairo, in the shadow of the Great Pyramids! Go shopping at the local souk or sample the national cuisine. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramses Hilton or similar
4400 Reviews
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Activities
Experience Egypt Optional Excursions Package (Limited Offer) - 3 Excursions
Light
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Ultimate Egypt Optional Excursions Package (Limited Offer) - 4 Excursions
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Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know the Egyptian capital today with a tour of Cairo's most emblematic sights. Begin at the Giza plateau, home of the three Great Pyramids, built over 4,500 years ago and one of the Seven Wonders of the World! Explore the pyramids and learn about their fascinating history as you walk in the footsteps of the pharaohs. Continue to the Great Sphinx to unearth more secrets of Ancient Egypt. The remainder of the day is free to explore Cairo at your leisure. Overnight stay in Cairo.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramses Hilton or similar
4400 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Pyramids of Giza & Cairo Tour
Active
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Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Luxor. On arrival, transfer to the port to board your Full-Board Nile Cruise Boat*, your home for the next four nights. Get settled in your cabin and enjoy lunch and the views of the river Nile. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Karnak, a huge complex of decayed temples, columns and other buildings. On the way back to the ship, stop at the impressive Temple of Luxor, dedicated to Amun-Ra, Mut and Khonu and built by Amenophis III and Ramses II. Back on the ship, enjoy the remainder of the evening at your leisure. We recommend an optional Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show.** Dinner and overnight on board.
* The order of the excursions and visits may vary, depending on the schedule of the internal flights, traffic and other logistical reasons. The planned visits will be carried out in any case.
** Optional Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show: Visit the largest open-air museum in Egypt, the Karnak Temple in Luxor. Discover the secrets behind the temple's ancient name, Thebes, and explore its significant monuments. As you wander through the ruins of this once great complex, you will be guided by the voices of the pharaohs who built this site to honor their god Amon. Watch as the temples and statues come to life with the clever use of special effects , relive the times of the ancient pharaohs with their customs and rituals as they recount the dramatic history of ancient Thebes.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Nile Treasure Cruise or similar
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Activities
Visit to the Karnak Temple Complex
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Karnak Temple Sound and Light Show
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Full-board on board. Begin the day with a visit to the legendary Valley of the Kings, the burial site of the pharaohs between the 18th and 20th ancient Egyptian dynasties and the famous site of the tomb of Tutankhamun. After exploring the valley, head to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, set on large terraces beneath the cliffs at Deir el-Bahari. Continue to the Colossi of Memnon, two imposing stone statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III, before returning to the ship as it navigates towards Edfu. Overnight on board.
Please note: The excursion to the Valley of the Kings includes visits to three tombs. Entrance to the tomb of Tutankhamun is not included but, if you are interested in visiting, you can buy a ticket to see this tomb at the site during your visit.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Nile Treasure Cruise or similar
See our full selection
Activities
Valley of the Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut Excursion
Active
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Full-board on board. Disembark the ship in Edfu and take a buggy ride to the magnificent Temple of Horus, the famous, falcon-headed Egyptian god. Explore the atmospheric temple ruins as you trace the footsteps of the pharaohs. Return to the ship and continue sailing south to Kom Ombo. Upon arrival explore the twin Temples of Haroeris and Sobek and see the amazing Nilometer, used to measure the rising and falling levels of the Nile, an important life source in Egypt. Return to the ship and relax onboard as you continue towards Aswan. Overnight on board.
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Nile Treasure Cruise or similar
See our full selection
Activities
Edfu & Kom Ombo Tour
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Full-board on board. This morning, we recommend an optional visit to the amazing temples of Abu Simbel.* Today, enjoy a tour of Aswan to uncover the sights of this fascinating city. Explore the famous granite quarry, where the building blocks of many of ancient Egypt's monuments were produced and visit both the old and new Aswan Dams, monumental engineering works built in the 19th and 20th centuries respectively to control the flooding on the banks of the Nile. End the day with a peaceful ride in a felucca, a typical fishing boat, on the river Nile. Overnight on board.
* Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel: Visit these amazing temples, carved on the western cliff of the desert by Ramses II in the Xl century BC. See the iconic 20-metre high statues, dedicated to the god Amon Ra, and the Temple of Nefertari, dedicated to the goddess Hathor.
* Optional Island of Philae Excursion: 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.
Please note: If you take the optional excursion to Abu Simbel, you will depart from the ship at approximately 3-3:30 a.m. to make the most of the coolest and quietest part of the day. This way, you can fully experience Abu Simbel without the crowds and avoid sightseeing in high temperatures.
Important: The order of the optional excursions may vary depending on your departure day. Optional excursions can only be reserved at the time of booking or up to four days after booking.
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!
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Nile Treasure Cruise or similar
See our full selection
Activities
Aswan Tour & Felucca Boat Cruise
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Island of Philae
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Abu Simbel Excursion
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Breakfast on board. At the indicated time, disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for a short flight to Cairo*. Arrive in the capital and transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure to get to know Cairo. While away the day visiting the amazing Egyptian Museum, where it's worth spending some time to really get the most out of its unbeatable exhibitions or go shopping in the busy city souks to bag a bargain. We recommend an optional excursion to the Saladin Citadel.** Overnight stay in Cairo.
* The order of the excursions and visits may vary, depending on the schedule of the internal flights, traffic and other logistical reasons. The planned visits will be carried out in any case.
** Optional Excursion to Saladin Citadel: 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 before walking through the Coptic Neighborhood, home to various churches.
Important: The order of the optional excursions may vary depending on your departure day. Optional excursions can only be reserved at the time of booking or up to four days after booking.
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!
Accommodation
ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Ramses Hilton or similar
4400 Reviews
See our full selection
Activities
Visit to the Egyptian Museum & Bazaar Khan el Khalili
Light
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Saladin Citadel Excursion
Active
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Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.
Depending on the choice of flight, you may arrive back in the US the following day.
Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
If you would prefer this tour to be an exclusive experience for you and your group, please contact our Customer Service Department.
Included activities
Included activity for day 3
Duration 11:00h Approx. Pick up time: 07:30 Approx
Physical rating:
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.
Included activity for day 4 in Luxor
Duration 02:30h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination
Physical rating:
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.
Included activity for day 5 in Luxor
Duration 07:00h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination
Physical rating:
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.
Included activity for day 6 in Aswan
Duration 14:00h Approx. Pick up time: 05:00 Approx
Physical rating:
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
Suggested activity for day 2
Physical rating:
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.
Suggested activity for day 2
Physical rating:
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.
Suggested activity for day 4
Duration 02:30h Approx. Pick up time: 19:10 Approx
Physical rating:
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.
Suggested activity for day 7 in Nile River
Duration 03:30h Approx. Pick up time: 15:00 Approx
Physical rating:
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.
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The price includes
- Included in all our trips. more information
Departures from US Airports.
International flights: US - Cairo - US.
Internal flights: Cairo - Luxor; Aswan - Cairo. *
more information3 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels and 4 nights on board the Nile Cruise. **
more informationSee hotels included3 breakfasts and Full-Board on Nile Cruise.
Transfer in an air conditioned vehicle.
Visits and entrances fees as indicated in the itinerary. ***
more informationSee itineraryAll air taxes and fuel surcharge.
Active tour with a comprehensive schedule of activities. ****
more information4-night Nile Cruise.
English-speaking guide during the whole trip.
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.
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Checked luggage allowance is between 21-23 kg (46-50 lbs)
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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.
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Creating unforgettable memories, one traveler at a time
I left feeling I saw it all!
This tour is amazing. I left feeling I saw it all! The tour guide, Mohammed, was a wonderful source of knowledge. I learned many new and interesting facts about Egypt. I highly recommend this tour!
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