Elegance of the Nile
Egypt
11 days / 10 nights
Luxury Guided Group Journey
Guide Price €6,619 per person (based on 2 adults sharing)
Luxury Guided Group Journey
Duration: 11 days/10 nights
See the best of Egypt on this 11-day guided tour. Enjoy an afternoon in Cairo before joining an Egyptologist for an exclusive visit to the Pyramids of Giza, where you’ll walk inside one of its caverns and see the Sphinx. At the Egyptian Museum, gaze upon priceless treasures taken from the tomb of the country’s most famous pharaoh, Tutankhamun. See the Temple of Luxor during a VIP, after-hours visit, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site free from other tour groups. See the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun is buried. Choose to sail the Nile on a felucca, a traditional wooden boat, or visit Aswan Market for a shopping spree. Sip on tea at the Cataract Hotel, where Sir Winston Churchill once dined.
- Cruise The Nile aboard the Uniworld River Tosca
- Explore the Valley of the Kings
- See the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- Admire everyday life along the banks of the River Nile
- Sail on a traditional felucca around Kitchener's Island
- Explore the Philae temple complex
- Join a local family to learn of their Nubian culture
- Discover the sights of Cairo
- Private Afterhours Visit to the Temple of Luxor
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Itinerary
Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs! Upon arrival your private chauffeur will transfer you to your luxurious hotel for your welcome drink.
Day 2 Cairo
Journey into the ancient world with your Egyptologist. Step up close to the Pyramid of King Zoser, the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.
Day 3 Cairo to Luxor
Delve into Egypt’s history in Karnak. Stroll the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Board the River Tosca for your luxury Nile cruise.
Days 4-5 Luxor
Visit the Temple of Hathor. Join a yoga class or meet the River Tosca's Captain. Visit the Temple of Luxor for an after-hours VIP tour. On day 5 venture to the Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. Watch a local family bake traditional sun bread which you’ll savour over Egyptian tea. Tonight, join a galabeya party.
Day 6 Kitchener’s Island
Visit the double-temple of Kom Ombo. Enjoy a private sail around Kitchener's Island or shop Aswan Market. Meet the ladies behind the local women’s co-op on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Sit down for afternoon tea at the famous Old Cataract Hotel before tonight’s Nubian performance.
Day 7 Aswan
Marvel at the Aswan High Dam, ancient Granite Quarries and the Philae temple complex. Tonight, dine on Egyptian classics before a mesmerising Sound and Light Show in Philae Temple.
Day 8 Aswan to Edfu
Relish a relaxing morning on board or opt to view Abu Simbel’s fabulous temples. Learn about the powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist or how to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail.
Day 9 Edfu to Luxor
A local historian unveils Egypt’s treasures at Esna Temple before you set sail to Luxor. Enjoy your last evening aboard the River Tosca.
Days 10-11 Luxor to Cairo
Visit the towering Alabaster Mosque and wander the Khan-el-Khalili bazaar to be dazzled by the colourful and lively atmosphere of the souk. This afternoon, view treasures recovered from the Tomb of Tutankhamun at the Egyptian Museum. Your tour comes to an end on day 11.
Departs: Selected departures, Jan - May & Sep - Dec
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Price & Inclusions
- Return airport transfers in Egypt
- Domestic return flights from Cairo to Luxor
- 3 nights hotel accommodation & 7 nights 5★ aboard the Tosca Nile Cruise
- 10 breakfasts, 7 lunches & 7 dinners
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