Marvel at The Great Pyramids of Giza or capture the buzz of Cairo on this Cruise, Rail and Combos trip.
The enduring buzz of Cairo's bustling city streets and imposing Great Pyramids of Giza launch your discovery of ancient Egypt. Cruise down the Nile to Kom-Ombo, past Luxor, and explore the Valley of the Kings.
Delve into the antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which begins in Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Le Méridien Pyramids
Day 2
Cairo – Pyramids Excursion
Immerse yourself in a history that spans millennia during a full-day excursion to the old kingdom of Egypt. See the Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid at Sakkara, then marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mighty Sphinx. This evening, watch as the walls of these feats of man are lit up in a dazzling Sound and Light Show.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Nautilus Aviation
Take a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef - spectacular! Prices from:
Adult Price: $189.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 3
Cairo – Luxor - Nile Cruise (7 Nights)
We fly to Luxor this morning and embark on a guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex, before boarding our cruise in time for lunch. Later this afternoon, marvel at Luxor’s Great Temple and visit Luxor Museum to see an astounding collection of archaeological treasures, including items from Tutankhamun’s tomb.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Nile Cruise: MS Miriam, MS Medea or MS Sapphire (or similar cruise ship)
Continue today, to the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae, then view the Unfinished Obelisk, lying semi-carved from the solid bedrock, and visit the High Dam in Aswan.
We'll take a motorboat along the Nile, passing by rocky formations and islands which are nature reserves. Arriving at a riverside Nubian Village, you'll see the traditional way of life and visit one of the typical houses.
Adult Price: $30.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
Philae Temple Sound And Light Performance
Join us for a short boat ride to Philae Island, located between the old and new Aswan Dams, where you’ll have a short tour. We’ll then seat you in a Roman style theatre for a retelling of the perennial Nile flood, and of the goddesses Isis and Hathor, to whose worship the temple was originally dedicated. Approx 50 mins.
Adult Price: $47.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 7
Nile Cruise: Aswan – Philae
This morning, consider joining a once in a lifetime Optional Experience to Abu Simbel. Later, sail in a felucca to the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island.
This four-hour excursion includes a flight to Abu Simbel, site of the Temple of Ramses II with his four great statues. You’ll also see statues of Queen Nefertari on the facade of the Temple of Hathor. 75 minutes will be spent at Abu Simbel - the remainder will be travel time. This price is subject to Airline fluctuations, hence the recent increase.
Adult Price: $341.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 8
Nile Cruise: Aswan – Kom-Ombo
Consider joining a once in a lifetime Optional Experience to Abu Simbel. Later, we'll visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, worshipping two gods.
Listen to voices of ancient kings, queens and gods as they share stories about the places you’ll see in the Temple during a walking tour, followed by a show around the Divine Lake. This show is operated in Karnak Temple in Luxor during the evening, lasting for just under an hour.
Adult Price: $47.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 10
Disembark Luxor – Cairo (2 Nights)
We disembark at Luxor, Connect With Locals' as you enjoy a traditional 'Be My Guest' bite to eat of freshly baked bread with honey and mint tea. Explore the fascinating complex of mortuary temples and tombs, including Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings. We take a return flight to Cairo where we'll enjoy an evening at leisure to soak up the buzzing atmosphere for which the city is famous. This evening consider an evening meal on board a floating restaurant with some lively Egyptian entertainment.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Ramses Hilton
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 11
Cairo Sightseeing
Your sightseeing tour through Cairo will include a visit to the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Old Cairo, see the ancient Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque and the Egyptian Museum.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
Optional Experience
Great Adventures Certified Dive
If you already have a dive certification, we will provide an experienced dive guide to ensure maximum enjoyment and safety and guide you to the best sites. Proof of certification is required C-card / log book. (Certified diving is subject to availability on day of travel)
Adult Price: $119.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Day 12
Depart Cairo
Our expedition at its end, take a transfer to the airport for your onward journey.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip
Book with your travel director when you travel
Available on day 2
Nautilus Aviation
Take a scenic flight over the Great Barrier Reef - spectacular! Prices from:
Adult Price: $189.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 6
Traditional Nubian Village Visit
We'll take a motorboat along the Nile, passing by rocky formations and islands which are nature reserves. Arriving at a riverside Nubian Village, you'll see the traditional way of life and visit one of the typical houses.
Adult Price: $30.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 6
Philae Temple Sound And Light Performance
Join us for a short boat ride to Philae Island, located between the old and new Aswan Dams, where you’ll have a short tour. We’ll then seat you in a Roman style theatre for a retelling of the perennial Nile flood, and of the goddesses Isis and Hathor, to whose worship the temple was originally dedicated. Approx 50 mins.
Adult Price: $47.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 7
Abu Simbel Adventure
This four-hour excursion includes a flight to Abu Simbel, site of the Temple of Ramses II with his four great statues. You’ll also see statues of Queen Nefertari on the facade of the Temple of Hathor. 75 minutes will be spent at Abu Simbel - the remainder will be travel time. This price is subject to Airline fluctuations, hence the recent increase.
Adult Price: $341.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 9
Sound And Light Show At Karnak Temple
Listen to voices of ancient kings, queens and gods as they share stories about the places you’ll see in the Temple during a walking tour, followed by a show around the Divine Lake. This show is operated in Karnak Temple in Luxor during the evening, lasting for just under an hour.
Adult Price: $47.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Available on day 11
Great Adventures Certified Dive
If you already have a dive certification, we will provide an experienced dive guide to ensure maximum enjoyment and safety and guide you to the best sites. Proof of certification is required C-card / log book. (Certified diving is subject to availability on day of travel)
Adult Price: $119.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
SIGHTSEEING TOUR with a Local Specialist in Luxor and Cairo
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VISIT the temples of Karnak, Luxor Museum, the temple dedicated to Goddess Hathor at Dendera, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, the Temple at Kom-Ombo, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
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VIEW the Step Pyramid in Sakkara, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island, the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo
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SEE the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, the Sound and Light show in Giza
Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Seven-night luxury Nile Cruise
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Return flight from Cairo to Luxor
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Optional Experiences and free time
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All porterage and restaurant gratuities
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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An expert Travel Director and professional Driver
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Escorted by one of Trafalgar's English-speaking Egyptologists / Travel Directors
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All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
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Handcrafted Highlights
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VIP entry to many sights
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Excellent itinery-would not change anything. Abu Simbel is a must! We enjoyed everything on the cruise-the service, the food, the excursions, the entertainment.
Our Trafalgar trip was amazing-very well organized with excellent service everywhere. Our tour guide, Hany Yousuf was the best. He was very knowledgeable and made our entire trip extremely interesting-we couldn't have asked for any one better. He also went above and beyond to make this trip memorable for us. Every single optional excursion was worth it. Abu Simbel was awe-inspiring and should not be missed. All-in-all-an incredible trip.
Nile river cruise is spectacular. Visiting Egypt's ancient historical wonders is awe inspiring. Obviously, Pyramids and Sphinx are well known and spectacular. Abu Simbel temple is unbelievable. Konark and Luxor temples and the Sphinx avenue between them is wonderful. Valley of the kings is a great site to visit with many tombs and then the Hatshepsut temple is fascinating. The Nile river, the fertile lands on both sides of the river, and then the unforgiving desert immediately following the green vegetation display a contrasting and unmatched landscape. Our tour director is extremely knowledgeable and friendly person. It was really a pleasurable trip.
Tour itinerary is great. Tour director is excellent. Egypt is a great country with lots of history and interesting landscape. Nile river and fertile lands on the banks of the river is surrounded by desert, contrasting landscape. And above all, the rich history of Egypt with pyramids, temples and other ancient architecture. Nile river cruise is spectacular. Crew of the river boat provided excellent service.
Everything was great. Our guide, Hany Atta, was really knowledgeable and very fun. The boat on the Nile was nice and the food was the best I have ever eaten. The itinerary was wonderful. I feel we saw all the great sights of Egypt.
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The tour/sailing on the Nile was enhanced by the entire boat staff. Our meals were varied and wonderful, prepared by persons that appeared to enjoy food presentation. The entertainment was fun and all staff made everyone feel important.
The trip to Egypt was a trip of a lifetime. Our travel guide was caring and quite entertaining, given the fact that he had many personalities to deal with. The only parts of the entire trip that were BAD were the flights to and from Cairo from US. No Senior Citizen should have to endure the long, longer, cramped method of transport. Easier, comfortable, affordable, shorter flights would make life easier and more enjoyable to persons like myself and traveling friends.
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Room Type: Triple rooms are not available on this trip.
Please note: Cruise itineraries on the Nile may vary occasionally according to seasonal circumstances. Visits to sights and highlights will not be affected.
Important Visa Information: Visas are required for this trip. Please check with your Travel Agent when making your reservation to assess your requirements.
Internal Flight: The above prices include return internal airfare from Cairo to Luxor and are accurate as of July 2019. One piece of hold luggage is restricted to 23kg/50lb.
Special Rate Solo Rooming: Departures 02 June and 01 December 2020 and 05 January 2021 include 20 – 100% discount on our standard single supplement.
Unless otherwise stated, trip prices are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and reflect applicable discount. Discounts are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice.
Trip prices are correct at the time of the products going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking. All trip information is correct at time of trips going live, however are subject to change - please confirm all details at time of booking.
Twin-share option not available for trips to South America, Costa Rica, Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, South Africa, Kenya & Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia or for any holiday & cruise combination, or in Asia and Eastern Mediterranean except Highlights of Turkey (without cruise) & Best of Turkey. It's also not available on Small Group trips. Guided Vacations included in this restriction are Newfoundland and Labrador (DNLA) as well as Panama, the Canal & Beyond (LPAN).
For trips that are part of our Guaranteed Room Share, please note that there is a no smoking policy in all shared rooms. Solo travel is not accepted on guided Family Experiences holidays unless travelling as part of a family group.
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