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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.
Deals, savings and exclusive private touring options available, plus if you need a different date or itinerary change we can create a custom trip. Contact us for more details >>
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.
Deals, savings and exclusive private touring options available, plus if you need a different date or itinerary change we can create a custom trip. Contact us for more details >>
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
Sound And Light Amongst The Pyramids
Take an unforgettable trip to the marvellous site of the Pyramids and Sphinx, illuminated against the night sky, where you'll hear the story of the ancient days of the Pharaohs accompanied by a haunting musical score.
Adult Price: $47.00*
* 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: $343.00*
* 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
Dinner, Belly Dancing And Nile Cruise
Join us for a two hour cruise along the Nile river on a luxurious ship. You’ll be treated to dinner onboard and be entertained with a belly dancing show. During Ramadan there will be no alcohol or belly dancers.
Adult Price: $75.00*
* 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
Sound And Light Amongst The Pyramids
Take an unforgettable trip to the marvellous site of the Pyramids and Sphinx, illuminated against the night sky, where you'll hear the story of the ancient days of the Pharaohs accompanied by a haunting musical score.
Adult Price: $47.00*
* 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: $343.00*
* 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
Dinner, Belly Dancing And Nile Cruise
Join us for a two hour cruise along the Nile river on a luxurious ship. You’ll be treated to dinner onboard and be entertained with a belly dancing show. During Ramadan there will be no alcohol or belly dancers.
Adult Price: $75.00*
* 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.
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About this trip
About this trip
What's included
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11 nights
Accommodation
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25 Meals
11 breakfasts, 7 cruise lunches, 7 cruise dinners
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On-trip Transport
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Sightseeing highlights
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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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Wonders of Ancient Egypt trip reviews
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Rhea Divinagracia-Chen in Atlanta, GAMy Account Icon
Perfect! It would’ve been quite impossible to explore this place without our awesome Travel Director who has the knowledge, experience & enthusiasm to share the rich culture of Egypt. Thank you for sharing them with us & making this trip unforgettable!
Service was excellent in the hotels and river ship. Our travel guide was terrific--a wealth of knowledge, attentiveness and caring. The itinerary was comprehensive and introduced us to a wide variety of experiences.
We had a wonderful experience on our Wonders of Egypt tour. Our guide, Mohamed, was caring and attentive to all of our needs. He made sure that we learned as much as we could that was of interest to us. His knowledge of Egyptian history, culture, hieroglyphics, and specifically the Pharaohs and Gods made everything come to life for us. The food and service on our river ship was excellent! We couldn't have been more satisfied! What great memories we'll always have from this truly satisfying adventure!
Everything went smooth. Trafalgar arranged for our covid test and it was very smooth. All the attractions and monuments were covered in good details with educated guides.
It was a wonderful experience, skeptical at the beginning of the trip due to COVID restrictions but ended up being enjoyable and exciting at the end. No regrets, will do it all over again.
There is so much to see in Egypt. The great pyramids at Giza, the Sphinx, the Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbal, the temples at Luxor and the Avenue of the Sphynxes. We also visited some smaller temples I hadn’t heard of before which were so very beautiful. I expected to see wonderful sights and learn a lot but the trip was so much more than I ever expected. Thank you!
I had a wonderful time in Egypt. Our guide was so well informed and such a nice person. Everywhere we visited was so much more than I thought it would be (and I expected it to be fantastic)! I was awestruck. Thank you to all the Trafalgar team and to my great travel agent at Vacations To Go!
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). Does not apply to trips operated by Inspiring Journeys & our Mini-stays.
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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What is an Active Trip? This is an "Active" lifestyle itinerary, with walks and hikes most days. Hikes will range from easy/moderate to strenuous. No technical climbing skills are required but a reasonable level of fitness is required to make the trip more enjoyable. Understanding that not all people want to hike at the same pace or even on the same trail we will, where possible, host map orientation and then let everyone disperse to enjoy the trails best suited to them.
What to Pack Guests should bring lightweight hiking shoes or boots, broad brimmed sun hats, sunglasses, layered clothing, reusable water bottle(s), a hiking day pack and hiking poles (optional)
Weather & Altitude While the itinerary is laid out below, we are at the mercy of the weather and so reserve the right to adjust the program as necessary. Please keep in mind that the higher elevations and possible variations in weather and temperature can increase the perceived level of difficulty of our activities. Elevation ranges up to 9,000 feet for Utah’s Mighty Five and up to 11,000 feet for California High Country Adventure.
Everyone reacts differently to altitude and so if you do have any health issues you should check with your doctor that this trip is suitable for you.
