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Ancient Wonders of the Nile - Small Group

9-day Small Group tour of Egypt featuring Cairo’s highlights and a dahabiyya cruise along the Nile

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When do you want to travel?

Travel & Accommodation

9 days, 1 country and 9 cities

8 nights accommodation

Meals

8 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners

Activity Level

Balanced

Group Size

Average 16 people

Itinerary

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From Cairo to Cruising the Nile: Egypt's River Route

Travel through Egypt on a Small Group tour, splitting your time between Cairo and a multi-day cruise on the Nile aboard a traditional dahabiyya. Explore Cairo, from the Saladin Citadel and Alabaster Mosque to the Hanging Church and the Great Pyramids of Giza, and a visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum. Fly to Luxor to see the Valley of the Kings and sail to Edfu, Kom Ombo and Philae Temple. Along the way, meet artisans at a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience and enjoy dinner on a private Nile island.

How you’ll travel

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Guided in comfort, with elevated touches at every turn.

4 & 5-star hotel and overnight cruise stays

Top-rated dining, from farm-to-table to local restaurants

Business class coach with extended leg room, cruise travel and select flights

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Day By Day Itinerary

9-day itinerary from Cairo to Cairo visiting 1 Country and 9 Cities.

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What's included?

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Our highly-skilled Travel Director and certified Egyptologist will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.

Air-conditioned coach with onboard washroom

We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with a local specialty representing the destination.

4 night Nile cruise aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, on either MS Medea, MS Miriam, MS Giselle, MS La Boheme or similar. Please note that gratuities are not included for the Travel Director, Nile Cruise staff, Drivers and Airport Escorts.

Included economy class flights between Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo with transfers between airports and hotels.

Complimentary transfers from/to Cairo Airport are available on arrival and departure days, or with additional accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.

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Ancient Wonders of the Nile - Small Group trip reviews

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Overall Trip Rating

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160,963 reviews

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93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

"Iberian Cities Tour"

Gavin Hebert

4/5

Reviewed on 10/08/2026 15:06:23

Service was good. As I said, I appreciated the team picking up our luggage to our hotel rooms for

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"Nice"

Nancy Sudlow

5/5

Reviewed on 10/08/2026 14:57:20

*Personal information removed by Feefo* was helpful and informative. He always tried to let us know

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"Colours of Sicily! Incredible food and vibrant towns."

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/08/2026 14:54:43

This is our third trip with Trafalgar. We have had great tour directors, and let's not forget the

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"Italy Bellissimo perfect first time trip."

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/08/2026 14:44:51

Tour director *Personal information removed by Feefo* & Driver were great. They went above and

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"Balkan Adventure"

Gail

4/5

Reviewed on 10/08/2026 14:43:19

*Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information removed by Feefo* were very

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Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/08/2026 13:56:49

The bus was on time as stated. We got to see everything as advertised. The days were full but that

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"Ireland the land of the greens"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/08/2026 13:54:09

Good service. Hotel choices were also good. Its a great trip. The tour guide *Personal information

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"Vacationing In Italy"

James Blatsos

5/5

Reviewed on 10/08/2026 13:53:01

The service was good. *Personal information removed by Feefo* was a great tour guide. The tour was

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Trusted Customer

4/5

Reviewed on 10/08/2026 13:50:19

I thought the itinerary was GREAT! *Personal information removed by Feefo* and *Personal information

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Trusted Customer

4.5/5

Reviewed on 10/08/2026 13:48:38

Excellent Maybe could have been a day or so longer as the pace , up early and only arriving late to

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