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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

Group Size & Activity Level

Average 16 people, Balanced

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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About this trip

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

Ancient Wonders of the Nile - Small Group trip reviews

Overall Trip Rating

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161,757 reviews

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93% of reviewers would recommend to a friend.

Laura Duron

5/5

Reviewed on 10/16/2026 21:19:03

Excellent service. We had an excellent bus driver and our travel director was amazing. The

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Trusted Customer

3/5

Reviewed on 10/16/2026 13:55:04

We were about two weeks early for great autumn colors. The director really only engaged the

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"Trip of a life, the scale of the natural beauty was......................."

Susmita Som

3.5/5

Reviewed on 10/16/2026 13:52:20

Service is quite ok. The very first day I got there early in the morning and waited on the sofa for

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Trusted Customer

3/5

Reviewed on 10/16/2026 13:40:42

It covered the highlights of Iceland.

"Above and Beyond"

Melany Whittaker

4/5

Reviewed on 10/16/2026 13:30:35

Our tour guide and full time bus driver were amazing.. At no time did we question the driver's

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Trusted Customer

4.5/5

Reviewed on 10/16/2026 00:26:46

Margherita was so lovely and accommodating to every single person!! She did everything she could to

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"Stephen and Glen Made the Experience!"

Trusted Customer

5/5

Reviewed on 10/16/2026 00:24:03

Stephen and Glen were professional, efficient, and always on time, while also being incredibly

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Brenda McClung

5/5

Reviewed on 10/15/2026 23:00:04

We had such an awesome tour director named Fiona. She was incredible.

David Deliso

5/5

Reviewed on 10/15/2026 22:59:25

"Loved our Italy Tour!!"

Angie and Jason Hammond

4.5/5

Reviewed on 10/15/2026 21:59:18

We recently did the 13 day Splendours of Italy tour with Costsaver. The tour itself was great,

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