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A tale of a great emperor and beautiful queen are the highlights of this journey past temples, tombs and antiquities, cruising the mighty river Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Follow the frenetic pace of Cairo, and imagine Alexander the Great and Cleopatra’s great Alexandria, today Egypt’s cultural capital.
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 >>
A tale of a great emperor and beautiful queen are the highlights of this journey past temples, tombs and antiquities, cruising the mighty river Nile from Luxor to Aswan. Follow the frenetic pace of Cairo, and imagine Alexander the Great and Cleopatra’s great Alexandria, today Egypt’s cultural capital.
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 >>
Your encounter with Egypt’s ancient past begins in its capital, Cairo. On arrival, transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Ramses Hilton
Day 2
Discover Colourful Cairo
Enjoy a guided tour of the Egyptian Museum, home of King Tutankhamun’s priceless treasures. View one of the seven wonders of the ancient world − the Great Pyramids at Giza, including the Pyramid of Cheops and the Sphinx.
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.
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
Fly to Aswan and Embark on Your Nile Cruise
We fly to Aswan this morning, where we'll have an opportunity to visit the High Dam before travelling by motorboat to the Temple of Isis on the Island of Philae. Then board a felucca and sail around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island and see the Aga Khan Mausoleum.
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 fluctions, hence the recent increase.
Adult Price: $341.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
Optional Experience
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.
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 4
Journey to Ancient Kom-Ombo
Spend the morning relaxing on your Nile cruise or consider joining an Optional Experience to see the amazing Temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. This afternoon, we’ll visit the Temple of Kom-Ombo, dedicated to two gods, before returning to our boat for an evening celebration of Egypt’s culture and cuisine.
Set sail early for Luxor on the banks of the Nile. Here you’ll have time to visit the Luxor Museum and see an astounding collection of archaeological treasures, including items from Tutankhamun’s tomb.
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 6
Disembark and Fly to Cairo
Visit Luxor's ancient Great Temple today before Ancient Thebes takes centre stage as you explore its iconic Valley of the Kings and Luxor’s West Bank, Connect With Locals as you enjoy a traditional Be My Guest experience with freshly baked bread, honey and mint tea before exploring the archaeological paradise that is Luxor's West Bank. Marvel at the Colossi of Memnon, the Karnak Temple Complex and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple before your flight to Cairo.
Trip Summary Accomodation IconHotel - Ramses Hilton
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest
Day 7
Onwards to Amazing Alexandria
Journey to the port city of Alexandria, stopping en route at the Coptic Monasteries at Wadi el Natrun (if open). Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant, serving local dishes in an unforgettable seaside setting.
Delve into the treasures of Alexander the Great’s once-prosperous Mediterranean city. Tour the Roman Amphitheatre and Pompey’s Pillar at the ancient acropolis. Visit the Kom El Shoqafa Catacomb and the National Museum, then drive back to Cairo.
We say a fond farewell to Egypt at the end of our journey. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
Trip Summary Meals IconIncluded Meals - Breakfast
All optional experiences for this trip
Book with your travel director when you travel
Available on day 2
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.
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 3
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 fluctions, 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 3
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 3
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 5
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.
All Optional Experiences
The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change.
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What's included
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8 nights
Accommodation
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16 Meals
1 Be My Guest, 1 Regional Dinner, 3 Dinners, 3 Lunches, 8 Breakfasts
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On-trip Transport
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Included Highlights that will delight you
Connect With Locals
Enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest encounter on the banks of the Nile where your hosts, the El Boerey family, will share their stories about family life in a typical Luxor village. Savour a local culinary tradition of warm mint tea and freshly baked local bread with honey.
Sightseeing highlights
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Explore Cairo and Luxor with a Local Specialist
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Visit the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, the Temples of Kom-Ombo, the temples of Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, Luxor Museum, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Coptic Monasteries in Alexandria
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View the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Roman Theatre in Alexandria
Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
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Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
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Flight from Luxor to Cairo
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Flight from Cairo to Aswan
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Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
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Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
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Optional Experiences and free time
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The services of a professional English speaking Egyptologist / Travel Director throughout your journey
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Three-night luxury Nile Cruise
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Assam was a great tour leader. He made the most out of the difficult transition during the Covid pandemic to accommodate returning tourists. The hotels during the tour were good. The Nile cruise ship was that was used for the tour (Blue Shadow II) was definitely struggling to get back on its feet. The food was low quality, service was sketchy and the crew was somewhat confused.
Trafalgar's service was efficient, responsive and everything went really well. Our tour guide, Mohammed was outstanding. His expertise, high level organisation and communication skills contributed to making the experience both terrific and memorable
Should have had something scheduled for us on the first night and on the last day. Other Trafalgar tours had these and it helps with group camarderie and future contact.
The drivers were excellent. The local specialist Abdul was attentive and great in airport pick up and drop off. The hotels were excellent and the sites we visited were fabulous; memories for a lifetime. This tour was not as good as previous ones we have taken to Greece and Spain. I don't think we would have come back to Trafalgar if this had been our first one. We were dropped off at the hotel on arrival and were on our own in a strange place - usually there was a welcome dinner or reception. No name tags like previous tours. We did not receive luggage tags. There was not farewell dinner - we did not get to say good bye to all our companions. The tour director was very knowledgable but did not share enough information - we had to ask for explanations too often. He also was very short with people who had ?'s;. there is a polite way of asking someone to wait until he was finished with his explanation. He was right though in being critical of one couple who continually held the group up at out site visits
Please note: Cruise itineraries on the Nile may vary occasionally according to seasonal circumstances. Visits to sights and highlights will not be affected.
Internal Flight: Trip prices include internal airfares.
Travel to Egypt often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1
Room Type: Triple rooms are not available on this trip.
Shared Rooming: Room Share is not available on this trip.
Special Rate Solo Rooming: Departures 04 June 2022, 06 August 2022, 03 December 2022, 10 December 2022 and 14 January 2023 will include 20 – 100% discount on our standard single supplement.
Festive Meals: The 24 December and 31 December departures will toast New Year's Eve in Cairo. We have arranged festive meals for these departures that may replace one of the included meals featured in the itinerary.
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.
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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 traveling as part of a family group.
Travel to Europe often requires an overnight flight. Please arrange your flights to arrive on or before day 1.
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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.
