15-Day Luxury Holiday to Egypt – Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor & Nile Cruise

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Cairo - Alexandria - Cairo - Luxor - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan - Abu Simbel - Cairo - Fayoum - Cairo

Duration15 days / 14 nights
Travel styleClassical
DeparturesEvery day
From$5,949 pp

Overview

A 15-day trip through Cairo, Alexandria, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel and Fayoum with a 4-night Nile cruise. Highlights include Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Valley Temple.

Days 1–3 in Cairo: Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Saqqara. Day 4 in Alexandria: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Day 5 in Cairo: El Alamein Military Museum and Commonwealth War Cemetery. Days 6–7 in Luxor: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings and Temple of Hatshepsut. Day 8 on the Nile: Temple of Horus at Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple. Day 9 in Aswan: Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Day 10 in Abu Simbel: Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel. Day 11 in Aswan: Abu Simbel Temples. Days 12–13 in Cairo: Citadel of Salah El Din, Mohamed Ali Mosque, Khan El Khalili Bazaar and Grand Egyptian Museum. Day 14 in Fayoum: Wadi el-Hitan (Valley of the Whales). Day 15 in Cairo.

Travel between cities is by domestic flights. Guiding, transfers and entrance fees are included, with our team on hand throughout.

Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive Cairo

Arrive in Cairo. Our representative meets you at the airport and drives you to your hotel. Free time in Cairo to relax or add an optional excursion. Overnight in Cairo.

Day 2 Giza Pyramids, Great Sphinx & Saqqara

With your guide, visit Great Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Valley Temple and Saqqara. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 3 Cairo, Wadi El Natrun & Alexandria

With your guide, visit Wadi El Natrun Monasteries and Qaitbay Fort photo stop. Overnight in Alexandria. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 4 Alexandria City Tour

With your guide, visit Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar and Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Overnight in Alexandria. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 5 El Alamein & Return to Cairo

With your guide, visit El Alamein Military Museum and Commonwealth War Cemetery. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 6 Fly to Luxor, East Bank Tour & Nile Cruise Embarkation

Fly to Luxor. With your guide, visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 7 Luxor West Bank & Sail to Edfu

Sail on to Edfu. With your guide, visit Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 8 Edfu & Kom Ombo Temples

With your guide, visit Temple of Horus at Edfu and Kom Ombo Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 9 Aswan Sightseeing

With your guide, visit Aswan High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Overnight on board. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 10 Disembark, Transfer to Abu Simbel & Sound and Light Show

Check out of the boat after breakfast. With your guide, visit Sound and Light Show at Abu Simbel. Evening Sound and Light show. Overnight in Abu Simbel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.

Day 11 Abu Simbel Temples & Return to Aswan

Travel to Aswan. With your guide, visit Abu Simbel Temples. Overnight in Aswan. Meals: Breakfast.

Day 12 Fly to Cairo, Citadel & Khan El Khalili

Fly to Cairo. With your guide, visit Citadel of Salah El Din, Mohamed Ali Mosque and Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 13 Grand Egyptian Museum

With your guide, visit Grand Egyptian Museum. Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 14 Fayoum Oasis & Wadi El Hitan

With your guide, visit Wadi el-Hitan (Valley of the Whales). Overnight in Cairo. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Day 15 Depart Cairo

Transfer to the airport for your flight home. Meals: Breakfast.

What's included

Included

  • Meet and assist services upon arrival and departure
  • Airport assistance throughout the tour
  • Private airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • 6 nights accommodation in Cairo with breakfast
  • 2 nights accommodation in Alexandria with breakfast
  • 4 nights on a 5-star Nile Cruise with full board
  • 1 night accommodation in Abu Simbel with breakfast and dinner
  • 1 night accommodation in Aswan with breakfast
  • Domestic economy flights: Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
  • Private sightseeing in Cairo, Alexandria, El Alamein, and Aswan
  • Shared sightseeing during the Nile Cruise
  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout
  • Entrance fees to all listed attractions
  • Meals as specified in the itinerary
  • Private transportation throughout the tour
  • All service charges and applicable taxes

Not included

  • International flights
  • Egypt Entry Visa
  • Travel insurance
  • Optional excursions and activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Beverages during meals
  • Gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff
  • Any services not specifically mentioned in the itinerary

Prices

Price per person sharing a double or twin room, in US dollars.

Option / seasonTripleDoublePer Solo TravelerDouble room
Golden – Summer (MAY-SEP)$5,949$5,979$9,929–
Golden – Winter (OCT-APR)$6,899$6,929$11,519–
Diamond – Summer (MAY-SEP)$7,335–$12,525$7,365
Diamond – Winter (OCT-APR)$8,653–$14,599$8,687

Where you stay

Golden: Amwaj Livingstone Nile Cruise, DWA Nile Cruise, Hyatt Regency Cairo West Hotel, Movenpick Aswan Hotel, Movenpick Lotus, Rixos Alexandria Hotel, Seti Abu Simbel Lake Resort, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino, Sofitel El Gezirah Cairo Hotel, Sonesta Nuba Aswan Hotel, Steigenberger Cecil Hotel Alexandria, Triumph Luxury Hotel or similar. Diamond: Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria At San Stefano, Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence, Hilton Heliopolis, Movenpick Aswan Hotel, Movenpick Sun Ray Nile Cruise, Seti Abu Simbel Lake Resort, Sonesta Nuba Aswan Hotel, Sonesta St George Nile Cruise or similar.

Prices are confirmed with your final quote. International flights are not included.

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