Treat yourself to a truly remarkable Egypt Holiday Tour, where a journey of discovery blends seamlessly with a lifestyle of luxury. Explore the only remaining one of the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World, the Giza pyramids, and then visit the fabulous Egyptian Museum, home to wonderfully preserved mummies. Travel to Aswan and board a luxury Nile River cruise to Luxor; stop along the way; take in the sights of Edfu then set sail for Esna.

Savor the moment as you stroll through the ruins of Karnak, an ancient temple complex that took 2000 years to complete; marvel at the splendor of Luxor Temple and much more befor you return to Cairo for your flight home.

The Egypt Holiday Tour runs every Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday.

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8 Day Egypt Holiday Tour

Cairo and Nile River Cruise

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Itinerary

Day 1: Touch down in the Land of the Pharaohs

When you book a tour with us you are never alone, so when you arrive in Cairo for your Egypt Holiday Tour, one of our representatives will meet you at Cairo International Airport. You will then be driven to the Meridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa where you’ll be spending your first night in Cairo.

Once at the hotel, you’ll be assisted with check in and our tour manager will discuss your itinerary with you. You’ll be offered a free “Welcome” drink, and then you will have the rest of the day to yourself.

Day 2: Giza Pyramids/Egyptian Museum

After breakfast at your hotel, enjoy a fascinating trip to the Egyptian Museum and an unforgettable visit the Pyramids of Giza; the great Sphinx and more. Marvel at one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; have the opportunity to enjoy a camel ride, and break for a tasty lunch in a local restaurant.

Once the sun dips below the horizon, transfer to the Giza railway station for a sleeper train to Aswan; enjoy dinner, and spend the night in your private berth on the train.

Day 3: Arrive in Aswan and board your Nile cruise

On day 3 of your Egypt Holiday Tour, once again, a tour manager will be at Aswan station when you arrive, and you’ll be taken to check in on board your magnificent Nile cruise ship. With that out of the way, you’ll be taking to visit the world famous Aswan High Dam and the awesome Temple of Philae which is devoted to the two goddesses Isis and Hathor.

End the sightseeing at the largest known ancient obelisk, located in the northern region of the stone quarries of ancient Egypt, the Unfinished Obelisk. Enjoy a fabulous dinner on board the ship, and overnight in Aswan.

Day 4: Let the sailing begin

Wake up and enjoy an on board breakfast as you sail to Kom Ombo to visit the amazing Kom Ombo Temple, then set sail for Edfu; enjoy lunch on board and visit the best-preserved cult temple in all of Egypt, the Temple of Horus in Edfu. Sip on afternoon tea as you sail to Esna; enjoy a fine dinner and overnight on board.

Day 5: Luxor here we come

Have breakfast on board while you sail to Luxor. Your time in Luxor will unforgettable: explore the royal cemetery for 62 Pharaohs, Valley of the Kings, walk through the awe inspiring Hatshepsut Temple, and end your sightseeing day with a brief stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Enjoy lunch; afternoon tea and dinner on board where you’ll also be spending the night.

Day 6: Luxor Sightseeing

Enjoy breakfast aboard the ship before disembarkation, and then you will be accompanied by your guide and driver to visit Karnak Temple complex and the Luxor Temple on the East bank of the River Nile.

Later you will be transferred to Luxor railway station to board the sleeper train back to Cairo. Have your dinner and a good night’s rest on board sleeper train (private compartment with twin beds).

Day 7: Cairo your way

When you arrive in Cairo on day 7 of your Egypt holiday tour you will again be met at the station, and then taken to your hotel. After check-in, the tour manager will leave, and you will have the day to yourself. Relax in the hotel; swim in the pool, or go out and explore the fascinating city.

Day 8: Final Departure

Like all good things, your Egypt Holiday Tour must end too, but before you head to the airport, first enjoy a nice breakfast at your hotel. A tour consultant will be there to get to the airport on time, and to thank you sincerely for trusting us with your travel needs. Have a safe journey home.

The Egypt Holiday Tour begins every Saturday, Monday and Wednesday.

What is Included

Inclusions – What is included in your Egypt Holiday Tour:

Meet and assist with arrivals and departures
All transfers to/from airport, station, hotel & cruise
All hotel accommodation
Accommodation on 5-Star Nile cruise on full board basis
Rail travel on sleeper train for 2 nights on half-board basis.
All sightseeing tours mentioned in the Egypt Holiday Tour itinerary
Lunch during Cairo tour
An English Egyptologist guide (other languages also available)
Entrance fees to all attraction mentioned in the itinerary
All transfers in a modern air-conditioned vehicle, including private driver
Portage when needed
Free mobile phone during your stay (charged) good for about 30 minutes in local calls, or 2 minutes in international calls

Exclusions – What is not included in your Egypt Holiday Tour:

Any optional tours not mentioned in the Egypt Holiday Tour itinerary
Drinks and any personal expenses
Entrance fees to special archaeological sites like such as the Mummies Room at the Egyptian Museum- Inside one of the Pyramids – Tutankhamen Tomb at Valley of the King

Note: Sleeper Trains in Egypt are designed and equipped to meet Egyptian Railway Authority standards, rather than international standards. The average journey from Cairo to Aswan on a sleeper train takes 14 hours. As an alternative, visitors can opt for a domestic flight which involves a supplement fee of $165 per person.

Price

Accommodation Plan

Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel & Spa
Crown Empress Nile Cruise

Price per 1 person	May to September	October to April
Triple Room (min. 3 pax)	$967	$1029
Double (min. 2 pax)	$999	$1059
Solo (1 pax only)	$1449	$1569

Prices for our 8-Day Egypt Holiday Tour are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of April 2020, except during the Christmas, New Year, and Easter holidays.