17 Day Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour
Set your mind free with a 17-Day Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour that comes complete with an all-inclusive 5-Star Nile cruise. Enjoy the wonders of Ancient Egypt; the charm of Morocco, and the unspoiled wilderness of Kenya where an abundance of wildlife still roams across the African plains. When you want to experience antiquity you head to Egypt; when you want to experience culture you head to Morocco, and when you want to experience wildlife you head to Kenya. Now you can do all three in a single vacation with our Egypt and Africa tours.
With non-stop sightseeing; luxurious accommodation; expert English speaking guides, and clean and modern transport every step of the way, you can be sure that this is the sort of travel experience holiday dreams are made of.
Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour
DAY 1 – Arrive in Cairo for your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour
When you land in Cairo, your personal tour manager will meet you at the airport; he will assist you in every way possible, and then, along with one of our drivers, you will be taken to the hotel where you will be staying while you are in Cairo.
On arrival at the hotel, you will be assisted with check-in; a pick-up time for the following day will be confirmed, and then you will have the rest of the day to yourself. You can relax at the hotel, or go out to do a bit of exploring on your own.
DAY 2 – Full Day Tour in Cairo
Your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour really kicks off in all earnest today. After enjoying a fantastic breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up by your private guide and driver, and you will head to the Giza Plateau to see Egypt’s 3 most iconic pyramids, the pyramids of pharaohs Cheops, Chefren and Mykerinus. You will also visit the famous Sphinx statue as well as the Valley Temple. After your visit, you will be taken for lunch at a good nearby restaurant.
After enjoying your lunch, you will visit the Egyptian Museum in the heart of Cairo. This museum which houses roughly a quarter of a million different artifacts must surely be one of the most fascinating museums you are ever likely to visit. Be sure to check out the Treasures Room while you are here, because is where you can see the vast collection of artifacts that were recovered from the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the 1920s.
With the day nearing an end, you will round off your tour with a visit to Cairo’s famous Khan El Khalili bazaar which has seen vendors trading their wares ever since the bazaar was first created back in the 14th century. This is certainly not your average sort of bazaar or market, and it is often said that no trip to Cairo is complete without a visit to Khan El Khalili.
Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel where you will be staying for one more night before you leave Cairo in the morning.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 3 – Nile Cruise Check-In at Luxor and Luxor East Bank Tour
The 3rd day of your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour is the day you will be joining your Nile Cruise at Luxor, so shortly after breakfast, at the time that was confirmed with you yesterday, your tour manager will arrive and you will be escorted to the airport when you will board a domestic flight to Luxor. On arrival at Luxor Airport, you will once again be met by one of our tour representatives, and you will then be taken to board your luxurious Nile River cruise ship.
Shortly after have boarded and checked in, lunch will be served, and then you will enjoy a visit to the Karnak Temple complex, and also to Luxor Temple. Both of these ancient sites are located on Luxor’s East Bank, and both are attractions you really would not want to miss.
Finally, after your afternoon visit to the temples, you will return to the ship and you will be served your first delicious onboard dinner. This night will be spent on board the ship, on the water at Luxor.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 4 – West Bank Monuments and Leisure Cruise to Edfu
Wake up and enjoy a wonderful breakfast while gazing out over the water, and then it will be time for some more unforgettable sightseeing, this time on Luxor’s West Bank.
Your first stop will be at Valley of the Kings, an ancient necropolis that once served as the final resting place for royals and nobles. More than 60 tombs have been discovered here, including the most famous tomb of all, that of the boy king, Tutankhamen.
Moving on from here, you will then pay a visit to the indescribable mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut. This entire temple was carved out of the surrounding cliffs, and today it is one of Egypt’s most visited ancient sites.
Finally, as you make your way make to the ship, you will also enjoy a brief visit to the famous Colossi of Memnon.
With your West Bank tour now over, it will be time for you to board the ship, and then shortly after you have had lunch, it will begin sailing towards Edfu. Enjoy a nice leisurely dinner and a good night’s sleep on board the ship, on the water at Edfu.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 5 – Leisure Cruise to Aswan with Edfu and Kom Ombo Excursions
The 5th day of your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour once again begins with another hearty breakfast, after which you will leave the ship to see the Edfu Temple of Horus; by far Egypt’s best-preserved Ptolemaic Temple.
After your visit to the temple, you will board the cruise ship, and it will sail to Kom Ombo where you will enjoy another excursion, this time to the Kom Ombo Temple of Sobek. This is actually two temples in one, with one half dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and the other half to Horus the falcon-headed god.
Return to the ship after your tour and enjoy a delicious lunch out on the water while you are cruising to Aswan. Dinner will be served in the early evening, and you will be spending this night of your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour on the water at Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 6 – Aswan Monuments Tour and Relaxation Time
Enjoy breakfast on the ship, and then it will be time for some sightseeing in Aswan, with your first stop being at the awe-inspiring Aswan High Dam.
Next, you will make your way to the northern region of Ancient Egypt’s stone quarries where you will be able to see the Unfinished Obelisk which is the largest such obelisk ever discovered.
Today, the best has well and truly been saved for last, and this will immediately become apparent when you visit the most amazing Temple of Philae which was moved in its entirety in order to save it when the water level of Lake Nasser starting to rise following the completion of the Aswan High Dam.
Finally, you will return to the ship in time for lunch and then enjoy the remainder of the afternoon as you wish. Once again, dinner will be served on board the vessel in the evening, and you will spend the last night of your magical Nile River cruise on the boat while it is tied up at Aswan.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
DAY 7 – Fly Back to Cairo for your Last Night in Egypt
Shortly after you have had your breakfast, you will check-out and disembark from the vessel, after which you will be taken to the airport for your flight back to Cairo. You will of course be met at the airport in Cairo when you land, and then you will be taken to the hotel where you will be staying for your last night in the country. Check-in at the hotel, and then enjoy the rest of the day as you wish exploring your favorite Cairo attractions.
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 8 – Fly to Casablanca for the Next Phase of your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and then at the appropriate time you will need to check-out so that we can get you to the airport in time for you flight to Morocco and the next exciting phase of your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour.
When you land at the airport in Casablanca, one of our tour representatives will meet you at the airport, and then you will be transferred to your hotel, and you will have the rest of the day to yourself.
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 9 – Casablanca Tour and Transfer to Marrakech
The 9th day of your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour, and your first one in Morocco once again begins with a good breakfast at your hotel, and then your tour of Casablanca will begin. Your first stop will be at the beautiful Hassan II Mosque and then you will visit the Jewish Museum which, interestingly, is the only Jewish museum in an Arab country.
After visiting the museum you will be taken for lunch at a good local restaurant, and then you will head to the city’s central medina before moving on to Houbos which is the last stop before you before you begin the journey to Marrakech where you will once again be taken to check-in at a good hotel.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 10 – Classic Marrakech Tour
After breakfast, your driver guide will collect you from your hotel and your Marrakech tour will begin with a visit to the city’s famous Majorelle Garden which was named after a French artist who initially created the garden, Jacques Majorelle.
Next, you will visit a site called Menara. While the name means “lighthouse”, there is no lighthouse, but instead, the site consists of a pavilion with a large pond and a garden of orchards, along with some olive groves.
After spending some time at Menara, you will visit the city’s most noticeable and most central landmark, the old Koutobia Mosque, and then you will head through Mallah, the old Jewish Quarter before enjoying lunch at another good local restaurant.
Once you have had your lunch, you can either choose to return to your hotel, or you can choose to be left in the town square to do some exploring on your own.
OPTIONAL: Enjoy a wonderfully authentic Kotchi (traditional horse-drawn carriage) tour of the city and Jemaa el Fna.
Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
DAY 11 – Leisure Time in Marrakech then Transfer to Casablanca
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast and have the entire morning to yourself, and then in the afternoon you will check out from your hotel, and you will be driven back to Casablanca where you will check in at the hotel where you will be staying for your last night in Morocco.
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 12 – Flight from Casablanca to Nairobi in Kenya
The 12th day of your incredible Egypt, Morocco, Kenya tour is the day you will be flying to Nairobi in Kenya, so at the appropriate time, you will be picked up from your hotel, and you will be taken to the airport in time for you to catch your flight. Of course, when you land in Nairobi, a tour representative will be there to meet you, and to escort you to the hotel where you will be staying for the night.
Meals Included: Breakfast
DAY 13 – Game Watching and Leisure Time at Maasai National Reserve
Begin the 13th day of your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya tour with another excellent hotel breakfast, and then you will be picked and driven to Rift Valley on the Maasai Mara National Park which is considered to be one of the world’s best places to observe wild animal migrations. You will arrive the at lodge where you will be staying just in time for lunch, which will see you being served a wonderful combination of local and international cuisine.
You will be spending two days at the lodge here, so you can expect to see an abundance of wildlife during your Game Watching drives, including Africa’s famous Big Five: Lions; leopards; elephants; rhinoceroses, and buffalos. And, if you are fortunate enough to be here during the migration season, you can expect to see literally millions of wild animals making their annual migration from the Serengeti of Tasmania, through the Rift Valley, and on to the vast grass plains beyond.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 14 – Game Watching and Leisure Time at Maasai National Reserve
Wake up to another fine breakfast at the lodge, and then get ready for another unforgettable day of game watching safari drives. The times of your drives will have been confirmed with you yesterday, but most drives typically take place early morning and towards the late afternoon.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 15 – Game Watching and Leisure Time at Lake Nakuru National Park
Wake up to another superb breakfast, and prepare yourself for another enchanting day in the very heart of the African wilderness. After breakfast, you will be assisted with check-out, and then you will be driven to a luxurious tented camp at Lake Nakuru National Park where you will be spending this night of your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya tour.
This park is most famous for its large but shallow alkaline lake which attracts an almost infinite number of birds and other wildlife. In fact, there are often so many flamingos and other bird species here that the water in the lake typically appears to be a sea of pink and blue from a distance. Apart from birds, you can also expect to see plenty of other animals gathering around the lake, including hippos, giraffes, waterbuck, and buffalos in particular.
Your stay at this National Park will be made even more special and more memorable by the tented accommodation where you will be staying for the night. Every tent has been meticulously designed and decorated in such a way so as to provide maximum comfort, without making any compromise for safety and security. Just having the opportunity to spend a night or two in one of these tents would be reason enough for most people to visit this magical Park.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 16 – Game Watching and Leisure Time at Aberdare National Park
After enjoying a wonderful breakfast at your camp, you will then be driven to the Aberdare National Park. On arrival at this site, you would be forgiven for thing that this must surely have been the Garden of Paradise referred to in the Bible; the very Cradle of Life. Everywhere you look, you are greeted by lush green vegetation, steep ravines, and strikingly beautiful waterfalls that make you wonder if you are in fact in some sort of fantasy world.
Once again, you are almost certain to see an abundance of wildlife, including serval cats, golden cats, bongo, and giant forest hogs. Tonight you will be staying at a luxury resort called The Ark, due to its design which is representative of Noah’s Ark; a fitting tribute to such indescribably beautiful surroundings.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 17 – Your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour Ends and Final Departure
Sadly, today marks the end of your 17-Day Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour, but before you say goodbye to paradise, first enjoy one last breakfast as you listen to the sounds of Africa waking up. After breakfast, you will again be assisted with check-out, and then at the appropriate time, you will be escorted back to the airport in Nairobi, arriving in time for you to board your flight home.
On arrival at the airport, you will again be assisted in every way possible, and then our tour representative will thank you, and bid you farewell. We hope and trust that your vacation will have been everything you were expecting it to be and more.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Inclusions – What IS included in your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour:
- Meet and assist by our representatives at airports
- Fast track visa on arrival service to avoid airport lines
- Customer assistance available throughout your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour
- All hotel accommodation as per our 17-Day Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour with meals as specified in the itinerary
- Accommodation for 4 nights on 5-Star Nile Cruise on full board (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
- Meals as shown in our tour itinerary
- All transfers to/from airports and hotels in clean and modern air-conditioned vehicles
- Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo (economy class)
- English speaking tour guides for all tours
- Small group tours during Nile River cruise
- Private tours in Cairo with Expert tour guide and private driver
- Two-way long range high frequency radio communication in each vehicle
- On safari accessories: First-aid kit, wildlife books, a pair of binoculars, coolbox and fire extinguisher
- Chauffeur driven 4 x 4 land cruiser transporation with a pop up roof for photography
- English speaking driver during safari tour
- Entrance fees to all sites listed in the 17-Day Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour itinerary
- One liter drinking water per day per person in vehicles
- All game viewing drives by Land Cruiser
- All parks entrance fees as indicated in the itinerary
- Complimentary 500 ml mineral water per person per game drive in the safari vehicle
- All service charges and taxes
Exclusions – What is NOT included in your Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour:
- International flights, including flight from Cairo to Casablanca and from Casablanca to Nairobi
- Entry visas for Egypt, Morocco and Kenya
- Optional tours and/excursions
- Optional extras at hotels and during cruise, such as drinks, additional meals, laundry and etc.
- Personal spending money
- Tipping
Accommodation Plan
- Le Méridien Pyramids Hotel and Spa
- Le Passage Hotel and Casino
- Salacia Nile Cruise
- Adam Park Marrakech Hotel & Spa
- Movenpick Hotel Casablanca
- Fairmont The Norfolk
- Keekorok Lodge
- Flamingo Hill Camp
- The Ark
Price per 1 person | July to October | November to June |
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Double | $4489 | $4228 |
Solo | $7010 | $6896 |
Prices for our 17-Day Egypt, Morocco, Kenya Tour are quoted per person in US$ and are valid until the 30th of September 2023. Prices may differ for tours during the Xmas, New Year and Easter holidays.
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