18-Day India, Egypt and Dubai Tour

DAY 1 – India Egypt and Dubai Tour Begins

Our representative will be waiting for you outside Gate 5 in Delhi with a name sign. They will greet you with a garland of flowers and take a photo. Then, they will escort you to the hotel in a private car. Once you arrive at the hotel, they will assist you with the check-in process. The city of Delhi is both modern and ancient, with a rich history dating back centuries. It is home to numerous monuments and has been ruled by various Hindu and Muslim dynasties, including the Mughals. Before the British arrived, there were seven cities in Delhi. Sir Edwin Lutyens designed the British dream capital in this city.

DAY 2 – Guided New Delhi City Tour

DAY 3 – Delhi to Jaipur and Jaipur Sightseeing Tour

After enjoying another fantastic breakfast, it will soon be time for you to check-out so that you can head to Luxor for the next phase of your India Egypt and Dubai tour. At the time which was confirmed with you yesterday, your tour manager will meet you at your hotel, and he will escort you to the airport where you will be boarding a flight to Luxor.

When your flight lands at Luxor, you will once again be met by one of our tour managers, who will then escort you to Luxor Nile Port where you will board your luxury 5-Star Nile River Cruise.

Shortly after you have checked in on board the ship, you will be served your first Nile Cruise lunch, and then you will disembark for a tour of Luxor’s East Bank to visit Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple complex.

Enjoy your tour, and then return to the vessel in time for a delicious dinner and a wonderful night’s rest on the water at Luxor.

DAY 4 – Jaipur and Amber Fort Tour

After a good breakfast at your hotel, we then drive through the residential and business areas of the “pink city”, passing by the famous Hawa Mahal (Palace of the Winds). Our next stop will be at Amber Fort, which used to be the state capital until 1728. An interesting experience awaits us as we will ride on elephants to reach the top of the hill where the fort is located.

After that, we will have a sightseeing tour of Jaipur, named after Maharajah Jai Singh who designed and founded the city in 1727. We will also visit the astronomical observatory that the monarch himself built. It is equipped with large instruments of his own design that still possess unmatched precision to this day. Our visit will also include the Maharaja’s Palace, which was once the royal residence and now serves as a museum of manuscripts, Rajput and Mughal paintings, and weapons. Finally, we return you to your hotel and you will be free to enjoy the remainder of the day as you wish.

DAY 05 – Jaipur – Monkey Temple – Abhaneri – Fatehpur Sikri – Agra

In the morning, we will leave at 07:30 hours to visit Agra. Along the way, we will stop at the monkey temple, the Abhaneri stepwell, and Fatehpur Sikri. Abhaneri, located near Jaipur in Rajasthan, is famous for its Chand Baori stepped well. It was built in the 9th century and has 3300 steps, 13 levels, and is 100 feet deep. It was constructed as a solution to the water problem in the area. According to legend, it was built by ghosts in one night. Fatehpur Sikri, built by Emperor Akbar in 1569, is about 40 kms from Agra. Unfortunately, it was abandoned due to a lack of water supply. However, the buildings in the city are very well preserved, including the Jama Masjid Mosque, the tomb of Salim Chisti, and the Panch Mahal. Once we arrive in Agra, you will will be taken to check-in at the hotel where you will be spending this night of your India, Egypt and Dubai tour.

OPTIONAL – You can watch the Taj Mahal musical show at in the evening at the Kalakriti Theater.

DAY 6 – Agra Sightseeing Tour

In the morning, have breakfast and then visit the Taj Mahal, one of the most important monuments in the world. It was built by Emperor Shah Jehan in 1630 as a mausoleum for his queen, Mumtaj Mahal. The Taj Mahal is a masterpiece of proportion, made entirely of white marble. It took 17 years and 20,000 workers, including artisans from Persia, the Ottoman Empire, France, and Italy, to complete it. Please note that the Taj Mahal is closed on Fridays.

Next, we visit the Agra Fort, located on the banks of the Yamuna River. This fort reflects Indian architecture under three Mughal emperors: Akbar, Jehangir, and Shah Jahan. Within the complex, there are interesting structures like the Jehangiri Mahal, the Anguri Bagh, the Khas Mahal, and the Moti Masjid Mosque.

We will also visit the Akbar Church, which is the most important Christian building in Agra. The church, founded in 1600 by the Jesuit fathers at the invitation of Emperor Akbar, is the first Roman Catholic Church of the Mughal Era. Finally, you will be driven back to your hotel where you will be spending your last night in India.

DAY 7 – Flight to Dubai with Free Day for Leisure

After enjoying breakfast at your hotel, one of our tour representatives will fetch you at the time that was confirmed with you the day before, and they will escort you to the airport where you will then board your flight to Dubai.

On arrival in Dubai, you will once again be met and assisted, and then driven to the hotel where you will be staying while you are in this vibrant and opulent city. There are no tours or outings planned for today, so spend the day relaxing at your hotel, or head out on your own and begin exploring your surroundings.

DAY 8 – Dubai City Tour and Dubai Marina Dinner Cruise

Shortly after breakfast, you will be picked up for an amazing Dubai city tour which begins with a visit to the city’s historic district which is known as Bastakiya. While here, you will visit the Fort of Al Fahidi and the Dubai Museum which is actually located inside the fort.

Next, you will board a traditional Abra boat which will take you across Dubai Creek where you will then visit the city’s famous Gold and Spice Souks before moving on to the astonishing Jumeirah Mosque and Burj Al Arab which is one of Dubai’s most iconic landmarks.

Finally, you will be taken back to your hotel, and a pick-up time will be confirmed with you for your Dubai Marina dinner cruise in the evening.

Sailing on the Dubai Marina aboard a traditionally decorated Dhow at this time of the day is well and truly an unforgettable experience and you can expect great tasting food as well. After your cruise, you will of course be driven back to your hotel for another good night’s rest.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Dinner Cruise

DAY 9 –Day Tour in Abu Dhabi

Wake up and enjoy another hearty breakfast at your hotel, and prepare yourself for another fun filled day. Your tour guide will arrive at the hotel between 09h00 and 09h30, and then you will depart for Abu Dhabi, with your very first stop being at the enormous Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. This mosque is truly gigantic, and capable of accommodating as many 40,000 worshippers. It is 4th largest mosque in the world, and for tourists, it offer some spectacular photo-taking opportunities.

Next, you will be taken to visit Union Square in the center of the city, and after that you will head to the Corniche. After a relatively short stop here, you will then visit Heritage Village before visiting the Louvre Museum.

After some time at the museum, you will then be driven back to your hotel in Dubai where you will once again be staying for the night.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 10 –Desert Safari with BBQ Dinner

The 11th day of your India, Egypt and Dubai tour is a wonderful blend of relaxation and adventure because once you have finished having your breakfast, you can enjoy most of the day doing whatever you want, and then at around 15h00 to 15h30, your guide and driver will fetch you, and you will be taken for a very memorable desert safari.

Not only will you be conquering some of the towering sand dunes in the Dubai Desert, but you will also have the opportunity to do some sand boarding and to ride a camel.

When the excitement ends, you will also enjoy a wonderful BBQ at a Bedouin camp while being entertained by an authentic belly dancer and tanoura dancer who will be perform dance routines to some traditional Arabian music.

By the time you are returned to your hotel, it will already be dark, and you will have had a truly remarkable experience.

Meals Included: Breakfast and BBQ Dinner

DAY 11 –Fly to Cairo

When you arrive at the airport in Cairo for the last leg of your 18-Day India Egypt and Dubai Tour, one of our tour managers will be there to meet and assist you, and then they will escort you in a modern air-conditioned vehicle to the hotel where you will be staying for the first 2 nights of your Egypt tour.

Once you have checked in at the hotel, our tour manager will confirm a pick-up time for tomorrow, and then he or she will leave you to enjoy the rest of your first day in Cairo as you wish.

DAY 12 – Giza Pyramids and Cairo Sightseeing

Breakfast will be served at the hotel in Cairo, and then your guide and driver will meet you to take you to the Great Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren, and Mykerinus, as well as the famous Sphinx and Valley temple facing the statue.  Lunch at a good local restaurant will be provided. After lunch, you will be transferred to the Egyptian Museum. The tour will then continue to Coptic Cairo, where you will visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue. Later, you will drive to Islamic Cairo to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s famous old bazaar.

Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch

DAY 13 – Nile Cruise Embarkation in Luxor and East Bank Tour

After enjoying another fantastic breakfast, it will soon be time for you to check-out so that you can head to Luxor for the next phase of your India Egypt and Dubai tour. At the time which was confirmed with you yesterday, your tour manager will meet you at your hotel, and he will escort you to the airport where you will be boarding a flight to Luxor.

When your flight lands at Luxor, you will once again be met by one of our tour managers, who will then escort you to Luxor Nile Port where you will board your luxury 5-Star Nile River Cruise.

Shortly after you have checked in on board the ship, you will be served your first Nile Cruise lunch, and then you will disembark for a tour of Luxor’s East Bank to visit Luxor Temple and the Karnak Temple complex.

Enjoy your tour, and then return to the vessel in time for a delicious dinner and a wonderful night’s rest on the water at Luxor.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 14 – Luxor West Bank Tour and Cruise to Edfu

Start the 4th day of your India Egypt and Dubai tour with a hearty breakfast on the ship, and then you will be taken for a tour of Luxor’s West Bank where you will visit one of Egypt’s most enthralling sites, the Valley of Kings. This ancient necropolis lay buried beneath the sand for hundreds of years until eventually; more than 70 royal tombs were unearthed, including the tomb of King Tutankhamen and that of King Ramses VI.

You will also visit the ancient mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon before returning to the ship for another excellent lunch. After your lunch, you will enjoy a lovely leisurely cruise to Edfu, enjoying a good dinner along the way, and then you will be spending the night on the water at Edfu.

NOTE: On this day of your India, Egypt and Dubai tour, you will also have the option of enjoying an early morning Hot Air Balloon ride over the ancient ruins and temples of Luxor. This is optional, and it costs $129 per person.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 15 – Excursions at Edfu and Kom Ombo, and Cruise to Aswan

Kick start your day with another good breakfast on the water, and then you will be enjoying a fascinating visit to Horus Temple in Edfu which is by far the best preserved cult temple in all of Egypt thanks to the fact that it was buried under the sand for more than 2,000 years.

After Horus Temple, you will head back to the boat, and then it will sail to Kom Ombo where you will visit the amazing twin temple of Kom Ombo that was built to honor Horus the falcon-headed god, and Sobek, the God of fertility and the creator of the world.

After this fascinating tour is over, you will return to the cruise ship, and you will be served another mouthwatering lunch just as it begins the voyage to Aswan.

Enjoy a wonderfully relaxing afternoon on the water, along with another good dinner which will be served up in the evening shortly after arrival in Aswan where you will be spending the night on board the vessel.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 16 – Aswan Sightseeing Tour and Leisure Time

Another wonderful breakfast greets you this morning, and then you will leave the ship for another fascinating tour, this time in Aswan.

First, you will be taken to visit the Unfinished Obelisk, the largest obelisk ever discovered. This will then be followed by a visit to the fascinating Temple of Philae which was built to honor two goddesses, Isis and Hathor. Philae Temple was moved to its present location in order to save it from being inundated by the rising waters of Lake Nasser after the High Dam was constructed.

Finally, you will return to the vessel for another fine lunch and an afternoon of leisure and relaxation. Tonight, which is the last night of your Luxor to Aswan Nile cruise, will be spent on the water at Aswan.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

DAY 17 – Flight from Aswan to Cairo with Leisure Time

After you have finished enjoying one last breakfast on board the boat, you will have to check-out and disembark. One of our tour managers will be there to meet you, and to escort you to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo.

On arrival in Cairo, you will once again be met at the airport, and then you will be driven to the luxury hotel where you will be staying for the last night of your India Egypt and Dubai Tour.

Spend the remainder of this day as you wish. If you feel like treating yourself to one last magical experience, then we can certainly recommend going for a Nile River Dinner Cruise in the evening.

Meals Included: Breakfast

DAY 18 – India Egypt and Dubai Tour Ends

Wake up to a delicious hotel breakfast, and depending on what time your flight is, you may be able to enjoy some leisure time at the hotel. Then, at the prearranged time, our tour representative will meet you at the hotel, and they will take you to the airport in Delhi in a private air-conditioned vehicle.

On arrival at the airport, you will be assisted in every way possible, and then, sadly, everyone will have to say their goodbyes, and you will need to proceed through check-in so that you can board your flight back home. Your magical India Egypt and Dubai Tour may be over, but, you will have so many wonderful memories to take back home with you.

Meals Included: Breakfast

Inclusions – What is included in your India Egypt and Dubai Tour:

• Meet and assist service for at arrival and departure
• Customer Service assistance throughout your India Egypt and Dubai Tour
• All transfers and tours in clean and modern air-conditioned vehicles
• Domestic flight tickets from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo
• Hotel accommodation for 4 nights in Dubai (bed and breakfast)
• Hotel accommodation for 2 nights in Jaipur (half board)
• Hotel accommodation for 1 night in Agra (half board)
• Hotel accommodation for 2 nights in Delhi (half board)
• Hotel accommodation for 3 nights in Cairo (bed and breakfast)
• Accommodation for 4 nights on board 5-Star Nile Cruise with Full Board
• Any other meals as specified in the itinerary
• All tours mentioned in the India Egypt and Dubai Tour itinerary
• Admission tickets for all attractions mentioned in the itinerary
• Desert safari with BBQ dinner and live entertainment
• Dubai Marina cruise with Dinner
• English speaking driver/guides for all tours
• All service charges and taxes

NOTE: All tours in Cairo and India are private tours; Dubai tours are small group tours, and Nile Cruise tours are group tours.

Exclusions – What is not included in your India Egypt and Dubai Tour:

• International airfare
• Entry visas for India, Egypt and UAE (Dubai)
• Tourism Dirham Fee in Dubai
• Optional tours mentioned or not mentioned in your India Egypt and Dubai Tour itinerary
• Personal expenses
• Tipping kitty.

Accommodation Plan (Gold)

• New Delhi: Holiday Inn
• Jaipur: Golden Tulip
• Agra: Crystal Sarovar
• Dubai:Al Khoury Atrium
• Cairo: Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel
• Nile Cruise: MS/ Salacia Nile Cruise
• Cairo: Le Passage Hotel and Casino

Accommodation Plan (Diamond)

• New Delhi: Leela convention
• Jaipur: Royal Orchid
• Agra: Courtyard Marriot
• Dubai:Al Bandar Rotana
• Cairo: Le Riad Hotel de Charme Cairo
• Nile Cruise: MS/ Salacia Nile Cruise

Prices for our 18-Day India Egypt and Dubai Tour with Nile Cruise are quoted per person in US$, and are valid until August 2024, except during Christmas and New Year Holidays.