Wonders of Egypt - Classic Group, Winter
Wonders of Egypt - Classic Group, Winter
$4075
Wonders of Egypt - Classic Group, Winter
9 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Giza, Memphis, Sakkara
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Tour code:
WA945N20
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embrace the very best of Egypt on this 9-day tour. In Luxor, walk through an avenue of ram-headed sphinxes at Karnak, a vast complex of ancient temples, chapels, and pylons. Visit the Luxor Museum, where you can see two royal mummies. Travel by luxury coach to the Valley of the Kings, where the legendary pharaoh Tutankhamun is buried. Sail along the Nile aboard a felucca—a traditional wooden boat with billowing sails—guided by a local sailor who will share insights into ancient sailing practices. In Cairo, meet an Egyptologist at the Egyptian Museum to view treasures recovered from pharaohs’ tombs, then ascend to the Citadel for sweeping views over the city. Finally, marvel at the incredible Pyramids of Giza from within, as an Egyptologist leads you past the Sphinx to the heart of a pyramid, revealing its cavernous wonders.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel, Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino.
Accommodation Name: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs. On arrival at Cairo Airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have time to relax and sample the hotels amenities after your journey. Refreshed and ready to embrace the intoxicating energy of this ancient and modern city
Day 2: Fly To Luxor, Cruise The Nile
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar).
Accommodation Name: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
In the morning, fly to Luxor and visit the huge temple complex of Karnak. Walk through the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to stand among the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Later, transfer to your cruise ship, your home for the next four nights. After lunch on board, take a walk through the Luxor Museum, witness ancient artefacts and see two royal mummies. This evening, get to know your Travel Director, a professionally trained Egyptologist, as well as fellow guests over a welcome drink followed by dinner. The rest of the evening is yours at leisure, enjoy dinner on the ship before relaxing in its lounge or in the comfort of your room.
Day 3: Valley Of The Kings To Edfu
Location: Luxor, Edfu
Accommodation: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar).
Accommodation Name: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
This morning travel by coach to the west bank of the Nile. See the Colossi of Memnon and visit both the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs were buried, including Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I and Tutankhamun. Experience the renowned local hospitality of Egyptians during a visit to the village of Geziret Bahirat. Connect with the community and share bread with the Bahirat family, whilst they regale guests with their fascinating stories of daily life. Visit Luxor Temple which was unearthed by Mariette in the 1860s, before returning to your cruise ship and sail via the Esna Lock to Edfu, for your overnight stay.
Day 4: Kom Ombo To Aswan Relaxed Start
Location: Kom Ombo, Aswan
Accommodation: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar).
Accommodation Name: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the early morning sail to Kom Ombo to visit the only double temple of Egypt dedicated to two gods. Discover the Temple, learning all about its ‘double’ and perfectly symmetrical design for the duo of gods – one side dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, the other to Horus the Elder the falcon god. Indulge your culinary side during an Egyptian cooking demonstration or tea with the Captain for your Insight Choice experience. This evening, enjoy a fun-filled traditional Egyptian themed dinner and galabeya party on board your ship.
Day 5: Aswan’S High Dam And Nile Felucca
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar).
Accommodation Name: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the morning, visit the Aswan High Dam and granite quarries, to see the enormous unfinished obelisk. Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis. Rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae, it was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Later, on a traditional Nile Felucca, meet a sailor and learn about traditional sailing practices. As the sun starts to fade, enjoy high tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel. The likes of Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie stayed at this pretty venue, and Christie supposedly wrote “Death on the Nile” from the hotel itself.
Day 6: Aswan And Back To Cairo Relaxed Start
Location: Aswan, Cairo
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino.
Accommodation Name: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast
In the morning, disembark your cruise ship and enjoy time at leisure in Aswan. Why not join an optional experience and travel by air to the magnificent Temples of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel? These temples overlook Lake Nasser and are made up of the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Hathor. Otherwise, spend the morning as you wish. Perhaps soak up the African atmosphere in the Nubian bazaar or visit one of the many points of interest nearby, such as the Botanical Gardens, Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Later, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo for the night.
Day 7: The Egyptian Museum And Citadel
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino.
Accommodation Name: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast
Begin your city sightseeing with your Egyptologist by exploring the Cairo Citadel, a medieval Islamic-era fortification that served as the seat of the Egyptian government for almost seven centuries, and see the Great Alabaster Mosque. Later, visit the world-famous Egyptian Museum. Starring among its attractions is the amazing treasure recovered from Tutankhamun's tomb.
Day 8: The Great Pyramids Of Giza
Location: Giza, Memphis, Sakkara
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino.
Accommodation Name: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast
Gain a deeper understanding of the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World during a visit to Giza with your Egyptologist. Meet the enigmatic Sphinx, crouching at the foot of the Chephrenís Causeway and venture inside one of the magnificent Pyramids. Nearby lies Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, where you can see the colossal statue of Ramesses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Continue to Sakkara to view the Step Pyramid of Zoser, which dates back to 2686 B.C., making it the oldest pyramid in the world. Meet the skilled artisans at a local weaving school for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Day 9: Depart Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your wonderful journey ends with transfers to Cairo International airport.
What's Included
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Choice Highlights
Choose between two carefully selected activities in Aswan, including an Egyptian cooking demonstration or a tour of the Captain's quarters.
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Top Rated Highlights
Experience a scenic flight to Luxor, visit the Karnak Temple, Luxor Museum, Colossi of Memnon, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Aswan's High Dam, and the Temple of Isis on Philae Island.
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Make Travel Matter
Visit a local weaving school in Cairo to learn about traditional Egyptian carpet weaving.
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Authentic Dining
Enjoy a welcome drink and dinner in Luxor, an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party in Kom Ombo, and high tea at Aswan's Old Cataract Hotel.
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Dining Summary
Includes 8 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 2 Dinners with Wine, 2 Dinners, and 1 Afternoon Tea.
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Additional Included Highlights
Baggage handling, hotel and restaurant tips, taxes, porterage charges, and economy class flights between Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo are included.
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Insight Experiences
Visit a family home in Luxor for a tasting of authentic Egyptian sun bread.
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Well-being
Travel with a highly-skilled Travel Director and certified Egyptologist, enjoy luxury air-conditioned coach travel, and benefit from enhanced hygiene protocols.
What's Not Included
GratuitiesGratuities are not included for the Travel Director, Nile Cruise staff, Drivers, and Airport Escorts.
Dining Summary
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Lunch (L)
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 1 Afternoon Tea (AT)
Additional Included Highlights
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- 4 night Nile cruise aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, on either MS Medea, MS Miriam, MS Giselle, MS La Boheme or similar. Please note that gratuities are not included for the Travel Director, Nile Cruise staff, Drivers and Airport Escorts.
- Included economy class flights between Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo with transfers between airports and hotels.
- Complimentary transfers from/to Cairo Airport are available on arrival and departure days, or with additional accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.
Insight Experiences
- Luxor: Enjoy listening to stories of village life from local residents, when you visit a family home for a tasting of authentic Egyptian sun bread.
Well-being
- Our highly-skilled Travel Director and certified Egyptologist will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned coach with onboard washroom. Alternate vehicles without onboard washroom may be used on occasion. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
- We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Mode of Transport
Travel in comfort with included economy class flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, and enjoy a four-night Nile cruise aboard a mid-size cruise ship. Complimentary transfers from/to Cairo Airport are available on arrival and departure days.
Accommodation
Experience the luxury of the Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino, and enjoy a four-night stay aboard the MS Medea or MS Miriam cruise ship, offering air-conditioned cabins with private facilities.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are offered in Aswan during the tour?
In Aswan, you can choose between an Egyptian cooking demonstration with a talented onboard chef or a tour of the Captain's quarters to learn about sailing the Nile. Additionally, you can enjoy high tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel, following in the footsteps of Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie.
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What can I expect to see at the Valley of the Kings?
At the Valley of the Kings, you will visit the mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and explore the magnificent tombs of Egypt's Pharaohs with an Egyptologist. This includes the tombs of notable figures such as Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I, and Tutankhamun.
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What is special about the Kom Ombo temple visit?
The Kom Ombo temple is unique because it is the only double temple in Egypt, dedicated to two gods: Sobek, the crocodile god, and Horus the Elder, the falcon god. The temple's design is perfectly symmetrical for the duo of gods.
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What activities are included in the Cairo portion of the tour?
In Cairo, you will explore the Cairo Citadel and the Great Alabaster Mosque, visit the Egyptian Museum to see treasures from Tutankhamun's tomb, and visit the Great Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. You will also have the opportunity to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser in Saqqara and visit a local weaving school.
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What kind of dining experiences are included on the tour?
The tour includes a variety of dining experiences such as a welcome drink and dinner on the cruise ship, a traditional Egyptian themed dinner and galabeya party, and high tea at the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan. You will also have the opportunity to taste authentic Egyptian sun bread during a visit to a local family home in Luxor.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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