11 Days 10 Nights Tour Best of Egypt with Nile Cruise from Cairo
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day luxury tour of Egypt, exploring the ancient wonders and main attractions of Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan. Begin your journey with a 4-day stay at the opulent Four Seasons Hotel in Cairo, where you'll visit the iconic Pyramids and other famous sights. Then, fly to Luxor to board the luxurious Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise for an 8-day sail along the Nile. Discover the magnificent temples of Karnak, Luxor, and Edfu, the Valley of the Kings, and the stunning Philae Temple in Aswan. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and luxury, ensuring an experience of a lifetime. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 :
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Arrival Cairo – Welcome to land of the Pharaoh’s
Welcome to Cairo, Egypt (Around The Clock).
Your tour manager will meet and assist you at Cairo International Airport and provide Entry Visa for Egypt and then he will escort you to the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence by exclusive air-conditioned deluxe vehicle. At your hotel the tour manager will assist with a smooth check-in and review your holiday itinerary with you to establish and confirm pick-up times for each tour. Overnight in Cairo at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence.
Welcome Drink
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Day 2 : Giza
Location: Giza
Accommodation Name: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Giza Pyramids – Sakkara Step Pyramid
Breakfast at your hotel, then move to start your blissful day kicking off at Memphis; the ancient capital of Old Egypt during the Old Kingdom. It was founded by King Menes. Proceed to the Step Pyramid at Sakkara which was designed by the architect Imhotep for his master King Zoser. Lunch at good quality local restaurant. After that, move to visit the enchanting pyramids of Cheops, Chefren, and Mykerinus at Giza. Then proceed to visit the Great Sphinx, the head of a pharaoh with a lion’s body, dates back to the time of Chephren. The tour also includes a visit to the Valley Temple which belongs to the Pyramids of Chephren. Back to your hotel and Overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Day 3 : Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Cairo Sightseeing Tour
Breakfast at the hotel and then you will be escorted by your private guide to visit the Egyptian Museum, where you will admire the splendid collection of Tutankhamun alongside many other fascinating artifacts. Transfer to visit Salah El Din Citadel which was constructed by Salah El Din in 1183 AD to defend Cairo from the armies of Crusaders. After that visit Mohamed Ali Alabaster Mosque, the ruler of Egypt (1805-1849) who ruled Over 45 years. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Continue driving to the area of Islamic Cairo, where you will be able to explore Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s old bazaar. Then we move on to Coptic Cairo to visit the Hanging Church, Ben Ezra Synagogue and back to hotel and overnight in Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at The First Residence
Day 4 : Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Fly Cairo to Luxor – Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Cairo, then transfer to Cairo Airport for flight to Luxor. Embark on board a 05 star luxuriously Nile Cruise, Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, in Luxor for a relaxing week sailing the Nile on board. After Lunch aboard the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, enjoy excursion to visit the magnificent temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak, with its vast hypostyle hall of 137 columns, followed by a visit to Luxor Museum. Overnight moored on the banks of the Nile in Luxor.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Day 5 : Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise – Luxor and Dendera
After breakfast, enjoy an excursion to the West Bank to visit the burial places of the Pharaohs; the Valley of the Kings, where Howard Carter discovered the tomb of Tutankhamen` in 1922. Continue to the temple of Medinet Habu and the Colossi of Memnon. Back to the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise and sail on the way to Qena (noon time) to visit the Temple of Dendera, dedicated to Hathor, Goddess. Overnight in Qena.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Day 6 : Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise – Luxor Sightseeing
Breakfast on board your Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise whilst sailing to Luxor. Leave your boat to visit Valley of the Noble’s tombs, Dier El Madina. Continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, which was built by the architects of the New Kingdom Pharaoh Hatshepsut approximately in the 15th century BC. Move to the East Bank to visit the impressive Luxor Temple. Dinner and overnight on board Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Day 7 : Edfu
Location: Edfu
Accommodation Name: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise – Edfu Temple
After breakfast on Nile Cruise, visit the well-preserved Ptolemaic Temple dedicated to Horus at Edfu. Dinner and overnight on board your Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise in Edfu.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Day 8 : Aswan
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise – Aswan Tours
Sail to Aswan with breakfast on board your Nile cruise, then enjoy a day’s sightseeing in Aswan. visit the Aswan High Dam (completed in 1971); the Old Dam (completed in 1902). Move also to visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, a structure rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser at the time of the High Dam’s construction. Back to the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise and overnight in Aswan.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Day 9 : Kom Ombo
Location: Kom Ombo
Accommodation Name: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise – Kom Ombo Temple
breakfast on Nile Cruise whilst sailing to Kom Ombo to see the unique Temple of Sobek, dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. Lunch on board. Continue sailing to Aswan. Dinner and overnight on board your deluxe Nile Cruise.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Day 10 : Abu Simbel
Location: Abu Simbel
Accommodation Name: The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Oberoi Zahra – Optional Tour to Abu Simbel
Breakfast on board the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise with free time in Aswan, or you can take our recommended optional tour to one of Egypt’s top tourist attractions, Abu Simbel temple, which were originally carved out of the mountainside during the reign of Pharaoh Ramesses II in the 13th century BC, as a lasting monument to himself and his queen Nefertari. Dinner and overnight on board your Nile Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise
Day 11 : Qism Aswan
Location: Aswan
Meals Included: Breakfast
Aswan – Cairo – Fly Back Home
Breakfast on board with free time. Disembark your Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, then you will be transferred to Aswan Airport for flight to Cairo airport to connect with your flight back home.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation
What's Included
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Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included.
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Meet and Greet Service
Meet and greet service by our representatives at airports.
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Domestic Flights
Domestic flight Cairo/Luxor – Aswan/Cairo.
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Airport Transfers
All airport transfers by private air-conditioned deluxe vehicle with free WiFi.
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Tours in Luxor and Aswan
Tours in Luxor and Aswan as mentioned in the itinerary.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
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Guest Relations Assistance
Assistance of our guest relations during your stay.
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Accommodation
Accommodation as mentioned on the itinerary.
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Private Tour Guide
Private tour guide.
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Taxes and Service Charges
All taxes and service charges.
What's Not Included
Tipping Kitty
Tickets To Get Inside The Pyramids
Any Extras Not Mentioned In The Program.
Personal Expenses.
Optional Activities.
Entry Visa For Egypt.
Tickets To Get Inside Tut's Tomb.
beverages
gala dinner
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- No public transportation nearby
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- Cairo International Airport
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with private air-conditioned deluxe vehicles, domestic flights between Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan, and a luxurious Nile cruise on the Oberoi Zahra.
Accommodation
Enjoy luxurious stays at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence and the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise, offering top-notch amenities and comfort throughout your 11-day tour.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes a stay at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at First Residence for the first four days and then a luxurious 8-day Nile cruise on the Oberoi Zahra Nile Cruise.
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Are there any optional activities available during the tour?
Yes, on Day 10, there is an optional tour to Abu Simbel temple, one of Egypt's top tourist attractions.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner throughout the tour.
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Is the tour suitable for people with mobility issues?
No, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and not stroller accessible.
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Are infants allowed on the tour?
Infants must not sit on laps and infant seats are unavailable, making it less suitable for infants.
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What is the mode of transportation between Cairo and Luxor?
The tour includes a domestic flight from Cairo to Luxor.
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Are entry fees to all sites included in the tour package?
Yes, entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary are included in the tour package.
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Is tipping included in the tour package?
No, tipping is not included in the tour package.
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Will there be a private tour guide during the tour?
Yes, a private tour guide is included in the tour package.
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What kind of assistance is provided at the airports?
Meet and greet service by representatives at airports and assistance of guest relations during your stay are included.
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Can you purchase alcohol in Egypt?
Yes, alcohol Alcohol is permitted for sale and available in Egypt, either in better hotels, Nile Cruises, higher-class restaurants and cafes, pubs and Bazaars. You will also find off-licenses as well. The Egyptian people understand drinking alcohol according to different customs and cultures. Please note, though, it is illegal to drink alcohol in the streets in Egypt.
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Can I obtain a visa on arrival in Egypt?
Egypt visa arrival policy applies to the following countries: the United States, Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, Canada, all European Union countries, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Serbia, Malaysia, Macedonia, Japan, South Korea, China (as of May 2018). If you are a citizen of one of these countries, you can obtain a visa with your passport information, personal information, and details about your travel plans upon arrival at an Egyptian port of entry. The visa on arrival is usually valid for 30 days.
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Can unmarried couples stay together in Egypt?
Foreign unmarried couples can stay together in Egypt. Egyptian or Arabian unmarried couples are not allowed to stay together, as it is illegal. The same goes for an Egyptian man/foreign woman or Egyptian woman/foreign man, as it is illegal for them to stay in a hotel together.
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What to wear when I travel to Egypt?
Clothing: Egypt's climate is dry all year round, so you won't require rainwear unless you are going to Alexandria between December and February. In winter you will need light woolen clothes with sweaters, “layers of clothing are recommended. “From December to February travelers to winter clothing is essential. In spring and autumn, a combination of both is advisable for the warm days and cool nights, so pack accordingly. From May to November, light cotton clothes are recommended People in Egypt are used to tourists visiting their countries. You are welcome to wear walking shorts and a short sleeve shirt for sightseeing excursions On board Nile cruises we recommend to dress 'smart casual' to dinner each evening. Swimsuits are absolutely fine for the swimming pools and beaches On days that you visit Holy sites (mosques and churches), you preferably wear slacks, long skirts and long sleeves. If not, they provide in the mosques something long to wear to enter the mosques Strong and comfortable closed-toe shoes are wise choices to keep your feet from sand, dust, or mud. Sandals are not good options, except for beach areas.
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Are there any special customs I should observe whilst in Egypt?
Yes, most Egyptian customs differ from the Western customs due to the cultural and religious differences, as shown below: 1. Most women in Egypt behave conservatively with strangers. 2. Most mosques require visitors to remove their shoes before entering. 3. Use the right hand to eat and give gifts. 4. It is inept to take photos of soldiers, tanks, or any other military property.
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Can I get a visa on arrival from other border crossings other than airports?
Regarding the conditions for obtaining a visa at border crossings and ports, they are applied in accordance with the policy for obtaining an Egyptian visa, as mentioned previously. But kindly note that in some ports, guarantee letter will be required and also permission from the tourism police, to leave the port and return and your travel agent will help you in this case by providing the guarantee letter. It is therefore possible to apply for an Egyptian visa on arrival at the border control for the countries that take the visa upon arrival However, it is strongly advised against crossing the land border as information on checkpoints that issue visas on arrival is not always up to date. Thus, applying for a visa on arrival in Egypt can be done mainly at the following international checkpoints: Cairo International Airport Hurghada International Airport St Catherine's International Airport Borg El Arab International Airport in Alexandria Sharm El Sheikh International Airport Luxor International Airport
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Free Date Changes
Sun Pyramids Tours allows you to make 4 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 7 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
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Low Deposit
Sun Pyramids Tours requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 7 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of sun pyramids tours charges.
Up to 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 10 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
11 Days 10 Nights Tour Best of Egypt with Nile Cruise from Cairo
11 Days Starting in Cairo, Egypt and ending in Aswan, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Edfu, Aswan, Kom Ombo, Abu Simbel
Tour operator:
Tour code:
739219
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 100
Age range:
12-99
