Treasures of the Nile (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
Treasures of the Nile (5 & 4 Star Hotels)
14 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, Luxor, Dahab, Saint Catherine
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EU3
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on a 14-day journey through Egypt with the "Treasures of the Nile" tour, offering a blend of luxury and adventure. Stay in 5 and 4-star hotels and enjoy a 3-night cruise on a 5-star Nile Cruiser. Discover the ancient wonders of Egypt with expert Egyptologist guides, visiting iconic sites like the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Karnak Temple, and the Valley of the Kings. Experience the vibrant culture of Cairo, explore the bustling Khan el-Khalili bazaar, and relax in the Red Sea paradise of Dahab. Optional activities include hot-air ballooning over Luxor, scuba diving in the Red Sea, and a sunrise hike to Mt. Sinai. With a mix of cultural exploration and leisure, this tour promises an unforgettable Egyptian adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.
Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members.
Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise - 35 USD
Day 2: Cairo City Tour, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train
Accommodation Name: Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Set your alarms for 7.
30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt's iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders.
After everyone has had their dose of awe, we'll head out to Sakkara to see the iconic step pyramid built in 2700 B.
C.
Later in the afternoon, board an overnight sleeper train to Aswan.
Accommodation
Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of Sakkara Pyramid
Entrance Fees
Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 540 EGP
Sakkara Pyramid - 450 EGP
Day 3: Nile Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up in Aswan, ready to explore on a city tour with your local guide.
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples.
Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide.
Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs.
The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile.
Then all aboard the a 5-star Nile Cruiser as we check in to our private cabins and prepare for three nights on the Nile River.
Tonight, we'll have the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Accommodation
Nile Cruiser - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Aswan City tour
Sightseeing of Philae Temple
Sightseeing of Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan
Optional Activities
Nubian Dinner - 32 USD
Entrance Fees
Philae Temple - 450 EGP
Day 4: Aswan, Nile Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation: Nile Cruiser - 5 Star
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up well rested after your first night on board the Nile Cruiser.
Watch beautiful scenery pass you by and wave to the locals swimming and fishing on the riverbanks.
Today we will visit Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek.
If you are feeling up to it in the afternoon, join the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel.
It is a must-do for all keen historians!
Accommodation
Nile Cruiser - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Aswan
Sightseeing of Kom Ombo
Cruise On the Nile
Optional Activities
Abu Simbel - 120 USD
Entrance Fees
Komombo Temple - 360 EGP
Day 5: Nile Cruise
Location: Edfu
Accommodation: Nile Cruiser - 5 Star
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser - 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Take it easy today as we continue our Cruise down the Nile River.
Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt.
Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC.
Cruise to Luxor in the afternoon.
Accommodation
Nile Cruiser - 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Cruise On the Nile
Entrance Fees
Edfu Temple - 450 EGP
Day 6: Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a final breakfast onboard our 5-star Nile Cruiser, we'll check out and later check in to our luxurious hotel in Luxor.
After dark, we'll visit Luxor Temple to explore the dimly-light temple and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.
C.
Accommodation
Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple at Night
Entrance Fees
Luxor Temple - 400 EGP
Day 7: Luxor, Overnight Sleeper Train
Location: Luxor
Accommodation: Overnight Sleeper Train
Accommodation Name: Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The West bank of the Nile River awaits you! Follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead', home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife.
Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.
Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centres of ancient Egypt with its marvellous temples.
Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex.
Feeling adventurous? Take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
In the evening, board an overnight sleeper train to Cairo.
Accommodation
Overnight Sleeper Train
Meals Included
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Valley Of The Kings
Sightseeing of Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Optional Activities
Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD
Entrance Fees
Valley Of The Kings - 600 EGP
Queen Hatshepsut - 360 EGP
Karnak Temple - 450 EGP
Day 8: Cairo City Tour
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Wake up well rested as your overnight sleeper train pulls into Cairo!
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world - Egyptian Museum of Cairo.
Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! Then, roam around Cairo stopping by the Citadel of Saladin and the world-famous Khan el-Khalili bazaar.
Make sure to wear your haggling hats and brace for the mayhem!
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Cairo
Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Sightseeing of Citadel of Saladin
Sightseeing of Mohammed Ali Mosque
Sightseeing of Hanging Church
Sightseeing of Bazaar Khan El- Khalili
Entrance Fees
Egyptian Museum - 480 EGP
Citadel of Saladin - 450 EGP
Day 9: Cairo, Nuweiba, Dahab
Location: Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Following an early breakfast, head out to the Red Sea paradise of Dahab.
Pack your swimsuit close and ready for a dip in the sea.
You'll get plenty of swimming, snorkeling, diving and sunbathing.
The perfect way to relax after a week of cultural discovery.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Day 10: Dahab
Location: Dahab
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Just lay back and relax by the golden beaches.
Soak in the sun and the breeze to recharge.
Have long swims, enjoy local tastes and get your dose of the Red Sea.
When you're ready for some adventure, hop on camel trekking for a bumpy ride.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Camel Trekking
Day 11: Dahab, Mt. Sinai Trek
Location: Dahab
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today our Dahab experience starts with an optional snorkeling trip to the famous Blue Hole.
Here you can snorkel off the shore, swim along colourful fish and experience the beauty of the coral reefs.
Dahab is renowned for being one of the best diving destinations in the region, offering an unforgettable experience to divers of all levels.
Depart for St.
Catherine in the evening at 22:30 start the ascend to Mt.
Sinai, where you'll witness the spectacular sunrise which blankets the surrounding peaks in gold, unveiling one of the best views in Egypt.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Mt Sinai Trek
Sightseeing of Dahab
Optional Activities
Mountain Dinner – 24 USD
Snorkeling at Blue Hole – 34 USD
Day 12: St. Catherine, Dahab
Location: Saint Catherine, Dahab
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel – 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Start off the day with a visit to the beautiful St.
Catherine Monastery before you drive back to Dahab.
Free time to rest up and recharge after the hike.
Get to improve your waterskiing or wake boarding skills and ride the waves to cool off.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of St.
Catherine Monastery
Optional Activities
Quad Biking – 29 USD
Entrance Fees
St.
Catherine Monastery - 225 EGP
Day 13: Dahab
Location: Dahab
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Another day to relax under the sun and cool in the sea.
If you have energy to spare, why not try out some water sports or attractions.
Alternatively you can browse the bazaars and markets to practice your bartering skills and collect the best souvenirs.
Cherish your final day by the Red Sea under the Egyptian sun.
Accommodation
Dahab Paradise Hotel - 3 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Optional Activities
Snorkelling at Blue Hole - 34 USD
Scuba Diving - EUR 45
Day 14: Dahab, Sharm El Sheikh, Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates.
Drive to Sharm El-Sheikh airport and fly to Cairo airport, where your tour ends.
Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included
Breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay in 5 and 4 star hotels and enjoy a 5 Star Nile Cruiser.
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Meals
Enjoy 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners during the tour.
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Transportation
Travel in comfort with an A/C coach or mini-bus and a Nile Cruiser.
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival and departure transfers are provided on the first and last day of the trip.
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Tour Guiding
Benefit from the services of experienced Egyptologist guides.
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Train (Sleeper Cabin)
Travel overnight from Cairo to Aswan, and from Luxor to Cairo in a private 2 berth sleeper cabin.
What's Not Included
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees to sights and museums are not included.
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Tipping and Gratuities
Tipping and gratuities are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included.
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Items of a Personal Nature
Items of a personal nature are not included.
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Optional Activities
Optional activities are not included in the tour price.
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Other Services Not Stated in the Itinerary
Any other services not explicitly stated in the itinerary are not included.
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with air-conditioned coaches or mini-buses, and enjoy a luxurious Nile Cruiser experience. Overnight sleeper trains provide a comfortable journey between Cairo, Aswan, and Luxor, ensuring you arrive well-rested and ready to explore.
Accommodation
Experience the luxury of 5 and 4-star hotels throughout your journey, including a 3-night stay on a 5-star Nile Cruiser. Enjoy the comfort of the Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino in Cairo, the Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel in Luxor, and the Dahab Paradise Hotel in Dahab.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 5 and 4 star hotels, as well as a 5-star Nile Cruiser for a luxurious 3-night stay.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, the tour includes 13 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 3 dinners.
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What kind of transportation is used during the tour?
Transportation during the tour includes an air-conditioned coach or mini-bus and a Nile Cruiser. There are also overnight sleeper trains from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the tour includes the services of experienced Egyptologist guides.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour?
Yes, arrival and departure transfers are provided on the first and last day of the trip.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include a group dinner on a cruise, a traditional Nubian dinner, a visit to Abu Simbel, a hot air balloon ride over Luxor, camel trekking, snorkeling at the Blue Hole, a mountain dinner, and quad biking.
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What are some of the key sites visited during the tour?
Key sites include the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, Karnak Temple Complex, Philae Temple, Valley of the Kings, Luxor Temple, Citadel of Saladin, and the Egyptian Museum of Cairo.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour package?
No, travel insurance is not included in the tour package.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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