Description
Ancient Egypt – one of the ultimate bucket list destinations. Set off on an incredible journey through time as you explore Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and more. Visit the Great Pyramids of Giza, the mysterious Sphinx, Philae Temple and the Valley of the Kings (just to name a few). Including a luxurious 7-night cruise down the iconic Nile River, guests can explore sand-covered tombs, towering temples, museums, ancient cities and more – and then retire at the end of an adventure-filled day in 5-star comfort.
Including all flights, accommodation, a variety of meals and 11 fantastic ancient experiences, this brilliant package encompasses everything you need to truly immerse yourself in Ancient Egypt.
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Depart Australia
Your amazing Egyptian journey begins!
Meals included: inflight only
Cairo
Upon arrival in Cairo, you will be met by our travel representative in
Egypt and transferred to your hotel for overnight.
Accommodation: Sonesta Hotel or similar, Cairo
Meals included: inflight only
Cairo
After breakfast your private Egyptologist tour guide and driver will pick you up and start your tour. Drive to Giza and visit the Pyramids. See the Great Pyramid, a royal burial chamber and the Sphinx. Lunch en route. Visit the Egyptian Museum; this houses a magnificent collection of Pharaonic antiquities, especially the golden treasures of Tut Ankh Amun.
Accommodation: Sonesta Hotel or similar, Cairo
Meals included: breakfast and lunch
Luxor and Nile Cruise
Upon arrival to Luxor, our representative will pick up you for embarkation on your Nile Cruise. visit the great Luxor Temple and the magnificent Karnak Temple of Amun with its famous Hypostyle Hall and the 134 huge columns, the Statue of Ramses II, the Obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut and the Sacred Lake.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise on board Princess Sarah Ship or similar
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Nile Cruise (Luxor)
In the morning your sightseeing in Luxor includes the West Bank (Thebes) where some of the richest treasures in the world exists, including the Tomb of Tut Ankh Amun (optional) and other royal tombs including Ramses VI in the Valley of the Kings, you will be able to visit some of these tombs,Visit Hatshepsut funerary temple at Dier El Bahari and the Colossi of Memnon. Then transfer back to your Cruise for lunch. In the afternoon you will sail through the locks of Esna to Edfu and dinner on board.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise on board Princess Sarah Ship or similar
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Nile Cruise (Kom-Ombo and Edfu)
In the morning, Sail to Edfu, visit Edfu temple, than sail to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the Sobek Temple, dedicated to the two gods, which offers beautiful murals and reliefs. Sail to Aswan.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise on board Princess Sarah Ship or similar
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Nile Cruise (Kom-Ombo and Edfu)
After breakfast you will visit the High Dam, and Philae Temple. In the afternoon you will sail on an Egyptian felucca around Elephantine Island and the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener Island and the Agha Khan Mausoleum.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise on board Princess Sarah Ship or similar
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Nile Cruise (Aswan)
Time at leisure. Meals served onboard the cruise.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise on board Princess Sarah Ship or similar
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Nile Cruise (Aswan, Kom Ombo and Edfu)
After breakfast, sail to Kom Ombo, sail to Edu.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise on board Princess Sarah Ship or similar
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Nile Cruise (Esna and Luxor)
Sail to Esna and Luxor. Meals served onboard the cruise.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise on board Princess Sarah Ship or similar
Meals included: breakfast, lunch and dinner
Luxor to Cairo
After breakfast, disembarkation from the ship, transfer to Luxor airport for your flight back to Cairo, transfer to your hotel in Cairo.
Accommodation: Sonesta Hotel or similar, Cairo
Meals included: breakfast
Cairo
This is a free day at your Cairo hotel for your COVID19 rapid testing day prior to returning to Australia. A qualified medical representative will come to your hotel to administer the test. The results will be delivered back to the hotel for you to present to the Australian authorities when you return to Australia. Most of the day you will be able to relax by the pool and enjoy some free time using the hotel facilities.
Accommodation: Sonesta Hotel or similar, Cairo
Meals included: breakfast
Departure
After breakfast transfer to Cairo airport for you final departure to Australia
Meals included: breakfast and inflight
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Return economy airfares from Melbourne Sydney, Adelaide, Perth & Brisbane to Cairo flying with Emirates Airlines.
- Meet and Assist at the airport.
- 4 nights 5* accommodation in Cairo
- 7 nights on board a 5* Nile cruise, including all meals and drinks
- Domestic economy flights in Egypt.
- All transfers in private Deluxe A/C Bus.
- All sightseeing on board the cruise.
- Baggage handling and portage.
- Sightseeing with entry fees as mentioned.
- Private English Guide/Egyptologist.
- Service and local taxes.
- COVID 19 test prior to returning to Australia in Cairo.
Experiences:
- Visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza
- Visit the pyramid of Zoser, Sakkara
- Visit the Philae Temple of High Dam, Aswan
- Spend the evening in Aswan at your leisure
- Sail the River Nile on a 5-star cruise ship
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Temple of Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Enjoy an all-inclusive evening at a resort
- Visit the Temple of Karnak
- Explore the Temple of Luxor
Exclusions
- Egypt Entry visa (available on arrival for approximately US$20)
- Travel Insurance (highly recommended)
- Meals not mentioned.
- All Drinks.
- Any additional requests.
- Tips ( Driver, Representative & Guide)
Child Policy: Children may join this tour, please contact us for a quote. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
Single Supplement: The additional supplement is on a request basis only. Please contact us for a quote.
Important info: For up-to-date travel requirements, including visas, vaccinations entry and re-entry requirements we recommend passengers check with the Smartraveller government website before bookind and departure.
Accommodation:
- Cairo - Sonesta Hotel (or similar)
- 5* deluxe Nile Cruise - Princess Sarah Ship (or similar)
Travel Insurance:
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