See the Best of Egypt During an 11-Day Guided Tour & Nile Cruise
See the best of Egypt on this 11-day guided tour. Enjoy an afternoon in Cairo before joining an Egyptologist for an exclusive visit to the Pyramids of Giza, where you’ll walk inside one of its caverns and see the Sphinx. At the Egyptian Museum, gaze upon priceless treasures taken from the tomb of the country’s most famous pharaoh, Tutankhamun. See the Temple of Luxor during a VIP, after-hours visit, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site free from other tour groups. See the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun is buried. Choose to sail the Nile on a felucca, a traditional wooden boat, or visit Aswan Market for a shopping spree. Sip on tea at the Cataract Hotel, where Winston Churchill once dined. And visit the Esna Temple, a striking waterfront structure.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
VIP Experiences
Visit landmark sites after hours, meet incredible locals and more on these unforgettable experiences reserved only for Luxury Gold guests.
After-Hours Visit to the Temple of Luxor
Approach the Temple of Luxor along the Avenue of Sphinxes and see the ancient stones on your special after-hours visit. Look to the top of the remaining Pylon of Ramses II and step into the ancient monument.
Exceptional Dining
One of the best ways to get to know a destination is through its cuisine. That’s why exceptional food experiences are at the heart of our journeys.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Cairo at Leisure.
Day 2 Giza Sightseeing
Day 3 Join your Cruise in Luxor
Day 4 The Temple of Hathor and Luxor
Day 5 The West Bank and Valley of the Kings
Day 6 A Felucca Around Kitchener’s Island
Day 7 Aswan and High Dam
Day 8 Relax upon the Nile
Day 9 From Esna to Luxor
Day 10 Luxor to Cairo
Day 11 Luxor to Cairo
Inclusive Luxury Gold Services
- You will be escorted by one of our fine Travelling Concierges and certified Egyptologist, handpicked to serve as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- At every hotel, you’ll be treated to seamless baggage handling, with prompt delivery inside your room.
- 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. See Notes in the pricing panel for exemptions.
- Complimentary, private airport transfers are included on start and end dates, when flights are included within the itinerary and when additional accommodation has been booked through Luxury Gold. Guests will be transferred with fellow Luxury Gold Travellers that arrive on the same flight. Complimentary port transfers are included when cruise travel is included within the itinerary. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city of the itinerary, may be requested but are not guaranteed.
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