The vibrant hum of Cairo’s lively streets and the majestic Great Pyramids of Giza mark the beginning of your journey through Ancient Egypt. Glide along the Nile to Kom-Ombo, sail past Luxor, and delve into the mysteries of the Valley of the Kings.
Includes
12 Day Trafalgar Guided Holiday
11 Nights in cherry-picked hotels
11 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners
Seven-night luxury Nile Cruise
Return flight from Cairo to Luxor
Flight from Luxor to Cairo
Transportation by luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
The services of a professional English speaking Egyptologist / Travel Director throughout your journey
All porterage and restaurant gratuities
All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Included experiences
Explore Luxor and Cairo with an Egyptologist
See the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis and the Step Pyramid in Saqqara
Sail in a felucca across the Nile and much more!
Excludes
Flights not mentioned
Arrival/ departure transfers
Visas
Travel Insurance
Spending money and items of a personal nature
Extras
On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised
Choice of Optional Experiences available at an additional cost
Highlights
11 Nights in cherry-picked hotels
25 Meals
Seven-night luxury Nile Cruise
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Cairo
Delve into the antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which begins in the effervescent Egyptian capital. As you transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure, you’ll feel the intoxicating buzz of this lively city – the perfect introduction to an unforgettable opportunity to learn about Egypt’s ancient past and exciting present. You may choose to relax after your trip, or experience the energy of Cairo for yourself at the Khan El-Khalili souk where the sounds and smells are almost overwhelming.
Accommodation: Ramses Hilton Cairo
Day 2: Admire the Wonders of Giza
Immerse yourself during a full-day excursion to the old kingdom of Egypt. See the Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, then marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mighty Sphinx.
Accommodation: Ramses Hilton Cairo
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 3: Fly to Luxor and Embark on Your Nile Cruise
We fly to Luxor this morning and embark on a guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex, before boarding our cruise in time for lunch. Later, marvel at Luxor's Temple and visit the Luxor Museum to see an astounding collection of archaeological treasures, including items from Tutankhamun’s tomb. Your Stays with Stories experience takes you on a cruise along the Nile, which continues to play a crucial role in Egyptian economy and biodiversity.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Explore Ancient Dendera
Pay tribute to the Goddess Hathor at Dendera Temple, a soaring structure built around 330 BC. Beautifully preserved and elaborate in its design, every inch of this impressive sand-colored structure is mesmerizing and you’ll see many of its halls, shrines and unique features such as the sun dial and replica Dendera zodiac, tracing the images of Taurus and Libra. You’ll learn about Dendera’s role as one of the major capitals of ancient Upper Egypt before sailing to Kom-Ombo for the night.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5: Journey to Aswan
Today, we travel to Aswan, which for centuries held the important strategic role of being Egypt’s southern frontier and gateway to the rest of Africa. Today it is a tranquil, modern city, most known for its High Dam, Nubian villages and Philae Temple, built to honor Egyptian goddess Isis. We arrive in time for dinner, watching the buzz of the city from the comfort of our boat.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6: The High Dam and More in Aswan
During your sightseeing in Aswan, you’ll see how the ancient Egyptians chose a stunning place to honor the goddess of love and you’ll learn how the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Later, meet the wonderful ladies of a local Women owned co-operative on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience. Our final stop today is a visit to the High Dam, the world’s largest embankment dam which ended the cycle of flood and drought along the Nile River.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7: Onwards to Philae and Kitchener’s Island
Today could see you join a once-in-a-lifetime Optional Experience to Abu Simbel, carved into a solid rock cliff in Egypt’s Nubian Valley. As you approach the Great Temple, you’ll marvel at the four-seated colossi on either side of the entrance and the elaborate engravings depicting great victories and paying homage to the gods. Later, you’ll set sail in a traditional felucca around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island, a haven for rare exotic birds and unusual plants.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8: Off to Ancient Kom-Ombo
We visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, a highlight along the Nile, where we’ll learn how the temple was built to honor two gods, Horus the Elder and Sobek. The Temple has a perfectly symmetrical design, the two sides mirroring each other with one side dedicated to the crocodile god, the other to the falcon god. You’ll learn all about the mythical link and why the Nile crocodile was of such importance to the ancient Egyptian priests.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9: Sail to Stunning Luxor
Watch how the river gives life to an arid landscape and the people who live within it as you sail down the Nile towards Luxor, once an ancient Egyptian capital. Head to the Sundeck for the best views and thrilling experience of passing through Esna Lock before continuing your journey.
Accommodation: Nile Cruise
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Disembark and Fly to Cairo
Disembark at Luxor to explore the fascinating complex of mortuary temples and tombs, including Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings. Connect With Locals as you enjoy a traditional Be My Guest experience. Fly to Cairo and enjoy an evening at leisure to soak up the buzzing atmosphere for which the city is famous.
Accommodation: Ramses Hilton Cairo
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 11: Discover Colorful Cairo
The buzz of Cairo is undeniable, and you’ll get to feel it first-hand as you embark on an unforgettable sightseeing tour through the effervescent Egyptian capital. History buffs will love the visits to the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Old Cairo, built 700 years ago as a spiritual hub for the region. You’ll also see the Alabaster Mosque and Citadel of Cairo, a medieval Islamic-era fortification which served as the seat of the Egyptian government for almost seven centuries. Later, you’ll head to the celebrated Egyptian Museum, where you’ll Dive Into Culture and discover the museum’s unbelievable array of artefacts, from mummies and sarcophagi to jewelery and King Tutankhamun’s treasures.
Accommodation: Ramses Hilton Cairo
Meals included: Breakfast
Day 12: Farewell Cairo
Our expedition at its end, say a fond farewell to your newfound friends.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Prices are per person twin share, include discounts, and are subject to availability and rate of exchange changes. Offers above are a guide only and will vary depending on departure date. Our guide price is based on the cheapest departure within the stipulated season, availability is correct at time of loading and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Visas may be necessary and insurance is essential. Pentravel and Tour Operator terms and conditions apply, and may be found on our website. Package excludes extra nights’ accommodation, optional extensions, airfares, taxes and fees, flight supplements, surcharges and airport transfers. You can do optional free-time add-on experiences in your free time and pay for them as you travel (additional costs apply). Full payment due 120 days prior to departure or at time of booking if booked within 120 days of departure; whichever comes first. Prices are in ZAR, are per person, land only, based on double occupancy and are subject to availability. R3000 per person deposit required at time of booking to hold space; some trips require payment in full at time of booking. If you need to cancel your booking after deposit, we'll give you a Future Travel Credit to use when you rebook with us. High season supplements and block out dates may apply. Supplier and tour operator is not responsible for technical or system errors that may interfere with or otherwise prohibit the use of promotion or sale. Tour operator reserves the right to withdraw promotional offers and adjust savings anytime without notice. At time of loading this may not be a definite departure, please contact a travel consultant for more info. Other conditions may apply. These packages are based on CASH price. E&OE;.
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