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Egypt and the Nile (Classic, 12 destinations)

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Start and end in Cairo
4.0 (4 reviews)
  • Nile river with traditional sailboats at sunset.
  • A riverfront with palm trees, a tall tower, and boats reflecting in the water.
  • Camels resting in the desert with pyramids in the background.
  • Close-up of the Sphinx with a pyramid and a blue sky.
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  • Egypt is a breathtaking experience. The trip really felt like I got to know true Egyptian and Ancient Egyptian culture.

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  • Silhouettes of camels and people at sunset near the pyramids.
  • Boats on a river with pyramids and lush greenery in the background.
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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
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Guided in English
Group Size 8 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cosmopolitan Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Cairo streets
    • Casual dining in Cairo
  3. Day 2

    Cairo to Aswan

    Cairo to Aswan
    Meals
    Dinner (Included set dinner served inside your cabin on the overnight train), Breakfast (Included breakfast served inside your cabin on the overnight train)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Overnight Train)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Pyramids of Giza
    • See the Sphinx
    • Explore Cairo's markets

    Optional Activities

    • Group Photo in front of the Pyramids & Sphinx (US $11.00)
    • Visit the Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam (USD $24.00)
    • Egyptian Village Visit (US $22.00)
    Landmarks
    Pyramids of Giza
    Sphinx
  4. Day 3

    Aswan

    Aswan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nile Cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Stroll along the Nile
    • Felucca sailboat ride
    • Nile River Cruise (3 nights)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit the legendary Abu Simbel Temple - $273 USD
    • Explore Aswan at leisure
    • Unfinished Obelisk & High Dam visit - $24 USD
    • Egyptian Village Visit - $22 USD
    Landmarks
    High Dam of Aswan
    Unfinished Obelisk
    Abu Simbel
  5. Day 4

    Aswan to Edfu

    Aswan to Edfu
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nile Cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Nile River sailing to Edfu

    Optional Activities

    • Abu Simbel Temple visit - $273 USD
    • Explore Aswan at leisure
    • Relax on the boat
    • Evening tour of Kom Ombo Temple - $12 USD
    Landmarks
    Kom Ombo Temple
  6. Day 5

    Edfu to Luxor

    Edfu to Luxor
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nile Cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Nile River sailing to Luxor

    Optional Activities

    • Boat ride across to the West Bank
  7. Day 6

    Luxor to Hurghada

    Luxor to Hurghada
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Bel Air Azur Resort (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Valley of the Kings tour
    • Temple of Hatshepsut visit

    Optional Activities

    • Guided tour of the Temples of Karnak & Luxor - $40 USD
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    Temple of Karnak
    Luxor Temple
  8. Day 7

    Hurghada to Cairo

    Hurghada to Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Novotel Cairo Airport (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Red Sea Cruise with snorkeling - $46 USD (8-11 pax) or $41 USD (12+ pax)
    • Snorkeling
    • Sunbathing
    • Beach relaxation
    Landmarks
    Red Sea
  9. Day 8

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast

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What's Not Included

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Where You'll Stay

  • Cosmopolitan Hotel (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 1

  • Overnight Train

    Hotel
    day 2

  • Nile Cruise

    Hotel
    Days 3, 4, 5

  • Bel Air Azur Resort (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 6

  • Novotel Cairo Airport (or similar)

    Hotel
    day 7
All accommodations are subject to change

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4.0
Overall rating based on 4 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    4.7
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.3
  • Food
    4.3
  • Tour Operator
    4.7

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  • Patricia1.0•October 2023
    Was in the Egypt and the Contiki tour was scheduled to leave the next week. Wanted to see if there was any spots...
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    Traveled in September 2023
  • Charlie5.0•January 2022
    Amazing experience. The best tour I have ever traveled on. My only strong recommendation is to include all the cost...
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    Traveled in January 2022
  • Lianne
    Lianne5.0•January 2020
    A trip of a lifetime! Hands down one of the best trips I've ever been on. Egypt is a breathtaking experience. The...
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    Traveled in November 2019
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    Sounds like you had an amazing trip! So happy to hear you loved Egypt as much as we do.
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  • Ashleigh
    Ashleigh5.0•September 2018
    Loved it! This trip was incredible! Firstly from my tour guide - Sherif such an amazing guide, so knowledgeable! He...
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    Ellen

    Asked on December 2nd, 2023

    May I ask how many solo travellers in this group and what's the average age please? I am also thinking potential upgrading accommodation if possible.

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    • ContikiOperator•Written December 2023

      The group size: Max. 40 travelers and ages from 18 to 35 years old can book this tour. A single room accommodation costs USD 2,340 per person while the twin-share room costs USD 1,823 per person.

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    Stephanie

    Asked on October 31st, 2022

    Would like to know the name of the cruise ship

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    • ContikiOperator•Written November 2022

      The Nile Cruise Boat Assigned: M/S Medea or La Traviata or similar (subject to change - to be confirmed before embarkation).

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    Andrea

    Asked on January 12th, 2022

    are you able to tell me how many people are booked on the trip, and how many are solo travelers? I am traveling alone and trying to find the best match for me.

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    Travel Support
    • ContikiOperator•Written January 2022

      On average, between 60 and 70% of our travellers go solo so you won't be the only one. On our trips that use hotel accommodation, we can room you with another same-gender traveler so there is no single-supplement fee, or you can choose to have your own room for a little extra. On our hostel trips you will room with up to 6 other travelers of the same gender so will have plenty of opportunities to meet new people!

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    Alison

    Asked on April 1st, 2017

    Can you please provide more information on this type of tour?

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    • ContikiOperator•Written April 2017

      This is an amazing tour of Egypt with some amazing highlights such as embracing the magic of Cairo & Tutankhamen, floating along the Nile to ancient Aswan and soaking up the sphinxes & majestic Luxor temple.

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    Tom

    Asked on November 1st, 2016

    Will my daughter be safe travelling to Egypt with this tour?

    Other
    • ContikiOperator•Written November 2016

      Contiki is one of the most reputable youth travel tour operators in the world and they have been operating trips for over 50 years.

      You can rest assured that your daughter's safety and security will be in great hands when travelling with Contiki.

      All of the hotels will be safe, centrally-located and secure accommodations hand-picked by Contiki to ensure that their travellers make the most out of their time in Egypt.

      One of the amazing things about travelling with a group tour is you don't have to worry about the logistics or your safety of travelling in a foreign country, you get to leave that up to the experts!

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    Thomas

    Asked on May 1st, 2016

    Are these trips taken in groups?

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    • ContikiOperator•Written May 2016

      All these tours are independent tours which means you will not be travelling in a group.

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    Lori

    Asked on March 1st, 2016

    My girlfriend and I are going on this tour, can we get rooms to ourselves?

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    • ContikiOperator•Written March 2016

      As the prices are based on twin shared accommodations it would be absolutely no problem for you and your girlfriend to share a room.

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    Rachel

    Asked on March 1st, 2016

    What hotels are on the Egypt trip?

    Accommodation
    • ContikiOperator•Written March 2016

      A hotel list is not yet available for this departure however the tour begins and ends at the Oasis Pyramids in Cairo.

      All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details 4-6 weeks before departure. Under the "What’s Included" tab on each tour page, you can find general info about the accommodations used on the tour before you book.

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