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Pharaohs Nile Cruise Adventure - Grand GEM Visit – Return Flights Included

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 30
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo

    Start point
    Egypt (Arrival transfer from Cairo Airport)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (GEWAN)

    Optional Activities

    • Earlier transfers before the trip starting for extra charge
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  2. Day 2

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (GEWAN)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Great Pyramids of Giza (Cheops, Chefren, Mykerinus)
    • Visit Sphinx and Valley Temple
    • Visit Grand Egyptian Museum
    Landmarks
    Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops)
    Pyramid of Chefren
    Pyramid of Mykerinus
    Sphinx
    Valley Temple
    Grand Egyptian Museum
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  3. Day 3

    Cairo to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nile Cruise or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karnak Temple - Great Hypostyle Hall with statues of Ramses II and obelisks
    • Visit open-air temple complex of Amun
    • Visit Luxor Temple

    Optional Activities

    • Luxor city tour by horse carriage around Luxor city
    • Karnak sound and light show
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple Complex
    Great Hypostyle Hall
    Luxor Temple
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  4. Day 4

    Luxor to Edfu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Leisurely dinner onboard)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nile Cruise or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Valley of the Kings
    • Visit Colossi of Memnon
    • Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise Hot Air Balloon tour
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Colossi of Memnon
    Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
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  5. Day 5

    Edfu to Kom Ombo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nile Cruise or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Visit Edfu Temple
    • Visit Kom Ombo Temple
    Landmarks
    Edfu Temple
    Kom Ombo Temple
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  6. Day 6

    Kom Ombo to Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Nile Cruise or similar )

    Optional Activities

    • Great Temples of Abu Simbel early morning tour
    • Nubian Village afternoon tour
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel Temples
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  7. Day 7

    Aswan to Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (GEWAN)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Philae Temple
    • Visit High Dam
    Landmarks
    Philae Temple
    Aswan High Dam
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  8. Day 8

    Depart Cairo

    End point
    Egypt (Departure transfer to Cairo Airport, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Pharaohs Nile Cruise Adventure - Grand GEM Visit – Return Flights Included reviewer 1
    May 5th, 2026
    My clients tell me their tour was fantastic, the e tour guides were educated, knowledgable, friendly and organized....
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    May 4th, 2026
    Well organized (Mohammed). Great guides Abdul and Ashrf. Amazing tour.
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  • H
    May 4th, 2026
    This was a superb tour and the highlight has to be our guide for the whole of the Nile (5 days) portion, a lovely...
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  • V
    May 3rd, 2026
    It was a very good tour. The guides were excellent specially Abdou.highly recommended. It was an extensive tour....
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  • Pharaohs Nile Cruise Adventure - Grand GEM Visit – Return Flights Included reviewer 5
    May 3rd, 2026
    Highly recommended. The itinerary was perfectly paced to fit in so many historical sites. The tour guides are...
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  • L
    April 30th, 2026
    We had an excellent time on this trip, it was well organised, well communicated and our guides were incredibly...
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  • J
    April 30th, 2026
    Thank you … Thank you BIG MO for all your help and kindness, it will never be forgotten ! Thank you to all the...
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  • M
    April 30th, 2026
    Absolutely fabulous from start to finish
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  • P
    April 29th, 2026
    did the Nile Cruise Tour and it was amazing - best value tour ever and got to tick many places off my bucket list....
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  • H
    April 25th, 2026
    The tour is good and seamless. We didn't know what to expect given the current world affairs. We enjoyed our first...
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  • S

    Sean

    Asked on March 28th, 2026

    Can I please check if the accommodation provided in the Nile cruise is a private room with an ensuite bathroom?

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    • S

      Sean

      TravelerWritten March 2026

      We are also interested in doing a day trip to Alexandria separately after the tour, can you please provide us a cost estimate for that us.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten March 2026

      All cabins have a private bathroom, air-conditioned and have a large panoramic ultra violet window. There are on the cruise a swimming pool, Gymnasium, Laundry service, Bar, SPA and restaurant.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten March 2026

      Alexandria tour needs an extra night to do. Regarding Alexandria tour, Alexandria Tour: 125 USD per person, the tour starts at 07:00 and you will return to Cairo approximately at 18:30. The tour includes Lunch + Entrance fees + Tour guide + Transfer. During the tour you will visit: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa + Alexandria Library from outside + Citadel of Qaitbay.

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    Jenny

    Asked on March 25th, 2026

    When is this tour available at 50 percent off?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten March 2026

      You can check the tour cost and available dates on the tour page.

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    Lynne

    Asked on March 4th, 2026

    What is included in an Egypt tour package? Does it include all meals, a 3-day Nile cruise, a visit to the new museum, a day in the desert, and domestic flights from Barcelona to Luxor and from Cairo back to Spain?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten March 2026

      The package includes accommodation at Cairo hotel (4+ Star hotel) and on the Nile cruise (5 Star Standard Nile cruise Boat). Meals: Cairo hotel includes only breakfast. The Nile cruise includes breakfast + lunch + dinner. Also included: English Tour guide, Transportation, Arrival and departure transfers from and to Cairo international airport, Domestic flight from Cairo - Luxor and from Aswan - Cairo. The tour doesn't include Crew and tour guide tips, entrance fees, Pre and post-tour accommodation, Personal expenses drinks and other meals which are not included, Insurance, Optional tours, and International flights.

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    Ruth

    Asked on March 3rd, 2026

    Since middle-east has war, I am wondering if I need to cancel this trip (before April), and how much I can get money back.

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten March 2026

      * Up to 22 days before departure ......You will lose your deposit.
      * 21 days before departure ......You will lose 50% of the tour cost.
      * 14 days before departure .... You will lose 100% of the tour cost

      And we can reschedule your tour date for free to next year.

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    Diane

    Asked on February 28th, 2026

    Between what times will the tour representative pick us and drop us off at the airport?

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      Diane

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      How much in total for all the entrance fees?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      The accommodation starts Apr 14th at 13:00 and Apr 21st at 10:00 am. So you should book your international flights according to that.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      Entrance Fees: Approximately USD 165 per person, covering all regular sites included in your itinerary.

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    Christine

    Asked on February 26th, 2026

    Is the flight from Aswan to Cairo included? It says that it is but there is an option to add a flight with 1 night hotel stay. So a bit confused

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      The package includes domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo. Your accommodation starts on Apr 4th at 13:00 and ends on Apr 11th at 10:00 am.

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      Christine

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      Also I my clients wanted to book the April 2 departure, so would 1 night hotel stay be included? Than the tour begins on April 3 and finishes on April 11. Also what time would the flight arrive in Cairo on April 11?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      We can not change the tour date to starts on Apr 3rd instead of Apr 4th. If the clients will arrive on Apr 2nd they will need 2 extra nights, they can book it with us or by themselves at another hotel. Your accommodation starts on Apr 4th at 13:00 and ends on Apr 11th at 10:00 am.

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    Christine

    Asked on February 26th, 2026

    Are flights to Luxor and return flight from Aswan included in the tour price package?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      Yes, the domestic flights are included in the package from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo.

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      Christine

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      We will be arriving in Egypt on 13 May, one day before the tour begins. We will most likely be staying at a hotel near Sphinx Airport. Would it be possible to arrange pick-up from our hotel on the day the tour starts instead of from Cairo International Airport?

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      Christine

      TravelerWritten February 2026

      In order to budget accurately for the tour, could you please confirm the total amount we will need to pay for entrance fees? Please also confirm whether there are any other additional fees or taxes not included in the tour price. If so, kindly specify what they are and the exact amounts.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      Any other transfer (Pick up/drop off) will cost you 35 USD. So if you want us to arrange your transfer from a hotel to our hotel on the first day of the tour that will cost you 35 USD.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      Entrance Fees: Approximately USD 165 per person, covering all regular sites included in your itinerary. The tour doesn't include: Crew and tour guide tips, The entrance fees, Pre and post-tour accommodation, Personal expenses drinks and other meals which are not included etc., Insurance, Optional tours, International flights.

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    Sabrina

    Asked on February 25th, 2026

    I have a 14, 9 and 7 age traveling on this tour. we wrote you a week or so age and you all said i should book them as adult to travel on this cruise. So how can i do this, if i use there date of birth. Do you all have to over ride the system. Please advice me on how to book the these passengers

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      Yes, you can book the tour and add their date of birth.

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    Kevin

    Asked on February 23rd, 2026

    We are looking for a tailored 6 to 7 day tour for 8 people with following included. 1) Cairo- Giza Pyramids, Sphinx and Grand Egyption Museum 2) Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and return from Luxor, 3) Aswan main attractions, 4) 5- Star Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor with stops at Historic places 5) Entrance fees and transport to attractions included. 6) Abu Simbel (Optional) tour from Aswan

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      You can check this tour:

      The package includes:
      - Your accommodation at Cairo hotel (4+ Star hotel) and on the Nile cruise (5 Star Standard Nile cruise Boat).
      - Meals (Cairo hotel includes only breakfast / The Nile cruise includes breakfast + lunch + dinner)
      - An English Tour guide.
      - Transportation.
      - Arrival and departure transfers from and to Cairo international airport.
      - Domestic flight from (Cairo - Aswan) and from (Luxor - Cairo).

      The tour doesn't include:
      - Crew and tour guide tips.
      - The entrance fees.
      - Pre and post-tour accommodation.
      - Personal expenses drinks and other meals which are not included etc.
      - Insurance.
      - Optional tours.
      - International flights.

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    Ross

    Asked on February 23rd, 2026

    At what time are we checking out from the hotel after returning from the tour and is there enough time to get to the airport for boarding the flight at 3:25pm?

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    Flights / Transfers
    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten February 2026

      Check out is at 10 am and airport transfer will be 3/4 hours before your flight time.

    • R

      Ross

      TravelerWritten March 2026

      Is the first day a free day and can they arrive at any time?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten March 2026

      Yes, the first day there is nothing to do but check in starts at 13:00.

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    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
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