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Grand Egyptian GEMs: Hidden Pyramids and the Nile - Return Flight Included - 9 Days

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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Cairo

    Arrival in Cairo
    Start point
    Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Arrival transfer from Cairo International Airport, 06:00 - 23:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (GEWAN)
    Landmarks
    Cairo International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Giza and Grand Egyptian Museum

    Giza and Grand Egyptian Museum
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (GEWAN)

    Included Activities

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

    Flight to Luxor and Nile Cruise Embarkation

    Flight to Luxor and Nile Cruise Embarkation
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Nile Cruise or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Karnak Great Hypostyle Hall visit
    • Ramses II Granite Statues viewing
    • Obelisks of Queen Hatshepsut and Tuthmosis III viewing
    • Temple of Amun visit
    • Luxor Temple visit

    Optional Activities

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

    Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, and Colossi of Memnon

    Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's Temple, and Colossi of Memnon
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Nile Cruise or similar )

    Included Activities

    • Valley of the Kings exploration
    • Hatshepsut's Mortuary Temple visit
    • Colossi of Memnon viewing

    Optional Activities

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

    Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo

    Edfu Temple and Kom Ombo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Nile Cruise or similar )

    Included Activities

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

    Abu Simbel and Nubian Village (Optional)

    Abu Simbel and Nubian Village (Optional)
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Nile Cruise or similar )

    Optional Activities

    • Abu Simbel Temple tour
    • Nubian Village tour
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel Temples
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  7. Day 7

    Aswan, Philae Temple, and High Dam

    Aswan, Philae Temple, and High Dam
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (GEWAN)

    Included Activities

    • Philae Temple visit
    • High Dam visit
    Landmarks
    Philae Temple
    Agilkia Island
    High Dam of Aswan
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  8. Day 8

    Saqqara, Dahshur Necropolises, and Local Cuisine

    Saqqara, Dahshur Necropolises, and Local Cuisine
    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant with famous Egyptian food)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (GEWAN)

    Included Activities

    • Saqqara Necropolis visit
    • Step Pyramid of Djoser exploration
    • Pyramid of Teti exploration
    • Bent Pyramid visit
    • Red Pyramid visit
    • Local restaurant lunch with Egyptian food
    Landmarks
    Saqqara Necropolis
    Step Pyramid of Djoser
    Pyramid of Teti
    Bent Pyramid
    Red Pyramid
    Dahshur Necropolis
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  9. Day 9

    Departure from Cairo

    Departure from Cairo
    End point
    Cairo International Airport (CAI), Airport Rd, Al Shorouk, Cairo 11, Egypt (Departure transfer to Cairo International Airport, 00:00 - 23:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Cairo International Airport
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    Deana5.0August 2026
    We really enjoyed this tour. (Age 63, 64) We saw more than we expected, and the tour guides were terrific. We even...
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  • Ethan5.0August 2026
    Led by Mahmoud
    It was very fun all the sights were explained amazingly by all the guides such as big moe Omar and ashraf were the...
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    Jean5.0July 2026
    Fabulous trip. Amazing guides. Great timing & balance of touring and free time. Delicious, huge variety & quantity of...
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  • Aiman4.0June 2026
    While providing my positive feedback regarding the favorable experiences during the tour, particularly highlighting...
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    J.P.5.0May 2026
    very helpful, went above and beyond, would recommend
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    For us, we thought the tour was super. All the guides,e the transport arrangements and the destinations where perfect...
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    Gustavo5.0May 2026
    The tour was great and went as expected very well organized with very nice tour guides, Abdul and Hamed. However, our...
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    sabine4.0May 2026
    The local tour guides and organusation was great. Unfortunately the pick up in Cairo international airport was a...
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  • Pedro5.0May 2026
    Excelente trip. The Tour guides Ammed and Abdul were highly experienced in all the faces of the trip. Highly...
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  • Joe5.0May 2026
    Arrival went well, with prompt pickup at airport, all drivers and representatives were helpful and courteous. We were...
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  • J

    Jordan

    Asked on July 28th, 2026

    I would like to stay 5 extra days in Cario. Is it possible and how much it is per day?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten July 2026

      The extra night cost changes according to the room type:

      1 extra night at a double room costs 150 USD.
      1 extra night at a single room costs 140 USD.
      1 extra night at a triple room costs 210 USD.

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    Bruce

    Asked on July 21st, 2026

    My mom is 83 and I was advised when putting the trip on hold to contact you to find out if this tour is suitable for her. She is mobile and if not feeling up to doing anything will stay behind in hotel or boat. Are there any activities she really shouldn't do?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten July 2026

      There is no problem, if she is in good health, she can go on the tour.

      It would be our pleasure.

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    Kathleen

    Asked on July 20th, 2026

    Could you provide the Hotel names for stay as well as the Cruise name?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten July 2026

      The hotel It will be the *Gewan* or a similar .
      The cruise It will be the *Renaissance* or a similar .

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    Vanessa

    Asked on July 19th, 2026

    I want more details about what's included and if ALL entrances tickets are included in this price. Some days like in Cairo, is dinner included ? If not, where do we have dinner? Can we have extra days before and after the tour on our own?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten July 2026

      It does not include entrance tickets; the cost is $165 per person, excluding optional tours.

      Dinner is included only on the cruise, we can also help you find restaurants in Cairo, as there are many located near the hotel.

      Yes, you can book additional nights with us before and after the tour, as you wish.

    • V

      Vanessa

      TravelerWritten July 2026

      is it 165$ US or cdn? Is this cost for the total of the entrances? In the description of the tour, all the activities included , i have to pay the entrances?Where do i pay it? Breakfast and lunch is included in the hotel or i have to pay it?
      What is the hotel in Cairo? Does it have a restaurant?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten July 2026

      The USD 165 is in US Dollars per person and covers the total entrance fees for the sightseeing included in your tour itinerary.

      The entrance fees are not included in the tour price and can be paid upon arrival to your tour representative by cash or card.

      In Cairo, breakfast is included at the hotel. Lunch is included on sightseeing days as specified in the itinerary.

      The Cairo hotel is Gewan Hotel, which has an on-site restaurant serving breakfast and other meals.

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      Vanessa

      TravelerWritten July 2026

      I would like to know the name of the Nile cruise ship on this tour ?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten July 2026

      It will be Renaissance or similar.

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    Heidi

    Asked on July 9th, 2026

    what is the name of ship and are they all 5 star luxury. Also can we stay aboard if there is a day that we dont want to site see

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    Marlene

    Asked on July 3rd, 2026

    1. If I arrive a day earlier to Cairo, which hotel does the tour normally use in Cairo? 2. Can it be arranged that we are picked up on April 16, one day before the tour starts on April 17, at Cairo airport? 3. How hot is it normally in April in Cairo?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten July 2026

      Yes, you can arrive one day early on April 16, 2027, and we can arrange your airport pickup from Cairo Airport. The Cairo hotel is usually Gewan Hotel, or similar, subject to availability. Final details are confirmed closer to departure. April weather in Cairo is usually pleasant and warm, around 25–30°C during the day and 15–18°C in the evening.

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    Barbara

    Asked on July 2nd, 2026

    Reading the tour information on the 3rd day, it is mentioned "You'll catch an early flight to Luxor and board your 5-star Nile cruise ship". Questions: 1. Is the flight from Amsterdam to Cairo included? 2. Is the flight to Luxor included? 3. If so how long is the flight time to Luxor 4. Is the 5-star Nile cruise ship included?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten July 2026

      Our trip includes domestic flights from Cairo to Luxor (approximately 1 to 1.5 hours), and the return flight from Aswan to Cairo.

      International flights are not included.

      Yes, the trip includes accommodation on a 5-star cruise.

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    Mary

    Asked on June 29th, 2026

    I would like to discuss cancellation policy. The current policy is too strict. I lost a lot of money for a tour in Dubai.

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten June 2026

      Please kindly review our Terms & Conditions and Cancellation Policy carefully during the booking process before confirming your reservation.

      All cancellation details are clearly outlined there, so you can make your decision with full understanding.

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    Jess

    Asked on June 8th, 2026

    Can I add the Alexandria Day Tour at the beginning or end of the trip? I need a quote for an additional night in a double room.

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten June 2026

      Yes, we can arrange the Alexandria Day Tour either before or after the trip. The additional night in a double room will cost USD 150 per room per night, subject to availability.

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    Tammy

    Asked on May 14th, 2026

    Can I see king tuts burial tomb, where his body is on this tour?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten May 2026

      The standard Valley of the Kings ticket includes visits to three open royal tombs. Commonly visited tombs include Ramses III (KV11), Ramses IV (KV2), Ramses IX (KV6), Merenptah (KV8), and Tausert & Setnakht (KV14). Please note that the exact tombs visited may vary based on opening schedules on the day. The other tombs are not included in the standard ticket and, if available, its entrance fee is paid on-site.

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