When and where does the tour start?

The first day of this tour is an arrivals day, and an included airport transfer will take you to your hotel when you touch down in Cairo. The tour generally starts from Oasis Hotel, however, please be aware the starting hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released. Check-in starts at 2 pm and if your flight arrives early enough you will have some free time to explore the Egyptian capital or relax by the hotel swimming pool.

What are the additional costs and optional excursions?

Additional Costs Your tour guide will collect a local payment of EGP 550. This covers tipping for all services provided during the tour by drivers, waiters, hotel staff and felucca staff. Please note that entrance fees for the following experiences on this tour are not included in the tour price. Please keep them in mind as you budget for your trip: Philae Temple - Price: EGP 140 The High Dam - Price: EGP 50 Giza Pyramids & The Sphinx - Price: EGP 160 Pyramid of Djoser - Price: EGP 150 Egyptian Museum - Price: EGP 160 Temple of Kom-Ombo - Price: EGP 100 Edfu Temple - Price: EGP 140 Karnak Temple - Price: EGP 150 Luxor Temple - Price: EGP 140 Hatshepsut Temple - Price: EGP 100 Optional Excursions Please see below the list of optional excursions in local currency, however, please note this is a guideline only and prices are subject to change: The Sights of Alexandria - Price: USD$ 90 Memphis and Dashure - Price: USD$ 45 El-Mokattam Hill and Monastery of St. Simeon - Price: USD$ 25 Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids - Price: USD$ 36 Open Buffet Dinner on Nile Cruise - Price: USD$ 36 Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the West Bank of Luxor - Price: USD$ 130 Valley of the Kings - Price: E£ 225 Abu Simbel Temple - Price: USD$ 90 Dinner in a Nubian House - Price: USD$ 25 Snorkelling - Price: USD$ 35 Scuba Diving - Price: USD$ 65

Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

Unfortunately, Expat Explore can not book your pre/post accommodation for this tour but you are more than welcome to book directly with the hotel yourself.

What is the age range?

This tour is suitable for anyone within the age range of 10 to 90 years old. Due to the nature of the tour and activities involved young children & infants are not able to participate in the tour. In some cases, persons over 65 years of age may be asked to provide medical evidence of fitness to travel on certain itineraries.

Is there a hotel list available?

Expat Explore does not release the exact list of hotels that will be used on tour until 5 days prior to the departure, however, this is a list of hotels that they typically stay at: Oasis Hotel 5-star Nile Cruise Grand Seas Resort or The Three Corners Sunny Beach Resort Please be advised that the accommodations are subject to change.

Egypt Nile Jewel - 9 Days

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Alice "Itinerary and schedules covered all the highlights of Egypt. I also went to optional tours - Alexandria and Abu Simbel, among others. In addition, our tour guide, Kero arranged for other tours - Coptic Cairo, the Palace and Cairo Tower. He also provided a lot of useful information, has a great sense of humor and went above and beyond to make the tour amazing! Accomodations is what you paid for..."

Excellent: 182 reviews

Starts: Cairo
+6 Destinations: Nile
Ends: Cairo

Highlights

Indulge on a luxurious 5-star Nile river cruise to Luxor
Relax in Hurghada, home to some incredible diving spots
Delve into Egypt’s ancient past with an Egyptologist
Get your camera ready for the iconic Pyramids of Giza

Age range: 10 to 90 year olds
Accommodation: Hotel, Berth / Cabin
Max Group Size: 51
Transportation: Coach / Bus, Boat
Travel style: In-depth Cultural, Adventure, Coach / Bus, Christmas & New Year
Operator: Expat Explore Travel

Start and end in Cairo! With the in-depth cultural tour Egypt Nile Jewel - 9 Days, you have a 9 day tour package taking you through Cairo, Egypt and 5 other destinations in Egypt. Egypt Nile Jewel - 9 Days includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.

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Introduction

Day 1: Arrive in Cairo
Day 2: Giza Pyramids - Sphinx - Sakkara
Day 3: Aswan - Philae Temple - Nile Cruise
Day 4: Kom-Ombo - Edfu - Nile Cruise
Day 5: Luxor - Karnak Temple - Nile Cruise
Day 6: Valley of the Kings - Hatshepsut - Hurghada
Day 7: Hurghada - Free day
Day 8: Hurghada - Cairo
Day 9: Departure

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182 Reviews

Excellent: 54%
Good: 42%
Average: 3%
Rather Poor: 1%
Bad: 0%

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Iosu
Written on November 12, 2019
3.5 - Good
The tour was good, i really enjoyed it, great itinerary, great staff, good tour guide and also good meals. The accomodation was not that good though, the rooms were quite dirty, specially in Hurghada. I would overall recommend it, but with the... Read more
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Ken
Written on October 31, 2019
4.0 - Good
I enjoyed the tour very much. It was well organised and informative. I do have two other comments. I found the beach resort, The Caves, in Hurghada unnecessary and rather offensive. It was acceptable in food and facilities. However since we were only there... Read more
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Robert
Written on October 29, 2019
3.0 - Average
The guide was good,, but he sometimes kept us in the sun too long to talk. The five star cruise wasn't worth a 5 star rating, it was more like a 3 star. The hotels ratings were also too high. The box meals were crap. We did enjoy the antiquities and the... Read more
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Lazarus
Written on October 29, 2019
4.0 - Good
The tour exceeded my expectations. Everything went as planned. Early wake up made up for the spectacular sitings you get to see. Tour guide was outstanding and knowledgeable. Definitely an experience I will not forget.
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John
Written on October 22, 2019
4.5 - Excellent
Our 9 day tour was well organized, and our guide, Kero, was knowledgeable and helpful. We saw more than we ever imagined we would and were very pleased with the itinerary. We felt safe at all times thanks to our guide, who shepherded us very successfully.... Read more
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Lisa
Written on October 22, 2019
4.5 - Excellent
Such a great trip! Our guide Kero was the best. Great value for the money. Many have mentioned the accommodations were not 5* but this may be why the cost was low. Jam packed itinerary. We really got to see most of the Egyptian highlights. Loved the... Read more
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Madhu
Written on October 21, 2019
4.0 - Good
It was a good tour with an extensive itinerary. The hotels and cruise were good too. The guide was wonderful and helpful. Nothing was too much for him. The only point I feel it could improve were the very early morning wake up calls !!!
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SallyCostello
Written on October 19, 2019
5.0 - Excellent
From the pickup at the airport the tour was spot on. It was well organised and we found we had no problems. Samar was an excellent guide, very knowledgeable, friendly and well organised. She answered all questions and had lots to share on Egypt. We felt... Read more
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Saria
Written on October 14, 2019
4.5 - Excellent
What an amazing experience! A special thank you to our exceptional tour guide Kero, he was an essential part of our trip to Egypt. For starters, his attention to detail was impeccable. He explained all the sights and provided historical background— his... Read more
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Alice
Written on October 14, 2019
5.0 - Excellent
Itinerary and schedules covered all the highlights of Egypt. I also went to optional tours - Alexandria and Abu Simbel, among others. In addition, our tour guide, Kero arranged for other tours - Coptic Cairo, the Palace and Cairo Tower. He also provided... Read more
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When and where does the tour start?
The first day of this tour is an arrivals day, and an included airport transfer will take you to your hotel when you touch down in Cairo. The tour generally starts from Oasis Hotel, however, please be aware the starting hotel is subject to change until your final documents are released. Check-in starts at 2 pm and if your flight arrives early enough you will have some free time to explore the Egyptian capital or relax by the hotel swimming pool.
What are the additional costs and optional excursions?
Additional Costs
Your tour guide will collect a local payment of EGP 550. This covers tipping for all services provided during the tour by drivers, waiters, hotel staff and felucca staff.

Please note that entrance fees for the following experiences on this tour are not included in the tour price. Please keep them in mind as you budget for your trip:
Philae Temple - Price: EGP 140
The High Dam - Price: EGP 50
Giza Pyramids & The Sphinx - Price: EGP 160
Pyramid of Djoser - Price: EGP 150
Egyptian Museum - Price: EGP 160
Temple of Kom-Ombo - Price: EGP 100
Edfu Temple - Price: EGP 140
Karnak Temple - Price: EGP 150
Luxor Temple - Price: EGP 140
Hatshepsut Temple - Price: EGP 100

Optional Excursions
Please see below the list of optional excursions in local currency, however, please note this is a guideline only and prices are subject to change:
The Sights of Alexandria - Price: USD$ 90
Memphis and Dashure - Price: USD$ 45
El-Mokattam Hill and Monastery of St. Simeon - Price: USD$ 25
Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids - Price: USD$ 36
Open Buffet Dinner on Nile Cruise - Price: USD$ 36
Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the West Bank of Luxor - Price: USD$ 130
Valley of the Kings - Price: E£ 225
Abu Simbel Temple - Price: USD$ 90
Dinner in a Nubian House - Price: USD$ 25
Snorkelling - Price: USD$ 35
Scuba Diving - Price: USD$ 65
Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?
Unfortunately, Expat Explore can not book your pre/post accommodation for this tour but you are more than welcome to book directly with the hotel yourself.

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