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Elegance of the Nile (Small Groups, Summer, 11 Days)

11 days
From Giza to Cairo
4.3
32 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Cairo

  2. Day 2

    Saqqara

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour with Egyptologist to Saqqara Necropolis
    • Visit the Step Pyramid of Zoser
    • View colossal statue of Ramses II
    • View Alabaster Sphinx
    Landmarks
    Step Pyramid of Zoser
    Colossal statue of Ramses II
    Alabaster Sphinx
  3. Day 3

    Karnak to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Karnak Temple Complex
    • Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes
    • Explore the Hypostyle Hall columns
    • Board River Tosca luxury Nile cruise
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple Complex
    Temple of Amun
  4. Day 4

    Dendera and Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Hathor at Dendera
    • After-hours VIP tour of Temple of Luxor

    Optional Activities

    • Yoga class on River Tosca's sun deck
    • Meet with River Tosca's captain in engine cabin
    Landmarks
    Temple of Hathor
    Temple of Luxor
  5. Day 5

    Valley of the Kings

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Egyptian sun bread with Egyptian tea), Dinner (Relaxed Egyptian dinner during galabeya party)

    Included Activities

    • View Colossi of Memnon
    • Guided tour of Temple of Hatshepsut
    • Explore Valley of the Kings with Egyptologist
    • Visit pharaonic burial chambers
    • Watch local family bake traditional sun bread
    • Egyptian tea experience
    • Galabeya party with dancing and games on River Tosca
    Landmarks
    Colossi of Memnon
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    Valley of the Kings
  6. Day 6

    Kom Ombo and Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with belly dancing performance)

    Included Activities

    • Visit double-temple of Kom Ombo
    • View mummified crocodiles at Kom Ombo
    • Afternoon tea at Old Cataract Hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Private sail around Kitchener's Island on traditional felucca
    • Shop Aswan Market for local Egyptian and African goods
    • Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from Egyptologist
    • Cocktail demonstration with local herbs and ingredients
    Landmarks
    Kom Ombo Temple
    Kitchener's Island
    Old Cataract Hotel
  7. Day 7

    Aswan High Dam and Philae

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian cuisine with Sound and Light Show)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aswan High Dam
    • View unfinished obelisk of Hatshepsut
    • Explore Granite Quarries
    • Motorboat crossing to Philae Island
    • Guided tour of Philae temple complex
    • Dinner with Egyptian cuisine
    • Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
    Landmarks
    Aswan High Dam
    Granite Quarries
    Philae Temple Complex
  8. Day 8

    Abu Simbel

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Abu Simbel temples
    • Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from Egyptologist
    • Egyptian cocktail-making class
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel Temples
  9. Day 9

    Esna to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Esna Temple with local historian
    • Final evening aboard River Tosca
    Landmarks
    Esna Temple
  10. Day 10

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Citadel of Salah El-Din
    • Visit Alabaster Mosque
    • Explore Khan El Khalili bazaar
    • Guided tour of Egyptian Museum
    • View treasures from Tomb of Tutankhamun
    Landmarks
    Citadel of Salah El-Din
    Alabaster Mosque
    Khan El Khalili bazaar
    Egyptian Museum
  11. Day 11

    Departure from Cairo

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Tour ID: 169101

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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before August 5th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 5th, 2026, a minimum payment of $350 is required to confirm your booking with Luxury Gold. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 95 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Luxury Gold will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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Who is travelling?

AdultsAges 18 or above

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ChildrenUnder 18

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