we are thinking about booking 11 days tour Highlights of Egypt for Nov 26-Dec6 2026. Is it GEM museum? Could GEM be added? Will it be possible to pay for all optional services at due day of paying for tour (Sep 2026) to avoid any problems with money conversions?

The GEM museum will be visited as part of the itinerary on Day 10 of the tour. All optional excursions need to be booked during the tour through your guide, who will advise the exact costs and available payment methods during the tour itself.

Can optional excursions be booked in advance?

All optional activities need to be booked through your guide during the tour.

How do we book activities like the hot-air balloon ride?

Optional excursions are provided by third parties and should be booked at the destination.

Can someone organize airport transfers for my arrival?

Arrival transfers can be booked up to 5 days prior to departure.

What should we expect regarding final paperwork before the tour?

Pre-departure information will be sent within 15-30 days prior to departure.

Is it possible to get the visa on arrival in Egypt?

Most passengers prefer to get their visas upon arrival or online in advance.

Can we extend our stay at the hotel before the tour starts?

You may book extra nights, depending on availability, at the designated hotel.

Is travel insurance necessary?

Travel insurance is mandatory to join our tours as per our terms and conditions.

What is the luggage allowance for the domestic flights?

The luggage allowance is 23kg plus 7kg for carry-on.

How many people are in this group? Would prefer a smaller group if possible.

The maximum group size is 20, though this limit may be increased to 24 based on demand and local availability.

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Highlights of Egypt

11 days

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Start and end in Cairo

4.9

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Hotel and meals in Cairo were excellent. Egypt is a great destination with great sightseeing and highly recommend to my friends.
Liam, traveled in January
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In-depth Cultural: Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Fully Guided: An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 4 - 24
Ages 18+

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Itinerary

Day 1
Cairo
Optional Activities
- Group Dinner
Day 2
Cairo to Alexandria
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner (Egyptian dinner)
Included Activities
- Visit Wadi El Natrun Coptic Monasteries (if open)
Landmarks
Wadi El Natrun
Day 3
Alexandria
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided walking tour of Alexandria
- Visit ancient acropolis
- Visit Roman Amphitheatre
- Visit National Museum
- Visit Kom El Shoqafa Catacomb
Landmarks
Roman Amphitheatre
Kom El Shoqafa Catacomb
National Museum of Alexandria
Day 4
Cairo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Giza Pyramids and Sphinx
- Cairo sightseeing tour
Landmarks
Great Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza
Day 5
Cairo to Luxor
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Flight from Cairo to Luxor
- Walk Avenue of the Sphinx
- Visit Temple of Amun
- Board 5-star Nile Cruise
- Visit Luxor Museum
Optional Activities
- Sound & Light Show at Karnak Temple
Landmarks
Temple of Amun
Luxor Museum
Karnak Temple
Day 6
Luxor
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Locally prepared meal on board), Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Valley of the Kings
- Visit Luxor Temple
- Visit Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Visit Colossi of Memnon
- Sail toward Edfu on Nile Cruise
Optional Activities
- Hot Air Balloon Ride over Luxor Valley
Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Luxor Temple
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon
Day 7
Kom-Ombo
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Traditional dinner on board cruise)
Included Activities
- Discover Edfu
- Visit Kom-Ombo
- Stroll charming village with Travel Director
Landmarks
Edfu
Kom-Ombo
Day 8
Aswan
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Authentic dinner prepared by locals with live music)
Included Activities
- Sail on traditional felucca
- Visit Kitchener Islands Botanical Gardens
- Visit Aswan Dam
- Visit Temple of Isis
- Visit Unfinished Obelisk
- Visit Philae Temple
- Dinner with local music
Optional Activities
- Traditional Nubian Village Visit
- Philae Temple Sound and Light Performance
Landmarks
Kitchener Islands
Aswan Dam
Temple of Isis
Unfinished Obelisk
Philae Temple
Day 9
Aswan to Cairo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Abu Simbel Excursion
Landmarks
Abu Simbel
Day 10
Cairo
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities
- Guided Cairo sightseeing tour
- Visit Egyptian Museum
- Visit Citadel of Saladin
- Visit Mosque of Mohammed Ali
- Visit Hanging Church
- Visit Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Landmarks
Egyptian Museum
Citadel of Saladin
Mosque of Mohammed Ali
Hanging Church
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar
Day 11
Cairo
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Wadi El Natrun

Landmarks
Roman Amphitheatre
Kom El Shoqafa Catacomb
National Museum of Alexandria

Landmarks
Great Pyramids of Giza
Great Sphinx of Giza

Landmarks
Temple of Amun
Luxor Museum
Karnak Temple

Landmarks
Valley of the Kings
Luxor Temple
Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Colossi of Memnon

Landmarks
Edfu
Kom-Ombo

Landmarks
Kitchener Islands
Aswan Dam
Temple of Isis
Unfinished Obelisk
Philae Temple

Landmarks
Abu Simbel

Landmarks
Egyptian Museum
Citadel of Saladin
Mosque of Mohammed Ali
Hanging Church
Khan el-Khalili Bazaar

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Traveler Reviews

4.9

Overall rating based on 13 Reviews

Itinerary
5.0
Transport
5.0
Guide
5.0
Accommodation
4.9
Food
4.9
Tour Operator
4.8

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Sheeva
April 25th, 2024
5.0
A great tour ! I was able to learn all about the Egyptian history and civilization through a great Egyptologist and...
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Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Ciconia Exclusive Journeys
Hi Sheeva, thank you for your review! We're thrilled to hear you had a great time on your tour of Egypt, learning all about its wonderful history and culture. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you on another journey with us soon! All the best, Ciconia Team
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Tania
April 16th, 2024
5.0
We booked a Ciconia Tour through Tour Radar. I was worried someone might not be at the airport to meet us and called...
We booked a Ciconia Tour through Tour Radar. I was worried someone might not be at the airport to meet us and called Tour Radar and they were very reassuring. I would book with them again for peace of mind. The tour itself was outstanding. We felt we got value for money and really saw Egypt thoroughly. We also appreciated the small group of around 11 people, the 5 star hotels and that they even checked we were ok on our cruise. Islam, our Egyptologist was absolutely amazing. Not only did he guide us through all museums and exhibits with interesting historical information, he also told us so much about the Egypt customs and way of life. He went out of his way to ensure everyone was happy, felt safe and just felt generally comfortable. We would not hesitate to book another Ciconia Exclusive Journeys tour.Show more
Traveled in April 2024
Reply from: Ciconia Exclusive Journeys
Hi Tania, thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on your tour of Egypt. We will be sure to pass you kind words onto your guide and we look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon! All the best, Ciconia Team
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Leisl
March 22nd, 2024
5.0
We absolutely loved everything about our Wonders of Egypt tour. Our guide/Egyptologist was fantastic.
Traveled in February 2024
Reply from: Ciconia Exclusive Journeys
Hi Leisl, thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time on your trip to Egypt and will be sure to pass your kind words onto your guide. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure with us soon! All the best, Ciconia Team
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Michael
February 26th, 2024
5.0
perfect tour..........
Traveled in February 2024
Reply from: Ciconia Exclusive Journeys
Hi Michael, thank you for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear you had a wonderful time on your tour through Egypt. We hope to see you on another adventure with us soon! All the best, Ciconia Team
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Abraham
July 28th, 2023
4.0
good tour guides.beautiful hotel and cruise ship, However I was being harassed to purchase insurance for my trip. I...
good tour guides.beautiful hotel and cruise ship, However I was being harassed to purchase insurance for my trip. I am not Austrian,never heard of travel insurance within tour package.Never purchased one . if it was mandatory should be included in tour package price.Left a bad taste with your agency and you know what for no reason .Your agents did very well by trying to convince and force me to purchase travel insurance .Sorry did not work.Show more
Traveled in July 2023
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Elaine
January 26th, 2023
5.0
Adham has been an extremely generous, patient and knowledgable guide. For my first Ciconia tour experience and guide,...
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Traveled in November 2022
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Liam
January 24th, 2023
5.0
Hotel and meals in Cairo were excellent. Guide was excellent. Loved his job and made us feel safe and his knowledge...
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Traveled in October 2022
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Ella
January 21st, 2023
5.0
The cruise ship was 5 star an advertised the service was good. The drink selection really good. The first 2 nights at...
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Traveled in July 2022
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Susan
January 19th, 2023
5.0
Amazing tour especially due to Adham. His overall knowledge for the tour was exceptional. Adham has given outstanding...
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Traveled in November 2022
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Kerry
January 18th, 2023
5.0
Our guide Sam made the tour extremely enjoyable. His knowledge, friendliness an experience never to be forgotten....
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Traveled in July 2022

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Jason
Asked on December 16th, 2025
we are thinking about booking 11 days tour Highlights of Egypt for Nov 26-Dec6 2026. Is it GEM museum? Could GEM be added? Will it be possible to pay for all optional services at due day of paying for tour (Sep 2026) to avoid any problems with money conversions?
Payments
Tour Details
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written December 2025
  The GEM museum will be visited as part of the itinerary on Day 10 of the tour. All optional excursions need to be booked during the tour through your guide, who will advise the exact costs and available payment methods during the tour itself.
F
Fernando
Asked on March 27th, 2025
Can optional excursions be booked in advance?
Other
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written March 2025
  All optional activities need to be booked through your guide during the tour.
S
Salem
Asked on February 12th, 2025
How do we book activities like the hot-air balloon ride?
Tour Details
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written February 2025
  Optional excursions are provided by third parties and should be booked at the destination.
L
Louise
Asked on January 7th, 2025
Can someone organize airport transfers for my arrival?
Flights / Transfers
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written January 2025
  Arrival transfers can be booked up to 5 days prior to departure.
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Ramon
Asked on November 25th, 2024
What should we expect regarding final paperwork before the tour?
Tour Details
Travel Support
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written November 2024
  Pre-departure information will be sent within 15-30 days prior to departure.
F
Friedrich
Asked on July 28th, 2024
Is it possible to get the visa on arrival in Egypt?
Visa
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written July 2024
  Most passengers prefer to get their visas upon arrival or online in advance.
N
Nicolas
Asked on July 4th, 2024
Can we extend our stay at the hotel before the tour starts?
Accommodation
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written July 2024
  You may book extra nights, depending on availability, at the designated hotel.
M
Marije
Asked on April 10th, 2024
Is travel insurance necessary?
Travel Support
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written April 2024
  Travel insurance is mandatory to join our tours as per our terms and conditions.
T
Tamara
Asked on February 4th, 2024
What is the luggage allowance for the domestic flights?
Flights / Transfers
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written February 2024
  The luggage allowance is 23kg plus 7kg for carry-on.
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Sara
Asked on December 23rd, 2023
How many people are in this group? Would prefer a smaller group if possible.
Group size
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written December 2023
  The maximum group size is 20, though this limit may be increased to 24 based on demand and local availability.
- S
  Sara
  Traveler•Written December 2023
  Is there an option for a smaller group?
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written December 2023
  Unfortunately, we currently do not have options available for a smaller group. However, we can offer more insights into the group size on a departure basis, as group sizes may vary between departures. The average group size for our Egypt tours is 16. The current group size for March 21st is 8, though this number may change closer to departure.
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  Sara
  Traveler•Written December 2023
  Was trying to book but it does not allow the 3 of us to be in same room? We are 2 adults and a child. How can we make this possible?
- Ciconia Exclusive JourneysOperator•Written December 2023
  Regretfully, we are unable to offer triple rooms or a family suite on our tours. Accommodations available are twin rooms and double rooms only, or a single room for solo travellers with the single supplement.

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- 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.
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Highlights of Egypt

Itinerary

Cairo

Optional Activities

Cairo to Alexandria

Included Activities

Alexandria

Included Activities

Cairo

Included Activities

Cairo to Luxor

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Luxor

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Kom-Ombo

Included Activities

Aswan

Included Activities

Optional Activities

Aswan to Cairo

Optional Activities

Cairo

Included Activities

Cairo

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