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Taste of Egypt 2026

10 days
Start and end in Cairo
2.0
1 traveler review

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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Ages 8+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo

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  2. Day 2

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to the Egyptian Museum to view King Tutankhamun's treasures and ancient Egyptian artifacts
    • Close-up view of the Sphinx and Great Pyramid of Giza (Cheops)
    • Visit to the newly discovered Noble Tombs
    Landmarks
    Egyptian Museum
    Sphinx
    Great Pyramid of Giza (Cheops)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Drive to Old Cairo to visit Saladin's 12th-century citadel and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali
    • Visit to Memphis to view the statue of Ramses II
    • Lunch in a local restaurant
    • Visit to Sakkara desert necropolis, including the Step Pyramid of King Zoser and the tomb of Mary Roca
    Landmarks
    Old Cairo
    Citadel of Saladin
    Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali
    Memphis
    Statue of Ramses II
    Sakkara
    Step Pyramid of King Zoser
  4. Day 4

    Cairo to Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (First lunch onboard), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Karnak complex with the Temple of Amun Ra
    • Lunch onboard
    • Visit to Luxor Temple
    • Live entertainment onboard
    Landmarks
    Karnak Complex
    Temple of Amun Ra
    Luxor Temple
  5. Day 5

    Luxor to Edfu

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens
    • Visit to Deir El-Bahri (Queen Hatshepsut's monumental rock temple)
    • Photo stop at the Colossi of Memnon
    • Exclusive lecture from Egyptologist while sailing to Edfu
    Landmarks
    Valley of the Kings
    Valley of the Queens
    Tomb of Tutankhamun
    Deir El-Bahri
    Colossi of Memnon
  6. Day 6

    Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Edfu Temple (Temple of Horus)
    • Egyptian cooking class while sailing
    • Visit to Kom Ombo twin temples
    • Party night onboard
    Landmarks
    Edfu Temple
    Temple of Horus
    Kom Ombo Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Motorboat journey across the Nile to view the Nilometer on Elephantine Island
    • View of the Aga Khan Mausoleum

    Optional Activities

    • Guided Optional Excursion to Abu Simbel temples (by coach)
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel Temples
    Elephantine Island
    Nilometer
    Aga Khan Mausoleum
  8. Day 8

    Aswan to Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided Sightseeing Excursion to Granite Quarries and unfinished obelisk
    • Motor launch to island of Agilika
    • Visit to Temple of Isis
    • Photo stop at Aswan High Dam
    Landmarks
    Granite Quarries
    Unfinished Obelisk
    Island of Agilika
    Temple of Isis
    Aswan High Dam
  9. Day 9

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Typical Egyptian light lunch)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of National Museum of Egyptian Civilization with Royal Mummies' Hall
    • Visit to Abu Serga Church
    • Visit to the Hanging Church
    • Visit to Cairo's oldest Jewish synagogue
    • Panoramic Nile River tour on traditional felucca with typical Egyptian light lunch
    • Browse Khan al Khalili Souk bazaar and Medieval alleyways

    Optional Activities

    • Optional Dinner Cruise on the Nile
    Landmarks
    National Museum of Egyptian Civilization
    Royal Mummies' Hall
    Coptic Cairo
    Abu Serga Church
    Hanging Church
    Cairo's oldest Jewish synagogue
    Khan al Khalili Souk
  10. Day 10

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast
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Number of tours

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  • MS Farah
    MS Farah
     In Arabic, Farah means Happiness and Joy. In this spirit, you'll sail on the MS Farah-one of Egypt's most elite ships on the Nile. Cru… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    120
    Crew
    85
    Length
    236ft
    Width
    Suites
    2
    Staterooms
    56
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    56
    Deck
    5
    Deck with Cabins
    4

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2.0
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  • Itinerary
    3.0
  • Transport
    1.0
  • Guide
    3.0
  • Accommodation
    3.0
  • Food
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    May 20th, 2023
    2.0
    We were very disappointed in the recent (April 14, 2023) Avalon Taste of Egypt cruise. This was billed as a “ luxury”...
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    Traveled in April 2023

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    Alicia

    Asked on November 18th, 2025

    Is there any lifts in MS farah ?

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    Don

    Asked on November 14th, 2025

    How many people are on the tour?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten November 2025

      The ship that will be sailing on the 13 February, 2026 is known as the MS Farah that can accomodate a total of 120 guests.

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    Tamara

    Asked on May 22nd, 2023

    What hotel does Avalon have us staying at in Cairo?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten May 2023

      Hotels in Cairo are usually confirmed and sent to you in the final documents once you have a confirmed booked, that would be sent to you closer to departure. I had a look and can see that you should expect to be in deluxe or first class hotels. Hotels below or similar: Marriott Mena House OR Hilton Heliopolis.

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on July 6th, 2022

    What hotels do we stay at in cairo? What is the fee for going to Abu Simbel? By car or flight?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten July 2022

      Hotels are not confirmed until about 30 days prior to departure, but the two we have listed are Marriott Mena House and Hilton Heliopolis. For Abu Simbel excursion, the price is $390 per person and is operated by flight. Availability is subject to change.

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Tour ID: 226553

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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.
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    • For any tour departing before July 20th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 20th, 2026, a minimum payment of $250 is required to confirm your booking with Avalon Waterways. 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.
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