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Elegance of the Nile (Small Groups, Pharaoh Deck Cruise)

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Start and end in Cairo
4.3 (32 reviews)
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River Cruise
Cruise scenic waterways for 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 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mena House Hotel, Giza.)
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  3. Day 2

    Giza

    Giza
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mena House Hotel, Giza.)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Giza with Egyptologist
    • Visit Pyramid of King Zoser
    • View colossal statue of Ramses II
    • Visit Alabaster Sphinx
    • Explore interior of pyramid with hieroglyphs and burial chambers
    Landmarks
    Pyramid of Khufu
    Great Sphinx of Giza
    Saqqara Necropolis
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  4. Day 3

    Luxor

    Luxor
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

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

    Luxor

    Luxor
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Hathor at Dendera
    • Yoga class on sundeck
    • Meet River Tosca Captain
    • After-hours VIP tour of Temple of Luxor
    Landmarks
    Temple of Hathor
    Luxor Temple
  6. Day 5

    Luxor - West Bank

    Luxor - West Bank
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Relaxed Egyptian dinner with informal evening on the river)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Colossi of Memnon
    • Explore Temple of Hatshepsut
    • Guided tour of Valley of the Kings with Egyptologist
    • Watch local family bake traditional Egyptian sun bread
    • Enjoy sun bread with Egyptian tea
    • Galabeya party with dancing and games on the river
    Landmarks
    Colossi of Memnon
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    Valley of the Kings
  7. Day 6

    Aswan

    Aswan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea (Afternoon tea on shaded terrace at Old Cataract Hotel overlooking the Nile River), Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kom Ombo double temple
    • Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from Egyptologist
    • Cocktail demonstration with local herbs
    • Meet women at local women-owned cooperative (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)
    • Afternoon tea at Old Cataract Hotel
    • Nubian performance

    Optional Activities

    • Private sailing around Kitchener's Island on felucca
    • Shop at Aswan Market for Egyptian and African goods
    Landmarks
    Kom Ombo Temple
    Kitchener's Island
    Aswan Market
    Old Cataract Hotel
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  8. Day 7

    Aswan

    Aswan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian classics)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aswan High Dam
    • Explore ancient granite quarries
    • See Queen Hatshepsut's unfinished obelisk
    • Cross Nile by motorboat to Philae Island
    • Visit Philae temple complex
    • Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
    Landmarks
    Aswan High Dam
    Philae Temple
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  9. Day 8

    Aswan

    Aswan
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

    • Relaxing morning on River Tosca

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Abu Simbel temples
    • Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from Egyptologist
    • Cocktail masterclass for perfect Egyptian cocktail
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel Temples
  10. Day 9

    Esna to Luxor

    Esna to Luxor
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Esna Temple with local historian
    • Sailing from Esna to Luxor
    Landmarks
    Esna Temple
  11. Day 10

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alabaster Mosque
    • Visit Citadel of Salah El-Din
    • Guided tour of Grand Egyptian Museum with Egyptologist
    • View treasures from Tomb of Tutankhamun
    • Farewell drinks and toasts
    Landmarks
    Muhammad Ali Mosque (Alabaster Mosque)
    Citadel of Salah El-Din
    Grand Egyptian Museum
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  12. Day 11

    Cairo

    Cairo

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  • MichaelBohler5.0•February 2019
    Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish. From the warm welcome at Cairo airport to the exceptional...
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    Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the Elegance of the Nile guided holiday with Luxury Gold. We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on the road. Even more, we are proud to learn of the immense effort put in by our staff to ensure a seamless and memorable experience for our esteemed guests. Similarly, we are without a doubt happy to have hosted you and we hope to welcome you back to travel with us again soon.
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