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

11 days
Start and end in Cairo
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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
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. Day 1

    Cairo

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

    Cairo

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Giza with Egyptologist
    • Visit to Step Pyramid of Zoser at Saqqara Necropolis
    • Visit to colossal statue of Ramses II
    • View of the Sphinx
    • Tour inside one of the Pyramids
    Landmarks
    Pyramid of King Zoser
    Sphinx
    Colossal statue of Ramses II
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  3. Day 3

    Cairo to Luxor

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

    Included Activities

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

    Luxor

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Temple of Hathor
    • After-hours VIP tour of Temple of Luxor

    Optional Activities

    • Yoga class on the river sundeck
    • Meet the River Tosca's Captain in the engine cabin
    Landmarks
    Temple of Hathor
    Temple of Luxor
  5. Day 5

    West Bank - Valley of the Kings

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Egyptian sun bread with Egyptian tea), Dinner (Relaxed Egyptian dinner during galabeya party)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

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

    Kom Ombo - Aswan

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Kom Ombo double-temple
    • Afternoon tea at Old Cataract Hotel
    • Meeting with local women-owned co-operative (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
    • Nubian performance

    Optional Activities

    • Private felucca sail around Kitchener's Island
    • Shopping at Aswan Market
    • Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from Egyptologist
    • Cocktail demonstration and sample drinks made from local herbs
    Landmarks
    Kom Ombo Temple
    Kitchener's Island
    Aswan Market
    Old Cataract Hotel
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  7. Day 7

    Aswan - Philae Island

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Aswan High Dam
    • Exploration of ancient granite quarries
    • Motorboat crossing to Philae Island
    • Guided visit to Philae temple complex
    • Dinner with Egyptian classics
    • Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
    Landmarks
    Aswan High Dam
    Philae Temple Complex
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  8. Day 8

    Aswan

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Optional Activities

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

    Esna to Luxor

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Esna Temple with local historian
    Landmarks
    Esna Temple
  10. Day 10

    Luxor to Cairo

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Alabaster Mosque
    • Visit to Citadel of Salah El-Din
    • Guided tour of Grand Egyptian Museum with Egyptologist
    • View of Tutankhamun treasures
    • Concluding drinks and toasts
    Landmarks
    Alabaster Mosque
    Citadel of Salah El-Din
    Grand Egyptian Museum
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  11. Day 11

    Cairo

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    • Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • 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 21st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 21st, 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.
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