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Elegance of the Nile (Small Groups, Summer, Pyramid Deck Cruise)

11 days
Start and end in Cairo
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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 20 - 40
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mena House Hotel, Giza.)
    Itinerary Image 1
  2. Day 2

    Giza

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Saqqara with Egyptologist - Step Pyramid of Zoser
    • Guided tour of Giza pyramids and Sphinx with Egyptologist
    • Entry into one of the pyramids - view hieroglyphs and burial chambers
    Landmarks
    Pyramid of King Zoser (Step Pyramid)
    Sphinx
    Statue of Ramses II
    Giza Pyramids
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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 with Egyptologist
    • Walk the Avenue of Ram-headed Sphinxes to the Hypostyle Hall
    • Board River Tosca luxury Nile cruise ship
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple Complex
    Temple of Amun
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  4. Day 4

    Luxor

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Temple of Hathor at Dendera
    • After-hours VIP tour of Temple of Luxor along the Avenue of Sphinxes

    Optional Activities

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

    West Bank

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Relaxed Egyptian dinner during galabeya party on the river)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Colossi of Memnon
    • Guided tour of Temple of Hatshepsut with Egyptologist
    • Guided exploration of Valley of the Kings with Egyptologist
    • Visit local family home to watch traditional Egyptian sun bread baking
    • Egyptian tea with freshly baked sun bread
    • Galabeya party with relaxed Egyptian dinner, dancing and games on the river
    Landmarks
    Colossi of Memnon
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    Valley of the Kings
  6. Day 6

    Aswan

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Kom Ombo double temple
    • Meet women of local women-owned co-operative - MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience
    • Afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel terrace overlooking the Nile
    • Nubian performance in the evening

    Optional Activities

    • Private sail around Kitchener's Island in a traditional wooden felucca
    • Shopping at Aswan Market for local Egyptian and African goods
    • Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from an Egyptologist (Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshepsut, Nefertiti)
    • Cocktail demonstration and tasting of local drinks on the sundeck
    Landmarks
    Kom Ombo Temple
    Kitchener's Island
    Aswan Market
    Old Cataract Hotel
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Aswan

    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner (Egyptian classics on the Nile with relaxed evening and informal dining experience)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aswan High Dam and ancient granite quarries with unfinished obelisk of Queen Hatshepsut
    • Cross Nile by motorboat to Philae temple complex
    • Explore Philae temple complex - immaculately preserved Nubian monument
    • Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
    • Afternoon tea on shaded terrace of Old Cataract Hotel overlooking Nile River

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Aswan Market to shop for local products including dried hibiscus flowers, Ancient Egyptian souvenirs, spices and carpets
    • Cruise on elegant wooden felucca around Kitchener's Island botanical vistas
    Landmarks
    Aswan High Dam
    Philae Temple
    Unfinished Obelisk of Hatshepsut
    Kitchener's Island
    Old Cataract Hotel
    Aswan Market
  8. Day 8

    Aswan

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

    Optional Activities

    • View Abu Simbel's fabulous temples
    • Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from an Egyptologist
    • Learn to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel Temples
  9. Day 9

    Aswan to Luxor

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Esna Temple with local historian
    • Set sail to Luxor on River Tosca
    Landmarks
    Esna Temple
  10. Day 10

    Luxor to Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast
    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 of Tutankhamun
    • Farewell drinks and toast
    Landmarks
    Alabaster Mosque
    Citadel of Salah El-Din
    Grand Egyptian Museum
  11. Day 11

    Cairo

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