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Elegance of the Nile (Small Groups, Winter, Royal Suite Cruise)

11 days
Start and end in Cairo
5.0
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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 - 18
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Cairo

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mena House Hotel, Giza.)

    Included Activities

    • Private chauffeur transfer to Mena House Hotel
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  2. Day 2

    Giza

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Giza with Egyptologist
    • Visit to Pyramid of King Zoser
    • View colossal statue of Ramses II
    • Visit to Alabaster Sphinx
    Landmarks
    Pyramid of King Zoser
    Great Sphinx
    Colossal Statue of Ramses II
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  3. Day 3

    Luxor

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Karnak Temple with Egyptologist
    • Walk avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to Hypostyle Hall
    • Board River Tosca luxury cruise
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple
    Temple of Amun
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  4. Day 4

    Luxor

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    West Bank - Valley of the Kings

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

    Included Activities

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

    Kom Ombo - Aswan

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Kom Ombo double-temple
    • Afternoon tea at Old Cataract Hotel
    • Meet women of local women-owned co-operative (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER Experience)
    • Nubian performance

    Optional Activities

    • Private felucca sail around Kitchener's Island
    • Shop at Aswan Market for local products including dried hibiscus flowers, Ancient Egyptian souvenirs, spices and carpets
    • Egyptologist talk on powerful women in Egypt's history (Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshepsut, Nefertiti)
    • Sundeck cocktail demonstration with local herbs and ingredients
    Landmarks
    Kom Ombo Temple
    Kitchener's Island
    Aswan Market
    Old Cataract Hotel
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 7

    Aswan - Philae

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Aswan High Dam
    • Explore ancient granite quarries
    • View Queen Hatshepsut's unfinished obelisk
    • Motorboat crossing of Nile
    • Visit Philae temple complex
    • Egyptian dinner
    • Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
    Landmarks
    Aswan High Dam
    Ancient Granite Quarries
    Unfinished Obelisk of Hatshepsut
    Philae Temple Complex
  8. Day 8

    Aswan

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

    Optional Activities

    • View Abu Simbel temples
    • Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from Egyptologist
    • Learn how to make perfect Egyptian cocktail
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel Temples
    Itinerary Image 1
  9. Day 9

    Esna - Luxor

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Esna Temple with local historian
    • Sail to Luxor
    Landmarks
    Esna Temple
  10. Day 10

    Luxor - 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 Egyptian Museum with Egyptologist
    • View treasures of Tutankhamun
    Landmarks
    Alabaster Mosque
    Citadel of Salah El-Din
    Egyptian Museum
  11. Day 11

    Cairo

    Included Activities

    • Private transfer to Cairo Airport
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    February 18th, 2019
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    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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    I want to know what dates the Royal Suite is the accomodation and maybe post cruise options.

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    • Luxury GoldOperatorWritten August 2025

      Royal Suite Availability on day 3 to day 9: The Royal Suite, located on the Pharaoh Deck, is approximately 60 sqm and offers elevated luxury. There are only two Royal Suites available per sailing, so availability is limited. For the Winter 2025–2026 season, Royal Suite departures are available between November 1, 2025, and March 21, 2026. Post-Cruise Options: Luxury Gold offers private transfers and can arrange additional hotel nights in Cairo if booked in advance. These post-cruise stays can include: Mena House Hotel (near the Pyramids), Cairo Marriott Hotel, Optional excursions like museum visits or guided market tours.

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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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    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 19th, 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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