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

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Start and end in Cairo
4.3 (32 reviews)
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Cruise scenic waterways for effortless exploration
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Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 40
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Mena House Hotel, Giza.)
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2Itinerary Image 3
  3. Day 2

    Giza

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided Giza sightseeing tour with Egyptologist
    • Explore interior of a pyramid with hieroglyphs and chambers
    • View Sphinx and colossal statue of Ramses II
    • Saqqara Necropolis visit with Egyptologist to see Step Pyramid of Zoser
    Landmarks
    Pyramid of King Zoser
    Great Sphinx of Giza
    Saqqara Necropolis
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  4. Day 3

    Luxor

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

    Included Activities

    • Karnak Temple Complex guided tour with Egyptologist
    • Walk Avenue of Ram-headed Sphinxes
    • Explore Hypostyle Hall and Temple of Amun
    • Board River Tosca luxury Nile cruise
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple Complex
    Itinerary Image 1Itinerary Image 2
  5. Day 4

    Luxor

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

    Included Activities

    • Temple of Hathor (Dendera) visit
    • After-hours VIP tour of Temple of Luxor
    • Walk Avenue of Sphinxes at Temple of Luxor

    Optional Activities

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

    West Bank - Valley of the Kings

    West Bank - Valley of the Kings
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Relaxed Egyptian dinner with galabeya party featuring dancing and games)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

    • Colossi of Memnon viewing
    • Temple of Hatshepsut guided tour with Egyptologist
    • Valley of the Kings exploration with Egyptologist
    • Royal tombs and burial chambers visit
    • Local family visit - traditional sun bread baking demonstration
    • Egyptian tea experience
    • Galabeya party with Egyptian dinner and dancing
    Landmarks
    Colossi of Memnon
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    Valley of the Kings
    Itinerary Image 1
  7. Day 6

    Aswan

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

    Included Activities

    • Kom Ombo double-temple visit
    • Mummified crocodiles viewing
    • MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience: Local women's co-operative visit
    • Afternoon tea at Old Cataract Hotel
    • Nubian performance

    Optional Activities

    • Private felucca sail around Kitchener's Island
    • Aswan Market shopping for local Egyptian and African goods
    • Egyptologist talk on powerful women in Egypt's history
    • Cocktail demonstration with local herbs and Egyptian ingredients
    Landmarks
    Kom Ombo Temple
    Kitchener's Island
    Aswan Market
    Old Cataract Hotel
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 7

    Aswan

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

    Included Activities

    • Aswan High Dam tour
    • Ancient granite quarries visit
    • Queen Hatshepsut's unfinished obelisk viewing
    • Philae Temple Complex motorboat crossing and guided tour
    • Nubian monument exploration
    • Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
    • Egyptian dinner aboard River Tosca
    Landmarks
    Aswan High Dam
    Philae Temple
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  9. Day 8

    Aswan

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

    Optional Activities

    • Abu Simbel temples excursion
    • Egyptologist talk on powerful women in Egypt's history
    • Egyptian cocktail-making demonstration with local herbs and ingredients
    Landmarks
    Abu Simbel Temples
  10. Day 9

    Esna to Luxor

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

    Included Activities

    • Esna Temple guided tour with local historian
    • Temple of Khnum exploration
    Landmarks
    Esna Temple
  11. Day 10

    Cairo

    Cairo
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Farewell dinner with drinks and toasts)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.)

    Included Activities

    • Alabaster Mosque visit
    • Citadel of Salah El-Din sightseeing tour with Travel Concierge
    • Grand Egyptian Museum tour with Egyptologist
    • Tutankhamun treasures viewing
    • Farewell celebration with drinks and toasts
    Landmarks
    Muhammad Ali 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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