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

11 days
Start and end in Cairo
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Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
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

    Giza

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

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Giza with Egyptologist
    • Visit Step Pyramid of King Zoser
    • View colossal statue of Ramses II
    • See the Alabaster Sphinx
    • Explore inside one of the Pyramids and view hieroglyphs
    Landmarks
    Step Pyramid of King Zoser
    Sphinx of Giza
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 3

    Luxor

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Karnak Temple complex
    • Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes
    • Explore the Hypostyle Hall
    • Board River Tosca luxury Nile cruise
    Landmarks
    Karnak Temple Complex
    Temple of Amun
    Itinerary Image 1
  4. Day 4

    Luxor

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Temple of Hathor in Dendera

    Optional Activities

    • Yoga class on the 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 at a local family home), Dinner (Relaxed Egyptian dinner during galabeya party)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Colossi of Memnon
    • Explore Temple of Hatshepsut
    • Visit Valley of the Kings with Egyptologist
    • Explore royal tombs and burial chambers
    • Visit local family home to watch sun bread making
    • Experience galabeya party with dancing and games
    Landmarks
    Colossi of Memnon
    Temple of Hatshepsut
    Valley of the Kings
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    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

    • Visit double-temple of Kom Ombo
    • 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
    • Learn about powerful women in Egypt's history from Egyptologist
    • Cocktail demonstration and local herb drink sampling
    Landmarks
    Kom Ombo Temple
    Kitchener's Island
    Old Cataract Hotel
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  7. Day 7

    Aswan

    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
    • Cross the Nile by motorboat
    • Visit Philae temple complex
    • Watch Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple
    Landmarks
    Aswan High Dam
    Philae Temple
    Itinerary Image 1
  8. Day 8

    Aswan

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Esna - Luxor

    Meals
    Breakfast (Relaxed breakfast option available in bed), Lunch, Dinner (Last dinner aboard River Tosca)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (River Tosca.)

    Included Activities

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

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (Concluding dinner with drinks and toast to experiences)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Alabaster Mosque
    • Explore Citadel of Salah El-Din
    • View treasures of Tutankhamun at Grand Egyptian Museum
    Landmarks
    Alabaster Mosque
    Citadel of Salah El-Din
    Grand Egyptian Museum
  11. Day 11

    Cairo

    Meals
    Breakfast

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Luxury Gold Ship

  • River Tosca
    River Tosca
    Uniworld’s 82 passenger, all­suite River Tosca vessel is a jewel on Egypt’s timeless Nile River. During a cruise, guests… Read more
    Built
    2009
    Guests
    82
    Crew
    60
    Length
    236 ft
    Width
    46 ft
    Suites
    41
    Registry
    Egypt
    Electricity
    220 volts
    Draft
    5.2 ft

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    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
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    February 18th, 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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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • 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.
  • Visa
    • 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 September 2nd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 2nd, 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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