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Nile Jewel - 5* Cruise - Timeless Tours

Nile Jewel - 5* Cruise

9 days
4.6
(863)
Start and end in Cairo
Tour Operator:
Timeless Tours
Max group size:
37
Age range:
16 to 75
Operated in:
English
Tour id:
45553
Private available:
From
US $972
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Highlights

  • See the Sphinx and the Step Pyramid in Sakkara
  • Join a cruise down the Nile from Aswan to Luxor
  • Explore the West Bank of Luxor, Kom Ombo and Edfu
  • Enjoy the sun, beach and sea in Hurghada

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Itinerary

Start and end in Cairo! With the Explorer tour Nile Jewel - 5* Cruise, you have a 9 days tour package taking you through Cairo, Egypt and 4 other destinations in Egypt. Nile Jewel - 5* Cruise includes accommodation in a hotel as well as an expert guide, meals, transport and more.
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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Airport pick up to hotel in Cairo
  2. Day 2 Cairo, Giza
  3. Day 3 Aswan
  4. Day 4 Nile Cruise, Kom Ombo
  5. Day 5 Nile Cruise to Luxor
  6. Day 6 Luxor to Hurghada, Red Sea
  7. Day 7 Hurghada, Red Sea
  8. Day 8 Cairo
  9. Day 9 Cairo airport transfer
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport
  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Where You'll Stay

Hotel
Berth / Cabin
Sleeper Bus

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Operated by Timeless Tours

4.5
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We are a travel agency that knows time must be treasured; therefore together with our tour suppliers we aim to provide comprehensive introduction to the history and traditions of the country you are visiting. We offer a range of tours with fully qualified and educated guides to suit every traveller. Not only you will see the famous sights of your chosen destination, we also want you to experience it in depth with local tour guides who were born and bred there. It is vital to us that you have a memorable and authentic experience the tours – by combining the well-trodden tourist spots with moments of real adventure you are fully immersed in the heritage and culture of the country. Since we began, we have helped to create unforgettable travel experiences for thousands of travellers from all over the world. That is down to the quality of our people. Our staff members have extensive and firsthand knowledge of the region and are passionate about what they do. We have a close knit, friendly team who will take care of you on your travels and be there to answer your questions every step of the way. We look forward to welcoming you on your Timeless Tour.

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Awards Received

2018 Tour of the Year Winner
Africa
2017 Tour of the Year Winner
Africa

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Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Excellent
    4.6
  • Itinerary
    Excellent
    4.7
  • Guide
    Excellent
    4.9
  • Transport
    Excellent
    4.4
  • Accommodation
    Excellent
    4.2
  • Food
    Excellent
    4.1
  • 4.5
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  • Nile Jewel - 5* Cruise reviewer 1
    · May 27th, 2023
    Our guide was Ray and he went over and above to make this your run smoothly. If you want to see everything Egypt has to offer in a short time this is the tour for you from pyramids to cruising the Nile and valley of the king's. And where do I begin with... Show more
    Timeless Tours commented on this review
    Many thanks for the 5 star review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us!
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    Trip date: May 2023
  • Nile Jewel - 5* Cruise reviewer 2
    · May 23rd, 2023
    Overall I enjoyed my time in Egypt. Our guide Mina was very good. He had to deal with a lot of the logistics issues, and inflation related price increases. I would still prefer more updated schedules, instead of finding out at evening that we had to get... Show more
    Timeless Tours commented on this review
    Many thanks for the detailed review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us!
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    Trip date: May 2023
  • MJ
    · May 20th, 2023
    Memorable journey. Very well organised. Friendly and helpful staff throughout. Highly recommended.
    Timeless Tours commented on this review
    Many thanks for the amazing review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us!
    Trip date: May 2023
  • AK
    · May 15th, 2023
    Very good tour, our tour guide Ash was amazing and knew all the answers to every question we had. Cruise was very nice. Would recommend the Abu Simbel trip and the hot air balloon ride, which are extras. Also we got the sleeper train to Aswan, which was... Show more
    Timeless Tours commented on this review
    Many thanks for the amazing review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us!
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    Trip date: April 2023
  • Nile Jewel - 5* Cruise reviewer 5
    · May 10th, 2023
    George was excellent tour guide…food was great too!
    Timeless Tours commented on this review
    Many thanks for the amazing review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us!
    Trip date: March 2023
  • SM
    · May 5th, 2023
    We thoroughly enjoyed this tour! It was well organised and the tour guide was a great communicator and advocate (when we had issues with our hot air balloon). We would recommend this tour to anyone wanting to explore Egypt, you will feel safe and get to... Show more
    Timeless Tours commented on this review
    Many thanks for the amazing review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us!
    Trip date: April 2023
  • Nile Jewel - 5* Cruise reviewer 7
    · May 5th, 2023
    Tour guide was nice and knowlegeable. Destinations were all great. Buffet was great. Accomodations were good.
    Timeless Tours commented on this review
    Many thanks for the 5 star review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us!
    Trip date: April 2023
  • NP
    · May 1st, 2023
    This was a very well organised tour and you will cover a lot in 9 days. This is a fast paced tour so just be prepared for the early mornings (3am wake up calls) and long days. Our tour guide Ray was amazing and so knowledgeable. Abu Simbel and the hot... Show more
    Timeless Tours commented on this review
    Many thanks for the amazing review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us!
    Trip date: April 2023
  • SG
    · May 1st, 2023
    I had a wonderful tour with Ray, our tour guide in March. Timeless Tours did an excellent job with logistics, communication, hotel/resorts, and transportation. They were super helpful with all the questions I sent them before the tour. They were great... Show more
    Timeless Tours commented on this review
    Many thanks for the amazing review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us!
    Trip date: March 2023
  • CP
    · April 30th, 2023
    The tours were great! Fast-paced experience, which is typical of these types of tours. We visited all the highlights and it was awesome to see things I’ve dreamt of since I was a kid. Great value for the money. Food was decent, except bagged... Show more
    Timeless Tours commented on this review
    thanks for the detailed review! We are so pleased you enjoyed your time with us!
    Trip date: April 2023

Dates & Availability

9 days
Nile Jewel - 5* Cruise
From Cairo to Cairo
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Frequently Asked Questions

    • What is the most appropriate type of luggage to bring?

      We strongly recommend bringing a backpack or duffel bag, as suitcases can be oversized and difficult to store in buses, under seats, etc. On the tour, you are allowed to bring one main piece of luggage weighing no more than 20kg and one small soft bag for hand luggage. On all tours, you will have to carry your own luggage at certain point, please bear this in mind when you are deciding what to pack.

    • Is travel insurance compulsory?

      Travel insurance is compulsory on this tour, if you have not already organised your travel insurance we recommend World Nomads as just one of many options to choose from.

    • Can I join a tour late or leave it early?

      It is possible to leave a tour early however you will be responsible for your own arrangements & costs from the moment you decide to leave the tour. If you feel this may be necessary for you to join the tour please consult our team of Travel Experts before you book your tour.

    • Is tipping included and if not, how much should I budget?

      Tipping is not included in the tour price as this is at your own discretion. Your finalised travel documents will include further information in regards to the tour as well as suggestions for tipping amounts.

    • When and where does the tour start?

      This tour officially starts at Oasis Hotel in Cairo at 6 pm on Day 1 of the tour. That being said, you can arrive in Egypt any time on Day 1, and airport transfers will be provided.

    • Can you assist with booking additional accommodation?

      Of course, we can! Once you have a confirmed booking on this tour, we can request additional accommodation for you with the tour operator.

    • I'm a solo traveller, is there a single supplement?

      Generally, the tour accommodation is based on a twin-share basis and if you are travelling on your own, you will share a room with another Timeless Tours traveller of the same gender. However, some of the tours have a compulsory single supplement as it is not possible to share a room with another solo traveller. To find out more information please contact our team of Travel Experts.

    • Is there a hotel list available?

      All accommodations are subject to change until 4-6 weeks before the departure date. After the booking is made you will be issued your final trip documents with your specific accommodation details.This is a list of hotels that they typically stay at, but please be advised that they are subject to change:

      - 2 nights in 4 star Cairo hotel (B/B) "Oasis Hotel Pyramids or similar"
      - 3 nights on 5 star Nile Cruise (full meals) "M/S Nile Quest or similar"
      - 2 nights in 4 star Hurghada hotel (A/I) "Sunny Beach Resort or similar"

      Hopefully, this list will give you a better idea of what kind of accommodation you can expect while on tour.

    • Are the flights included?

      Flights before and after the tour are not included in the tour price. You can organize your flights separately at any point.

    • Does this tour include a sleeper train to Aswan?

      This tour uses overnight seating train or bus. There is an optional upgrade to a sleeper train for an additional price. Please contact our Customer Support team to arrange this.

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    Good to Know

    • Currency
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      Egyptian Pound
      Egypt
    • Plugs & Adapters

      As a traveller from USA, Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for types C, E, F.

      Type C
      Egypt
      Type E
      Egypt
      Type F
      Egypt
    • 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.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
    • Payment information
      • For any tour departing before August 5th, 2023 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after August 5th, 2023, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Timeless Tours . 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 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
      • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Timeless Tours will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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      Some tours are not suitable for mobility-restricted traveller, however, some operators may be able to accommodate special requests. For any enquiries, you can contact our customer support team, who are ready and waiting to help you.

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