Tours in Egypt
Egypt: Pyramids & Nile Cruise
8 DAYS / 7 NIGHTS
from £2,045 / US$2,726 per person*
Mosque-Madrasa of Sultan Hasan, Cairo Egypt
Egyptian Museum, Cairo, Egypt
Felucca on the Nile, Aswan, Egypt
Valley of the Kings, Luxor, Egypt
River Nile, Egypt
Red Pyramid, Cairo Egypt
Tour Highlights
- Behold the Pyramids of Giza
- Admire the enigmatic Sphinx
- Gaze on the golden treasure of Tutankhamen
- Relax by the River Nile in Aswan
- Embark on a three-night Nile cruise to Luxor
- Explore the Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak
Tour Overview
CAIRO • GIZA • ASWAN • NILE CRUISE • KOM OMBO • EDFU • LUXOR
Discover the wonders of ancient Egypt on this weeklong tour combining the Pyramids of Giza with a Nile Cruise. The Pyramids & Nile Cruise holiday is an introductory private tour of Egypt that reveals the splendours of the pharaohs and the beauty of the River Nile.
Using stylish hotels throughout, this well-balanced journey starts in Cairo, where you’ll see the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Sphinx, and the golden treasure of the boy king Tutankhamun in the Egyptian Museum.
After visiting Cairo, your Pyramids and Nile cruise holiday takes you to Aswan, one of the most beautiful locations in Egypt. Here, you can relax by the pool and enjoy breathtaking views of the Sahara tumbling into the Nile. You can also gaze lazily at the lateen sailed feluccas plying the tranquil waters between emerald islands and pink granite boulders.
Board your chosen Nile cruise for a three-night adventure aboard either the upscale M/S Acamar or the luxury all-suite Sonesta Sun Goddess for one of the world’s most scenic and historic river journeys. In between excursions led by your shared on-board Egyptologist to the magnificent pharaonic temples at Philae, Kom Ombo and Edfu, you’ll be able to watch the exotic scenery of Upper Egypt glide before your eyes from the sundeck.
The magical crescendo of this Egypt Pyramids & Nile Cruise holiday is reached on arrival in Luxor, where you will walk through the giant colonnades of the great Temple of Karnak and visit the beautifully decorated tombs in the Valley of the Kings.
Itinerary
Day 1 Arrive in Cairo, Egypt
Land at Cairo International Airport under your own arrangements (if you would like a quote for international flights, please ask us). On arrival, you’ll be met and assisted with visas (included), and then a private transfer will bring you to your Cairo hotel on the banks of the River Nile.
ACCOMMODATION (2 nights)
Sapphire: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino (Deluxe Nile View room)
Diamond: St. Regis Cairo (Astor room)
Day 2 Pyramids of Giza and Egyptian Museum
The famed pyramids, including the Great Pyramid of Kufu, which is the only surviving of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, will be the first stop on today’s privately guided tour. Then, continue to see the enigmatic Sphinx and tour the fabulous collection at the Egyptian Museum where you’ll see the incredible golden treasures of the boy Pharaoh Tutankhamen.
Day 3 Fly to Aswan
This morning, you will be transferred to Cairo Airport and check in for an Egyptair to Aswan, one of the most spellbinding locations in Egypt, where the sands of the Sahara tumble directly into the Nile from high dunes, and the sleek hulls of sailing boats ply the tranquil waters between emerald islands and pink granite boulders. On arrival, transfer to your hotel located directly on the River Nile.
ACCOMMODATION (2 nights)
Sapphire: Movenpick Resort, Aswan (Classic Partial Nile room)
Diamond: Sofitel Legend Old Cataract Hotel (Luxury room, Nile Wing)
Day 4 Aswan
Today will be at leisure to relax by the River Nile in Aswan. Alternatively, we can arrange for a camel ride across the sands to the Coptic Monastery of St. Simeon or a relaxing private sunset sailing on a traditional wooden felucca.
Day 5 Board Nile Cruise, Aswan sightseeing
After a leisurely start (or an optional excursion by air to see the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel), you’ll be met and transferred to your floating home for the next three nights. This afternoon, set off on a shared Egyptologist-led excursion to visit Aswan High Dam, the beautiful Temple of Isis on Philae Island, and the Quarries of the Pharaohs. After dinner, relax and enjoy the onboard disco. Overnight in Aswan.
ACCOMMODATION (3 nights)
Sapphire: MS Acamar Cruise (Standard Cabin)
Diamond: HS Sonesta Sun Goddess Cruise (Presidential Suite)
Day 6 Cruise to Luxor via Kom Ombo and Edfu
Cast off from your moorings early this morning and sail through the exotic scenery of Upper Egypt to Kom Ombo, where you will visit the temples dedicated to Horus the Elder and the crocodile god Sobek. Then, breakfast will be served as you cruise north towards Edfu. On arrival, discover the temple of the falcon-headed god Horus at Edfu with your Egyptologist. Lunch will be enjoyed as you cruise north to Luxor. A fancy dress party will be held this evening. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 7 Luxor
Commence your Luxor sightseeing with a visit to the beautifully painted tombs in the Valley of the Kings, the rock-cut temple of Queen Hatshepsut, and the Colossi of Memnon. After lunch on board, your Nile cruise will explore the stunning temple complex of Amon-Ra at Karnak. This evening, there will be a farewell Belly Dance performance. Overnight in Luxor.
Day 8 Farewell to Egypt
Disembark from your Nile cruise. A private transfer will take you to Luxor International Airport.
Customise your tour
1 NIGHT
Explore more of Cairo’s pyramids
2 NIGHTS
Relax in Luxor after your Nile cruise
3 NIGHTS
Travel to a beach on the Red Sea
Pricing Notes & Information
Price Guideline
*Price guideline, per person, based on two people sharing.
LOW SEASON
Sapphire Hotels from £2,045 (US$2,726)
Diamond Hotels from £3,075 (US$4,099)
HIGH SEASON
Sapphire Hotels from £2,150 (US$2,866)
Diamond Hotels from £3,500 (US$4,666)
What's Included
- Accommodation and sightseeing as described
- Corinthian Travel’s representatives throughout your time in Egypt
- Egyptian visas
- All entrance fees for specified sightseeing
- Private guide in Cairo and private transfers (excursions from the cruise are on a shared basis)
- Services of a shared Egyptologist guide on cruise excursions
- Meals: 7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
- Domestic flight with Egyptair in Economy Class (Cairo/Aswan)
Notes
Pyramids & Nile Cruise is a private tour that can operate throughout the year based on arrival in Cairo on a Monday.
Sightseeing from the cruise is on a group basis and is accompanied by the ship’s resident Egyptologist. Boarding and disembarking the cruise requires negotiating small gangways, making the cruise potentially unsuitable for passengers who require assistance or have difficulties with mobility.
All prices are subject to availability at the time of booking. Prices do not include International flights (please ask us for a quote), are per person, based on two people sharing a room, and a minimum group size of two.
Single and sole traveller supplements will apply.
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