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11 Day itinerary in Egypt, Africa

Cairo, Nile Cruise & Sharm Sheikh

Discover one of the most important ancient civilizations on this wonderful 11-day experience. Visit the only wonder of the ancient world hat has survived to the present day, the Great Pyramid in Giza at the Giza Plateau, then board your cruise and sail to explore the iconic sites along the Nile Rive... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English, Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Italian

GUIDANCE

Tour Leader, Tour Guide

starting point

Cairo

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Indigenous culture

Outdoors & Nature

Culture & Arts

Classic Sights

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Enjoy a private guided tour of Giza Plateau, discover the spectacular pyramids and the Sphinx

2

Cruise the Nile River and visit the iconic ancient sites and captivating temples along the way

3

Visit the most fascinating sites in the country in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan

4

Spend a couple of days at your leisure in the sandy beaches and clear waters of Sharm el-Sheikh

Itinerary

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Day 1

place Airport Transfer

You will arrive at the Cairo International Airport and you will enjoy VIP service all the way. Transfer to your hotel for Check in and night in Cairo

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel
Day 2

place Visit to the Giza Plateau

Breakfast, then your guide arrives to show you around the pyramids of Cairo. You will enjoy a private guided tour of Giza Plateau, which is home to the spectacular pyramids of Mykerinus, Chefren, and Cheops. Your adventure will also take you to the Valley Temple and the Sphinx. Optional tour to the Citadel and the Egyptian Museum. You will discover a variety of ancient artifacts throughout the museum.

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel
Day 3

place Flight to Luxor and board the Cruise

Breakfast. At the expected time transfer to Cairo Airport to fly to Luxor (flight included). When you arrive, one of our tour managers will meet you at the Airport and you will be driven in air-conditioned comfort to the location where you will board the spectacular Nile cruiser. After you have settled into your cabin, and you’ve enjoyed a good on board lunch, an optional visit to east bank which includes Karnak Temples, a vast temple city constructed over a period of around 2,000 years. Later in the day you will return to your boat for a delicious dinner and night on board.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

place Visit the Valley of the Kings & the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

When breakfast is over, you can enjoy an onshore optional excursion to the west bank which includes visiting the royal cemetery of 62 Pharaohs, the Valley of the Kings, and one of the most fascinating sites in the country. From there you will make your way to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. The New Kingdom Temple of female Pharaoh Hatshepsut was built during the 15th century BC. Sailing to Edfu and lovely dinner on board the during the cruise. You will stay overnight on board the ship.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Overnight on board the ship
Day 5

place Kom Ombo & Aswan

After breakfast on the Nile River, you will soon arrive in Edfu, and you’ll be able to proceed with an optional visit to the Ptolemaic Edfu Temple. From there, you will sail on to Kom Ombo and optional visit the uniquely distinctive Kom Ombo Temple, built in honor of Sobek the crocodile god and for Horus the god with a falcon head. You will enjoy your lunch back on the cruise ship and will then set sail for Aswan.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Overnight on board the ship
Day 6

place Explore Aswan

Your tour will begin with optional visit to Aswan High Dam and also an optional visit to the biggest ancient obelisk known to man, the Unfinished Obelisk; situated in the northern part of the Egyptian stone quarries. Dinner & overnight on board the ship.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Overnight on board the ship
Day 7

place Flight to Sharm El Sheikh via Cairo

Breakfast, disembarkation and one of our tour managers will be there to take you to Aswan Airport to fly to Sharm El Sheikh via Cairo (flight included). Arrival, transfer to your hotel for dinner and overnight.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Grand Oasis Resort
Day 8

place Free Day in Sharm El Sheikh

Stay on half board and free days for leisure

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Grand Oasis Resort
Day 9

place Free Day in Sharm el Sheikh

Stay on half board and free days for leisure.

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Grand Oasis Resort
Day 10

place Flight back to Cairo

Breakfast and one of our tour managers will be there to take you to Sharm El Sheikh Airport to fly back to Cairo (flight included). Arrival and transfer to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation:

  • High-end Accommodation: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel
Day 11

place Airport Transfer

Breakfast, and then it will be time for us to take you to the airport. After you have been assisted with check-in, our staff will thank you, and bid you farewell.

Meals: Breakfast

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx Hotel
  • Overnight on board the ship
  • Grand Oasis Resort

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (10)
  • Lunch (4)
  • Dinner (7)

Transport expand_less

  • Transfers according to program in a modern air-conditioned car
  • Domestic flights: Cairo / Luxor-Aswan / Cairo / Sharm El Sheikh-Sharm El Sheikh / Cairo

Activities expand_less

  • Visits indicated in the program

Extras expand_less

  • Tickets to tourist places
  • Professional English / French / German-speaking guide during included visits

Not Included expand_less

  • Travel insurance
  • Tips for guides
  • Personal expenses
  • Drinks
  • Extras and any services not expressly indicated in included services
  • Egypt visa
  • Meals not included
  • PCR Tests
  • Tips for drivers and porters
  • International flights

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