CairoAlexandriaLuxor Nile CruiseAswanSharm El Sheikh

Explore the wonders of Egypt; throughout the journey, you will chase ancient sites with an expert Egyptologist, who will delight you with tales of pharaohs, kings and a conclave of exotic gods. After learning about these fabled figures whose pasts are immortalised in Egypt’s millennia-old carvings and hieroglyphics. Visit Giza’s pyramids before taking a flight to the ancient town of Luxor to begin your 3-night cruise. After spending a few relaxing days in Sharm El Sheikh on the Red Sea.

Itinerary Highlights

  • Visit World Heritage sites.
  • Journey through time with an Egyptologist.
  • Enjoy a 3-day cruise of the Nile.
  • Go Snorkelling in the Red Sea.
  • Explore Egypt’s Mediterranian coast.

What’s included

  • Completely private tours for all activities included
  • Meet & greet airport service
  • Luxury accommodation at your chosen level
  • Expert guides in each destinaton

flexibility

This is an example itinerary. It is fully flexible; you can add or detract days and include hotels at your chosen budget. It departs daily.

17

Nights

Price Guide

$4600 – $8700 pp

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Day 1

Fly to Cairo

plan line
Day 2-4

Cairo

Cairo offers unlimited tour options, from the world-famous museums housing some of Egypt’s best archaeological and historical history. The Citadel, the medieval Salah-El-Din fortress, or Mohammed Ali Mosque. Not to mention The Great Pyramid of Cheops, also known as the Pyramid of Khufu. The oldest and largest of the major pyramids, The Great Pyramid was the tallest man-made structure in the world for more than 3,800 years and the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren.

Highlights of Egypt
Day 5-6

Alexandria

Discover the port city of Alexandria. Stretching twenty kilometres along the coast, Alexandria was founded in 331 BC by 25-year-old Alexander the Great. To rival Rome, it is the stuff of legends and must have been a sight to behold. Explore such landmarks as Pharos lighthouse, which marked the entrance of the ancient harbour, was one of the Seven Wonders of the World, or explore the Great Library, the archive of ancient knowledge. or enjoy the beaches along the coast.

Day 7-8

Luxor

Luxor today is the world’s most incredible open-air museum. From here, you can explore the tomb of Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings to the magnificent sunset views at the majestic temple complexes of Karnak and Luxor. And if you want a slower pace, you could take a carriage ride around the city.

Highlights of Egypt
Day 9-12

Nile Cruise

From comfortable 3-star to uber-luxurious private vessels, a Nile cruise is a must for anyone travelling to Egypt and the perfect way to see life on the Nile from ancient times to the modern day. Choose from several excursions from Karnak temple, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Abu Simbel temple of the great pharaoh King Ramses II, Valley of the Kings, and other breathtaking monuments.

Day 13-14

Aswan

Aswan is Egypt’s southernmost city. From Old Kingdom times, this strategically important garrison town guarded Egypt’s southern frontier and was a base for military incursions into Nubia and Sudan. Choose to visit the High Dam or the Unfinished Obelisk or relax on a private felucca journey down the Nile if you prefer. And, of course, a day trip to Abu Simbel is always a great option.

Day 15-17

Sharm El Sheikh

With sunshine and warm waters all year round, Sharm El Sheikh, where you can spend a few days soaking up the sun or choose one of Sharm El Sheikh’s vast array of fun, exciting and even crazy water and extreme sports: besides diving, snorkelling, sailing, wind and kitesurfing, you can even try skydiving or parachuting from a helicopter.

Day 18

Fly home

A note on price

The prices outlined above are a rough guide to give you an idea of costs and enable you to budget for your trip.

Guide prices are generally for private arrangements based on twin share, in well located, good quality accommodation (excluding international flights).

Please note costs are indicative and may vary due to a number of factors such as; travel date, hotel choice, room category, number of people travelling and prevailing exchange rates.

Price Guide $4600 – $8700 per person

When to travel

jan feb mar apr may jun jul aug sep oct nov dec

Egypt has a warm climate year-round, with temperatures ranging from highs of around 33°C in the summer to lows of around 13°C in the winter. The sun is prominent in the country, with around 12 hours of daylight in the summer and 9 hours in the winter. Rainfall is rare and limited to the winter months, with an average of 1-2 inches per month.

Add on’s

This Grand tour itinerary has many add-on holiday options; for example, you could head to the Western Desert and explore Oases.

Egypt is also easily accessed by the main flight hubs of Dubai, Abu Dhabi or Doha, making city stopovers a breeze or adding an Egyptian itinerary to your exciting holiday in the Middle East or Europe.

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