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Egypt, 11 Days · Tour including cruise
The Nile, Abu Simbel, Lake Nasser and Cairo
Our most complete tour of majestic Egypt
Join us on this fantastic tour to discover some of the amazing treasures that have made Egypt a truly unique destination. We'll start off with a cruise along the Nile, visiting Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo and Aswan, followed by another cruise across Lake Nasser, the largest artificial lake in the world, stopping at Abu Simbel, Qasr Ibrim and Wadi es-Sebua. And, of course, we'll pay a visit to Cairo, a vibrant, boisterous and bustling city famous for its organised chaos.
Ready for a once-in-a-lifetime trip?
Departure date
Departures from December 2024 till November 2025
From
Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry county...
Travel details
City of origin - Luxor
Departure with destination Luxor. Arrival in Luxor and transfer to the ship. Dinner on the ship. Night on board.
Luxor - Esna - Edfu
Full board on the cruise ship. Tour at the prearranged time of the desert mountains, home to the Valley of the Kings and the pharaoh tombs, the temple of Hatshepsut and the massive Colossi of Memnon. Afterwards, visit to the temples of Luxor and Karnak. Cruise towards Edfu via the Esna lock. Night on board.
Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
Full board on the cruise ship. Morning visit to the Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved in the whole of Egypt. Cruise to Kom Ombo. Arrival and tour of the Temple of Kom Ombo, which holds fascinating information about medicine and the politics of ancient society. Sail towards Aswan. Night on board.
Aswan
Full board on the cruise ship. Departure to visit the Aswan High Dam, take a ride on a felucca, a typical fishing boat of the Nile. Night on board.
Aswan - Abu Simbel
Breakfast. Departure by road to Abu Simbel. Arrival and transfer to the ship. Lunch on board. Afternoon visit to the famous temples of Abu Simbel. Rest of the afternoon at leisure. Dinner followed by the light and sound show of the temples of Abu Simbel. Night on board.
Abu Simbel - Qasr Ibrim - Amada - Wadi es-Sebua
Full board on the cruise ship. Sail to Qasr Ibrim. Arrival and sightseeing tour of its fortress. Cruise to Amada. Afternoon visit to the temples of Amada, the temple of Derr and the tomb of Pennut. Sail to Wadi es-Seboua. Night on board.
Wadi es-Sebua - Aswan
Full board on the cruise ship. Morning spent visiting the temple complex of Wadi es-Sebua, including the temple of Dakka, the temple of Maharraqa and the temple of Wadi es-Sebua, built by Ramses II. Sail towards Aswan. Night on board.
Aswan - Cairo
Breakfast and end of cruise. Morning spent touring the Kalabsha site, which includes the Temple of Beit el-Wali, the Temple of Kalabsha and the Temple of Kertassi. Transfer to airport and flight to Cairo. Arrival, transfer to hotel and overnight stay.
Cairo
Breakfast. Morning spent at the Pyramids of Khafre, Giza and Menkaure (inside tour not included), the Great Sphinx and the Valley Temple of Khafre. In the afternoon, time at leisure or optional visits (not included). Overnight stay.
Cairo
Breakfast. Day at leisure to explore the capital of Egypt on your own. Overnight stay.
Cairo - City of origin
Breakfast. Transfer to airport. Flight with destination the city of origin. Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Internal flight.
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Overnight stay at the selected list of hotels and boats or similar category.
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4-night-Cruise with full board (excluding drinks).
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Three-night cruise across Lake Nasser with full board (excluding drinks).
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3 nights in Cairo in bed and breakfast.
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Transfers as per itinerary with English-speaking assistance.
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Visits in a guided tour that are detailed in the program and not considered as optional.
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English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 10 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 7 dinners.
Your trip doesn't include
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Service fee (this is a binding part of the trip, MANDATORY payment upon arrival): 145 euros per person.
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General Tips (compulsory payment on arrival): 45 euros approx. per person.
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Category A
M/S Nile Supreme
Nile River,
M/S Florence Nile Cruise
Nile River,
Princess Du Nile
Nile River,
King Tut II Sultan Hassan Nile Cruise
Nile River,
Category B
M/S Nile Supreme
Nile River,
M/S Florence Nile Cruise
Nile River,
Princess Du Nile
Nile River,
King Tut II Sultan Hassan Nile Cruise
Nile River,
Category C
M/S Voyager Cruise
Nile River,
M/S Radamis II Cruise
Nile River,
M/S Hapi V Cruise
Nile River,
Princess Sarah Nile Cruise
Nile River,
Category D
Nile Dolphin Nile Cruise
Nile River,
Blue Shadow III Nile Cruise
Nile River,
Opera Nile Cruise
Nile River,
M/S Nile Story Nile Cruise
Nile River,
Category E
Royal Esadora Nile Cruise
Nile River,
M/S Al Jamila Nile Cruise
Nile River,
Monica Nile Cruise
Nile River,
Blue Shadow I Nile Cruise
Nile River,
Important remarks
- Egypt is a Muslim country and the month of Ramadan is of major significance to its residents. During Ramadan, entertainment and alcohol will be restricted in most of the country. The sale of alcohol will be restricted in many places, although some establishments will offer alcohol for sale to tourists. During this period, local businesses may also have shorter opening hours.
- The tours include cultural stops at local workshops so you can learn about the production of traditional crafts.
- Mandatory payments and optional excursions are payable in cash once in Egypt.
- Triple rooms in Africa are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- Mandatory payments at destination (service fees and/or general tips) must be paid in cash.
- Cruises on the Nile and Lake Nasser: The category that we publish corresponds to the official categorization of the authority of the Ministry of Tourism of Egypt. However, this category does not correspond, in most cases, to European quality standards.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.