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Egyptian Escape with Nile Cruise

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 Trip Length
9 Days
 Trip Starts
Cairo
 Trip Finishes
Cairo
9 Day Egyptian Escape with Nile Cruise Itinerary (Globus)
Countries Explored: Egypt
Trip Operator
Trip Style
Winter Escape
Accommodation
4 - 4.5 Star
Max. Group Size
44
Guide Level
Fully Guided, Locally Guided
Trip Code
KQF

Overview

Book online and enjoy exclusive savings on Globus 9 Day Egyptian Escape with Nile Cruise. If you’ve dreamed of standing at the foot of the great pyramids, now is the time to escape to Egypt. Peruse the treasures of King Tutankhamun in Cairo, and answer the riddle of the Sphinx at the Great Pyramids of Giza. Fly to Luxor and embark on a Nile River cruise. You’ll visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples, and join in guided sightseeing at the Valley of the Kings and Queens on the Nile’s West Bank—site of noble crypts where the pharaohs rest in splendour in the cliff sides. Visit the Temple of Horus with...read more its menacing black stone falcon statue, built 2,000 years ago during the age of Cleopatra. You’ll see fascinating sights before your Nile River cruise is complete, including a bluff-top temple to worship crocodile and falcon gods, the unfinished obelisk of the granite quarries of Aswan, and the Temple of Isis recovered from the submerged island of Philae. Take an excursion on a Felucca sailboat for a view of Kitchener’s Island and the mausoleum of Aga Khan. Fly back to Cairo and conclude your holiday with a farewell dinner to celebrate your guided tour of Egypt.

Itinerary

Welcome to Cairo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and travelling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D)

CAIRO: Guided sightseeing includes the Egyptian Museum.

GIZA: Take pictures of the Sphinx and of the Great Pyramids. (B)

CAIRO: Fly to Luxor.

LUXOR: Embarkation and lunch on board This afternoon, guided sightseeing includes the Karnak and Luxor Temples. (B/L/D)

LUXOR: Guided sightseeing on the West Bank of the Nile features the Valley of Kings and Queens. Visit Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut's monumental rock temple, before returning to the ship. Enjoy the Captain's welcome cocktail party. Sail to Edfu. (B/L/D)

EDFU: Visit the Temple of Horus.

Lunch on board while sailing.

KOM OMBO: Guided walking tour includes the temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Free time to browse. This evening, enjoy a Galabeya party on board. (B/L/D)

ASWAN: Take pictures of the High Dam en route to the ancient Granite Quarries. Visit the Philae Temple of Isis and (local Favourite) Sail on a Felucca around Kitchener's Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan.

This evening, enjoy a Nubian Folklore presentation on board. (B/L/D)

ASWAN: Disembarkation. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)

ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Aswan with an excursion to Abu Simbel. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyAccount.

ASWAN: Fly to Cairo.

CAIRO: Free time this afternoon, followed by a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B/D)

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

Trip Inclusions

  • 8 Breakfasts
  • 4 Lunches
  • 6 Dinners

  • Cairo Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah (Deluxe)
  • Aswan Moevenpick Resort Aswan (Deluxe)

  • Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
  • Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
  • Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
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Prices & Dates

There are currently no departures available on this trip. Either it's the end of the season and new departures will be released shortly, or this itinerary has been changed and will no longer continue. Feel free to contact us for information about when next seasons dates will be released or click here to view the general release dates for all destinations.

Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Prices and trip information are correct at the time at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Globus. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from Globus. These should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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