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Tour Itinerary

The enduring buzz of Cairo's bustling city streets and imposing Great Pyramids of Giza launch your discovery of Ancient Egypt. Cruise down the Nile to Kom-Ombo, past Luxor, and explore the Valley of the Kings.

Countries Visited

Egypt

Cities Visited

Aswan , Cairo , Giza , Kom Ombo , Luxor

  1. Day 1
    Welcome to Cairo
    Delve into the antiquities of Egypt on this epic journey which begins in the effervescent Egyptian capital. As you transfer to your hotel for a day at leisure, you’ll feel the intoxicating buzz of this lively city – the perfect introduction to an unforgettable opportunity to learn about Egypt’s ancient past and exciting present. You may choose to relax after your trip, or experience the energy of Cairo for yourself at the Khan El-Khalili souk where the sounds and smells are almost overwhelming.Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
  2. Day 2
    Admire the Wonders of Giza
    Immerse yourself during a full-day excursion to the old kingdom of Egypt. See the Colossus of Ramses II and the Alabaster Sphinx at Memphis. Visit the Step Pyramid at Saqqara, then marvel at the Great Pyramid of Giza and the mighty Sphinx.Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
    Meals:   Breakfast
  3. Day 3
    Fly to Luxor and Embark on Your Nile Cruise
    We fly to Luxor this morning and embark on a guided tour of the Karnak Temple Complex, before boarding our cruise in time for lunch. Later, marvel at Luxor's Temple and visit the Luxor Museum to see an astounding collection of archaeological treasures, including items from Tutankhamun’s tomb.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  4. Day 4
    Explore Ancient Dendera
    Pay tribute to the Goddess Hathor at Dendera Temple, a soaring structure built around 330 BC.  Beautifully preserved and elaborate in its design, every inch of this impressive sand-colored structure is mesmerizing and you’ll see many of its halls, shrines and unique features such as the sun dial and replica Dendera zodiac, tracing the images of Taurus and Libra.  You’ll learn about Dendera’s role as one of the major capitals of ancient Upper Egypt before sailing to Kom-Ombo for the night.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  5. Day 5
    Journey to Aswan
    Today, we travel to Aswan, which for centuries held the important strategic role of being Egypt’s southern frontier and gateway to the rest of Africa. Today it is a tranquil, modern city, most known for its High Dam, Nubian villages and Philae Temple, built to honor Egyptian goddess Isis. We arrive in time for dinner, watching the buzz of the city from the comfort of our boat.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  6. Day 6
    The High Dam and More in Aswan
    During your sightseeing in Aswan, you’ll see how the ancient Egyptians chose a stunning place to honor the goddess of love and you’ll learn how the Temple of Isis on Philae Island. Later, meet the wonderful ladies of a local Women owned co-operative on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience. Our final stop today is a visit to the High Dam, the world’s largest embankment dam which ended the cycle of flood and drought along the Nile River.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  7. Day 7
    Onwards to Philae and Kitchener’s Island
    Today could see you join a once in a lifetime Optional Experience to Abu Simbel, carved into a solid rock cliff in Egypt’s Nubian Valley. As you approach the Great Temple, you’ll marvel at the four-seated colossi on either side of the entrance and the elaborate engravings depicting great victories and paying homage to the gods. Later, you’ll set sail in a traditional felucca around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island, a haven for rare exotic birds and unusual plants.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  8. Day 8
    Off to Ancient Kom-Ombo
    We visit the roofless Temple of Kom-Ombo, a highlight along the Nile, where we’ll learn how the temple was built to honor two gods, Horus the Elder and Sobek. The Temple has a perfectly symmetrical design, the two sides a mirror of each other with one side dedicated to the crocodile god, the other to the falcon god. You’ll learn all about the mythical link and why the Nile crocodile were of such importance to the ancient Egyptian priests.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  9. Day 9
    Sail to Stunning Luxor
    Watch how the river gives life to an arid landscape and the people who live within it as you sail down the Nile towards Luxor, once an ancient Egyptian capital. Head to the Sundeck for the best views and thrilling experience of passing through Esna Lock before continuing your journey. This evening you may choose to marvel at the Sound and Light show display at Karnak Temple.Accommodation: Nile Cruise
    Meals:   Breakfast   Lunch   Dinner
  10. Day 10
    Disembark and Fly to Cairo Connect with Locals
    We disembark at Luxor, explore the fascinating complex of mortuary temples and tombs, including Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings. Connect With Locals as you enjoy a traditional Be My Guest experience with freshly baked bread, honey and mint tea. We take a return flight to Cairo where we'll enjoy an evening at leisure to soak up the buzzing atmosphere for which the city is famous.Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
    Meals:   Breakfast
  11. Day 11
    Discover Colorful Cairo Dive Into Culture
    The buzz of Cairo is undeniable, and you’ll get to feel it first-hand as you embark on an unforgettable sightseeing tour through the effervescent Egyptian capital. History buffs will love the visits to the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Old Cairo, built 700 years ago as a spiritual hub for the region. You’ll also see the Alabaster Mosque and Citadel of Cairo, a medieval Islamic-era fortification which served as the seat of the Egyptian government for almost seven centuries. Later, you’ll head to the celebrated Egyptian Museum, where you’ll Dive Into Culture and discover the museum’s unbelievable array of artefacts, from mummies and sarcophagi to jewelery and King Tutankhamun’s treasures.Accommodation: Ramses Hilton
    Meals:   Breakfast
  12. Day 12
    Farewell Cairo
    Our expedition at its end, say a fond farewell to your newfound friends.
    Meals:   Breakfast

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Inclusions

Dining Summary

  • 11 Breakfast (B)
  • 7 Lunch (L)
  • 7 Dinner (D)

Be My Guest

  • Luxor: Enjoy an exclusive Be My Guest encounter on the banks of the Nile where your hosts, the El Boerey family, will share their stories about family life in a typical Luxor village. Savor a local culinary tradition of warm mint tea and freshly baked local bread with honey.

Dive Into Culture

  • Cairo: Enjoy a visit to Cairo’s Egyptian Museum, home to a remarkable collection of Egyptian antiquities including the world-famous ‘Mask of Tutankhamun’.

Iconic Experience

  • Giza: Enjoy a day gazing at the Great Pyramids of Giza and its treasures - the Step Pyramid of Saqqara and the Colossus of Rames II.
  • Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man as your Egyptologist explains the significance behind it. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, see the of Rameses II and the Hypostyle Hall.
  • Luxor: Spend the day discovering the wonders of the Luxor Museum.
  • Dendera: At the Temple of Hathor, see a rare depiction of Cleopatra and Caesarian.
  • Aswan: Admire the picturesque setting of Aswan and its iconic sites as you embark on a sightseeing tour of the city. Learn about the beautiful Temple of Isis and the contentious construction of the Aswan Dam.
  • Kitchener's Island: Sail around Kitchener's Island and its Botanical Gardens in a traditional felucca.
  • Kom Ombo: Discover the temple of Kom-Ombo and discover the wonders of the duo gods Horus the Elder and Sobek.
  • Valley of the Kings: Discover the ancient history behind the final resting place of Egypt's Pharaohs and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple at the Valley of the Kings.
  • Cairo: Spend your day enjoying the sights of the Hanging Church of St. Mary or embark on a journey to see the ancient Citadel and the Alabaster Mosque.

MAKE TRAVEL MATTER®

  • Aswan: Wander off the beaten tracks in Aswan as you meet the wonderful ladies of a local Women owned co-operative. Their mission is to ensure a garbage free world and they are using waste and natural material like bamboo or palm trees to create fine handicrafts. The organization is providing a hub of support and comfort for over 300 women who may live in poverty or suffer from loneliness, and want to become financially independent. Thanks to their newly learnt skills, they have now been able to provide the main source of income for their family. This experience is advancing Global Goal 5: Gender Equality.

Must-see Highlights

  • : Explore Luxor and Cairo with Egyptologist
  • : Visit the temples of Karnak, Luxor Museum, the temple dedicated to Goddess Hathor at Dendera, Luxor Temple, the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae, the Temple at Kom-Ombo, Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and the Colossi of Memnon in Luxor, the Valley of the Kings and the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
  • : View the Step Pyramid in Sakkara, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx at Giza, the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan, the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island, the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo
  • : See the Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis, the Sound and Light show in Giza
  • : Sail in a felucca across the Nile

Whats Included

  • : The services of a professional English speaking Egyptologist / Travel Director throughout your journey
  • : Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • : All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • : All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • : Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • : Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • : Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • : Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • : Return flight from Cairo to Luxor
  • : Seven-night luxury Nile Cruise
  • : Flight from Luxor to Cairo
  • : Optional Experiences and free time
  • : On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

Whats Included

  • The services of a professional English speaking Egyptologist / Travel Director throughout your journey
  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities
  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals
  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing
  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys)
  • Return flight from Cairo to Luxor
  • Seven-night luxury Nile Cruise
  • Flight from Luxor to Cairo
  • Optional Experiences and free time
  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

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Questions & Answers

Question: Can we get inside the Giza Pyramid?

While this tour does view the Pyramids at Giza it does not go inside any of them. You can go inside the Pyramids at an additional cost and if there is time permitting. The best way to to do this would be to purchase an extra day at the start or end of your tour so you can participate in an optional excursion to the inside of the Pyramids at Giza.

Question: When you visit the Valley of the Kings, do you actually go into any of the tombs?

On Day 10 you explore the fascinating complex of mortuary temples and tombs, including Queen Hatshepsut's Temple, the Colossi of Memnon and the Valley of the Kings.

Question: what type of boat is used for Nile cruise?

The accommodations listed on the itinerary are: Nile Cruise MS Miriam, MS Medea or MS La Traviata or a boat that is similar. For example, the MS Miriam is 72 meters, has 60 cabins with in suite, full sized bathrooms, with TV, AC, and common appointments. There is a tastefully furnished restaurant and full bar service onboard. The top deck has fitness equipment and pool.

Question: How many suitcases can I take with me on my trip?

Each person is allowed one "check-in," and one "carry-on." Remember to take all valuables with you as "carry-on", because electronic equipment, cameras, laptops, jewelry, business documents and money are not covered by the airlines' liability, so always carry them aboard with you.

Question: Is Airfare Included in the Price?

Airfare from your point of origin to and from the trip is not included in the land price.

Customer Reviews

Overall Rating
4.3
Accommodations
4.1
Itinerary
4.4
Professional Staff
4.6
Repeat with Operator
4.1
Value for Money
4.1

Ratings based off 36 reviews - currently showing 12 reviews with comments only

The tour staff in Egypt were excellent and highly professional. The Affordable Tours staff did an excellent job. But Trafalgar needs to improve. They provided us with bad information that needlessly caused us problems, discomfort and inconvenience. They told us we had to tip in Egyptian funds. This couldn't be more wrong. Egyptians prefer US funds. They told us we couldn't bring standard wheeled carry-on luggage. This was also wrong. All the planes used were all modern jets that accommodated modern wheeled carry on luggage just fine.

The trip was better than expected because we had an excellent travel director and we had only four couples in our group. We got personal attention every day and we did a few extra things because we could move through a site quickly (no standing behind others to wait on a photo, etc).

Great trip filled with unforgettable sights. Jam packed with Egypts incredible historic sights coupled with a relaxing 7 day cruise on the Nile River truly memorable vacation!

Our trip to Egypt was incredible. Due to the times, we were shocked to see we were the only ones on our 12-day trip. Had a tour guide plus a driver everywhere we went. The guides were outstanding. So much knowledge. I did understand there would be a wellness type person also, and there was not. The drivers did spray our hands with sanitizer almost always,

We met our Tour Director on the 2nd day. I highly suggest that Tour Director (s) should send email with picture ID before a day or 2 before arrival. This was our experience with other travel companies. I found this very helpful. We were also disappointed in this particular trip since the hotel didn't know at all about Gate 1's Tour Director. We have no information whatsoever what time we will be meeting upon our arrival. No schedule posted or just a little courtesy to inform clients about who to contact or at least a note to Gate 1 travelers the time we are expected to meet through the front desk since we took our own flight. The only way we found it because we saw someone who had the ID of Gate 1. Most of us who joined the tour had similar experience. First impression is lasting!

Overall an awesome experience. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and passionate about his subject. The selection of sites was thoughtfully put together. I did not like the fact that while on the boat the WiFi signal was not av at available in my room and very weak in designated parts of the boat. The room was often too cold and I learned late in the cruise that the boat was not outfitted with heat.

This trip exceeded my expectations! Everyone was professional and knowledgeable. The guides were wonderful and helpful! The only negative comment I would have about traveling to Egypt was that it was not handicapped accessible. While I expected the monuments to be a challenge, I did not expect the boat ( ship) to only have stairs, and it was 4 flights to get from our cabin to dinner. But the wonderful staff and food on the ship compensated for the difficulty going up and down! It was wonderfully orchestrated from the moment we arrived until we left...A trip of a lifetime!

my only issue was the lack of support for child accommodations and pricing before the trip but once at the destinations they were fully accommodating

Traflager- All expected expenses were not disclosed prior to trip. Tipping became tedious and bottled water was not provided on the river boat even though you could not drink the water onboard. The hotels in Cairo were Not acceptable - mold & mildew.

Boat and rooms were very old and food was same exact same dishes all three meals everyday and all days on boat all 11 days...

The trip was amazing from start to finish!

Traffalgar exceeded above and beyand my expectation.

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