Splendors of Egypt & the Nile (2025)
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Cruise
- River cruise
- Family
- Luxury
- duration 12 days
- tour type Cruise
- age requirement 2-99 yrs
- max group size 20
- Tour Code BM-24032
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
For 12 adventure-filled days, experience Egypt and the Nile’s most wondrous sites in style and luxury.* Wander amongst the towering ruins of the Temple of Karnak, the world’s largest ancient religious complex, and the entrancing Temple of Luxor. Follow in the footsteps of renowned scholars and explorers as you venture forth into the Valley of the Kings, the ancient burial grounds of Egyptian royalty.
This captivating itinerary begins and ends in Cairo, where you’ll visit the famous Egyptian Museum and its unrivaled collection of pharaonic artifacts. Journey to Giza to gaze upon the mighty ancient Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Generations Family Program (select River Tosca sailings): These cruise/tours feature unique, fun-filled adventures for youngsters and are packed with culturally and historically significant experiences. There will also be an opportunity to meet local children—if your family would like to bring a gift to share with the children (such as school supplies, books, balls or games) it is welcomed.
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Day 1: Cairo
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Day 2: Cairo
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Day 3: Cairo, Fly to Luxor (Embark) Cruising the Nile River, Dendera
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Day 4: Dendera, Cruising the Nile River, Luxor
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Day 5: Luxor, Cruising the Nile River, Kom Ombo
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Day 6: Kom Ombo, Cruising the Nile River, Aswan
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Day 7: Aswan
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Day 8: Aswan, Cruising the Nile River, Edfu
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Day 9: Esna, Cruising the Nile River, Luxor
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Day 10: Luxor (Disembark), Fly to Cairo
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Day 11: Cairo
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Day 12: Depart Cairo
- 7-night cruise in a riverview stateroom on the gorgeous S.S. Sphinx or the elegant River Tosca
- Lavishly appointed riverview staterooms and suites
- 4 nights in Cairo at the Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at Nile Plaza or at the Nile Ritz-Carlton (or similar)
- Meals onboard prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients
- 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 8 dinners
- Welcome & Farewell Receptions
- Complimentary house wine, local beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee will be served during lunch and dinner onboard
- Cruise Ship
- 8 days of excursions, all fully hosted by English-speaking trained Egyptologists
- 1 country: Egypt
- 12 UNESCO World Heritage sites
- Services of an experienced Egyptologist
- Cultural enrichment
- Group Transfers are included on arrival and departure days (please see terms and conditions for transfer guidelines)
- Flights included between Cairo and Luxor
- Gratuities for onboard and onshore personnel (ship staff, crew, Cruise/Tour Manager or Egyptologist, local experts, drivers) are included both during the cruise/tour as well as on any pre- or post-cruise land extensions
- Any international flights to/from Cairo are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
- Travel insurance is not included in this Splendors of Egypt & the Nile (2025) tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Splendors of Egypt & the Nile (2025) tour. You can cancel the tour up to 121 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 120 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 27 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 27 July 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 120 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceSplendors of Egypt & the Nile (2025) tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Splendors of Egypt & the Nile (2025) tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- This trip requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 atleast 14 days before embarkation. Young children who are not eligible to be vaccinated will be required to provide a negative PCR or Antigen test result taken within 72 hours of embarkation.