Alexandria, Classical Egypt & Nile Cruise - 14 Days

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18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

Starts

Cairo, Egypt

Ends

Cairo, Egypt

Highlights

Cairo - Gaze in awe at the ancient Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum

Alexandria - Take in the highlights of this beautiful Mediterranean port city, including the Roman Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, the Library of Alexandria and Quaitbay Fort, the site of the great Lighthouse of Alexandria

Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night

Dendera - Explore the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor, with its exquisitely decorated ceiling

Nile cruising - Cruise the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan on board a 5 star river cruiser

Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs

Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Nile cruising - Cruise the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan on board a 5 star river cruiser

Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs

Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Itinerary

Step into the world of ancient pharaohs and timeless rivers with the "Alexandria, Classical Egypt & Nile Cruise - 14 Days" tour. Ideal for seniors and seasoned explorers, this guided trip covers all the must-see sights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan, with a luxurious multi-day Nile cruise as its centerpiece.

Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza, wander the grand temples of Philae, and descend into the Valley of the Kings. The itinerary is thoughtfully designed for a relaxed pace, ensuring you have time to absorb Egypt’s wonders in comfort and style.

The unique selling point? The combination of in-depth sightseeing and a 5-star cruise, allowing you to experience Egypt’s grandeur while enjoying modern comfort and seamless travel.

day 1 - Cairo

Welcome to Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you'll be met and transferred to our hotel. Here begins your Egyptian adventure! There will be a welcome meeting held at the hotel at 7pm.

OverNight:Cairo

day 2 - Alexandria sightseeing

Cairo – Alexandria. This morning we make our way along the beautiful Mediterranean coast heading to the port city of Alexandria. On a guided tour we explore the ancient Roman Catacombs, heading underground to set our sights on the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt. From here we visit Pompey’s Pillar and see the incredible Library of Alexandria (exterior) and make our way to Citadel of Qaitbay. This fortress was built on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world. As we end our guided tour, we head back to our hotel to freshen up before our tasty evening meal.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Alexandria

day 3 - El Alamein

Alexandria – Cairo. After breakfast this morning, we visit the El Alamein. The ground of this Commonwealth War Graves speaks of the battles fought here during World War II. We pay respect to the 13,000 Allied soldiers that were killed in this battle. Later, we continue our tour with a visit to the El Alamein military museum that acts as a memorial for the battle and houses many of the war relics, where we learn the complete history of World War II in North Africa. Once our tour ends, we return to Cairo.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch

OverNight:Cairo

day 4 - Free Time in Cairo

Today is spent at leisure, you can explore Egypt’s capital as you please. Perhaps visit the lesser-known sights of the city by taking our optional Backstreet of Cairo tour. On this tour wander down El Moez Street in Islamic Cairo, visit Garbage City and the famous Cave Church of St. Simon.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Cairo

day 5 - Pyramids of Giza

Today brings us a full day of touring, we will start with the incredible pyramids and the iconic Sphinx at The Giza Plateau. The Pyramids of Giza are the sole surviving Ancient Wonders of the World and oldest tourist attraction. Perhaps opt to ride a camel. Later we make our way to the necropolis of Saqqara, where we discover the myriad of tombs and temples and see Zhoser’s step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh's chief architect in 2700 BC.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Cairo

day 6 - Grand Egyptian Museum

Cairo – Luxor. Today we embark on a guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum, an extraordinary 490,000 sq.m complex that houses over 100,000 artefacts and will eventually showcase a giant exhibition featuring the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun. Many items already on display are being exhibited for the first time, gathered from across Egypt and around the world. Wander through vast galleries filled with statues, sarcophagi, everyday objects, and beautifully restored antiquities that bring Egypt’s ancient civilisation to life.

Among the highlights is Tutankhamun’s collection, including iconic pieces such as his golden funerary mask, regal chariot, ornate jewellery, and ceremonial treasures, offering an unforgettable look into the world of the boy king.

After our excursion, we return to the hotel to enjoy some free time by the pool before boarding an overnight sleeper train.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Sleeper Train

day 7 - Luxor & Dendera

We arrive in Luxor this morning and drive 60km north to Dendera. Dendera is one of Egypt’s best-preserved temple complexes and covers an astonishing 40,000 square meters. The temples, shrines and chapels in this vast complex were gradually built across thousands of years. The main pinnacle of Dendera is the 2000-year-old Temple of Hathor with its beautifully inscribed ceiling. Returning to Luxor, the afternoon is free to spend at leisure. Enjoy a dip in the pool and soak up the sunshine or take a stroll around town. This evening there's an optional excursion to the beautiful Temple of Luxor.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Luxor

day 8 - Valley of the Kings & Karnak Temple

Early morning, we cross to Luxor’s West Bank of the Nile and set our sights on the 18m-high colossi of Memnon, all that remains of the temple of the hedonistic Amenophis III. Next stop is the famous Valley of the Kings, where we explore some of the beautifully decorated pharaoh’s tombs. Then we travel on to the striking limestone, colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s finest monuments.

Mid-afternoon we return to the East Bank and check-in on board a 5-star Nile cruise that will be our home for the next four nights. Grab lunch and relax on board, late afternoon we head out to visit the colossal Temple of Karnak. The spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, are all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Nile cruiser

day 9 - Nile Cruising

Nile cruising. This morning we sail downstream. Take the day to relax on deck and go for a swim, soak up the sunshine and take in the stunning view as we cruise the River Nile.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Nile cruiser

day 10 - Kom Ombo Temple

Nile Cruising - Aswan. We spend another day onboard our cruiser, relax as we sail the Nile to the Temple of Kom Ombo and then onto Aswan. Dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek and Falcon God Horus, everything in the temple is perfectly symmetrical along the main axis including twin halls, courts, colonnades, sanctuaries and entrances. We arrive into Aswan this evening.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Nile cruiser

day 11 - Aswan, Abu Simbel & the Philae Temple

This morning is free to spend at leisure or take an optional early morning excursion to the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. Possibly the most incredible temple of all ancient Egypt, guarded by the four famous colossal statues of Ramses II. Please see our Abu Simbel by Road add-on for more info.

This afternoon we visit the beautiful Philae Temple, a sacred temple dedicated to the most revered and beloved goddess Isis. Most of the temple's complex structure was completed by Ptolemy II and the Romans up to 3rd century AD. To preserve the temple from the rising water of Lake Nassar, UNESCO stepped in and started a mission to have the entire temple relocated and placed 20m higher on to nearby Agilika Island.

Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

OverNight:Nile Cruiser

day 12 - Aswan at leisure

Aswan – Cairo. Disembark the Nile Cruiser and spend the day leisure, discovering Aswan at your own speed. Perhaps head over and pay a visit to the Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie wrote the novel Death on the Nile. This afternoon, we board the overnight train (twin berth sleeper cabins provided) for our journey back to Cairo.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Sleeper Train

day 13 - Cairo - Old City tour or relax

We arrive in Cairo this morning, check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure, have a relaxing day by the pool or join an optional tour visiting Old Cairo, Coptic Cairo and the Citadel of Saladin.

Meals:1 Breakfast

OverNight:Cairo

day 14 - Cairo

Wednesday. This morning our tour comes to an end. Bid your fellow travellers farewell before an included transfer to airport.

Meals:1 Breakfast

Alexandria, Classical Egypt & Nile Cruise - 14 Days

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Accommodation

7 nights 4-5 star hotels, 4 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)

Meals

Breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 5 dinners

Transport

An airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 14All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

Others

2 overnight trains from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo (private 2 berth sleeper cabin)Touring - Alexandria, the El Alamein Battlefields, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor

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