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Cairo & cruise on the Nile: The Land of the Pharaohs (port-to-port)

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11 daysDuration
Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants
16 peopleMaximum group size
35 - 70 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
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Highlights

All meals included - DRINKS INCLUDED with meals and at the bar

Refined local cuisine

Tour leader or cruise director on board

Travel assistance and repatriation insurance

All port fees included

Coptic Cairo and the historic city

A tasting of a traditional English afternoon tea in a unique setting, a journey through time at the heart of the magic of the Nile

THE MUSTS:The Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World

The necropolis in Saqqara and the pyramid of Teti

Itinerary

Discover the hidden treasures of the Egyptian capital. From the Cairo Citadel to the bazaar district, learn all about the intellectual and cultural capital of the Arab world and its must-see Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Then, discover ancient Egypt, the cradle of all civilizations, which has fascinated humankind forever. Since the dawn of time, explorers, diplomats, writers, and painters have used the fertile banks of the Nile as inspiration for their work. Even today, we still seek the answers to the mysteries found within the pharaohs' tombs. Over two thousand years of history are waiting for you on a cruise that promises exciting, spectacular, and unforgettable discoveries. Majestic temples, tombs, pyramids, and lively villages dot the Nile Valley landscapes from Luxor to Aswan. Wind down from your everyday grind and step way back in time on a cruise through Upper Egypt.

day 1Cairo

Your program will begin according to your time of arrival in Cairo. If you arrive at the hotel before 7:00 p.m., your program will be:Guests are welcome to check in at our 4-star hotel beginning at 3:00 p.m. So that our local representative can assist you, make sure you have provided your flight arrival time. After checking in at the hotel, you'll have dinner. You'll spend the night at the hotel.

day 2Cairo

day 3Cairo

day 4Cairo-luxor

day 5Luxor - Edfu

day 6Edfu - Kom Ombo

day 7Aswan

day 8Aswan - Esna

day 9Esna - Luxor

day 10Luxor

day 11Luxor

What's Included

Accommodation
Your stay in a 4* Hotel LS in a double room
Meals
Your cruise with all meals in buffet style from dinner on the first day to breakfast on the final dayDrinks at all meals (except special cards)All mealsDrinks at all meals (1 mineral water or 1 soft drink + 1 tea or coffee per person at each meal)
Others
All visits and excursions mentioned in the program (except for the optional excursions)The assistance of English-speaking Egyptologists for all visitsTravel assistance and repatriation insuranceAll visits and excursions mentioned in the program (except for the optional excursion)The assistance of an English-speaking Egyptologist

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By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:

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