Splendours of Egypt, a Women-Only Tour with 6 Reviews by Insight Vacations

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5 - 99 yrs

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English

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Easy

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Cairo, Egypt

Highlights

Cairo: Take a short scenic flight to Luxor where you will begin your Nile Cruise.

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: Visit the Luxor Museum and discover ancient artefacts.

Dendera: At the Temple of Hathor, see a rare depiction of Cleopatra and Caesarian.

Aswan: Visit Aswan's High Dam and Granite Quarries to ponder why the unfinished Obelisk has been left in mid-creation for thousands of years.

Itinerary

Step aboard a women-only adventure through Egypt with the 'Splendours of Egypt, a Women-Only Tour.' This 12-day cruise and sightseeing trip starts and ends in Cairo, guiding you to Kom Ombo, Luxor, and the timeless treasures along the Nile.

Cruise past ancient temples, savor the mystique of the Valley of the Kings and Queens, and enjoy a sundowner at the legendary Old Cataract Hotel, once frequented by Churchill and Agatha Christie. In Cairo, marvel at the Step Pyramid of King Zoser and stand before the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, witnessing a mesmerizing sound and light show.

The tour goes beyond monuments, offering guests the chance to meet local women, learn belly dancing, and discover the art of papyrus-making. Comfortable accommodations, guided transport, and meals ensure an effortless trip, while the unique women-only setting fosters camaraderie and cultural insight. The special highlight? Immersive connections with Egypt’s past and present women—making this tour package a truly unforgettable experience.

Day 1Arrive in Cairo

Day 2Fly to Luxor, Cruise the Nile

Day 3Exploring Dendera and on to Edfu

Day 4Edfu to Aswan

Day 5Aswans High Dam & Temple of Isis

Day 6Feluccas and Sundowner

Day 7Free Time and on to Kom Ombo Relaxed Start

Day 8Cruising the Nile to Luxor

Day 9Explore Luxor and fly to Cairo

Day 10Cairo Sightseeing

Day 11Cairo and the Pyramids of Giza

Day 12Depart Cairo

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What's Included

Accommodation

Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino HotelMS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar) HotelHotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.Aswan: Savour cocktails and canapés at the historic Old Cataract Hotel while watching the sunset over the Nile. Enjoy this blend of natural beauty and timeless elegance for an unforgettable experience.

Meals

Breakfast (x11)Lunch (x7)Dinner (x7)Afternoon TeaLuxor: Get to know your fellow travellers over a delightful drink followed by dinner.Kom Ombo: Learn about traditional Egyptian attire and immerse yourself in local culture at an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party.Luxor: Satisfy your curiosity and your taste buds over an Egyptian cooking class with your talented onboard chef. Learn the time-honoured secrets behind how to make Egyptian vegetable Moussaka, a beloved Egyptian dish made of eggplant, tomatoes and peppers.

Transport

Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.

Guide

From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.

Others

Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.Aswan: In Aswan, meet the women of a local women-owned co-operative whose mission is to support vulnerable women from the local villages to learn new skills and become financially independent. The organisation provides 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, the women are now able to provide the main source of income for their family. The co-op also strives to reduce waste with a secondary mission to ensure a garbage-free world by using waste and natural material like bamboo or palm trees to create fine handicrafts. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality."Koshari is our national dish, and it never disappoints. Believed to have originated in the 19th century, this vegetarian street food staple is made of rice, pasta, lentils, and chickpeas, topped with delicious fried onions and a spicy tomato-based garlic sauce.""I love to share our Ancient Egyptian civilization and history with our guests and to explain all the details and stories related to Egyptian mythology so our guests can enjoy a very special guided vacation.""The Abu Simbel Temples are utterly unique in scale, architecture, art and history. From one of the most prominent eras of Ancient Egyptian history, these magnificent structures emphasise how persistent and clever ancient Egyptian architects were to carve a mountain to make such incredible tributes for Egyptian deities."Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.Aswan: Delve into the fascinating history of papyrus. Experience a fascinating demonstration on how the ancient Egyptians used papyrus leaves for writing. Learn how paper was made from the papyrus water-plant which grew abundantly in the marshy delta of the Nile. Be amazed at the history of when excavators of a tomb at Saqqara discovered the earliest known roll of papyrus, dating to around 2900 B.C. You’ll also receive a small gift to commemorate your visit.Aswan: Discover the ancient art of belly dancing, reported as far back as the 4th century as an identifying element of Egyptian culture.Aswan: On a traditional Nile felucca, meet a sailor and learn the art of sailing this ancient Nile craft. Visit the High Dam and Granite Quarries.Luxor: Get up close and personal with ancient history at the Valley of the Queens. Located amid the hills along the western bank of the Nile River in Upper Egypt, this site was a burial ground first for officials and later for royal wives, daughters and sons from 1550 to 1080 BC. You can visit from a selection of tombs open to the public.

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