Egypt Highlights Tour with Nile Cruise, Luxor Temple Visit, Great Pyramids of Giza & Internal Flights
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Egypt Highlights Tour with Nile Cruise, Luxor Temple Visit, Great Pyramids of Giza & Internal Flights

Operated by: Luxury Escapes Trusted Partner Tours
Overview
9 days
5 places
1 country
18+ yrs
This offer has sold out
About the Tour
Your tour takes you to:
Cairo
Luxor Governorate
Nile River Luxor
Nile River Valley
Cairo
Abu Simbel
Nile River Valley
Cairo

Follow the path of the pharaohs and watch history come to life on this nine-day highlight tour through Egypt. Accompanied by an expert Egyptologist, uncover tombs preserved by desert sands in the Valley of the Kings, watch the sunset from the deck on a Nile cruise, lose yourself in the colourful chaos of Cairo’s Khan-al-Khalili bazaar and marvel at mummies and impressive treasures in the Egyptian Museum. Observe the iconic facades of the Great Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza rising high above the desert plateau and step back in time on an unforgettable optional excursion to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Abu Simbel, two stunning temples carved into the bedrock in impressive detail.

Experience ancient wonders and modern comforts with eight nights of accommodation, daily breakfast and select dining experiences, including a one-way flight from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo, entrance fees, transportation and so much more.

Looking to travel sooner? Check out 2023 departures here.

Your journey takes you to: Cairo — Luxor — Aswan — Cairo.

Overview
9 days
5 places
1 country
18+ yrs
This offer has sold out
Itinerary & map
What you’ll see
Cairo

Welcome to Cairo! On arrival at Cairo Airport (CAI), you will be met by a tour representative and transferred to Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan – a relaxing haven away from the bustle of the capital. In the afternoon, join your tour director and travel companions in the hotel lobby for a welcome meeting. This evening, savour the exotic and delicious flavours of Egyptian cuisine with an optional group dinner.

Optional Activity:

  • Group dinner (from US$20 per person).
Inclusions
Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan (King Bed Room) or similar
Cairo

Prepare for an exceptional morning of cultural discovery as you get up close and personal with the awe-inspiring Pyramids and Great Sphinx of Giza. These iconic images of Egypt, rising from the Giza Plateau, are some of the last remaining wonders of the ancient world. Their sheer scale and impeccable geometry even have some believing they have unearthly origins. Allow your expert guide to dissect the theories and give you a deeper understanding of the pyramids’ creation. Take a moment to engrave this unique sight into your memory before continuing your adventure through the heart of Cairo. Afterwards, enjoy free time to relax or choose to explore more of Cairo at your own pace. This evening, enjoy a delicious dinner.

Inclusions
Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan (King Bed Room) or similar
Breakfast and Dinner
Cairo, Luxor Governorate, Nile River Luxor

Fuel up with a hearty breakfast before being transferred to Cairo Airport (CAI) for your included flight to Luxor (LXR) – formerly known as Thebes. This extraordinary city is often described as the world’s greatest open-air museum. On arrival, you’ll begin your discovery of its magnificent monuments. Walk the Avenue of the Sphinx through the remnants of much-fabled ancient Thebes and visit Karnak’s great Temple of Amun.

Afterwards, embark on your Nile cruise onboard the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruiser, with premium facilities, including an outdoor pool, onboard. Continue your discovery with a stop at the remarkable Luxor Museum. Here, you can find an astonishing display of artefacts and items from ancient Egypt’s civilisations, including pieces from Tutankhamun’s famed tomb. Your comfortable cabin awaits as you dock at Luxor, where you can witness Karnak Temple come to life with an optional sound and light show and enjoy an evening stroll through the beautifully lit complex.

Optional Activity:

  • Karnak Sound and Light show (from US$35 per person)
Inclusions
Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruiser (Twin Cabin) or similar
Breakfast and Dinner
Nile River Luxor

This morning, catch the breeze that sweeps over the Nile and perhaps choose to rise above ancient Thebes on an optional hot air balloon ride. Float over Luxor, taking in the stunning Valley of the Kings from above, and capturing the extravagant efforts to honour the pharaohs of Egypt for eternity. Afterwards, step back onboard the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruiser and enjoy a delicious, locally prepared lunch. Then, uncover the remnants of the civilisations that have shaped the fertile banks of the Nile as you visit Luxor Temple, the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. This evening, watch the sunset from the deck of Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruiser as you set sail towards enchanting Edfu.

Optional Activity:

  • Hot air balloon ride (from US$124 per person)
Inclusions
Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruiser (Twin Cabin) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Nile River Luxor

Begin the day by discovering the treasures of ancient Edfu, including one of the best-preserved monuments in Egypt – the Temple of Horus. Continue sailing upstream to Kom Ombo, an agricultural settlement that has remained relatively unchanged for over a thousand years. Stroll through the charming site with your guide as you admire the traditional architecture and learn about the villagers’ way of life. Retire to the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruiser for an evening of local delicacies with a traditional dinner onboard.

Inclusions
Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruiser (Twin Cabin) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Nile River Valley

Sail to the city of Aswan and swap modern comfort for Egyptian tradition with a felucca sailboat experience. Feluccas are a unique mode of transport, used along the Nile for centuries. Step onboard and set sail toward the impressive Kitchener’s Island, where you’ll visit the beautiful Botanical Gardens, mighty Aswan High Dam and the incredible surrounding monuments.

Witness impressive sights including the Temple of Isis – dedicated to the divine mother of the pharaohs – the semi-carved, unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Dock ashore and watch the sunset behind the shimmering reflections of feluccas on the Nile as you prepare for an authentic local dining experience, accompanied by live music.

Optional Activity:

  • Traditional Nubian village visit (from US$32 per person)
  • Philae Sound and Light show (from US$35 per person)
Inclusions
Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruiser (Twin Cabin) or similar
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Cairo, Abu Simbel, Nile River Valley

Today, you will have the opportunity to explore the phenomenal Abu Simbel complex on a fantastic optional excursion. A must-see for all history and archaeology enthusiasts, the two massive temples were carved into the bedrock in impressive detail to honour the rule of Pharaoh Ramesses II. Later, transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo (CAI). Return to the Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan for a relaxing evening at leisure.

Optional Activity:

  • Abu Simbel tour (from US$129 per person).
Inclusions
Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan (King Bed Room) or similar
Breakfast and Dinner
Cairo

Your in-depth discovery of the vibrant city of Cairo continues today as you stroll the city’s streets and explore its countless treasures with your expert local guide. See the immense collection of ancient artefacts at the Egyptian Museum, Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohammed Ali, Hanging Church and the bustling bazaar of Khan el-Khalili. Later in the afternoon, discover the city at your own pace and take the time to rediscover your favourite sights. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your newfound friends at the hotel and toast to your incredible adventure.

Inclusions
Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan (King Bed Room) or similar
Breakfast and Dinner
Cairo

Your epic adventure finishes after breakfast. Make sure to bid farewell to your fellow travellers before checking out of the hotel by 11am. Complimentary transfers to Cairo Airport (CAI) are available all day.

Inclusions
Breakfast
Highlights & inclusions
The following are included in your tour package:
Your tour includes:
  • Four nights of accommodation at Crowne Plaza West Cairo Arkan
  • Four-night Nile cruise aboard the boutique Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruiser
  • Daily breakfast, three lunches and seven dinners, including all-inclusive dining for each full day onboard the Steigenberger Legacy Nile Cruiser
  • One-way economy-class flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo
  • Witness the magnificent Great Sphinx and Pyramids of the Giza Plateau
  • Uncover centuries of fascinating history with entrance into the Egyptian Museum and Luxor Museum
  • Explore a myriad of impressive sites including the Temple of Amun, Luxor Temple and Philae Temple
  • Set sail toward the impressive Kitchener’s Island onboard a traditional felucca
  • The expertise of a local, expert Egyptologist guide
  • Air-conditioned transportation
  • All sightseeing and entrance fees per itinerary
  • Personal radio headsets on outings with eight or more guests
  • Complimentary hotel and coach Wi-Fi (where available)
  • Roundtrip private airport transfers on arrival and departure
  • Enjoy seamless baggage handling, with bags delivered to your room
  • Tips at the hotels and restaurants, all taxes and porterage fees
Dates & pricing
No departures available
Sorry, this offer has sold out!
Give our team a call on 888 841 8898 for more tour options
No departures available
Sorry, this offer has sold out!
Give our team a call on 888 841 8898 for more tour options
Things to know

Booking Summary: After you book, please follow the instructions in your booking summary email and ensure you complete your traveller information details in full.

  • Luxury Escapes asks that you please complete your Traveller Details form within 7 days of booking. Following its completion, our Tours Concierge Team will be in touch to assist with any additional arrangements – including flights.
  • Traveller Details are required in full to confirm all arrangements for your tour. Please complete the Traveller Details form as soon as possible in your ‘My Escapes’ account. Failure to complete the form within 30/60 days of departure may result in losing your spot on the tour.
  • If your booking is on a non-guaranteed departure, this initial email is not your tour confirmation. Tours often require a minimum number of travellers to go ahead, so your departure may not be guaranteed immediately.
  • Please note that for guaranteed departures, a minimum of two people are required to book. In the event that only one passenger has booked, you will be given the opportunity to move your departure to another date.
  • Once there is an update on the status of your tour, you will be contacted via email by the Luxury Escapes’ Tours Concierge Team, and they will advise if the tour has been confirmed. Please do not book flights or make any non-flexible arrangements until you receive this update.
  • Should you require assistance with your tour, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com, who will be happy to assist with any of your queries and who will support you right up until you return from your journey.
  • For tours that allow children, the child must be XX years or over and must share a room with an adult.
  • Children are the same price as adults.

Update 19 December 2024: Amendments & Cancellations section updated, please see below.

Please note, our 7-Day Change of Mind ‘No Questions Asked’ Refund Guarantee and Date Change policy does not apply to Tours

  • All deposits, service fee, and payments are non-refundable.
  • Where Luxury Escapes Tours may allow a cancellation for credit due to exceptional circumstances (and at its sole discretion) and where a cancellation/credit is not otherwise permitted, an additional service fee above and beyond the existing fees in the agreed payment schedules applies for A$300 per person will apply.
  • For Trusted Partner operated tours, additional fees may apply.

Date Changes

  • Changes can be made on request by contacting the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.
  • Tours pricing is dynamic and can change at any time.
  • Additional fees and fare difference may apply.
  • Changes are not permitted after your final payment date.
  • For Trusted Partner operated tours, additional fees may apply.
  • Date change conditions listed above do not apply to flights or pre- and post-tour accommodation booked with us. Flight fulfilment and changes are governed by the airline(s) selected at the time of booking. For your air travel, you are bound by the terms and conditions and fare rules of the selected airline(s). For pre- and post-tour accommodation, these reservations are not directly linked to your tour and may require a separate cost to change, as stated in your ‘My Escapes.’

Itinerary Amendments & Changes

  • Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure. This may be to accommodate changes in weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances.
  • In the event of a change in itinerary (for safety reasons or due to events outside of our control) that results in cancellation or change fees toward flights (or other parts of your travel) we will notify you as soon as practicable.
  • You will be responsible for any associated costs or will otherwise have the right to a refund (less any costs incurred or paid to third parties).

Surcharges

  • After completing your booking, your tour cost may be subject to additional surcharges due to factors beyond the control of Luxury Escapes.
  • Where the cost of delivering your selected tour materially increases between the time of purchase and delivery, we reserve the right to increase the balance due. Increases may be in relation to, but not limited to, currency fluctuations, taxes, airfares, fuel surcharges, tour costs or government changes due to health and safety restrictions. A material increase will be considered one in excess of 10% of the package price.

Fine Print and package inclusions are accurate at the time of purchase and not subject to change, unless updates or corrections are specifically noted in the latest Fine Print with a timestamp. Please check the Fine Print prior to departure for any updates.

We reserve the right to modify prices for marketing and commercial reasons. Please note that full terms and conditions apply. Refer to website’s terms and conditions.

Accommodation for the duration of your tour is included in the Tour package.

  • You can find relevant accommodation details for each day of the itinerary on the Tour offer page, or in your My Escapes.

Please note:

  • Accommodation is subject to availability and may be substituted for a hotel of a similar or higher standard without notice.
  • Rooms will be made available after 3pm on the day of arrival. Checkout is required by 10am. Early check-in and late checkout may be available upon request. Subject to availability. Additional fees may apply.
  • Maximum room capacity (Twin Share) is two adults. Maximum room capacity (Solo) is one adult.

Pre- & Post-Tour Accommodation Pre- and post-tour accommodation can be booked to extend your stay before or after your tour by contacting our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Luxury Escapes uses a range of accommodation partners. For pre- and post-tour accommodation options where we can offer the same hotel as the start and end of your tour, your pre- and post-tour accommodation will be booked independent of your tour. If the hotel for your tour changes, this will be independent of your pre- or post-tour accommodation booking. In this instance, change fees may apply on your pre- or post-tour accommodation, if you choose to change; change fees can be found in your ‘My Escapes.’

For pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings, you may be required to check out of your room and check in again on the first or last day of your tour. You will need to confirm these details directly with hotel.

Please contact the Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com for further information.

  • Return international flights
  • Visas
  • Single supplement
  • Meals/drinks not stated in the itinerary
  • Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
  • Travel insurance (required)
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Dining inclusions do not include drinks (unless otherwise stated). Menus are subject to change without notice.

Baggage Restrictions

  • Passengers are permitted one piece of baggage with a maximum weight of XXkg on tour.
  • Passengers are permitted one additional, smaller hand-piece of baggage with a maximum weight of 7kg on tour.

Transfers

  • Arrival and departure transfers are available on the first and last day of your tour only, unless you have booked your pre- and post-tour accommodation through Luxury Escapes.
  • If you have booked pre- or post-tour accommodation outside of Luxury Escapes, you will forfeit your complimentary airport transfers.
  • Please note ‘Private Transfers’ refers to transfers that are exclusive for your tour group and may be shared amongst other members of your group if arriving on the same flight or another flight arriving within a 30-minute window.
  • Flight details can be added to your Traveller Forms via ‘My Escapes’ and will be required 30/60 days prior to travel to confirm your transfers.

Travel Insurance

  • Travel insurance is required on all our tours, which (at a minimum) covers medical expenses and repatriation. You may not be permitted to join the tour group if evidence of travel insurance is not provided prior to your trip. If you are unable to obtain travel insurance for whatever reason, you may be required to sign a waiver and/or provide a letter from a medical practitioner which confirms you are fit for travel. For any enquiries regarding travel insurance, please call 1300 88 99 00 or email sales@luxuryescapes.com.

Passports & Visas

  • A visa may be required. It is the traveller’s responsibility to ensure they’re holding a current visa for the countries they’re visiting. If the traveller is on a non-Australian passport, a valid re-entry visa may be required.
  • You are responsible for visas, entry, health and other requirements, and any documents required by laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited. Luxury Escapes and/or its servants and agents are not responsible for passport and visa requirements or for any loss you sustain for failing to comply with laws, regulations, orders and/or requirements of countries visited.
  • A valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants).

Traveller Details

  • Traveller Details must be completed for each individual traveller. This information can be added directly to your ’My Escapes’ account.
  • Travellers must advise of any medical conditions or dietary requirements. Failure to provide such information in advance of your tour may result in an inability to cater to your requirements.
  • We work with exceptional local tour providers to present uniquely crafted packages that encompass sightseeing tours and excursions. Our tour provider partners are dedicated to making every effort to accommodate specific requirements. However, it should be noted that the extent to which they can address mobility and accessibility needs may vary, depending on the nature of the sightseeing tour and activities involved. Please contact tours@luxuryescapes.com so we can advise whether your specific needs can be accommodated.
  • Special dietary requirements can be catered for in most cases, however, on occasion this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of unique ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry any necessary supplies with you.
  • Passport details are required for all bookings. In some cases, a digital copy of your passport may be requested by Luxury Escapes to book certain elements of your trip.
  • If a photo of your passport is requested, failure to provide valid photo ID will result in your booking being cancelled and all monies paid remaining non-refundable. When requested, a digital copy of your passport must be provided for each guest at least 90 days prior to your tour departure.
  • Should you require any assistance with your Traveller Details, please contact our Tours Concierge Team at tours@luxuryescapes.com.

Tour Pace

  • It’s important to note that specific activities and intensity levels may vary between different tour operators and destinations. When selecting a group tour, it’s advisable to carefully review the itinerary, activity descriptions and fitness requirements to ensure a suitable match for your preferences and physical capabilities.
    • Relaxed: Leisurely pace with limited walking or physical demands. Opportunity for ample free time and leisure activities. Suitable for individuals seeking a laidback experience.
    • Moderate: Usually more than one day in a location. Balanced mix of exploration and physical engagement. Suitable for participants with a reasonable level of fitness. Exploring cities on foot, visiting landmarks and guided excursions. Requires a moderate level of stamina and physical activity.
    • Active: Activities most days. Generally, not staying in a location for two days or more. Suitable for participants with high fitness levels and a sense of adventure.

Travel Styles

  • Fully Guided Tour:
    • You’ll have a tour guide with you throughout the entire trip, from start to finish.
  • Partially Guided Tour:
    • You’ll have guides at specific locations or portions of the trip, but not the entire time. There might be different guides for different regions.
  • Self-Guided Tour:
    • You will not have a guide for your trip. You will be provided with detailed trip notes with elements, such as accommodation and transport pre booked for you.

Health and Fitness Acknowledgement:

  • Travellers acknowledge that they are required to have a good level of health and fitness to undertake the activities in this tour.
  • There are limitations to the degree of accommodations that can be made if travellers are unable to partake in the included activities on this tour. Please consider suitability as additional costs could apply.
  • Travellers also acknowledge and agree that neither we nor the tour provider will be able to provide medical or other assistance in the event that they are unable to complete any aspect of the tour as a result of their health or physical condition (nor are we liable for any loss, damage, expense, injury or death arising from such).
  • Please note: For complimentary transfers to be fulfilled outside of arrival and departure date, all pre- and post-tour accommodation bookings must be booked through Luxury Escapes no later than 60 days before departure. After this time, any pre- or post-tour accommodation bookings made will not be eligible for complimentary transfers.
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