Wonders of Egypt - Classic Group, Winter

Wonders of Egypt - Classic Group, Winter

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Wonders of Egypt - Classic Group, Winter

9 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt

Visiting: Cairo, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Kom Umbu, Aswan, Giza, Memphis

Tour operator:

Insight Vacations

Tour code:

WA945ZN18

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

20 - 40

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Cruise, Luxury, River Cruise

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$3495 (USD) Operator discount: -$500 -13%

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Tour Overview

Embrace the very best of Egypt on this 9-day tour. In Luxor, walk through an avenue of ram-like sphinxes at Karnak, a complex of ancient temples, churches and pylons, and enjoy the Luxor museum, where you can see two royal mummies. Travel by luxury coach to the Valley of the Kings, where the infamous pharaoh Tutankhamun is buried. Along the Nile, board a felucca — a wooden boat with billowing sails — with a local sailor, who teach you about traditional sailing practices. In Cairo, meet an Egyptologist at the Egyptian Museum to see treasures recovered from pharaohs’ tombs, and ascend to the Citadel for sweeping views of the city below. And behold the incredible Pyramids of Giza from inside, as an Egyptologist takes you past the Sphinx to the center of a pyramid so that you can see its cavernous wonders.

Highlights

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

  • Luxor: Visit the Luxor Museum and discover ancient artefacts

  • Colossi of Memnon: See the massive stone statues of the Colossi of Memnon

  • Valley of the Kings: Embark on an experience with an Egyptologist to visit the mortuary Temple Hatshepsut

  • Kom Ombo: Visit the only double temple of Egypt dedicated to two gods: Sobek and Horus the Elder

  • Aswan: Visit the Aswan High Dam and granite quarries, and see the enormous unfinished obelisk

  • Nile Felucca: Meet a sailor and learn about traditional sailing practices on a traditional Nile Felucca

  • The Great Pyramids of Giza: Gain a deeper understanding of the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrive In Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino

Meals Included: No Meals

Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs. On arrival at Cairo International Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2 : Fly To Luxor, Cruise The Nile

Location: Luxor

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, fly to Luxor and visit the huge temple complex of Karnak. Walk through the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to stand among the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Later, transfer to your cruise ship, your home for the next four nights. After lunch on board, take a walk through the Luxor Museum, witness ancient artefacts and see two royal mummies. This evening, get to know your Travel Director, a professionally trained Egyptologist, as well as fellow guests over a welcome drink followed by dinner. The rest of the evening is yours at leisure, enjoy dinner on the ship before relaxing in its lounge or in the comfort of your room.

Day 3 : Valley Of The Kings To Edfu

Location: Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Edfu

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning travel by coach to the west bank of the Nile. See the Colossi of Memnon and visit both the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs were buried, including Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I and Tutankhamun. Experience the renowned local hospitality of Egyptians during a visit to the village of Geziret Bahirat. Connect with the community and share bread with the Bahirat family, whilst they regale guests with their fascinating stories of daily life. Visit Luxor Temple which was unearthed by Mariette in the 1860s, before returning to your cruise ship and sail via the Esna Lock to Edfu, for your overnight stay.

Day 4 : Kom Ombo To Aswan Relaxed Start

Location: Kom Umbu, Aswan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the early morning sail to Kom Ombo to visit the only double temple of Egypt dedicated to two gods: the crocodile-headed Sobek and falcon-headed Horus the Elder. In the evening, enjoy a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and galabeya party on board your ship.

Day 5 : Aswan’S High Dam And Nile Felucca

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, visit the Aswan High Dam and granite quarries, to see the enormous unfinished obelisk. Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis. Rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae, it was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Later, on a traditional Nile Felucca, meet a sailor and about traditional sailing practices. As the sun starts to fade, enjoy high tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel. The likes of Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie stayed at this pretty venue, and Christie supposedly wrote “Death on the Nile” from the hotel itself.

Day 6 : Aswan And Back To Cairo Relaxed Start

Location: Aswan, Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino

Meals Included: Breakfast

In the morning, disembark your cruise ship and enjoy time at leisure in Aswan. Why not join an Optional Experience and travel by air to the magnificent Temples of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel? These temples overlook Lake Nasser and are made up of the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Hathor. Otherwise, spend the morning as you wish. Perhaps soak up the African atmosphere in the Nubian bazaar or visit one of the many points of interest nearby, such as the Botanical Gardens, Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Later, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo for the night.

Day 7 : The Egyptian Museum And Citadel

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino

Meals Included: Breakfast

Begin your city sightseeing with your Egyptologist at the world-famous Egyptian Museum*. Starring among its attractions is the amazing treasure recovered from Tutankhamun's tomb. Explore Cairo with Insight Choice. Choose to explore Cairo Citadel and see the Great Alabaster Mosque. Alternatively, join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience on Qursaya Island, home to the first large scale initiative to clean the Nile. ​Later, you will have free time to enjoy as you wish. In the evening, take your seats at the magical Sound and Light Show at the Great Pyramids which literally illuminates the history of Giza - an unforgettable introduction to the world of ancient Egypt.

Day 8 : The Great Pyramids Of Giza

Location: Cairo, Giza, Cairo, Memphis, Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino

Meals Included: Breakfast

Gain a deeper understanding of the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World, during a visit to Giza with your Egyptologist. Meet the enigmatic Sphinx, crouching at the foot of the Chephrenís Causeway and venture inside one of the magnificent Pyramids. Nearby lies Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, where you can see the colossal statue of Ramesses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Continue to Sakkara to view the Step Pyramid of Zoser, which dates back 2686 B.C., making it the oldest pyramid in the world. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.

Day 9 : Depart Cairo

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Your wonderful journey ends with transfers to Cairo International airport.

What's Included

  • Baggage Handling

    We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.

  • Tips and Taxes

    Hotel 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.

  • Insight Flourish

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

  • Nile Cruise

    4 night Nile cruise aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, on either MS Medea, MS Miriam, MS Giselle, MS La Boheme or similar. Please note that gratuities are not included for the Travel Director, Nile Cruise staff, Drivers and Airport Escorts.

  • Included Flights

    Included economy class flights between Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo with transfers between airports and hotels.

  • Meals

    As detailed in the itinerary

  • Airport Transfers

    Complimentary transfers from/to Cairo Airport are available on arrival and departure days, or with additional accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.

What's Not Included

  • International Travel

    International flights to and from the start and end point of the tour are not included.

  • Tipping and Gratuities

    Gratuities for the Travel Director, Nile Cruise staff, Drivers, and Airport Escorts are not included and are at the discretion of the traveler.

Mode of Transport

Included economy class flights between Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo with transfers between airports and hotels.

Accommodation

4 night Nile cruise aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, on either MS Medea, MS Miriam, MS Giselle, MS La Boheme or similar. Please note that gratuities are not included for the Travel Director, Nile Cruise staff, Drivers and Airport Escorts.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the starting point of the tour?

    The starting point of the tour is Cairo.

  • What are the highlights of the tour?

    The highlights of the tour include a scenic flight to Luxor to begin a Nile Cruise, visits to Luxor Museum, the Colossi of Memnon, the Valley of the Kings with an Egyptologist, the double temple of Kom Ombo, the Aswan High Dam and granite quarries, a traditional sailing experience on a Nile Felucca, and gaining a deeper understanding of the Great Pyramids of Giza.

  • Are there any inclusions in the tour?

    Inclusions in the tour are baggage handling, tips and taxes at hotels and restaurants, Insight Flourish which is a local specialty representing the destination, a 4 night Nile cruise, included economy class flights between Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo with transfers, and complimentary transfers from/to Cairo Airport on arrival and departure days or with additional accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.

  • Are meals included in the tour?

    Yes, meals as detailed in the itinerary are included in the tour.

  • What is the ending point of the tour?

    The ending point of the tour is also Cairo.

  • What countries will I visit on the Wonders of Egypt tour?

    You will visit Egypt on the Wonders of Egypt tour.

  • What are the exclusions?

    Exclusions include international flights to and from the start and end point of the tour, and gratuities for the Travel Director, Nile Cruise staff, Drivers, and Airport Escorts which are at the discretion of the traveler.

  • What type of accommodations can I expect?

    You can expect a 4 night Nile cruise aboard a mid-size cruise ship featuring air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, on either MS Medea, MS Miriam, MS Giselle, MS La Boheme or similar. Please note that gratuities are not included for the Travel Director, Nile Cruise staff, Drivers and Airport Escorts.

  • Can I join the tour once it has departed?

    We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1978.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies

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