Cairo, Luxor & Nile Cruise

What's Included

• Accommodation

  Three nights' bed and breakfast accommodation at the five-star Hilton Pyramids Golf Hotel, Seven nights' full-board accommodation aboard a Nile river cruise vessel

• Airport Transfers at Destination

  Yes

• Fully Guided

  Fully escorted by a friendly, experienced tour manager

• International Travel

  An internal flight from Cairo to Luxor, Return flights to Cairo, returning from Luxor (via Cairo)

What's Not Included

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 50 minutes.

Passports and visas

British citizens will require a visa to enter Egypt. The current cost is US$25 (approximately £19). You can obtain your visa on arrival and should make payment in Sterling, US Dollars or Euros. Passports must be valid for six months beyond the return date to the UK and contain one blank page for the visa.

Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza

The Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza, containing many treasures of Tutankhamun, is expected to open in 2023. The tour will be adjusted to include the new museum when it is opened to the public.

Cruise itinerary

Please note that the order of included day-to-day visits on board the cruise is subject to change.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, in particular when visiting the archaeological sites where the ground is often uneven. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home and, in some cases, impossible.
If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.  
Note that when boarding your cruise ship too there are usually several steps to be negotiated down from the quayside to the ship's boarding point. Ship's gangways are often narrow and can be steep depending on the river water levels.
Nile river cruise ships do not have a lift and the facilities on board will be housed over four decks - between restaurant in the lower part of the ship to the pool and sundeck up on top. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Travel vaccinations

Requirements and advice can vary over time, and from person to person, so please contact your GP about eight weeks before your trip to check whether on any preventive measures.

Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

Road Conditions

In developing countries road networks are continually being improved and expanded, which can mean that, from time to time, roadworks and rough road surfaces can extend journey times. Some journeys are made on winding mountain roads and passes, which may also make for slow travelling - although the scenery is usually worth it! Many roads do not have separate pavements or safety barriers, and great care should be taken when crossing or walking alongside roads.

Hotel transfer times

The transfer time from the airport to your hotel is approximately 50 minutes.

Passports and visas

British citizens will require a visa to enter Egypt. The current cost is US$25 (approximately £19). You can obtain your visa on arrival and should make payment in Sterling, US Dollars or Euros. Passports must be valid for six months beyond the return date to the UK and contain one blank page for the visa.

Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza

The Grand Egyptian Museum at Giza, containing many treasures of Tutankhamun, is expected to open in 2023. The tour will be adjusted to include the new museum when it is opened to the public.

Cruise itinerary

Please note that the order of included day-to-day visits on board the cruise is subject to change.

Special requirements

If you have notified us of any special requirements, please check that they have been noted and acknowledged. This is especially important with any dietary needs you may have.

Disabled access

The majority of our tours involve a certain amount of walking, in particular when visiting the archaeological sites where the ground is often uneven. In many developing countries access is sometimes not as easy as at home and, in some cases, impossible.


If you are bringing a wheelchair, please let us know at the time of booking so that appropriate arrangements can be made.  


Note that when boarding your cruise ship too there are usually several steps to be negotiated down from the quayside to the ship's boarding point. Ship's gangways are often narrow and can be steep depending on the river water levels.


Nile river cruise ships do not have a lift and the facilities on board will be housed over four decks - between restaurant in the lower part of the ship to the pool and sundeck up on top. Should you have any concerns whatsoever please do contact us prior to travel.

Itinerary changes

Occasionally, for operational reasons, we may have to change the order of the excursions on your holiday. The final day-by-day itinerary will be confirmed on your Final Travel Documents, which you will receive approximately three weeks prior to your departure.

Travel vaccinations

Requirements and advice can vary over time, and from person to person, so please contact your GP about eight weeks before your trip to check whether on any preventive measures.

Foreign Office Travel Advice

Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.

Book with Confidence

• Low Deposit

  Newmarket Holidays requires a minimum deposit of 35% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

• Cancellation Policy

  We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of newmarket holidays charges.

  Up to 56 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

  At 55 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

  At 48 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.

  At 34 days before tour starts: Forfeit 90% of booking price.

  At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

• Vaccination Requirements

  Your health and safety are pivotal to our operations, and every customer travelling on a tour with us must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19. Fully vaccinated means that you have had the full course of an approved vaccine a minimum of 14 days prior to your holiday. You can find the travel restrictions for different countries on www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. We also recommend that you travel with proof that you’ve been fully vaccinated.