Itinerary – Cairo & River Nile Cruise

Day 1:  Arrive Cairo, transfer to hotel for overnight

Day 2:  Private guided tour of Cairo with Egyptologist guide. Visit the Pyramids of Giza , the last remaining wonder of the ancient world still standing. Visit the Sphinx and continue to the Egyptian museum of antiquities. Return to Hotel

Day 3:  Transfer to airport for domestic flight to Luxor. Transfer to Luxor port for embarkation. Lunch on board. Tour of the East Bank Luxor and Karnak Temples. Dinner on Board and overnight in Luxor.

Day 4:  Guided tour of the West Bank of the Nile. Visit Valley of the Kings, Queen Hatshepsut temple and Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on Board. Sail to Edfu. Dinner on Board. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 5:  Visit the impressive temple of Horus in Edfu the most complete of all Egyptian Temples. Sail to Kom Ombo. Lunch on Board. Visit Kom Ombo Temple. Sail to Aswan. Dinner on Board, overnight in Aswan.

Day 6:  Visit Aswan’s most famous sites, the High Dam, Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple. Lunch on board. Visit the botanical garden by felucca or small motor boat. Dinner on board. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 7:  Disembarkation after breakfast. Transfer to Aswan airport for flight via Cairo to Larnaca.

(Sequence of visits are subject to change)

Price Includes

• 2 nights hotel Cairo (choice of hotels)
• Buffet breakfast
• 4 nights 5* Nile Cruise with sightseeing tours 
• Full Board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) on cruise
• Private guided tour of Cairo with Egyptologist 
• Guided tours along the River Nile
• Airport transfers in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
• Port transfers in Luxor and Aswan
• Entrance fees to sights
• Local taxes

Not Included:

• Return flights to Cairo  (ask for details)
• Domestic flights
• Entry visa obtained on arrival for some nationals
• Drinks on board Nile Boat.
• Customary tips to drive, guide, cruise staff
• Travel Insurance

Optional Tours can be arranged:   (minimum 2 persons)  

• Pyramids Sound & Light show €75 
• Karnak Sound & Light show €55 
• Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor over the West bank €158

(Transfers are included.  Solo prices on request)

Validity period

• 1 May – 30 Sep 2023

OPTION 1:

Standard 5 Star

5* Esmeralda Nile Boat (standard Cabin)

4* Steigenberger El Tahrir Hotel Cairo (superior City view room)

Regular Departures – Prices per person from:

• Twin Room/Cabin    €1150 per person (2 – 3 in twin room)
• Twin Room/Cabin    €1038 per person (4 – 6 in twin rooms)
• Single Room/Cabin  €1525 per person
• Solo Travel single room/cabin €1890  (1 person on tour)
• Child €548
• For April 2023 departures there is supplement

OPTION 2:

De Luxe 5 Star

Supplements

1 – 30 April Departures 2023 there is supplement.  Please send request.

Prices Include:

• 2 nights Hotel in Cairo with breakfast
• 4 nights 5* Nile Cruise with sightseeing tours
• Full Board (breakfast, lunch, dinner) on cruise
• Private guided tour of Cairo with Egyptologist
• Guided Tours along the River Nile
• Airport transfers in Cairo, Luxor and Aswan
• Port transfers
• Entrance fees to sights

Not Included:

• Flights from Cyprus to Egypt. Can be arranged 
• Domestic flights in Egypt
• Entry visa obtained on arrival for some most nationals
• Drinks on board Nile Boat.
• Tips to drive, guide, cruise staff
• Travel Insurance

Notes:

• Prices between 01-30 April 2023 are on request and there is supplement
• Child prices are on request.
• Tours in Spanish, French, Russian arranged upon request. 
• Itinerary can be customized.  Additional nights in Cairo, Aswan or Luxor are possible as well as add on to visit Hurghada or Sharm el Sheikh.

Optionals:

• Pyramids Sound & Light show €75 (min 2 persons)
• Karnak Sound & Light show €58 (min 2 persons)
• Hot Air Balloon Ride in Luxor €160
• Transfers included