Best of South Africa

Welcome to South Africa.

As your Nile journey comes to an end, take with you memories of extraordinary temples, ancient royal tombs, timeless river landscapes and the enduring wonders of one of the world’s greatest civilisations. After breakfast, disembark your cruise vessel and transfer to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo. You will be met and transferred by private vehicle to Aswan Airport for your flight to Cairo, a modern cosmopolitan capital with a rich heritage of cultural influences and echoes of ancient civilisations. On arrival at Cairo Airport, you will be met and transferred by private vehicle to your city hotel.

This afternoon meet with your private Egyptologist and embark on a captivating visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), the world’s largest archaeological museum dedicated to one civilization, near the Great Pyramids of Giza. Spanning seven millennia, the GEM showcases over 100,000 artifacts of Egypt’s rich heritage. Enter to see the colossal statue of Ramses II in the grand atrium, then ascend the Grand Staircase, curated to reflect distinct eras of history. At the top, enjoy panoramic views of the Pyramids and explore the Tutankhamun Gallery, featuring over 5,000 treasures from the Boy King’s tomb. Continue through galleries revealing Egypt’s prehistoric roots, pharaohs, gods, and daily life along the Nile. Conclude with time to browse the museum’s shopping arcade or relax in its cafes.

Optional: For those interested in visiting the National Museum of Ancient Civilisations this can be visited in place of the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM).

This morning you will be transferred to Cape Town International Airport for your onward flight.

• 24/7 local operator support in South Africa
• 11 nights’ accommodation – 3* & 4* hotels; 5-star private game lodge
• Daily breakfasts
• 4 dinners
• 4 x airport transfers on a shared basis
• Excursions: 2 open safari vehicle game drives in a private game reserve, Morning open safari vehicle game drive in iSimangaliso Wetland Park, St Lucia Estuary boat cruise, Short walk in Tsitsikamma to the Storms River Suspension Bridge, Sunset Knysna oyster cruise, Ocean safari in Plettenberg Bay, Qolweni Township visit, Ostrich farm tractor tour, Cango Caves heritage tour, Olive and wine tasting, Cape Point full day tour
• Entrance fees – Blyde River Canyon, Bourke’s Luck Potholes, God’s Window, Conservation fees into Kruger National Park a private game reserve and iSimangaliso Wetlands Park, Garden Route National Park (Storms River)
• Conservation fee
• Hotel Porterage
• Egypt Travel Notes – issued by Innovative Travel

• International airfares
• Airfare King Shaka Airport – Port Elizabeth
• Optional tours and excursions
• Tipping/Gratuities (please refer to tour notes for a recommended guideline)
• Personal Expenses
• Hotel charges for minibar or any extra charges
• Visa fees
• Travel Insurance (compulsory)
• Any other services not clearly mentioned in the inclusions above