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Elegance of the Nile – Cairo Deck

11 Days

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Tour Description

See the best of Egypt on this 11-day guided tour. Enjoy an afternoon in Cairo before joining an Egyptologist for an exclusive visit to the Pyramids of Giza, where you’ll walk inside one of its caverns and see the Sphinx. At the Egyptian Museum, gaze upon priceless treasures taken from the tomb of the country’s most famous pharaoh, Tutankhamun. See the Temple of Luxor during a VIP, after-hours visit, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site free from other tour groups. See the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun is buried. Choose to sail the Nile on a felucca, a traditional wooden boat, or visit Aswan Market for a shopping spree. Sip on tea at the Cataract Hotel, where Sir Winston Churchill once dined. And visit the Esna Temple, a striking waterfront structure.

Priced From:

$ 12825pp *

From: 2026-03-28

To: 2026-10-24

Start Location: Cairo, Egypt

End Location: Cairo, Egypt

Trip Type: Gold Tours

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Cairo at Leisure
Day 1
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Your private chauffeur awaits to take you to Cairo’s five-star Mena House Hotel. Conclude your day toasting to your Egypt luxury tour.
Giza Sightseeing
Day 2
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Journey into the ancient world with your Egyptologist. Step up close to the Pyramid of King Zoser, the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.
Join your Cruise in Luxor
Day 3
Duration: 1
Accommodation: River Tosca.
Delve into Egypt’s history in Karnak. Stroll the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Board the River Tosca for your luxury Nile cruise.
The Temple of Hathor and Luxor Cruise
Day 4
Duration: 1
Accommodation: River Tosca.
Visit the Temple of Hathor. Join a yoga class or meet the River Tosca's Captain. Visit the Temple of Luxor for an after-hours VIP tour.
The West Bank and Valley of the Kings
Day 5
Duration: 1
Accommodation: River Tosca.
Venture to the Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. Watch a local family bake traditional sun bread which you’ll savour over Egyptian tea. Tonight, join a galabeya party.
A Felucca Around Kitchener’s Island
Day 6
Duration: 1
Accommodation: River Tosca.
Visit the double-temple of Kom Ombo. Enjoy a private sail around Kitchener's Island or shop Aswan Market. Meet the ladies behind the local women’s co-op on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Sit down for afternoon tea at the famous Old Cataract Hotel before tonight’s Nubian performance.
Aswan and High Dam
Day 7
Duration: 1
Accommodation: River Tosca.
Marvel at the Aswan High Dam, ancient Granite Quarries and the Philae temple complex. Tonight, dine on Egyptian classics before a mesmerising Sound and Light Show in Philae Temple.
Relax upon the Nile Relaxed Start
Day 8
Duration: 1
Accommodation: River Tosca.
Relish a relaxing morning on board or opt to view Abu Simbel’s fabulous temples. Learn about the powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist or how to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail.
From Esna to Luxor Relaxed Start
Day 9
Duration: 1
Accommodation: River Tosca.
A local historian unveils Egypt’s treasures at Esna Temple before you set sail to Luxor. Enjoy your last evening aboard the River Tosca.
Luxor to Cairo
Day 10
Duration: 1
Accommodation: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.
Visit the Alabaster Mosque and the Citadel of Salah El-Din, marvelling at their historic grandeur. Then, view the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum.
Depart Cairo
Day 11
Duration: 1
Your luxury tour from Cairo and Nile river cruise end in style with a private transfer to Cairo Airport.

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-03-28
End Date: 2026-04-07
twin
Child Price: 13325
Adult Price: 13325
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 17505
Start Date: 2026-04-04
End Date: 2026-04-14
twin
Child Price: 13375
Adult Price: 13375
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 17605
Start Date: 2026-04-11
End Date: 2026-04-21
twin
Child Price: 13375
Adult Price: 13375
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 17605
Start Date: 2026-04-18
End Date: 2026-04-28
twin
Child Price: 13375
Adult Price: 13375
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Child Price:
Adult Price: 17605
Start Date: 2026-04-25
End Date: 2026-05-05
twin
Child Price: 13250
Adult Price: 13250
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 17390
Start Date: 2026-05-02
End Date: 2026-05-12
twin
Child Price: 13250
Adult Price: 13250
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 17390
Start Date: 2026-05-09
End Date: 2026-05-19
twin
Child Price: 13250
Adult Price: 13250
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 17390
Start Date: 2026-05-16
End Date: 2026-05-26
twin
Child Price: 12825
Adult Price: 12825
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 16095
Start Date: 2026-09-26
End Date: 2026-10-06
twin
Child Price: 13575
Adult Price: 13575
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 17925
Start Date: 2026-10-03
End Date: 2026-10-13
twin
Child Price: 13575
Adult Price: 13575
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 17925
Start Date: 2026-10-10
End Date: 2026-10-20
twin
Child Price: 13575
Adult Price: 13575
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 17925
Start Date: 2026-10-17
End Date: 2026-10-27
twin
Child Price: 13575
Adult Price: 13575
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 17925
Start Date: 2026-10-24
End Date: 2026-11-03
twin
Child Price: 13595
Adult Price: 13595
single
Child Price:
Adult Price: 17965
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