Trafalgar Tours River Cruises of Egypt are unbeatable. Trafalgar Tours River Cruises understands really seeing Egypt is important, so our River Cruises in Egypt are carefully developed to cover as much of Egypt as possible. Egypt and Trafalgar Tours River Cruises are the perfect choice. The Trafalgar Tour River Cruises of Egypt below attracts a 10% ACT Discount.Operated by Uniworld.
Tour Operator:
Trafalgar
Tour Code:
WIEG
Region:
Africa
Country:
Egypt
Vacation Quality:
First class
Vacation Type:
River Cruises
Number of Days:
10
Starting Price:
1465
Countries Visited:
Egypt
City Highlights:
Memphis, Sakkara, Giza, Aswan, Luxor, Cairo
Promos:
A fabulous Nile Cruise is included in this wonderful land of ancient civilisation vacation. See the Ramses II Statue, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, Temples at Philae and Luxor and the Valley of the Kings. All meals included on the Nile Cruise and an option to join the Abu Simbel excursion of a lifetime!
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Cairo.
Day 2 - Arrive Cairo Welcome to Egypt! You are met on arrival at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or to begin to explore this fascinating city.
Hotel: Sofitel Sphinx / Sofitel Maadi
Day 3 - Cairo – Pyramid Excursion - Overnight Train This morning we begin our guided sightseeing tour with a visit to Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, where a colossal statue of Ramses II and a great alabaster sphinx are most impressive. Then to nearby Sakkara where we view the Step Pyramid of Zoser I, the oldest in the world. Our highlight visit is of course to see the magnificent Pyramids at Giza and the enigmatic Sphinx. Later, we board our overnight train to Aswan. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Day 4 - Aswan – Nile Cruise (3 nights) This morning, on arrival in Aswan, we visit the impressive High Dam and also the ancient Granite Quarries to see the enormous Unfinished Obelisk. We take a motorboat to the Temple of Isis, rising from the waters of the Nile on the island of Philae. Later we board our cruise ship, our home for the next three nights. (Buffet Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Cruise Ship: MS Medea (3 nights)
Day 5 - Nile Cruise: Aswan – Kom-Ombo – Edfu This morning there is the chance to join an optional excursion by air to see the temples of Abu Simbel, carved out of the rock by Ramses II and later rescued from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. Later we enjoy a felucca ride on the Nile around Aswan’s Botanical gardens. Then we return to our cruise ship and continue to Kom-Ombo and on to Edfu. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 6 - Nile Cruise: Edfu – Luxor We visit Edfu and then on to Luxor where we visit the great Temple which provides an unforgettable introduction to ancient Egypt. Then we tour the awe inspiring temple complex of Karnak with its vast Hypostyle Hall and avenues of sphinxes. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)
Day 7 - Disembark – Luxor This morning we visit the incredible Valley of the Kings, the burial place of many of the New Kingdom pharaohs, including of course, young King Tutankhamun. Then we visit the amazing temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Medinet Habou, which blends into the cliff face, and the Colossi of Memnon, which are the two giant seated figures that are all that remains of the mortuary temple of Amon-Ofis III. Later we are transferred to our hotel in Luxor. (Breakfast)
Hotel: Sonesta St. George
Day 8 - Luxor – Cairo (2 nights) In the morning we are at leisure. Then we transfer to the airport for our flight back to the capital city, Cairo, where we are transferred to our hotel. (Buffet Breakfast)
Hotel: Sofitel Sphinx / Sofitel Maadi
Day 9 - Cairo sightseeing Today’s sightseeing highlights the Citadel for breathtaking views of the city. Salah El Din started the Citadel in the 12th century, but it owes its present outline to Mohammed Ali who built the Alabaster Mosque, which we will see next on our tour. In Old Cairo we visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary. Then we have a highlight visit to the famous Egyptian Museum. Here, among the many thousands of artifacts on display, we see the splendid treasures of Tutankhamun, including his priceless burial mask. Tonight is at leisure, with time perhaps to visit a traditional Egyptian folklore show. (Buffet Breakfast)
Day 10 Cairo – USA Time to bid farewell to your Tour Director and new found friends as you are transferred to the airport for your return flight to the USA. (Buffet Breakfast)
Christmas & New Year's Eve Highlights Tour departure 19 Dec will be accommodated in Luxor over Christmas and tour departure 26 Dec will be accommodated on the Nile cruise ship on New Year's Eve giving you the
opportunity to celebrate in true Egyptian style.
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Memphis: See the Ramses II statue and the Alabaster Sphinx.
Sakkara: Marvel at the Step Pyramid, the oldest in the ancient world.
Giza: Visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx.
Aswan: Visit the High Dam, the Unfinished Obelisk, and Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island. Felucca ride across the River Nile. Visit the Temples at Philae, Kom-Ombo and Edfu.
Luxor: Visit the Temples of Luxor and Karnak, the Valley of the Kings, the Medinet Habou and Queen Hatshepsut's Temple and Memnon Colossi.
Cairo: Sightseeing includes the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque, Sultan Hassan Mosque and Egyptian Museum.
Dining Highlights
Hot buffet breakfast in Cairo and Luxor
1 dinner onboard train
All meals on the Nile cruise
First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by air-conditioned motorcoach.
Overnight train journey Cairo to Aswan.
A Trafalgar Bonus - Your internal flight from Luxor to Cairo plus all airport transfers are included.
Cairo Airport transfers will be provided for passengers who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in a Cairo hotel booked by Trafalgar.
The services of a local guide on tour.
Your Nile Cruise Ship:
Nile Cruise: A highlight of this tour is a cruise along the legendary River Nile onboard the latest and most luxurious of ships, the MS Medeaw A 5-star ship fully air-conditioned, luxury two-berth cabins with en suite bathroom, full size bath, shower and toilet. TV with video channels, music system, hair dryer, international phone and mini-bar.
* Note: At certain times a similar cruise ship of the same category may be used
Airport Transfers
Airport Transfers Transfers on arrival and departure from Cairo Airport will only be provided to passengers who have advised us of their flight information and are scheduled for first and last day of the tour only.
London Gateway: Trafalgar passengers purchasing either “Land Only” or “Land and Air” will receive Hotelink transfers during published hours of operation. This is providing that:
Passengers are staying at a London hotel, booked by Trafalgar on the night of their arrival and the night before their departure.
Passengers or their Travel Agents supply Trafalgar with accurate flight information not less than 14 days prior to departure.
European Gateways: Trafalgar passengers purchasing “Land Only” will receive coach transfers at the times published in the brochure at NO extra charge. However, if these “Land Only” passengers arrive outside the brochure advertised coach transfer times they must make their own arrangements at their own expense.
Passengers purchasing “Land and Air” from Trafalgar will receive coach transfers at times published in the brochure or, if they arrive outside of these set times, then a separate transfer will be booked for them. These transfers will be available only on the days of arrival and departure of the tour.
Passengers purchasing pre and post tour accommodation must arrange their own transfers regardless of whether or not they have bought “Air” from Trafalgar.
