Lilshira
Egypt with Nile Cruise
Free Cancellation
Up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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Guide Language
English
Group Size
8 - 46
Description
Itinerary
Day 1 – Cairo
Arrival in Cairo; welcome dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 – Cairo → Giza
Guided sightseeing of Cairo, including the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by an excursion to the Giza plateau to see the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Day 3 – Cairo → Luxor (flight) – Nile cruise
Morning flight to Luxor, embark on the Nile River cruise ship, and enjoy guided tours of Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Day 4 – Luxor → Edfu (sailing)
Free time in Luxor to explore independently, then sail to Edfu.
Day 5 – Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan (sailing)
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, guided walk of the Kom Ombo temples, and a traditional galabeya party on board before sailing to Aswan.
Day 6 – Aswan (felucca excursions)
Felucca rides around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan, plus a Nubian folklore presentation on board.
Day 7 – Aswan
Transfer to a hotel in Aswan; free time to explore the city at your leisure.
Day 8 – Aswan → Cairo (flight) – farewell dinner
Morning flight back to Cairo, free afternoon for personal exploration, followed by a farewell dinner at the hotel.
Day 1 – Cairo
Arrival in Cairo; welcome dinner at the hotel.
Day 2 – Cairo → Giza
Guided sightseeing of Cairo, including the Grand Egyptian Museum, followed by an excursion to the Giza plateau to see the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx.
Day 3 – Cairo → Luxor (flight) – Nile cruise
Morning flight to Luxor, embark on the Nile River cruise ship, and enjoy guided tours of Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple.
Day 4 – Luxor → Edfu (sailing)
Free time in Luxor to explore independently, then sail to Edfu.
Day 5 – Edfu → Kom Ombo → Aswan (sailing)
Visit the Temple of Horus at Edfu, guided walk of the Kom Ombo temples, and a traditional galabeya party on board before sailing to Aswan.
Day 6 – Aswan (felucca excursions)
Felucca rides around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan, plus a Nubian folklore presentation on board.
Day 7 – Aswan
Transfer to a hotel in Aswan; free time to explore the city at your leisure.
Day 8 – Aswan → Cairo (flight) – farewell dinner
Morning flight back to Cairo, free afternoon for personal exploration, followed by a farewell dinner at the hotel.
Meeting Point
Included
- task_alt Accommodation
- task_alt Flights
- task_alt Guide
- task_alt Insurance
- task_alt Meals
- task_alt Additional Services
- task_alt Transport
Excluded
- close Optional
- close Additional Services
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the usual group size (number of participants) for this tour? What category of hotels do you normally use during the program? Is it possible to upgrade the hotel category if requested? Which Nile cruise ship is most frequently used for this departure? Could you kindly share photos of the cabins? What is included onboard the cruise (e.g., Wi-Fi, beverages, excursions)? Are there any optional tours or upgrades that we should be aware of?
Our standard group size is approximately up to 44 people. Globus has made a commitment to place guests in first-class hotels or better, located centrally in the overnight location allowing for maximum sightseeing opportunities. We do not offer rooms upgrades but guests are welcome to check with the front desk when they arrive. The Cruise portion of the tour is on MS Royal Lily. The ship is subject to change without notice. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner is included each day onboard the ship. One glass of wine or beer per person is included with each lunch and each dinner as well. We do offer some included excursions and there may be some optional excursions avialable for purchase. All optional excursions will be advised once the booking is confirmed and withing 90 days of departure. We do not offer an internet packages but guests may be able to inquire about that once onboard.
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