Egypt & The Nile

Egypt & The Nile

Travel back in time to the days of the Pharoahs with this action packed trek around Egypt. You'll be guided through the craziness of Cairo with an expert Egyptian Tour Manager who'll be at your side for the entire tour. See the Great Pyramids and Sphinx in Giza, the Temple of Karnak and Valley of the Kings in Luxor, and enjoy the best shopping in the bazaar! No sitting on a coach for 8 days on this tour either, you'll get to admire the scenery from the deck of your felucca as you sail from Aswan to Luxor along the Nile. Step back in time and enjoy!

Length: 9 days
Accommodations: n/a
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
as per itinerary
Sightseeing: Egypt
Transportation: Coach Transfers, Train travel, Nile Cruise
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Itinerary

  1. Day Icon-day1 Arrive Cairo

    Welcome to Egypt. Our representative will meet you to ensure a smooth path through Immigration and Customs. Time to explore at leisure before meeting your tour guide and fellow travellers this evening.

  2. Day Icon-day2 Cairo to Aswan

    First to the Egyptian Museum where our guide will take us back to ancient Egypt and the time of the Pharaohs. From here to Giza for a guided tour of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx. In the evening, we board our overnight train for Aswan.

  3. Day Icon-day3 Nile Cruise - Aswan

    Arriving in Aswan mid-morning we view the unfinished obelisk and visit the High Dam. We sail on a felucca to the Botanical Gardens before joining our cruise ship for a sumptuous lunch.

  4. Day Icon-day4 Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu

    This morning, why not join our fantastic excursion to Abu Simbel - the most complete example of ancient Egyptian architecture. Built by Pharaoh Ramses II more than 3,000 years ago, the temples were moved over a period of years to their new site safely above the waters of Lake Nasser. After lunch, we cruise to Kom Ombo to view this unique temple, shared by two Gods. We reach Edfu, where we spend the night on-board.

  5. Day Icon-day5 Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor

    Today starts with a visit to Egypt's best preserved temple dedicated to Horus, the Falcon God. Casting off, we spend the afternoon on-board watching Upper Egypt slip by. We arrive in Luxor (the ancient city of Thebes) in time to view the temple of Luxor.

  6. Day Icon-day6 Luxor to Cairo

    A visit to the Valley of the Kings – the place where King Tutankhamun was buried, before we make our way to the magnificent temple of Karnak. Later, we board our overnight train to Cairo.

  7. Day Icon-day7 Cairo

    First to Sakkara to see the oldest pyramid in the world, the Step Pyramid. We continue on to the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Sultan Husan Mosque before spending our final evening together.

  8. Day Icon-day8 Depart Cairo

    Time to swap addresses and say farewell to your new-found friends as your tour ends after breakfast

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Highlights

All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included in your tour price!

Included
  • Cairo: Shopping at the Khan El Khalili bazaar; Guided tour of the Egyptian Museum; Visit the Citadel, Alabaster Mosque and Sultan Husan Mosque
  • Giza: Guided tour of the Great Pyramids and Sphinx
  • Aswan: Felucca sailing; View the Unfinished Obelisk and High Dam; See the Botanical Gardens
  • Nile Cruise: View Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two Gods
  • Edfu: Visit Temple to Horus
  • Esna: Visit the Temple of Khnum
  • Luxor: See the the Colossos of Memnon; Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak; Guided tour through the Valley of Kings
Accomodations
  • 7 nights twin share accommodation: 2 nights in hotels, 2 nights twin-berth couchette on overnight train (Cairo to Aswan & Luxor to Cairo), & 3 nights Nile Cruise
  • 7 Continental breakfasts (B), 3 lunches (L) & 6 three-course dinners (D)as per itinerary
  • Local taxes and service charges
  • Cruise the Nile on a superb ship featuring luxury cabins, all with private shower, WC, TV and air-conditioning
  • Please note: The first and last days have been designed to allow you to start and finish the tour without needing extra nights accommodation
Contiki Difference
  • Experienced, professional Egyptian Tour Manager
  • Coach transfers
  • Sightseeing of all major cities
  • Transfer from airport to hotel upon arrival
  • Cruise amenities include: swimming pool, sun deck, restaurant, lounge, bars, gift shop, disco

Optional Excursions

Please Note

Europe Optional Excursions (prices vary)
The optional excursions below are a guide of what may be available on this tour in 2009. Complete details will be updated in early 2009.

Cairo

Group Photo (US $11.00)
A great souvenir of your trip to Egypt. The pyramids and Sphinx make an exotic background to a photo of you and your new friends from the tour.
Cairo Sound and Light Show (US$25.00)
Facing the superb Pyramids of Giza and with the help of modern light and sound technology, you'll step back in time listening to the fascinating historical events which took place in Egypt thousands of years ago.

Aswan

Ramses II at Abu Simbel (US$236)
The temple of Ramses II at Abu Simbel is more than 3,000 years old and is one of Egypt's most magnificent monuments. Modern technology was used to move it in the 1960's to a higher site, out of the way of the waters of the Lake Nasser dam. The excursion includes travel by plane to and from the site, which is often un-reachable by road. Not to be missed!

Luxor

Camel Ride (US$15.00)
A camel is the only way to travel in a desert! Join us on a one hour ride to take in everyday life on the West Bank of Thebes. Don't forget your camera.