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Egypt Nile Jewel with 5* Boat Cruise

Explore the iconic sights of ancient Egypt and enjoy a 5-star cruise along the Nile River.

9 Days | 1 Countries
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Egypt Nile Jewel with 5* Boat Cruise

9 Days | 1 Countries

Summary

Experience Egypt’s ancient wonders and modern-day splendours. Start in Cairo and visit the world-famous Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Explore ancient temples and the Valley of the Kings. Sail down the Nile River on a 5-star cruise ship and experience a two-night stay in an all-inclusive Red Sea resort!

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Tour Overview

Start Point IconStart Point

Cairo Airport

End Point IconEnd Point

Pyramids resort by Jaz

Accommodation IconAccommodation

8 Nights, (3 & 4 star hotels & 5-star cruise ship)

8 Nights

(3 & 4 star hotels & 5-star cruise ship)

Meals IconMeals

8 Breakfasts | 5 Lunches | 5 Dinners

8 Breakfasts

5 Lunches

5 Dinners

Transport IconTransport

Air-conditioned coach | Plane | 5-star cruise ship

Air-conditioned coach

Plane

5-star cruise ship

Tour Type IconTour Type

Fully-guided tour

Fully-guided tour

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Itinerary

Start Point IconStart Point

Cairo Airport | Any time on Day 1

End Point IconEnd Point

Pyramids resort by Jaz | 10:00 AM on Day 9

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Welcome to Egypt! Arrive at Cairo International Airport and meet the tour representative who will assist with the immigration process, passport control and baggage collection. Travel to the hotel in Cairo to freshen up before receiving a brief overview of the tour from your Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany the group for the duration of the trip.

hotelPyramids resort by Jaz (or similar)
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This morning, visit the Giza pyramid complex! See the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Next, see the unique step pyramid of Zoser in Sakkara. Complete the day with an optional sound and light show at the Giza Pyramids or a dinner cruise along the Nile River!  

Please note: The flight to Aswan is either on Sunday evening or Monday morning depending on availability.

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Included
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx: Marvel at the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza and the enchanting Sphinx. Learn more about ancient Egyptian history from your guide. Entrance fee: 700 EGP

Included
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx: Marvel at the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza and the enchanting Sphinx. Learn more about ancient Egyptian history from your guide. Entrance fee: 700 EGP

Included
See the Pyramid of Zoser, Sakkara

See the first pyramid! The 27th-century BC Step Pyramid of Zoser (Djoser) gets its name from six tiers that resemble steps. Entrance fee: 600 EGP

Included
See the Pyramid of Zoser, Sakkara

See the first pyramid! The 27th-century BC Step Pyramid of Zoser (Djoser) gets its name from six tiers that resemble steps. Entrance fee: 600 EGP

Optional
Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids

Watch a mesmerising light show at the Giza Pyramids after dark while learning more about the history of the pyramids!

Optional
Sound and Light Show at Giza Pyramids

Watch a mesmerising light show at the Giza Pyramids after dark while learning more about the history of the pyramids!

Optional
Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise & Folklore Show

Enjoy a delicious buffet of local dishes along with traditional entertainment during a dinner cruise on the Nile River!

Optional
Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise & Folklore Show

Enjoy a delicious buffet of local dishes along with traditional entertainment during a dinner cruise on the Nile River!

hotelPyramids resort by Jaz (or similar)
day3-egypt-nile-philae-view-nile-jewel

Catch an early-morning flight to Aswan. Arrive and board the 5-star Nile cruise ship. The adventures begin with a boat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the Temple of Isis at Philae. Built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC to 30 BC), the temple is dedicated to Isis, one of Egypt’s oldest goddesses! Enjoy the first night aboard the cruise.

mealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Explore the Philae Temple

Travel along the Nile and encounter the picturesque island of Philae and its temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Entrance fee: 550 EGP

Included
Explore the Philae Temple

Travel along the Nile and encounter the picturesque island of Philae and its temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. Entrance fee: 550 EGP

Included
Sail the Nile on a 5-star cruise ship

Spend three nights sailing down the Nile River on a 5-star cruise ship. Enjoy incredible views and an onboard pool and sundeck!

Included
Sail the Nile on a 5-star cruise ship

Spend three nights sailing down the Nile River on a 5-star cruise ship. Enjoy incredible views and an onboard pool and sundeck!

Optional
Dinner in a Nubian House

Sit down for a traditional Nubian meal with a local family on a home situated on an island in the Nile River!

Optional
Dinner in a Nubian House

Sit down for a traditional Nubian meal with a local family on a home situated on an island in the Nile River!

hotelM/S Nile Symphony (or similar)
day4-egypt-edfu-temple-nile-adventure

This morning, join the optional excursion to Abu Simbel, two massive temples in southern Egypt. The tour continues with a visit to the Temple of Kom-Ombo, a unique 'double' temple dedicated to crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Haroeris (Horus). After some time to explore, continue to Luxor, where the tour will spend the night on board the cruise ship.

mealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Discover the Temple of Kom-Ombo

This “double-temple” is dedicated to two gods, crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Horus. Admire the perfectly symmetrical twin entrances. Entrance fee: 450 EGP

Included
Discover the Temple of Kom-Ombo

This “double-temple” is dedicated to two gods, crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Horus. Admire the perfectly symmetrical twin entrances. Entrance fee: 450 EGP

Optional
Abu Simbel Temple

Explore the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples! The UNESCO-accredited structures include two temples carved from stone.

Optional
Abu Simbel Temple

Explore the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples! The UNESCO-accredited structures include two temples carved from stone.

hotelM/S Nile Symphony (or similar)
day5-nile-cruise-ship-nile-river-nile jewel-ship-exterior

After breakfast, tour the East Bank of Luxor. Experience the incredible Karnak Temple Complex which was part of the ancient city of Thebes. Dedicated to ram-headed god Amun, it offers a vast mix of temples, chapels, statues and obelisks. Next, explore Luxor Temple, a place of worship dedicated to three gods: Amun, his wife Mut and his son Khons.

mealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Explore the immense Karnak Temple Complex

Considered the most important Pharaonic site, this grand temple complex features remnants of ancient Thebes. Entrance fee: 600 EGP

Included
Explore the immense Karnak Temple Complex

Considered the most important Pharaonic site, this grand temple complex features remnants of ancient Thebes. Entrance fee: 600 EGP

Included
Visit the temple of Luxor

Discover “the world’s largest open-air museum”. Wander the enchanting Avenue of Sphinxes and learn about the area’s Pharaonic and Roman history. Entrance fee: 500 EGP

Included
Visit the temple of Luxor

Discover “the world’s largest open-air museum”. Wander the enchanting Avenue of Sphinxes and learn about the area’s Pharaonic and Roman history. Entrance fee: 500 EGP

hotelM/S Nile Symphony (or similar)
day6-egypt-hurghada-red-sea-view

This morning, tour the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the world-famous Valley of the Kings and explore tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs, including Tutankhamen. Then, experience the Temple of Hatshepsut, a mortuary temple of Egypt’s only Pharaoh Queen. Next, visit the great Colossi of Memnon. Finally, travel to Hurghada for a two-night stay at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort!

mealsBreakfast, Dinner
Experiences:
Included
Tour the Valley of the Kings

This is one of the richest archaeological sites on Earth with many tombs belonging to New Kingdom pharaohs, including King Tutankhamun. Entrance fee: 750 EGP

Included
Tour the Valley of the Kings

This is one of the richest archaeological sites on Earth with many tombs belonging to New Kingdom pharaohs, including King Tutankhamun. Entrance fee: 750 EGP

Included
Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut

Explore the stunning temple dedicated to Egypt’s first and only female Pharaoh! Parts of the temple were destroyed or restored. Entrance fee: 440 EGP

Included
Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut

Explore the stunning temple dedicated to Egypt’s first and only female Pharaoh! Parts of the temple were destroyed or restored. Entrance fee: 440 EGP

Included
See the Colossi of Memnon

Marvel at the two impressive stone statues dedicated to Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Included
See the Colossi of Memnon

Marvel at the two impressive stone statues dedicated to Pharaoh Amenhotep III.

Included
Stay at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort

Enjoy three nights at an all-inclusive resort situated in Hurghada! Relax or take part in various optional activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.

Included
Stay at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort

Enjoy three nights at an all-inclusive resort situated in Hurghada! Relax or take part in various optional activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.

hotelGravity Samra Bay Resort (or similar)
day7-egypt-hurghada-diving-red-sea-egypt-nile-jewel

Enjoy a free day at leisure. Relax at the resort or take part in exciting water sports activities, including full-day snorkelling and scuba diving excursions. The seas around Hurghada offer some of the best coral reef dive spots in the world, offering many colourful fish species, including the Red Sea Clownfish, Emperor Angelfish, Picasso Trigger Fish and Moray Eels.

mealsBreakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Experiences:
Optional
Red Sea Snorkelling

Sail out to the Red Sea reefs on a free day in Hurghada and go snorkelling with expert guides. See the region’s incredible marine life up close!

Optional
Red Sea Snorkelling

Sail out to the Red Sea reefs on a free day in Hurghada and go snorkelling with expert guides. See the region’s incredible marine life up close!

Optional
Red Sea Scuba Diving

Go scuba diving with expert guides in the Red Sea during a free day in Hurghada! Marvel at the region’s spectacular marine life.

Optional
Red Sea Scuba Diving

Go scuba diving with expert guides in the Red Sea during a free day in Hurghada! Marvel at the region’s spectacular marine life.

hotelGravity Samra Bay Resort (or similar)
day8-egypt-cairo-markets

This morning, travel back to Cairo. Arrive at the hotel with some time to freshen up before setting out to explore more of Egypt’s capital city! Visit the Egyptian Museum to learn more about ancient history. Afterwards, explore Khan El Khalili, a bazaar crammed with souvenir shops, cafés and shisha bars. This is a great place to shop for souvenirs!

mealsBreakfast, Lunch
Experiences:
Included
Visit the Egyptian Museum

See treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb and 120,000+ other artefacts on display. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jewellery and more! Entrance fee: 500 EGP

Included
Visit the Egyptian Museum

See treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb and 120,000+ other artefacts on display. Mummies, sarcophagi, pottery, jewellery and more! Entrance fee: 500 EGP

Included
Shop for souvenirs at the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar

This is a great place to pick up everything from incense and cotton garments to handcrafted metal goods and antique stones.

Included
Shop for souvenirs at the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar

This is a great place to pick up everything from incense and cotton garments to handcrafted metal goods and antique stones.

hotelPyramids resort by Jaz (or similar)
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After nine days spent exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders and cruising the Nile River, it’s time for the tour to come to an end. The tour will finish after breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. Expat Explore hopes to welcome you on tour again soon and wishes you a safe trip home!

mealsBreakfast
Experiences:
Optional
National Museum and Monastery of St. Simon

Enjoy a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Then, visit the Monastery of St. Simon and see the impressive cave church.

Optional
National Museum and Monastery of St. Simon

Enjoy a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Then, visit the Monastery of St. Simon and see the impressive cave church.

Tour Highlights

Included Experience
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx

Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx: Marvel at the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza and the enchanting Sphinx. Learn more about ancient Egyptian history from your guide. Entrance fee: 700 EGP

Included Experience
Sail the Nile on a 5-star cruise ship
Sail the Nile on a 5-star cruise ship

Spend three nights sailing down the Nile River on a 5-star cruise ship. Enjoy incredible views and an onboard pool and sundeck!

Included Experience
Discover the Temple of Kom-Ombo
Discover the Temple of Kom-Ombo

This “double-temple” is dedicated to two gods, crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Horus. Admire the perfectly symmetrical twin entrances. Entrance fee: 450 EGP

Included Experience
Stay at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort
Stay at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort

Enjoy three nights at an all-inclusive resort situated in Hurghada! Relax or take part in various optional activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.

Included Experience
Shop for souvenirs at the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar
Shop for souvenirs at the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar

This is a great place to pick up everything from incense and cotton garments to handcrafted metal goods and antique stones.

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Egypt Nile Jewel with 5* Boat Cruise

This option includes an upgraded 5* cruise on the Nile during the tour. The rest of the itinerary is the same on both tour options.

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13 Included Experiences!

  • Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • See the Pyramid of Zoser, Sakkara
  • Explore the Philae Temple
  • Sail the Nile on a 5-star cruise ship
  • Discover the Temple of Kom-Ombo
  • Explore the immense Karnak Temple Complex
  • Visit the temple of Luxor
  • Tour the Valley of the Kings
  • Visit the Temple of Hatshepsut
  • See the Colossi of Memnon
  • Stay at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort
  • Visit the Egyptian Museum
  • Shop for souvenirs at the bustling Khan El Khalili bazaar

Optional Experiences

Enhance your tour with these carefully selected optional experiences. Each one is designed to add depth and excitement to your journey, allowing you to customize your adventure according to your interests.

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Sound and Light Show at Giza PyramidsUS$55

Watch a mesmerising light show at the Giza Pyramids after dark while learning more about the history of the pyramids!

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Cairo Nile Dinner Cruise & Folklore ShowUS$48

Enjoy a delicious buffet of local dishes along with traditional entertainment during a dinner cruise on the Nile River!

Book On Tour
Dinner in a Nubian HouseUS$57

Sit down for a traditional Nubian meal with a local family on a home situated on an island in the Nile River!

Book On Tour
Abu Simbel TempleUS$130

Explore the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples! The UNESCO-accredited structures include two temples carved from stone.

Book On Tour
Red Sea SnorkellingUS$55

Sail out to the Red Sea reefs on a free day in Hurghada and go snorkelling with expert guides. See the region’s incredible marine life up close!

Book On Tour
Red Sea Scuba DivingUS$75

Go scuba diving with expert guides in the Red Sea during a free day in Hurghada! Marvel at the region’s spectacular marine life.

Book On Tour
National Museum and Monastery of St. SimonUS$75

Enjoy a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Then, visit the Monastery of St. Simon and see the impressive cave church.

Book On Tour
Memphis and DahshurUS$75

Visit Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt, and Dahshur, home to the Bent and Red Pyramids - both older than the Giza pyramids!

Book On Tour
The Sights of AlexandriaUS$115

Experience the wonders of Alexandria on a full-day tour! See top sights including the Citadel of Qaitbay and the New Library of Alexandria.

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Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

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Price Breakdown
Standard Tour Cost US$1,025
Total Price US$1,025

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

Contact Us

Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days

Price Breakdown
Standard Tour Cost US$1,025
Total Price US$1,025

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

Contact Us

Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days

Price Breakdown
Standard Tour Cost US$1,025
Total Price US$1,025

Price is based on a sharing twin room. Single room (optional).

Contact Us

Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days

Accommodation

Hotels are chosen closer to departure date. We do use a variety of hotels in each destination, so you may stay in a hotel different to that listed here.

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Accommodation Icon Pyramids resort by Jaz
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Accommodation Icon M/S Miriam
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Accommodation Icon M/S Nile Symphony
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Accommodation Icon Gravity Samra Bay Resort

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Great travel experience!

Was met at airport. Person waited with me while I collected my bag. Driven directly to hotel with no issues. Haven't had service like that before. The tour guide was knowledgeable ...

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Egypt Nile Cruise

The tour was phenomenal. Our tour guide, Ramez was awesome. Very knowledgeable about Egypt. He was very patient and fun loving. This was my 2nd tour with Expat Explore and I will...

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Excellent Tour Experience with Ashraf "Ash" as Our Guide

I thoroughly enjoyed my tour! While I had some initial reservations, the clear breakdown of the price helped manage them. The tour brought together two different companies. The bu...

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, you will need to make your own arrangements to get to the meeting destination for the first day of your tour. Make sure you keep departure times and possible delays in mind when booking flights. Please click here to visit Skyscanner - a useful tool for comparing prices from the vast majority of airlines.

When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to. 

If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.

If you are making separate bookings and would like to share the same room(s), please send us an email with the booking references for each of the travellers and the details of your preferred rooming allocation.

Yes, and you are responsible for arranging your own insurance. Passengers and their personal property travel with Expat Explore solely at their own risk. A suitable insurance policy should provide adequate cover for medical expenses arising through illness or accident prior to or during the holiday, and loss of holiday monies through cancellation or curtailment of the holiday or other insurable reasons. Clients should ensure that there are no exclusion clauses limiting protection for the type of activities in their tour. 

For a relatively small price, travel insurance provides you with the peace of mind so that you can enjoy your tour without any worries. To receive a quote from our preferred travel insurance partner please visit World Nomads*.

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While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we have partnered with Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. 

If you would like to receive the hotel list in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel, please request this by sending an email to info@expatexplore.com with your booking reference.

Expat Explore can provide travellers requiring visas with visa support documents on a request basis. Please note that you are required to pay for your tour in full in order to receive the documents. This is an embassy/consulate requirement by law. Once you have received confirmation that your booking has been paid in full, you can request your visa support documents by emailing info@expatexplore.com - please allow up to 10 working days to receive these documents.

All travellers are required to carry their own bags. Our walking tours can last up to 3 hours and certain places involve walking up and down stairs. We want you to enjoy your tour, so read through the itinerary thoroughly and make your own conclusions as to whether you feel that you are fit and healthy enough.

Our tours are not suitable for young children, so we set a minimum age limit of 10 years old. However, at the discretion of Expat Explore we may consider younger children on certain tours if they meet certain criteria and a request is received in writing via email for consideration. Expat Explore reserves the absolute right to accept or decline a booking at our discretion.

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Before the tour starts, you will receive an email from us requesting your dietary requirements. There is always a vegetarian option available. We try as much as we can to offer you the traditional local cuisine.

Your tour includes inbound and outbound airport transfers if your inbound flight arrives on the tour start date and your outbound flight departs on the tour finish date. Please email info@expatexplore.com confirming your booking reference and the following information:

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This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tours specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.