Jewel of the Nile  - 10 days
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Jewel of the Nile

Duration10 days
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PREMIUM TOUR: Embark on a five star Egyptian adventure. Stay in one of Cairo's smartest hotels, cruise the River Nile in style aboard a 5 star Nile cruiser and see Egypt’s best sites, guided by a professional Egyptologist guide for your entire stay.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

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Tour overview

Duration10 days
StartsCairo
EndsCairo
RangeSignature
Tour GuideYes, escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 24
Minimum age18 yrs
DepartsFridays
Hotel Rating5 Star
CountriesEgypt
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferYes
Meals includedBreakfast: 9, Lunch: 4, Dinner: 6
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Based on 2 passengers
Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
Your deal
Shown in ZAR
Per person from
R 46,885.00
Deposit from
R 10,000.00
From
R 93,770.00

Tour Highlights

5 star Nile River Cruise - Spend four nights onboard a luxury cruise boat
Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum
Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and see the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night
Aswan - Visit the High Dam, take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs
Elephantine Island and Kitchener island - Visit the islands on a traditional felucca (sailing boat)
Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Included

Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 6 dinners (2 aboard the sleeper train)
3 nights 5 star hotels, 4 nights aboard luxury 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
2 overnight trains from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin) including meals
Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 10
Touring and sightseeing in Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor and Aswan
Felucca sailing around the islands of Aswan
Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology (groups of 4 or more)
All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tip for your tour guide - we recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller for your guide, though ultimately tipping is an entirely personal gesture
Entrance Fees: USD$100-120pp, paid in local currency
Tipping Kitty: USD$70-90pp, paid in local currency
Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.