King Tutankhamun with Cruise - 10 days

King Tutankhamun with Cruise - 10 days

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King Tutankhamun with Cruise - 10 days

10 Days Starting and ending in Cairo

Visiting: Cairo, Pyramids of Giza, Saqqarah, Aswan, Kom Umbu, Abu Simbel, Luxor

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2164/KTNC

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Age range:

16 + if accompanied by an adult. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the minimum age to travel by felucca is 18 yrs. We accept aged 16+ on the Nile Cruisers.

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

Interests:

Cultural, Photography

From: $1835

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Kick off in Cairo and visit the phenomenal Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum, then head south to Aswan and the temple of Philae before cruising the Nile to Kom Ombo and Luxor. Discover Karnak and the Valley of the Kings before heading back to the capital on this 10 day tour which takes in the very best of ancient Egypt.

Highlights

  • Cairo - Gaze in awe at the ancient 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 take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night

  • Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs

  • Nile cruising - Cruise the River Nile from Aswan to Luxor on board a 5 star river cruiser

  • Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Friday. Welcome to Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo airport you'll be met and transferred to our start hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or those arriving early can opt to join a Backstreets Tour of Cairo or our Alexandria Day Trip. At 7pm this evening meet your guide and the rest of the group at the Welcome Meeting.

Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza

Location: Pyramids of Giza, Saqqarah

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we visit to the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! Gaze in awe at Cheops (Khufu) - the largest of the three great pyramids. Constructed from over 2.5 million limestone blocks it is thought to have taken more than 20 years to construct. A stop will be made at a government supervised papyrus emporium, then we will continue to the necropolis of Saqqara, where we can explore the myriad tombs and temples at this site and see Zhoser’s step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh’s chief architect in 2700 BC!

Day 3: Cairo

Location: Cairo, Aswan

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cairo - Aswan. Today we visit the new Grand Egyptian Museum, which houses a giant exhibition containing the treasures of King Tutankhamun. In this incredible 490,000 sq.m complex many of the exhibits are being displayed for the first time and artefacts have been brought together from across Egypt and the world. The museum also makes use of new technology including virtual reality.





After our guided tour of the Grand Egyptian Museum we head over to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to visit the fascinating Royal Mummies' Hall where the mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are on display. Then there's time to relax back at the hotel before we board the night train to Aswan this evening.





Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we'll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.

Day 4: Aswan

Location: Aswan

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we arrive into Aswan and enjoy a short boat trip to Agilika Island for Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. Our final stop today is a perfume oil emporium before check-in on board your Nile Cruiser which will be home for the next three nights. As the sun sets, free time to shop in the colourful souqs and markets or simply relax and watch an amazing sunset in Egypt's southern most town straddling the River Nile.

Day 5: Aswan

Location: Aswan, Kom Umbu, Aswan, Abu Simbel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Aswan - Nile cruise. Optional early morning drive to Abu Simbel, the famous the rock-cut temple of King Ramses II, the Great Builder. Our Nile Cruiser departs Aswan this afternoon and we cruise the River Nile to Kom Ombo where we disembark to visit the temple which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god - Sobek before returning to the cruiser.

Day 6: Nile Cruising

Location: Luxor

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nile Cruise - Luxor. Relax, enjoy a swim in the pool and chill out in the sun on deck this morning. Let your troubles melt away as we cruise the River Nile to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. Arriving into Luxor this afternoon the rest of the day is free to explore the city before we spend our final night aboard the cruiser.

Day 7: Luxor

Location: Luxor

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we disembark and check into our 5 star Luxor hotel. The day is free to enjoy the hotel facilities, relax and explore. Tonight, we have the opportunity to visit Luxor Temple with dinner afterwards. Built by Amenophis III, Luxor Temple looks stunning at night when it's illuminated by hundreds of lights. Book/pay locally at approx USD$25 including entrance fees and buffet dinner. Remainder of the evening is at leisure.

Day 8: Luxor

Location: Cairo, Luxor

Meals Included: Breakfast

Luxor - Cairo. This morning we will be touring the West Bank of the Nile, an early start allows us to avoid some of the fierce midday heat as we venture to the tomb strewn Valley of the Kings. Highlights of the visit include the Colossi of Memnon, a massive pair of statues that stand silent against a historic backdrop, the Valleys of the Kings and the awesome colonnaded Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.





The Valley of the Kings is studded with often highly decorated tombs, constructed to once house the regal sarcophagi enclosed mummies of the mighty pharaohs awaiting passage into the after-life. This afternoon after lunch and time to relax we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak, with its stone-columned Hypostle Hall. Tonight, we return by overnight sleeper train to Cairo.

Day 9: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

We arrive into Cairo this morning and transfer to our hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to simply relax, independently explore or opt to visit the famous Khan el Khalili bazaar to buy some souvenirs.

Day 10: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sunday. Hotel check out and included onward departure transfer to airport.

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    4 - 5 star

  • Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners

  • 4 nights 4-5 star hotels, 3 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)

  • 2 overnight trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)

  • Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 10

  • Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor

  • Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

  • All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

  • All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

  • Tip for Nile Cruise staff. Tip for your tour guide - we recommend you allow USD$5-7 per day, per traveller for your guide, though ultimately tipping is an entirely personal gesture

  • Entrance Fees: USD$100-120pp, paid in local currency

  • 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

Age Policy

16 + if accompanied by an adult. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the minimum age to travel by felucca is 18 yrs. We accept aged 16+ on the Nile Cruisers.

Check out our Q&As

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Naskassia Mincy  

King Tutankhamun with Cruise - 10 days

26-Aug-2019

I had the most amazing time in Egypt! Our tour guide Ahmed really worked above and beyond any requirement!! On the return-trip to the boat, he could have just sat down and rested but instead he took pictures with us and participated with the festivities the cruise provided, he occupied the entire return trip with an interesting information and in some instances information that was new to me and others. Also, he will provided detail information about Egypt's history while standing in the heat that even reached over 100 degrees, now that is hard work! Aside from his excellent and informative guiding, my friends and I so enjoyed his company, how he made us feel at home and learning new words in Arabic. Not only did we experience something amazing but the best part of the trip is that we gained a new friend. I HIGHLY recommend him for everyone. So when you book a tour for Egypt....ask for Ahmed Ezz!

Bashir Gul  

King Tutankhamun with Cruise - 10 days

17-Dec-2019

A truly wonderful, well managed and constructed tour that encompasses all aspects of Egypt. From being picked up at the airport and driven to your hotel in Cairo you are given the sense of security, peace of mind and that you are their priority. Sherif Fawzy our guide showed remarkable knowledge on virtually all areas of the tour. He has a calm and reassuring manner which sets you at ease and allows you to relax and enjoy the tour at your leisure. His nature allows you to bond with him easily and so by the end of the tour he is almost like family, a brother. Sherif took time to find the best places for the tour party to get the best shot of attractions whilst explaining the history of each spot we stopped at. It was like reliving history. His knowledge was fantastic and added to the mystery of ancient Egypt. Sherif ensured our safety at all times but did not stop us from experiencing a little of everyday Egyptian life whilst we walked the streets or navigated vendor stalls. A highly skilled and educated guide that helped bring Egypt alive for me.

Grace Wall  

King Tutankhamun with Cruise - 10 days

14-Nov-2019

Thank you "On The Go" Fantastic service from arrival to the departure! As soon as you arrive in Cairo Airport, you will be greeted by their representatives to assist your immigration process, luggage collection including the security process and the transport to your hotel – Very impressive. I was greeted by professional tour guides, drivers and ground operators who were able to help give directions and take us smoothly throughout our Egypt experience. From my personal experience, you will be treated like family during your tour. It was fantastic, one of the most amazing trips I have ever experienced. All I can say – “Everyone should visit and experience what the 'real' Egypt has to offer”. This tour offers all you need to see 'real' Egypt. It includes all transportation through Egypt - from camel rides, bus rides, the night train from Cairo to Aswan, Felucca, sailing on the Nile Cruise from Aswan to Luxor and water boat rides on the Nile river or a flight from Luxor to Cairo. Also, I loved the optional tours to the Philae temple and Abu Simbal temple. I am so glad that I did not miss these. It was just fascinating! I am so fortunate to have experienced such an amazing place! Favourite bits: The felucca sailing experience on the Nile - watching the sunrise & sunset and sleeping under the stars just like the ancient Nubian sailed on the Nile river thousands of years before me. Sleeping on the Night Train was comfy and waking up to see the rising sun was awesome even though I was super tired. Experiencing my first real mirage was cool too. Momo was such a good tour guide and a professional archaeologist which meant we were able to lap up all the information he gave us. He was a very caring and patient person – So privileged to be part of Momo’s family. Many thanks On The Go for this amazing experience!!

Susan Birtwell  

King Tutankhamun with Cruise - 10 days

16-May-2019

The tour was very enjoyable. I was agreeably surprised by the hotel accommodation which was universally excellent. The airport transfers were amazing, the best I have experienced. The food on the Nile cruise could be improved. All the On the Go staff were excellent -always pleasant and courteous and making sure they did a good job. Our tour guide Momo was brilliant. His passion for his country and for the treasures of Egypt was always present, he was funny but immensely knowledgeable and always energetic. I enjoyed the craft centres that we visited. I am not a "tour person" but the group and the On the Go staff made it work and gave me a positive experience.

Elizabeth Chetty  

King Tutankhamun with Cruise - 10 days

01-May-2022

Right from the beginning to the end the tour was executed wonderfully!!! The OTG team was well organized and made our arrival and departure at the airport very easy. The actual tour was an absolute blast. Medo our tour guide went above and beyond his call of duty to see to all our needs. Medo ensured that we got to tick all our bucket list items. He does his job with so much passion and loves sharing his love of country with all his guests.

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