Treasures of the Nile - 10 days

Treasures of the Nile - 10 days

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Treasures of the Nile - 10 days

10 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt

Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan, Abu Simbel

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2005/TOTN

Specialist Group:

Family/Kids

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-

Special diets catered:

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

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury, River Cruise, Sailing

Interests:

Cultural, History

Activities:

Sightseeing

From: $2975 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 18-Jan-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 10-day journey through Egypt with the "Treasures of the Nile" tour. Begin in Cairo, where you'll marvel at the iconic Pyramids of Giza and explore the ancient wonders of Saqqara. Discover the treasures of King Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum before flying to Luxor. Here, you'll explore the Valley of the Kings and the magnificent Temple of Karnak. Set sail on a luxurious 5-star Nile River cruise, visiting the unique Temple of Kom Ombo and the romantic Philae Temple in Aswan. Enjoy a traditional felucca ride around Elephantine and Kitchener Islands, and immerse yourself in the vibrant souqs of Aswan. With expert guidance from an Egyptologist, this small group tour offers an unforgettable exploration of Egypt's ancient history and breathtaking landscapes.

Highlights

  • 5 star Nile River Cruise with four nights onboard a luxury cruise boat.

  • Marvel at the mighty Pyramids of Giza and explore the Necropolis of Saqqara.

  • Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings and see the Colossi of Memnon.

  • Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and see Luxor Temple illuminated at night.

  • Visit the High Dam in Aswan and take a boat trip to explore Philae Temple.

  • Sail on a traditional felucca to Elephantine Island and Kitchener Island.

  • Visit the unique Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel

Friday. Upon arrival into Cairo airport you are met and transferred to your 5 star hotel located in downtown Cairo. The rest of the day is free to relax or those arriving early can opt to pre book our optional Backstreets of Cairo tour which departs the hotel at 10am today. This evening a Welcome Meeting will be held at around 7pm.





If you would like to extend your stay and see more of Egypt, we also offer a pre or post tour [[Alexandria Day Trip.|122837]]

Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza

Location: Giza

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we visit Egypt's most loved and iconic sight: The Great Pyramids of Giza. We explore the Giza plateau, pyramids and massive Sphinx. We continue on to explore Saqqara - an ancient necropolis with many half-buried tombs and the famous Zhoser’s step pyramid. Then we return to our hotel where the rest of the day is free to relax by the pool and enjoy the hotel facilities.

Day 3: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sonesta St. George Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cairo - Luxor. This morning we join our guided tour of the incredible new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. This vast 490,000 sq.m complex showcases an astonishing collection of artefacts from nearly every period of ancient Egyptian history. Among the highlights are treasures of King Tutankhamun, with plans for his famous solid gold funerary mask to eventually be showcased here, alongside many items being exhibited for the first time.





Later, we make our way to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which remains home to a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Here, we’ll see the well-preserved mummies of Yuya and Thuyu, high-ranking nobles and the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. Some mummies are so well preserved they still have thick locks of hair and visible fingernails.





Later we transfer to the airport for our flight to Luxor. Please note that your tour guide will not accompany you onboard your flight.

Day 4: Luxor

Location: Luxor

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sonesta St. George Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The massive pair of statues known as the Colossi of Memnon are the first monuments we see during our morning visit to the West Bank - home to the legendary Valley of the Kings. We also see the colonnaded Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Return to Luxor for check-in on board our Nile 5 star cruiser. Lunch is at leisure and we have time to relax until our early evening visit to the Temple of Luxor. Luxor Temple looks stunning at dusk and is beautifully illuminated at night.



Note: Dependent upon Nile Cruiser scheduling, we may take an excursion to Karnak Temple this afternoon. Should this occur, day 5 is spent at leisure.

Day 5: Nile Cruising

Location: Luxor

Accommodation: M/S Royal Lotus, Nile Cruising

Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Luxor - Nile Cruising. This morning we tour the ancient city of Thebes (the East Bank) and gaze at the magnificent Temple of Karnak. More than a temple, Karnak is a gigantic and stunning complex of sanctuaries and pylons dedicated to the Theban gods. Anchors away this afternoon as we set sail downstream.

Day 6: Nile Cruising

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: M/S Royal Lotus, Nile Cruising

Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nile Cruising. Relax as we sail the Nile. Later today, we visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. A unique riverside temple, it is unusual in that everything architecturally is doubled and perfectly symmetrical along the main axis of the temple including twin halls, courts, colonnades, sanctuaries and entrances. Arrive in Aswan: a prosperous town at the crossroads of the ancient caravan routes late evening.

Day 7: Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Movenpick Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nile cruiser - Aswan. Today, we enjoy a short boat trip to Agilika Island for a look at the Philae Temple dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple dates from 4th century BC but the Ptolomies and the Romans up to 3rd century AD built most of the existing structures. In danger of being completely submerged by the rising water of Lake Nasser, in 1972 UNESCO stepped in and an 8-year rescue effort was undertaken to relocate the entire temple 20m higher on nearby Agilika Island.



After lunch, we visit the High Dam and take a felucca sailing trip to Elephantine and Kitchener Island followed by a visit to a perfume oil emporium. As the sun sets, we enjoy 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 8: Optional Excursion To Abu Simbel

Location: Abu Simbel

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Movenpick Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Consider our optional early morning excursion to see the magnificent Temples of King Ramses II at Abu Simbel. In a multimillion dollar operation lead by UNESCO in 1972, the famous temples were re-located to a higher position on the shoreline of Lake Nasser which had threatened to erode the foundations of this monolithic temple complex. Please see our Abu Simbel by Road Add-on for more info. Alternatively you can spend the morning at leisure.





This afternoon offers free time. Consider a visit to the Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie wrote the novel Death on the Nile. High Tea is also offered on the terrace which affords panoramic views of the Nile set to a backdrop of rolling sand dunes. Or opt for a visit to the well-curated Nubian Museum.

Day 9: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sheraton Cairo Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Aswan - Cairo. Today we fly back to Cairo. Upon arrival transfer to the hotel, check in and rendezvous with your guide. The rest of the day is free for you to enjoy the hotel facilities or or you can join our optional excursion visiting Old Cairo, Coptic Cairo and the Citadel of Saladin (book locally).

Day 10: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Meals Included: Breakfast

Sunday. Tour ends after breakfast. Included onward transfer to airport.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    5 Star

  • Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners

    Enjoy daily breakfast along with 4 lunches and 4 dinners during your tour.

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

    Stay in 5-star hotels for 5 nights and enjoy 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins.

  • 2 economy class flights - Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo

    Includes two economy class flights from Cairo to Luxor and from Aswan to Cairo.

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

    Airport transfers are provided upon arrival on day 1 and departure on day 10.

  • Touring and sightseeing in Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor and Aswan

    Experience guided tours and sightseeing in Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, and Aswan.

  • Felucca sailing around the islands of Aswan

    Enjoy a traditional felucca sailing experience around the islands of Aswan.

  • Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

    The tour is escorted by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology for groups of 4 or more.

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

    All transfers and transportation are provided in private modern air-conditioned vehicles.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

    International flights and visa are not included in the tour package.

  • Tip for your tour guide

    Tips for your tour guide are not included; it is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveller.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees ranging from USD$100-120 per person, paid in local currency, are not included.

Age Policy

15+ if accompanied by an adult. 15+ for all tours that include a Nile Cruiser. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the Min age is 18 yrs, except 'with teens' tours as life jackets are worn'.

Accommodation

Experience luxury and comfort with stays at the Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel, Sheraton Cairo Hotel, Hyatt Regency Cairo West, InterContinental Semiramis, Sonesta St. George Hotel, Steigenberger Nile Palace, and Movenpick Hotel in Aswan. Enjoy a 5-star Nile cruise aboard the M/S Royal Lotus, M/S Royal Lily, M/S Hamees, M/S Nile Premium, or MS Moon Dance, offering elegant accommodations, panoramic views, and a range of leisure activities.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with private modern air-conditioned vehicles for all relevant transfers and transportation. Enjoy two economy class flights from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo. Experience the beauty of the Nile with a 5-star cruise, and take a traditional felucca sailing trip around the islands of Aswan.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes stays in 5-star hotels and a 5-star Nile Cruiser. Hotels such as the Steigenberger Cairo Pyramids Hotel, Sonesta St. George Hotel, and Movenpick Hotel in Aswan are part of the accommodation, offering luxurious amenities and stunning views.

  • Is there a tour guide provided during the trip?

    Yes, the tour is escorted by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology for groups of 4 or more. However, the guide will not accompany you on internal flights.

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    The tour includes breakfast daily, 4 lunches, and 4 dinners. Meals are provided at the hotels and on the Nile Cruiser.

  • What are some of the key activities included in the tour?

    The tour includes visiting the Pyramids of Giza, exploring the Grand Egyptian Museum, touring the Valley of the Kings, and sailing on a felucca around the islands of Aswan. It also includes a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo and a boat trip to Agilika Island to explore the Philae Temple.

  • Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?

    Yes, there is an optional excursion to see the Temples of King Ramses II at Abu Simbel. Additionally, there are options to visit the Old Cataract Hotel for High Tea or the Nubian Museum in Aswan.

  • What is the age policy for this tour?

    The minimum age for the tour is 15 years if accompanied by an adult. For tours that include a Nile Cruiser, the minimum age is also 15 years. If the tour includes an overnight felucca, the minimum age is 18 years, except for 'with teens' tours where life jackets are worn.

  • 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

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Recently returned from Greece, a 5 day tour with OTG. Unfortunately, I had a negative experience on day 2 where I needed local support to get me out of a tricky situation. Thank you to Alexandra Z from Hetco Tours in Athens for helping me continue on with the trip, to the Hotel Zafolia staffing team and to Danielle and team here in the UK for supporting me with the aftermath. Your kindness will not be forgotten and I will pay it forward. I've now booked 3 trips with yourselves and will continue to go back. Thank you all. Honestly, I am SO grateful. Blessings to you all. Nicola

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I have just returned from my tour with On The Go and it was an amazing trip! From arriving at the airport and meeting the OTG representative, everything was well organised and hassle free.  Our tour guide was Amir. He is awesome!! From the beginning he was so friendly and enthusiastic about showing us around Egypt, giving us loads of information at each place and time to explore ourselves. Learnt so much from him about this fascinating place, and he was always happy to answer more questions.   The trip itself was amazing. There's lots of travelling on this trip, but it's really not too bad, and the sights you see when you get to where you are going are worth it. I'm not a big fan of boats, but the Felluca ride across the Nile was pretty fun too.  On the first day I also did the optional tour of Cairo with Ahmed Helal - another excellent guide from OTG. It's worth doing this add on as you don't spend much time in Cairo, and you go to three very different places.  I'm so glad that I decided to do this trip. It was just ace.  If you're thinking about it too, you should probably just book it. And hopefully you get Amir as your guide.

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I would give this tour group no stars if possible. The tour was not guaranteed but they did not inform me when I booked and they did not have enough people. Way after I booked they said I needed a doctors letter because I was over 70. Also way after booking I was informed I needed travel insurance. They knew my age when I booked. They would not refund my tour even though it was 4 months away.

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This company doesn’t deserve even 1 star. I would not recommend this company. There are hidden fees which means the cost of the holiday ends up being very expensive. We recently came back from our trip to China where it is not customary to tip in restaurants & hotel staff. Yet we had to make a payment upfront in cash to to the guide for more than £100. The hotel service was appalling. Just think £100 from each person. The trip was suppose to be a Tour yet we had to pay for all entrance fees. We complained about the poor condition of the hotels but no one responded to our emails to date. The after sales service is non existent. Do not use this company. Far far too expensive for what you get. Not competitive at all. They messed up our booking; repeatedly asked for the same information. We spent so much time correcting their errors. Very difficult to get hold of anyone because they all work in S Africa or New Zealand. Absolute nightmare

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