Travel Type
Guided Tours
Duration
12 Days/11 Nights
Country
Egypt
This program will make you admire the land of contrast that is Egypt: the splendor of its desert landscapes, the magnificence of its perfectly preserved ancient jewels, as well as the majesty of its Nile, the largest river in Africa. After your Cruise on it, enjoy a relax time at the coast of Red Sea. If you like diving and beautiful sea beds, Hurghada will charm you as well.
Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a TUESDAY.
Inclusions
– 8-night accommodation
– 3-night Nile cruise on full board basis, including all excursions with English-speaking guide (shared)
– 22 meals: 11 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 6 dinners
– All transfers in private vehicles with AC
– Domestic flights Cairo to Aswan / Hurghada to Cairo
– Private local English-speaking guide in Alexandria and Cairo
– Full day visit to the Grand Egyptian Museum, Pyramids and Sphinx in Cairo
– Full day visit to Roman Theater, Pompey’s Pillar, Catacomb, and National Museum and Library in Alexandria
– 6-hour Red Sea snorkeling excursion (day 8 or day 9)
– Entrances to visited sites in the itinerary
Exclusions
International flights and airport taxes – Egyptian visa – Gratuities to hotel and cruise personnel, guides and drivers – Meals and beverages other than mentioned – Optional excursions – Travel insurance – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Visa
Starting December 1st, 2024, Canadian passport holders will be able to obtain a visa online prior to or upon arrival in Egypt.
1
DAY 1 CAIRO (TUESDAY)
Arrival at Cairo international airport. Meet and assist by representative. Transfer to the hotel for check in and overnight in Cairo.
Accommodation : Cairo for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 CAIRO (WEDNESDAY)
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day tour to visit the Pyramids, Sphinx, and the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum GEM. The Pyramids and Sphinx were reckoned by the Greeks to be one of the seven wonders of the world. A single pyramid is built of 2,300,000 blocks, each weighing an average of two and one–half tons. In the face of such immensity, one cannot help but feel the wonder and awe that so many writers and artists have sought to convey over the centuries. The Cheops Pyramid is especially interesting since its interior burial chambers are open for inspection by the public. Not far from the pyramids is the Great Sphinx of Giza, which dates from the time of Chephren (2620BC). Hewn from natural yellowish limestone and standing 65 feet high and 187 feet long, this unforgettable statue combines the head of a Pharaoh with a lion’s body. The new Grand Egyptian Museum, the largest archaeological museum in the world, offers an unparalleled journey through Egypt’s ancient history, housing over 100,000 artifacts. With its state-of-the-art design and immersive exhibits, it’s a must-visit for those eager to experience the wonders of Egypt’s rich heritage in a modern, world-class setting. Back to hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
3
DAY 3 CAIRO - ASWAN (THURSDAY)
Transfer to Cairo domestic airport for your flight to Aswan. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Sail on the Nile by a motorboat to the Nubian Village on Soheil Island which is located on the West Bank of the River Nile in Aswan and near the Aswan Dam passing by the First Cataract of Aswan. This fantastic 3-hour tour to the Nubian village lets you meet and impact with a Nubian family and learn about their simple lifestyle, culture and traditions. Nubians are an ethnic group who live in the south of Egypt (Aswan) and the north of Sudan. The Nubian villages are located at the East or the West banks of the river Nile or as islands. Old villages used to be where Lake Nasser is now, and they were relocated in 1964 as a result of building the High Dam of Aswan. First, the boat will sail on the Nile which is very clear and smooth in Aswan, while you enjoy the view and the landscape of the natural reserve area, which consists of small islands (Saloga and Ghazal). Watching Sahara and sand dunes of the Western desert, the flowing water over the granite stone (the first cataract), flora and fauna of the area as well as birds especially migrant ones such as Herons, Egrets and King Fisher. While sailing, you will also have a chance to see very important sites as the Agha Khan Mausoleum and the ruins of the Elephantine Island. Stop to walk through the village and see its traditional colorful houses built from mud brick, then visit a family and have a Nubian drink (mint tea or hibiscus tea) and have an idea about Nubian history, culture and nature. You can have a tatoo (henna) which is very traditional in Nubian weddings. At home you will see the famous Nile crocodile which is very common in Lake Nasser. Then back by the boat watching more exciting villages on the way to the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Aswan for 1 night
4
DAY 4 NILE CRUISE - ASWAN (FRIDAY)
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by a felucca ride on the Nile before heading to the port. Board your cruise ship and enjoy lunch on board. In the afternoon, visit Philae Temple and the Unfinished Obelisk. End the tour with a brief stop at the Aswan High Dam, a remarkable feat of modern 20th-century engineering. Enjoy sweeping panoramic views of Lake Nasser on one side and the Nile on the other. Overnight in Aswan.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : On cruise for 3 nights
5
DAY 5 NILE CRUISE, ASWAN - KOM OMBO - EDFU (SATURDAY)
Today, sailing to Kom Ombo to visit the only temple in Egypt dedicated to two gods: Sobek, with a crocodile head, and Haroeris with a falcon head. Return to the ship and cruise to Edfu.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6
DAY 6 NILE CRUISE, EDFU - LUXOR (SUNDAY)
After breakfast, you will start your day by visiting the temple of Horus in Edfu, one of the best preserved Greco-Roman temples in Egypt. In the afternoon, visit the East Bank th with the temples of Luxor and Karnak. In Karnak, admire the most imposing sites of prayer ever known to man. Luxor is famous for its immense columns sculpted in the shape of papyrus buds. Back to your ship and overnight.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7
DAY 7 LUXOR (END OF THE CRUISE) - HURGHADA (MONDAY)
Disembarkation before you visit this time the West bank. You will see the Valley of the Kings, which includes the tombs of the Theban rulers, as Seti I and Tutankhamen. Next, they tour the mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut, the only woman Pharaoh to rule ancient Egypt. Then, you proceed to Valley of the Queens to visit the burials of some royal consorts and offspring. End the tour by a panoramic stop at the Colossi of Memnon. Late afternoon transfer to Hurghada City by road (3-hour drive). Check-in and overnight at Hurghada.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation : Hurghada for 3 nights
8 - 9
DAYS 8-9 HURGHADA (TUESDAY-WEDNESDAY)
Two days at leisure to enjoy the beach at one of the best places in the world! A 6-hour Red Sea snorkeling excursion is included during these two wonderful days.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Hurghada for 3 nights
Optional Excursions : SUPER SAFARI TOUR (Day 8) - with additional cost
In the afternoon, our representative will pick you up from your hotel in Hurghada to start your adventure day trip to Arabian Desert. After arriving at Sahara station, you will have a test drive on your quad bike and then drive about 45 minutes right into the desert of Hurghada. On the way to the Bedouin village by 4x4 car you will stop twice to see a mirage in the desert and to climb a sand dune. After arriving at the Bedouin village, you can relax and enjoy a welcome drink or take a tour in the village, try to ride a camel! At sunset you will enjoy a wonderful view from the mountain top. And then let’s enjoy open buffet dinner (oriental food and soft drinks). After dinner you can enjoy Sahara Park Show which starts with Tanura and Belly Dancer performance. It also includes folkloric songs and a snake show. After the show you will get a chance to explore the desert night sky, watch the stars. At the end of the tour we will take you back to your hotel in Hurghada.
10
DAY 10 HURGHADA - CAIRO - ALEXANDRIA (THURSDAY)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Arrival to Cairo airport, you will be meet and assist by our representatives before your drive for an overnight to Alexandria (nearly 3-hour drive).
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Alexandria for 1 night
11
DAY 11 ALEXANDRIA – CAIRO (FRIDAY)
After breakfast, transfer for full day tour. You will visit Pompay’s pillar, a column of red Aswan granite standing some 90 feet high, the Catacombs of Kom E-Shouqafa and the Alexandria New Library. Then we will drive you back to Cairo for an overnight at hotel in Cairo.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Cairo for 1 night
12
DAY 12 FINAL DEPARTURE (SATURDAY)
After a last breakfast at your hotel, check out and transfer to Cairo International airport for final departure.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Cairo: Ramses Hilton 4* (Nile View)
Aswan: Sonesta Nouba Hotel Aswan 4*
Cruise: Concerto Plus Cruise 5*
Hurghada: Gravity Hotel & Aqua Park Hurghada 4*
Alexandria: Steigenberger Cecil Alexandria 4* (Side Sea View)
| Rates in CA$, per person, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Portion |
| Departures every TUESDAY 2026-2027 | 4* Standard |
| November 1 – December 19, 2026 | 5989 |
| December 20, 2026 – January 7, 2027 | 7099 |
| January 8 – March 19, 2027 | 5989 |
| March 20 – 31, 2027 | 7099 |
| April 1 – 30, 2027 | 5989 |
| May 1 – September 20, 2027 | 6039 |
| Supplement | |
| Single occupancy and solo traveler | On request |
Product Code: HIS
Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a TUESDAY
*Rates valid with minimum 2 people. Solo traveler rate on request.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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Splendors of Egypt – Detailed itinerary
Splendors of Egypt – Detailed itinerary
