Travel Type
Tour
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Country
Egypt
 

Our Egypt Express covers all the highlights of Egypt with a 4 night stay in Cairo visiting the Pyramids, Sphinx, Museum of Egyptian civilization and more. Combined with a 3 night Nile cruise, this is a perfect package for a week getaway or to join with Jordan or Israel, or both!

FOR DEPARTURE FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2025
Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY

Inclusions

4-night accommodation in double occupancy, 4* or 5* hotel
3-night Nile cruise in double occupancy, 4* or 5*
Domestic flights Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo
Private return airport transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
Sightseeing with air conditioned vehicles
English-speaking professional Egyptologist local guides on private basis except while on the Nile cruise when the sightseeing will be shared (small group tour)
15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 3 dinners

Exclusions

Not included – International airfare – Egyptian visa: Canadian citizens: you must obtain a visa from the Egyptian Embassy or consulate in Canada prior to your departure – Gratuities to hotel and cruise personnel, guides and drivers – Beverages – Optional tours.

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.
If you travel to Egypt before December 1st, 2024, you will be required to obtain a visa from an Egyptian embassy or consulate abroad.

1

DAY 1 CAIRO

Arrive in Cairo. After clearing customs and collecting your luggage, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Giza area overlooking the pyramids.

Accommodation : Cairo for 2 nights

2

DAY 2 CAIRO

Today is the day you’ve been waiting for! Visit the magnificent pyramids of Giza and admire the mysterious Sphinx. Spend some time taking photos of these legendary creations. After lunch, visit the site of Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt and Sakkara, with its step pyramid.

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

3

DAY 3 CAIRO - ASWAN – CRUISE

Transfer to the airport for your early flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, transfer to the pier and board your cruise. 11:00 Embarkation before lunch
13:00 Lunch on board
15:30 Felucca ride
19:30 Captain’s Welcome Cocktail
20:00 Dinner on board
21:30 Nubian Folkloric Show

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight in Aswan

4

DAY 4 CRUISE

07:30 Visit the high Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae
13:00 Lunch on board
13:30 Sail to KomOmbo
17:00 Afternoon Tea
17:30 Visit the Temple shared by two gods Sobek and Haeroris in KomOmbo
19:00 Sail to Edfu
20:00 Dinner on board
21:30 Galabeya Party

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight in Luxor

5

DAY 5 CRUISE

06:30 Visit Horus Temple in Edfu
08:15 Sail to Luxor
08:30 Breakfast on board
13:30 Lunch on board
20:00 Whirling Dervish & Belly Dance Show
20:30 Dinner on Board
22:00 Music in the lounge bar

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation : Overnight in Luxor.

6

DAY 6 CRUISE: LUXOR (END OF CRUISE) - CAIRO

07:00 Breakfast on board
08:00 Disembarkation
08:00 Visit West Bank (Valley of the kings & Queens, Hatshepsut)
14:30 Visit East Bank (Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple)
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Check-in and night at leisure

Meals : Breakfast

Accommodation : Cairo for 2 nights

7

DAY 7 CAIRO

Visit the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization: NMEC specially designed to display the mummies of the ancient Kings and Queens of Egypt. Visit the Citadel, built in 1183, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Enjoy exploring the famous Khan El Khalili bazaar for some treasures to bring back home!

Meals : Breakfast, Lunch

8

DAY 8 CAIRO

Transfer to the airport for your ongoing flights.

Meals : Breakfast

HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR

Cairo

Ramses Hilton 4* – Renovated Nile view rooms
Mariott Mena House 5* Gargen view rooms

Cruise on the Nile

Cruise Sonesta Nile Goddess 4* – Deluxe cabin
Cruise Sonesta Moon Goddess 5* – Deluxe cabin

FOR DEPARTURES FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2025

Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY

Prices per person, in CA$, starting from, Double Occupancy

Land Portion

Single rates
Land Portion

Departures 2024 and 20254*
standard		5*
standard		4*
standard		5*
standard
September 20, 2024 – April 9, 20253150462044755715
May 1 – 20 September, 20252999372041725685
Peak season supplement between December 10, 2024 – January 7, 2025
April 10-30, 2025		On request
Solo traveler’s supplement
(to add to single occupation rate)		+469
To replace either the visit of Sakkara or the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization by the visit of the newly opened Grand Egyptian Museum (soft opening)†+105

Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

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.

†Please note : With 80% of its halls opening for the soft opening, the complete treasures of King Tutankhamun as well as the Solar boat are not accessible YET. When the museum decides to open the 20% remaining halls (official opening), the entrance price will increase as of that day and we will have to charge the supplement to anyone whishing to enter the museum, being they booked before of after the announcement.

FOR DEPARTURE FROM SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2025

Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY

*Guaranteed with 2 people. Single supp. applies with min two people traveling.

**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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Egypt Express – detailed itinerary
Egypt Express – detailed itinerary