Travel Type
Tour
Duration
9 Days/8 Nights
Country
Egypt
Egypt must be on everyone’s bucket list. Discover the remarkable history, incredible sights, friendly people and ancient marvels dating back thousands of years. The feeling your get when you first see the Pyramids will stay with you forever!
PASSENGER MUST ARRIVE IN CAIRO ON A SATURDAY
Inclusions
4-night accommodation in double occupancy in chosen category
4-night Nile cruise in double occupancy in chosen category
Domestic flights Cairo-Luxor, Aswan-Cairo
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)
18 meals: 8 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners
Exclusions
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 & 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 NILE CRUISE, CAIRO-LUXOR
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, transfer to the pier and board your cruise.
11:00 Embarkation before lunch
13:00 Lunch on board
14:30 Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
17:30 Afternoon Tea
19:30 Belly Dance Show
20:00 Dinner on board
21:30 Enjoy music in the lounge
11:00 Embarkation before lunch
13:00 Lunch on board
14:30 Visit Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple
17:30 Afternoon Tea
19:30 Belly Dance Show
20:00 Dinner on board
21:30 Enjoy music in the lounge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
4
DAY 4 NILE CRUISE
06:00 Wake-up call
06:00 Breakfast on board
07:00 Visit West Bank (Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut)
12:30 Sail to Esna
13:00 Lunch on board
17:30 Afternoon Tea
19:30 Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party
20:00 Dinner on board
21:30 Enjoy music in the lounge
06:00 Breakfast on board
07:00 Visit West Bank (Valley of the Kings & Queens, Hatshepsut)
12:30 Sail to Esna
13:00 Lunch on board
17:30 Afternoon Tea
19:30 Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party
20:00 Dinner on board
21:30 Enjoy music in the lounge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5
DAY 5 NILE CRUISE
03:30 Sail to Edfu
07:00 Wake-up call
07:30 Breakfast on board
08:30 Visit Edfu Temple
10:30 Sail to Kom Ombo
13:00 Lunch on board
17:00 Afternoon Tea
17:30 Visit Kom Ombo Temple
20:00 Dinner on Board
21:30 Galabeya Party
07:00 Wake-up call
07:30 Breakfast on board
08:30 Visit Edfu Temple
10:30 Sail to Kom Ombo
13:00 Lunch on board
17:00 Afternoon Tea
17:30 Visit Kom Ombo Temple
20:00 Dinner on Board
21:30 Galabeya Party
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6
DAY 6 NILE CRUISE
03:30 Sail to Aswan
07:00 Wake-up call
07:30 Breakfast on board
08:30 Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae
13:00 Lunch on board
15:30 Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s Island & Agha Khan
17:30 Afternoon Tea
19:30 Nubian Folkloric Show
20:00 Dinner on Board
21:30 Enjoy music in the lounge
07:00 Wake-up call
07:30 Breakfast on board
08:30 Visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries and the Temple of Philae
13:00 Lunch on board
15:30 Sail on the Nile by Felucca around Kitchener’s Island & Agha Khan
17:30 Afternoon Tea
19:30 Nubian Folkloric Show
20:00 Dinner on Board
21:30 Enjoy music in the lounge
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7
DAY 7 ASWAN-CAIRO
Disembark and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
8
DAY 8 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
9
DAY 9 CAIRO
Transfer to the airport for your flights home.
Meals : Breakfast
Egypt hotels / Cruise options (or similar)
Cairo
Ramses Hilton 4* – Renovated Nile view rooms
Marriott Mena House 5* – Garden view rooms
Four Seasons Nile Plaza – Citadel and pool view rooms
Nile Cruise
Sonesta Nile Goddess 4*
Sonesta Moon Goddess 5*
Sonesta St. George 5*+
PASSENGER MUST ARRIVE IN CAIRO ON A SATURDAY
| Prices per person, in CA$, starting from, Double Occupancy | Land Portion | Single rates | ||||
| Departures 2024 and 2025 | 4* standard | 5* standard | 5*+ | 4* standard | 5* standard | 5*+ |
| September 20, 2024 – April 9 2025 | 3475 | 5050 | 6300 | 5019 | 8085 | 9685 |
| May 1 – 20 September, 2025 | 3235 | 4020 | 5440 | 4540 | 6190 | 8269 |
| Peak season supplement between December 10, 2024 – January 7, 2025 April 10- 30, 2025 | On request | |||||
| Solo traveler 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, 2023 TO SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a SATURDAY
***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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Road of the Pharaohs – detailed itinerary
Road of the Pharaohs – detailed itinerary
