Treasures of Egypt - 2025

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Follow the allure of the Nile, uncover complex legends, and retrace the steps of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt.
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Experience freshly prepared traditional local cuisine each night on your Nile cruise.
    • Get a first-hand introduction into how Egyptian cuisine is prepared during a cooking demonstration.
    • Enjoy an afternoon tea aboard your ship, while gazing upon the Nile’s banks.
    • Embark on a 7-night cruise and discover the secrets of the Nile, the world’s longest river.
    • Dress up and join the fun at a traditional galabeya party.
    • Journey by motorboat to Philae Temple, rescued stone by stone during the construction of the High Dam.
    • Visit the Pyramids of Giza, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
    • Explore the 4,000-year-old religious complex of the Karnak Temple.
    • Discover the Valley of the Kings, including a viewing of the tombs of the Kings Tutankhamun and Ramses VI.

What's this trip about?

    Follow the allure of the Nile, uncover complex legends, and retrace the steps of the pharaohs in ancient Egypt.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range36 years and up
Flights and transport
Start CityCairo
End CityCairo

Travel Themes

  • Cultural

Destinations

Attractions

  • Aswan
  • Cairo
  • Kom Ombo
  • Luxor Temple

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic Sightseeing
  • History

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1 Overnight Flight

Step back in time and explore thousands of years of history, legend, and lore as you walk amongst Egypt’s timeless wonders.

Day 2 Cairo, Egypt

Today, arrive in Cairo, a modern megalopolis with an intriguing past.

Day 3 Cairo - Pyramids of Giza

This morning, get a glimpse into ancient Egypt’s Pharaohs, power struggles, and dynasties during a visit to the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities.* Be prepared for a dose of Cairo’s legendary traffic as you head to Giza. Fulfill a lifelong dream as you encounter the Pyra...

Day 4 Cairo - Fly to Luxor - Board Cruise Ship

Depart your hotel before dawn** for your flight to Luxor. Pause for a visit to the expansive Karnak Temple. Wander through this 4,000-year-old complex of pylons and obelisks, often of near-mythic proportions. Then, board your cruise ship for your 7-night voyage on the...

Day 5 Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Afternoon Sailing

Venture thousands of years into the past. As the sun rises, cross the Nile for a day in ancient Thebes. Explore the Valley of the Kings,*** including the world-renowned tombs of Tutankhamun and Ramses VI. Visit the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut as well as the Colossi of ...

Day 6 Morning Sailing - Kom Ombo - Afternoon Sailing

Linger over a relaxed breakfast and a lazy morning on board. Take in glimpses of the small farms that dot the Nile’s banks, appreciating the simple, modest livings of local farmers. In a place where daily life has changed little over the centuries, stay on the lookout...

Day 7 Aswan

Consider a full-day optional tour to Abu Simbel**** to visit the extraordinary temples of Ramses II, saved from the rising waters of Lake Nasser during the construction of the High Dam. If you decide to sleep in, enjoy a day at leisure to explore Aswan. Perhaps you’ll visit the fascinating artifacts at the Nubian Archeological Museum or stroll along the Corniche, Aswan’s waterfront promenade.

Day 8 Aswan

This morning, hop on a motorboat for a ride to the sanctuary island dedicated to the goddess Isis. Philae Temple is among the architectural wonders rescued from the rising waters of the Nile during the building of the High Dam. Then, gain a different perspective on th...

Day 9 Aswan - Afternoon Sailing

This morning, board a felucca (wooden sailboat) for a scenic sailing. As your time in Aswan draws to a close, take in the views of the tall sand dunes on the western shore of the Nile. Your ship sets sail once again after lunch for a relaxing afternoon heading downstream towards Edfu.

Day 10 Edfu - Luxor

Beat the heat with an early morning visit to the well-preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu. Peruse the endless carvings of scenes depicting the power and grandeur of the pharaohs. Return to the ship for your last stretch of sailing, docking in Luxor mid-afternoon. Upon a...

Day 11 Luxor - Fly to Cairo

Early this morning,***** return to Cairo. Head towards the old town to enjoy some free time to shop in the world-famous bazaar of Khan el-Khalili. Peruse colorful trinkets, hand-painted crafts, polished pendants, and more. Check into your hotel in the late afternoon, where this evening, you’ll join your fellow travelers for a farewell dinner.

Day 12 Cairo - Tour Ends

Your adventure in Egypt ends today. Return home with a new understanding of this mystical land.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,999
Price per day$250
Last Updated: 2/22/2025
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19 Sep 2025
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$3,099
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26 Sep 2025
08 Oct 2025
$2,999
$3,649
03 Oct 2025
15 Oct 2025
$3,299
$3,999
10 Oct 2025
22 Oct 2025
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$3,999
17 Oct 2025
29 Oct 2025
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24 Oct 2025
05 Nov 2025
$3,299
$3,999
31 Oct 2025
12 Nov 2025
$3,299
$3,999
03 Nov 2025
15 Nov 2025
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$3,999
07 Nov 2025
19 Nov 2025
$3,299
$3,999
10 Nov 2025
22 Nov 2025
$3,299
$3,999

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What's excluded

    • The land price does not include air travel, airline fees, airport or departure taxes, transfers, visas, customary end-of-trip gratuities for your Tour Manager, driver, local guides, hotel housekeepers, cruise ship waitstaff, and any incidental charges.

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Meals Included
26
Age Requirements
36 years and up
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