King Ramses with Cruise - 13 days
King Ramses with Cruise - 13 days
King Ramses with Cruise - 13 days
13 Days Starting and ending in Cairo
Visiting: Cairo, Pyramids of Giza, Saqqarah, Aswan, Kom Umbu, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Hurghada
Tour operator:
Tour code:
2133/KRNC
Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
16 + if accompanied by an adult. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the minimum age to travel by felucca is 18 yrs. We accept aged 16+ on the Nile Cruisers.
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Explore the ancient Pyramids of Giza, cruise the River Nile and discover the wonders of Aswan and Luxor before spending a few days by the beautiful Red Sea in Hurghada. This is Egypt at its best in 13 wonderful days.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival in Cairo you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or those arriving early can opt to join our optional Backstreets of Cairo tour which departs the hotel at 10am.
his evening a Welcome Meeting will be held at 7pm. For those who wish to extend their stay, we also offer a pre or post tour [[Alexandria Day Trip.|122837]]
Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza
Location: Pyramids of Giza, Saqqarah
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bright and early this morning set off on a guided tour to see iconic Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! Known as Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, the pyramids were already more than 2,000 years old. Next we explore the sand-strewn tombs and temples of the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, home to the Zhoser’s step pyramid. A visit to a government supervised Papyrus Museum will also be made at some point during today.
Day 3: Cairo
Location: Cairo, Aswan
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo - Aswan. We take a guided tour of the vast new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza this morning. In this incredible 490,000 sq.m complex we'll discover a mind-boggling array of relics and antiquities from almost every period of ancient Egyptian history. Arguably the most famous exhibit is the spectacular funerary mask of King Tutankhamun. Made of solid gold and weighing 11kg, the mask was found covering the head of mummy, where it lay inside a series of 3 sarcophagi.
Continuing our tour, we travel on to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization where the mummies of ancient Egyptian pharaohs are now on display in the Royal Mummies' Hall. Some of the mummies you will see are so well preserved, they still have thick locks of hair, visible finger nails! Then there's time to relax back at the hotel before we board the night train to Aswan this evening.
Please Note: the Grand Egyptian Museum is scheduled to open in late 2024, though an official opening date has yet to be released. If travelling prior to the opening of the new facility we'll visit the Egyptian Museum instead.
Day 4: Aswan
Location: Aswan
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we arrive into Aswan and enjoy a short boat trip to Agilika Island for Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. Back in Aswan we visit a perfume oil emporium. Then check-in on board your Nile Cruiser which will be home for the next three nights. Later, there is free time to perhaps enjoy some shopping in the colourful souks and markets or simply relax in this attractive town which straddles the River Nile.
Day 5: Abu Simbel
Location: Aswan, Kom Umbu
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Aswan – Nile cruise - Kom Ombo. Today there is an optional early morning excursion by road to Abu Simbel, the famous the rock-cut temple of King Ramses II. Our Nile cruiser departs Aswan this afternoon and we cruise the River Nile to Kom Ombo where we disembark to visit the temple which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god - Sobek before returning to the cruiser.
Day 6: Nile Cruising
Location: Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nile Cruise - Luxor. Relax, enjoy a swim in the pool and chill out in the sun on deck this morning. Let your troubles melt away as we cruise the River Nile to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. Arriving into Luxor this afternoon the rest of the day is free to explore the city before we spend our final night aboard the cruiser.
Day 7: Luxor
Location: Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we disembark and check into our 5 star Luxor hotel. The day is free to relax and explore. Tonight, an optional visit is available to the Temple of Luxor.
Day 8: Valley Of The Kings
Location: Valley of the Kings
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning we explore the West Bank of the Nile and the legendary Valley of the Kings. Marvel at Colossi of Memnon, the massive stone remains of the temple of Amenophis III, and explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and surrounding tombs.
After lunch we visit the Temple of Karnak, a spectacular religious complex built on a gigantic scale, where you get lost wandering around the stone papyrus columns. The rest of the evening is at leisure.
Day 9: Hurghada
Location: Hurghada, Luxor
Meals Included: Breakfast
Luxor - Hurghada. Departing Luxor we drive east to Hurghada part of the beautiful Red Sea Riviera for 3 days on the beach!
Day 10-11: Hurghada
Location: Hurghada
Meals Included: Breakfast
The next 2 days are free to explore Hurghada or simply relax. Today there's an optional day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkelling, which can be booked locally.
Hurghada is one of the Red Sea's most popular resorts and it is easy to see why. Hotels and expanded infrastructure provide holidaymakers with excellent aquatic facilities for sail boarding, yachting, deep-sea fishing, SCUBA diving and snorkeling. Hurghada’s central location provides a gateway to prime offshore reefs, which are some of the finest in the world. Hurghada also has plenty of restaurants and late night bars for evening entertainment. Just outside Hurghada is an ancient Roman quarry called Mons Porphyritis and Port Safarga – a famously windy place which is ideal for windsurfing.
Day 12: Cairo
Location: Cairo, Hurghada
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hurghada - Cairo. This morning we drive to Cairo. The remainder of today is free for you to relax or explore Egypt’s capital at leisure. You can opt to join us on a visit to Khan el Khalili bazaar, the ideal place for some last minute souvenir shopping.
Day 13: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo. After breakfast, hotel check-out and onward transfer to the airport.
Day 13: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo. After breakfast, hotel check-out and onward transfer to the airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
4 - 5 star
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Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
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8 nights 4-5 star hotels, 3 nights aboard 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
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1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)
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Hurghada by the Red Sea stay - Swim, snorkel and relax
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Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13
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Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada
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Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
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All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
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All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa
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Tip for Nile Cruise staff. Tip for your tour guide - we recommend you allow USD$5-7 per day, per traveller for your guide, though ultimately tipping is an entirely personal gesture
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Entrance Fees: USD$100-120pp, paid in local currency
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Tip for your tour guide - we recommend you allow USD$8 per day, per traveller for your guide, though ultimately tipping is an entirely personal gesture
Age Policy
16 + if accompanied by an adult. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the minimum age to travel by felucca is 18 yrs. We accept aged 16+ on the Nile Cruisers.
Check out our Q&As
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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.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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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+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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