Egypt & The Nile | Summer

What's Included

• Dining Summary

  The tour includes 7 breakfasts, 5 dinners, and 3 lunches.

• Cairo Experience

  Visit a Cairo landmark and explore over 120,000 ancient Egyptian antiquities.

• Giza Experience

  Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.

• Aswan Experience

  Enjoy a traditional felucca sailing boat ride on the famous river.

• Luxor Experience

  Walk along the famous stretch of road followed by pharaohs and explore the tomb of Tutankhamun from the outside.

• Hurghada Experience

  Check out towering Pharaoh statues that have stood since 1350 BC.

• Luxor Temple Visit

  Stroll through the mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut.

• Nile Cruise

  Enjoy a luxury cruise on the River Nile for 3 nights.

• Overnight Train

  Experience an overnight train journey from Cairo to Aswan.

What's Not Included

• Optional Inside Tomb Exploration

  Exploring the inside of the tomb of Tutankhamun is optional and not included.
  
  

• Temple of Karnak Visit

  Visiting the Temple of Karnak is optional and not included.
  
  

• Red Sea Cruise

  A cruise of the Red Sea is optional and not included.
  
  

Dining Summary

• 7 Breakfast (B)
• 5 Dinner (D)
• 3 Lunch (L)

Included Experience

• Cairo: Check out this Cairo landmark and soak up the history. It’s home to more than 120,000 ancient Egyptian antiquities.
• Giza: This needs no introduction! Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. #bucketlist
• Aswan: Sit back and chill as you drift down the famous river on a traditional felucca sailing boat
• Luxor: Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you walk along this famous stretch of road.
• Luxor: Grab your camera and explore one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites. See the tomb of Tutankhamun from the outside (with the option to add on exploring it from the inside!) and many other Egyptian pharaohs.
• Hurghada: Check out these towering Pharaoh statues. They’ve stood guard since 1350 BC, even surviving natural disasters. And apparently one even ‘sings’ in the wind.
• Luxor: Stroll through the mighty mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut. Don't forget to bring your camera! You'll definitely want to capture the perfectly symmetrical poles of the Porticos. This is also the spot where the Beautiful Festival of the Valley (celebrated to meet your ancestors) used to take place back in the middle ages.

Mode of Transport

Travel through Egypt with a mix of local experiences, including an overnight train from Cairo to Aswan and a luxurious 3-night cruise on the River Nile.

Accommodation

Experience a blend of comfort and luxury with stays at the Pyramids Resort By Jaz, an overnight train, a Nile Cruise, and the Bel Air Azur Resort, culminating at the Novotel Cairo Airport.

FAQs

• Cairo: Is there an airport transfer on this trip? Complimentary transfers from Cairo International Airport (CAI) are available on arrival and departure days of the itinerary or in conjunction with a pre-trip or post-trip accommodation booked through Contiki.
• Cairo: What is the overnight train like? Accommodation aboard the overnight train is two-berth cabins, which are comfortable and air-conditioned. All bedding is provided on board by the porter and western-style toilets are located in each carriage. Keep in mind general train cleanliness may not be to the same standards you are accustomed to. An included set dinner and breakfast are served inside your cabin. You may want to purchase something extra beforehand to supplement your meal, particularly if you're a vegetarian. It is recommended to bring a jumper/sweatshirt as the train is always cold due to the AC.
• Cairo: What is the Nile Cruise like? Our Nile cruise boat is modern with many of the amenities of our comfortable hotels. Cabins are twin/double with central air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and large windows offering great views of the Nile. Facilities on board include a large restaurant, lounge with bar, sun deck with small pool, a billiards table, and WIFI (not available at all times due to poor reception at times). Often our cruise boats are referred to as "floating hotels" as the actual sailing distance covered is not great and Egyptian law requires that all boats dock overnight.
• Cairo: What is the weather like? Please note that as a desert region, the Middle East can have extreme weather. Temperatures are generally hot with little rain. This can become extreme during the summer months of June to August. In the months of December to March it can be very cold, particularly next to the river or the ocean and out in the desert where night temperatures can drop dramatically.
• Cairo: What clothing should I pack for Egypt? While visiting mosques and other religious monuments you should dress modestly, cover your shoulders and you shouldn't wear short shorts or skirts. Outside of capital cities and the more touristic centres, local dress is often more conservative and as a matter of respect we ask that both men and women are aware of this and recommend loose-fitting clothes with your shoulders covered. Ask your Trip Manager for more specific advice.
• Cairo: Can I drink the tap water in Egypt? We recommend you don't drink the tap water, even in hotels, as it contains much higher levels of different minerals than the water you may have at home.