Elegance of the Nile - Cairo Deck
Elegance of the Nile - Cairo Deck
$6911
Tour Overview
Embark on the "Elegance of the Nile - Cairo Deck" tour and experience the wonders of Egypt in unparalleled luxury. Begin your journey in Cairo, staying at the opulent Mena House Hotel, before exploring the iconic Pyramids of Giza with an expert Egyptologist. Cruise the Nile aboard the deluxe River Tosca, where you can unwind with yoga on the sundeck or enjoy a cocktail demonstration. Discover the ancient marvels of Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Sail around Kitchener's Island on a traditional felucca, shop at the vibrant Aswan Market, and enjoy afternoon tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel. With exclusive after-hours visits to the Temple of Luxor and a mesmerizing sound and light show at Philae Temple, this tour offers a unique blend of cultural immersion and relaxation. Transfers, guided tours, and luxurious accommodations ensure a seamless and unforgettable Egyptian adventure. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo at Leisure
Location: Cairo, Giza
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Your private chauffeur awaits to take you to Cairo’s five-star Mena House Hotel. Conclude your day toasting to your Egypt luxury tour.
Day 2: Giza Sightseeing
Location: Giza, Pyramid of King Zoser, Colossal Statue of Ramses II, Alabaster Sphinx
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey into the ancient world with your Egyptologist. Step up close to the Pyramid of King Zoser, the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.
Day 3: Join your Cruise in Luxor
Location: Karnak, Luxor
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Delve into Egypt’s history in Karnak. Stroll the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Board the River Tosca for your luxury Nile cruise.
Day 4: The Temple of Hathor and Luxor Cruise
Location: Temple of Hathor, Luxor, Temple of Luxor
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the Temple of Hathor. Join a yoga class or meet the River Tosca's Captain. Visit the Temple of Luxor for an after-hours VIP tour.
Day 5: The West Bank and Valley of the Kings
Location: Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Venture to the Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. Watch a local family bake traditional sun bread which you’ll savor over Egyptian tea. Tonight, join a galabeya party.
Day 6: A Felucca Around Kitchener’s Island
Location: Kom Ombo, Kitchener's Island, Aswan, Old Cataract Hotel
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the double-temple of Kom Ombo. Enjoy a private sail around Kitchener's Island or shop Aswan Market. Meet the ladies behind the local women’s co-op on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Sit down for afternoon tea at the famous Old Cataract Hotel before tonight’s Nubian performance.
Day 7: Aswan and High Dam
Location: Aswan, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Marvel at the Aswan High Dam, ancient Granite Quarries and the Philae temple complex. Tonight, dine on Egyptian classics before a mesmerizing Sound and Light Show in Philae Temple.
Day 8: Relax upon the Nile Relaxed Start
Location: Aswan, Abu Simbel
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relish a relaxing morning on board or opt to view Abu Simbel’s fabulous temples. Learn about the powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist or how to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail.
Day 9: From Esna to Luxor Relaxed Start
Location: Esna, Luxor
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A local historian unveils Egypt’s treasures at Esna Temple before you set sail to Luxor. Enjoy your last evening aboard the River Tosca.
Day 10: Luxor to Cairo
Location: Cairo, Alabaster Mosque, Cairo, Citadel of Salah El-Din, Cairo, Khan El Khalili, Cairo, Grand Egyptian Museum, Cairo
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit the Alabaster Mosque and the Citadel of Salah El-Din, marvelling at their historic grandeur. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Khan El Khalili bazaar before viewing the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum*. *Subject to departure date and the museum’s full opening.
Day 11: Depart Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your luxury tour from Cairo and Nile river cruise end in style with a private transfer to Cairo Airport.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Stay at the luxurious Mena House Hotel in Giza and the deluxe all-suite River Tosca for a blend of old-world elegance and modern amenities.
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Guided Tours
Explore ancient sites with an Egyptologist, including the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Luxor.
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Transportation
Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold.
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Exclusive Experiences
Participate in unique activities such as a yoga class on the sundeck, a cocktail demonstration, and a private sail around Kitchener's Island.
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Cultural Experiences
Visit local markets, meet the women of a local co-operative in Aswan, and enjoy a Nubian performance.
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Dining Experiences
Enjoy afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel and a night of dancing and games on the river.
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WiFi
Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi and, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
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Personal Assistance
Enjoy seamless personal assistance with private chauffeur services in Cairo and a luxury Nile cruise aboard the River Tosca.
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Hotel Taxes and Tips
Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
What's Not Included
International Travel
International flights to and from Egypt are not included in the tour package.
Dining Summary
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 7 Lunch (L)
- 7 Dinner (D)
Additional Included Highlights
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
- Included at all hotels.
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
- Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Curated Experiences
- Luxor: Approach the Temple of Luxor along the Avenue of Sphinxes and see the ancient stones on your special after-hours visit. Look to the top of the remaining Pylon of Ramses II and step into the ancient monument.
Magnificent Stays
- Cairo: For the ultimate in luxury and refinement, set sail onboard the deluxe all-suite River Tosca. Experience old world elegance blended with modern amenities and comfort. The spacious suites are tastefully designed with marble bathrooms. Outside on the sun deck, the pool and shaded cabanas offer an oasis of calm to relax and enjoy the ever-changing scenery.
Passport Moments
- Giza: Join your Egyptologist to explore the impressive city of Giza, where you meet the enigmatic Sphinx and proceed deep inside one of the Pyramids. Admire the hieroglyphs etched on the walls and the covert chambers where great pharaohs met their gods.
- Saqqara Necropolis: Accompany your Egyptologist to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the first pyramid that the Egyptians built, more than 4,700 years ago. It was designed by the architect, Imhotep, to honor his much-respected King, whom it is named after.
- Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man. The most important place of worship in Egypt for nearly 800 years, Karnak is an extraordinary sight, presided over by the archaeologically magnificent Temple of Amun.
- Dendera: Visit the magnificent Temple of Hathor, one of the best preserved temples in all Egypt. Explore the complex to see rare images of Cleopatra VII and Caesarian and witness the Dendera Light, which some historians believe depicts an ancient electric lightbulb.
- West Bank: Pause to view the spectacular Colossi of Memnon. These enormous twin statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III sit 60 feet above the plain and dominate the landscape with their 720-tonne masses. Gaze upon the breathtaking scene they create.
- Valley of the Kings: Venture to the Necropolis with your Egyptologist and discover the resting place of many Pharaohs. See the royal tombs and visit the Temple of Hatshepsut with its pillared porticoes and vibrant reliefs, making it one of the world’s most striking architectural masterpieces.
- Valley of the Kings: Follow in the footsteps of the Pharaohs as you walk into the Valley of the Kings and explore the magnificent burial chambers of Egypt’s ancient rulers.
- Kom Ombo: Arrive at Kom Ombo on the banks of the Nile, a unique double temple that is dedicated to two gods. See the mummified crocodiles that were in honor of Sobek and the identical temple made for Horus, the falcon-headed god.
- Aswan: Marvel at the monumental engineering of Egypt, ancient and modern. See the 3500-year-old unfinished obelisk of Hatshepsut, an unrivaled example of the advanced construction of the Pharaohs, and take in the Aswan High Dam, responsible for creating the enormous Lake Nasser.
- Philae Island: Cross the Nile by motorboat and visit the immaculately preserved Philae temple complex. Walk amidst the ancient columns of this Nubian monument site, rescued from devastation by UNESCO when it was moved stone by stone from the flood plains of the Aswan High Dam.
- Temple of Philae: Watch in wonder as the Temple of Philae is brought to life against the night sky by a mesmerizing presentation of sound and light.
- Esna: Visit the well preserved Esna Temple, dedicated to the god of creation, the ram-headed Khnum. Parts of the temple were built during different eras and it appears this was the first shrine built during the reign of Thuthmosis III.
- Cairo: Go sightseeing with your Travel Concierge to visit the medieval citadel and Muhammed Ali Pasha's distinctive Alabaster Mosque. Then venture into the dazzling Khan El Halili bazaar, where stained glass lamps sit alongside handmade carpets and the aroma of traditional spices fills the air.
- Cairo: Walk through a world-renowned collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the company of your Travel Concierge, a knowledgeable Egyptologist. Uncover the stories behind Egypt’s most treasured artefacts, including the priceless ancient riches discovered in the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
Personalise your day
- Luxor: Meet the boat captain in his engine cabin and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.
- Luxor: While cruising participate in a relaxing yoga class on the sundeck as you pass by Luxor temples.
- Kitchener's Island: Cruise on the Nile in an elegant wooden felucca as the winds ease you around the botanical vistas of Kitchener's Island. Admire the lush greenery of the Island of Plants as your drift through the afternoon aboard your traditional vessel.
- Aswan: Visit the lively Aswan Market and shop for local products. Traders sell a wide variety of Egyptian and African goods such as dried hibiscus flowers, Ancient Egyptian souvenirs, spices and carpets.
- Kom Ombo: Learn about the roles of powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist, including famous leaders such as Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshpsut and Nefertiti.
- Kom Ombo: Relax on the sundeck for a cocktail demonstration and sample a delicious drink made from local herbs and ingredients, some of which have been used since the time of the pharaohs such as Sugar Cane Juice and Roselle.
Mode of Transport
Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the Elegance of the Nile tour?
The tour includes unique experiences such as a yoga class on the sundeck, a private sail around Kitchener's Island, a cocktail demonstration, and an exclusive after-hours visit to the Temple of Luxor.
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What cultural experiences can I expect on this tour?
You will visit local markets, meet the women of a local co-operative in Aswan, and enjoy a Nubian performance. Additionally, you will learn about the roles of powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist.
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What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes stays at the luxurious Mena House Hotel in Giza and the deluxe all-suite River Tosca, which offers a blend of old-world elegance and modern amenities.
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Are transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold.
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What dining experiences are offered on the tour?
The tour offers afternoon tea at the Old Cataract Hotel, a night of dancing and games on the river, and dining on Egyptian classics before a Sound and Light Show in Philae Temple.
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Is WiFi available during the tour?
Yes, complimentary hotel WiFi is available, and onboard WiFi may also be available on select coaches.
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What is the highlight of the visit to the Valley of the Kings?
The highlight includes venturing to the Necropolis with an Egyptologist to discover the resting place of many Pharaohs, seeing the royal tombs, and visiting the Temple of Hatshepsut with its pillared porticoes and vibrant reliefs.
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What activities are available on the River Tosca cruise?
While cruising on the River Tosca, you can participate in a relaxing yoga class on the sundeck, meet the boat captain, and enjoy a cocktail demonstration.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Absolutely! We are very selective in who we work with and choose to only use hotels that take the health and well-being of our guests as seriously as we do and agree to meet expected guidelines and specifications. We only work with establishments that we are confident will consistently adhere to our standards.
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Which countries does Luxury Gold visit?
We offer incredible luxury trips in Europe, North America, South America, Hawaii, South-East Asia, the Indian sub-continent (including India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka), Australia and New Zealand.
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What other modes of transport does Luxury Gold use?
A Luxury Gold tour will include touring on high-speed trains, alpine cable cars, hydrofoils, river cruisers and horse-drawn carriages, in addition to our high-deck luxury coaches with extra legroom.
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Who travels with Luxury Gold?
We are delighted to welcome guests who have a shared love of travel, adventure, entertainment and exploration. A mix of solo travellers, couples, and groups of friends and family join us from all over the English-speaking world.
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What is the role of the Well-Being Director?
Working closely together with your Travelling Concierge, the Well-Being Director* will help make sure all necessary protocols are followed to ensure the health and wellbeing of all our guests. This includes our enhanced screening and hygiene protocols, complying with distancing and other requirements set by government authorities. They are also there to support our guests & answer any questions.
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Low Deposit
Luxury Gold requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of luxury gold charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Terms and Conditions
Elegance of the Nile - Cairo Deck
11 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Pyramid of King Zoser, Colossal Statue of Ramses II, Alabaster Sphinx, Karnak, Luxor, Temple of Hathor, Temple of Luxor, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Hatshepsut, Valley of the Kings, Kom Ombo, Kitchener's Island, Aswan, Old Cataract Hotel, Aswan High Dam, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Esna, Alabaster Mosque, Cairo, Citadel of Salah El-Din, Cairo, Khan El Khalili, Cairo, Grand Egyptian Museum Cairo ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
10 - 18
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Please advise request