Alexandria, Classical Egypt & Nile Cruise - 14 Days

Alexandria, Classical Egypt & Nile Cruise - 14 Days

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Alexandria, Classical Egypt & Nile Cruise - 14 Days

14 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt

Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria, Giza, Luxor, Nile River, Aswan

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

15-

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

River Cruise

From: $2755 $2342 Operator discount: -$413 -15%

NB: Prices correct on 05-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating 14-day journey through Egypt with the "Alexandria, Classical Egypt & Nile Cruise" tour. Begin your adventure in Cairo, where you'll marvel at the iconic Pyramids of Giza and explore the treasures of the Grand Egyptian Museum. Travel to the Mediterranean port city of Alexandria to discover its Roman Catacombs and the historic Quaitbay Fort. Experience the grandeur of Luxor's Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. Cruise the majestic Nile River aboard a luxurious 5-star river cruiser, visiting the Temple of Kom Ombo and the romantic Philae Temple in Aswan. With expert guidance from an Egyptologist, enjoy a blend of cultural exploration and leisure, including optional excursions to Abu Simbel and the vibrant souqs of Aswan. This small group tour offers a perfect blend of history, relaxation, and adventure in the heart of Egypt.

Highlights

  • Cairo - Gaze in awe at the ancient Pyramids of Giza and explore the Necropolis of Saqqara.

  • Alexandria - Discover the Roman Catacombs, Pompey's Pillar, and the Library of Alexandria.

  • Luxor West Bank - Visit the Valley of the Kings and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.

  • Luxor - Explore the colossal Temple of Karnak and the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night.

  • Dendera - Explore the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor with its decorated ceiling.

  • Nile cruising - Enjoy a cruise from Luxor to Aswan on a 5-star river cruiser.

  • Aswan - Take a boat trip to Agilika Island to explore Philae Temple and the colorful souqs.

  • Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile-side Temple of Kom Ombo.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Egypt. Upon arrival at Cairo Airport, you'll be met and transferred to our hotel. Here begins your Egyptian adventure! There will be a welcome meeting held at the hotel at 7pm.



Day 2: Alexandria

Location: Alexandria

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Cairo – Alexandria. This morning we make our way along the beautiful Mediterranean coast heading to the port city of Alexandria. On a guided tour we explore the ancient Roman Catacombs, heading underground to set our sights on the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt. From here we visit Pompey’s Pillar and see the incredible Library of Alexandria (exterior) and make our way to Citadel of Qaitbay. This fortress was built on the site of the famous Lighthouse of Alexandria, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient world. As we end our guided tour, we head back to our hotel to freshen up before our tasty evening meal.

Day 3: Alexandria

Location: Alexandria

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Alexandria – Cairo. After breakfast this morning, we visit the El Alamein. The ground of this Commonwealth War Graves speaks of the battles fought here during World War II. We pay respect to the 13,000 Allied soldiers that were killed in this battle. Later, we continue our tour with a visit to the El Alamein military museum that acts as a memorial for the battle and houses many of the war relics, where we learn the complete history of World War II in North Africa. Once our tour ends, we return to Cairo.

Day 4: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is spent at leisure, you can explore Egypt’s capital as you please. Perhaps visit the lesser-known sights of the city by taking our optional Backstreet of Cairo tour. On this tour wander down El Moez Street in Islamic Cairo, visit Garbage City and the famous Cave Church of St. Simon.

Day 5: Pyramids Of Giza

Location: Giza

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today brings us a full day of touring, we will start with the incredible pyramids and the iconic Sphinx at The Giza Plateau. The Pyramids of Giza are the sole surviving Ancient Wonders of the World and oldest tourist attraction. Perhaps opt to ride a camel. Later we make our way to the necropolis of Saqqara, where we discover the myriad of tombs and temples and see Zhoser’s step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh's chief architect in 2700 BC.

Day 6: Grand Egyptian Museum

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Sleeper Train

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cairo – Luxor. This morning we join our guided tour of the incredible new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. The museum houses an astonishing collection of relics and antiquities from most of ancient Egyptian history, including King Tutankhamun’s treasures and many other exhibits will be displayed for the first time. Later, we make our way to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to visit the incredible Royal Mummies’ Hall, displaying the bodies of well-preserved ancient kings and queens. We return to the hotel after our excursion to enjoy some free time by the pool before we board an overnight sleeper train.





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 7: Luxor

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

We arrive in Luxor this morning and drive 60km north to Dendera. Dendera is one of Egypt’s best-preserved temple complexes and covers an astonishing 40,000 square meters. The temples, shrines and chapels in this vast complex were gradually built across thousands of years. The main pinnacle of Dendera is the 2000-year-old Temple of Hathor with its beautifully inscribed ceiling. Returning to Luxor, the afternoon is free to spend at leisure. Enjoy a dip in the pool and soak up the sunshine or take a stroll around town. This evening there's an optional excursion to the beautiful Temple of Luxor.

Day 8: Luxor

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning, we cross to Luxor’s West Bank of the Nile and set our sights on the 18m-high colossi of Memnon, all that remains of the temple of the hedonistic Amenophis III. Next stop is the famous Valley of the Kings, where we explore some of the beautifully decorated pharaoh’s tombs. Then we travel on to the striking limestone, colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut, one of Egypt’s finest monuments.





Mid-afternoon we return to the East Bank and check-in on board a 5-star Nile cruise that will be our home for the next four nights. Grab lunch and relax on board, late afternoon we head out to visit the colossal Temple of Karnak. The spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, are all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers.

Day 9: Nile Cruising

Location: Nile River

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nile cruising. This morning we sail downstream. Take the day to relax on deck and go for a swim, soak up the sunshine and take in the stunning view as we cruise the River Nile.

Day 10: Nile Cruising

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nile Cruising - Aswan. We spend another day onboard our cruiser, relax as we sail the Nile to the Temple of Kom Ombo and then onto Aswan. Dedicated to the Crocodile God Sobek and Falcon God Horus, everything in the temple is perfectly symmetrical along the main axis including twin halls, courts, colonnades, sanctuaries and entrances. We arrive into Aswan this evening.

Day 11: Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile Cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning is free to spend at leisure or take an optional early morning excursion to the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel. Possibly the most incredible temple of all ancient Egypt, guarded by the four famous colossal statues of Ramses II. Please see our Abu Simbel by Road add-on for more info.







This afternoon we visit the beautiful Philae Temple, a sacred temple dedicated to the most revered and beloved goddess Isis. Most of the temple's complex structure was completed by Ptolemy II and the Romans up to 3rd century AD. To preserve the temple from the rising water of Lake Nassar, UNESCO stepped in and started a mission to have the entire temple relocated and placed 20m higher on to nearby Agilika Island.

Day 12: Aswan At Leisure

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Sleeper Train

Meals Included: Breakfast

Aswan – Cairo. Disembark the Nile Cruiser and spend the day leisure, discovering Aswan at your own speed. Perhaps head over and pay a visit to the Old Cataract Hotel, where Agatha Christie wrote the novel Death on the Nile. This afternoon, we board the overnight train (twin berth sleeper cabins provided) for our journey back to Cairo.

Day 13: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

We arrive in Cairo this morning, check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure, have a relaxing day by the pool or join an optional tour visiting Old Cairo, Coptic Cairo and the Citadel of Saladin.

Day 14: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Wednesday. This morning our tour comes to an end. Bid your fellow travellers farewell before an included transfer to airport.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4 - 5 star

  • Breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 5 dinners

    Enjoy daily breakfast along with 5 lunches and 5 dinners during your tour.

  • 7 nights 4-5 star hotels, 4 nights aboard a 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)

    Stay in 4-5 star hotels for 7 nights and enjoy 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins.

  • 2 overnight trains from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo (private 2 berth sleeper cabin)

    Travel in comfort with 2 overnight trains featuring private 2 berth sleeper cabins from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo.

  • An airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 14

    Benefit from an airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 14.

  • Touring - Alexandria, the El Alamein Battlefields, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan and Luxor

    Experience guided tours in Alexandria, the El Alamein Battlefields, Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, and Luxor.

  • Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

    Be accompanied by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.

  • All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

    Enjoy all relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

    International flights and visa are not included in the tour package.

  • Tip for your tour guide

    Tips for your tour guide are not included.

    It is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveller, though tipping is a personal gesture.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees ranging from USD$110-130 per person, paid in local currency, are not included.

Age Policy

15+ if accompanied by an adult. 15+ for all tours that include a Nile Cruiser. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the Min age is 18 yrs, except 'with teens' tours as life jackets are worn'.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with private modern air-conditioned vehicles for all relevant transfers and transportation. Enjoy a 5-star Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan and experience the convenience of overnight sleeper trains for long-distance travel.

Accommodation

Enjoy 7 nights in 4-5 star hotels and 4 nights aboard a luxurious 5-star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins. Experience the comfort of private 2-berth sleeper cabins on two overnight trains from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 7 nights in 4-5 star hotels and 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins. Additionally, there are 2 overnight trains from Cairo to Luxor and Aswan to Cairo, with private 2 berth sleeper cabins.

  • Is there a tour guide provided during the trip?

    Yes, the tour is escorted by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    Yes, an airport arrival transfer on day 1 and a departure transfer on day 14 are included in the tour package.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes breakfast daily, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners.

  • What is the recommended tipping amount for the tour guide?

    It is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveller for the tour guide, though tipping is ultimately an entirely personal gesture.

  • Are entrance fees included in the tour price?

    No, entrance fees are not included. They are estimated to be USD$110-130 per person, paid in local currency.

  • What is the age policy for this tour?

    The minimum age is 15 if accompanied by an adult. For tours that include a Nile Cruiser, the minimum age is 15. If the tour includes an overnight felucca, the minimum age is 18, except for 'with teens' tours where life jackets are worn.

  • 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.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • 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+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Sandra Fraser  

Alexandria, Classical Egypt & Nile Cruise - 14 Days

27-Oct-2024

Excellent tour & guide. Nader Nasr was extremely knowledgeable, considerate & very patient. He Made our tour group feel very special & fun. Except feeling overcharged compared to other people in our tour group for the Abu Simbel day & the horrid train trip, it was a fantastic experience.

Diana Barwald  

Alexandria, Classical Egypt & Nile Cruise - 14 Days

05-Oct-2024

Aamer Ibrahim was fabulous. This is the fourth time I've traveled with OTG and Aamer is the best tour guide I've had through this tour company.

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