Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 days

Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 days

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Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 days

13 Days Starting and ending in Cairo

Visiting: Cairo, Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Nile Cruising, Aswan, Aswan to the Red Sea, Hurghada

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

2211/CCAC

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:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural

From: $2725 $2316 Operator discount: -$409 -15%

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

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Tour Overview

Discover the best of Egypt and its ancient wonders on this 13 day adventure. Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, visit Dendera's exquisite Temple of Hathor and explore Luxor's Valley of the Kings, before cruising the River Nile to Aswan and relaxing by the Red Sea in beautiful Hurghada.

Highlights

  • Cairo - Gaze in awe at the ancient Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum

  • Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

  • Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night

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

  • Nile cruising - Cruise the River Nile from Luxor to Aswan on board a 5 star river cruiser

  • Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs

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

  • Hurghada - Spend three nights at the Red Sea. Relax by the beach, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Sunday. Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival at Cairo Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax by the hotel pool, or those arriving early, opt to join our unique Backstreets tour of Cairo which departs the hotel at 10am today. This optional tour takes you off the beaten track in Egypt's bustling capital, visiting Downtown Cairo, the exquisite mosques and monuments of El Moez Street in Islamic Cairo, Garbage City and the incredible Cave Church of St. Simon.





At 7pm this evening meet your guide and the rest of the group at a Welcome Meeting.





Note: If you would like to extend your stay we offer an [[Alexandria Day Trip|122837]] on the Saturday before your tour starts, and we can arrange pre tour accommodation as well, please enquire.

Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza

Location: Pyramids of Giza

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today see the incredible pyramids and the iconic Sphinx at The Giza Plateau. Perhaps opt to ride a camel. Later we travel to Saqqara, to explore the myriad of tombs and temples at the site and see Zhoser's step pyramid - constructed by Imhotep, the pharaoh's chief architect in 2700 BC.

Day 3: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Sleeper Train

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cairo - Luxor. 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, including the treasures of King Tutankhamun. Then we head over to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization to visit the incredible Royal Mummies' Hall where 20 mummies of ancient Egyptian kings and queens are now on display. The rest of the afternoon is free to relax by the pool at the hotel before we board the overnight sleeper train to Luxor 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: Luxor

Location: Luxor

Meals Included: Breakfast

We arrive into Luxor this morning and drive to Dendera which is one of Egypt's best preserved temple complexes, located 60km north of Luxor. This vast complex covers 40,000 square meters and its temples, chapels and shrines were gradually built over thousands of years. Dendera's crowning glory is the 2000 year old Temple of Hathor with its exquisitely decorated ceiling. After our guided tour of this incredible site we return to Luxor where the afternoon if free to spend at leisure. Take a stroll around town or enjoy a refreshing swim in the pool and soak up the sunshine.





This evening there is an optional visit to view the beautiful Temple of Luxor at night. Book and pay locally.

Day 5: Luxor

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile Cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its very best and this morning we visit Luxor’s famous West Bank. Our first stop is the famous Valley of the Kings, which is studded with beautifully decorated tombs, including the tombs of Ramses II, Seti I, Amenhotep II and of course, King Tutankhamen. After exploring this incredible site we travel on to visit the beautiful limestone, colonnaded Temple of Hatshepsut, who was one of only three Egyptian ruling queens. On the West Bank we'll also see the imposing 18m-high Colossi of Memnon, which are all that remains of the temple of the hedonistic Amenophis III.





Returning to the East Bank we check-in on board a 5 star Nile cruiser which will be our home for the next four nights. Enjoy lunch and some rest and relaxation on board before we visit the colossal Temple of Karnak later this afternoon. More than a temple, Karnak is a spectacular complex of sanctuaries, pylons, chapels, halls and obelisks, all dedicated to the Theban gods and to the greater glory of Egypt’s Middle and New Kingdom rulers.

Day 6: Nile Cruising

Location: Nile Cruising

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nile cruising. Today we set sail downstream. Relax on deck and go for a swim, soak up the sunshine and enjoy the views as we cruise the River Nile.

Day 7: Nile Cruising

Location: Nile Cruising

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile Cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nile cruising - Aswan. Enjoy another day relaxing on board the cruiser as we sail the Nile to the Temple of Kom Ombo today, which is dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, and Horus the falcon-headed god. This temple is unusual because everything is architecturally is doubled and perfectly symmetrical along the main axis of the temple including twin halls, courts, colonnades, sanctuaries and entrances. After a guided tour of the temple we continue our journey, arriving into Aswan this evening.

Day 8: Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile Cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Consider the optional early morning excursion to the Temples of Ramses II at Abu Simbel today. Please see our Abu Simbel by Road add-on for more info. Alternatively you can spend the morning at leisure in Aswan.





This afternoon a short boat trip to Agilika Island give us the opportunity the to visit Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. The temple dates from 4th century BC but the Ptolomies and the Romans up to 3rd century AD built most of the existing structures. In danger of being completely submerged by the rising water of Lake Nasser, in 1972 UNESCO stepped in and an 8-year rescue effort was undertaken to relocate the entire temple 20m higher on nearby Agilika Island.

Day 9: Aswan To The Red Sea

Location: Aswan to the Red Sea

Meals Included: Breakfast

Aswan - Hurghada. Today we disembark our cruiser and drive to Hurghada (approx 7hrs drive) for three nights by the Red Sea.

Day 10-11: Hurghada

Location: Hurghada

Meals Included: Breakfast

The next two days are free for you to relax by the Red Sea. Hurghada is one of the Red Sea's most popular resorts areas and offers 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, some of which are of the finest in the world. Hurghada also has plenty of good nightlife to choose from. Soak up the sunshine by the pool or by the beach, swim in the sea and take a stroll around town, the choice is yours. On day 10 there is an optional snorkelling trip available to book locally.

Day 12-13: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Cairo (1)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hurghada - Cairo. On day 12 we bid farewell to the Red Sea and fly back to Egypt's bustling capital where we spend the last night of our Egyptian adventure at leisure.





On day 13 (Friday) our tour comes to an end with a transfer to Cairo Airport for your onward flight.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4 - 5 star

  • Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 4 dinners

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

  • 1 overnight train from Cairo to Luxor (private 2 berth sleeper cabin)

  • Economy class flight from Hurghada to Cairo

  • Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13

  • Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Luxor, Dendera and Aswan

  • Hurghada - Red Sea stay

  • Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

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

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

  • 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

  • Entrance Fees: USD$110-130pp, paid in local currency

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'.

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4 - 5 star

  • What is the maximum group size?

    24

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • 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

Suzy Stevenson  

Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 days

05-Oct-2019

Unforgettable tour, I had a wonderful trip filled with interesting facts, figures and so much fun. I met so many wonderful people and made some life long friends in our group.The group consisted of couples and single travellers young and old. The food was great the hotels clean and comfortable. We were met at the airport on arrival by Emil and taken through to our transport.From then on we always had someone looking out for us.This was very comforting for my sister and I knowing we had someone to rely on at any time. Our tour guide Momo was wonderful.So knowledgeable, patient ,funny, very thoughtful and protective of the group at all times. Momo made the trip even more enjoyable in my opinion. I would not hesitate for a single second to recommend On The Go tours to my friends and family. Thanks for a wonderful trip.

Teresa Tyler  

Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 days

22-Jul-2024

Was such a great trip - Sheriff was such a knowledgeable and friendly guide who made our trip.

Gracie Benis  

Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 days

30-Sep-2024

Hello, Without a doubt, this trip was the best tour ever! Right from the very beginning of the trip, landing in Cairo Muhammad was waiting at the arrivals for us. He was so warm and welcoming and really made the arrival so smooth for us. What we really appreciated was considering we were travelling between cities after our tour guide concluded our section of the tour, that at every point, a representative from On The Go Tours was always waiting for us at the destination. It made the whole trip run so smoothly and gave us comfort knowing we were taken care of. When we started the tour we were in Cairo and were welcomed by Muhammad and when we arrived back in Cairo at the end of our trip we once again was welcomed by Muhammad - it was so good to have a familiar face. He then took us to the hotel for the night then picked us up the next day and took us to the airport. It was great having the same person. Now to the tour guide, Sherrif - you could not ask for a more knowledgeable and kind genuine person. He knew he stuff big time! Every question we had he could answer. We really appreciated that he would explain the main parts of the attraction we were visiting, then we had free time to explore. This made the whole tour not feel rushed at all. Sherif was with us the whole time and really became part of our family. This has been our first tour and will definitely not be the last. We will make sure we book another tour with On The Go for sure!

Shelby Alexander  

Cairo, Cruise & Coast - 13 days

09-May-2024

The On the Go tour was one of the worst experiences we've ever had traveling. All of the hotel and food choices were tremendously low quality, and we were led to believe that all hospitality and food options in Egypt are bad, and to just set our expectations low. However, I've had several friends go to Egypt this year and have the most amazing and luxurious time, for less than the price we paid on our tour. I firmly believe we got ripped off with the price of this Egypt package - I'm not sure what our money went to, because it was clearly not the hotels, food, and cruise ship. We will be staying away from On the Go Tours and do not recommend it to friends and family.

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