Jewels of the Nile 2025 (5 Star Hotels)
Jewels of the Nile 2025 (5 Star Hotels)
Jewels of the Nile 2025 (5 Star Hotels)
8 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Aswan, Luxor
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EE3
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
25 - 30
Age range:
18-70
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey with the "Jewels of the Nile 2025" tour, staying in luxurious 5-star hotels. Begin your adventure in Cairo, exploring the iconic Pyramids, Sphinx, and the Egyptian Museum. Fly to Aswan for a city tour, visit the Unfinished Obelisk and Philae Temple, and enjoy a 5-star Nile cruise. Sail to Edfu and Kom Ombo, marvel at the temples, and explore Luxor's ancient wonders, including the Valley of the Kings and Karnak Temple. With expert Egyptologist guides, domestic flights, and all transfers included, this cultural tour offers a perfect blend of history, luxury, and adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Welcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel.
Freshen up and meet in the lobby around 6:00pm for an informal meeting with your guide and other tour members.
Afterwards you have free time to start exploring vibrant Cairo or board a cruise for an optional group dinner.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Included Activities
Welcome Meeting
Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise - 35 USD
Day 2: Cairo City Tour
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Set your alarms for 7.
30am and fill up on plenty of breakfast before a big day exploring Egypt's iconic Ancient Wonder of the World – the Pyramids and Sphinx! Follow your guide for a tour across the ancient site to learn about the 4,600-year-old wonders.
The journey continues with one of the most important museums dedicated to the ancient world – Egyptian Museum of Cairo.
Home to over 120,000 ancient Egyptian relics and antiquities, this place will leave you in awe! After everyone has had their dose of awe, we'll head back to our hotel for overnight stay.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids
Sightseeing of Sphinx
Sightseeing of Egyptian Museum
Entrance Fees
Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 540 EGP
Egyptian Museum – 480 EGP
Day 3: Cairo - Flight To Aswan - Nile Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
We start the day with a flight to Aswan where we will have a city tour with our local guide.
Visit the Unfinished Obelisk for a look into the incredible building methods used to create the four-sided, hallmark monuments that are placed at the entrances of Egyptian temples.
Take some time to walk along the 42-metre long lying bed of granite and learn about its significance from your guide.
Visit the Philae Temple, dedicated to the goddess Isis, divine mother of the pharaohs.
The temple is set beautifully on an island in the middle of the Nile.
 Then all aboard the a 5-star Nile Cruiser as we check in to our private cabins and prepare for three nights on the Nile River.
Tonight, we'll have the option to join a traditional Nubian dinner in the evening.
Accommodation
Nile Cruiser – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Aswan City tour
Sightseeing of Philae Temple
Sightseeing of Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan
Optional Activities
Nubian Dinner - 32 USD
Entrance Fees
Philae Temple - 450 EGP
Day 4: Nile Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
At 04:45 in the morning, we depart for the optional trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Abu Simbel.
It is a must-do for all keen historians! Enjoy a free afternoon to explore Aswan and the banks of the Nile River at your own pace.
Accommodation
Nile Cruiser – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
Abu Simbel - 120 USD
Day 5: Nile Cruise
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Nile Cruiser – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Time to relax and enjoy the cool breeze of the Nile.
Jump on-board a traditional Felucca sailboat, bound for the Elephantine and Kitchener Islands on the Nile.
After our river excursion, the rest of the day is yours to wander around Aswan as you wish.
Accommodation
Nile Cruiser – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
Cruise On the Nile
Day 6: Edfu, Kom Ombo, Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
As we hop back onboard the coach and drive north towards Kom Ombo.
Visit the Kom Ombo Temple, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek.
Next stop will be Edfu, home to one of the largest and best-preserved temples in Egypt.
Dedicated to the falcon god Horus, the temple was built over 180-years from 237 BC to 57 BC.
We'll arrive in Luxor in the late afternoon, before checking out the Luxor Temple in the evening.
Explore the dim-light temple after dark and learn from your guide of the temple complexes ancient history, dating back to the 14th century B.
C.
Not to forget, a visit to the vast Karnak Temple Complex, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt with its marvelous temples.
Your Egyptologist guide will enlighten you with the most intriguing stories and mythologies from the temple complex.
Feeling adventurous?
Accommodation
Steigenberger Nile palace Hotel – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Edfu Temple
Sightseeing of Komombo Temple
Sightseeing of Karnak Temple
Sightseeing of Luxor Temple
Entrance Fees
Edfu Temple - 450 EGP
Komombo Temple - 360 EGP
Luxor Temple - 400 EGP
Karnak Temple - 450
Day 7: Luxor, Flight To Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included: Breakfast
Early in the morning take to the skies on an optional hot air balloon ride over Luxor.
Then follow your guide to the Valley of the Kings, also known as the ‘City of the Dead', home to fancy royal tombs carved into desert rocks and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife.
Next up, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon.
Later in the afternoon we make our way to the airport and fly back to Cairo.
Accommodation
Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino – 5 Star
Meals Included
Breakfast
Included Activities
Sightseeing of Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
Optional Activities
Hot Air Balloon - 124 USD
Entrance Fees
Valley Of The Kings - 600 EGP
Hatshepsut Temple - 360 EGP
Day 8: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Have your final breakfast on us and start bidding farewells to your travel mates.
Check-out of the hotel in Cairo (11:00am) and catch the transfer to the airport at the end of your tour.
Time to start counting days for your next adventure with Travel Talk!
Meals Included
Breakfast
What's Included
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Accommodation
5 and 4 star hotels
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Meals
7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
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Transportation
A/C coach or mini-bus and domestic flights between Cairo-Aswan & Luxor-Cairo
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Airport Transfer(s)
Arrival and Departure transfers on first and last day of the trip
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Tour Guiding
Services of experienced Egyptologist guides
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Domestic Flights
Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo
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Included Activities
Welcome Meeting, Sightseeing of Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum, Aswan City tour, Philae Temple, Unfinished Obelisk of Aswan, Cruise On the Nile, Sightseeing of Edfu Temple, Komombo Temple, Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Hatshepsut Temple & Colossi of Memnon
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Group Dinner on Cruise, Nubian Dinner, Abu Simbel, Hot Air Balloon
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Entrance Fees
Giza Pyramids/Sphinx - 540 EGP, Egyptian Museum – 480 EGP, Philae Temple - 450 EGP, Edfu Temple - 450 EGP, Komombo Temple - 360 EGP, Luxor Temple - 400 EGP, Karnak Temple - 450 EGP, Valley Of The Kings - 600 EGP, Hatshepsut Temple - 360 EGP
Mode of Transport
Travel comfortably in an A/C coach or mini-bus, with domestic flights between Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo, and enjoy arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of the trip.
Accommodation
Stay in luxurious 5-star hotels including the Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino in Cairo and the Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel in Luxor, along with a 5-star Nile Cruiser for a unique river experience.
Add Ons
Local Payment: £0
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in 5 and 4 star hotels, including stays at the Sonesta Hotel Tower & Casino in Cairo and a 5-star Nile Cruiser.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour package?
Yes, arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of the trip are included in the tour package.
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What meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches, and 2 dinners.
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Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the services of experienced Egyptologist guides are included in the tour.
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Are domestic flights included in the tour package?
Yes, domestic flights between Cairo-Aswan and Luxor-Cairo are included in the tour package.
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What optional activities are available during the tour?
Optional activities include a group dinner on a cruise in Cairo for 35 USD, a traditional Nubian dinner in Aswan for 32 USD, a trip to Abu Simbel for 120 USD, and a hot air balloon ride over Luxor for 124 USD.
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What are some of the key sites visited during the tour?
Key sites include the Pyramids and Sphinx, the Egyptian Museum of Cairo, the Unfinished Obelisk, Philae Temple, Kom Ombo Temple, Edfu Temple, Luxor Temple, Karnak Temple, the Valley of the Kings, and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut.
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What type of transportation is used during the tour?
The tour uses an air-conditioned coach or mini-bus for transportation.
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Is there any free time during the tour?
Yes, there is free time to explore Cairo on the first day, Aswan on the fourth and fifth days, and Luxor on the seventh day.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
There are always single travellers on our tours. If you don't mind being roomed with another single traveller of the same gender, then you do not need to pay a single supplement, however, this excludes all of our North American tours where the sharing option for a solo traveller is not available, and the single supplement must be applied if you are travelling alone. The single supplement is for travellers who would like to stay in a private room for the duration of the tour. PLEASE NOTE: The single private option is not always available, especially for sailing tours and camping.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Our tours are suitable for any traveller above 18 years old. The majority of Travel Talkers are from the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada or Europe, however we always have travellers from all over the world. What brings them together is a passion for travel, discovering authentic cultures and experiencing unique adventures with like-minded travellers.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Travel Talk, we believe that travel is a force for good and show our support through various initiatives and charity organizations, as well as keeping the principals of responsible and sustainable travel at the core of our ethos. These values are engrained in our business culture and the design of our trips just the same. Together with our guests, we strive to make a positive impact on local p
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Over 20 years
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Travel Talk Tours allows you to make 2 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Low Deposit
Travel Talk Tours requires a minimum deposit of 100 GBP per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of travel talk tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 70% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 85% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.