10-Nights Egypt Discovery Tour to Cairo, Luxor & the Nile — CALL
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OFFER ID 1679791
Journey Along the Nile: Egypt’s Temples & Timeless Culture
Begin your journey in Cairo with an immersive introduction to Egypt’s ancient wonders and vibrant culture. Settle into a stylish hotel along the Nile before a full day of guided exploration. At Saqqara, stand before the Step Pyramid of Djoser—the world’s oldest stone monument—and walk among tombs that reveal the brilliance of early architects. Continue to the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, where treasures spanning thousands of years bring Egypt’s story to life, from prehistoric artifacts to the Royal Mummies Hall. Evenings are free to enjoy Cairo’s lively dining scene and begin absorbing the city’s timeless energy. Group Size: 10-16
Tour Highlights:
Spend three nights sailing the Nile aboard a private dahabiya, with exclusive access to smaller temples, quiet villages, and timeless river landscapes
Join a private cooking class in Cairo, beginning with a lively market visit before preparing and sharing a traditional Egyptian meal with local hosts
Experience the grandeur of the Karnak Temples at sunrise, exploring its colossal columns and carvings in the quiet morning light before the site becomes crowded
Visit a family along the Nile for tea, conversation, and a lesson in baking bread in a traditional clay oven
Ride tuk tuks into Daraw village to experience its bustling market and camel barns, learning about traditions of trading and daily life
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Featured Destinations
Luxor
Aside from visiting the pyramids near Cairo, Luxor and Al Karnak are places not to be missed when in search of ancient Egyptian monuments and artifacts. Luxor is on the southern part of ancient Thebes, Al Karnak on the north. Between the two, visitors can lose themselves for days in the hundreds of temples, chapels, tombs and gardens in the area. Too extensive to list all of them, a few of the tombs not to be missed are the tombs of Nefertari, Amenhotep II & III, several Ramesses and Tutankhamen.
Nile River Cruising
Aswan
Aswan is Egypt's sunniest southern city and has a distinctively African atmosphere. The pace of life here in the most beautiful setting on the Nile is slow and relaxing. It is a favorite winter resort spot for Europeans, Middle Easterns and Africans alike - it's a perfect place to get away from it all. Strolling up and down the Corniche, one can watch sailboats glide by. Savor the flavor of locally caught fish while listening to Nubian music or wander in the bazaar and get lost in the sights and sounds of this mystical place. Visit the Aga Khan Mausoleum, the Monastery at Qubbat al-Hawa, the Unfinished Obelisk, The Tombs of the Nobles, Qubbat al-Hawa, the Monastery at Aswan , or the St. Simeon monastery (Anba Hatre), uninhabited and just outside of Aswan.
Cairo
Cairo and the ancient monuments of the Egyptian empire have fascinated visitors throughout the centuries. The mystifying Sphinx and the pyramids of Giza, over four thousand years old, stand majestically on the outskirts of the city at the edge of the desert. Cairo's Museum of Antiquities holds one of the finest collections of artifacts in the world, including the astounding treasures of King Tutankhamen's tomb.
Vacation Details
Valid Date Ranges
03/11/2027 -
11/11/2027
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* This departure has been designated a guaranteed departure by the operator, meaning that the minimum number of guests has been met, although still subject to weather and other conditions.
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OFFER ID
1679791
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