EGYPT Group Travel – Pyramids Nile Cruise
Overview
Marvel at the architectural grandeur of the Pyramids and Sphinx. Pack your bags to embark on the breathtaking Cruise along the River Nile. Stop to admire the different cities of Egypt at the banks of the Nile until you reach Hurghada, where the Red Sea that offers excellent scuba diving opportunities.
Highlights
Visited Places:
• Cairo
• Aswan
• Nile cruise
• Kom Ombo
• Sphinx atop the Giza Plateau
• Pyramids of Giza
• Philae Temple
• Luxor Temple
• Karnak Temple
• Valley of the Kings
• Egyptian Museum
• Hatshepsut Temple
• Red Sea
• Hurghada
Travel Experience:
• Exciting exploratory tours of the Pyramids
• The fantastic and luxurious Nile River Cruise
• Experience Sleeper Train Ride
• International buffet breakfast, lunch, and dinner aboard the Cruise
• Water sports, sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and scuba diving at the Red Sea
• Savoring Egyptian cuisine and culture
6 Reasons To Book This Trip
1. Affordable Adventure – Traveling with a like-minded group is not only fun but also it’s cost-effective instead of traveling solo.
2. Forget About The Planning – We take care of permits, transportation, and logistics, so all you have to do is show up.
3. Shared Photos – At the end of every trip we will have a google photo album where we share our wonderful tour pictures. We can also share to this website and multiply the memories!
4. Make New Friends – On every trip you will meet new people, it’s a good opportunity to make friends for your life while enjoying the group event.
5. Group Leader – Event organizer will be there every step of the way, making sure that the trip goes as smoothly as possible.
6. Unforgettable Memories – All events are designed keeping in mind to have an unforgettable memory of your lifetime.
Notes
Cairo
Hurghada
Egypt
Flights
- Arrival: Day01 before 4pm
- Return: Day09 anytime after 11am
Airport: Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Meeting Point
- The group meets at the arrival airport or at the hotel on Day01.
- More details will be provided via group chat on WhatsApp
Availability
- Seat available till the booking is open!
- Balance due 2 months before the tour departure date!
* Minimum number of members requires for all group tour. Please confirm with the organizer before any flight booking!
Itinerary
Cairo
Description:
Arrive at Cairo airport where you will be met by our representative who will assist you through the formalities. Transfer to your hotel to meet your guide for a briefing explaining the tour itinerary. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.
Activities Included:
- N/A – Free time
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Cairo
Pyramids
Description:
After breakfast, we start the tour by visiting the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids and the Sphinx at the Giza Plateau, before heading to Sakkara to visit the Step Pyramid- the first completed pyramid in Egypt.
Spend the night on the sleeper train, which will take you to Aswan for the following day’s adventure.
Activities Included:
- Guided sightseeing in Cairo
- Sleeper train
Optional:
upgrade – Flight from Cairo to Aswan,
Please note, the flight from Cairo to Aswan will depart either on Sunday evening or Monday morning depending on availability.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Sleeper train
Aswan
Description:
Arrive in Aswan. We begin the day with a tour of the romantic Philae Temple – perched atop a picturesque island, its beautiful location is reached by a small motor boat, making a truly magnificent approach to the site. Overnight on your 5* Nile Cruise.
Activities Included:
- Guided sightseeing of temples
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation:
- Cruise
Nile Cruise - Kom Ombo
Description:
At midday the cruise will start sailing down the Nile towards Kom Ombo .in the evening we visit the temple of Kom Ombo – its perfectly symmetrical twin entrances overlook the spectacular riverside, Overnight on your cruise.
Activities Included:
- Guided sightseeing of temples
Optional Activities:
*Visit Abu Simbel – the stupendous Sun Temple of Ramses the Great.
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation:
- Cruise
Nile Cruise - Luxor
Description:
After breakfast, We sail along the Nile towards the city of Luxor, Afternoon, we arrive in Luxor, beginning the day with a tour of the East Bank of the Nile. Here you will experience the immense Karnak Temple, considered by some as Egypt’s most important Pharaonic site – the country’s powerhouse of ancient times; as well as the magnificent Luxor Temple where visitors are greeted by the impressive Avenue of Sphinxes. Overnight on your cruise.
Activities Included:
- Guided sightseeing of temples
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation:
- Cruise
Luxor
Description:
After breakfast we explore the West Bank of Luxor, starting the tour with the world-famous Valley of the Kings, the richest archaeological site on earth. Then on to the breathtaking Temple of Hatshepsut (Deir al-Bahri), built for the only woman to reign over Egypt as pharaoh. Finally, we visit the great Colossi of Memnon – the last remains of Amenophis III’s temple. We then take the A/C bus to Hurghada, Red Sea. Overnight stay at your hotel in Hurghada
Activities Included:
- Guided sightseeing of temples
Optional Activities:
- Balloon ride
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Hurghada
Hurghada
Description:
This is a free day to be spent at your leisure. With snorkeling, swimming, scuba diving, and good food and drink available you will find much to do; or simply relax and enjoy the sun. Overnight stay at your hotel in Hurghada.
Activities Included:
- Free time
Optional Activities:
- Snorkeling / Scuba
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Hurghada
Hurghada - Cairo
Description:
We depart early this morning for Cairo. Today we tour the City of Cairo, beginning with the Egyptian Museum where you may view the treasures of King Tutankhamun’s tomb. Afterward, we make our way to the old Cairo Bazaar, Khan El Khalili, with its maze of intriguing alleyways that are home to numerous souvenir stalls and coffee shops. Overnight stay at your hotel in Cairo.
Activities Included:
- Sightseeing in Cairo
- Transfer to Cairo
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Accommodation:
- Hotel in Cairo
Cairo
Description:
The Egypt Tour ends today, it is now time for you to bid farewell to the tourist group members and tour representative. You will be transferred to Cairo airport for your onward journey.
Activities Included:
- Airport transfer
Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Want to extend this tour by exploring Jordan? follow the link below for the combined itinerary:
Jordan – 6 Days Petra Dead Sea Wadi Rum
https://www.bucketlistgrouptravel.com/tour/jordan-small-group-travel-petra-dead-sea-wadi-rum/
Inclusions
Price Includes
- Qualified English speaking Egyptologist
- One night at a 4* star hotel in Cairo
- Three nights aboard a 5* Nile Cruise
- Three nights at a 4* star hotel in Hurghada
- One night sleeper train
- Guided tours of the Pyramids and Cairo city
- Guided tours of Aswan; Valley of the Kings; Kom Ombo and Luxor Temples
- Airport pickup and transfers
- Transportation in A/C bus
- One-way sleeper train from Cairo to Aswan
- Tour leader
Price Excludes
- International Flights
- Meals (other than mentioned above)
- Personal Expenses
- Transfers other than mentioned in the Itinerary (available at extra cost)
- Travel insurance / Visa ($25 on arrival)
- Monuments & Temple Entrance fees (allow $120)
- Tips for cruise crew, porters, drivers (allow $30)
- Tips for guide (allow $50)
- Abu Simbel (allow $90)
- Hot air balloon over the west bank of Luxor ($150 USD)
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