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Egypt: Cruise the Nile
10 days, 4 cities |
Why go?
There’s no denying it—seeing the only remaining Ancient Wonder, exploring 5,000 years of history, and cruising through a desert oasis are peak bucket list activities. So brush up on your hieroglyphics, because your next adventure is about to be mystical, magical, and wondrous.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 5 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 3 nights on a luxurious Egyptian cruise ship
- 8 breakfasts
- 7 dinners and 4 lunches
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- Insider tour of Cairo with local guide
- Tour of Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
- Felucca sailboat ride on the Nile
- Visits to temples of Philae and Kom Ombo
- Entrance to Egyptian Museum
Picture yourself
- Wondering if aliens exist as you gaze at the pyramids
- Channeling your inner archeologist, translating hieroglyphics
- Flying high above endless desert in a hot air balloon
- Getting up close with a mummy at King Tut’s tomb
- Losing yourself in the bustling streets and markets of Cairo
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight to Cairo
Read up on your pharaohs, board your overnight flight to Cairo, and channel your inner mummy for some shut eye. You’re about to uncover a trip you’ll never forget.
This tour requires a visa for U.S. citizens. Check entry requirements or call us with questions at 800-766-2645.
Day 2: Arrive in Cairo + Travel to Giza
Welcome to Cairo! The capital city of Egypt is the starting point for your odyssey through ancient wonders and modern marvels. Cairo is an extraordinary city, home to nearly 20 million people, and the gateway to the Great Pyramids.
Please note: Getting to Egypt takes some time. Arrivals tend to be late on this day.
- Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
- Transfer to your hotel in Giza, check out your room, and start to meet your fellow travelers as they arrive.
- Unwind and refuel with an included buffet dinner or room service at your hotel in Giza.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
Traveler photos
Reviews
Overall rating based on 195 traveler reviews
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This was truly a trip of a lifetime! The Temples that we visited were truly awe-inspiring and the history/ stories associated with them were so incredible to hear about. Our Tour Guide Dalia exceeded our expectations. Her story telling skills were beyond impressive! She...
This tour was one of the best I’ve had in comparison to multiple tour companies I’ve used. The trip itself would not have been as memorable if it wasn’t for our guide, Dahlia. She was a well of knowledge and was ready to help every participant, no matter the hour. Without her,...
My trip was made amazing because of Dalia W. Amazing skills as a tour guide, director and overall person. She goes above and beyond for you and your group, she’s a wealth of knowledge about any and all things Egypt. You can tell she’s someone who loves her job and her country....
This trip was absolutely incredible from start to finish. Don’t expect to get a lot of sleep because you are seeing the best of the best each day. Dalia was a top tier guide! Her knowledge base of her country is so profound that none of our questions went unanswered. If you want...
I enjoyed Egypt. Tarek was a great tour guide. He explained the history and stories super well. I did feel safe the entire time on the trip. We had a body guard with us when checking out some of the sights. You’ll likely have free time when cruising the Nile so I recommend...
One of the best EF trips I’ve been on. Great for if you like history or Egypt or adventure. The tour was fantastic I felt it was well planned out and the perfect itinerary for 8 days. The cruise during the middle of trip helps make it seem more leisurely when it’s really...
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