About this trip
Eleven days in Egypt covering the classic sights of the pharaohs, with return flights included and a Nile cruise at the centre of it. This is a fully guided, group trip with a local guide throughout, so you're not left working out logistics.
You start in Cairo with the Pyramids at Giza and the Egyptian Museum, then move onto the Nile itself, cruising past riverbank scenery and stopping at some of the major ancient sites along the way, including the High Dam at Aswan.
Alexandria and Abu Simbel are offered as optional add-ons, so you can shape the trip around what matters most to you.
What you'll do
- See the Pyramids at Giza
- Explore artefacts at Cairo's Egyptian Museum
- Cruise the Nile past riverbank landscapes
- Visit the High Dam at Aswan
- Optional excursion to Alexandria
- Optional excursion to Abu Simbel
- Fully guided group trip with a local guide
- Alexandria and Abu Simbel are optional extras, not included by default
- Billed as suitable for families as well as groups
Worth it if you want knowledgeable Egyptologist guides and a well-paced Nile cruise. Think twice if you're elderly or need consistent support throughout—some groups were abandoned without a rep in the final days.
- Egyptologist guides like Ahmed and Saladino genuinely exceptional; they bring ancient history alive with deep knowledge and personal attentiveness.
- Seven-day Nile cruise plus three days Cairo covers major sites efficiently. Optional add-ons like Abu Simbel and Saqqara worthwhile if budget allows.
- Tour rep support dropped off abruptly in final days for at least one group; elderly passengers left at airport with no assistance as promised.
- Early wake-ups required for some days. Hotel and five-star cruise boat show age and wear despite decent facilities and excellent onboard food service.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Cairo · 1 Sept – 2 Sept
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