Best of Egypt
Embark on a fantastic adventure as you walk in the footprints of pharaohs on this 9 Day, Best of Egypt vacation. Begin this journey in Cairo, sail on the Nile River, visiting Luxor, Kom-Ombo, Edfu, and Aswan. Explore museums, iconic sites, witness wonderfully preserved man-made wonders, enjoy a delightful cruise along the Nile River, dine on local specialties and gain insight into this fascinating country with the guidance of local specialists.
Visit the Temple of Amun and stroll through the incredible Avenue of the Sphinx in ancient Thebes. See remarkable artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamun, the royal mummy of Pharaoh Ramesses I and a reconstructed wall from the Temple of Karnak. Embark on a delightful 4-night Nile River cruise. While exploring Egypt’s Valley of the Kings in Edfu, witness Queen Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Dine on delicious traditional Egyptian meals. Sail around Aswan Botanical Garden on Kitchener’s Island in a traditional felucca. Learn about and tour the Temple of Isis. Pass through the busy streets to visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary and Mosque-Madrassa of Sultan Hassan in Cairo’s historic district. The spectacular Great Pyramids of Giza are another highlight on this epic adventure as you marvel at the iconic Great Sphinx, Step Pyramid of Sakkara and Colossus of Ramses II. This incredible Egypt tour will have you checking many items off your bucket list.
9 Days • fr. $3,112
Tour Highlights & Offers
Tour Includes
- SIGHTSEEING TOUR with a Local Specialist in Luxor
- GUIDED TOUR in Cairo
- SAIL in a felucca across the Nile
- SEE Ramses II statue and Alabaster Sphinx in Memphis
- VIEW the Step Pyramid in Sakkara
- LEARN at the Egyptian Museum in Cairo
- TOUR the temples of Karnak in Luxor
- EXPLORE Luxor's Valley of the Kings
- MARVEL at Queen Hatshepsut's Temple in Luxor
- TAKE A TOUR of Luxor's Colossi of Memnon
- VISIT the Temple of Kom-Ombo in Philae
- DELVE INTO the Temple of Isis on the island of Philae
- VIEW the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk in Aswan
- SEE the Citadel, Alabaster and Sultan Hassan Mosques in Cairo
- ADMIRE the Great Pyramids Giza
- MARVEL at the Sphinx at Giza
- SEE the Aswan Botanical Garden on Kitchener's Island
- Handcrafted Highlights
- Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing
- Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries
- All porterage and local charges included
- An expert Travel Director and separate Driver
- Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras
- VIP entry to many sights
- Airport transfers on the first and last day of your guided holiday
- All hotel tips, charges and local taxes
Not Included
- Gratuities are included for services during the land stay of your vacation unless otherwise noted. This includes wait staff at included meals, and porterage at hotels for one suitcase per person. Gratuities for your tour director, local hosts, guides, and drivers are not included in the vacation price (unless otherwise noted in pricing details) and are discretionary.
- All items of a personal nature (room service, beverages, telephone charges, laundry, special food requests, etc.) and meals not specified on the tour itinerary are not included and must be paid by the client.
- All rates exclude airfare unless expressly noted.
Meal Inclusions
Hotel Details
- Hilton, Heliopolis in Cairo, Egypt (1 night)
- Nile Cruise, Egypt: MS Miriam, MS Medea or MS Sapphire (or similar cruise ship) (4 nights)
- Ramses Hilton in Cairo, Egypt (3 nights)
- The hotels listed are intended to be used on all departures however Trafalgar Tours reserves the right to substitute other hotels than those listed. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent quality to those listed. No refunds are provided for hotel changes and full cancellation penalties apply.
Day 1
ARRIVE CAIRO Location Information Description
Cairo, Egypt
Embark on an expedition to the land of the Pharaohs, starting your journey in Egypt’s effervescent capital, Cairo. On arrival at Cairo Airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have time to relax after your journey. Refreshed and ready to embrace the intoxicating energy of this ancient and modern city, you’ll be thrilled with the many treasures that will give you a preview of what’s about to come – an incredible encounter with antiquities you’ll be sharing with friends for years to come.
Hilton Heliopolis
Day 2
CAIRO - LUXOR - NILE CRUISE Location Information Description
Luxor, Egypt
Fly to Luxor this morning and connect with the remnants of ancient Thebes during a visit to the Temple of Amun and the imposing Avenue of the Sphinx.
Location Information Description
Nile River Cruise, Egypt
Board your cruise ship in time for lunch, then visit the Luxor Museum before returning to your cruise ship for dinner.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MS Miriam, MS Medea or MS Sapphire (or similar)
Day 3
NILE CRUISE: LUXOR - EDFU Location Information Description
Edfu, Egypt
Journey to the final resting place of Egypt's Pharaohs, immersing yourself in the ancient history of Egypt's Valley of the Kings. Visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, the Colossi of Memnon and the Grand Temple of Luxor.
Location Information Description
Luxor, Egypt
'Connect With Locals' as you enjoy a traditional 'Be My Guest' bite to eat of freshly baked bread with honey and mint tea in the archaeological paradise that is Luxor's West Bank.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MS Miriam, MS Medea or MS Sapphire (or similar)
Day 4
NILE CRUISE: EDFU - KOM-OMBO Location Information Description
Kom Ombo, Egypt
Sail upstream to Kom-Ombo, where life remains much as it was a thousand years ago. Standing at the threshold of the imposing Temple of Kom-Ombo on the banks of the Nile, you’ll imagine visitors over the centuries arriving to pay homage to the gods Horus the Elder and Sobek. Tour the Temple, learning all about its ‘double’ and perfectly symmetrical design for the duo of gods – one side dedicated to the crocodile god, the other to the falcon god. After a captivating encounter with the ancients, we enjoy a traditional Egyptian dinner on our cruise boat. Watching the sun set over the shimmering Nile, don your galabeas and toast to legends of the past and new friends.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MS Miriam, MS Medea or MS Sapphire (or similar)
Day 5
NILE CRUISE: KOM-OMBO - ASWAN Location Information Description
Aswan, Egypt
Set sail on a traditional felucca across the mighty Nile to voyage around the Botanical Gardens on Kitchener's Island. On arrival explore the Aswan Dam, built to curb the periodic flooding of the Nile.
Your next stop is the Temple of Isis, followed by a visit to the Unfinished Obelisk, lying semi-carved from the solid bedrock. As the dipping sun sets, the sky on fire, admire the silhouette of feluccas plying the river's waters.
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
MS Miriam, MS Medea or MS Sapphire (or similar)
Day 6
DISEMBARK - CAIRO Location Information Description
Cairo, Egypt
Enjoy a day at leisure or perhaps purcase an Optional Experience to the Sun Temple of Abu Simbel before flying back to Cairo this afternoon.
Breakfast
Ramses Hilton
Day 7
CAIRO SIGHTSEEING Location Information Description
Cairo, Egypt
Embark on a sightseeing tour through the cacophony of Cairo's busy streets. Visit the Hanging Church of St. Mary and the Sultan Hassan Mosque in Old Cairo and see the ancient Citadel, the Alabaster Mosque and Tutankhamun's priceless treasures at the Egyptian Museum.
Breakfast
Ramses Hilton
Day 8
CAIRO - PYRAMID EXCURSION Location Information Description
Cairo, Egypt
The Great Pyramids of Giza beckon today and we have an opportunity to embark on a soul-stirring encounter with its treasures - the Colossus of Ramses II, the Step Pyramid of Sakkara and the enigmatic Great Sphinx.
Enjoy some free time this evening or consider purchasing a Nile dinner cruise.
Breakfast
Ramses Hilton
Day 9
DEPART CAIRO Location Information Description
Cairo, Egypt
Your epic journey at its end. Say farewell to newfound friends and transfer to the airport.
Breakfast
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Important Information
Cancellation Policy
- 60 days or more prior to departure the deposit is non-refundable
- 59-16 days prior to commencement of services: 30% of total price*
- 15-8 days prior to commencement of services: 50% of total price*
- 7-1 days prior to commencement of services: 90% of total price*
- On departure day and later: 100% of total price*
- *Total price does not include any Instant Purchase Air or Instant Purchase Air service fees, which are non-refundable after 24 hours from purchase. Intra-vacation air is non-refundable after final payment.
- Cancellation fees may also apply to any additional services, including extra night accommodations, independently supplied services, and optional excursions reserved prior to, during, and after the tour. If flight changes, including, but not limited to, flight cancellations or name changes, are requested after full land and air deposits are received, revision fees, change fees, or airline cancellation fees will apply.
- In many instances, airline revision or change fees can be up to $300, but in some instances may be up to 100% of the ticket price. Cancellation penalties will be quoted at time of cancellation.
- All cancellations must be received in writing prior to tour departure. The cancellation policy will apply according to the date that the cancellation notification is received. The MINIMUM cancellation penalty is the deposit amount.
- The purchase to trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
Terms and Conditions
- Land only “from price” is per person based on two people sharing a room together and does not include airfare unless expressly stated.
- All prices are in US Dollars.
- A $200 non-refundable, non-transferable, per-person, per-vacation deposit is required to reserve space for you, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Payment of the deposit indicates you have read and accepted theseall Terms & Conditions. Your booking is not confirmed until the deposit payment is processed and you receive a confirmation invoice.
- Final payment is due 60 days prior to departure, with some limited exceptions, as noted below. Within the final payment date, payment in full is required at time of booking to reserve space. Reservations (land, cruise, and air) are canceled if final payment is not received by the due date. The payment policy may vary for group reservations.
- Additional deposits or payments are required for international air added to the start and/or end of your vacation and/or for intra-vacation air, as specified in the itinerary (“air-inclusive vacations”). Air-inclusive vacation pricing is guaranteed upon receipt of full land plus air deposit or land deposit plus full airfare price, depending on type of airfare purchased (Flex-Air or Instant Purchase Air).
- For complete terms and conditions please visit the Trafalgar Terms & Conditions for more information.