Few places on earth captivate travellers like the ancient temples and tombs of Egypt. Myths and mysteries abound about one of the greatest civilisations in history. This is your chance to discover the most important sights of the kingdom — some of which are over 4000 years old. At Egypt Escapes we have a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself into Egypt with this specially selected 'Ultimate Egypt Experience' tour itinerary, which can be tailored to your needs.
For a total holiday stay of 14-nights you will enjoy the best of all that the incredible country of Egypt has to offer. You will cruise the legendary River Nile on a 5-star boat including a full-excursion package with professional Egyptologist guide to enjoy such sites as the Valley of the Kings, Luxor & Karnak Temples, Edfu, KomOmbo & Aswan High Dam. You will also spend 7 days spread over 3 different locations with time to explore each one at your leisure. This includes relaxing on the stunning Red Sea Riviera among the beautiful beaches & reefs & famous Giza, near Cairo with luxurious Pyramid view rooms.
The Ultimate Egypt Experience Itinerary Includes:
Sample itinerary, can be tailored to your needs to spend longer somewhere or shorter somewhere else. Whatever you want, we will make it happen for you!
7-Nts 5-Star Full-Board River Nile Cruise
3-Nts Cairo Stay in Pyramid View Room
4-Nts All-Inclusive Red Sea Stay
Internal Flight Transfers
10 Nile Cruise Excursions, Alexandria Tour, Pyramids & New Cairo Museums (with Egyptologists in resort)
When
Book for winter sun dates for the best prices with lots of other dates available from small supplements. Please contact our 'Egypt Experts' for more details and a bespoke quote.
You can book & secure this special offer holiday with a low deposit & the final balance due 4 weeks prior to travel.
Other dates, durations and departure airports available at supplements as well as ship & hotel options. Please contact our friendly 'Egypt Experts' for more details.
Itinerary Highlights:
Giza... from your Pyramid view room and hotel, discover the only remaining wonder of the ancient world, the awe-inspiring Pyramids of Giza, along with the Great Sphinx of Giza. You will also visit the new Egyptian Museums including Grand Egyptian Museum and National Museum of Egyptian Civilisation. With additional opportunity to travel to Saqqara and see the step pyramids of King Zoser.
Alexandria... experience the Mediterranean from Africa! As well as the amazing new library and site of the famous lighthouse.
Cairo... from your hotel, take yourself on a tour of Old Cairo, visiting the Coptic Orthodox church, bustling Khan el-Khalili market and architecturally incredible Muizz Street.
Aswan... see the monumental High Dam, the mysterious unfinished obelisk — which would have been the largest in ancient Egypt — and the beautiful Philae temple, home to striking examples of Egyptian architecture.
Kom Ombo... sail along the Nile and admire the impressive approach to the Ptolemaic Temple of Haroeris and Sobek, a magnificent temple with some of the oldest rock art in Egypt.
Edfu... explore the mammoth Temple of Horus, "one of the finest sites in the Nile Valley" (Rough Guides).
Luxor... visit "the world's greatest open-air museum" (Lonely Planet), where you'll spend two days discovering some of Egypt's most well-known monuments, including the Colossi of Memnon and the tombs at the Valley of the Kings, then Luxor temple and the enormous Karnak temple complex.
Entrance fees to go inside the Pyramids of Giza and Tutankhamun's tomb in the Valley of the Kings are payable separately on arrival (approx US$15pp each).
Drinks package upgrade to all-inclusive on the cruise from £200pp
Accommodation Details:
River Nile Cruise:
MS Royal Viking is one of the newest and most stylish boats currently on the Nile. the Royal Viking provides a high standard of accommodation and service to give a truly elegant cruise experience.
Red Sea Riviera
Situated on a private sandy beach in Hurghada area, choose from our all-inclusive resorts that overlook the stunning Red Sea.
Giza, Cairo
An orchestrated fusion of ancient and modern, our refined hotel juxtaposes with captivating Giza Pyramid views, a short drive from Cairo.
Nile Cruise Excursions
Full Sightseeing Package during your Nile Cruise Included: Karnak Temple, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (Tutankhamen), Hatshepsut Temple, Collossi of Memnon, KomOmbo Temple, Khnum Temple in Esna, Philae Temple in Aswan, High Dam of Aswan. English speaking tour guide (Egyptologist) at all tours. All ground transportation by modern A/C vehicles. Additional optional excursions include hot air balloon ride (approx $55pp), Abu Simbel (approx $125pp), sound & light show (approx $25pp).
These are sample itineraries, cruise ships & hotels which can be suited with alternatives depending on the dates you choose to travel. This will be confirmed with you upon enquiry. We have a variety of ships & hotels to choose from so if you would like to discuss alternatives then please give us a call. The options chosen may differ slightly in price.
