Best of Egypt & Nile Cruise
Timeless Cairo & the Pyramids, plus a Nile cruise through the temples & history of Luxor, Esna, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Aswan; optional extension to Petra
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | Group Size | 24 travelers max | |
| Themes | History & Culture, Grand Tours, River Cruises | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This fast-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. Expect early wake up times and very long days in order to fit in all included visits. The Nile cruise portion of this tour can total up to 100 passengers. Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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Join us to celebrate the land of ancient wonders and modern miracles on our Best of Egypt & Nile Cruise tour. You'll enjoy 10 wonderful days, including airfare from JFK, 4-nights in high-quality Cairo hotels, 4-nights aboard a deluxe Nile cruise, many meals, transfers, and plenty of included touring.
Once again, Friendly Planet is defying skyrocketing travel prices to bring you a fantastic, truly first class Egypt vacation deal fit for a pharaoh. You'll see the famous Sphinx & pyramids at Giza, the temples at Luxor & Edfu, King Tut's tomb, old Cairo & much more.
Extend your stay with a post-tour to Jordan, including the spectacular lost city of Petra and Amman.
Package includes
- Flights
- Cruise
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round trip flights from New York (JFK) via EgyptAir, including fuel surcharges and taxes and fees
- Arrival & departure transfers with meeting, assistance and porterage
- All intra-Egypt flights and ground transportation
- 4 nights Deluxe hotel accommodations in Cairo
- 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship in an outside, middle deck, cabin
- 19 meals: 8 buffet breakfasts, 6 lunches & 5 dinners, including welcome and farewell dinners
- All shore excursions on Nile Cruise
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking Egyptologist tour director and local guides
Optional add-ons
- Exciting optional excursions in Cairo and to Abu Simbel
- Post-tour extension to Jordan and the lost city of Petra
Why you'll love it
- Enjoy a free upgrade to a middle deck cabin aboard the 5-star MS Tulip.
- Browse the Egyptian Museum's extensive collection of ancient treasures.
- See the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren, one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
- Visit the Temple of Karnak, one of the most significant monuments of the Pharaonic legacy.
- Explore the Valley of the Kings, once a royal burial ground for pharaohs.
- Tour the Temple of Hatshepsut, an architectural wonder built beneath a looming cliff face.
- Marvel at the towering sandstone walls of the Temple of Horus, one of Egypt's best-preserved temples.
- Sail aboard a felucca to The Terrace in the Old Cataract Hotel for a traditional High Tea experience.
- Visit Aswan's High Dam and learn about the dam's many purposes, such as controlling flooding and generating power.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 Cairo
- 3 Cairo
- Optional Excursion: Mummies room inside the Egyptian Museum (purchased locally) , $15
- Optional Excursion: Cairo's Old City, Citadel of Saladin, & Khan El Khalili Bazaars , $51
- Optional Excursion: Sound & Light Show at Giza , $41
- 4 Cairo, Pyramids & Sphinx
- Optional Excursion: Panoramic Tour of Downtown Cairo and Dinner , $46
- Optional Excursion: Inner Chamber of the Great Pyramid at Giza (purchased locally) , $25
- 5 Cairo & Luxor
- 6 Luxor, Esna & Edfu
- Optional Excursion: Hot Air Balloon (purchased locally) , $120
- 7 Esna, Edfu & Kom Ombo
- 8 Aswan
- 9 Aswan & Cairo
- Optional Excursion: Abu Simbel , $298
- 10 Cairo/USA
Jordan & Petra Post-Tour Optional Extension
- 10 Cairo, Egypt/Amman & Petra, Jordan
- 11 Petra & Amman
- 12 Amman
- Optional Excursion: Dead Sea & Amman City , $140
- Optional Excursion: Dinner in a local restaurant , $25
- 13 Amman/USA
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Detailed Itinerary
Note: Itinerary touring sequence is subject to change. However, please be assured that all included features will be provided.To see full details, click the button to the right.
Day 1 Depart USA
- Check in for your overnight flight for Cairo
Day 2 Cairo
- Arrive in Cairo and transfer to your hotel
- Enjoy the afternoon at leisure
- Evening walking tour along El Moez Street
- Get to know your fellow travelers during a welcome dinner at a local restaurant
Conrad Cairo, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino or similarDinner
Day 3 Cairo
- Half day morning tour to the Egyptian Museum
- Remainder of the day at leisure
Conrad Cairo, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Cairo, Pyramids & Sphinx
- Tour the Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren
- Remainder of the day at leisure
Conrad Cairo, Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 5 Cairo & Luxor
- Morning flight from Cairo to Luxor
- Embark on your Nile cruise and enjoy lunch aboard
- Tour the East Bank of the Nile and the Temple of Karnak
MS Tulip or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 6 Luxor, Esna & Edfu
- Tour the West Bank of the Nile and the Valley of the Kings via motor coach
- Visit the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Discover the ancient tomb of King Tutankhamun
MS Tulip or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 7 Esna, Edfu & Kom Ombo
- Tour of Edfu including the Temple of Horus
- Sail to Kom Ombo
MS Tulip or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 8 Aswan
- Sail to Aswan and explore this ancient trading hub
- Visit Philae Temple
- Take a tour by felucca ending with High Tea
- Enjoy a festive farewell dinner
MS Tulip or similarBreakfast, lunch & dinner
Day 9 Aswan & Cairo
- Morning at leisure
- Visit Aswan's High Dam and the granite quarries
- Later today, fly to Cairo
Le Meridien Cairo Airport or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 10 Cairo/USA
- Bid farewell to Egypt as you're escorted to the airport for your return flight
- Arrive in the USA later today
Breakfast
Jordan & Petra Post-Tour Optional Extension
Why not take advantage of your already-included international airfare to visit Jordan and the lost city of Petra. You'll return to the U.S. 3 days after the return dates listed.
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Day 10 Cairo, Egypt/Amman & Petra, Jordan
- Morning flight to Amman, the capital of Jordan
- Drive to the lost city of Petra
- En route visit Saint George Church and Mount Nebo
- Remainder of the day at leisure
Hyatt Zaman Hotel & Resort or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 11 Petra & Amman
- Half day guided tour of Petra
- Afternoon return to Amman
Grand Millennium Amman or similarBreakfast
Day 13 Amman/USA
- Early this morning, transfer to the airport as you bid farewell to Amman and board your return flight to the USA via Cairo.
- Your fascinating journey comes to an end as you arrive in the USA later today.
Breakfast
Hotels & Ship
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
Cruise Ship
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
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