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 | ||
| What to Expect | This moderately-paced, escorted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness. 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. | ||
Join us as we return to Egypt to celebrate the land of ancient wonders and modern miracles on our brand new Best of Egypt & Nile Cruise tour. You'll enjoy 10 wonderful days, including airfare from JFK, 4-nights in a 5-star Cairo hotel, 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
- 5-star hotel accommodations in Cairo
- 4 nights aboard a 5-star Nile cruise ship in an outside cabin
- 16 meals: buffet breakfast daily and all meals aboard the cruise
- 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
- Free upgrade to Nile view room at the Conrad Cairo
- Stop at the Egyptian Museum and view ancient treasures
- Marvel at the Sphinx and the Pyramids of Cheops and Chephren
- Tour the East Bank of the Nile and the Temple of Karnak
- Explore the West Bank of the Nile and the Valley of the Kings
- Visit the mortuary Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- See the Temple of Horus
- Take a felucca (Egyptian sailboat) around Elephantine Island
- View Aswan's High Dam and the granite quarries
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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 21 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.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Egypt?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
What should I know about Jordan?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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