What to expect
Cairo's Treasures
Visit the Sphinx & Great Pyramids of Giza
Iconic Monuments
Experience the ‘Land of the Pharaohs'
7-Night Nile Cruise
Travel along the world's longest river
Archaeological Marvels
Visit the Valley of the Kings
About this trip...
It’s impossible to look at this itinerary without a sense of awe and anticipation. Solo travellers - brace yourself for a journey back in time, thousands of years, to the sights that give the historians and archaeologists goosebumps. From the Great Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx, to the ‘Land of the Pharaohs’ and the ‘Valley of the Kings’, this escorted group tour to Egypt is one jaw-dropping moment after another. With our much-loved Tour Leader escorting you throughout, you’ll temple gaze from the River Nile, tread the desert sands and spend Arabian nights soaking up a place culture is in abundance. Test your taste for adventure with this trip of a lifetime!
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What's this?What's included?
Return flights & transfers-
Airport taxes and charges
2 nights at hotel in Cairo double/twin room for single use with breakfast-
7 nights Cruise main deck twin/double cabin for single use on a full board basis
Farewell dinner in Cairo
Welcome drink & Information Meeting
Guided tour in Cairo of the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and new Grand Egyptian museum. Lunch during the tour is included-
Guided tours along the Nile: Temple of Karnak & Temple of Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon, Temple of the Crocodile God Sobek at Komombo, Temple of Isis (Philae) in Aswan, View of the High dam in Aswan, Felucca ride (sail boat) in Aswan
Accompanying Egyptian Specialist Solos Tour Leader
Fully Financially Protected
What's extra:
- Insurance click here
- Egyptian visa – currently $25
- Drinks & tips
Itinerary
- London – Luxor
- Luxor - Edfu
- Edfu - Aswan
- Aswan
- Aswan
- Aswan - Edfu
- Luxor
- Luxor - Cairo
- Cairo
- Cairo - London
What you’ll be doing
Day One: Arrival Day
Welcome to amazing Egypt! Upon arrival at Luxor Airport, we’ll proceed through immigration, collect our luggage and transfer to our ship on the Nile.
- Overnight in Luxor
- Four-star Jaz Helio Nile Cruise or similar
- Light Dinner Included
Day Two: Luxor - Edfu
We will begin our sightseeing of some of the amazing West Bank sites of Luxor, including the Valley of the Kings, Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon, we sail to Edfu via the Esna Lock.
- Overnight in Edfu
- Four-star Jaz Helio Nile Cruise or similar
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Three: Edfu - Aswan
This morning, we sail the Nile from Edfu to Kom Ombo. In the afternoon, we visit the temple of the Crocodile God Sobek, known as the Temple of Kom Ombo - dedicated to falcon and crocodile Gods. After the visit we will continue sailing to Aswan.
- Overnight in Aswan
- Four-star Jaz Helio Nile Cruise or similar
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Four: Aswan
This morning, we have free time to explore the city of Aswan or book one of our optional tours. In the afternoon, we sail on a felucca boat. Feluccas are simple, traditional Egyptian sailboats that have been sailing on the mighty Nile since ancient times.
- Overnight in Aswan
- Four-star Jaz Helio Nile Cruise or similar
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Five: Aswan
This morning is at leisure, or you can take an optional tour to Abu Simbel by land.
- Overnight in Aswan
- Four-star Jaz Helio Nile Cruise or similar
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Six: Aswan - Edfu
Today, we visit the Temple of Isis (Philae) and enjoy the view of the High Dam in Aswan. In the afternoon, we sail back to Luxor via Edfu & the Esna Lock.
- Overnight in Edfu
- Four-star Jaz Helio Nile Cruise or similar
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Seven: Luxor
Today is at leisure as we sail back to Luxor.
- Overnight in Luxor
- Four-star Jaz Helio Nile Cruise or similar
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Included
Day Eight: Luxor - Cairo
We check-out after breakfast and begin an early visit to the East Bank of Luxor, including the wonderful Temple of Luxor with its giant columns, Avenue of Sphinxes and the enormous complex of Karnak, as seen in ‘The Spy Who Loved Me’ amongst many other films. In the afternoon, we transfer to Luxor Airport for our afternoon flight to Cairo.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Four-star Jaz Pyraminds Cairo Hotel (or similar)
- Breakfast Included
Day Nine: Cairo
We have an early breakfast before we start the tour of the Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and the Grand Egyptian Museum. The Giza Pyramids, built to endure an eternity, have done just that. The monumental tombs are relics of Egypt’s Old Kingdom era and were constructed some 4,600 years ago. The Sphinx is a limestone statue of a reclining sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human. It stands on the Giza Plateau on the west bank of the Nile in Giza. In the afternoon, we return to our hotel to freshen up before our farewell dinner.
- Overnight in Cairo
- Four-star Jaz Pyraminds Cairo Hotel (or similar)
- Breakfast & Dinner Included
Day Ten: Departure Day
Today we have a free day to explore more of Cairo with optional trips offered locally. We then transfer to Cairo Airport for our onward flight.
- Breakfast Included
Accommodation
Four-star Jaz Helio-Corsini (Or similar)
All boats have 40 air-conditioned comfortable cabins on board. Sit back and relax as you enjoy the service and the views on board.
Facilities include
Extensive facilities to enjoy when we are not out sightseeing include a bar and lounge, restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, sun deck with swimming pool, gym, sauna, gift shop, laundry service (charges will apply for some services). There is limited speed WIFI on the ship.
Room includes
Our outside cabins are located on the main deck and all feature private facilities with hairdryer, air-conditioning, satellite TV, mini bar (extra charges apply) and safe. For light sleepers - it’s highly recommended to bring ear plugs with you. Higher Deck cabins are also available - please note higher deck supplements will guarantee you a higher deck should higher deck cabins not be auto allocated.
4* Jaz Pyramids Resort Cairo (or similar)
Our hotel is located in the Giza area of Cairo, close to the pyramids.
Facilities include
At the hotel you can enjoy the outdoor swimming pool, 2 restaurants, 2 bars, Spa and fitness centre. WIFI is available throughout.
Room includes
All rooms feature private bathroom and comfortable furnishings. Every room is fitted with air conditioning, hairdryer, mini bar and a flat-screen TV.
Dates & Prices
Essential Information
Passports and visas
Visas
British passport holders travelling to Egypt normally need a visa.
Visa on Arrival (recommended)
You can get a visa on arrival by payment in Sterling, US Dollars or Euros; the visa fee is US$25 at approved bank kiosks within airport arrival halls, before reaching immigration counters. Visas granted on arrival are valid for a maximum of 30 days. There’s no need to buy a visa from an agent. In many cases agents will charge more than US$25 for a visa. If you’re harassed by an agent, report the incident to the tourist police in the airport terminal.
You may also get a visa from an Egyptian Consulate outside of Egypt before you travel. British nationals travelling to Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba and Taba resorts for up to 15 days receive a free entry permission stamp upon arrival. If you intend to travel out of these areas or stay longer than 15 days, you must get a visa. If you have travelled to one of the South Sinai Red Sea resorts, entered without a visa and your plans have changed, you can normally purchase a visa at Sharm el Sheikh Airport to allow you to travel elsewhere.
Applications for visa extensions should be made at Egyptian Passport and Immigration Offices. You may have difficulties leaving Egypt with an out of date visa. You will not normally be allowed to leave without paying a fine if your visa is out of date by more than 14 days. For further information and enquiries, contact the Egyptian Consulate in London. Your specific passport and visa requirements, and other immigration requirements are your sole responsibility and you should confirm these with the relevant embassies and/or consulates of the countries in which you are planning to travel.
Visa Online You can get a visa online at Visa2Egypt. Tourist visas granted using the e-visa system are valid for a maximum of 3 months.
The contact details of your host are as follows: Host name - Corsini Travel Host phone number - 00 202 33777073 Host fax number - 00 202 33777073 Host email - temostar@hotmail.com Host address - 20B Hadayek El Ehram Street, Giza, Cairo
Passport validity Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of entry into Egypt.
Transfer time
The transfer time for the main tour between Luxor Airport and the ship is approximately 20 minutes, depending on the traffic.
Currency
Egyptian Pound
Some shops accept credit cards or Sterling for larger purchases. There is a surcharge in most places for using a credit card of 3% to 5%, throughout Egypt. In the bazaars, and smaller shops, dollars or Egyptian pounds cash will only be taken.
For ease we recommend that you pay by cash for any optional excursions. Credit cards are NOT accepted.
US dollars, Sterling and Egyptian pounds can be used at the Duty Free shop. We also recommend you bring with you a good amount of cash Sterling as cash point machines are not easy to find especially during the Nile Cruise. Cash money can be easily exchanged to Egyptian pounds in Egypt and you get a better exchange for the sterling in Egypt. You can pay cash (any currency) or by card on board.
We recommend that when travelling to Egypt you call your bank or credit card company to inform them of your trip so they do not block your cards.
Gratuities
There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. To give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below.
Your Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual. We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides, porters, and hotel staff of approximately £50.00 per person. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip.
Included programme
A sightseeing programme is included in your touring package. Please bring with you wired earphones if available to use with Tour guide system provided when needed.
Please note
A reasonable level of fitness/mobility is required as we include plenty of sightseeing/travelling, some with early starts.
The order of the itinerary and events and ship and hotel may be subject to change.
Dress code
The dress code is casual. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended.
Optional Excursions
All information about the optional tours will be given during welcome meeting.
An example of excursions.
- Abu Simbel by land - currently £110
- Balloon Ride - currently £110
- Aswan Bird watching and nature adventure £35
- The Pyramid of Saqqara & Nobel tomb £35
