Elegance of the Nile - Royal Suite
Elegance of the Nile - Royal Suite
Elegance of the Nile - Royal Suite
11 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Aswan
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Tour code:
N945PRM26
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a luxurious journey through Egypt with the "Elegance of the Nile - Royal Suite" tour. This exquisite river cruise offers a blend of cultural exploration and relaxation, starting in Cairo and taking you through the heart of ancient Egypt. Experience the grandeur of the Pyramids, the mystique of the Valley of the Kings, and the vibrant life of Aswan's markets. Enjoy personalized activities such as yoga on the sundeck, a felucca sail around Kitchener's Island, and a cocktail demonstration on the Nile. Stay in opulent accommodations like the Mena House Hotel and the River Tosca, with seamless transportation and expert guidance throughout. Delight in exceptional dining experiences, including a traditional Egyptian dinner and afternoon tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel. This tour not only immerses you in Egypt's rich history but also supports local communities through meaningful interactions, making it a journey of both discovery and impact.
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Luxor: Meet the boat captain in his engine cabin and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.
- Luxor: While cruising participate in a relaxing yoga class on the sundeck as you pass by Luxor temples.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Kitchener's Island: Cruise on the Nile in an elegant wooden felucca as the winds ease you around the botanical vistas of Kitchener's Island. Admire the lush greenery of the Island of Plants as your drift through the afternoon aboard your traditional vessel.
- Aswan: Visit the lively Aswan Market and shop for local products. Traders sell a wide variety of Egyptian and African goods such as dried hibiscus flowers, Ancient Egyptian souvenirs, spices and carpets.
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Kom Ombo: Learn about the roles of powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist, including famous leaders such as Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshpsut and Nefertiti.
- Kom Ombo: Relax on the sundeck for a cocktail demonstration and sample a delicious drink made from local herbs and ingredients, some of which have been used since the time of the pharaohs such as Sugar Cane Juice and Roselle.
Make Travel Matter
Aswan: In Aswan, meet the women of a local women-owned co-operative whose mission is to support vulnerable women from the local villages to learn new skills and become financially independent. The organisation provides a hub of support and comfort for over 300 women who may live in poverty or suffer from loneliness and want to become financially independent. Thanks to their newly learnt skills, the women are now able to provide the main source of income for their family. The co-op also strives to reduce waste with a secondary mission to ensure a garbage-free world by using waste and natural material like bamboo or palm trees to create fine handicrafts. This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality.
Exceptional Dining
Luxor: Visit a family home and witness the making of authentic Egyptian sun bread.
: Don your finest traditional Nile Valley galabeya for a night of dancing and games on the river. Enjoy a relaxed Egyptian dinner and take the opportunity to unwind and spend an informal evening with your Travel Concierge and cruise companions.
Aswan: Enjoy afternoon tea on the shaded terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel as you gaze over the waters of the Nile River. Soak up the afternoon as Winston Churchill, Princess Diana, and Agatha Christie have done before you.
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo At Leisure
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Your private chauffeur awaits to take you to Cairo’s five-star Mena House Hotel. Conclude your day toasting to your Egypt luxury tour.
Day 2: Giza Sightseeing
Location: Giza
Accommodation Name: Mena House Hotel, Giza.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey into the ancient world with your Egyptologist. Step up close to the Pyramid of King Zoser, the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.
Day 3: Join Your Cruise In Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Delve into Egypt’s history in Karnak. Stroll the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Board the River Tosca for your luxury Nile cruise.
Day 4: The Temple Of Hathor And Luxor Cruise
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the Temple of Hathor. Join a yoga class or meet the River Tosca's Captain. Visit the Temple of Luxor for an after-hours VIP tour.
Day 5: The West Bank And Valley Of The Kings
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Venture to the Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. Watch a local family bake traditional sun bread which you’ll savour over Egyptian tea. Tonight, join a galabeya party.
Day 6: A Felucca Around Kitchener’S Island
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the double-temple of Kom Ombo. Enjoy a private sail around Kitchener's Island or shop Aswan Market. Meet the ladies behind the local women’s co-op on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Sit down for afternoon tea at the famous Old Cataract Hotel before tonight’s Nubian performance.
Day 7: Aswan And High Dam
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Marvel at the Aswan High Dam, ancient Granite Quarries and the Philae temple complex. Tonight, dine on Egyptian classics before a mesmerising Sound and Light Show in Philae Temple.
Day 8: Relax Upon The Nile Relaxed Start
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Relish a relaxing morning on board or opt to view Abu Simbel’s fabulous temples. Learn about the powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist or how to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail.
Day 9: From Esna To Luxor Relaxed Start
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: River Tosca.
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A local historian unveils Egypt’s treasures at Esna Temple before you set sail to Luxor. Enjoy your last evening aboard the River Tosca.
Day 10: Luxor To Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence.
Meals Included: Breakfast
Visit the Alabaster Mosque and the Citadel of Salah El-Din. Tempt your senses at Khan El Khalili bazaar and view treasures recovered from the Tomb of Tutankhamun at the Old Egyptian Museum.
Day 11: Depart Cairo
Location: Cairo
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your luxury tour from Cairo ends in style with a private transfer to Cairo Airport.
What's Included
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Seamless Transportation
Enjoy seamless transportation with private chauffeurs, luxury Nile cruise on the River Tosca, and included transfers on your journey start and end dates.
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Luxury Accommodation
Experience luxury at the Mena House Hotel in Giza and the deluxe all-suite River Tosca for your Nile cruise, featuring spacious suites with marble bathrooms and a sun deck with a pool and shaded cabanas.
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Dining Summary
10 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, and 7 Dinners are included.
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Personal Assistance
Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey with a Travel Concierge ensuring every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
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Local Expert Guides
In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
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Hotel Taxes and Tips
Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
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Complimentary WiFi
Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
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Transfers
Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold.
What's Not Included
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Optional Activities
Optional activities such as viewing Abu Simbel’s temples are not included.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
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International Flights
International flights to and from Cairo are not included.
Mode of Transport
Enjoy seamless transportation with private chauffeurs, luxury Nile cruise on the River Tosca, and included transfers on your journey start and end dates.
Accommodation
Experience luxury at the Mena House Hotel in Giza and the deluxe all-suite River Tosca for your Nile cruise, featuring spacious suites with marble bathrooms and a sun deck with a pool and shaded cabanas.
Dining Summary
10 Breakfast (B)7 Lunch (L)7 Dinner (D)
Additional Included Highlights
Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.Included at all hotels.Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Curated Experiences
Luxor: Approach the Temple of Luxor along the Avenue of Sphinxes and see the ancient stones on your special after-hours visit. Look to the top of the remaining Pylon of Ramses II and step into the ancient monument.
Magnificent Stays
Cairo: For the ultimate in luxury and refinement, set sail onboard the deluxe all-suite River Tosca. Experience old world elegance blended with modern amenities and comfort. The spacious suites are tastefully designed with marble bathrooms. Outside on the sun deck, the pool and shaded cabanas offer an oasis of calm to relax and enjoy the ever-changing scenery.
Passport Moments
Giza: Join your Egyptologist to explore the impressive city of Giza, where you meet the enigmatic Sphinx and proceed deep inside one of the Pyramids. Admire the hieroglyphs etched on the walls and the covert chambers where great pharaohs met their gods.Saqqara Necropolis: Accompany your Egyptologist to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the first pyramid that the Egyptians built, more than 4,700 years ago. It was designed by the architect, Imhotep, to honour his much-respected King, whom it is named after.Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man. The most important place of worship in Egypt for nearly 800 years, Karnak is an extraordinary sight, presided over by the archaeologically magnificent Temple of Amun.Dendera: Visit the magnificent Temple of Hathor, one of the best preserved temples in all Egypt. Explore the complex to see rare images of Cleopatra VII and Caesarian and witness the Dendera Light, which some historians believe depicts an ancient electric lightbulb.West Bank: Pause to view the spectacular Colossi of Memnon. These enormous twin statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III sit 60 feet above the plain and dominate the landscape with their 720-tonne masses. Gaze upon the breathtaking scene they create.Valley of the Kings: Venture to the Necropolis with your Egyptologist and discover the resting place of many Pharaohs. See the royal tombs and visit the Temple of Hatshepsut with its pillared porticoes and vibrant reliefs, making it one of the world’s most striking architectural masterpieces.Valley of the Kings: Follow in the footsteps of the Pharaohs as you walk into the Valley of the Kings and explore the magnificent burial chambers of Egypt’s ancient rulers.Kom Ombo: Arrive at Kom Ombo on the banks of the Nile, a unique double temple that is dedicated to two gods. See the mummified crocodiles that were in honour of Sobek and the identical temple made for Horus, the falcon-headed god.Aswan: Marvel at the monumental engineering of Egypt, ancient and modern. See the 3500-year-old unfinished obelisk of Hatshepsut, an unrivaled example of the advanced construction of the Pharaohs, and take in the Aswan High Dam, responsible for creating the enormous Lake Nasser.Philae Island: Cross the Nile by motorboat and visit the immaculately preserved Philae temple complex. Walk amidst the ancient columns of this Nubian monument site, rescued from devastation by UNESCO when it was moved stone by stone from the flood plains of the Aswan High Dam.Temple of Philae: Watch in wonder as the Temple of Philae is brought to life against the night sky by a mesmerising presentation of sound and light.Esna: Visit the well preserved Esna Temple, dedicated to the god of creation, the ram-headed Khnum. Parts of the temple were built during different eras and it appears this was the first shrine built during the reign of Thuthmosis III.Cairo: Go sightseeing with your Travel Concierge to visit the medieval citadel and Muhammed Ali Pasha's distinctive Alabaster Mosque. Then venture into the dazzling Khan El Halili bazaar, where stained glass lamps sit alongside handmade carpets and the aroma of traditional spices fills the air.Cairo: Walk through the Egyptian Museum in the company of your Travel Concierge, a knowledgeable Egyptologist, who will guide you through the most extensive collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the world, including the priceless ancient treasures from the Tomb of Tutankhamun.
Personalise your day
Luxor: Meet the boat captain in his engine cabin and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.Luxor: While cruising participate in a relaxing yoga class on the sundeck as you pass by Luxor temples.Kitchener's Island: Cruise on the Nile in an elegant wooden felucca as the winds ease you around the botanical vistas of Kitchener's Island. Admire the lush greenery of the Island of Plants as your drift through the afternoon aboard your traditional vessel.Aswan: Visit the lively Aswan Market and shop for local products. Traders sell a wide variety of Egyptian and African goods such as dried hibiscus flowers, Ancient Egyptian souvenirs, spices and carpets.Kom Ombo: Learn about the roles of powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist, including famous leaders such as Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshpsut and Nefertiti.Kom Ombo: Relax on the sundeck for a cocktail demonstration and sample a delicious drink made from local herbs and ingredients, some of which have been used since the time of the pharaohs such as Sugar Cane Juice and Roselle.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are included in the Elegance of the Nile tour?
The tour includes unique experiences such as meeting the boat captain in Luxor to learn about sailing the Nile, participating in a yoga class on the sundeck while cruising past Luxor temples, and enjoying a private sail around Kitchener's Island on a traditional felucca. Additionally, there is a visit to a local women's co-operative in Aswan, a cocktail demonstration on the sundeck at Kom Ombo, and an after-hours VIP tour of the Temple of Luxor.
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What cultural activities can I participate in during the tour?
During the tour, you can participate in cultural activities such as visiting the lively Aswan Market to shop for local products, attending a galabeya party on the River Tosca, and enjoying a Nubian performance. You will also have the opportunity to learn about the roles of powerful women in Egypt's history from an Egyptologist.
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How does the tour support local communities?
The tour supports local communities through a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Aswan, where you meet the women of a local women-owned co-operative. This organization supports vulnerable women from local villages by teaching them new skills to become financially independent and strives to reduce waste by using natural materials to create handicrafts.
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What dining experiences are offered on the tour?
The tour offers exceptional dining experiences such as visiting a family home in Luxor to witness the making of authentic Egyptian sun bread, enjoying afternoon tea on the shaded terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel in Aswan, and dining on Egyptian classics before a Sound and Light Show at Philae Temple. There is also a relaxed Egyptian dinner with a night of dancing and games on the river.
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What are the accommodation options during the tour?
Accommodation options during the tour include luxury stays at the Mena House Hotel in Giza and the deluxe all-suite River Tosca for the Nile cruise. The River Tosca features spacious suites with marble bathrooms and a sun deck with a pool and shaded cabanas.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Absolutely! We are very selective in who we work with and choose to only use hotels that take the health and well-being of our guests as seriously as we do and agree to meet expected guidelines and specifications. We only work with establishments that we are confident will consistently adhere to our standards.
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Which countries does Luxury Gold visit?
We offer incredible luxury trips in Europe, North America, South America, Hawaii, South-East Asia, the Indian sub-continent (including India, Nepal, Bhutan and Sri Lanka), Australia and New Zealand.
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What other modes of transport does Luxury Gold use?
A Luxury Gold tour will include touring on high-speed trains, alpine cable cars, hydrofoils, river cruisers and horse-drawn carriages, in addition to our high-deck luxury coaches with extra legroom.
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Who travels with Luxury Gold?
We are delighted to welcome guests who have a shared love of travel, adventure, entertainment and exploration. A mix of solo travellers, couples, and groups of friends and family join us from all over the English-speaking world.
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Working closely together with your Travelling Concierge, the Well-Being Director* will help make sure all necessary protocols are followed to ensure the health and wellbeing of all our guests. This includes our enhanced screening and hygiene protocols, complying with distancing and other requirements set by government authorities. They are also there to support our guests & answer any questions.
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