Festive King Ramses with Cruise - 13 days

Festive King Ramses with Cruise - 13 days

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Festive King Ramses with Cruise - 13 days

13 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt

Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, Hurghada

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Specialist Group:

Singles Solo

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Medium

Age range:

15-

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Trip Styles:

Cruise

Activities:

Sightseeing, Snorkeling

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Tour Overview

Embark on a 13-day adventure through Egypt with the "Festive King Ramses with Cruise" tour. Begin your journey in Cairo, exploring the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the treasures of King Tut at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Travel to Aswan for a serene boat trip to Philae Temple and enjoy vibrant souqs. Cruise the Nile on a luxurious 5-star cruiser, visiting the Temple of Kom Ombo and the legendary Valley of the Kings in Luxor. Relax on the Red Sea shores in Hurghada, with opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving. This small group tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and relaxation, escorted by an expert Egyptologist guide. Enjoy comfortable accommodations, including 4-5 star hotels and a private sleeper train cabin, with all transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles.

Highlights

  • Hurghada - Relax at the Red Sea, swim and opt to snorkel or scuba dive in the clear coastal waters

  • Cairo - Marvel at the legendary Pyramids of Giza, explore the Necropolis of Saqqara and see King Tut's treasures at the Grand Egyptian Museum

  • Luxor West Bank - Discover exquisite tombs at the Valley of the Kings, see the towering Colossi of Memnon and explore the beautiful Temple of Queen Hatshepsut

  • Luxor - Roam around the colossal Temple of Karnak and take an optional tour of the beautifully illuminated Luxor Temple at night

  • Aswan - Take a leisurely boat trip to Agilika Island to explore romantic Philae Temple and wander around the colourful souqs

  • Nile cruising - Cruise from Aswan to Luxor, spending 3 nights on board a 5 star Nile cruiser

  • Kom Ombo - Visit the Nile side Temple of Kom Ombo

Itinerary

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Day 1: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Welcome to Cairo, Egypt's bustling capital. You will be met at Cairo Airport and transferred to our start hotel. Spend the rest of the day at leisure, or those arriving early may wish to book our Backstreets of Cairo tour which visits lesser known highlights of the capital including Tahrir Square, the hub of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution.





You may also extend your stay in Cairo with our pre or post tour accommodation or [[tour add-ons|121802]] like our [[Alexandria Day Trip|122837]].

Day 2: Pyramids Of Giza

Location: Giza

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Get ready for a memorable day! Today we explore the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the iconic Sphinx at the Giza Plateau. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! A stop will be made at a government supervised papyrus emporium, and then we travel on to explore the sand-strewn tombs and temples of the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, home to the Zhoser’s Step Pyramid.

Day 3: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: overnight train

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cairo - Aswan. This morning we join our guided tour of the incredible new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. This vast 490,000 sq.m complex showcases an astonishing collection of artefacts from nearly every period of ancient Egyptian history. Among the highlights are treasures of King Tutankhamun, with plans for his famous solid gold funerary mask to eventually be showcased here, alongside many items being exhibited for the first time. Later, we make our way to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which remains home to a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Here, we’ll see the well-preserved mummies of Yuya and Thuyu, high-ranking nobles and the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. Some mummies are so well preserved they still have thick locks of hair and visible fingernails. After our excursion, we return to the hotel to enjoy some free time by the pool before boarding our overnight sleeper train to Aswan.

Day 4: Aswan

Location: Aswan

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Aswan - Nile Cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we arrive into Aswan and enjoy a short boat trip to Agilika Island for Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis and rescued under an enormous UNESCO effort in the 1970s to save the temple from the rising waters of the High Dam. Back in Aswan we visit a perfume oil emporium before check-in onboard our Nile Cruiser, which will be home for the next three nights. Later, there is free time to perhaps enjoy some shopping in the colourful souks and markets or simply relax in this attractive town which straddles the River Nile.

Day 5: Abu Simbel

Location: Abu Simbel

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile Cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Aswan - Nile Cruise. Optional early morning drive to Abu Simbel, the famous the rock-cut temple of King Ramses II, the Great Builder. We then return to our 5 star Nile Cruiser which this afternoon will cruise the River Nile to Kom Ombo where we disembark to visit the temple.

Day 6: Nile Cruising

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Luxor - Nile Cruiser

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Nile Cruise - Luxor. Relax, enjoy a swim in the pool and chill out in the sun on deck this morning. Let your troubles melt away as we cruise the River Nile to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. Arriving into Luxor this afternoon the rest of the day is free to explore the city before we spend our final night aboard the cruiser.

Day 7: Luxor

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: 5 star Luxor hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we disembark and check into our 5 star Luxor hotel. The day is free to relax and explore. Tonight, an optional visit is available to the Temple of Luxor – beautifully illuminated at night (book/pay locally).

Day 8: Valley Of The Kings

Location: Luxor

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we discover the West Bank of the Nile and the legendary Valley of the Kings and some its many tombs. Marvel at Colossi of Memnon, the massive stone remains of the Temple of Amenophis III, before exploring the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and surrounding tombs.





After lunch, we visit the Temple of Karnak, a spectacular religious complex built on a gigantic scale, where you get lost wandering around the stone papyrus columns. The rest of the evening is at leisure.

Day 9: Hurghada

Location: Hurghada

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Luxor - Hurghada. Today we drive to the coastal town of Hurghada, which will be our base for the next few days. Hurghada is one of the Red Sea's most popular resorts and it is easy to see why. Hotels and expanded infrastructure provide holidaymakers with excellent aquatic facilities for sail boarding, yachting, deep-sea fishing, SCUBA diving and snorkelling.

Day 10-11: Hurghada

Location: Hurghada

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

The next 2 days are free to explore Hurghada or simply relax. There's is an optional day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkelling, which can be booked locally.





Hurghada’s central location provides a gateway to prime offshore reefs, which are some of the finest in the world. Hurghada also has plenty of restaurants and late night bars for evening entertainment. Just outside Hurghada is an ancient Roman quarry called Mons Porphyrites and Port Safaga – a famously windy place which is ideal for windsurfing.

Day 12: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hurghada - Cairo. This morning we drive to Cairo where the remainder of today is free for you to relax or explore Egypt’s capital at leisure. Or you can opt to join us on a excursion to Khan el Khalili Bazaar, the ideal place for some last minute souvenir shopping.

Day 13: Cairo

Location: Cairo

Accommodation Name: hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Our holiday comes to an end and we bid farewell to our guide and fellow travellers. Included airport departure transfer.





For information about visas, top travel tips and much more, take a look through our travel guide.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4 - 5 star

  • Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners

    Enjoy daily breakfast along with 3 lunches and 3 dinners during your tour.

  • 8 nights 4-5 star hotels, 3 nights aboard 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)

    Stay in 4-5 star hotels for 8 nights and enjoy 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins.

  • 3 days in coastal Hurghada, Red Sea stay - Swim, sun and sand

    Spend 3 days in Hurghada by the Red Sea, perfect for swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying the sand.

  • 1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin)

    Travel overnight from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2-berth sleeper cabin.

  • Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13

    Benefit from airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of the tour.

  • Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada

    Experience guided tours in Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada.

  • Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology

    Be accompanied by a tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.

  • All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

    Enjoy all relevant transfers and transportation in private, modern, air-conditioned vehicles.

What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

    International flights and visa are not included in the tour package.

  • Tip for your tour guide

    Tipping for your tour guide is not included; it is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveller.

  • Entrance Fees

    Entrance fees amounting to USD$100-120 per person, paid in local currency, are not included.

Age Policy

15+ if accompanied by an adult. 15+ for all tours that include a Nile Cruiser. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the Min age is 18 yrs, except 'with teens' tours as life jackets are worn'.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with private modern air-conditioned vehicles, an overnight train from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2-berth sleeper cabin, and a 3-night cruise on a 5-star Nile Cruiser.

Accommodation

Enjoy 8 nights in 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights aboard a luxurious 5-star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins, offering comfort and elegance throughout your journey in Egypt.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes 8 nights in 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins.

  • Is there a guide provided during the tour?

    Yes, the tour is escorted by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.

  • Are airport transfers included in the tour package?

    Yes, airport arrival and departure transfers are included on day 1 and day 13 of the tour.

  • What meals are included in the tour?

    The tour includes breakfast daily, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners.

  • What is the recommended tipping amount for the tour guide?

    It is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveller for the tour guide, though tipping is ultimately a personal gesture.

  • Are entrance fees included in the tour price?

    No, entrance fees are not included and are estimated to be USD$100-120 per person, paid in local currency.

  • What activities are available in Hurghada during the tour?

    In Hurghada, you can relax at the Red Sea, swim, and opt for activities like snorkeling or scuba diving. There is also an optional day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkeling.

  • Is there an option to visit Abu Simbel during the tour?

    Yes, there is an optional early morning drive to visit the rock-cut temple of King Ramses II at Abu Simbel.

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

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