Jewels of Egypt

Starts in
Cairo
Duration
8 Days
Price from
Route
Cairo, Kom Ombo

Discover ancient monuments, magnificent temples and 5,000 years of Egyptian culture. Unravel the secrets of Egypt’s past, delve into the sands of time and explore the center of civilization along the River Nile. Embark on a leisurely cruise on the Nile aboard a luxury cruise ship, such as Movenpick or similar, between Luxor and Aswan, visiting the myriad of fascinating and ancient sites along the way.

Details of the tour: 8 day/7 night package featuring Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Edfu, Esna and Kom Ombo. This program includes accommodation in Deluxe hotels, daily breakfast, a 4-night Nile River cruise, a Captain’s cocktail reception, and a Nubian or Belly Dance show on board.

Includes

  • Accommodations as per itinerary
  • Meals as per itinerary; breakfast (B), lunch (L), dinner (D)
  • Sightseeing: per itinerary
  • Entrance fees as per itinerary
  • Keytours 24-hour emergency assistance telephone line

Excludes

  • Items of a personal nature
  • All other items not mentioned as included
  • Domestic flights; please inquire with your Keytours travel consultant
  • Transfers not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Select alcoholic drinks as per itinerary

Itinerary

Day

1

Cairo – Arrival

Deluxe Class: Conrad Cairo or similar accommodations

Upon arrival, you will be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel.

Day

2

Discover Cairo

Deluxe Class: Conrad Cairo or similar accommodations

Today, enjoy a full-tour visiting the Pyramids of Giza and the Egyptian Museum. (B)

Day

3

Cairo – Luxor – Nile Cruise

Cruise Line: Movenpick Royal Lily or similar cruises

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Cairo airport for your flight to Luxor (ticket included for air & land program only). Upon arrival, your guide will meet you for your tour visiting the East Bank of Luxor where you will see the Karnak and Luxor Temples. After the visits, you will be transferred to your Nile Cruise ship for a three-night sailing. (B,L,D)

Day

4

Luxor – Esna – Edfu

Cruise Line: Movenpick Royal Lily or similar cruises

Today, continue touring the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut. After the visits, your Nile Cruise will start sailing towards Esna and cross the lock to sail to Edfu. Tonight, enjoy a Captain's Cocktail Reception. (B,L,D)

Day

5

Edfu – Kom Ombo – Aswan

Cruise Line: Movenpick Royal Lily or similar cruises

Today, visit the Temple of Horus, one of the most complete architectures in Egypt, dedicated to the God Horus, son of Osiris. After lunch, cruise to Kom Ombo to tour the temple shared by the two Gods Sobek and Haeroris. Continue sailing to Aswan. (B,L,D)

Day

6

Discover Aswan

Cruise Line: Movenpick Royal Lily or similar cruises

Today, visit the Temple of Philae, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. In the late afternoon, enjoy sailing on a Felucca boat on the Nile around Kitchener Island. In the evening, enjoy a Nubian Show (or a Belly Dance Show) aboard your cruise ship. (B,L,D)

Day

7

Disembark Cruise – Aswan – Cairo

Deluxe Class: CONRAD CAIRO or similar accommodations

After breakfast, disembark from your ship. You will be transferred to the Aswan airport for your flight to Cairo (ticket included for air & land program only). Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. (B)

Day

8

Cairo – Return

After breakfast, you will be transferred to the Cairo airport for your return flight home. (B)

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