Elegance of the Nile - Royal Suite
Tour Type: Luxury Gold
Brochure Type Luxury Gold Worldwide 2025 v1
See the best of Egypt on this 11-day guided tour. Enjoy an afternoon in Cairo before joining an Egyptologist for an exclusive visit to the Pyramids of Giza, where you'll walk inside one of its caverns and see the Sphinx. At the Egyptian Museum, gaze upon priceless treasures taken from the tomb of the country's most famous pharaoh, Tutankhamun. See the Temple of Luxor during a VIP, after-hours visit, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site free from other tour groups. See the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun is buried. Choose to sail the Nile on a felucca, a traditional wooden boat, or visit Aswan Market for a shopping spree. Sip on tea at the Cataract Hotel, where Winston Churchill once dined. And visit the Esna Temple, a striking waterfront structure.The Activity Level of this tour is Leisurely, meaning there is 1 to 2 miles of walking per day on primarily flat surfaces with some stairs.
Additional Included Highlights
Brochure Type Luxury Gold Worldwide 2025 v1
See the best of Egypt on this 11-day guided tour. Enjoy an afternoon in Cairo before joining an Egyptologist for an exclusive visit to the Pyramids of Giza, where you'll walk inside one of its caverns and see the Sphinx. At the Egyptian Museum, gaze upon priceless treasures taken from the tomb of the country's most famous pharaoh, Tutankhamun. See the Temple of Luxor during a VIP, after-hours visit, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site free from other tour groups. See the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun is buried. Choose to sail the Nile on a felucca, a traditional wooden boat, or visit Aswan Market for a shopping spree. Sip on tea at the Cataract Hotel, where Winston Churchill once dined. And visit the Esna Temple, a striking waterfront structure.The Activity Level of this tour is Leisurely, meaning there is 1 to 2 miles of walking per day on primarily flat surfaces with some stairs.
Additional Included Highlights
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
- Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
- 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.
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
- Included at all hotels.
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.
- 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 reques
- 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
- 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 vesse
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 10 Breakfast (B)
- 7 Dinner (D)
- 7 Lunch (L)
- 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.
- Luxor Visit a family home and witness the making of authentic Egyptian sun bread.
- 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
- 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 organization provides a hub of support and comfort for ove
- 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 t
- 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 ar
- 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 t
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 honor of Sobek and the identical temple made for Horus, the falcon-headed god.
- 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
- 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 honor his much-respected King, whom it is named after.
- Temple of Philae Watch in wonder as the Temple of Philae is brought to life against the night sky by a mesmerizing presentation of sound and light.
- 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.
- 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 mos
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 vesse
- 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.
- 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.
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- Tour Operator
- Luxury Gold by Insight
- Offer
- Offer valid through 12/31/2024
- Duration
- 11 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Cairo | Cairo at Leisure: Your private chauffeur awaits to take you to Cairo's five-star Mena House Hotel. Conclude your day toasting to your Egypt luxury tour. Accommodations: Mena House Hotel, Giza. |
| Day 2 | Cairo | Giza Sightseeing: 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. Accommodations: Mena House Hotel, Giza. |
| Day 3 | Karnak | Join your Cruise in Luxor: 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. Accommodations: River Tosca. |
| Day 4 | Luxor | The Temple of Hathor and Luxor Cruise: 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. Accommodations: River Tosca. |
| Day 5 | Luxor | The West Bank and Valley of the Kings: 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 savor over Egyptian tea. Tonight, join a galabeya party. Accommodations: River Tosca. |
| Day 6 | Aswan | A Felucca Around Kitchener's Island: 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. Accommodations: River Tosca. |
| Day 7 | Philae Island | Aswan and High Dam: Marvel at the Aswan High Dam, ancient Granite Quarries and the Philae temple complex. Tonight, dine on Egyptian classics before a mesmerizing Sound and Light Show in Philae Temple. Accommodations: River Tosca. |
| Day 8 | Edfu | Relax upon the Nile Relaxed Start: 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. Accommodations: River Tosca. |
| Day 9 | Luxor | From Esna to Luxor Relaxed Start: A local historian unveils Egypt's treasures at Esna Temple before you set sail to Luxor. Enjoy your last evening aboard the River Tosca. Accommodations: River Tosca. |
| Day 10 | Cairo | Luxor to Cairo: 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. Accommodations: Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at the First Residence. |
| Day 11 | Cairo | Depart Cairo: Your luxury tour from Cairo ends in style with a private transfer to Cairo Airport. Accommodations: |
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