Cairo & Alexandria Escape with 3- night Nile cruise
Cairo & Alexandria Escape with 3- night Nile cruise
Cairo & Alexandria Escape with 3- night Nile cruise
11 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Alexandria, Aswan, Luxor
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Tour code:
KQLX-2025
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Egypt with the "Cairo & Alexandria Escape with 3-night Nile cruise." This tour offers a perfect blend of ancient wonders and modern luxury, starting with guided sightseeing in Cairo, where you'll explore the Egyptian Museum and marvel at the Sphinx and Great Pyramids in Giza. Discover the rich history of Alexandria with visits to the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, and the Bibliotheca Alexandrina. Experience the spiritual serenity of a Coptic Monastery in Wadi El Natrun. The highlight of your adventure is a 3-night Nile cruise, featuring guided tours of the Temple of Horus in Edfu, the Temple of Karnak in Luxor, and the twin temples of Kom Ombo. Enjoy first-class accommodations and meals throughout your journey, with internal flights ensuring seamless travel between destinations. This tour promises an immersive experience into the heart of Egypt's timeless allure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive In Cairo,Egypt
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Meals Included: Dinner
At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel.
Day 2: Cairo. Excursion To Giza
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Hyatt Regency Cairo West
Meals Included: Breakfast
CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA Secrets of the Sphinx CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes the Egyptian Museum.GIZA Take pictures of the Sphinx and of the Great Pyramids. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & MYSTERY Get up close and personal with The Pyramids of Giza - one of the World’s Seven Wonders. Ponder the enigmatic secrets of the Sphinx and the Great Pyramid of Giza. Marvel at the massive monument of Cheops, the most colossal pyramid ever built with an original height of 496 feet.
Day 3: Cairo,Wadi El Natrun,Alexandria
Location: Alexandria
Accommodation Name: Hilton Alexandria Corniche
Meals Included: Breakfast
CAIRO–WADI EL NATRUN–ALEXANDRIA The Mediterranean Pearl WADI EL NATRUN [LF] Visit a Coptic Monastery.ALEXANDRIA Free time to explore the city at your own pace. (B) 137 mi / 220 kmLOCAL FAVORITE CULTURE & TRADITIONS In Arabic, Wadi El Natrum means “Valley of Nitrates,” due to the presence of eight different lakes containing nitrates in the surrounding area. In Coptic, the region is also known as Shi-Hyt, which can be translated as “balance of the heart” or “measure of hearts.” The monasteries of Wadi el-Natrun are the source of indispensable data for the study of the Coptic heritage, and especially for Coptic literature, art, and architecture.
Day 4: Alexandria
Location: Alexandria
Accommodation Name: Hilton Alexandria Corniche
Meals Included: Breakfast
ALEXANDRIA Feel like royality in the Montazah gardens ALEXANDRIA Guided sightseeing includes the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, that commemorates the ancient Library of Alexandria, and the 15th-century Qaitbay Citadel. Visit the Montazah Garden. (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHT HISTORY & CULTURE Originally founded by Alexander the Great, Alexandria was once one of the wealthiest cities in the world and the Montazah Palace gardens are a true testimony of this wealth. Designed to be a place of relaxation and recreation for the Khedive and his guests are filled with flowers, trees and shrubs.
Day 5: Alexandria,Wadi El Natrun,Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Tower & Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
ALEXANDRIA–WADI EL NATRUN–CAIRO A Drive Through the Red Land Drive through the El Beheira desert.CAIRO Dinner at your hotel. (B,D) 155 mi / 250 kmTOUR HIGHLIGHT LEGENDARY LANDSCAPES In ancient times, the Egyptians called the desert the "red land," distinguishing it from the flood plain around the Nile River, called the "black land". These reflect the fact that the desert sands have a reddish hue and the land around the Nile turned black when the annual flood waters receded. Over thousands of years, the Nile River evolved into its present shape, surrounded by the Eastern and Western deserts.
Day 6: Cairo,Aswan (Embarkation)
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CAIRO–ASWAN (EMBARKATION) The Inspiration of Isis CAIRO Fly to AswanASWAN Embarkation and lunch on board. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHT ANCIENT WONDERS The temple at Philae honors the deity Isis—goddess of the moon, health, and fertility, as well as the gods of Horus and Osiris. Learn how in the early 1970s, after the inauguration of the Aswan High Dam, raging floods risked the submersion of Philae. The rescue of these Nubian monuments is thanks to the joint effort between the Egyptian government and UNESCO, who then moved the sanctuary to higher ground. How did they do it? They dismantled the structures into 40,000 blocks and transferred them brick by brick to their new home, Agilkia Island.
Day 7: Cruising: Aswan,Kom Ombo,Edfu
Location: Aswan
Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CRUISING: ASWAN–KOM OMBO–EDFU Egyptian Gods & Gowns Free time this morningKOM OMBO Guided walking tour includes the Temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTLEGENDS & LORE Explore captivating Kom Ombo with a walking tour of its bluff-top twin temples. Gaze at the spellbinding temples dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek-Ra and the falcon god Horus.
Day 8: Cruising: Edfu,Esna,Luxor
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Cruise Ship
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
CRUISING: EDFU–ESNA–LUXOR Legendary Luxor EDFU Visit the Temple of HorusLUXOR Visit the Temple. (B,L,D)TOUR HIGHLIGHTOF GODS AND PILGRIMAGES Step back in time and wander through the magnificent temple dedicated to Horus, one of the most important gods in Ancient Egypt. Learn how this became the setting for many important festivals which resulted in huge pilgrimages. With time the temple suffered the elements and got buried underneath the sand where it remained until 1860!
Day 9: Luxor (Disembarkation)
Location: Luxor
Accommodation Name: Sonesta St. George Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
LUXOR (DISEMBARKATION) Palace of Life LUXOR Disembarkation. Visit the Temple of Karnak. Free time this afternoon (B)TOUR HIGHLIGHTPHARAONIC LIVES Known as Ipet-Isu by the ancient Egyptians which means “The Most Select of Places” and built over 2000 years, for some uneducated ancient Egyptians the temple of Karnak was the place of gods. Dozens of pharaohs added their own constructions to this site making this one of the most impressive open- air museums in the world.
Day 10: Luxor,Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Tower & Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast
LUXOR–CAIRO Cairo Bound LUXOR Morning at leisure. Fly to Cairo. CAIRO Free time this afternoon. (B)FREE TIME TIPSEXPLORE MORE Join an optional excursion to the Valley of the Kings and Valley of the Queens on the West Bank of the Nile where generations of pharaohs and nobles were entombed in cliffside crypts. See where 62 royal tombs have thus far been discovered, of which one was virtually intact—the splendid tomb of Tutankhamun discovered in 1922.
Day 11: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: Sonesta Tower & Casino
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
Accommodation in Cairo at Hyatt Regency Cairo West, in Alexandria at Hilton Alexandria Corniche, in Cairo at Sonesta Tower & Casino, and in Luxor at Sonesta St. George Hotel.
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Meals
Meals included as per itinerary: breakfast, lunch, and dinner on various days.
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Guided Sightseeing
Guided sightseeing in Cairo, Giza, and Alexandria including visits to the Egyptian Museum, the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Qaitbay Citadel.
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Nile Cruise
3-night Nile cruise with guided tours in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.
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Internal Flights
Internal flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo.
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Welcome Dinner
Welcome dinner on the first day in Cairo.
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Visit to Coptic Monastery
Visit to a Coptic Monastery in Wadi El Natrun.
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UNESCO Sites
Visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Historic Cairo and The Pyramid Fields of Giza.
What's Not Included
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International Flights
International flights to and from Egypt are not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and beverages are not included.
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Optional Excursions
Optional excursions and activities not listed in the itinerary are not included.
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Visa Fees
Visa fees for entry into Egypt are not included.
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Gratuities
Gratuities for guides, drivers, and cruise staff are not included.
UNESCO Sites
Historic Cairo|The Pyramid Fields of Giza
Accommodation
Stay in luxurious accommodations including the Hyatt Regency Cairo West, Hilton Alexandria Corniche, Sonesta Tower & Casino in Cairo, and Sonesta St. George Hotel in Luxor, ensuring comfort and elegance throughout your journey.
Mode of Transport
Enjoy seamless travel with internal flights from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo, complemented by a 3-night Nile cruise offering guided tours in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.
Notes
Cruise details:Deluxe cabin- featuring twin beds (can convert to double), private en-suite bathroom, air conditioning, and panoramic windows.Globus Host service throughout the cruise.Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the Movenpick MS Royal Lotus.During the cruise, some visits may begin with early morning starts in order to avoid the crowds for optimum enjoyment at the more popular sites.
Meals
10 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodation in Cairo at the Hyatt Regency Cairo West and Sonesta Tower & Casino, in Alexandria at the Hilton Alexandria Corniche, and in Luxor at the Sonesta St. George Hotel.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, meals are included as per the itinerary, which consists of 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches, and 5 dinners.
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Is there a cruise included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a 3-night Nile cruise with guided tours in Aswan, Kom Ombo, Edfu, and Luxor.
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Are internal flights included in the tour package?
Yes, internal flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo are included in the tour package.
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What are some of the guided sightseeing activities included in the tour?
Guided sightseeing activities include visits to the Egyptian Museum, the Sphinx, the Great Pyramids, the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey’s Pillar, the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, and the Qaitbay Citadel.
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Does the tour visit any UNESCO World Heritage Sites?
Yes, the tour includes visits to UNESCO World Heritage Sites such as Historic Cairo and The Pyramid Fields of Giza.
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What is the highlight of the visit to Kom Ombo?
The highlight of the visit to Kom Ombo is a guided walking tour of the temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods.
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What can I expect during the visit to the Temple of Karnak?
During the visit to the Temple of Karnak, you can explore one of the most impressive open-air museums in the world, known for its historical significance and the contributions of dozens of pharaohs over 2000 years.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
For over 90 years.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest Covid-19 policies
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
The Globus Lighthouse Project - an illuminating initiative where we can all come together to tread lightly and give generously for the globe's greater good. Globus, along with sister companies Avalon Waterways and Cosmos, invite our travellers and partners to help us in supporting causes that provide for a more sustainable planet and a brighter tomorrow.
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