Overview
Note
Comfortable Footwear: Prepare for extensive walking during tours, especially at archaeological sites.
Sun Protection: Equip yourself with sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat to enjoy your excursions under the Egyptian sun.
Cultural Respect: Dress modestly when visiting religious sites and be prepared to remove footwear when required.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi may be limited at some locations, ensuring you have all necessary apps and information downloaded beforehand.
Hotel Pickup: Be ready in your hotel lobby 15 minutes before your scheduled departure for each day’s adventures.
Included
- Personalized Airport Welcome: Be greeted warmly upon arrival at Cairo International Airport by our attentive representatives, who will ensure a smooth start to your adventure.
- Guest Relations Support: Enjoy the dedicated assistance of our guest relations team throughout your stay, available to help with any needs or questions for a hassle-free experience.
- Private Transfers: Benefit from the comfort and convenience of private, air-conditioned transfers to and from airports, hotels, and all scheduled activities.
- Luxurious Accommodations: Relax aboard the elegant M/S Darakum Movenpick Nile Cruise, offering seven nights of premium amenities, including a swimming pool, spa, and cultural workshops. Additionally, enjoy comfortable hotel stays in Cairo, with all the conveniences to ensure your rest and relaxation.
- Meals Included: All meals are provided throughout your tour, featuring a delicious mix of Egyptian and international cuisines, ensuring a delightful culinary journey from start to finish.
- Exclusive Guided Tours: Explore Egypt’s historical sites with exclusive guided tours, providing a personalized and comprehensive insight into the rich tapestry of the region’s history.
- Expert English-Speaking Guides: Our knowledgeable and friendly guides will enhance your understanding of Egypt’s fascinating history and culture.
- Domestic Flights Included: Seamlessly travel between Cairo and Luxor with included domestic flights, ensuring a comfortable and efficient journey.
- Comprehensive Entrance Fees: Enjoy access to all the historical sites and museums mentioned in your itinerary without worrying about additional costs.
- Refreshments Provided: Stay hydrated with bottled water supplied during tours and activities outside your cruise ship.
- Special Experiences:
- Dinner Cruise in Cairo: Experience a magical evening with a dinner cruise on the Nile in Cairo, enjoying delicious food with scenic views.
- Felucca Ride: Delight in a tranquil felucca sail on the Nile, a perfect way to relax and absorb the serene beauty of the surroundings.
- All-Inclusive Pricing: Rest easy knowing that all service charges and taxes are included in your package price, with no hidden fees to worry about.
Excluded
- International Airfare: Flights to and from your home country are not included in the tour package.
- Entry Visa to Egypt: You will need to obtain your entry visa independently; it is not covered as part of the tour package.
- Optional Tours: Any tours outside the itinerary, including special excursions and personal explorations, are not included and can be booked at an additional cost.
- Personal Spending: Expenses for personal items, souvenirs, extra beverages, and other individual purchases are not included.
- Tipping: Gratuities for tour guides, cruise staff, and drivers are not included and are at your discretion based on the service received.
11 Day Nile Cruise Egypt Nile Cruise Vacation from Canada
Start your day with a hearty breakfast before stepping into the heart of Old Cairo. Visit some of the city’s most treasured sites, including the Ben Ezra Synagogue, the Hanging Church, and the Coptic Museum, each offering insight into Egypt’s diverse religious heritage. Explore the Abu Serga Church, a site of deep historical significance, before heading to the Saladin Citadel, a stunning medieval fortress with panoramic city views.
Following a delicious Chinese-style lunch, you’ll take a short flight to Luxor, where you’ll check in aboard the luxurious M/S Darakum Movenpick Nile Cruise, your floating sanctuary for the next leg of the journey.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Set sail northward towards Abydos, one of the most sacred cities of ancient Egypt. Explore the Temple of Seti I, renowned for its detailed hieroglyphic carvings and the famous Abydos King List.
Continue to Dandara, where the beautifully preserved Temple of Hathor awaits. Known for its vibrant astronomical ceiling, this temple is a masterpiece of ancient Egyptian art and architecture. As the sun sets, return to your cruise, docking near Qena for a peaceful overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The cruise makes its way to Minya, a city that beautifully blends the cultural influences of both Upper and Lower Egypt. To celebrate the journey so far, join the onboard Black and White Party, an evening of entertainment and festivities as you glide along the Nile. Rest peacefully in Minya, surrounded by the ancient landscapes of Middle Egypt.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Set out to Tell el Amarna, the short-lived capital of Pharaoh Akhenaten, where the ruins of rock-cut tombs reveal a revolutionary chapter of Egyptian history. Discover the Tombs of Amarna, carved into the cliffs to protect the secrets of a new monotheistic religion.
Continue to Tuna el Gabel, an expansive necropolis known for its impressive catacombs and Greco-Roman artifacts. The journey then leads to Ashmunein, an important ancient city dedicated to Thoth, the god of wisdom. Return to your cruise, spending another tranquil night in Minya.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
A day of historical discoveries begins at Beni Hassan, where the elaborately decorated tombs offer an intimate look into daily life in Egypt’s Middle Kingdom. The colorful murals inside these tombs depict everything from athletic competitions to lively market scenes.
After immersing yourself in these remarkable stories of the past, continue sailing toward Beni Suef, a quiet town nestled along the Nile. As the cruise glides gently through the river, take in the breathtaking scenery before settling in for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Arrive in Fayoum, home to some of Egypt’s lesser-known pyramids. Explore the Hawara Pyramid, built by Amenemhat III, and the Meidum Pyramid, an early attempt at the grand structures that would later dominate the Giza Plateau. These sites provide a fascinating glimpse into the evolution of pyramid construction in ancient Egypt.
After your exploration, return to your luxury cruise and begin the final stretch of your journey back to Cairo.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Your final full day in Egypt is reserved for its most legendary landmarks. Stand in the shadow of the Great Pyramids of Giza, where the massive structures of Khufu, Khafre, and Menkaure have stood for over 4,500 years. Gaze at the mysterious Sphinx, still guarding the pyramids after millennia.
Later, visit the Egyptian Museum, home to the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun and an extraordinary collection of royal mummies, statues, and artifacts from Egypt’s golden age.
Spend your final evening soaking in the energy of Cairo, perhaps enjoying an optional farewell dinner on a luxury Nile dinner cruise, complete with live performances.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
