Splendors of Egypt, a Women-Only Tour

What's Included

• Accommodation

  Stay in the luxurious Cairo Marriott Hotel & Omar Khayyam Casino, and enjoy a seven-night cruise aboard the elegant MS Medea or MS Miriam, offering premium service and comfort.

• Transport

  Travel in style with a scenic flight to Luxor, a luxurious Nile cruise, and the comfort of Insight's air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.

• Dining

  Enjoy 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 7 dinners, and 1 afternoon tea during the tour.

• Guided Tours

  Guided by a professionally trained Egyptologist, explore various historical sites including the Temple of Hathor, Aswan's High Dam, Philae Island, Kom Ombo, Luxor Temple, Memphis, Saqqara Necropolis, and the Pyramids of Giza.

• Cultural Experiences

  Participate in an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party, and enjoy a Sound & Light Show at the Great Pyramids.

• Make Travel Matter Experience

  Meet the women of a local women-owned co-operative in Aswan, supporting vulnerable women to learn new skills and become financially independent.

• Authentic Dining

  Learn about traditional Egyptian attire and immerse yourself in local culture at an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party in Kom Ombo.

• Additional Included Highlights

  Personal radio headsets, hotel and restaurant tips, taxes and porterage charges, and complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi are included.

What's Not Included

• Optional Experiences

  Optional experiences such as a visit to Abu Simbel are not included in the tour package.
  
  

• Flights

  International flights to and from Cairo are not included in the tour package.
  
  

• Travel Insurance

  Travel insurance is not included and is recommended to be purchased separately.
  
  

• Personal Expenses

  Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
  
  

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with a scenic flight to Luxor, a luxurious Nile cruise, and the comfort of Insight's air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom.

Dining Summary

• 11 Breakfast (B)
• 7 Lunch (L)
• 7 Dinner (D)
• 1 Afternoon Tea (AT)

Additional Included Highlights

• Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
• Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
• We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
• From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
• Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
• If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.

Travel Director

• "Koshari is our national dish, and it never disappoints. Believed to have originated in the 19th century, this vegetarian street food staple is made of rice, pasta, lentils, and chickpeas, topped with delicious fried onions and a spicy tomato-based garlic sauce."
• "I love to share our Ancient Egyptian civilization and history with our guests and to explain all the details and stories related to Egyptian mythology so our guests can enjoy a very special guided vacation."
• "The Abu Simbel Temples are utterly unique in scale, architecture, art and history. From one of the most prominent eras of Ancient Egyptian history, these magnificent structures emphasise how persistent and clever ancient Egyptian architects were to carve a mountain to make such incredible tributes for Egyptian deities."

Well-being

• Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
• Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.

Women-Only

• Aswan: Delve into the fascinating history of papyrus. Experience a fascinating demonstration on how the ancient Egyptians used papyrus leaves for writing. Learn how paper was made from the papyrus water-plant which grew abundantly in the marshy delta of the Nile. Be amazed at the history of when excavators of a tomb at Saqqara discovered the earliest known roll of papyrus, dating to around 2900 B.C. You’ll also receive a small gift to commemorate your visit.
• Aswan: Discover the ancient art of belly dancing, reported as far back as the 4th century as an identifying element of Egyptian culture.
• Aswan: Savor cocktails and canapés at the historic Old Cataract Hotel while watching the sunset over the Nile. Enjoy this blend of natural beauty and timeless elegance for an unforgettable experience.
• Aswan: On a traditional Nile felucca, meet a sailor and learn the art of sailing this ancient Nile craft. Visit the High Dam and Granite Quarries.
• Luxor: Satisfy your curiosity and your taste buds over an Egyptian cooking class with your talented onboard chef. Learn the time-honored secrets behind how to make Egyptian vegetable Moussaka, a beloved Egyptian dish made of eggplant, tomatoes and peppers.
• Luxor: Get up close and personal with ancient history at the Valley of the Queens. Located amid the hills along the western bank of the Nile River in Upper Egypt, this site was a burial ground first for officials and later for royal wives, daughters and sons from 1550 to 1080 BC. You can visit from a selection of tombs open to the public.