King Ramses Nile Cruise (+ Flight Option) - 13 days
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 13-day journey through Egypt with the King Ramses Nile Cruise, offering an optional flight. Begin in Cairo, where you'll marvel at the iconic Pyramids of Giza and explore the Grand Egyptian Museum. Travel to Aswan, visiting the Philae Temple and vibrant souks, before boarding a luxurious 5-star Nile cruiser for a serene voyage to Luxor. Discover the Valley of the Kings and the majestic Temple of Karnak. Relax in Hurghada by the Red Sea, with opportunities for snorkeling and scuba diving. This small group tour includes guided excursions, comfortable accommodations, and private transfers, ensuring an unforgettable Egyptian adventure. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival in Cairo you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or those arriving early can opt to join our optional Backstreets of Cairo tour which departs the hotel at 10am.
If you'd like to extend your stay in Egypt we also offer a pre or post tour [[Day Trip to Alexandria. |122837]] ...more ...less
Day 2: Pyramids of Giza
Location: Giza, Saqqara
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Bright and early this morning set off on a guided tour to see Ancient Egypt's most famous site: the iconic Pyramids of Giza and Sphinx. Sole survivors from the ancient Greek-listed Seven Wonders of the World, the pyramids are the planet’s oldest tourist attraction! Known as Cheops, Chephren and Mycerinus, the pyramids were already more than 2,000 years old. Next we explore the sand-strewn tombs and temples of the ancient necropolis of Saqqara, home to the Zhoser’s step pyramid. A visit to a government supervised Papyrus Museum will also be made at some point during today.
Day 3: Cairo
Location: Giza, Cairo, Aswan
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Sleeper Train
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo - Aswan. This morning we join our guided tour of the incredible new Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza. This vast 490,000 sq.m complex showcases an astonishing collection of artefacts from nearly every period of ancient Egyptian history. Among the highlights are treasures of King Tutankhamun, with plans for his famous solid gold funerary mask to eventually be showcased here, alongside many items being exhibited for the first time.
Later, we make our way to the Egyptian Museum in Cairo, which remains home to a vast collection of statues, jewellery, and sarcophagi. Here, we’ll see the well-preserved mummies of Yuya and Thuyu, high-ranking nobles and the great-grandparents of King Tutankhamun. Some mummies are so well preserved they still have thick locks of hair and visible fingernails.
Then there's time to relax back at the hotel before boarding the night train to Aswan this evening. You can opt to fly the distance to Aswan by choosing our 'Fly Cairo to Aswan' Add-on.
Day 4: Aswan
Location: Aswan, Philae Temple
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Aswan - Nile Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Mid-morning we arrive into Aswan and enjoy a short boat trip to Agilika Island for Philae Temple - dedicated to the goddess Isis. Returning to Aswan we visit a perfume oil emporium, then check-in on board your Nile Cruiser which will be home for the next three nights. Later, there is free time to perhaps enjoy some shopping in the colourful souks and markets or simply relax in this attractive town which straddles the River Nile.
Day 5: Abu Simbel
Location: Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Nile Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Aswan - Nile Cruise - Kom Ombo. Early birds can go on an optional excursion to the majestic Temple of Abu Simbel. The gargantuan rock-cut temple at Abu Simbel was created to revere the mighty pharaonic ruler King Ramses II. Guarding the entrance to the temple, the four colossal statues of Ramses II sit majestically, staring out across the desert. This afternoon our cruiser plies its way along the Nile toward Kom Ombo where we disembark to visit the temple which is dedicated to the crocodile headed god - Sobek before returning to our floating hotel for the night,
Day 6: Felucca Cruise
Location: Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak
Accommodation Name: Overnight: Luxor - Nile Cruiser
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Nile Cruise - Luxor. Relax on the top deck or enjoy a swim in the pool this morning. Let your troubles melt away as we cruise the River Nile to Luxor. Home of the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000 year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. Arriving into Luxor this afternoon the rest of the day is free to explore the city before we spend our final night aboard the cruiser.
Day 7: Luxor
Location: Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak, Temple of Luxor
Accommodation Name: 5 star Luxor hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Luxor. This morning we disembark and check into our 5 star Luxor hotel. The day is free to relax and explore. Luxor is home to the legendary Valley of the Kings and Temple of Karnak, 4000-year-old Luxor is ancient Egypt at its best. Tonight, an optional visit to the Temple of Luxor is available.
Day 8: Luxor
Location: Valley of the Kings, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Temple of Karnak
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Luxor. This morning we explore the West Bank of the Nile and the legendary Valley of the Kings. Marvel at Colossi of Memnon, the massive stone remains of the temple of Amenophis III, and explore the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and surrounding tombs.
After lunch we visit the Temple of Karnak, a spectacular religious complex dedicated to the gods, and built on a gigantic scale. Here you can get lost wandering around the stone papyrus columns. The rest of the evening is at leisure.
Day 9: Hurghada
Location: Luxor, Hurghada
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Luxor - Hurghada. Departing Luxor we drive east to Hurghada, which is part of the beautiful Red Sea Riviera for 3 days on the beach!
Day 10-11: Hurghada
Location: Hurghada, Giftun Island, Mons Porphyritis, Port Safaga
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The next 2 days are free to explore Hurghada or simply relax. Today there's an optional day trip to Giftun Island for swimming and snorkelling, which can be booked locally.
Hurghada is one of the Red Sea's most popular resorts and it is easy to see why. Hotels and expanded infrastructure provide holidaymakers with excellent aquatic facilities for sail boarding, yachting, deep-sea fishing, SCUBA diving and snorkeling. Hurghada’s central location provides a gateway to prime offshore reefs, which are some of the finest in the world. Hurghada also has plenty of restaurants and late night bars for evening entertainment. Just outside Hurghada is an ancient Roman quarry called Mons Porphyritis and Port Safarga – a famously windy place which is ideal for windsurfing.
Day 12: Cairo
Location: Cairo, Khan el Khalili
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Hurghada - Cairo. This morning we drive to Cairo. The remainder of today is free for you to relax or explore Egypt’s capital at leisure. You can opt to join us on a visit to Khan el Khalili bazaar, the ideal place for some last minute souvenir shopping.
Day 13: Cairo
Location: Cairo
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Cairo. After breakfast, hotel check-out and onward transfer to the airport.
What's Included
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Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 3 dinners
The tour includes breakfast daily, along with 3 lunches and 3 dinners.
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8 nights 4-5 star hotels, 3 nights aboard 5 star Nile Cruiser (en suite cabin)
Accommodation includes 8 nights in 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights aboard a 5-star Nile Cruiser with an en suite cabin.
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Hurghada by the Red Sea stay - Swim, snorkel and relax
Enjoy a stay in Hurghada by the Red Sea, where you can swim, snorkel, and relax.
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1 overnight train from Cairo to Aswan (Private 2 berth sleeper cabin) Flight Option available.
Travel includes an overnight train from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2-berth sleeper cabin, with a flight option available.
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Airport arrival and departure transfer on day 1 and day 13
Airport transfers are provided on arrival and departure, on day 1 and day 13.
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Touring - Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor and Hurghada
The tour includes visits to Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Luxor, and Hurghada.
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Escorted by an Egyptian tour guide degree qualified in Egyptology
The tour is escorted by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.
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All relevant transfers and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles
All relevant transfers and transportation are provided in private modern air-conditioned vehicles.
What's Not Included
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International flights and visa
International flights and visa are not included in the tour package.
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Tip for your tour guide
Tips for your tour guide are not included. It is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveller.
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Entrance Fees
Entrance fees, ranging from USD$100-120 per person, are not included and must be paid in local currency.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style with private modern air-conditioned vehicles for all relevant transfers, an overnight train from Cairo to Aswan in a private 2-berth sleeper cabin, and a leisurely cruise from Aswan to Luxor on a 5-star Nile cruiser.
Accommodation
Enjoy 8 nights in 4-5 star hotels and 3 nights aboard a luxurious 5-star Nile Cruiser with en suite cabins, ensuring a comfortable and memorable stay throughout your Egyptian adventure.
Age Policy
15 yrs for all tours that include a Nile Cruiser. Where a tour includes an overnight felucca the Min age is 18 yrs, except 'with teens' tours as life jackets are worn'.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the Nile cruise?
During the Nile cruise, you will stay aboard a 5-star Nile Cruiser in an en suite cabin for three nights.
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Is there an option to fly instead of taking the overnight train from Cairo to Aswan?
Yes, there is a flight option available to fly from Cairo to Aswan instead of taking the overnight train.
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What meals are included in the tour package?
The tour package includes breakfast daily, 3 lunches, and 3 dinners.
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Are airport transfers included in the tour?
Yes, airport arrival and departure transfers are included on day 1 and day 13 of the tour.
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Is there a minimum age requirement for this tour?
The minimum age for all tours that include a Nile Cruiser is 15 years. If the tour includes an overnight felucca, the minimum age is 18 years, except for 'with teens' tours where life jackets are worn.
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Will there be a tour guide during the trip?
Yes, the tour is escorted by an Egyptian tour guide who is degree qualified in Egyptology.
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What is the recommended tip for the tour guide?
It is recommended to allow USD$8 per day, per traveller as a tip for the tour guide, although tipping is an entirely personal gesture.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1998
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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On The Go Tours requires a minimum deposit of 600 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of on the go tours charges.
Up to 60 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 59 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
King Ramses Nile Cruise (+ Flight Option) - 13 days
13 Days Starting and ending in Cairo, Egypt
Visiting: Cairo, Giza, Saqqara, Aswan, Philae Temple, Abu Simbel, Kom Ombo, Luxor, Valley of the Kings, Temple of Karnak, Temple of Luxor, Colossi of Memnon, Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Hurghada, Giftun Island, Mons Porphyritis, Port Safaga, Khan el Khalili ...more ...less
Tour operator:
Tour code:
993/KRFO
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
2 - 24
Age range:
15-
