Egypt: Cruise the Nile
10 days, 4 cities |
Why go?
There’s no denying it—seeing the only remaining Ancient Wonder, exploring 5,000 years of history, and cruising through a desert oasis are peak bucket list activities. So brush up on your hieroglyphics, because your next adventure is about to be mystical, magical, and wondrous.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 5 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 3 nights on a luxurious Egyptian cruise ship
- 8 breakfasts
- 7 dinners and 4 lunches
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- Insider tour of Cairo with local guide
- Tour of Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx
- Felucca sailboat ride on the Nile
- Visits to temples of Philae and Kom Ombo
- Entrance to Egyptian Museum
Picture yourself
- Wondering if aliens exist as you gaze at the pyramids
- Channeling your inner archeologist, translating hieroglyphics
- Flying high above endless desert in a hot air balloon
- Getting up close with a mummy at King Tut’s tomb
- Losing yourself in the bustling streets and markets of Cairo
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight to Cairo
Read up on your pharaohs, board your overnight flight to Cairo, and channel your inner mummy for some shut eye. You’re about to uncover a trip you’ll never forget.
This tour requires a visa for U.S. citizens. Check entry requirements or call us with questions at 800-766-2645.
Day 2: Arrive in Cairo + Travel to Giza
Welcome to Cairo! The capital city of Egypt is the starting point for your odyssey through ancient wonders and modern marvels. Cairo is an extraordinary city, home to nearly 20 million people, and the gateway to the Great Pyramids.
Please note: Getting to Egypt takes some time. Arrivals tend to be late on this day.
- Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
- Transfer to your hotel in Giza, check out your room, and start to meet your fellow travelers as they arrive.
- Unwind and refuel with an included buffet dinner or room service at your hotel in Giza.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Special Black Friday Hours:
Thursday, November 14: 9am–7pm ET
Friday–Saturday, November 15–16: 9:30am–5pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.