Explore the iconic sights of ancient Egypt and enjoy a 5-star cruise along the Nile River.
Explore the iconic sights of ancient Egypt and enjoy a 5-star cruise along the Nile River.
Experience Egypt’s ancient wonders and modern-day splendours. Start in Cairo and visit the world-famous Pyramids and the Great Sphinx. Explore ancient temples and the Valley of the Kings. Sail down the Nile River on a 5-star cruise ship and experience a two-night stay in an all-inclusive Red Sea resort!
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This option includes an upgraded 5* cruise on the Nile during the tour. The rest of the itinerary is the same on both tour options.
This option includes a traditional felucca cruise on the Nile during the tour. The rest of the itinerary is the same on both tour options.
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Unless marked as “Pre-Book”, all optional experiences can be booked on tour. Optional excursions are paid for in cash (in USD or EGP) to your tour leader. Prices and availability are subject to change.
9 days itinerary trip from Cairo to Cairo visiting 1 country
Welcome to Egypt! Arrive at Cairo International Airport and meet the tour representative who will assist with the immigration process, passport control and baggage collection. Travel to the hotel in Cairo to freshen up before receiving a brief overview of the tour from your Egyptologist tour guide who will accompany the group for the duration of the trip. If your flight arrives early enough, join the Grand Egyptian Museum tour to walk among Tutankhamun's complete tomb collection in a dramatic architectural landmark.
Walk among Tutankhamun's complete tomb collection at the Grand Egyptian Museum, with direct pyramid views, guided tours, and hotel transfers included.
This morning, visit the Giza pyramid complex! See the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Pyramid of Khafre, the Pyramid of Menkaure, and the Great Sphinx. Next, see the unique step pyramid of Zoser in Sakkara. Complete the day with an optional sound and light show at the Giza Pyramids or a dinner cruise along the Nile River!
Please note: The flight to Aswan is either on Sunday evening or Monday morning depending on availability.
Visit the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx: Marvel at the awe-inspiring Great Pyramids of Giza and the enchanting Sphinx. Learn more about ancient Egyptian history from your guide.
See the first pyramid! The 27th-century BC Step Pyramid of Zoser (Djoser) gets its name from six tiers that resemble steps.
Watch a mesmerising light show at the Giza Pyramids. Please note: this optional excursion is temporarily suspended due to development work at the Pyramids.
Enjoy a delicious buffet of local dishes along with traditional entertainment during a dinner cruise on the Nile River!
Catch an early-morning flight to Aswan. Arrive and board the 5-star Nile cruise ship. The adventures begin with a boat ride to Agilkia Island to explore the Temple of Isis at Philae. Built during the Ptolemaic Kingdom (305 BC to 30 BC), the temple is dedicated to Isis, one of Egypt’s oldest goddesses! Enjoy the first night aboard the cruise.
Travel along the Nile and encounter the picturesque island of Philae and its temple dedicated to the goddess Isis.
Spend three nights sailing down the Nile River on a 5-star cruise ship. Enjoy incredible views and an onboard pool and sundeck!
Sit down for a traditional Nubian meal with a local family on a home situated on an island in the Nile River!
This morning, join the optional excursion to Abu Simbel, two massive temples in southern Egypt. The tour continues with a visit to the Temple of Kom-Ombo, a unique 'double' temple dedicated to crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Haroeris (Horus). After some time to explore, continue to Luxor, where the tour will spend the night on board the cruise ship.
This “double-temple” is dedicated to two gods, crocodile god Sobek and falcon god Horus. Admire the perfectly symmetrical twin entrances.
Explore the spectacular Abu Simbel Temples! The UNESCO-accredited structures include two temples carved from stone.
After breakfast, tour the East Bank of Luxor. Experience the incredible Karnak Temple Complex which was part of the ancient city of Thebes. Dedicated to ram-headed god Amun, it offers a vast mix of temples, chapels, statues and obelisks. Next, explore Luxor Temple, a place of worship dedicated to three gods: Amun, his wife Mut and his son Khons.
Considered the most important Pharaonic site, this grand temple complex features remnants of ancient Thebes.
Discover “the world’s largest open-air museum”. Wander the enchanting Avenue of Sphinxes and learn about the area’s Pharaonic and Roman history.
This morning, tour the West Bank of Luxor. Visit the world-famous Valley of the Kings and explore tombs of the New Kingdom Pharaohs, including Tutankhamen. Then, experience the Temple of Hatshepsut, a mortuary temple of Egypt’s only Pharaoh Queen. Next, visit the great Colossi of Memnon. Finally, travel to Hurghada for a two-night stay at an all-inclusive Red Sea resort!
This is one of the richest archaeological sites on Earth with many tombs belonging to New Kingdom pharaohs, including King Tutankhamun.
Explore the stunning temple dedicated to Egypt’s first and only female Pharaoh! Parts of the temple were destroyed or restored.
Marvel at the two impressive stone statues dedicated to Pharaoh Amenhotep III.
Enjoy two nights at an all-inclusive resort situated in Hurghada! Relax or take part in various optional activities such as snorkelling and scuba diving.
Enjoy a free day at leisure. Relax at the resort or take part in exciting water sports activities, including full-day snorkelling and scuba diving excursions. The seas around Hurghada offer some of the best coral reef dive spots in the world, offering many colourful fish species, including the Red Sea Clownfish, Emperor Angelfish, Picasso Trigger Fish and Moray Eels.
Sail out to the Red Sea reefs on a free day in Hurghada and go snorkelling with expert guides. See the region’s incredible marine life up close!
Go scuba diving with expert guides in the Red Sea during a free day in Hurghada! Marvel at the region’s spectacular marine life.
This morning, travel back to Cairo. Arrive at the hotel with some time to freshen up before setting out to explore. Visit the Hanging Church and Ben Ezra Synagogue to learn more about the capital's religious history. Afterwards, explore Khan El Khalili, a bazaar crammed with shops, cafés and shisha bars. This is a great place to shop for souvenirs!
Explore the Hanging Church, built above Roman gates, and Abu Serga Church, one of Egypt’s oldest churches, traditionally linked to the Holy Family’s journey.
Learn about the Ben Ezra Synagogue, a historic Jewish place of worship in Old Cairo with strong links to early biblical history.
This is a great place to pick up everything from incense and cotton garments to handcrafted metal goods and antique stones.
After nine days spent exploring Egypt’s ancient wonders and cruising the Nile River, it’s time for the tour to come to an end. The tour will finish after breakfast at the hotel in Cairo. We hope to welcome you on tour again soon and wish you a safe trip home!
Enjoy a guided tour of the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Then, visit the Monastery of St. Simon and see the impressive cave church.
Walk among Tutankhamun's complete tomb collection at the Grand Egyptian Museum, with direct pyramid views, guided tours, and hotel transfers included.
Sean
Simply great!
From the time we arrived at the airport with Expat there to meet us, along with the tours we done and until we departed we loved every moment. Much appreciation for Mehmat who went out ofhis way to ensure that every need was accommodated. Would defenitely recommend Expat.
Fred
Fantastic Trip
What a great trip and excellent cruise Will recommended to all . Trip of a lifetime with a fantastic tour Leader (Peter)
Tilde
Fantastic
The airport assistance went smoothly, transportation is always ready and available with good drivers. All the sights in the itinerary were visited (although when I booked the trip, gem was included, but not in the final schedule sent out). The guide , raemon, went out of his way to make sure we were all taken cared of. It helps that he explained the important aspects of the sight/ temple in the car instead of standing under the sun, but made sure to point out what was explained once we got there. With him, you only have to ask, whether about history, a place to eat or shop. Thank you, habibi. The places we stayed in were pretty good.
Bat
From the moment we booked our tour we were impressed with Expat Explore. Regular and professional communication prior to departure kept us fully informed and made us feel valued. Tour itinerary was excellent; sites visited were breathtaking; accommodation and transportation extremely well organised. Particular mention should be made of our tour guide - Ramez - whose passion for Egypt and Egyptology shone throughout the tour. Knowledgeable, experienced, warm, friendly, caring and patient. Ramez's presence took our tour to another level. If you're thinking of touring Egypt, don't dither - do it and use Expat Explore!
Barns
Beautiful and relaxing tour,lots of history and tour guide Peter was always there to help and give advice
Sean T
Such a glorious tour with the best guide in Egypt, Ramez. His knowledge and passion for all history really made this tour special. Everyday was literally a jaw dropping experience. This tour is not a relaxing tour - it is jam packed action from start to finish and they squeeze in every bit of Egyptian sights in the 9 days. We have been on an extended winter getaway from Canada since October and this part of our tour was definitely the highlight.
Germal
The tour was phenomenal. Our tour guide, Ramez was awesome. Very knowledgeable about Egypt. He was very patient and fun loving. This was my 2nd tour with Expat Explore and I will definitely do another one soon.
Sa
I thoroughly enjoyed my tour! While I had some initial reservations, the clear breakdown of the price helped manage them. The tour brought together two different companies. The bus rides were comfortable, and Ash was an exceptional guide - professional, easy-going, reliable, and quick to respond to any questions or requests. I felt lucky to have ended up in a great group with an outstanding guide. I highly recommend this tour, especially Ash as your guide. Don't forget to do the optional excursions like Abu Simbel and hot air balloon rides. Thank you for an unforgettable adventure.
TassieDevil
A fabulous tour with so much history, optional excursions were a great addition eg hot air balloon and Red Sea snorkeling
Heather
Great tour, covered all the main temples and the Nile cruise was great. All staff were amazing. Our guide Remon was great, very knowledgeable and friendly and cared about his group, adjusting the tour to suit us if needed.
Luisa Hernandez
Everything went great. The itinerary is smooth, you dont get too tired at the end of the day, Marion was an amazing tour guide, we did not waste time, and literally visited all of the most important things in Egypt. Never felt unsafe!
Chelsea
Egypt was amazing and I highly recommend to anyone that is considering Egypt! The people in Egypt are absoultely sweet but don't get into their money traps! Nabil was my tour guide and he was great! He really knew EVERYTHING about the historical and current culture.
Brenda
The Egypt Nile Jewel has been an exhilirating tour through a country filled with anomalies. The tour is jam-packed with a variety of activities that reveal many aspects of Egyptian life. Very early mornings and sometimes quite late arrivals do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the tour. They purely afford one the opportunity to see more. One however does always have the option to, at times, take things at a more leisurely pace and opt out of some of the optional excursions and rather spend the day on the lovely NIle Cruise boat. This tour of Egypt offers the most amazing insight into the past, the reality of life in a desert, the importance of the Nile and much more. I learnt more in 9 days in Egypt than I could ever imagine. Our tour guide Somar was outstanding. She was organsised, enthusiastic, efficient and very helpful and ensured that we all had a marvellous time.
Tim C
Took this trip with Expat Explore in Oct 2019 and it was a spectacular journey to witness the ancient civilization of Egypt. Our guide, Kero, was not only extremely knowledgeable about Egyptian history but also very attentive to ensure that everyone in the tour group felt welcomed and comfortable as a big family.
VK
The tour covered all the important sites of Egypt whilst giving us a flavor of the local cuisine and way of life. We had a lovely guide who was knowledgeable and helpful keeping the group together all the time. Be prepared to have some early starts - this is quite a good way to beat the sun and crowd at the tourist sites. Accommodation and transport was good value for money - overall we would do it again and recommend to a friend anytime.
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +€375 pp
Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +€375 pp
Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +€375 pp
Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +€375 pp
Full payment is required on tours starting within the next 60 days
Price is based on a sharing twin room.
Private Room Upgrade (optional) +€315 pp
Instalment option available for as little as €488 per month
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Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Classic groups have on average between 35-45 Chasers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
Your accommodation, transport, Tour Leader and driver, breakfast most mornings, select lunches and dinners, and the Included Experiences on the tour page. Everything else is yours to choose. Check the individual tour page before you book for the exact inclusions.
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Maximum value, not minimum comfort. Twenty-one years of supplier relationships mean we know where to find the best for less, and we pass that directly to you. Comfortable hotels, included meals and local experiences, without paying for the premium tier.
Yes. Free time is built into Classic itineraries, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
Absolutely. Many Chasers travel solo, and there’s no compulsory single supplement when you travel with us. For accommodation, solo travellers share a twin room with another solo traveller of the same gender. If you’d prefer your own room, you can choose to pay a single supplement instead. Check the individual tour page for pricing.
You might arrive alone. You won't feel that way for long.
Yes. You don't need any previous group travel experience. Your Tour Leader is with you throughout, and you'll have a whole group of people discovering the destination alongside you. If you're not sure which Classic tour is right for you, we can help.
No. Flights aren't included, giving you flexibility over how you get there and when you travel. Your tour information will tell you where and when to meet the group on day one.
Yes. Travel insurance is a condition of booking. Your policy should cover the full duration of your trip, including medical expenses, cancellation and repatriation. Find out more about our travel insurance requirements here.
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After this point, your deposit is non-refundable. However, you can always change your tour or departure date free of charge, as many times as you like, up to 60 days before departure on Classic tours and up to 90 days before departure on Premium and Signature tours. Changes may incur an amendment fee. The current website price applies to any new tour or date.
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Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and our head office team.
Travel Chasers is a member of ABTA (No. Y6593) and ABTOT (No. 5517). Both organisations have codes of conduct and standards that members are required to meet, giving you an extra layer of confidence when you travel with us.
Our Classic & Premium tours have a minimum age of 10 years old, while our Signature tours have a minimum age of 18 years old. We may consider younger children on certain tours on a case-by-case basis. Get in touch in writing and we'll let you know what's possible.
Before the tour starts, we'll email you to ask about any dietary requirements. A vegetarian option is available at all included meals. We can't guarantee vegan, gluten-free or lactose-free options, so if your requirements are strict, it's worth bringing snacks as backup.
Please Note: A local payment of $55 USD per person, payable in cash at the start of the tour, is required to cover tipping for local services throughout your trip.
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