Classic Travel

7 Day - Elegance of Egypt Tour

For the lovers of myth, mystery & elegance

Package Details

Overview

From AU$4,639 pp*

Tour Provider: Insight Gold
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Duration: 7 Days


Itinerary

Day 1. Cairo at leisure.

Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs. On arrival in Cairo, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure as tomorrow you begin your journey into the ancient world. In the evening, get to know your Travelling Concierge and fellow guests over a welcome drink at the hotel.

Day 2. Cairo sightseeing.

In the morning, meet your Travelling Concierge, a knowledgeable Egyptologist, and begin your discovery of this timeless land. Start a visit to the magnificent Pyramids of Giza, where you venture inside and visit the enigmatic Sphinx. Afterwards, visit the Egyptian Museum, to witness the priceless treasures recovered from the Tomb of Tutankhamun. Later, drive to the Pyramids to witness the magical Sound & Light Show, an unforgettable introduction to the world of ancient Egypt.(Breakfast)

Day 3. Fly to Aswan to join your cruise.

Board your plane for a morning flight across the desert to Aswan. Visit the Aswan High Dam and the granite quarries, where one of Queen Hatshepsut's obelisks lies abandoned in the bedrock. Then cross the Nile by motorboat to the well-preserved Philae temple complex, moved stone-by-stone to its current location following the construction of the High Dam. Next, stretch out on a traditional Nile felucca for a peaceful ride around Kitchener’s Island. In the late afternoon, join the likes of Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie before you, with a colonial-style high tea on the terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel. Once on your stylish and spacious cruiser, enjoy a Highlight Dinner accompanied by a Nubian folklore show and live music.(Breakfast / Lunch / Afternoon Tea / Dinner with Wine)

Day 4. Kom Ombo to Edfu.

The morning is at leisure to relax or explore. At lunchtime, set sail for the temple at Kom Ombo – a glorious sight as you approach by river. Unique in Egypt, it's dedicated to both the falcon-headed Horus and the crocodile god, Sobek. Then, drift past irrigated fields and palm-fringed villages to dock at Edfu. As evening falls, don your galabeyas, which are traditional Egyptian attire, for a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and galabeya party.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner with Wine)

Day 5. Esna Temple and the Temple of Luxor.

Start with a visit to Esna Temple. Situated in the centre of Esna, this fascinating and highly decorated temple is dedicated to the ram-headed god Khnum, the god of creation. Then visit Esna Lock before sitting back and observing everyday life in rural Egypt as you float downstream to Luxor. Visit the Temple of Luxor as the sun sets.(Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner with Wine)

Day 6. Luxor sightseeing and Cairo.

Across the Nile, to the west of the city, lies the necropolis of ancient Thebes. Stop for a photo of the Colossi of Memnon; these two giant seated figures of Amenhotep III once guarded his mortuary temple. In the nearby Valley of the Kings, the Egyptian kings planned to meet their gods in the afterlife. Visit some of their tombs, then continue to the temple of Queen Hatshepsut, one of the rare female pharaohs. Next, visit a family home and witness the making of authentic Egyptian sun bread. Return to Luxor for your final highlight, Karnak, the largest temple complex built by man. Walk through the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, past the statue of Rameses II, to the vast Hypostyle Hall, housing 134 giant decorated columns. Afterwards, transfer to the airport for your flight back to Cairo.(Breakfast)

Day 7. Depart Cairo.

Your journey concludes after breakfast and you will be transferred to Cairo Airport to board your onward flight.(Breakfast)


Description

Lovers of myth and mystery will be enchanted by the sites encountered on this journey. Many of Egypt’s cities and towns developed along the Nile, so a luxurious cruise onboard the River Tosca is like a window into the heart and soul of this amazing country.


Your Guided Holiday Includes:

Elegance of Egypt

  • 3 nights accommodation in luxury hotels, 3 nights onboard Uniworld River Tosca
  • 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners & 3 experiences
  • Escorted by one of Gold Luxuries Travelling Concierges and certified Egyptologist 

Price based on 06 May 2020 tour departure

 

Journey Highlights:

Giza

Meet the enigmatic Sphinx and venture deep inside one of the pyramids, to the chambers where the pharaohs went to meet their gods in the afterlife.

Exceptional Dining

Aswan – like Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie before you, enjoy the sunset and afternoon tea in colonial English-style at Aswan’s famous Old Cataract Hotel

Luxury Hotels

Cairo – there is no finer view than seeing the pyramids from your private balcony at the five-star Mena House Hotel

Luxury Cruising with Uniworld River Cruises  

Set sail on the deluxe, all-suite River Tosca and experience old world elegance, blended with modern amenities and comfort 


Terms & Conditions

Conditions apply. Subject to availability and change without notice. Full supplier conditions apply. Valid for new bookings only. Prices valid at the time of publication. Prices are per person based on twin share occupancy unless otherwise stated and displayed in AU$. Member savings are calculated using the original advertised price.

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1300 765 305 (AUST) 0800 956 363 (NZ)

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