Travel Type
Tours
Duration
13 Days/12 Nights
Country
Egypt
A trip to Egypt is like a voyage back in time. With over 6000 years of history, today, modern Egypt is a melting pot of cultures, each contributing to the marvels and hospitality this country has to offer. After your Nile cruise, enjoy a relaxing beach stay on the Red Sea coast of Hurghada
Inclusions
– 8-night accommodation in double occupancy 4* or 5* hotels
– 4-night Nile cruise in double occupancy, 4* or 5*
– Domestic flights Cairo-Luxor, Aswan-Cairo-Hurghada-Cairo
– Private return airport transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada
– Assistance at all airports
– Sightseeing with air-conditioned vehicles
– English-speaking professional Egyptologist local guides on private basis except while on the Nile cruise when the sightseeing will be shared (small group tour)
– 26 meals: 12 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 8 dinners
Exclusions
International flights and airport taxes – Egyptian visa – Gratuities to hotel and cruise personnel, guides and drivers – Meals and beverages other than mentioned – Optional excursions – Travel insurance – All other items not mentioned in the Inclusions.
Additional Information
Visa
Starting December 1st, 2024, Canadian passport holders will be able to obtain a visa online prior to or upon arrival in Egypt.
1
DAY 1 CAIRO
PASSENGERS MUST ARRIVE IN CAIRO ON A SATURDAY.
Arrive in Cairo. After clearing customs and collecting your luggage, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Giza area overlooking the pyramids.
Arrive in Cairo. After clearing customs and collecting your luggage, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the Giza area overlooking the pyramids.
2
DAY 2 CAIRO
Today is the day you’ve been waiting for! Visit the magnificent pyramids of Giza and admire the mysterious Sphinx. Spend some time taking photos of these legendary creations. After lunch, visit the site of Memphis, the oldest capital of Egypt and Sakkara, with its step pyramid.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
3
DAY 3 NILE CRUISE, CAIRO-LUXOR
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the pier to board your cruise ship. Embarkation takes place before lunch at 11:00 am, followed by lunch on board at 1:00 pm. In the afternoon, at 2:30 pm, enjoy a guided visit to the impressive Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Return to the ship for afternoon tea at 5:30 pm. In the evening, experience a lively belly dance show at 7:30 pm, followed by dinner on board at 8:00 pm. Later, unwind and enjoy music in the lounge starting at 9:30 pm.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Nile Cruise for 4 nights
4
DAY 4 NILE CRUISE
Wake-up call is at 6:00 am, followed by breakfast on board. At 7:00 am, depart for a visit to the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Temple of Hatshepsut. Return to the ship and begin sailing to Esna around 12:30 pm, with lunch served on board at 1:00 pm. In the afternoon, enjoy tea at 5:30 pm. In the evening, attend the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail Party at 7:30 pm, followed by dinner on board at 8:00 pm. Later, relax and enjoy music in the lounge starting at 9:30 pm.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5
DAY 5 NILE CRUISE
Sail to Edfu at 3:30 am. Wake-up call at 7:00 am, followed by breakfast on board at 7:30 am. At 8:30 am, visit the Temple of Edfu. Continue sailing to Kom Ombo at 10:30 am, with lunch served on board at 1:00 pm. In the afternoon, enjoy tea at 5:00 pm, followed by a visit to the Temple of Kom Ombo at 5:30 pm. Dinner is served on board at 8:00 pm, and the evening concludes with a Galabeya Party at 9:30 pm.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
6
DAY 6 NILE CRUISE
Sail to Aswan at 3:30 am. Wake-up call at 7:00 am, followed by breakfast on board at 7:30 am. At 8:30 am, visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae. Lunch is served on board at 1:00 pm. In the afternoon, enjoy a felucca sail on the Nile around Kitchener’s Island and Agha Khan at 3:30 pm, followed by afternoon tea at 5:30 pm. In the evening, attend a Nubian Folkloric Show at 7:30 pm, have dinner on board at 8:00 pm, and later relax with music in the lounge at 9:30 pm.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7
DAY 7 ASWAN-CAIRO-HURGHADA
After breakfast, disembark and transfer to the airport for your flights to Hurghada. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
8 - 10
DAYS 8-10 HURGHADA
Three full days at leisure to enjoy the beach or snorkel at one of the best places in the world!
Meals : Breakfast, Dinner
Optional Excursions : SUPER SAFARI TOUR WITH QUAD BIKING AND DINNER (Wednesday only)
Travel by jeep into the desert and visit a Bedouin village, where you will enjoy tea, water and an introduction to local customs. The excursion also includes a 45-minute to 1-hour quad bike ride, a 20- to 30-minute buggy ride, an oriental show with dancers, and dinner.
What to bring: Closed-toe shoes, a t-shirt, a scarf, sunglasses and cash for souvenirs.SEA SAFARI TOUR WITH GLASS-BOTTOM BOAT AND DINNER
Enjoy a 1-hour boat cruise aboard a glass-bottom boat, followed by a 20-minute snorkeling session. Snorkeling equipment, including masks, snorkels and fins, is provided. Tours depart at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
What to bring: A good mood, a camera or other electronic devices, swimwear, sunscreen and beach towels.
Enjoy a 1-hour boat cruise aboard a glass-bottom boat, followed by a 20-minute snorkeling session. Snorkeling equipment, including masks, snorkels and fins, is provided. Tours depart at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
What to bring: A good mood, a camera or other electronic devices, swimwear, sunscreen and beach towels.
11
DAY 11 HURGHADA – CAIRO
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Arrive and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
12
DAY 12 CAIRO
This morning visit of the Grand Egyptian Museum. This museum hosts over 100,000 artifacts from ancient Egyptian civilization, including the complete Tutankhamun collection, and many pieces will be on display for the first time. With 81,000 m2 (872,000 sq ft) of floor space, it will be the world’s largest archeological museum. In the afternoon, visit the Citadel, built in 1183, and the Alabaster Mosque of Mohammed Ali. Enjoy exploring the famous Khan El Khalili bazaar for some treasures to bring back home!
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
13
DAY 13 CAIRO
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Cairo
Sheraton Cairo 4* – Deluxe room with pool view
Fairmont Nile City 5* – City view room
Nile Cruise
Concerto Plus Cruise 5*
Hurghada
Gravity Hotel and Aqua Park Hurghada 5*
IMPORTANT
Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a SATURDAY
| Rates per person, in CA$, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Portion | |
| Departures 2026-2027 | 4* standard | 5* standard |
| November 1 – December 19, 2026 | 5879 | 7019 |
| December 20, 2026 – January 7, 2027 | 7339 | 8819 |
| January 8 – March 19, 2027 | 5879 | 7019 |
| March 20 – 31, 2027 | 7339 | 8819 |
| April 1 – 30, 2027 | 5879 | 7019 |
| May 1 – September 20, 2027 | 6039 | 6979 |
| Supplement | ||
| Single occupancy and solo traveler | On request | |
Product Code: HIS
Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a SATURDAY
*Guaranteed with 2 people. Single supp. applies with min two people traveling.
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
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Legends of Egypt – Detailed initerary
Legends of Egypt – Detailed initerary
