Travel Type
Tours
Duration
8 Days/7 Nights
Country
Egypt
Our Egypt Express covers all the highlights of Egypt with a 4 night stay in Cairo visiting the Pyramids, Sphinx, Grand Egyptian Museum and more. Combined with a 3 night Nile cruise, this is a perfect package for a week getaway!
Inclusions
– 4-night accommodation in double occupancy, 4* or 5* hotel
– 3-night Nile cruise in double occupancy, 4* or 5*
– Domestic flights Cairo-Aswan, Luxor-Cairo
– Private return airport transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan
– 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)
– 15 meals: 7 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 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.
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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.
Accommodation : Cairo for 2 nights
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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
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DAY 3 CAIRO – ASWAN – CRUISE
Transfer to the airport for your early flight to Aswan. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the pier to board your cruise ship. Embarkation takes place at 11:00 am before lunch, followed by lunch on board at 1:00 pm. In the afternoon, enjoy a traditional felucca ride at 3:30 pm. In the evening, attend the Captain’s Welcome Cocktail at 7:30 pm, followed by dinner on board at 8:00 pm. The day concludes with a vibrant Nubian Folkloric Show at 9:30 pm.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Nile Cruise for 3 nights
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DAY 4 CRUISE
At 7:30 am, visit the High Dam, the Granite Quarries, and the Temple of Philae. Return to the ship for lunch on board at 1:00 pm, then sail to Kom Ombo at 1:30 pm. In the afternoon, enjoy tea at 5:00 pm, followed by a visit at 5:30 pm to the unique temple of Kom Ombo, shared by the two gods Sobek and Haeroris. Sail onward to Edfu at 7:00 pm. Dinner is served on board at 8:00 pm, and the evening concludes with a festive Galabeya Party at 9:30 pm.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 5 CRUISE
At 6:30 am, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu. At 8:15 am, sail to Luxor, followed by breakfast on board at 8:30 am. Lunch is served on board at 1:30 pm. In the evening, enjoy a Whirling Dervish and Belly Dance Show at 8:00 pm, followed by dinner on board at 8:30 pm. The day concludes with music in the lounge bar at 10:00 pm.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 6 LUXOR (END OF CRUISE) - CAIRO
Breakfast is served on board at 7:00 am, followed by disembarkation at 8:00 am. Afterward, visit the West Bank, including the Valley of the Kings and Queens and the Temple of Hatshepsut. At 2:30 pm, continue with a visit to the East Bank, exploring Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. Upon arrival, check-in at your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Meals : Breakfast
Accommodation : Cairo for 2 nights
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DAY 7 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
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DAY 8 CAIRO
Transfer to the airport for your ongoing flights.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Cairo
Sheraton Cairo 4* – Deluxe Room Pool View
Fairmont Nile City 5* City View Room
Cruise on the Nile
Cruise Sonesta Nile Goddess 4* – Deluxe cabin
Cruise Sonesta Moon Goddess 5* – Deluxe cabin
Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY
| Rates per person, in CA$, starting from, in double occupancy | Land Portion | |
| Departures 2026-2027 | 4* standard | 5* standard |
| May 1 – September 20, 2026 | 3319 | 5049 |
| September 21 – December 9, 2026 January 8 – March 14, 2027 April 6 – 30, 2027 | 3859 | 4899 |
| December 10, 2026 – January 7, 2027 | 4869 | 6219 |
| March 15 – April 5, 2027 | 4589 | 5799 |
| May 1 – September 20, 2027 | 3769 | 4449 |
| Single occupancy and solo traveler | On request | |
Passengers must arrive in Cairo on a WEDNESDAY.
*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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Egypt Express – detailed itinerary
Egypt Express – detailed itinerary
