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Elegance of the Nile
from $7,311 pp

  • Duration: 11 Days
  • Destinations: Egypt

Luxury Gold | 11 Days | Roundtrip Cairo

January - May & September - October 2026 Departures

See the best of Egypt on this 11-day guided tour. Enjoy an afternoon in Cairo before joining an Egyptologist for an exclusive visit to the Pyramids of Giza, where you’ll walk inside one of its caverns and see the Sphinx. At the Egyptian Museum, gaze upon priceless treasures taken from the tomb of the country’s most famous pharaoh, Tutankhamun. See the Temple of Luxor during a VIP, after-hours visit, exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site free from other tour groups. See the Valley of the Kings, where Tutankhamun is buried. Choose to sail the Nile on a felucca, a traditional wooden boat, or visit Aswan Market for a shopping spree. Sip on tea at the Cataract Hotel, where Sir Winston Churchill once dined. And visit the Esna Temple, a striking waterfront structure.

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Inclusive Services

  • Your Travel Concierge: Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey. From securing exclusive reservations, to organizing transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences.
  • Local Expert Guides: In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level.
  • In-Room Porterage:Included at all hotels.
  • Taxes & Tipping: Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included.
  • Meals & Dining: Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure.
  • Complimentary Room Service: On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed.​
  • Wifi: Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi. And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available.
  • Airport Transfers: Transfers are included on your journey start and end dates, and where additional accommodation has been booked in advance through Luxury Gold. Transfers to train stations or alternate hotels, in the same start or end city as the itinerary, may be requested.
Additional Information

Day 1: Cairo at Leisure

Your private chauffeur awaits to take you to Cairo’s five-star Mena House Hotel. Conclude your day toasting to your Egypt luxury tour.

Day 2: Giza Sightseeing

Journey into the ancient world with your Egyptologist. Step up close to the Pyramid of King Zoser, the colossal statue of Ramses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx.

Day 3: Join your Cruise in Luxor

Delve into Egypt’s history in Karnak. Stroll the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Board the River Tosca for your luxury Nile cruise.

Day 4: The Temple of Hathor and Luxor

Visit the Temple of Hathor. Join a yoga class or meet the River Tosca's Captain. Visit the Temple of Luxor for an after-hours VIP tour.

Day 5: The West Bank and Valley of the Kings

Venture to the Colossi of Memnon and Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings. Watch a local family bake traditional sun bread which you’ll savor over Egyptian tea. Tonight, join a galabeya party.

Day 6: A Felucca Around Kitchener’s Island

Visit the double-temple of Kom Ombo. Enjoy a private sail around Kitchener's Island or shop Aswan Market. Meet the ladies behind the local women’s co-op on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Sit down for afternoon tea at the famous Old Cataract Hotel before tonight’s Nubian performance.

Day 7: Aswan and High Dam

Marvel at the Aswan High Dam, ancient Granite Quarries and the Philae temple complex. Tonight, dine on Egyptian classics before a mesmerizing Sound and Light Show in Philae Temple.

Day 8: Relax upon the Nile

Relish a relaxing morning on board or opt to view Abu Simbel’s fabulous temples. Learn about the powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist or how to make the perfect Egyptian cocktail.

Day 9: From Esna to Luxor

A local historian unveils Egypt’s treasures at Esna Temple before you set sail to Luxor. Enjoy your last evening aboard the River Tosca.

Day 10: Luxor to Cairo

Day 11: Depart Cairo

Your luxury tour from Cairo and Nile river cruise end in style with a private transfer to Cairo Airport.

Departure Dates
Start: January 3, 2026
End: October 24, 2026
Price: $7,311 pp


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