Egypt & The Nile | Classic | Winter | 2025/2026
Deal Number 21500458
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Step into the ancient world of Egypt and discover the Great Pyramids. Experience the captivating chaos of Cairo, spend 3 nights gently floating down the river Nile in a traditional river cruise boat and have the chance to embark on a Red Sea cruise. A trip to Egypt with Contiki will ensure you have a trip to remember.
Duration 8 days
Destination Cairo
Company Contiki
Availability From 11/10/2025 to 21/02/2026
Call 133 133
What's Included?
- Highlights
- 7 Breakfast (B)5 Dinner (D)3 Lunch (L)Cairo: Is there an airport transfer on this trip? Complimentary transfers from Cairo International Airport (CAI) are available on arrival and departure days of the itinerary or in conjunction with a pre-trip or post-trip accommodation booked through Contiki
- Cairo: set dinner and breakfast are served inside your cabin
- You may want to purchase something extra beforehand to supplement your meal, particularly if you're a vegetarian
- It is recommended to bring a jumper/sweatshirt as the train is always cold due to the AC
- Heads up - if you've chosen a single supplement for this trip, you'll be assigned a two-berth cabin for this overnight train journey
- Cairo: What is the Nile Cruise like? Our Nile cruise boat is modern with many of the amenities of our comfortable hotels
- Cabins are twin/double with central air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and large windows offering great views of the Nile
- Facilities on board include a large restaurant, lounge with bar, sun deck with small pool, a billiards table, and WIFI (not available at all times due to poor reception at times)
- Often our cruise boats are referred to as "floating hotels" as the actual sailing distance covered is not great and Egyptian law requires that all boats dock overnight
- Cairo: What is the weather like? Please note that as a desert region, the Middle East can have extreme weather
- Temperatures are generally hot with little rain
- This can become extreme during the summer months of June to August
- In the months of December to March it can be very cold, particularly next to the river or the ocean and out in the desert where night temperatures can drop dramatically
- Cairo: What clothing should I pack for Egypt? While visiting mosques and other religious monuments you should dress modestly, cover your shoulders and you shouldn't wear short shorts or skirts
- Outside of capital cities and the more touristic centres, local dress is often more conservative and as a matter of respect we ask that both men and women are aware of this and recommend loose-fitting clothes with your shoulders covered
- Ask your Trip Manager for more specific advice
- Cairo: Can I drink the tap water in Egypt? We recommend you don't drink the tap water, even in hotels, as it contains much higher levels of different minerals than the water you may have at home
- Cairo: Check out this Cairo landmark and soak up the history
- It’s home to more than 120,000 ancient Egyptian antiquities
- Giza: This needs no introduction! Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
- #bucketlistAswan: Spend a few nights aboard a luxurious river cruise – with views out over the Nile and a sun deck on board
- Aswan: Sit back and chill as you drift down the famous river on a traditional felucca sailing boatLuxor: Follow in the footsteps of the pharaohs as you walk along this famous stretch of road
- Luxor: Grab your camera and explore one of the world’s most famous archaeological sites
- See the tomb of Tutankhamun from the outside (with the option to add on exploring it from the inside!) and many other Egyptian pharaohs
- Hurghada: Check out these towering Pharaoh statues
- They’ve stood guard since 1350 BC, even surviving natural disasters
- And apparently one even ‘sings’ in the wind
- Luxor: Stroll through the mighty mortuary temple built during the reign of Pharaoh Hatshepsut
- Don't forget to bring your camera! You'll definitely want to capture the perfectly symmetrical poles of the Porticos
- This is also the spot where the Beautiful Festival of the Valley (celebrated to meet your ancestors) used to take place back in the middle ages
Availability
- From 11/10/2025 to 21/02/2026
Visit Cairo
Day 1
Join forces with your group tonight and soak up the excitement of these exotic lands.
Tomorrow will be a whole world of discovery, so you'll be thankful for your hotel slumber.
Day 2
Get ready for a sensory overload of the best possible variety.
Markets & mayhem are on every corner, with stops for hummus and tea proving very essential. Of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World only one remains, and today you will be seeing it up close and personal. Get the tissues ready, seeing the iconic Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza in all their 4,600 year old glory will make for a day that stirs you to the very core. Tonight it's an overnight train to Aswan - nothing gives you a more up-close look at a place than riding local!
Day 3
This morning we'll wake up in Aswan, today is all about jaw drops from start to end.
Take a stroll along the Nile before grabbing that camera, as we hop aboard a wooden felucca sailboat, the first of our two boating experiences for the day, and watch the local life as you float on by. Tonight is a taste of the high life with a luxury cruise on the River Nile, no less. This is the first of 3 nights we'll spend on the water, soaking up Egypt from its iconic waterway.
Day 4
Today you’ll wake on the River Nile… and with plenty of choices too.
Opt for an optional visit to the legendary Abu Simbel Temple, explore Aswan at your leisure, or simply chill on the boat and bask in the scenery. We’ll make our way to Edfu in the afternoon. Here in Edfu, you’ll have the chance to visit another temple - this time an evening tour of the Kom Ombo. Or if you’d prefer to stay on the boat (which has a pool btw), that’s cool too.
Day 5
This morning we'll cast off in the direction of Luxor.
As soon as we step foot on Luxor terrain, we'll start spinning our way into the historical mysteries of this magnificent town including the Avenue of the Sphinxes, an epic lineup of human headed sphinxes spanning 3km, and let's not forget a photographers dream. Tomorrow the Luxor discoveries continue, so there's no need to cram it all in on day one.
Day 6
Only on a trip to Egypt would ancient royal tombs make a casual appearance on our daily agenda.
Venturing to the Valley of the Kings known as 'City of the Dead,' our local guide will take us to some of the 63 royal tombs found here. We'll also walk through the perfectly symmetrical Temple of Hatshepsut. Later, choose to visit the Temple of Karnak where we can find the world’s largest religious structure, the Temple of Amun. Hurghada is all about beachside summer holiday vibes to rival the Mediterranean. With crystal clear waters as far as the eye can see, umbrella-lined beaches, and golden sunsets, this town will be sure to seal the deal on your love for Egypt.
Day 7
Lovers of exploring by sea could take a cruise of the Red Sea for all new views, or those who prefer life a little more on land could snorkel, sun bake or just relax in paradise this morning.
Later, we'll attempt an Arabic goodbye to the beautiful beaches of Hurghada as we make our way back to where our Egyptian escapade kicked off just a week ago. It's our last complete day together on tour, which means we need to make the most of every second and avoid winding down at all costs. It's our last complete day on trip, we'll enjoy some time together as we make our way back to Cairo.
Day 8
Down your last breakfast on us before collapsing into a mess of farewells.
Stay strong, there are plenty more exotic lands with Contiki trips written all over them.
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Departure dates and Pricing
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 11th October, 202511/10/2025 | Sat 18th October, 202518/10/2025 | On Request | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sat 25th October, 202525/10/2025 | Sat 1st November, 202501/11/2025 | On Request | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 8th November, 202508/11/2025 | Sat 15th November, 202515/11/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sat 22nd November, 202522/11/2025 | Sat 29th November, 202529/11/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 13th December, 202513/12/2025 | Sat 20th December, 202520/12/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sat 20th December, 202520/12/2025 | Sat 27th December, 202527/12/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 31st January, 202601/02/2025 | Sat 7th February, 202608/02/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sat 3rd January, 202604/01/2025 | Sat 10th January, 202611/01/2025 | available | Per person from$2972* | Enquire » |
| Sat 17th January, 202618/01/2025 | Sat 24th January, 202625/01/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Departure Date | Return Date | Availability | Price | Enquire |
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| Sat 14th February, 202615/02/2025 | Sat 21st February, 202622/02/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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- Prices quoted valid for sale until 14 August 2025 unless otherwise stated or sold out prior.
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