Elegance of the Nile - Cairo Deck
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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.
Duration 11 days
Destination Cairo
Company Luxury Gold
Availability From 28/03/2026 to 03/11/2026
Call 133 133
What's Included?
- Highlights
- 10 Breakfast (B)7 Lunch (L)7 Dinner (D)Choose between two carefully selected activitiesLuxor: Meet the boat captain in his engine cabin and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations
- Luxor: While cruising participate in a relaxing yoga class on the sundeck as you pass by Luxor temples
- Choose between two carefully selected activitiesKitchener's Island: Cruise on the Nile in an elegant wooden felucca as the winds ease you around the botanical vistas of Kitchener's Island
- Admire the lush greenery of the Island of Plants as your drift through the afternoon aboard your traditional vessel
- Aswan: Visit the lively Aswan Market and shop for local products
- Traders sell a wide variety of Egyptian and African goods such as dried hibiscus flowers, Ancient Egyptian souvenirs, spices and carpets
- Choose between two carefully selected activitiesKom Ombo: Learn about the roles of powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist, including famous leaders such as Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshpsut and Nefertiti
- Kom Ombo: Relax on the sundeck for a cocktail demonstration and sample a delicious drink made from local herbs and ingredients, some of which have been used since the time of the pharaohs such as Sugar Cane Juice and Roselle
- Enjoy seamless personal assistance throughout your journey
- From securing exclusive reservations, to organising transportation, your Travel Concierge ensures every aspect of your travel is tailored to your tastes and preferences
- In select destinations, our network of Local Expert Guides will illuminate your journey on a deeper level
- Included at all hotels
- Hotel taxes, porterage and tips, as well as tips for included dining experiences, are included
- Enjoy breakfast every morning, and an array of incredible dining options throughout your journey, infused with discovery and adventure
- On days where a Relaxed Start (RS) is indicated, you can select to indulge in breakfast in bed
- Enjoy complimentary hotel WiFi
- And, on select coaches, onboard WiFi may also be available
- 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
- Luxor: Approach the Temple of Luxor along the Avenue of Sphinxes and see the ancient stones on your special after-hours visit
- Look to the top of the remaining Pylon of Ramses II and step into the ancient monument
- Luxor: Visit a family home and witness the making of authentic Egyptian sun bread
- : Don your finest traditional Nile Valley galabeya for a night of dancing and games on the river
- Enjoy a relaxed Egyptian dinner and take the opportunity to unwind and spend an informal evening with your Travel Concierge and cruise companions
- Aswan: Enjoy afternoon tea on the shaded terrace of the Old Cataract Hotel as you gaze over the waters of the Nile River
- Soak up the afternoon as Winston Churchill, Princess Diana, and Agatha Christie have done before you
- Cairo: For the ultimate in luxury and refinement, set sail onboard the deluxe all-suite River Tosca
- Experience old world elegance blended with modern amenities and comfort
- The spacious suites are tastefully designed with marble bathrooms
- Outside on the sun deck, the pool and shaded cabanas offer an oasis of calm to relax and enjoy the ever-changing scenery
- Aswan: In Aswan, meet the women of a local women-owned co-operative whose mission is to support vulnerable women from the local villages to learn new skills and become financially independent
- The organisation provides a hub of support and comfort for over 300 women who may live in poverty or suffer from loneliness and want to become financially independent
- Thanks to their newly learnt skills, the women are now able to provide the main source of income for their family
- The co-op also strives to reduce waste with a secondary mission to ensure a garbage-free world by using waste and natural material like bamboo or palm trees to create fine handicrafts
- This MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality
- Giza: Join your Egyptologist to explore the impressive city of Giza, where you meet the enigmatic Sphinx and proceed deep inside one of the Pyramids
- Admire the hieroglyphs etched on the walls and the covert chambers where great pharaohs met their gods
- Saqqara Necropolis: Accompany your Egyptologist to see the Step Pyramid of Zoser, the first pyramid that the Egyptians built, more than 4,700 years ago
- It was designed by the architect, Imhotep, to honour his much-respected King, whom it is named after
- Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man
- The most important place of worship in Egypt for nearly 800 years, Karnak is an extraordinary sight, presided over by the archaeologically magnificent Temple of Amun
- Dendera: Visit the magnificent Temple of Hathor, one of the best preserved temples in all Egypt
- Explore the complex to see rare images of Cleopatra VII and Caesarian and witness the Dendera Light, which some historians believe depicts an ancient electric lightbulb
- West Bank: Pause to view the spectacular Colossi of Memnon
- These enormous twin statues of the Pharaoh Amenhotep III sit 60 feet above the plain and dominate the landscape with their 720-tonne masses
- Gaze upon the breathtaking scene they create
- Valley of the Kings: Venture to the Necropolis with your Egyptologist and discover the resting place of many Pharaohs
- See the royal tombs and visit the Temple of Hatshepsut with its pillared porticoes and vibrant reliefs, making it one of the world’s most striking architectural masterpieces
- Valley of the Kings: Follow in the footsteps of the Pharaohs as you walk into the Valley of the Kings and explore the magnificent burial chambers of Egypt’s ancient rulers
- Kom Ombo: Arrive at Kom Ombo on the banks of the Nile, a unique double temple that is dedicated to two gods
- See the mummified crocodiles that were in honour of Sobek and the identical temple made for Horus, the falcon-headed god
- Aswan: Marvel at the monumental engineering of Egypt, ancient and modern
- See the 3500-year-old unfinished obelisk of Hatshepsut, an unrivaled example of the advanced construction of the Pharaohs, and take in the Aswan High Dam, responsible for creating the enormous Lake Nasser
- Philae Island: Cross the Nile by motorboat and visit the immaculately preserved Philae temple complex
- Walk amidst the ancient columns of this Nubian monument site, rescued from devastation by UNESCO when it was moved stone by stone from the flood plains of the Aswan High Dam
- Temple of Philae: Watch in wonder as the Temple of Philae is brought to life against the night sky by a mesmerising presentation of sound and light
- Esna: Visit the well preserved Esna Temple, dedicated to the god of creation, the ram-headed Khnum
- Parts of the temple were built during different eras and it appears this was the first shrine built during the reign of Thuthmosis III
- Cairo: Go sightseeing with your Travel Concierge to visit the medieval citadel and Muhammed Ali Pasha's distinctive Alabaster Mosque
- Cairo: Walk through a world-renowned collection of Pharaonic antiquities in the company of your Travel Concierge, a knowledgeable Egyptologist
- Uncover the stories behind Egypt’s most treasured artefacts, including the priceless ancient riches discovered in the Tomb of Tutankhamun
- Luxor: Meet the boat captain in his engine cabin and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations
- Luxor: While cruising participate in a relaxing yoga class on the sundeck as you pass by Luxor temples
- Kitchener's Island: Cruise on the Nile in an elegant wooden felucca as the winds ease you around the botanical vistas of Kitchener's Island
- Admire the lush greenery of the Island of Plants as your drift through the afternoon aboard your traditional vessel
- Aswan: Visit the lively Aswan Market and shop for local products
- Traders sell a wide variety of Egyptian and African goods such as dried hibiscus flowers, Ancient Egyptian souvenirs, spices and carpets
- Kom Ombo: Learn about the roles of powerful women in Egypt’s history from an Egyptologist, including famous leaders such as Queen Cleopatra, Queen Hatshpsut and Nefertiti
- Kom Ombo: Relax on the sundeck for a cocktail demonstration and sample a delicious drink made from local herbs and ingredients, some of which have been used since the time of the pharaohs such as Sugar Cane Juice and Roselle
Availability
- From 28/03/2026 to 03/11/2026
Visit Cairo
Day 1
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
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
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
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
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 savour over Egyptian tea. Tonight, join a galabeya party.
Day 6
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
Marvel at the Aswan High Dam, ancient Granite Quarries and the Philae temple complex.
Tonight, dine on Egyptian classics before a mesmerising Sound and Light Show in Philae Temple.
Day 8
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
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
Visit the Alabaster Mosque and the Citadel of Salah El-Din, marvelling at their historic grandeur.
Then, view the priceless treasures of Tutankhamun at the Grand Egyptian Museum. Conclude your Egyptian journey in style with drinks, toasting to the unforgettable experiences shared throughout your time in this remarkable land.
Day 11
Your luxury tour from Cairo and Nile river cruise end in style with a private transfer to Cairo Airport.
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Departure dates and Pricing
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| Sat 28th March, 202629/03/2025 | Tue 7th April, 202608/04/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 4th April, 202605/04/2025 | Tue 14th April, 202615/04/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sat 11th April, 202612/04/2025 | Tue 21st April, 202622/04/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sat 18th April, 202619/04/2025 | Tue 28th April, 202629/04/2025 | available | Per person from$11705* | Enquire » |
| Sat 25th April, 202626/04/2025 | Tue 5th May, 202606/05/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 2nd May, 202603/05/2025 | Tue 12th May, 202613/05/2025 | available | Per person from$11705* | Enquire » |
| Sat 9th May, 202610/05/2025 | Tue 19th May, 202620/05/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sat 16th May, 202617/05/2025 | Tue 26th May, 202627/05/2025 | available | Per person from$11705* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 26th September, 202627/09/2025 | Tue 6th October, 202607/10/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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| Sat 3rd October, 202604/10/2025 | Tue 13th October, 202614/10/2025 | On Request | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sat 10th October, 202611/10/2025 | Tue 20th October, 202621/10/2025 | available | Per person from$11705* | Enquire » |
| Sat 17th October, 202618/10/2025 | Tue 27th October, 202628/10/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
| Sat 24th October, 202625/10/2025 | Tue 3rd November, 202604/11/2025 | available | Per person from$0* | Enquire » |
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