{"product_id":"egypt-nile-cruise-pharaonic-heritage","title":"Egypt Nile Cruise \u0026 Pharaonic Heritage: 10-Day Journey","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTen days, five thousand years, and four nights floating between them. This is the classic Egypt itinerary done properly: Giza and Saqqara with an Egyptologist rather than a general guide, the Grand Egyptian Museum, a four-night Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan calling at Esna, Edfu and Kom Ombo, and a dawn excursion to Abu Simbel. The cruise is the reason this trip suits travellers who want depth without daily packing and unpacking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDuration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e10 days \/ 9 nights\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eStart \/ End\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eCairo → Cairo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGroup size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eMaximum 18 travellers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eActivity level\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eEasy to moderate - early starts, hot climate, some sandy and stepped terrain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMeals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003e9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners (full board aboard the cruise)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eGuiding\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eLicensed local guide, English (other languages on request)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" style=\"padding:6px 16px 6px 0;vertical-align:top;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eDepartures\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:6px 0;\"\u003eOctober–April, weekly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTour highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx, with time inside a pyramid chamber\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Grand Egyptian Museum and the complete Tutankhamun collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Step Pyramid at Saqqara and the ruins of Memphis\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA four-night full-board Nile cruise, Luxor to Aswan\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eKarnak and Luxor temples, and the Avenue of Sphinxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe Valley of the Kings and the temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahari\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eThe temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, reached from the river\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAbu Simbel's colossi at dawn\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eA felucca sail around Elephantine Island at sunset\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDay-by-day itinerary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 1 - Arrive Cairo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Meet and assist through immigration, transfer to your hotel, welcome briefing with your Egyptologist.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cairo\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 2 - Giza \u0026amp; Saqqara.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Giza plateau, the Sphinx and the Valley Temple, then the Step Pyramid at Saqqara and Memphis.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cairo\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 3 - Grand Egyptian Museum \u0026amp; Old Cairo.\u003c\/strong\u003e A full morning at the Grand Egyptian Museum, then Coptic Cairo and the Khan el-Khalili bazaar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cairo\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 4 - Fly to Luxor - Embark.\u003c\/strong\u003e Morning flight to Luxor. Board your cruise ship, then Karnak and Luxor temples in the afternoon light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Nile cruise\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 5 - West Bank of Luxor.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut's terraced temple and the Colossi of Memnon. Sail to Esna.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Nile cruise\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 6 - Edfu \u0026amp; Kom Ombo.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Temple of Horus at Edfu, then the double temple of Kom Ombo as the sun goes down. Sail on to Aswan.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Nile cruise\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 7 - Aswan.\u003c\/strong\u003e The High Dam, the granite quarries and the Temple of Philae. Sunset felucca sail around Elephantine Island.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Nile cruise\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 8 - Abu Simbel → Cairo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dawn excursion to Abu Simbel, disembark, and fly back to Cairo in the afternoon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cairo\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 9 - Cairo at Leisure.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free day. Optional Alexandria day trip or the Citadel and Mosque of Muhammad Ali. Farewell dinner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: Cairo\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDay 10 - Depart Cairo.\u003c\/strong\u003e Transfer to Cairo International in line with your flight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOvernight: -\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll airport and intercity transfers in modern air-conditioned vehicles\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAccommodation as listed, on a twin-share basis, with daily breakfast\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eProfessional English-speaking licensed guide throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAll entrance fees to the sites named in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLocal taxes, service charges and portage at hotels\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e24\/7 on-tour support line and a Look Vacations tour manager\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFour nights full board aboard a five-star Nile cruise ship\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDomestic flights Cairo–Luxor and Aswan–Cairo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eEgyptologist guide throughout, not a general tour guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eAbu Simbel excursion and the sunset felucca sail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's not included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eInternational flights to and from the start and end cities\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTravel insurance (required - we can recommend providers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eVisas, passport fees and any border charges\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLunches and dinners not specified in the itinerary\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDrinks, laundry and items of a personal nature\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOptional excursions and gratuities for guide and driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive-star hotels in Cairo with pyramid or Nile views where available, and a five-star cruise ship with outside cabins, a sun deck and a pool. Cabin category upgrades are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho this tour is for\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlumni associations, museum and society groups, and independent travellers who want an Egyptologist rather than a script. The cruise removes most of the packing and walking pressure, which is why it works well for older travellers - though Abu Simbel does require a very early start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h2\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow early is the Abu Simbel start?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAround 4am, returning mid-morning. It is optional; travellers who prefer to sleep can stay aboard, and we will say so without any fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Egypt comfortable in summer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe do not operate this route between May and September. Upper Egypt regularly passes 45°C and the sites become genuinely unpleasant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre tips really expected?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, tipping is customary in Egypt and adds up. We give you a written guideline sheet with sensible amounts so you are never guessing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBook or ask a question\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrices are per person in twin-share accommodation, land only, and vary by departure date and group size. Tell us your preferred dates and we will confirm availability and a firm quote within one business day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCall \u003ca href=\"tel:+12027705061\"\u003e+1 202 770 5061\u003c\/a\u003e · email \u003ca href=\"mailto:usa@lookvacations.com\"\u003eusa@lookvacations.com\u003c\/a\u003e · or send an enquiry through the tour page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Look Vacations","offers":[{"title":"Twin share (per person)","offer_id":52300416483645,"sku":"LV-EG-NIL-10-TWN","price":2590.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Single occupancy (per person)","offer_id":52300416516413,"sku":"LV-EG-NIL-10-SGL","price":3190.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1010\/9009\/9517\/files\/Kheops-Pyramid.jpg?v=1785117847","url":"https:\/\/lookvacations.com\/products\/egypt-nile-cruise-pharaonic-heritage","provider":"Look Vacations","version":"1.0","type":"link"}