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Highlights

  • Visit the Pyramids of Giza and see the mythical Sphinx
  • Cruise along the Nile and admire the beautiful scenery
  • Tour the Karnak Temple Complex and the Edfu Temple
  • Learn about 4000-year-old culture in Egyptian Museum

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrival Cairo
  2. Day 2 Cairo - Giza Pyramids - Guardian Sphinx - Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
  3. Day 3 Luxor - Nile Cruise Tours - Luxor & Karnak Temples
  4. Day 4 Nile Cruise Tours - Valley of the Kings - Queen Hatshepsut - Esna - Edfu
  5. Day 5 Nile Cruise Tours - Edfu - Kom Ombo - Aswan
  6. Day 6 Aswan - Abu Simbel - Nubian Village.
  7. Day 7 Philae temple - High Dam - Aswan - Cairo
  8. Day 8 Cairo - Departure day
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  • Pharaohs Nile Cruise Adventure - Exclusive Grand GEM Visit – Return Flights Included reviewer 1
    · December 5th, 2025
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  • C
    · December 3rd, 2025
    Words can’t begin to describe the magic that was felt at every location we explored in our Wgypt tour. Abdou’s explanations and first-hand experience in discovering some of the tombs we saw in Saqqara and Giza was nothing short but amazing. Our guide for most of the journey was Ashraf, who was very keen in speaking to us not only about Pharaonic civilization, but about Egyptian daily life as well. I really appreciated the personable approach he had during the tour. The tour organizer, Mohammed, did a fantastic job at accommodating our travel tastes and needs for both me and my grandmother who is 80 years old, he and Omar did the utmost to make us feel comfortable and relaxed throughout our travels. I highly recommend booking with Beyond the Nile Tours for a memorable experience, it truly allowed us to create so many memories.
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    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted you chose Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egypt Vacation Package. From the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum to scenic Nile River Cruise through Luxor and Aswan, it was a pleasure... Show more
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    Trip date: November 2025
  • Pharaohs Nile Cruise Adventure - Exclusive Grand GEM Visit – Return Flights Included reviewer 3
    · December 2nd, 2025
    Our tour guild Ahmed Saladino was very knowledgeable tour guide, loved small private tour experience. Nile cruise-on ms renaissance had great staff, and service was excellent. I wish they had more Egyptian food variety mixed with regular dinning options to give more authentic feel. Tours were amazing be prepared for every early morning. Boat WiFi was not good, even with paying not worth it. Had to by for each device not room # and had spotty service so not worth it. Get a massage with George! Highly recommend.
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    Beyond The Nile Tours commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted you chose Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egypt Vacation Package. From the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum to scenic Nile River Cruise through Luxor and Aswan, it was a pleasure... Show more
    Trip date: November 2025
  • RR
    · December 2nd, 2025
    The tour covered most of the highlights I wanted to see. The schedule seemed to work for each place visited. It was planned well with time to relax on boat.
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    Beyond The Nile Tours commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted you chose Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egypt Vacation Package. From the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum to scenic Nile River Cruise through Luxor and Aswan, it was a pleasure... Show more
    Trip date: November 2025
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    · December 2nd, 2025
    it was thanks beyond the nile
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    Beyond The Nile Tours commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted you chose Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egypt Vacation Package. From the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum to scenic Nile River Cruise through Luxor and Aswan, it was a pleasure... Show more
    Trip date: December 2025
  • Pharaohs Nile Cruise Adventure - Exclusive Grand GEM Visit – Return Flights Included reviewer 6
    · November 29th, 2025
    This is a great tour to have lots of knowledge about Ancient Egyptian history and culture. You visit several temples and have a great explanation in each one of them and free time to explore it and take great photos. Please be aware this may be a fast paced tour, with early pickups and long days to cover the most everyday. All the places you visit are great, the Museum is amazing but also keep in mind they can get very packed. Regarding the cruise, don't expect much, the boat is pretty standard and the food can be repetitive.
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    Beyond The Nile Tours commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted you chose Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egypt experience. From the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum to scenic Nile River Cruise through Luxor and Aswan, it was a pleasure... Show more
    Trip date: November 2025
  • Pharaohs Nile Cruise Adventure - Exclusive Grand GEM Visit – Return Flights Included reviewer 7
    · November 28th, 2025
    This was an amazing trip, very high value for the price.
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    Beyond The Nile Tours commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted you chose Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egypt experience. From the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum to scenic Nile River Cruise through Luxor and Aswan, it was a pleasure... Show more
    Trip date: November 2025
  • MR
    · November 28th, 2025
    Good value. Very informative.
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    Beyond The Nile Tours commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted you chose Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egypt experience. From the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum to scenic Nile River Cruise through Luxor and Aswan, it was a pleasure... Show more
    Trip date: November 2025
  • Pharaohs Nile Cruise Adventure - Exclusive Grand GEM Visit – Return Flights Included reviewer 9
    · November 28th, 2025
    Ashram Roma was as good a tour guide as I've ever had. He, being an archeologist, was very knowledgeable about all the sites and history we covered. I would highly recommend him and the tour we went on to all visitors to Egypt.
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    Beyond The Nile Tours commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted you chose Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egypt experience. From the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum to scenic Nile River Cruise through Luxor and Aswan, it was a pleasure... Show more
    Trip date: November 2025
  • Pharaohs Nile Cruise Adventure - Exclusive Grand GEM Visit – Return Flights Included reviewer 10
    · November 28th, 2025
    Ashraf was a great guide. He was very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly! The itinerary hit all the highlights. We did most of the extra excursions and enjoyed them all.
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    Beyond The Nile Tours commented on this review
    Thank you so much for sharing your feedback! We’re delighted you chose Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egypt experience. From the Pyramids of Giza and the Grand Egyptian Museum to scenic Nile River Cruise through Luxor and Aswan, it was a pleasure... Show more
    Trip date: November 2025

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    Aaron

    Asked on October 29th, 2025

    Can I get some help with airfare? RDU TO CAIRO

    Flights / Transfers
    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      Please be advised that the adventures we offer will not include international airfare, as travellers can join the trip from many different countries. You will be responsible for booking your own flights to meet at the starting city of your adventure.

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    Bianca

    Asked on October 29th, 2025

    What flight does this include

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      Please be advised that the adventures we offer will not include international airfare, as travellers can join the trip from many different countries.

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    Justin

    Asked on October 29th, 2025

    Can you accommodate gluten allergies? We have multiple people in our party who need to have gluten free in the food before we can book anything.

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      Justin

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      Is the travel date when our flights depart from the origin or when we need to be in Egypt?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      Our meals on the Nile cruise and at the hotel are buffet meals, so you can choose your preference.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      Your accommodation will start on Feb 27th at 13:00 and ends on Mar 7th at 10:00 am. So you should arrange your international flights according to that.

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    Stuart

    Asked on October 29th, 2025

    How much money will be paid in tips, entries and other extras? And how much is the single supplement?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      The entrance fees are approximately between $135 and $175 USD per person and will get you into all of the sites you visit. The tipping kitty is USD $60 per person and covers tips for all drivers and boat crew along the way. The only tips not included in the kitty are for the tour guides which you can tip at your own discretion. This tour cost with the current 60% discount in a single room will cost you US$1760.

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    William

    Asked on October 28th, 2025

    If we change our mind to another date after booking, can that change be made? We are trying to figure things out and I don't want to miss the deal. So hoping to book ASAP but if for any reason that week doesn't work out, I'd like some flexibility if possible.

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      Changing the tour date after your booking is confirmed to another date will cost you extra fees.

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      William

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      Could you tell me what the fee is?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      This is our policy for changing date: - Up to 22 days before departure ...... We will add extra fees which is 30% of the tour cost. - 21 days before departure ...... We will add extra fees which is 50% of the tour cost. - 14 days before departure .... We will add extra fees which is 100% of the tour cost

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      William

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      Do you also have a schedule of the daily activities you can share with me? I am considering bringing along my teenager, but would like to know how demanding each day can be. I know your website lays out the things we will see in the day, but something with times the day will start, the duration of each visit and times for the end of the day would be very helpful before I decide who I can bring along.

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    Ross

    Asked on October 28th, 2025

    how many nights are you on the Nile cruise? how much should we budget for entrance fees during the trip?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      The package includes a Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan 5 days 4 nights. The entrance fees are approximately between $135 and $175 USD per person and will get you into all of the sites you visit.

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      Ross

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      how much does it cost for the optional Abu Simbel excursion?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      Abu Simbel optional tour will cost you 125 USD per person.

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      Ross

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      Do you have any add on trips to Jordan/Petra?

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    Patrick

    Asked on October 27th, 2025

    Can I know the breakdown/price list for the Entrance fees for all temples and sites.

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      Patrick

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      How much for Tipping kitty for crew, drivers and guide?

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      Patrick

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      4+ Star hotel in Cairo = can give a few example of Hotels

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      Patrick

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      5 Star Standard Nile cruise Boat = can I know what brand/company is the nile cruise boat

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      The entrance fees are approximately between $135 and $175 USD per person and will get you into all of the sites you visit.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      The tipping kitty is USD $60 per person and covers tips for all drivers and boat crew along the way. The only tips not included in the kitty are for the tour guides which you can tip at your own discretion.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      The hotel in Cairo will be Gewan Cairo hotel or similar.

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      The Nile cruise will be M/S Princess Sarah or M/S Reinassance or M/S Radamis or similar.

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    Naomi

    Asked on October 25th, 2025

    I am looking at your Pharoah's Nile Cruise adventure for myself and my wife and grown up daughter. Is there any reason why instead, we cannot add a few extra days in Cairo organised by ourselves after the tour has finished. How do we pay for the entrance fees and do you organise the tours for us?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      Sure, you can book the extra nights at the end of the tour by yourselves. And if you want us to book the extra nights for you we can arrange that. Entrance fees should be paid upon arrival and you can pay it cash in USD or EGP or using your credit card.

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    Audrey

    Asked on October 24th, 2025

    Do you have the fight information as to what time is the flight from Awan to cairo

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      You will return to Cairo from Aswan on Day 7 approximately between (19:00 - 23:00) It is subject to availability. We will confirm the flights tickets 15 days prior to your travel date.

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    Tyler

    Asked on October 22nd, 2025

    Do you know if the hotel in Cairo include airport shuttle if we arrive one day earlier?

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      Tyler

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      how we pay for entrance tickets to the museums? Do we pay in cash or card?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      You can pay the entrance fees by your credit card or cash in USD or Egyptian pounds.

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      Tyler

      TravelerWritten October 2025

      Is the Pyramid visit including the visit inside or only outside?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten October 2025

      Only outside. If you want to visit the pyramids from inside you can buy an extra ticket on the spot while you're visiting the pyramids.

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