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Grand Egyptian GEMs: Hidden Pyramids and the Nile - Return Flight Included - 9 Days

9 days
Start and end in Cairo
4.7
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Highlights

  • Explore the Great Pyramids of Giza
  • Sail the Nile on a 5-star cruise
  • Discover Karnak's Hypostyle Hall
  • Visit the Valley of the Kings
  • Tour the temples of Abu Simbel

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Arrive Cairo
  2. Day 2 Egyptian Museum - Giza Pyramids & Sphinx
  3. Day 3 Luxor - Karnak Complex - Luxor Temple (Nile Cruise embarkation)
  4. Day 4 Luxor - Valley of the Kings - Hatshepsut - Hot Air Balloon - Edfu
  5. Day 5 Edfu - Kom Ombo
  6. Day 6 Aswan - Abu Simbel - Nubian Village
  7. Day 7 Aswan - Temple of goddess Isis - High Dam - Cairo
  8. Day 8 The Grand Egyptian Museum - Saqqara - Step Pyramids - Cairo
  9. Day 9 Depart Cairo
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  • Grand Egyptian GEMs: Hidden Pyramids and the Nile - Return Flight Included - 9 Days reviewer 1
    · September 17th, 2025
    We had an amazing trip with amazing guides and a really fun group of people. Highlights were the hot air balloon ride and the Nubian Village. There are lots of early wake ups but they’re interspersed with later ones and once you get to the cruise you get plenty of down time most days to have a rest on the boat and enjoy the facilities. I wouldn’t pay to add on the Abu Simbel temple again as it’s 7 hours driving, 3:30am wake up and $100usd per person just to see another temple, the exterior is impressive but for the lay person the temples themselves aren’t any more interesting than the others you’ve already seen. We definitely got temple fatigue and would’ve preferred to have a slow start to the day with a swim on board the boat, saving us $100 per person.
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    Trip date: September 2025
  • JM
    · August 8th, 2025
    Our guide Ashraf met us in Luxor and immediately started what would be 5 incredible days. Ashraf who is native of Luxor was incredibly knowledgeable about the local history and culture, making the historical sites come alive. When not showing us around he was engaging and helpful he made sure we were dydrated (temperature was in high 30’s) he also found shade for us for our history lessons and generally took care of us. Ashraf also gave us tips on how to do things whilst we were on tour which was invaluable.
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    Thank you much for your feedback and, for selecting Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egyptian travel experience. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be truly worthwhile. Ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests is our... Show more
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • S
    · August 7th, 2025
    This was a fabulous tour. It was our first visit to Egypt but it won’t be our last. After our Cairo tour we were met in Luxor by Ashraf of Nourbelle tours. He is a working archeologist and native of Luxor. He has a depth of knowledge and passion for Egyptology that are very inspiring. He is also funny, kind and intuitive in his approach. We toured many important sites including Karnak, Luxor, Abu Simbel, Philae and a Nubian village. We spent 5 days with him on our Nile cruise from Luxor to Aswan city. In our leisure time, he shared his insights on current and past geopolitical experiences he has live through in Egypt. As well as sharing with us the future goals of the country, while showing us examples of desert reclamation. We had so much fun with him as we learned Egyptian dances and Nubian chants. Overall I can highly recommend this tour.
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    Thank you much for your feedback and, for selecting Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egyptian travel experience. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found it to be truly worthwhile. Ensuring the safety and comfort of our guests is our... Show more
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    Trip date: August 2025
  • AY
    · July 14th, 2025
    This tour was well worth it! Not only do you get to see some essential Egyptian sites and monuments while being steeped in Egyptian history and culture , but you also get to sail the beautiful Nile, which has been the lifeforce of Egyptian people for so long. This is the best way to visit Egypt!
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    Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egyptian journey. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and found it to be a valuable experience. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities, and we're glad... Show more
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    Trip date: July 2025
  • Grand Egyptian GEMs: Hidden Pyramids and the Nile - Return Flight Included - 9 Days reviewer 5
    · July 4th, 2025
    Thorough and informative tour of all the sights. We were very glad to have a guide as although we usually plan our own itinerary, it's clear that would have been difficult in Egypt. Our guide, Mekhat, looked after us well and made sure we had what we needed. He was able to answer any questions we had.
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    Trip date: July 2025
  • A
    · July 4th, 2025
    A fantastic tour with an excellent friendly and informative guide. Fascinating locations , well organised and comfortable accommodation. We were well looked after.
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    Beyond The Nile Tours commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback and for choosing Beyond The Nile Tours for your Egyptian journey. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and found it to be a valuable experience. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities, and we're glad... Show more
    Trip date: July 2025
  • Grand Egyptian GEMs: Hidden Pyramids and the Nile - Return Flight Included - 9 Days reviewer 7
    · June 27th, 2025
    This tour covers all of the most significant and interesting sites and museums between Cairo and Aswan. The guide was professional and very knowledgeable, able to provide an much information as desired and to answer all questions. Accommodation and transport met expectations. This tour is jam packed and fast moving. Never a dull moment with minimal wasted downtime.
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • NK
    · June 27th, 2025
    Had an excellent time on the tour. Our guide Ashraf was excellent and really looked after us and ensured we were always safe and had a great time. Ashraf was extremely knowledgeable about Egyptian history, he was informative and always kept the information relevant and interesting. Seeing the sights of ancient Egypt was a real highlight and the Nile cruise was very relaxing.
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • EA
    · June 23rd, 2025
    It was great experience & lots to see
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • K
    · June 22nd, 2025
    This was my first time using a tour company and it was a great experience , everyone was very professional , patient and kind, Especially Ashraff Roma , he made me feel like family , he got us water everyday before the tour , he made sure we were in the shade when ever he was educating us on the tour , he protected us from aggressive buyers , I even forgot my phone in the bathroom at one of the locations and he made the bus turn around immediately and I was able to recover it . I feel like I gained a family member
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    Trip date: June 2025

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  • L

    Leslie

    Asked on August 3rd, 2025

    What is the name of the hotel we will be staying in when we arrive in Cairo?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten August 2025

      The hotel in Cairo will be Gewan Cairo hotel or similar. The Nile cruise will be M/S Princess Sarah or M/S Reinassance or M/S Radamis or similar.

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      Leslie

      TravelerWritten August 2025

      Is it possible to book a double room, 2 beds for Oct 31st at the same hotel. And how much would this cost?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten August 2025

      Sure, after your booking is confirmed send us a message that you want the a double room with twin beds.

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    Jay

    Asked on August 2nd, 2025

    Can you give us details for the Alexandria add-on? Also, how much extra for entrance fees, tipping, etc? Which hotel?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten August 2025

      Alexandria tour needs an extra night to do, Alexandria Tour will cost you 125 USD per person and the extra night will cost you 150 USD per 1 night in a double room. The tour starts at 07:00 and you will return to Cairo approximately at 18:30. The tour includes Lunch + Entrance fees + Tour guide + Transfer. During the tour you will visit: Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa + Alexandria Library from outside + Citadel of Qaitbay. The entrance fees are approximately between 125 USD and 165 USD per person. The tipping is 60 USD per traveler. The hotel will be Gewan Cairo hotel or similar.

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    Nadia

    Asked on July 30th, 2025

    I am interested in doing a few trips together while I'm over in that part of the world from Canada and wondering if you can assist me with that and make recommendations. Egypt, Greece and Thailand tours

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten July 2025

      We only provide tours to Egypt. You can check other tours in Greece and Thailand on tourradar website.

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    Victor

    Asked on July 26th, 2025

    I would like to know if the tour can be canceled with a full or partial refund in the event of personal illness or illness of a travel companion, or in case of security concerns or the outbreak of armed conflict in Egypt.

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten July 2025

      This is our cancellation policy: - Up to 22 days before departure ......You will lose your deposit. - 21 days before departure ......You will lose 50% of the tour cost. - 14 days before departure .... You will lose 100% of the tour cost

  • M

    Marc

    Asked on July 5th, 2025

    May i spaek with somoene in french? I from Québec city Canada. I speak basicly english.

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten July 2025

      The package includes only an English tour guide. If you want another language that will cost you extra fees.

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      Marc

      TravelerWritten July 2025

      I just want knowed ,if i stayed at the end, at Aswan 2 -3 days more by my onw. May I can keep the flight back to Cairo and just changed de date? Could be done?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten July 2025

      Unfortunately, this package tour is for a small group tour, check-in, check-out and domestic flights are all together at the time of departure.

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    Victor

    Asked on June 5th, 2025

    What are the estimated costs for the entrance fees paid at the meeting? Will a return transfer to the airport be provided at the end of the tour?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      The entrance fees are approximately between $125 and $165 USD per person and will get you into all of the sites you visit. The package includes one free transfer on the first day from Cairo international airport to our hotel and one free transfer on the last day of the tour from our hotel to Cairo international airport. Your accommodation starts on the first day at 13:00 and ends on the last day at 10:00 am.

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    Natalie

    Asked on May 26th, 2025

    How many nights extra will be needed in this program to make all optional visits? Only Alexandria needs an extra night? We definitely want to go to Alexandria - the price of 118,74€ per person includes hotel and breakfast? What exactly that price entails? Also, do you book everything except our international flights and the visa? Finally, how long do you will have the promotion active? Can you extend it until we resolve all out doubts?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      Optional tours need extra night to do: Alexandria Tour (125 USD per person), Old Cairo Tour (95 USD per person). If you want to do them you will need 2 extra nights. Extra night costs vary by room type: double room 150 USD, single room 140 USD, triple room 210 USD. Package includes accommodation, meals, tour guide, transportation, airport transfers, domestic flights. Tour doesn't include crew tips, entrance fees, personal expenses, insurance, optional tours, international flights and visa.

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      Natalie

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Is the price of the triple room (210 USD) paid separately? When I simulate the package with the extra visits, this amount does not appear. Are you the ones who book the extra night in Cairo? Until when can we cancel the trip without any costs?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      Extra night cost will be added after booking is confirmed. I will book it for you at our hotel in Cairo. Cancellation policy: Up to 22 days before departure - lose deposit, 21 days before - lose 50% of tour cost, 14 days before - lose 100% of tour cost.

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      Natalie

      TravelerWritten June 2025

      Are all entrances presented throughout the program included or excluded from the total amount we pay here through the app? (Excluding the ones that are optional).

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten June 2025

      Entrance fees are not included in the package cost, approximately between $125 and $165 USD per person and will get you into all of the sites you visit.

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    Angela

    Asked on May 22nd, 2025

    I was reading the optional extras on this tour and was interested in Alexandria tour. It states that I need an extra night to do this. How much does the extra night cost and is it at the day before the beginning of the tour or the day after the end of the tour?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      Alexandria tour need an extra night to do, so you can arrive a day earlier and we will arrange it for you on the first day if the tour. The extra night will cost you 140 USD per 1 night in a single room. Alexandria tour costs 125 USD per person.

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    Dave

    Asked on May 18th, 2025

    Is it OK to book this Grand Egyptian GEMs if we are 76 and 75 years old?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      If you are in a good health and can walk for long distances you can join the tour.

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    Eva

    Asked on May 10th, 2025

    How much is the total cost of all entrance fees for this tour?

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    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      The entrance fees are approximately between 125 USD and 165 USD per person.

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      Eva

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      The fees depend on what (why approximately, not exact amount)? Do we have to buy the tickets in front of the sites by our selves?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      The entrance fees are approximately between $125 and $165 USD per person and will get you into all of the sites you visit. You can certainly pay as you go if you want. If you decide you just want to pay once, we will collect this money from you during the welcome meeting.

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      Eva

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      Do you know if I need to apply for visa to Egypt in advanced

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      Eva

      TravelerWritten May 2025

      How much are the tips for the tour usually?

    • Beyond The Nile ToursOperatorWritten May 2025

      The tipping kitty is USD $60 per traveler 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.

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