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11-Day Cairo, Cruise, Abu Simbel, Dendara, Abydos, Alexandria and GEM museum

11 days
Start and end in Cairo
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11-Day Cairo, Cruise, Abu Simbel, Dendara, Abydos, Alexandria and GEM museum - Vacations to go travel
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Highlights

  • Explore the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Discover treasures at the Egyptian Museum
  • Sail the Nile and visit ancient temples
  • Tour the Valley of the Kings and Luxor
  • Experience a Nubian village dinner

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Cairo
  2. Day 2 Pyramids, Saqqara and Memphis tour
  3. Day 3 Cairo - City tour – Flight to Aswan
  4. Day 4 (Abu Simbel tour) – Aswan Hotel
  5. Day 5 Philae temple & High Dam - island felucca trip, Cruise to Komombo
  6. Day 6 Edfu - Esna - Luxor
  7. Day 7 Optional Hot Air balloon - Luxor West bank – Optional Sound and light show by Carriage
  8. Day 8 Luxor – Day tour to Dendarah and Abydos tour- Transfer to hotel in Luxor
  9. Day 9 Luxor East bank – Flight to Cairo
  10. Day 10 Cairo - Day tour to Alexandria or Grand Egyptian museum
  11. Day 11 Cairo
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8 to 80 years old

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  • A
    · June 2nd, 2025
    we had an amazing tour! Hema and Temer were awesome....the cruise was 1/3 full so we had the entire ship to ourselves. would have been better to have cruised longer, and not to have to get up between 4-6am most days...but sooo worth the early mornings...Abydos and Dendereh were amazing. Been on the list for a long time....the museums were great and and always felt safe. no worries... Hope to be back for a more relaxing visit next time!
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    Vacations to go travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad you had a memorable tour and that Hima and Tamer made it even more special. Abydos, Dendera, and the peaceful cruise sound like real highlights! We understand the early mornings can be tough, but we’re happy... Show more
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    Trip date: May 2025
  • 11-Day Cairo, Cruise, Abu Simbel, Dendara, Abydos, Alexandria and GEM museum reviewer 2
    · May 23rd, 2025
    Guides were beyond excellent!! Overall great itinerary, and Michael allowed us to adjust some plans last minute like a flight to Abu Simbel. Some things could have been avoided as they were of low interest or not worth the time spent: Nubian village was too long of a boat ride for not much to see, and some of the “forced but no pressure“ shopping stops were ok but also ok if avoided.
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    Vacations to go travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're absolutely delighted to hear that you found the guides to be beyond excellent and that the overall itinerary met your expectations. It's also wonderful to know that Michael’s... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • PS
    · May 22nd, 2025
    Omg, this tour was fantastic 💖 I wouldn't do Egypt any other way! Michael, John and there tour guides were nothing short of amazing 🙂 Right from the start everything went smoothly, pick up from airport, dropping us to the hotels, which by the way were incredible, safety was never an issue and they made sure everyone's needs were met. My only complaint and it's not even really complaint is I think at the end of the your we definitely needed to stay at least 3 nights in Hurghada so you could experience both the diving and everything Mecure had to offer. The food, the people the experience was spot on. The cruise was amazing as well. Would we travel again with these guys ABSOLUTELY, we are already taking with our friends to come over again in 12 months time and an added bonus we have made new friends from your. Thank you to everyone involved. Allan and Trish from Australia 💖
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    Vacations to go travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear you had such a fantastic experience and that Michael, John, and the team made your journey smooth and memorable. It’s wonderful to know you felt safe, well looked after, and enjoyed the... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • 11-Day Cairo, Cruise, Abu Simbel, Dendara, Abydos, Alexandria and GEM museum reviewer 4
    · May 21st, 2025
    It was excellent. The guides were fantastic and very knowledgeable. And funny! The places we went were very amazing! The only negative was the people on the streets selling stuff. They were everywhere and by the end I had had enough of it. You can stay polite for just so long.
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    Vacations to go travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your kind words about the guides and the amazing sites. We appreciate your honest feedback about the street vendors and understand how it can be overwhelming. We hope to welcome you on another trip soon!
    Trip date: May 2025
  • 11-Day Cairo, Cruise, Abu Simbel, Dendara, Abydos, Alexandria and GEM museum reviewer 5
    · May 12th, 2025
    This tour far exceeded my expectations. All of the guides, drivers, hotels, accommodations, sites and craftsmans were professional and amazing. The guides Michael, Tamer, a Mansour were incredible. Mansour really stood out. He got to know us and tailored the tour our interested and personal needs. We felt cared for and safe the entire trip. The value for the cost was amazing. I would highly recommend Tourradar if you want to experience Egypt.
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    Vacations to go travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback. We are absolutely delighted to hear that your tour far exceeded your expectations. It’s fantastic to know that every aspect of your experience—from the guides and drivers to the accommodations and... Show more
    Trip date: May 2025
  • DH
    · May 11th, 2025
    The whole tour is very well planned and was brilliantly executed, with nothing left to chance. Everything and everyone were on time, the company representative, John and the tour guides in Upper and Lower Egypt (Hassan and Tamer respectively) were very knowledgeable, always polite and went out of their way to cater for all our whims, the food was perfect, the accommodation and the cruise ship were really 5* level and the sites included in the tour really leave you in awe at what the Egyptian Civilisation achieved 5.000 years ago. We whole-heartedly recommend this tour!
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    Vacations to go travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your wonderful feedback. We’re so pleased to hear that the tour exceeded your expectations and that John, Hassan, and Tamer made your experience truly special. It means a lot to us that you would recommend the tour, and we hope to welcome... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • KC
    · May 3rd, 2025
    The organization is top notch and from beginning to end we were looked after. John, the representative, arranged everything and always made sure that everything went smoothly. My friend and I were a little disappointed when we found out shortly before the tour that we were the only travelers as we enjoy meeting other people. George, our guide in Cairo, was phenomenal, an extensive knowledge with the ability to communicate clearly and enthusiastically and always had some interesting tidbits to add. Hussain, our guide in Aswan and Luxor, looked after our every need. The itinerary is busy and sometimes a lot of driving was involved. This tour added temples that were not included in other tours, which ended up being some of our favorites. Hotels were mixed, cruise ship a bit tired looking, but altogether a fantastic experience. Service was always great!
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    Vacations to go travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your kind words! We're really glad to hear you felt well taken care of and that you enjoyed the extra temple visits—those hidden gems are often the best part. We're sorry the private tour caught you off guard, but we hope the... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • CO
    · April 15th, 2025
    Itinerary very busy so would be better if it was over a few more days with some down time. Hotels generally of a good standard with the standout accomodation the Steigenberger Nile Palace at Luxor. Unfortunately the boat , the Jaz Crown Prince was shabby and tired although staff and service were good. Boat is in desperate need of a refurb.
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    Vacations to go travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your valuable feedback. We're glad you enjoyed the overall hotel quality, especially the Steigenberger Nile Palace in Luxor, and appreciated the service on the Jaz Crown Prince. We regret that the condition of the cruise ship did not meet... Show more
    Trip date: March 2025
  • VM
    · April 14th, 2025
    This tour was absolutely incredible. It’s exceeded my expectations. Michael was there to pick us up at the airport and guide us through all the way to our hotel. He was there each time we landed at Cairo airport and took off. He made everything seamless. Michael was our Egyptologist in Cairo. He was just wonderful and thoughtful. Ibrahim was our Egyptologist from Luxor to Aswan. Such an amazing, kind and generous person. Both our Egyptologists were a wealth of knowledge and passionately shared this with us. We enjoyed their humour and respectful manner. The dahabiya was truly magical and the crew were exceptional. I would recommend this tour to anyone who would like a truly memorable tour in Egypt
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    Vacations to go travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for your heartfelt review! We're delighted to hear the tour exceeded your expectations and that both Michael and Ibrahim made your journey through Egypt so seamless and enriching. It’s wonderful to know you felt well cared for every... Show more
    Trip date: April 2025
  • 11-Day Cairo, Cruise, Abu Simbel, Dendara, Abydos, Alexandria and GEM museum reviewer 10
    · April 13th, 2025
    Loved it and guides were excellent. Would fully recommend to others.
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    Trip date: April 2025

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11-Day Cairo, Cruise, Abu Simbel, Dendara, Abydos, Alexandria and GEM museum
From Cairo to Cairo

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    Cindy

    Asked on April 29th, 2025

    Can you please confirm: 1) That you will be able to feed my wife who is a Coeliac and therefore needs to be Gluten Free 2) That we can add a day on at teh end so that we can do both teh alexandria trip as part of teh tour and The Gem museum on the following day (please quote this for us) 3) confirm that we still get the included airport transfer after the extra day.

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    • Vacations to go travelOperatorWritten April 2025

      Gluten-Free Meals: While gluten-free products are somewhat limited in Egypt, most of the meals on the tour are served as open buffets, giving your wife the flexibility to choose what best suits her Coeliac dietary requirements. We also recommend bringing some gluten-free crackers or biscuits to have on hand during the trip. From our side, we can arrange to have some gluten-free bread available for her while in Cairo, and if you wish, we can also prepare some for you to take on the Nile cruise. It's best to avoid dishes such as pasta with white sauce, as these often contain flour — rice, grilled meats, vegetables, and legumes are good alternatives and are commonly served.

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      Cindy

      TravelerWritten April 2025

      Please confirm that you have 1) Booked an additional night's accommodation at the same hotel in Cairo for the night of 27 November and that we will be transferred to the airport on Friday 28 November. 2) That you have booked a full day tour of the GEM for 27 November and have us booked on the trip to Alexandria on Wednesday 26 November as part of the standard tour

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    Jess

    Asked on April 25th, 2025

    Would you please let us know the name of the 5* cruise ship that this particular tour will use? We would like to know the name of the ship and also would like to pre-request specific cabins/location if possible.

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    • Vacations to go travelOperatorWritten April 2025

      The 5-star cruise ship for your tour is the Chateau Lafayette. Cabin assignments are arranged by the cruise management upon arrival, and we are unable to pre-request specific cabin locations.

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    Asked on March 9th, 2025

    I am a solo traveler interested in this Egypt tour. What approximately would be the additional cost for me get a private room.

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    Monique

    Asked on March 6th, 2025

    How are updates made to the tour itinerary?

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      Updates to the tour itinerary are handled by our operation team and communicated accordingly.

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    Asked on February 5th, 2025

    Is it possible to have a personalized tour guide?

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      Personalized tour guides are available upon request, and they can cater tours in multiple languages including German.

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    Asked on January 25th, 2025

    Are the entrance fees for other temples included in the tour?

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    Asked on January 13th, 2025

    Could you add any dinners that are not included?

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      In large hotels, there are various specialized restaurants offering different cuisines and dining experiences. It's more flexible and convenient for you to choose where you'd prefer to dine each day, based on your preferences at the time.

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    Asked on December 27th, 2024

    Is it possible to visit Abu Simbel within the 10-days tour?

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      You have the option to visit Abu Simbel during the 10-day tour, with a cost of USD 155 per person.

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    Asked on December 21st, 2024

    Is it recommended to get a visa for Egypt before departure or can it be obtained at the airport?

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    • Vacations to go travelOperatorWritten December 2024

      You can get the visa at the airport with support from our welcome agent.

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    Beth

    Asked on December 12th, 2024

    Would you please let us know what time we would arrive back to Cairo from Alexandria? I don't need to know exact time, but would like to know if we will arrive to Cairo before midnight or after midnight. The reason we ask is that we are looking at potential flights and want to know what our options are for flights.

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