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Taste of Egypt 2026

10 days
Start and end in Cairo
2.0
1 traveler review
Taste of Egypt 2026 - Avalon Waterways
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River Cruise
Scenic waterways and effortless exploration
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 30 - 160
Age range 8 to 99
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Highlights

  • Explore the Great Pyramid of Giza
  • Discover King Tut's treasures
  • Cruise the Nile and see ancient temples
  • Visit the Valley of the Kings
  • Sail on a Felucca around Elephantine Island

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 CAIRO, EGYPT
  2. Day 2 CAIRO
  3. Day 3 CAIRO
  4. Day 4 CAIRO–LUXOR (EMBARKATION)
  5. Day 5 LUXOR–EDFU
  6. Day 6 EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN
  7. Day 7 ASWAN
  8. Day 8 ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION)–CAIRO
  9. Day 9 CAIRO
  10. Day 10 CAIRO
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Free eSIM
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What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Operated by

Avalon Waterways

Number of tours

539

Age Range

8 to 99 years old

Response time

within 2 days

Response rate

92%

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Avalon Waterways Ship

  • MS Farah
    MS Farah
     In Arabic, Farah means Happiness and Joy. In this spirit, you'll sail on the MS Farah-one of Egypt's most elite ships on the Nile. Cru… Read more
    Capacity
    Built
    2011
    Guests
    120
    Crew
    85
    Length
    236ft
    Width
    Suites
    2
    Staterooms
    56
    Registry
    Gross Tonnage
    Electricity
    Beam
    Cruising Speed
    Generators
    Engines
    Draft
    Cabin
    56
    Deck
    5
    Deck with Cabins
    4

Customer Reviews

  • Overall Rating
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • Itinerary
    Average
    3.0
  • Guide
    Average
    3.0
  • Transport
    Bad
    1.0
  • Accommodation
    Average
    3.0
  • Food
    Rather poor
    2.0
  • 4.6
  • JS
    · May 20th, 2023
    We were very disappointed in the recent (April 14, 2023) Avalon Taste of Egypt cruise. This was billed as a “ luxury” tour but the only “luxury” portion were the hotels in Cairo. The cruise portion of the trip was on the MS Farah. Be aware that this ship IS NOT an Avalon owned or Avalon managed ship. The ship had five decks but no elevator. Not a problem if you are on one of the lower floors but we were on the fourth. And, the lack of an elevator was never mentioned by Avalon or its travel agency, Avoya. The shipboard food was mediocre, the cabins were average, but the top outdoor deck was great - but was only used for one evening meal. But, our biggest complaint was the manner in which our travel within Egypt was mis-handled. On the third day of the trip, it was indicated that there would be a one-hour morning flight from Cairo to Luxor. That meant returning from our second day’s tour in Cairo to our hotel at 6:30 pm and then having to leave for the airport at 2:00 am! Why, because the tickets for our 28 person group had not been obtained in advance and we spent four hours waiting in line in the overly crowded Cairo airport. And, when we later returned from Aswan to Cairo, the tickets for our flight were again not booked in advance and half of our group had to take a late flight that eventually got us to our hotel at 2:15 am. This trip was meant to be a vacation, not an ordeal. Our guide was OK, but the size of our group was way too large for one person to manage and the crowds made it hard to hear him or follow him. If you go, be prepared - Egypt is a very poor country and it is dirty, hot, and overcrowded. The pyramids, tombs, tourist sites and temples are things to behold, but the cities, towns and villages are depressing. And, if you have any physical limitations, the amount of walking, sometimes crawling, and climbing should be factored into your decision.
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    Trip date: April 2023

Dates & Availability

10 days
Taste of Egypt 2026
From Cairo to Cairo

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    Tamara

    Asked on May 22nd, 2023

    What hotel does Avalon have us staying at in Cairo?

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    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten May 2023

      Hotels in Cairo are usually confirmed and sent to you in the final documents once you have a confirmed booked, that would be sent to you closer to departure. I had a look and can see that you should expect to be in deluxe or first class hotels. Hotels below or similar: Marriott Mena House OR Hilton Heliopolis.

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    Elizabeth

    Asked on July 6th, 2022

    What hotels do we stay at in cairo? What is the fee for going to Abu Simbel? By car or flight?

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    Flights / Transfers
    Tour Details
    • Avalon WaterwaysOperatorWritten July 2022

      Hotels are not confirmed until about 30 days prior to departure, but the two we have listed are Marriott Mena House and Hilton Heliopolis. For Abu Simbel excursion, the price is $390 per person and is operated by flight. Availability is subject to change.

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Good to Know

Tour ID: 226553

  • Currency
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    Egyptian Pound
    Egypt
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  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Egypt. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an infected area for Egypt. Ideally 10 days before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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