EGYPT & THE NILE WTEG In-Depth Explorer
WHAT'S INCLUDED Featured Countries No regrets Inclusions Egypt, including Cairo, Aswan, Edfu, From pharaohs to mummies - locally Luxor & Hurghada guided tours of the Egyptian Museum & the Pyramids of Giza Accommodation Sit back & chill as you drift down the 7 Nights accommodation : Nile on a traditional felucca sailing 3 nights - Hotel boat 1 nights - Overnight Train Local villages, ancient sites & stunning 3 nights - Cruise ship scenery - see them all on your relaxing three-night cruise down the Nile Food Visit the Avenue of the Sphinxes 15 meals included Guided tour through the Valley of 7 Breakfast Kings 3 Lunch See the Colossos of Memnon 5 Dinner Visit an indigenous Nubian village (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) FREE TIME
Free Time in Egypt & The Nile What Is Free Time? Visit the Unfinished Obelisk High Dam Free Time Add-Ons will take your trip to a Abu Simbel Temple whole new level with unforgettable View Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two experiences unique to the places you Gods visit. See more, do more, live more & go Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak home completely regret-free. Costs for Luxor those aren’t included in your trip cost & Red Sea Cruise are payable to your trip manager in local currency. DEPARTURES
STARTS CAIRO ENDS CAIRO WWEGA16 Depart at 10/16/2021 7:00:00 PM Return leaves at 3/12/2022 8:00:00 AM
Start Date End Date Final Price Savings Departure Notices
16 Oct 2021 23 Oct 2021 $ 1686 89 Definite
30 Oct 2021 06 Nov 2021 $ 1509 266 Definite
13 Nov 2021 20 Nov 2021 $ 1487 262 Definite
27 Nov 2021 04 Dec 2021 $ 1487 262 Definite
18 Dec 2021 25 Dec 2021 $ 1529 270 Definite
25 Dec 2021 01 Jan 2022 $ 1529 270 Definite
08 Jan 2022 15 Jan 2022 $ 1330 235 Definite
05 Feb 2022 12 Feb 2022 $ 1330 235 Definite
19 Feb 2022 26 Feb 2022 $ 1330 235 Definite
05 Mar 2022 12 Mar 2022 $ 1487 78 Definite
STARTS CAIRO ENDS CAIRO BBEGAA17 Depart at 4/9/2022 7:00:00 PM Return leaves at 10/1/2022 8:00:00 AM
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09 Apr 2022 16 Apr 2022 $ 1522 507 Definite
23 Apr 2022 30 Apr 2022 $ 1522 507 Definite
07 May 2022 14 May 2022 $ 1564 521 Definite
04 Jun 2022 11 Jun 2022 $ 1601 534 Definite
02 Jul 2022 09 Jul 2022 $ 1639 546 Definite
30 Jul 2022 06 Aug 2022 $ 1639 546 Definite
27 Aug 2022 03 Sep 2022 $ 1601 534 Definite
24 Sep 2022 01 Oct 2022 $ 1601 534 Definite
STARTS CAIRO ENDS CAIRO WWEGA17 Depart at 10/15/2022 7:00:00 PM Return leaves at 3/11/2023 8:00:00 AM
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15 Oct 2022 22 Oct 2022 $ 1619 286 Definite
29 Oct 2022 05 Nov 2022 $ 1619 286 Definite
12 Nov 2022 19 Nov 2022 $ 1594 281 Definite
26 Nov 2022 03 Dec 2022 $ 1594 281 Definite
17 Dec 2022 24 Dec 2022 $ 1645 290 Definite
24 Dec 2022 31 Dec 2022 $ 1645 290 Definite
07 Jan 2023 14 Jan 2023 $ 1594 281 Definite
21 Jan 2023 28 Jan 2023 $ 1594 281 Definite
04 Feb 2023 11 Feb 2023 $ 1594 281 Definite
18 Feb 2023 25 Feb 2023 $ 1594 281 Definite
04 Mar 2023 11 Mar 2023 $ 1594 281 Definite
STARTS CAIRO ENDS CAIRO BBEGAP18 Depart at 4/8/2023 7:00:00 PM Return leaves at 9/30/2023 8:00:00 AM
Start Date End Date Final Price Savings Departure Notices
08 Apr 2023 15 Apr 2023 $ 1522 507 Definite
22 Apr 2023 29 Apr 2023 $ 1522 507 Definite
06 May 2023 13 May 2023 $ 1564 521 Definite
20 May 2023 27 May 2023 $ 1601 534 Definite
03 Jun 2023 10 Jun 2023 $ 1601 534 Definite
01 Jul 2023 08 Jul 2023 $ 1639 546 Definite
29 Jul 2023 05 Aug 2023 $ 1639 546 Definite
26 Aug 2023 02 Sep 2023 $ 1601 534 Definite
23 Sep 2023 30 Sep 2023 $ 1601 534 Definite ITINERARY
Day 1 : Arrive Cairo
Day 2 : Cairo to Aswan via Giza
Day 3 : Nile Cruise - Aswan
Day 4 : Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu
Day 5 : Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor
Day 6 : Luxor to Hurghada
Day 7 : Hurghada to Cairo
Day 8 : Depart Cairo ITINERARY DETAILS
Day 1 : Arrive Cairo Cairo Join forces with your group tonight and soak up the excitement of these exotic lands. Tomorrow will be a whole world of discovery, so you'll be thankful for your luxe hotel sleep.
Cairo
Day 2 : Cairo to Aswan via Giza Cairo Get ready for a sensory overload of the best possible variety. Markets & mayhem are on every corner, with stops for hummus and tea proving very essential.
Giza Of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World only one remains, and today you will be seeing it up close and personal. Get the tissues ready, seeing the iconic Sphinx and the Pyramids of Giza in all their 4,600 year old glory will make for a day that stirs you to the very core. Inclusions From pharaohs to mummies - locally guided tours of the Egyptian Museum & the Pyramids of Giza Aswan Tonight it's an overnight train to Aswan - nothing gives you a more up-close look at a place than riding local!
Day 3 : Nile Cruise - Aswan Aswan Today is all about jaw drops from start to end. First up, you'll learn about the famous Obelisk, a symbol of Egypt, and interestingly a monument that is carved in the ground. These pointed needles are a great example of the skills of the ancient Egyptian artisans and our Local Guide will get you in the know on A to Z and everything in-between. Take a stroll along the Nile before grabbing that camera, as we hop aboard a wooden felucca sailboat, the first of our two boating experiences for the day, and watch the local life as you float on by. Tonight is a taste of the high life with a luxury cruise on the River Nile, no less. This is the first of 3-nights we'll spend on the water, soaking up Egypt from its iconic waterway. Inclusions Sit back & chill as you drift down the Nile on a traditional felucca sailing boat Local villages, ancient sites & stunning scenery - see them all on your relaxing three-night cruise down the Nile Free Time Visit the Unfinished Obelisk High Dam USD 31.00
Aswan Day 4 : Nile Cruise - Aswan to Edfu Aswan Enjoy waking up to the Nile and sand dunes as your backdrop, while you sip your coffee and ponder just how good life is. Free Time Abu Simbel Temple USD 145.00
Edfu After green fields, the Arabian desert and palm trees aplenty have teased our eyes along the Nile, we'll pull in for a peak at the perfectly symmetrical town of Kom Ombo. This village's famous temple is dedicated to the God of Crocodile, and the God of Falcon and with it's stunning setting right by the Nile is the perfect spot to head on-land for some exploring. Back on the boat you can practice your 'walk like an Egyptian' pose, then take a dip in the pool (yes, as in the boat has a pool) before we dock for the night in Edfu. Free Time View Kom Ombo, the Temple of Two Gods USD 19.00
Day 5 : Nile Cruise - Edfu to Luxor Edfu A spot of temple time is up for grabs this morning, complete with a Greco-Roman history lesson & plenty of photo ops. Shortly after, we'll cast off in the direction of Luxor.
Luxor As soon as we step foot on Luxor terrain, we'll start spinning our way into the historical mysteries of this magnificent town including the Avenue of the Sphinxes, an epic lineup of human headed sphinxes spanning 3km, and let's not forget a photographers dream. Tomorrow the Luxor discoveries continue, so there's no need to cram it all in on day one. Inclusions Visit the Avenue of the Sphinxes
Day 6 : Luxor to Hurghada Luxor Only on a trip to Egypt would ancient royal tombs make a casual appearance on our daily agenda. Venturing to the Valley of the Kings known as 'City of the Dead,' our local guide will take us to some of the 63 royal tombs found here. We'll visit an indigenous Nubian Village and see the rich heritage of a community dating back to the Palaeolithic era (Contiki Cares). Later, choose to visit the Temple of Karnak where we can find the world’s largest religious structure, the Temple of Amun. Inclusions Guided tour through the Valley of Kings See the Colossos of Memnon Visit an indigenous Nubian village (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience) Free Time Guided visit of the Temple of Karnak Luxor USD 56.00
Hurghada Hurghada is all about beachside summer holiday vibes to rival the Mediterranean. With crystal clear waters as far as the eye can see, umbrella-lined beaches, and golden sunsets, this town will be sure to seal the deal on your love for Egypt.
Day 7 : Hurghada to Cairo Hurghada Lovers of exploring by sea could take a cruise of the Red Sea for all new views, or those who prefer life a little more on land could snorkel, sun bake or just relax in paradise this morning. Later, we'll attempt an Arabic goodbye to the beautiful beaches of Hurghada as we make our way back to where our Egyptian escapade kicked off just a week ago. Free Time Red Sea Cruise US 62.50-74.50
Cairo It's our last complete day together on tour, which means we need to make the most of every second and avoid winding down at all costs. Dive back into Cairo and find a mezze haunt to loiter in, or roam the ancient Khan El Khalili bazaar to pick up some final treasures.
Day 8 : Depart Cairo Cairo Down your last breakfast on us before collapsing into a mess of farewells. Stay strong, there are plenty more exotic lands with Contiki trips written all over them.
Cairo