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The Great Pyramid of Giza

Highlights of Egypt: Cairo & Nile cruise

7 days from $3,745pp
The Great Pyramid of Giza
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Tour highlights

  • Visit the pyramids, the last remaining Ancient Wonder of the World.

  • Enjoy the scenery of the Nile Valley on a serene cruise.

  • Discover tombs and temples on Luxor's West Bank.

  • Explore lesser-known temples at Edfu and Kom Ombo.

Price includes:

  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodations
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

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  • Arriving into Cairo, you're met at the airport by an Audley representative and driven to your accommodation by your private driver.

    • Pyramids at Giza, Egypt
      Pyramids at Giza, Egypt
    • Tea shop in Cairo Old Town, Egypt
      Tea shop in Cairo Old Town, Egypt
    • The Guardian of Dahshur Pyramid, Egypt
      The Guardian of Dahshur Pyramid, Egypt

  • This morning you're met at your hotel by your private guide and driver for a full day tour of the pyramids at Giza, Saqqara and Dahshur. At Dahshur visit its Bent Pyramid, one of the earliest attempts at pyramid architecture. Venture inside the Red Pyramid before moving on to see the stepped pyramid of Saqqara. Finish with the most iconic and largest pyramids at Giza.

    • The Pyramids of Giza
      The Pyramids of Giza
    • The Great Pyramid and Sphinx, Giza
      The Great Pyramid and Sphinx, Giza
    • The Bent Pyramid, Dahshur
      The Bent Pyramid, Dahshur

  • Enjoy a day at leisure to explore Cairo under your own steam. Cairo Museum is a definite highlight, or alternatively explore the souqs.

    • Step Pyramid, Saqqara
      Step Pyramid, Saqqara
    • Saqqara
      Saqqara
    • Citadel, Cairo
      Citadel, Cairo

  • An early start for a private transfer to the airport for your short internal flight to Aswan where you will board your Nile cruise ship. After settling in to your cabin, disembark for a guided trip to the High Dam and the Temple of Philae. You then sail to Kom Ombo to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris.

    • Kom Ombo, Egypt
      Kom Ombo, Egypt
    • Felucca on the Nile at Aswan
      Felucca on the Nile at Aswan
    • The Nile at Aswan
      The Nile at Aswan

  • Today, visit the Temple of Horus in Edfu, where your guide takes you through the different halls and antechambers, explaining their significance, before you reach the inner Sanctuary of Horus. You then sail on to Esna and cross its famous lock. The rest of the day is spent sailing to Luxor, watching the rural Nile scenery pass by.

    • The bank of the Nile, near Aswan
      The bank of the Nile, near Aswan
    • Felucca sailing the Nile, Awan
      Felucca sailing the Nile, Awan
    • Sailing the Nile, Egypt
      Sailing the Nile, Egypt

  • This morning visit the West Bank at Luxor. In the Valley of the Kings take the opportunity to go into a tomb, to view the vividly preserved hieroglyphics decorating the walls. You will also visit the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.

    • Felucca on the Nile
      Felucca on the Nile
    • Aswan, Egypt
      Aswan, Egypt
    • Aswan, Egypt
      Aswan, Egypt

  • This morning visit the Temples of Karnak and Luxor on Luxor's East Bank before catching your flight to Cairo, for your onward journey.

    • Luxor Temple, Luxor
      Luxor Temple, Luxor
    • Philae Temple, Aswan, Egypt
      Philae Temple, Aswan, Egypt
    • Philae temple, Aswan, Egypt
      Philae temple, Aswan, Egypt

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