Classic Egypt & Nile Cruise8 days, 7 nights

This itinerary at a glance

Cairo → Aswan → Kom Ombo → Edfu → Luxor → Red Sea → Cairo

Accommodation

4 nights in local five-star hotels + 3 nights in a river-view cabin on a locally rated five-star riverboat

Meals

7 breakfasts + 7 lunches + 5 dinners

Transport

Includes one economy flight Cairo–Aswan; international airfare purchased separately.

Group size and format

Usually a shared small group of 2–12 people; cruise shore excursions may exceed 12 people. From late January to mid-February 2027, the group on an individual day may reach 15 people.

Guide language

An Egyptian Chinese-speaking guide provides commentary for selected segments. Airport and intercity transfers are handled by drivers/English-speaking assistants. Red Sea free time includes neither a guide nor vehicle.

Shopping arrangements

Guests may voluntarily visit local-speciality shops or join paid activities, and stops may be made for other travellers to shop. Not advertised as a zero-shopping tour.

From EUR €1,068/person

Dynamic base starting price shown on the official website on 2026-10-23, as a per-person reference for a standard twin room. It is not the total price including Toronto round-trip travel. Confirm your departure and room type separately.

Budget for these beyond the tour fare
Reference guide/driver/assistant gratuities USD 64/person, plus river-cruise gratuities USD 7/person. Gratuities for boats, carriages, porters and other services are excluded.

Scenery along the way

Real destination photos illustrate scenery along the route; they do not guarantee weather, a particular vessel or inclusion of optional paid activities. Tap to enlarge and close to return here.

Daily itinerary

Route summary below. Check admission inclusions against the cost section. Sightseeing order, meals and hotels follow the departure confirmation.

Inclusions and additional costs

Base fare includes

• 4 nights in local five-star hotels + 3 nights in a river-view cabin on a locally rated five-star riverboat
• 7 breakfasts + 7 lunches + 5 dinners
• Includes one economy flight Cairo–Aswan; international airfare purchased separately.
• Tour transport and the guide services for the sections listed above; 24-hour Cairo airport transfers. Arrival before 09:00 on Day 1 is recommended. Late arrival requires an itinerary adjustment or an extra pre-tour hotel night.

As actually arranged, includes return boat transport to Philae Temple and horse-drawn carriage transport to Edfu Temple. Admission to those attractions is still extra.

Mandatory charges, gratuities and single rooms

• Reference guide/driver/assistant gratuities USD 64/person, plus river-cruise gratuities USD 7/person. Gratuities for boats, carriages, porters and other services are excluded.
• Reference single supplement from EUR €420 per person

Additional costs and details to verify before booking

• International return flights, attraction admission, unlisted meals, single supplement, insurance, beverages and personal expenses cost extra.
• Abu Simbel, hot-air ballooning, a Nubian village visit, and Red Sea boat trips are optional at extra cost. Availability depends on conditions on the day.
• For New Year's Eve stays at Red Sea hotels, some hotels charge a mandatory gala dinner supplement of about USD 100–150/person. Check when booking.
• Entry eligibility must be checked against the passport and travel date. Product details list a reference visa fee of USD 36/person; recheck actual policies and fees before booking.

Arrival/departure transfers and connections

24-hour Cairo Airport arrival/departure transfers. Arrival before 09:00 is recommended on Day 1; later arrivals require first-day itinerary adjustments or extra pre-tour accommodation.

Please note before booking

• The itinerary includes early domestic flights and an approximately 6-hour drive from the Red Sea to Cairo; it is not relaxed-paced throughout.
• The riverboat meets a standard local five-star classification and differs from a luxury ocean cruise ship. Ship name, cabin, noise and facilities depend on actual arrangements.
• Ship cabins are allocated at random. A guide may not accompany domestic flights, and the itinerary order may change.
• Museum galleries, cruise schedules and complimentary experiences may change; final tour confirmation applies.

Cancellation & Changes

Cancellation reference: 31 or more days before departure, 5%; 16–30 days, 20%; 8–15 days, 50%; within 7 days, 100%. Date changes incur separate charges. Confirm the conditions for all confirmed hotels, flights, and other services before paying.

Information checked: 2026-10-23. This page introduces the itinerary for enquiries. Before payment, verify departures, flight connections, passport/visa requirements, full costs and formal booking conditions.

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