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Egypt 2027
Journey Through the Land of the Pharaohs
Nov 5 - 15, 2027
Group size: 1 - 45
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$6,999
Deposit: $500

About this trip

Journey Through the Land of the Pharaohs – Explore Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor, Aswan, and enjoy a memorable Nile River cruise.


What's Included?

     

FOOD & WINE EXPERIENCES Enjoy 26 included meals throughout the tour, including daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Highlights include our Egyptian food experience and a special dinner with a local Egyptian family.

 

ACCOMMODATIONS: Enjoy 2 nights at the Hyatt Regency Cairo West, 4 nights aboard the Sonesta Moon Goddess on the Nile, and finish with 3 nights at the Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah.


LOCAL GUIDES: Benefit from the expertise of our dedicated Egyptologist and local guides, who bring Egypt’s history, culture, and incredible sites to life while helping handle the details along the way. They’ll also share restaurant recommendations, local favorites, and ideas for your leisure time so you can relax and enjoy the very best of Egypt.


EXCLUSIVE EXPERIENCES:  Spend an evening with a local Egyptian family, sharing food, conversation, and a glimpse into everyday life. Learn how to prepare traditional Egyptian dishes, then gather around the table to enjoy the meal together. As you talk about family life, customs, and traditions, you’ll have the chance to connect with the people who call Egypt home. It’s a special opportunity to experience the country through its people and the food they share.

Plus: Optional excursions to see Abu Simbel by air.


TRIP ACTIVITY LEVEL - Pack comfortable walking shoes. Two to three miles will be walked daily, though not all at once.

Highlights

 

  • Enjoy 26 included meals throughout the tour

  • Professional Tour Director 

  • Explore the legendary Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphinx

  • Visit the Egyptian Museum and view treasures of King Tutankhamun

  • Enjoy a 4-night Nile River cruise between Luxor and Aswan

  • Discover the Valley of the Kings, final resting place of Egypt's pharaohs

  • Tour the magnificent Temple of Hatshepsut and Colossi of Memnon

  • Experience the grandeur of Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple

  • Visit the remarkably preserved Temple of Edfu

  • Explore the unique twin Temple of Kom Ombo

  • Sail aboard a traditional felucca on the Nile River

  • Tour Aswan's highlights, including Philae Temple and the High Dam

  • Visit ancient Memphis, Egypt's first capital

  • Explore Saqqara and the iconic Step Pyramid of Djoser

  • Browse the vibrant Khan El Khalili Bazaar in Cairo

  • Optional excursion to the spectacular temples of Abu Simbel

  • Optional full-day excursion to historic Alexandria

  • Included breakfast, lunch and dinner aboard the Nile cruise

  • Guided sightseeing and entrance fees as outlined in the itinerary

  • Professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide

  • Traditional felucca sailing experience in Aswan

  • Visits to local artisan workshops and cultural experiences

  • Leisure Time Throughout the Trip

  • And so much more!

BRIEF OVERVIEW

Egypt 2027
Journey Through the Land of the Pharaohs

What's Included?

  • 2 nights Hyatt Regency Cairo West

  • 4-night Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile cruise

  • 3 nights Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

  • Professional Tour Director

  • Egyptologist/local guides

  • Included meals

  • Domestic flight Cairo → Luxor

  • Guided sightseeing and entrance fees

  • Family dinner

  • Felucca sailing

  • Grand Egyptian Museum

  • Pyramids of Giza

  • Valley of the Kings

  • Karnak, Luxor, Edfu, Kom Ombo & Philae

  • Memphis & Saqqara

  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Optional Excursions

  • Abu Simbel by air

  • Alexandria

What's Not Included

  • International airfare

  • Travel insurance

  • Personal expenses

  • Meals/excursions not specifically listed

  • Optional excursions

  • Upgraded airfare seats

What's included

Accommodations

2 Nights at Hyatt Regency Cairo West 4 Nights aboard the Sonesta Moon Goddess Nile cruise 3 Nights at Sofitel Cairo Nile El Gezirah

Tour Director

Professional Tour Director to handle details

26 Included Meals

Enjoy 26 included meals throughout the tour, including daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Highlights include our Egyptian food experience and a special dinner with a local Egyptian family.

Cairo City tour

Cairo City Tour with local expert guide

Pyramids of Giza

Explore the Pyramids of Giza and visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)

Airfare to Luxor

A flight from Cairo to Luxor begins your 4-night Nile River cruise.

Nile cruise 4 nights

Experience the highlights of the Nile on the Sonesta Moon Goddess; including private balconies from your room

King Tut's Tomb

Visit the tomb of King Tutankhamun in the Valley of the Kings

Family Dinner

Enjoy an included dinner in a local Egyptian family's home, with the opportunity to experience traditional food, conversation, and everyday Egyptian hospitality

Karnak Temple & Edfu

Visit Karnak Temple Complex and sail through the Esna Lock to Edfu

Edfu & Kom Ombo

Visit the Temple of Kom Ombo, dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon-headed god Haroeris. Continue sailing onward to Aswan

Aswan & Excursion

Optional excursion to Abu Simbel. Afternoon felucca sail on the Nile River

Philae Temple

Visit Philae Temple, the High Dam, and the Unfinished Obelisk. Fly back to Cairo and enjoy an evening visit to Khan El Khalili Bazaar

Memphis & Saqqara

Visit ancient Memphis, Egypt's first capital. View the colossal statue of Ramses II. Continue to Saqqara and the Step Pyramid of Djoser. Visit a traditional Egyptian carpet workshop.

Leisure Time

Enjoy free time in each area to make your own discoveries

What's not included

INTERNATIONAL AIRFARE

International airfare from the USA to and from Cairo is not included in the tour price. A group airfare package is expected to be available in December 2026

ITEMS NOT MENTIONED

Items and meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary are not included, including additional meals, excursions, and personal expenses

TRAVEL INSURANCE

Travel insurance is not included in the tour price. Coverage is available at an additional cost through TravelEx

UPGRADED AIRFARE SEATS

If you choose to purchase upgraded seats, please book the Land Only option. The group airfare package includes coach-class seats. We will do our best to seat you next to your guest, but not guaranteed

ABU SIMBEL EXCURSION

The optional morning excursion to Abu Simbel by air is not included in the tour price but may be added for an additional cost.

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