Egypt - Cultural

Our cultural tours can be as personal to you as your finger prints thanks to our team of experienced advisors who are here to tailor make your dream tour. If it’s a holiday of a lifetime you're after, in a country renowned for its ancient history and culture, these tours could be just what you’re looking for!

Nile Cruises

The Nile is the longest river in the world, meandering through the parched landscape for 4,187 miles. Egypt’s history has been shaped and dominated by this waterway, which nourished one of the Earth’s oldest civilizations. Numerous species of animals, birds and fish all call the Nile their home.

We can offer various cruises between Luxor and Aswan taking in mythic highlights such as the Valley of the Kings, Karnak, the Luxor Temple, Horus Temple, the High Dam and the unfinished Obelisk.

Excursion Ideas

These excursions are just a sample of what can be combined with any of our Red Sea tours. Internal and international flights, transfers, and hotel accommodation can be added to create your ideal itinerary.

 

city excursion
 
City Excursion  
cairo Pyramids & Sphinx, Memphis, Egyptian Museum, Day in Alexandria, Nile Cruise for dinner  
Aswan Aswan Abusimbel, Nubian Village, Phiae Temple, High Dam & Obelisk, Felucca Trip (traditional boat)  
Luxor Luxor Luxor Museum, Felucca Trip (traditional boat), Hot Air balloon over city, East & West Bank Tour  
Alexandria Alexandria Dive the Cleopatra City, Heracleon City & the Napoleon wrecks  

Tour Price

Before you make any decisions, do contact a member of our dedicated team to discuss the itinerary that best suits your needs. Below we have provided a few examples of what can be arranged. The prices quoted include flights and transfers, and are for guidance only.

Tour Plan 1: 7 nights ALEXANDRIA / CAIRO/ASWAN - £795

Day 1: arrive Cairo & transfer to Alexandria

Day 2: overnight in Alexandria 5 star hotel B/B / 2 dives in Ancient Harbour

Day 3: overnight Alexandria 5 star hotel B/B / 2 dives in Ancient Harbour

Day 4: overnight Alexandria 5 star hotel B/B / 1 dive in Ancient Harbour

Day 5: overnight Alexandria 5 star hotel B/B / 1 dive in Ancient Harbour

Day 6: Transfer to Cairo and overnight in 5 star hotel

Day 7: Visit Pyramids, Sphinx & Memphis. Overnight 5 star hotel

Day 8: Depart Cairo – UK Airport

Tour Plan 2: CAIRO / SHARM DIVING 7 nights - £910

Day 1: arrive Sharm El Sheikh. Overnight Umbi Dive Village

Day 2: internal flight Sharm to Cairo. Egyptian Museum. Lunch over-looking Pyramids/Sphinx or Nile. Visit ancient arts & crafts factory. Evening sound & light show in Sphinx. Dinner & overnight hotel

Day 3: guided tour inside Pyramids, Sphinx & Valley Temple, Citadel tour, Cairo bazaar, Felucca ride on River Nile. Internal flight Cairo to Sharm. Overnight Umbi Village, Sharm

Day 4: 2 dives Umbi Village. Overnight Umbi Village

Day 5: 2 dives Umbi Village. Overnight Umbi Village

Day 6: 2 dives Umbi Village. Overnight Umbi Village

Day 7: 2 dives Umbi Village. Overnight Umbi Village

Day 8: Flight Sharm to UK

Tour Plan 3: NILE CRUISE / LIVEABOARD 14 nights - £1415

Day 1: arrive Luxor and overnight 5 star hotel

Day 2: embark Luxor to Aswan Nile Cruise. Overnight Nile cruise

Day 3: overnight Nile Cruise

Day 4: overnight Nile Cruise

Day 5: overnight Nile Cruise

Day 6: disembark Nile Cruise Aswan. Overnight 5 star hotel

Day 7: Abusimble Tour. Overnight Aswan hotel

Day 8: Southern Red Sea liveaboard 7 nights full board / 6 days diving

Day 15: Depart Luxor to UK Airport

Don’t forget you can just chill out at one of the fantastic Red Sea resort hotels, or enjoy some snorkelling, kite or windsurfing

Tour Plan 4: CAIRO / ASWAN / LUXOR 14 nights - £1450

Day 1: Arrival at Cairo International Airport. 3 nights Sphinx hotel or similar 5* on B&B basis.

Day 2: Egypt Museum - Half day, afternoon at leisure

Day 3: Visit the great Pyramids, Spinx, Sakkara and Memphis - Full day

Day 4: Sleeper Train CAIRO/ASWAN on HB

Day 5: Arrival Aswan. Movenpick Hotel or similar. Afternoon trip around the botanical gardens

Day 6: Nile Cruise Pincess Sara or similar 5*, visit the famous sites of the high Damn, unfinished Obelisque and the Philae Temple

Day 7: Early sail to Kom Ombo, visit Kom Ombo Temple. Sail to Edfu and visit Edfu Temple. Sail to Luxor

Day 8:In the morning, visit the Valley of Kings, Queen Hatchepsut Temple, Colossi of Memnon. In the afternoon visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples

Day 9: Transfer to Marriott hotel or similar 5* in Hurghada for 5 nights

Day 14: Transfer from Hurghada to Cairo by internal flight, Check in at Sofitel Le Sphinx hotel 5* or similar

Day 15: Early transfer to Cairo International Airport for return flight

Example Nile Cruise:

 Nile Cruise Highlights:

 Nile Cruise Includes:

Picture of Cabin on the MS Florence

Nile Cruise Example Itinerary

Day 01

You will transfer in a private A/C mini bus on the 5:00 a.m. convey from Hurghada to Luxor this day. Our representative will meet you at your hotel or other point in Hurghada and make your transfer. Upon arrival in Luxor you will transfer directly to your cruise ship for embarkation before 12:00 p.m. (noon). Guided tour on the East Bank: Karnak Temple - Luxor Temple - afternoon is free for leisure. Overnight in Luxor.

Day 02

Guided tour on the West Bank: Valley of the Kings – Queen Hatshepsut Temple – Colossi of Memnon Statue - sail to Esna - cross locks - sail to Edfu. Overnight in Edfu.

Day 03

Guided tour of the Horus Temple - sail to Kom Ombo – guided tour of the Gods Sobek & Haroeris Temple - sail to Aswan. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 04

Guided tour of the High Dam – Unfinished Obelisk - Philae Temple - felucca sail around Elephantine Island - Botanical Gardens - Agha Khan Mausoleum. Overnight in Aswan.

Day 05

Disembarkation after breakfast at 7:00 a.m. Our representative will meet you in the reception of the cruise ship and make a private transfer in an A/C mini bus for you from Aswan to Luxor in the 8:00 a.m. convey. Upon arrival in Luxor you will have a short rest and then transfer to Marsa Alam in the 2:00 p.m. convey. Upon arrival in Marsa Alam you will be transferred to either your hotel or the dive tour of your choice.

Please note: The Nile cruise part of your tour can be taken either before or after your diving tour.

Example tour:

Nile Cruise & Southern liveabaord

Arrive Hurghada - 1 night Hotel

Transfer to Luxor - Embark boat at midday

4 nights / 5 days- Nile Cruise - Full board

Transfer from Aswan to Port Galib - M.Y. Blue Pearl liveaboard - St John's

7 nights full board & 6 days unlimited diving

Transfer from Blue Pearl to Hotel

2 nights Hotel B/B

Transfer to Hurghada Airport for flight home

Nile Guide price

Total cost of Example 1: £1365 per person inclusive of flights from Gatwick or Manchester.

Dates currently available for this tour include: 1st - 15th August 2008.

Check out the Blue Planet liveaboards, Southern Eco-Village & Wadi Lahami tour for your combination ideas.

Call us today and let us tailor make a tour combination that best suits you.