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17 Day 5 Star Egypt With Nile & Lake Nasser Cruise Premium Small Group Tour

17 Day 5 Star Egypt With Nile & Lake Nasser Cruise Premium Small Group Tour

This tour includes return international airfares. See the Fine Print section for further details.

Airfares
Included

Experience a superior level of comfort. Our Small Group tours have been crafted for Inspiring Vacations travellers exclusively, with personal and unique experiences in mind. Travel with no more than 26 people, allowing for a more personalised and immersive experience. Please see the Important Information on your selected tour for the exact group size.

Group Size
Small Group

This tour is fully escorted by a dedicated tour leader who will accompany you throughout the tour. If your tour includes multiple countries, you will be met by a new tour leader in each country and any internal flights included will be unescorted.

Escorted Type
Fully Escorted

River cruises are a relaxed, informal way to travel - there are fewer passengers on board compared to an ocean cruise, which means ample opportunity to make lifelong friends. You will pass through the world's most loved cities and towns; disembark and enjoy a shore excursion or two, or simply wander around and explore on your own. 

Cruise Style
River

This tour is categorised as 1 out of 5

 

Explore at your own pace: Discover your destination at your own pace with our self-guided itinerary. Options include driving, rail, or cruising (excluding expeditions). Enjoy included guided day trips for sightseeing as outlined in your itinerary.

 

 

As a general requirement across all of our trips, you may be required to walk up and down stairs, get on and off transportation, handle your own luggage, and participate in all scheduled sightseeing that may be conducted on uneven ground and terrain. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability and where required, supporting documentation may be requested to ensure that we are comfortable that you will enjoy your trip.

Pace
Leisurely
Small Group Tour
2,788 people have travelled to this destination

✓ Includes return international airfares - for a limited time
✓ Incredible sightseeing, visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx, Abu Simbel, Alexandria, El Alamein, the Valley of the Kings, the Red Sea, and cruise the Nile and Lake Nasser
✓ Intimate small group experience with no more than 16 guests
✓ 9 nights in deluxe 5-star accommodation
✓ 6 nights aboard two spectacular cruises on Lake Nasser and the Nile 
✓ Daily breakfast, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
✓ Fully escorted tour with English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout
✓ Return airport transfers 
✓ Dedicated private transportation throughout

What we love about this tour

Travel with the experts for a carefully curated, value-packed discovery of the world's most iconic destinations. Our tours are bursting with must-see sights, rich experiences and quality inclusions, all at an unbeatable price. Bucket list dreams are ticked off on these all-encompassing journeys.

Itinerary

Hotel
Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino Cairo or Similar

Board your flight en-route to Egypt. Salaam Alaikum! On arrival at the airport, you will be met by a representative and taken to your hotel.

A buzzing metropolis, home to at least 19 million people, Cairo gives you a great feel for Egyptian streetlife. It’s busy – almost frantic – and among the hustle and bustle, it’s an exciting blend of old world and new. Arabs call this city Umm al-Dunya (the mother of the world). There are many beautiful mosques to visit, like the Mohammed Ali Mosque in the Citadel. Or head to the oldest part of Cairo, the Babylon Fortress, to see ancient ruins. For stunning panoramic views of the capital, go up the 187-metre-high Cairo Tower.

Try some street food – lamb shawarma, anyone? – or get a taste of Egyptian street life by visiting a cafe. Sit in an ahwa and sip traditional mint tea. The shisha pipe can be found in many ahwas and restaurants across Cairo.

Arrival airport transfers are included as part of your package. You will be met upon arrival at the airport and transferred to your hotel.

If Inspiring Vacations has not provided your international airfares, please ensure you provide your flight details via your Traveller Hub portal no later than 90 days prior to travel so that your transfers can be confirmed.

Please note: if you are arriving early and have made your own arrangements prior to your tour commencing, airport transfers will not be included. However, if you are purchasing pre-nights accommodation as part of your Inspiring Vacations package, airport transfers will still be provided to the starting hotel.

Hotel
Sheraton Montazah Hotel or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

This morning after breakfast we will visit the Egyptian Museum, home to one of the world's great collections of antiquities. Wander the treasure-filled halls of the museum, and make sure to check out the Royal Mummies Hall for a close encounter with some of the country’s most important queens and pharaohs. The masses of gleaming artefacts recovered from the tomb of Tutankhamun are quite something.

Afterwards we depart Cairo and drive to the port city of Alexandria along what is known as the ‘desert road’. Upon arrival in Alexandria, our experienced English speaking guide will take us on a scenic tour of the second largest city in Egypt, extending 32 km along the Mediterranean coast. Alexandria is known for its stunning broad beaches and seafront corniche dotted with sun loungers and cafes. Following this, prepare to delve into the captivating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa. Heading underground, we’ll get to view the largest known Roman burial site in Egypt, complete with burial chambers, labyrinth alleyways and entertaining rooms for families coming to visit the dead. The crypts are 20 metres below street level, and what probably began as a small family tomb grew into a coil of rooms that could accommodate more than 300 bodies. After this we will head to our hotel for check in, where you may spend the rest of the day at leisure or head out and explore the city.

Hotel
Hyatt Regency Cairo West or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch

This morning we depart Alexandria and drive towards the town of El Alamein where we will visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery and Memorial. It is here where two extended battles were fought during World War II. The first began on the 1st July 1942 and lasted for 27 days, ending as a stalemate. After 3 months of holding back the enemy, the allies launched a second attack which lasted for 13 days. The importance of El Alamein was highlighted by Winston Churchill, who said “Before Alamein we never had a victory.” Following our visit here, we will drive back to Cairo and check into our beautiful hotel in view of the Pyramids of Giza.

Hotel
Hyatt Regency Cairo West or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch

Today will be full of excitement as we head out to see some of the world’s most iconic sights – the magnificent Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Instantly familiar yet full of mystique, these incredible pharaonic tombs are an incredible sight and will fill you with awe. Here we’ll explore these powerful structures that have stood tall and proud for 4,500 years. Afterwards, we’ll head to the ancient site of Saqqara, the oldest complete stone complex known in history. Saqqara also served as the burial ground for Kings and High officials that lived in the ancient Egyptian Capital, Memphis. Here we’ll view the legendary pyramids of Saqqara, including the famous Step Pyramid. Other small pyramids in the area are worth visiting, especially the King Unas Pyramids. The walls of his Pyramids are covered with texts or what can be called Magic spells to assist with the Pharaoh’s journey in the afterlife. This concept continued to evolve to produce the so called ‘Book of the Dead’. Many of the Book of the Dead texts can been seen in Valley of the Kings tombs in Luxor. As our tour here concludes, we’ll head back to our hotel for an evening of leisure.

Optional Tour - Pyramids Sound & Light Show

Delight in an evening's entertainment as the Great Pyramid of Giza comes to life with lights and lasers under the night sky. The Sphinx “narrates” a condensed history of the ancient Egyptians while the projected effects give new perspective to the ancient structures.

Starts: approx: 6:00pm
Duration: approx. 2 ½ hours  (show duration is 50 minutes)

Please note the start and duration times outlined are subject to change based on factors beyond our control such as traffic and weather conditions. Your Tour Guide will confirm operation times with you whilst on-tour and can answer any further questions you may have.

Hotel
Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas Nile cruise or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today we leave Cairo and fly to Abu Simbel (via Aswan). Often referred to as the Temples of Ramses II, the two enormous sandstone structures at Abu Simbel were built in 1255 BC by Ramses II to commemorate himself and his favorite wife Nefertari. The larger temple, dedicated to three major Egyptian deities, features four large statues of Ramses II on its facade, while the smaller temple is dedicated to the love goddess Hathor, with statues designed to embody Nefertari. Set on the banks of the artificial Lake Nasser, the structures were once in danger of being flooded with the construction of the Aswan High Dam but were saved via an extensive project to cut the temples into pieces and move them to higher ground, where they are seen today.

Following our tour of Abu Simbel we will board our Lake Nasser cruise.

Optional Tour - Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel temple

The Sound and Light show at Abu Simbel will transport you to the time of the pharaohs. Enchanting you with melodious music, and bringing the ancient world to life around you, the show includes projections onto the temples showing how they once looked. It is an experience not to be missed, one that will make your visit to Abu Simbel the memory of a lifetime.

Starts: approx: 6:30pm
Duration: approx. 40 minutes 

Please note the start and duration times outlined are subject to change based on factors beyond our control such as traffic and weather conditions. Your Tour Guide will confirm operation times with you whilst on-tour and can answer any further questions you may have.

Hotel
Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas Nile cruise or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Our extraordinary Nile Cruise begins on beautiful Lake Nasser, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world. Today we will sail to Qasr Ibrim, originally a major city perched on a cliff above the Nile. After the flooding of Lake Nasser during the construction of the Aswan High Dam, Qasr Ibrim was transformed into an island with its outskirts underwater. Now an important archaeological site closed to the public, we will sail just close enough to view the fascinating ruins from the ship’s sundeck and take some photographs. After this we will continue on to see the Temple of Amada, the oldest Egyptian temple in the region, constructed by Pharaoh Thutmose III of the 18th dynasty. Here we will also see the temple’s sole tomb, the Tomb of Pennut. The rock-cut Temple of Derr can be seen here as well, built during the 19th Dynasty by Pharaoh Ramesses II.

Next we sail on to Wadi El Seboua, where our day today will end and our tour will begin tomorrow. The evening will be spent on board relaxing and mingling with fellow travellers, discussing the incredible sights we’ve encountered so far.

Hotel
Mövenpick MS Prince Abbas Nile cruise or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning we begin with a tour of Wadi El Seboua, where several important sites were relocated during the Aswan High Dam construction to save them from flooding. The government and groups involved in the relocation of the country’s national treasures found it easier to relocate multiple sites together to a few carefully chosen spots. Wadi El Seboua was one of these chosen spots and as a result there are numerous magnificent things to see here. After touring the temples of Wadi El Seboua, we will sail back towards Aswan.

Hotel
MS Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early this morning we will be heading out for a visit to the Temple of Kalabsha. This Roman Period temple to the sun god Mandulis was entirely relocated in 1970 to protect it from Lake Nasser. It was built by Emperor Augustus and was the largest free-standing temple of Egyptian Nubia. During relocation, the temple was cut into 13,000 blocks. Later this morning we will disembark for a different Nile cruise as we leave Lake Nasser and sail up the river towards Luxor. Enroute we will make a stop at the fascinating Nubian Museum. The museum is considered to be a gateway to the history of Nubia that enables visitors to understand the complex history of this unique area. The stunning architecture of the museum itself is enough of a reason to visit. Before we continue on our journey to Luxor, you will have the opportunity to participate in another one of our bonus Inspiring Sights to enhance your experience.

Please note that since the sailing distance between Aswan and Luxor is approximately 200kms, that it is typical for all cruises operated along the Nile to be docked for majority of the time to conduct sightseeing, with the sailing to occur of an evening. The vessel will be docked either in Aswan or Luxor. Depending on the time of year and number of vessels operating at the same time, you will also find that all vessels are docked beside one another, which is beyond our control.

To ensure that our customers have appropriate expectations prior to their journey, it is important not to compare this experience to that of a European River Cruise, which tend to cover a greater distance and on larger vessels. Instead, you will experience a Deluxe stay on-board your vessel, offering a great chance to enjoy the beautiful scenery of the banks of the Nile while you sit back and relax. Your cruise schedule will be provided once on-board.

Optional Tour - Felucca Ride Around the Islands of Aswan

Enjoy this incredible sailing experience on a traditional felucca ride on the Nile around beautiful Elephantine Island. Witness the gorgeous scenery and bask in the fresh breeze.

Starts: approx: 6:00pm
Duration: approx. 2 hours

Please note the start and duration times outlined are subject to change based on factors beyond our control such as traffic and weather conditions. Your Tour Guide will confirm operation times with you whilst on-tour and can answer any further questions you may have.

Hotel
MS Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today our journey ashore is to visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Set dramatically on the bank of the Nile, 168 kilometres south of Luxor, the soaring, chunky columns of the Great Temple of Kom Ombo are a magnificent sight as you arrive from the river. Dedicated to the gods Sobek and Haroeris, the temple's finely carved reliefs give a sense of this area's prominence as capital over the surrounding region during the Ptolemaic era. Today, Kom Ombo may be a sleepy agricultural backwater surrounded by sugar cane fields, but its prime position along the Nile once made it one of Upper Egypt's most important centres. Wander through the temple's colonnades, gazing up at scenes of kingly propaganda, and you'll capture a feel of this glorious history for yourself. We’ll then return to the cruise boat where we’ll continue travelling upriver, with free time relaxing on the sundeck and taking in the surrounding sights – desert hills forming a backdrop to lush riverbanks, fishermen casting their nets and farmers working their land.

Tonight we continue sailing towards Luxor, and arrive before midnight.

Hotel
MS Steigenberger Minerva Nile Cruise or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

We swap our ship for a small boat this morning as we approach the open air museum of Luxor and the “Valley of the Kings”. Luxor is full of wonderfully preserved reminders of the Pharaohs. Today we will discover some of the many wonders of ancient Thebes.

Our first stop is the Colossi of Memnon, two 17 metre-high statues on Luxor's west bank. Carved from granite blocks, they represent the Pharaoh Amenhotep III and were once part of an impressive colonnade. From here we will continue on to the spectacular royal burial site of the Valley of the Kings. Buried under the arid hills here are over 60 tombs of pharaohs, many richly decorated with reliefs and paintings. We’ll explore this sprawling and spectacular place, where the pharaohs of the New Kingdom (16th to 11th century BC) were secretly interred for all eternity, and where discoveries are still being made. Our guide will explain the history and legends of these remarkable people, their funerary rites, and the significance of the many paintings and hieroglyphics, still well preserved in the deepest tombs. We’ll visit three of the most interesting royal tombs and then continue to the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut, a stunning colonnaded building set against high cliffs that create a spectacular natural amphitheatre. One of Egypt’s greatest Queens, she built this temple to prove her importance among the ancestors.

This evening we will enjoy our final night on board our cruise vessel before disembarking tomorrow morning.

Hotel
Sonesta St. George Hotel or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

This morning we disembark our Nile cruise and set off to explore the magnificent Karnak Temple, which is perhaps the most impressive of all the ancient Pharaohs' monumental works. One of the world's most celebrated temple complexes, Karnak is a house of the gods built over a period of some 200 years. Our guided tour of this vast temple of impressive pylons, obelisks and chapels will reveal its finest sections, such as the Avenue of Sphinxes and the Great Temple of Amun.

Following this we will check into our hotel and then the rest of the day is free to relax, shop in the excellent bazaar or perhaps experience the atmosphere of a local teahouse.

Hotel
Sonesta St. George Hotel or Similar
Meals
Breakfast

Sitting on the east bank of the Nile River, Luxor lies on the site of ancient Thebes, the pharaohs’ capital at the height of their power, during the 16th–11th centuries B.C. We visit the graceful Luxor Temple, a large Ancient Egyptian temple complex constructed in 1400 BC. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Hotel
Marriott Hurghada Beach Resort or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner

Today we say farewell to the Nile and drive east to the beachside town of Hurghada. The green Nile valley is soon left behind as we head out into the barren Eastern Desert. Passing through rocky hills, the glittering waters of the Red Sea soon come into view and the rugged bulk of the Sinai Peninsula looms through the haze on the opposite shore. A vibrant beach resort, Hurghada is by no means a typical ‘adventure destination’. After checking in to our hotel, we’ll take a walking tour with our guide to get our bearings and check out some of the local restaurants and eateries. In the afternoon, enjoy some free time.

Hotel
Marriott Hurghada Beach Resort or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner

Today is a free day to relax and explore in this beautiful Red Sea beach side town. 

Optional Tour - Red Sea Snorkelling in Hurghada

Experience Egypt’s underwater splendours on this full-day Red Sea snorkelling trip by boat from Hurghada. Cruise out onto the sparkling Red Sea and drop anchor at three prime snorkelling locations. Don your own snorkelling gear or the provided equipment and enjoy ample time to float through the crystal waters past dazzling corals, exotic fish and perhaps even turtles and rays. 

Start: 9:00am
End: 3:30pm
Inclusions: return transportation to the embarkation point, snorkelling gear (mask & flippers), visit to 3 different snorkelling spots, lunch onboard

Hotel
Sonesta Hotel, Tower & Casino Cairo or Similar
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner

This morning after breakfast we leave Hurghada and make the short flight back to Cairo. On the return to Cairo we’ll make our way to the colourful and energetic Khan El Khalili bazaar. Even if you are not looking to buy, taking a walk through the winding alleys of this labyrinthine district, you are sure to find something that will catch your eye. This may also be a great opportunity to pick up some last minute gifts or souvenirs. From here we arrive at our hotel for check in. The rest of your final day in Egypt is yours to spend as you wish. This evening enjoy an Inspiring Taste. Sit down for a home-cooked meal with a local family. During this experience, you'll get to visit a local family and learn about Middle Eastern traditions, Egyptian culture and tasty food but most importantly, enjoy a delicious and authentic home cooked meal.

Meals
Breakfast

Unfortunately, today marks the end of your incredible tour through Egypt. At the appropriate time you will be transfered to the airport for your flight home. 

Check out: Passengers will be departing at various times throughout the day. Standard hotel check-out times will apply no matter what time your flight is scheduled to depart. Check-out time is generally anywhere from 10am-12pm. You are welcome to leave your luggage at hotel reception and spend your final moments of free time exploring the area or alternatively please speak with hotel staff if you would like to extend your check-out time. Please note this service is subject to availability and will likely come at an additional cost. 

Arrive home today. We hope you've been inspired. 

Thank you for travelling with Inspiring Vacations.  We hope you had a memorable experience.

Inclusions

  • 9 nights in deluxe 5-star accommodation 
  • 3 night 5 star cruise on Lake Nasser on board the Movenpick MS Prince Abbas in a standard cabin
  • 3 night 5 star cruise on the Nile on board the Steigenberger Minerva in a standard cabin
  • Daily breakfast, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
  • The services of a professional English-speaking Egyptologist guide throughout
  • Arrival and departure airport transfers
  • In-depth sightseeing & all entry fees as per the itinerary
  • Dedicated private transportation throughout

  • Cairo - View the world's most iconic sights, the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx
  • Cairo - Explore the ancient site of Saqqara, the oldest complete stone complex known in history
  • Cairo - Explore the colourful and energetic Khan El Khalili bazaar
  • Alexandria - Delve into the captivating Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa
  • El Alamein - Visit the Commonwealth War Cemetery & Memorial
  • Abu Simbel - View the two enormous sandstone structures built in 1255 BC
  • Lake Nasser - Begin your cruise on this beautiful lake, one of the largest man-made lakes in the world
  • Laker Nasser - Marvel at Wadi El Seboua (aka Valley of the Lions) and Temple of Kalabsha
  • Nile cruise - Set sail on this once in a lifetime cruise from Aswan to Luxor
  • Kom Ombo - View the Kom Ombo Temple, a magnificent sight as you arrive from the river
  • Luxor - Visit Karnak Temple, perhaps the most impressive of all the ancient Pharaoh’s' monumental works
  • Luxor - Explore the open-air museum of Luxor and the 'Valley of the Kings'
  • Hurghada - Relax and explore this beautiful Red Sea beach side town

Inspiring Stays

  • Enjoy 2 enchanting cruises along 2 of Egypt's major waterways, Lake Nasser and the Nile River

Inspiring Sights

To enhance your journey, we're offering guests 1 bonus sightseeing experience out of a choice of 4 options (further details listed under 'Optional Tours').

  • Pyramids Sound & Light Show in Cairo
  • Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel temple
  • Felucca Ride Around the Islands of Aswan
  • Red Sea Snorkeling Boat Trip 

  • For further information on your Nile cruises:
  • Movenpick MS Prince Abbas - click HERE.
  • MS Steigenberger Minerva - click HERE.
  • There is only one cabin type available - Standard.

Fine Print

Secure your trip with a $99.00 deposit per person.

Once we receive your deposit, we will send you an invoice with your remaining balance and payment options.

Instalment Schedule:

  1. At the time of booking pay a $99.00 deposit per person.
  2. Pay a 1st installment of $4,291.00 per person within 28 days.
  3. Pay a 2nd installment of $2,182.00 per person within 90 days.
  4. You will then be invoiced for final payment 120 days prior to departure.

This package is a flight inclusive package

This package includes international airfares and flights will be added to your booking (departure city surcharges may apply). Select your departure city after clicking ‘Book Now’.

Visit our Flight Hub for more information on terms and conditions, amending your flights and information on luggage allowances.

It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return. Visas may be required for your destination. For further visa information, click here.

Fitness Requirements
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers.

As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available.

This particular tour is categorised as a “3”:

3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.

Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. At the commencement of your tour you will be asked to provide tipping to your guide towards a ‘kitty’, which is then used towards the guide tipping for the services of helpers, hotel staff, restaurants and airport porterage. We suggest USD$5 (AUD$7 approx) per person per day towards the kitty. Please note that this tipping is not for the guide, merely for the guide to tip the services of the driver and local workers during your tour. While not made compulsory, if you choose not to contribute to the kitty it means that the guide is tipping for these services out of their own pocket. Your cooperation in this instance is most appreciated.

Tipping for your guide will be collected at the conclusion of their services. To remove the uncertainty and stress of not knowing how much is appropriate to tip we recommend USD$6-8 (AUD$8-12 approx) per person per day. The amount you wish to contribute is dependent on the services received and at the complete discretion of the guest. Thank you for your understanding.

Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.

Single Supplement
Single supplement is $2,707.00 per person, in addition to the twin-share price.

Triple Share
Not available.

Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.

We have partnered with nib to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply by clicking HERE to arrange your policy.

Visa & Passport information
It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return.

Most passport holders will require a visa to enter Egypt.

Egypt:
It may be a requirement for you to obtain a visa to enter into Egypt. There are 2 ways to obtain this visa as details below.
 
On arrival at Cairo Airport (CAI):
  • purchase the visa in cash (USD, GBP or EUR) at an authorised kiosk within the arrival hall, prior to proceeding toward immigration
  • you will be given a stamp to put in your passport
  • at immigration, present your stamped passport with a minimum of 6 months validity after arrival, your travel itinerary and documentation outlining tour bookings and accommodation
e-Visa:
  • visit visa2egypt.gov.eg and follow the prompts to sign up, sign in, apply for the e-visa and pay online (USD or EUR only)
  • once your visa application as been processed, you will receive an email with updates on your application (an application must be created at least seven days prior to arrival)
  • if successful, you will receive an email with a link to download your e-visa which you will present (including a printout of your e-visa, passport with a minimum of 6 months validity after arrival, your travel itinerary and documentation outlining tour bookings and accommodation) on arrival in Egypt - local officials will verify your e-visa when passing through immigration

Group Size
Minimum: 2
Maximum: 16

Trip Style - Small Group Tour
These tours are our proudest creations. They have been crafted for Inspiring Vacations travellers exclusively, with personal and unique experiences in mind. You will travel with only a maximum of 20 other guests. Enjoy choice features such as hand-picked accommodation, a sampling of the region’s best culinary delights and a range of optional activities to choose from to best suit your travel style.

Children
Children must be 5 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.

All participants must be in good physical condition to fully engage in this journey. For the safety and welfare of yourself and fellow travellers, if you are feeling unwell prior to departure, we advise staying home and contacting us to arrange alternate plans.

Prior to selecting your trip, carefully review the itinerary to assess your ability to comfortably manage our travel style. Please be aware that if, based on evaluation by our leader or local representative, a participant is deemed unable to safely complete the itinerary, we retain the right to exclude them from all or part of the trip without reimbursement.

It is advisable to consult your physician for current medical travel advisories and any required vaccinations before embarking. We recommend carrying a first aid kit and any necessary medications in their original packaging, as they may not be readily available during travel. For those carrying medication, it's essential to check your government's foreign travel guidelines for local restrictions or regulations.

To enhance your journey, we are offering guests a choice of the following optional activities (prices are per person):

  • Optional Tour - Pyramids Sound & Light Show (Day 4) - $132 per person
  • Optional Tour - Sound & Light Show at Abu Simbel temple (Day 5) - $92 per person
  • Optional Tour - Felucca Ride Around the Islands of Aswan (Day 8) - $51 per person
  • Optional Tour - Red Sea Snorkelling in Hurghada (Day 14) - $71 per person

Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If you choose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in to your Account online.

Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 70 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will be paying in local currency. We appreciate your understanding.

  • Visas
  • Travel insurance (compulsory)
  • Tipping
  • Optional activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Anything not mentioned in the itinerary

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