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Embark Signature Egypt Nile Cruise – 9 Day Cairo,  Aswan,  Luxor

Duration:
9 Days
Type:
Private Tour
Run:
Everyday
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This 9-day luxury Egypt tour for Canadians offers an unparalleled journey through ancient wonders, from the iconic Giza Pyramids and the new Grand Egyptian Museum to a serene Nile River cruise, exploring temples like Philae, Kom Ombo, Edfu, Karnak, and Luxor. Experience exclusive encounters, including a home-hosted Nubian dinner, the grandeur of Abu Simbel, and the mysterious Valley of the Kings, all with premium accommodations and expert guidance tailored for an unforgettable Egyptian adventure.

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Included:
  • VIP air‑side meet; assist in Cairo with fast‑track immigration and luggage handling
  • All private, air‑conditioned vehicle transfers with onboard Wi‑Fi and bottled water
  • Domestic flights in economy class (Cairo–Aswan; Luxor–Cairo) with 1×23 kg checked bag
  • 3 nights 5‑star accommodation in Cairo with daily breakfast; taxes
  • 1 night 5‑star accommodation in Aswan with daily breakfast; taxes
  • 3‑night deluxe 5‑star Nile cruise on full board (breakfast, lunch, dinner, afternoon tea)
  • 1 night 5‑star accommodation in Luxor with daily breakfast; taxes
  • Private licensed Egyptologist guides in Cairo; small‑group (max 16) guiding on cruise shore excursions
  • Entrance fees to all listed sites including Giza Pyramids, Sphinx, GEM preview, NMEC,
  • Karnak, Luxor Temple, Valley of the Kings (3 tombs), Hatshepsut Temple, Kom Ombo, Edfu,
  • Philae Temple; Unfinished Obelisk
  • Home‑hosted Nubian dinner with round‑trip boat transfer
  • On‑board entertainment: Egyptian cooking demonstration; galabeya party
  • Welcome cocktail reception on cruise embarkation day
  • Daily bottled water plus tea/coffee during land touring
  • 24/7 in‑country concierge (WhatsApp and toll‑free support)
  • Porterage at all airports, hotels and cruise
  • All service charges and local taxes
Excluded:
  • International airfare to/from Cairo
  • Egyptian tourist visa on arrival (approx. CAD 35) – waived if booked 60+ days in advance under early‑bird promo
  • Personal expenses such as beverages not specified, laundry, telephone, minibar, spa treatments
  • Gratuities: private guide (suggest CAD 12‑15 pp per touring day); driver (CAD 4‑6 pp per day); cruise crew (CAD 10 pp per cruise night)
  • Optional excursions upgrades: Sound and Light show, hot‑air balloon, Abu Simbel flight, Dendera day trip, interior Great Pyramid, Seti I Tomb, etc.
  • Room or cabin upgrades beyond the quoted categories
  • Meals not listed as included
Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrive Cairo

  • Meet and greet at aircraft door, fast‑track immigration
  • Private transfer to Sheraton Cairo Hotel (Side Nile View Room)
  • Evening at leisure

Day 2: Pyramids & GEM

  • Private Egyptologist tour: Great Pyramid, Khafre, Menkaure and Sphinx
  • 15‑minute camel ride panorama
  • Traditional Egyptian lunch with pyramid view
  • Timed‑entry preview of Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Optional evening Sound and Light Show

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Fly Cairo - Aswan

  • Morning flight (≈1 hr 15 min) to Aswan
  • Motor‑boat to Philae Temple on Agilkia Island
  • View the Unfinished Obelisk in ancient quarry
  • Home‑hosted Nubian dinner in riverside village
  • Overnight: Mövenpick Resort Aswan (Nile View Room)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: Abu Simbel

  • Pre‑dawn drive (3.5 hrs) to Abu Simbel for sunrise photos
  • Return to Aswan and board 5‑star cruise (Deluxe Main Deck Cabin)
  • Lunch on deck; sail toward Kom Ombo

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 5: Kom Ombo & Edfu

  • Visit twin temple of Kom Ombo (Sobek and Horus)
  • Sail to Edfu; horse‑carriage to Temple of Horus
  • Egyptian‑themed dinner and galabeya party on board

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 6: Luxor - East Bank

  • Cruise into Luxor
  • Guided tour of Karnak Temple (Hypostyle Hall)
  • Evening visit to Luxor Temple lit up at dusk
  • Optional Sound and Light Show

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 7: Luxor - West Bank Secrets

  • Disembark cruise
  • Explore three tombs in Valley of the Kings (upgrade available for Tutankhamun/Seti I)
  • Visit Queen Hatshepsut’s Temple, Colossi of Memnon
  • Check‑in: Steigenberger Nile Palace (Partial Nile View)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8: Fly Luxor - Cairo - Khan el-Khalili

  • Morning at leisure or optional Dendera excursion
  • Afternoon flight to Cairo; hotel near airport
  • Stroll Khan el‑Khalili bazaar; mint tea at historic café

Meals: Breakfast

Day 9: Depart Cairo

  • Private transfer and airport assistance for homebound flight

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation :
Accommodation
DWA Nile Cruise
Le Riad de Charme Cairo Hotel
Movenpick Aswan Hotel
Sheraton Cairo Hotel & Casino
Steigenberger Luxor Hotel
OCT - APR
$ 2757 Per Person in Triple Room
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$ 2889 Per Person in Double Room
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$ 4325 Per Person in Single Room
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