Globus Egyptian Escape with Nile Cruise(KQFX)
9 Day Tour from Cairo to Cairo
If you’ve dreamed of standing at the foot of the great pyramids, now is the time to escape to
Egypt. Peruse the treasures of King Tutankhamun in Cairo, and answer the riddle of the
Sphinx at the
Great Pyramids of Giza. Fly to
Luxor and embark on a
Nile River cruise. You’ll visit the Karnak and Luxor Temples, and join in guided sightseeing at the Valley of the Kings and Queens on the Nile’s West Bank—site of noble crypts where the pharaohs rest in splendor in the cliff sides. Visit the Temple of Horus with its menacing black stone falcon statue, built 2,000 years ago during the age of Cleopatra. You’ll see fascinating sights before your Nile River cruise is complete, including a bluff-top temple to worship crocodile and falcon gods, the unfinished obelisk of the granite quarries of
Aswan, and the Temple of Isis recovered from the submerged island of Philae. Take an excursion on a Felucca sailboat for a view of Kitchener’s Island and the mausoleum of Aga Khan. Fly back to
Cairo and conclude your vacation with a farewell dinner to celebrate your guided tour of Egypt.
Itinerary (2023)
Day 1 | ARRIVE IN CAIRO, EGYPT |
| Welcome to Cairo! At 6 pm, meet your Tour Director and traveling companions for a welcome dinner at your hotel. (D) |
Day 2 | CAIRO. EXCURSION TO GIZA |
| CAIRO Guided sightseeing includes the Egyptian Museum.GIZA. Take pictures of the Sphinx and of the Great Pyramids. (B) |
Day 3 | CAIRO–LUXOR. EMBARKATION)–CRUISING |
| CAIRO Fly to Luxor.LUXOR Embarkation and lunch on board. This afternoon, guided sightseeing includes the Karnak and Luxor Temples. (B,L,D) |
Day 4 | CRUISING: LUXOR–EDFU |
| LUXOR Guided sightseeing on the West Bank of the Nile features the Valley of Kings and Queens. Visit Deir El-Bahri, Queen Hatshepsut’s monumental rock temple, before returning to the ship. Enjoy the Captain’s welcome cocktail party. Sail to Edfu. (B,L,D) |
Day 5 | CRUISING: EDFU–KOM OMBO–ASWAN |
| EDFU Visit the Temple of Horus.Lunch on board while sailing.KOM OMBO Guided walking tour includes the temple dedicated to the crocodile and falcon gods. Free time to browse. This evening, enjoy a Galabeya party on board. (B,L,D) |
Day 6 | CRUISING: ASWAN |
| ASWAN Take pictures of the High Dam en route to the ancient Granite Quarries. Visit the Philae Temple of Isis and [LF] Sail on a Felucca around Kitchener’s Island and the Mausoleum of Aga Khan. This evening, enjoy a Nubian Folklore presentation on board. (B,L,D) |
Day 7 | ASWAN (DISEMBARKATION) |
| ASWAN Disembarkation. Free time this afternoon and evening. (B)ENHANCE YOUR FREE TIME in Aswan with an excursion to Abu Simbel. This and more options throughout your tour are available for purchase with MyGlobus. |
Day 8 | ASWAN–CAIRO |
| ASWAN Fly to Cairo. CAIRO Free time this afternoon, followed by a farewell dinner at your hotel. (B,D) |
Day 9 | CAIRO |
| Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B) |
Included Globus Meals
Full buffet breakfast daily; 2 three-course dinners, plus all meals on board daily featuring full à la carte breakfasts, lunches, and dinners
Globus Pricing Details
All Escapes by Globus tours and departures are excluded from the following Globus discounts: Book Early & Save, Welcome Back Credit, Second Tour discount and Small Group discount.
Globus Notes
Please ask your Travel Consultant for cruise ship details. The ship scheduled to depart for the cruise portion of your vacation is the MS Mayfair.