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Discover the best of the Nile Valley.
The more you see of Egypt, the more you’ll want to explore! From the mighty pyramids of Giza, the temples of Abu Simbel, or busy Khan al-Khalili Bazaar, this nine-day journey is a great place to start. Explore the famed and mysterious tomb of King Tutankhamun, travel to Abu Simbel’s monumental temples by plane and marvel at the sheer scale of these stunning structures, and experience not only the warmth and charm of Nubian hospitality, but also some delicious traditional cuisine. With ancient wonder, welcoming hosts and an array of spectacular sights to see, let the Nile Valley enchant you on this small-group adventure.
Before booking on this trip we recommend that you read the ‘Safety’ section in the Essential Trip Information regarding special considerations for trips to Egypt.
- Start
- Cairo, Egypt
- Finish
- Cairo, Egypt
- Destination
- Egypt
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PGNV
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 149 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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A day spent among the incredible Pyramids of Giza is only the beginning. This trip packs an impressive number of highlights into just nine days, without compromising on comfort and relaxation.
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Do like the locals and settle in with a coffee or mint tea amid the chatter and hookah smoke in what's said to be Cairo's oldest coffee shop.
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A four-night river cruise is the ideal way to experience the Nile. Rest and relax on the sun deck and in the pool while local riverside life streams by.
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Cairo's Khan al-Khalili Bazaar is an essential Egyptian experience, and you'll have plenty of time to lose yourself in the colours and aromas of this fascinating marketplace.
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The stone temples of Thebes remain a defining part of the Luxor skyline, and are particularly impressive at sunset.
Is this trip right for you?
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There are a lot of early morning starts on this itinerary where we visit sites early to beat the heat, and avoid the crowds. These are often balanced out with free afternoons and evenings.
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Egypt can get incredibly hot in the summer months of July and August. Regardless of the month, it does heats up quickly during the day and there will be some site visits with little or no shade.
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Some of the sites you will visit involve walking on rocky and/or steep hillsides, and there is often little or no shade. Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes and a hat are essential.
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Accommodation aboard the Nile riverboat is full board – breakfast, lunch and dinner are included. Drinks are offered from the bar area for an additional cost. An evening program is also available.
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Accommodation aboard the overnight train is in two-berth cabins which convert to bunk beds. All bedding is provided on board and western-style toilets are located in each carriage. Keep in mind general train cleanliness may not be to the same standards you are accustomed to.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Novotel El Borg or Similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Urban Adventures - Downtown Cairo Tour - USD45
- Urban Adventures -Half Day Pyramids Adventure - USD67
- Urban Adventures - Islamic Cairo in Depth Tour - USD53
- Urban Adventures - Alexandria City Discovery - USD133
- Cairo - Sound & Light Show at the Pyramids (entry fee) - EGP1100
Meals Included
There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
An airport arrival transfer is included. This transfer is only valid if arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-trip accommodation through Peregrine. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking, or at a minimum 15 days prior to travel (note - we may not be able confirm request made within 15 days of travel). Once you have provided your details a transfer representative will be booked to meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel.Please note that your hotel for the tonight, usually the Novotel El Borg, is a dry hotel. However there are a number of great options to grab a drink and a meal in the surrounding Zamalek area.
Accommodation
- Sleeper Train (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum headset
- Cairo - Pyramids and Sphinx
Optional Activities
- Cairo - The 2nd Pyramid of Khafre (entry fee) - EGP100
- Cairo - The Great Pyramid of Cheops (entry fee) - EGP400
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum Mummy Room (entry fee) - EGP150
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Accommodation aboard the overnight train is in two-berth cabins which convert to bunk beds. All bedding is provided on board and western-style toilets are located in each carriage. Your bags will be stored in your cabin, where airline-style dinner and breakfast will be served. However it may be worth bringing some additional snacks, especially if you are vegetarian or have dietary requirements. Your tour leader can help you to arrange this. Despite being a tourist class train facilities are basic. Please also keep in mind general train cleanliness may not be to the same standards you are accustomed to.Accommodation
- Riverboat (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Luxor - Karnak Temple
Optional Activities
- Luxor - Sound and Light Show at Karnak (Entry) - EGP300
- Luxor - Luxor Museum (Entry) - EGP140
- Luxor - Luxor Temple (entry fee) - EGP160
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Please note that audits were carried out on balloon operators within Egypt to confirm the safety of their operations, unfortunately we were not able to ascertain the safety standards of these balloon operators therefore, we are not able to recommend or assist in the booking of any balloon excursions.Accommodation
- Riverboat (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple
- Luxor - Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
- Luxor - Tut Ank Amon Tomb
Optional Activities
- Luxor - Valley of the Queens (entry fee) - EGP100
- Luxor - Medinat Habu Temple (entry fee) - EGP60
- Luxor - Deir el Madina - EGP80
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Riverboat (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The only mode of transport available to visit the Edfu temple is by locally managed horse and carriages. As a responsible travel focused business, animal welfare is extremely important to us and we want to ensure that we are not promoting any activities where the working animals are not properly cared for. Unfortunately, some operators of the Horse and Carriages have been found to be in breach of our animal welfare guidelines and it is, for this reason, we will no longer including the visit the Edfu Temple.In addition to the animal welfare concerns, we have had a substantial amount of feedback suggesting that the experience itself is quite uncomfortable due to the pushy nature of the vendors and local suppliers outside the site. While we recommend that you do not use the horse and carriage to visit the Temple, the decision is ultimately up to you. Edfu is an included port stop on the Nile River cruise schedule.
Accommodation
- Riverboat (Feature Stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Kom Ombo - Kom Ombo Temple
- Aswan - Philae Temple
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Hotel Basma or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel temples
- Abu Simbel - Flights to and from Abu Simbel
Optional Activities
- Aswan - Unfinished Obelisk (entrance only) - EGP80
- Aswan - Nubian Museum (entry fee) - EGP140
- Aswan - Sound & Light Show at Philae Temple (entry fee) - EGP300
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
Your included flight to Abu Simbel will be at around 7 am from Aswan. You will have two hours on site which includes transport to and from the temple. Expected arrival back to Aswan is midday. Due to flight scheduling and availability, these times may change.On rare occasions the group may be split over several flights OR this included activity may take place yesterday. If this occurs an additional local guide is contracted to ensure that full guiding services are included at the temple for the entire group.
Accommodation
- Novotel El Borg or Similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Cairo - Gayer Anderson
- Cairo - Home Cooked Meal
- Cairo - Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
- Cairo - Ibn Tulun Mosque
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
For the flight from Aswan to Cairo, the baggage allowance is up to 23 kilograms for checked in luggage and 7 kilograms for carry on baggage, subject to the airline's discretion.Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
8 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 7 dinnersTransport
Plane, Private aircon bus, Riverboat, Sleeper trainAccommodation
Comfortable hotel (3 nights), Cruise ship (4 nights Feature Stay), Overnight sleeper train (1 night)Included Activities
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum
- Cairo - The Egyptian Museum headset
- Cairo - Pyramids and Sphinx
- Luxor - Karnak Temple
- Luxor - Hatshepsut Temple
- Luxor - Valley of the Kings (3 tombs)
- Luxor - Tut Ank Amon Tomb
- Kom Ombo - Kom Ombo Temple
- Aswan - Philae Temple
- Abu Simbel - Abu Simbel temples
- Abu Simbel - Flights to and from Abu Simbel
- Cairo - Gayer Anderson
- Cairo - Home Cooked Meal
- Cairo - Khan al-Khalili Bazaar
- Cairo - Ibn Tulun Mosque
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Important notes
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
An optional single supplement is available on this trip. Please refer to your booking agent for further information.
Following recent safety incidents we recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest information on travelling in Egypt before your departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas of your itinerary. We have links to prominent government travel advisories and regular updates on issues affecting this trip on our Travel Alerts page - http://www.peregrineadventures.com/en-au/travel-alerts

Essential trip information
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