Wonders of Egypt
From CAD $3,694 Was CAD $4,050
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Group Tour
Easy
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Experience Overview
Embrace the very best of Egypt on this 9-day tour. In Luxor, walk through an avenue of ram-headed sphinxes at Karnak, a vast complex of ancient temples, chapels, and pylons. Visit the Luxor Museum, where you can see two royal mummies. Travel by luxury coach to the Valley of the Kings, where the legendary pharaoh Tutankhamun is buried. Sail along the Nile aboard a felucca—a traditional wooden boat with billowing sails—guided by a local sailor who will share insights into ancient sailing practices. In Cairo, meet an Egyptologist at the Egyptian Museum to view treasures recovered from pharaohs’ tombs, then ascend to the Citadel for sweeping views over the city. Finally, marvel at the incredible Pyramids of Giza from within, as an Egyptologist leads you past the Sphinx to the heart of a pyramid, revealing its cavernous wonders.
Highlights
Dining Summary
- 8 Breakfast (B)
- 4 Lunch (L)
- 4 Dinner (D)
- 1 Afternoon Tea (AT)
Choice Highlights
- Choose between two carefully selected activities
- Aswan: Satisfy your curiosity and your taste buds over an Egyptian cooking demonstration with your talented onboard chef.
- Aswan: Ever wondered what it is like to be in the driver's seat? Enjoy a tour of the Captain's quarters and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.
Additional Included Highlights
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- 4 night Nile cruise aboard your mid-size cruise ship featuring air-conditioned cabins with private facilities, on either MS Medea, MS Miriam, MS Giselle, MS La Boheme or similar. Please note that gratuities are not included for the Travel Director, Nile Cruise staff, Drivers and Airport Escorts.
- Included economy class flights between Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo with transfers between airports and hotels.
- Complimentary transfers from/to Cairo Airport are available on arrival and departure days, or with additional accommodation booked through Insight Vacations.
Authentic Dining
- Luxor: Get to know your fellow travelers over a delightful drink followed by dinner.
- Kom Ombo: Learn about traditional Egyptian attire and immerse yourself in local culture at an Egyptian dinner and galabeya party.
- Aswan: Follow in the footsteps of Sir Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie as you enjoy high tea at Aswan's famous Old Cataract Hotel, as the sun begins to set.
Insight Choice
- Aswan: Satisfy your curiosity and your taste buds over an Egyptian cooking demonstration with your talented onboard chef.
- Aswan: Ever wondered what it is like to be in the driver's seat? Enjoy a tour of the Captain's quarters and learn about how he sails through the Nile and how knowledge has been passed down through generations.
Insight Experiences
- Luxor: Enjoy listening to stories of village life from local residents, when you visit a family home for a tasting of authentic Egyptian sun bread.
Make Travel Matter
- Cairo: Be mesmerized by the intricate art of Egyptian carpet weaving as you meet the skilled artisans of a local weaving school. This ancient and traditional Egypt art is one of the oldest in the country, and only few schools have been safeguarding the traditional weaving methods on wooden looms, using silk and cotton, and natural dyes. More than carpets, they come to life as unique works of art. This experience advances UN Global Goal 11: Resilient Cities and Communities.
Top Rated Highlights
- Cairo: Take a short scenic flight to Luxor where you will begin your Nile Cruise.
- Karnak: Stand amid a vast forest of columns in the largest temple complex known to man, as your Egyptologist explains the significance behind it. Walk the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes, see the of Rameses II and the Hypostyle Hall.
- Luxor: Visit the Luxor Museum and discover ancient artifacts.
- Colossi of Memnon: See the massive stone statues of the Colossi of Memnon.
- Valley of the Kings: Embark on an experience with an Egyptologist to visit the mortuary Temple Hatshepsut.
- Valley of the Kings: Explore the Valley of the Kings, home to the magnificent tombs of Egypt's Pharaohs, with an Egyptologist.
- Luxor: Visit Luxor Temple, constructed approximately 1400 BC. Look to the top of the remaining Pylon of Ramses II and step into the ancient monument.
- Kom Ombo: Visit the unique temple as it is the only double temple in Egypt.
- Aswan: Visit Aswan's High Dam and Granite Quarries to ponder why the Unfinished Obelisk has been left in mid-creation for thousands of years.
- Philae Island: Travel by motorboat to Philae Island and witness the majestic Temple of Isis rising from the waters.
- Aswan: On a traditional Nile felucca, meet a sailor and learn the art of sailing this ancient Nile craft. Visit the High Dam and Granite Quarries.
- Take a short boat ride to Philae Island, where the temple of Isis was carefully reassembled after the original site was submerged by the rising Nile. Enjoy a guided visit before the temple facade becomes a canvas for light and sound, recounting the myth of Isis and Hathor and the Nile’s sacred floods in a vivid display.
- Aswan: Enjoy your short flight back to Cairo for your final night.
- Cairo: Uncover Cairo’s rich heritage at the UNESCO-listed Citadel, a commanding fortress that shaped Egypt’s history for centuries. With your Egyptologist, step inside the Great Alabaster Mosque, where soaring domes, intricate stained glass and the tomb of Sultan Muhammad Ali create a moment of quiet reflection. From its hilltop setting, take in sweeping views over the city below.
- Cairo: This morning, ascend to the Citadel for sweeping views over the city. While here, visit the Alabaster Mosque, otherwise known as the Great Mosque of Muhammad Ali Pasha, regarded as the founder of modern Egypt. Continue to Tahrir Square, the focal point of the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, and the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)*, home to a remarkable collection of ancient artifacts, including the treasures of Tutankhamun. *Subject to departure date and the museum’s full opening.
- Giza: Be mesmerized by the Sound & Light Show at the Great Pyramids.
- Giza: With your Egyptologist, meet the enigmatic Sphinx and venture deep inside one of the pyramids, to the chambers where the pharaohs went to meet their Gods in the afterlife.
- Memphis: Visit this famous capital of the ancient world to see the statue of Ramses II and the Great Alabaster Sphinx.
- Saqqara Necropolis: View the oldest pyramid in the world, the Step Pyramid of Zoser I, existing for over 4,500 years.
Well-being
- Our highly-skilled Travel Director and certified Egyptologist will ensure your journey is seamless, serving as your expert guide, consummate organiser, and friend overseas.
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxury, air-conditioned coach with onboard washroom. Alternate vehicles without onboard washroom may be used on occasion. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Experience enhanced hygiene protocols to align with the latest guidance following COVID-19.All Travel Directors, Well-Being Directors and Drivers have completed training in enhanced well-being and hygiene protocols.
- We only work with establishments we are confident will consistently adhere to our high well-being standards, which include hotels, restaurants and sight-seeing venues.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Trip Details
Product Code: 19597
Tour Type: Group Tour
Accommodation: Deluxe
Transport: Private
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Family, 55+, Luxury
Tour Operator:
Insight Vacations (CA)
Supplier Code: 179.230A
Starts: Cairo, Egypt
Finishes: Cairo, Egypt
Duration: 9 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Easy
Includes
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $3,694 ($410 /day)
Itinerary
Welcome to the timeless land of the pharaohs. On arrival at Cairo Airport, you’ll be transferred to your hotel and have time to relax and sample the hotels amenities after your journey.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
In the morning, meet your Travel Director and fly to Luxor and visit the huge temple complex of Karnak. Walk through the avenue of ram-headed sphinxes to stand among the columns of the Hypostyle Hall. Later, transfer to your cruise ship, your home for the next four nights. After lunch on board, take a walk through the Luxor Museum, witness ancient artifacts and see two royal mummies. This evening, get to know your Travel Director, a professionally trained Egyptologist, as well as fellow guests over a welcome drink followed by dinner. The rest of the evening is yours at leisure, enjoy dinner on the ship before relaxing in its lounge or in the comfort of your room.
Accommodation: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning travel by coach to the west bank of the Nile. See the Colossi of Memnon and visit both the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Valley of the Kings, where many pharaohs were buried, including Hatshepsut, Amenhotep I and Tutankhamun. Experience the renowned local hospitality of Egyptians during a visit to the village of Geziret Bahirat. Connect with the community and share bread with the Bahirat family, whilst they regale guests with their fascinating stories of daily life. Visit Luxor Temple which was unearthed by Mariette in the 1860s, before returning to your cruise ship and sail via the Esna Lock to Edfu, for your overnight stay.
Accommodation: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
In the early morning sail to Kom Ombo to visit the only double temple of Egypt dedicated to two gods. Discover the Temple, learning all about its ‘double’ and perfectly symmetrical design for the duo of gods – one side dedicated to Sobek the crocodile god, the other to Horus the Elder the falcon god. Indulge your culinary side during an Egyptian cooking demonstration or tea with the Captain for your Insight Choice experience. This evening, enjoy a fun-filled traditional Egyptian themed dinner and galabeya party on board your ship.
Accommodation: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Visit the Aswan High Dam and granite quarries, to see the enormous unfinished obelisk. Travel by motorboat to the Temple of Isis. Rising from the waters of the Nile on the Island of Philae, it was the last temple built in the classical Egyptian style. Later, on a traditional Nile Felucca, meet a sailor and learn about traditional sailing practices. As the sun starts to fade, enjoy high tea at the historic Old Cataract Hotel. The likes of Sir Winston Churchill and Agatha Christie stayed at this pretty venue, and Christie supposedly wrote “Death on the Nile” from the hotel itself. Return to Philae Island, this evening, for the atmospheric Sound and Light Show, where the temple’s illuminated facade brings ancient myths to life in a vivid display across the Nile.
Accommodation: MS Medea or MS Miriam (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Afternoon Tea, Dinner
In the morning, disembark your cruise ship and enjoy time at leisure in Aswan. Why not join an optional experience and travel by air to the magnificent Temples of Ramesses II at Abu Simbel? These temples overlook Lake Nasser and are made up of the Great Temple of Ramesses II and the Temple of Hathor. Otherwise, spend the morning as you wish. Perhaps soak up the African atmosphere in the Nubian bazaar or visit one of the many points of interest nearby, such as the Botanical Gardens, Elephantine Island and the Aga Khan Mausoleum. Later, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Cairo for the night.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
Meals: Breakfast
Begin your city sightseeing with your Egyptologist by exploring the Cairo Citadel, a medieval Islamic-era fortification that served as the seat of the Egyptian government for almost seven centuries, and visit the Great Alabaster Mosque. Later, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM)*, the home for many of Egypt���s ancient treasures, including the remarkable collection from Tutankhamun’s tomb. *Subject to departure date and the museum’s full opening.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
Meals: Breakfast
Gain a deeper understanding of the last remaining Wonder of the Ancient World during a visit to Giza with your Egyptologist. Meet the enigmatic Sphinx, crouching at the foot of the Chephrenís Causeway and venture inside one of the magnificent Pyramids. Nearby lies Memphis, capital of the Old Kingdom, where you can see the colossal statue of Ramesses II and the great Alabaster Sphinx. Continue to Sakkara to view the Step Pyramid of Zoser, which dates back to 2686 B.C., making it the oldest pyramid in the world. Meet the skilled artisans at a local weaving school for a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience. Enjoy free time in the afternoon.
Accommodation: Cairo Marriott & Omar Khayyam Casino
Meals: Breakfast
Your wonderful journey ends with transfers to Cairo International airport.
Meals: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
Insight Vacations (CA)
Part of The Travel Company (TTC) family of brands, Insight Vacations began operations in 1978 and is based in Cypress, CA. Journeys are featured to destinations, such as the U.S. and Canada, Europe, Latin America, North Africa, Asia, the UK and Ireland. The company offers are a variety of tours under the classifications of Regional Journeys, Country Roads, Discovery Journeys, Easy Pace trips, and Special Interest tours. Insight is the ideal name for the tour operator, as the journeys provided by Insight Vacations allow travelers to gain further insight into whatever destination they wish to explore. For example, Discovery Journeys are the ideal choice for first-time visitors to Europe. Itineraries include Dine-at-Home or Farm-to-Table experiences so travelers can learn more about how locals live and dine. Regional Journeys allow trip-goers to see a specific location in Europe that they have always wanted to see – Poland, Switzerland, Italy, etc. The carefully planned trips enable customers to immerse themselves in one specific region or country and to become acquainted with its culture, traditions, and people. For anyone seeking travel off the beaten track, Insight Vacations offers Country Roads – trips that lead travelers off the well-tread tourist trail to explore hidden gems where visitors can savor the local produce with Farm-to-Table dining. Some trips are offered under the Easy Pace travel style – the ideal trip choice for trip-goers who wish to slow their pace during their vacation. During these tours, vacationers stay at least 3 nights at each destination, giving them some additional time to explore a place and enjoy it. Regardless of the travel style, many of the vacations offered by Insight Vacations begin with Relaxed Starts – giving travelers time to sleep in a little, spend more time at breakfast, or explore an area on their own. The tour company prides itself on providing business class tours that features luxury coaches with 40 seats. While most coach touring operators provide vehicles with 53 seats, Insight Vacations has re-configured its motor coaches to hold up to 40 guests. This gives passengers extra leg room while traveling and offers them more space and privacy.
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Reviews
Jia S. - Traveled, April 2025
Great service provided by Nile Cruise, bus drivers and some local guides. My Egyptologist / Tour Director in Cairo was fantastic. Some transfer assistants can be more warm and certain Egyptologist can be less political, radical and share more about local life and interact more with us. Overall, satisfied with most of service. You will see the best of Egypt on this tour which is just enough for the main highlights. I absolutely loved the Nile Cruise, so luxurious, elegant, cared for and beautiful. All the sights were just magnificent as if I travelled back in time and we were blessed with great weather, albeit hot! I highly enjoyed the Karnak, Luxor and Philae Temples while the high tea at Old Cataract Hotel where Agatha Christie and Winston Churchill stayed was really charming too. In Cairo, I loved the old and new museums which gives more context to the pyramids and tombs. All and all, highly recommended as it's a once in a lifetime magical journey and experience you must have!!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/02/2025
David M. - Traveled, April 2025
Yes. Was an excellent guide who ensured we were able to spend as much time as we needed at each location. A master at avoidind crowds and queues. He was very knowledgable at each location.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 04/28/2025
Kenneth B. - Traveled, October 2024
Amazing experience you have put together for me. im so happy and content for what i spent with the services and experience i got. exceeded my expectations and would recommend you to anyone. thank you. Amazing experience it exceeded my expectations. I loved every bit of the journey. Would highly recommend to any adventurer who want to see egypt and the beauty of the deserts. Our tour guide was very knowledgable and helpful. very happy and might book for another adventure in future.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/09/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, October 2024
All guides, drivers, cruise staff and Insight staff on location were excellent. It was well paced - sightseeing in morning when weather cooler and a chance to rest in the hottest part of the day.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 11/09/2024
Oreste A. - Traveled, August 2024
From the moment we arrived at the airport right through to leaving from the airport, we were absolutely amazed as to how wonderful the experience was. This tour was absolutely brilliant. By the end of it I was already thinking about doing it again in the not too distant future.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/09/2024
Vicki A. - Traveled, August 2024
All staff throughout the whole experience were excellent. From the tour co-ordinators who greeted us at the airport right through to all the staff involved. Very extensive and informative. Great value for money.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 09/09/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, July 2024
Our tour guide, van driver and all the staff on the cruise were wonderful. We got so much personal attention. Our tour guide even helped my grandson with his phone on his camera--now he is a pro. I cannot say enough about this trip. I have been to over 50 countries and have been on many tours and this is one of the best. We got to see so many things. The pacing was perfect.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 08/09/2024
Anonymous - Traveled, May 2024
The waiters on the river cruise and our guides were wonderful. Can not fault the service at all. Things I would change: The "high" tea at the hotel was pointless. We went for tea at 5pm and returned to the ship just in time for dinner, which made no sense. And, we already spend a lot of time with our traveling group. Being forced to sit together for a couple of hours at the hotel was not necessary. Also, we were in direct sunlight sitting outdoors while at the hotel. Also, the itinerary said the trip ended on May 9th. So, we made travel arrangements for the 10th. The trip actually ended early afternoon on the 8th. So, we could have made travel arrangements a day earlier rather than paying for another night in the expensive Marriott Cairo. Otherwise the trip was fine. Very much what we expected.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2024
Gary - Traveled, April 2024
Wonders of Egypt Tour was fantastic! First of all, our tour guide Adel was outstanding. He is a very knowledgeable Egyptologist and constantly gave us tremendous insight on ancient Egyptian culture. He looked after his group with great care and even helped a few of us with medical needs which is above and beyond what a normal tour guide would do. If we go back to Egypt, I will definitely want him to be our tour guide. All of our transfers on buses, planes and boats were timely and flawless. Insight provided A+ treatment to our tour group. Our accommodations were excellent. Seeing the ancient Egyptian antiquities was a once in a lifetime experience, we will never forget. Gary and Lorin Keating September, 2023 We saw so much. A once in a lifetime experience. We will never forget.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/09/2024
Mary Jane C. - Traveled, April 2024
Professional, reliable, thorough and customer friendly. Everyone on this tour was exceptional especially Mohamed Taha, our Tour Director in Egypt!!!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 05/09/2024
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