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Egypt, Exclusively Yours
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Egypt, Exclusively Yours

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$8,742 CAD

$9,714 CAD

10 days

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Overview

See the best of Egypt on this cruise and cultural tour. Visit ancient wonders and enjoy a luxurious 4-night river cruise on the Nile River, while also visiting the pyramids, Luxor, Abu Simbel and Aswan.

HOW TO BOOK: Use this itinerary as a starting point, see general pricing for the time of year you’d like to travel (below), then call our experts to tailor to your personal interests, length of time, special upgrades, etc.

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Locations Visited

Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Dendera, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel

Countries Visited

Egypt

Travel Style

Adventure, Luxury Travel

Accommodations

9 nights included

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Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive Cairo, Egypt (Thursday)

On arrival in Cairo, Egypt, the "cradle of ancient civilization", you are met by a Lion World Travel representative and transferred to the Four Seasons at the First Residence.

  • Accommodation

    Four Seasons of the First Residence - Deluxe Room


After breakfast at your hotel, meet with your private Egyptologist guide for your tour of the Egyptian museum, citadel of Salah El Dain, Alabaster mosque, Sultan Hassan mosque, Coptic museum, old Coptic churches and old bazaar area.

Lunch today will be served at the Naguib Mahfouz restaurant. This evening enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.

  • Accommodation

    Four Seasons of the First Residence - Deluxe Room


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

After breakfast at your hotel, depart on your tour of the Great Pyramids, Sphinx, Valley temple, Memphis and Sakkara.

  • Accommodation

    Four Seasons of the First Residence - Deluxe Room


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

This morning transfer to the airport for the flight to Luxor. You will be met on arrival and transferred to Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa.

  • Accommodation

    Hilton Luxor Resort & Spa - Deluxe Nile View


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

Transfer to the port to board the River Tosca, your floating Nile hotel for the next four nights.

Please Note: The Sonesta itinerary might differ slightly from the River Tosca Itinerary.

Activities begin with an excursion to the Karnak Temple, a complex of temples, obelisks, pylons, court colonnades, hall reliefs and sanctuaries.

Afterwards the boat embarks to Dendera where the boat will dock overnight.

Lavishly adorned with original artwork, marble floors and rich wood paneling, the River Tosca sets a new standard of luxury on the Nile.

  • Accommodation

    Sonesta St. George (May 27-Sept 9, 2024), River Tosca (Jan 8-May 20 & Sept 16-Dec 30, 2024) Sonesta St. George (May 26-Sept 15, 2025), River Tosca (Jan 6-May 27 & Sept 22-Dec 29, 2025)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

After a morning visit to Dendera, set sail back to Luxor in the afternoon. Visit the Luxor Temple, which stands in the center of the town.

  • Accommodation

    Sonesta St. George (May 27-Sept 9, 2024), River Tosca (Jan 8-May 20 & Sept 16-Dec 30, 2024) Sonesta St. George (May 26-Sept 15, 2025), River Tosca (Jan 6-May 19 & Sept 22-Dec 29, 2025)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

This morning, cross the Nile to Luxor's West Bank, best known by its Greek name, Thebes, which was the permanent residence of the Pharaohs.

Please Note: For entrance into the tomb of Tutankhamen an additional ticket is needed and can be arranged for in Luxor. This is an extra cost, on our own account. Your ticket for the Valley of the Kings includes entrance to three tombs only. As not all tombs are open at the same time. The exact tombs you visit will be determined once you are in Luxor.

Return to the boat for lunch and continue your journey, passing through the Esna lock to Kom Ombo.

  • Accommodation

    Sonesta St. George (May 27-Sept 9, 2024), River Tosca (Jan 8-May 20 & Sept 16-Dec 30, 2024) Sonesta St. George (May 26-Sept 15, 2025), River Tosca (Jan 6-May 19 & Sept 22-Dec 29, 2025)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

After breakfast, visit the Temple of Kom Ombo. One side of the temple is dedicated to the crocodile god Sobek and the other side is dedicated to the falcon god Haroeris or Horus the Elder.

Sail to Aswan, Visit Philae Temple and the High Dam felucca ride around the islands.

Return to the ship in time for afternoon tea. Relax and unwind before getting ready for dinner and a Nubian show with live music.

  • Accommodation

    Sonesta St. George (May 27-Sept 9, 2024), River Tosca (Jan 8-May 20 & Sept 16-Dec 30, 2024) Sonesta St. George (May 26-Sept 15, 2025), River Tosca (Jan 6-May 19 & Sept 22-Dec 29, 2025)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

Disembark the boat after breakfast. You will be met and transferred to the airport for your flight to Abu Simbel.

 

Depart on your tour to Abu Simbel.

Later, transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo via Aswan where you will be met and transferred to the hotel.

This evening there will be a special farewell dinner.

  • Accommodation

    Hilton Heliopolis Hotel– Signature Room 2025 Departures: Waldorf Astoria Cairo Hotel – Deluxe Room


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

Around midnight you will transfer to the airport with a very early international departure flight with fond memories of your Egyptian holiday.

  • Meals

    Breakfast

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient capital of Memphis, home to the limestone colossus of Ramesses II
  • Enjoy a 4-night river cruise on the River Tosca (Runs Jan 8 to May 20 and Sept 16 to Dec 30, 2024)
  • Enjoy a 4-night river cruise on the Sonesta St. George (Runs May 27 to Sept 9, 2024)
  • Discover the antiquities of Egypt
  • Visit the Karnak Temple, a complex of temples, obelisks, pylons and sanctuaries
  • Explore Kom Ombo, an ancient temple divided into symmetrical halves

What's Included

  • Meals as specified in the itinerary, including a lunch at Naghib Mahfouz restaurant, and dinner at a local restaurant
  • Water, Tea and Coffee during lunches and dinners on Cruise
  • Lion World Travel Representative meet and greet in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
  • Accommodations as listed in the itinerary
  • Transfers as listed in the itinerary
  • Tours and entry as listed in the itinerary
  • Domestic Air Tickets: Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo
  • Service of private English-speaking Tour Guide & Escort throughout, including Private Guide during Abu Simbel Tour
  • Luggage handling throughout airports, hotels, and Cruise ship
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Prices are per person in CAD Dollars, for land only, based on double occupancy. Airfare is not included but can be added upon request. All departures are on request. Prices are subject to change.
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Terms & Conditions

Safari Notes:

  • Your Lion World Travel independent safari includes a “meet and greet” upon arrival. While on safari you will have local experts, rangers, drivers and/or trackers join you on your day tours, game drives and safari activities.
  • *​International Air Included Safaris: Please note that airfares are included on selected safaris only, as noted in the safari "inclusions". Pricing on these safaris includes airfares, fuel surcharges, Government taxes, departure fees, and September 11th Security fee.
  • ​Travel to Africa often requires an overnight flight. For safaris where international airfare is not included, please arrange flights to arrive before Day 1 of itinerary.

Terms & Conditions:

  • All safari prices are per person based on double occupancy.
  • Exclusive Vacation Packages (Small Group Safaris) are based on a minimum of four passengers to operate. 
  • All offers and inclusions are subject to availability and may change or be terminated without notice.
  • A Single Supplement cost applies for solo traveler bookings, contact us for rates.
  • Prices are in Canadian (CAD) dollars, unless otherwise specified. Prices are true and accurate at time of publishing, are valid for travel as specified, are valid for new bookings only and are available to Costco members residing in Canada.
  • Seasonal surcharges, availability, blackout dates and restrictions may apply.
  • Due to currency fluctuation, as well as government taxes, levies, fuel or industry increases beyond the control of Lion World Travel or Costco Travel, the price is subject to change.
  • Any unused portion(s) of inclusions are nontransferable, nonrefundable and not redeemable for cash.
  • Cancellation and change fees may apply.
  • Costco Travel disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or typographical errors.
  • Please note: The supplier for this product, Lion World Travel, is a Canadian-based company. 
  • Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, and Medical Insurance is required – please note that insurance for this trip is a mandatory requirement from suppliers in Africa – proof of insurance must be provided before bookings are confirmed. It is your personal responsibility to ensure you have enough travel insurance coverage from the provider of your choice. Please let your Africa Specialist know if you would like information on this.

Visas

  • Canadian passport holders require visas for Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. E-Visas can be obtained prior to departure from the relevant Embassy or High Commission in Ottawa, or on arrival at the port of entry. Visas on arrival will not be issued for Kenya.

Passports

  • For visitors to South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Kenya, and Tanzania, passport must be valid for at least 6 months after the intended return date.
  • Passport must contain at least 2 blank visa pages (each) for South Africa and Zimbabwe and 3 blank visa pages (each) for Tanzania, Kenya, and Mozambique.

Vaccinations & Health Precautions

  • Malaria is prevalent in the countries included in this itinerary. It is recommended to consult a doctor or travel clinic prior to travel regarding the appropriate precautions to take.
  • Yellow fever vaccination is recommended prior to arrival in Tanzania and required if arriving within 6 days after leaving or transiting countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
  • Other vaccinations that might be considered before you travel include typhoid, hepatitis A and B, meningitis, and tetanus.
  • For information, visit your family physician or the Canadian Government Travel Health website at travel.gc.ca.
  • Covid protocols and entry requirements are also in place for visitors to Africa. Requirements vary between countries. Please speak to your Africa Specialist for information specific to your itinerary.

Traveling with children

  • If you are travelling to South Africa with a child/children under the age of 18 you must travel with an unabridged birth certificate, in English, even if both parents are traveling with the child(ren). Airlines will be forced to deny boarding if the required documentation is not produced.

For information on travel to Africa, including potential alerts and warnings, visit the official website for the Canadian Government at travel.gc.ca.

For full details, please refer to our Terms & Conditions page.