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Egyptian Explorer
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Egyptian Explorer

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Overview

Discover the ancient, wondrous civilization of Egypt in luxurious style as we explore this incredible country by land and sea. Travel through Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Abu Simbel in a journey through the past.

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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ACCOMODATIONS & PRICING: Price is listed below for Cairo Marriott Hotel, please contact us to receive a quote for Marriott Mena House.

Locations Visited

Cairo, Giza, Luxor, Nile River, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Abu Simbel

Countries Visited

Egypt

Travel Style

Adventure, Local Cultural Experiences

Accommodations

8 nights included

Egyptian Explorer

Itinerary

COLLAPSE ALL EXPAND ALL

Day 1

Arrive Cairo (Friday)

On arrival in Cairo, Egypt, you are met by a Lion World Travel representative and transferred to the 5-star Cairo Marriott Hotel or the 5-star Marriott Mena House in Giza.

The Cairo Marriott Hotel has a history of accommodating dignitaries and celebrities and offers 24-hour room service and complimentary Wi-Fi.

Built close to the Pyramids, the Marriott Mena House in Giza is about 20 minutes from downtown Cairo.

  • Accommodation

    Cairo Marriott Hotel – Deluxe Garden View Room OR Marriott Mena House – Garden View Room


  • Meals

    Dinner

Visit the ancient capital of Memphis to view the 80-ton Alabaster Sphinx and the limestone Colossus of Ramesses II.

This afternoon visit the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza.

  • Accommodation

    Cairo Marriott Hotel – Deluxe Garden View Room OR Marriott Mena House – Garden View Room


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

Meet with your private Egyptologist guide and start your tour of the Egyptian Museum, which houses Egypt's richest collection of antiquities.

Visit the Citadel of Salah al-Din, a massive fortress that was home to Egypt’s rulers for more than 700 years. Your sightseeing concludes with a visit to the oldest bazaar of the Middle East, the Khan El Khalili, known for its several alleys and hundreds of small little shops selling various items.

Lunch and dinner at local restaurants.

  • Accommodation

    Cairo Marriott Hotel – Deluxe Garden View Room OR Marriott Mena House – Garden View Room


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

This morning you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Luxor. You will be met and transferred to the port to board the 5-star floating Nile hotel for the next 4-nights. Nightly entertainment is offered and there is also a spa and wellness centre, massage service and a pool to enjoy.

  • Accommodation

    Sonesta St. George (May 27-Sept 9, 2024), River Tosca (Jan 8-May 20 & Sept 16-Dec 30, 2024)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

This morning, cross the Nile to Luxor's West Bank, best known by its Greek name, Thebes, the capital of Egypt and became the permanent residence of the Pharaohs. This is where the Pharaohs were buried, and the Valley of the Kings has more than 60 tombs carved into the rock. The most famous is the tomb of Tutankhamun.

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, for your own account.

Visit the mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut, Egypt’s first female ruler. Return to the ship for lunch and continue your southbound journey to Esna. This evening, the captain will host a welcome cocktail function, followed by dinner and dancing.

  • Accommodation

    Sonesta St. George (May 27-Sept 9, 2024), River Tosca (Jan 8-May 20 & Sept 16-Dec 30, 2024)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

After breakfast, visit the Horus Temple in Edfu before sailing on to Kom Ombo.  After lunch and afternoon tea, visit the dual temple in Kom Ombo.

Return to the ship for a fun-filled Egyptian dinner and Galabeya party, including typical Egyptian music and activities.

  • Accommodation

    Sonesta St. George (May 27-Sept 9, 2024), River Tosca (Jan 8-May 20 & Sept 16-Dec 30, 2024)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

This morning sail to Aswan and visit the High Dam and the granite quarries.

Return to the ship for lunch. Later you will board a felucca for a sail across the Nile and a visit to the Botanical Gardens. Dinner will include 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)


  • Meals

    Breakfast

    Lunch

    Dinner

Disembark the ship and transfer to the airport for your flight to Cairo. On arrival in Cairo, you will be met and transferred to the Hilton Heliopolis Hotel where you have a reserved dayroom for use until your airport transfer.

Optional tour to Abu Simbel this morning – an additional cost of USD $560 per person which includes an English-speaking on-site guide, or US$900 per person to have a private guide travel with you from Aswan. Prices include flights: Aswan/Abu Simbel/Aswan.

  • Accommodation

    Dayroom - Hilton Heliopolis Hotel


  • Meals

    Breakfast

Around midnight you will transfer to the airport for a very late night/early morning flight.

Highlights

  • Discover Egypt, the cradle of ancient civilization
  • Explore the Karnak Temple, a complex of temples, obelisks, pylons and sanctuaries
  • 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)
  • Experience the unmatched luxury accommodations at Four Seasons and Hilton hotels
  • 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 an Egyptian home (or at a local restaurant) – excludes drinks
  • Lion World Travel Representative meet and greet in Cairo, Luxor, and Aswan
  • Accommodations as listed in the itinerary
  • Tours and entry as listed in the itinerary
  • All services and transfers as specified
  • Domestic Air Tickets: Cairo/Luxor and Aswan/Cairo
  • Water, Tea and Coffee during lunches and dinners on Cruise
  • Service of private English-speaking Tour Guide & Escort throughout.
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Prices are per person in US 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 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 on 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. 
  • Prices are in U.S. dollars, 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 the United States.
  • 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.
  • 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. Therefore, individual banks may apply a foreign currency service fee to credit card transactions.
  • 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

  • United States of America passport holders require visas for Kenya, Tanzania, Zimbabwe and Mozambique. Visas should be obtained prior to departure either on-line or from the relevant Embassy or High Commission in Washington DC. 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 website for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at www.cdc.gov/travel/.
  • 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 traveling 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 U.S. Department of State at www.travel.state.gov.

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