CAIRO, THE PYRAMIDS, NILE CRUISE, KARNAK AND LUXOR
Are you intrigued by the mystery of mummies? Have you imagined yourself in a scene from an Indiana Jones film? Here’s your chance to be an amateur Egyptologist, digging into this country’s enigmatic architecture and antiquities. The highlight of our escorted Egypt tour package is the Great Pyramid of Giza, one of the seven wonders of the world. You’ll also cruise along the legendary Nile in a level of comfort even Cleopatra would approve of. Along with captivating commentary, your smarTours guide will offer tips, tailored to your interests and activity level, on how to make the very most of your free time in the land of the pharaohs. 5/5 stars on Tripadvisor!
For COVID-19 updates, please scroll down to our “Before You Depart” section.
Itinerary at
a Glance
- International Flight
- 2 nights in Cairo
- 1 night in Aswan
- 3-night Nile Cruise
- 2 nights in Luxor
- 1 night in Cairo
- Optional 3-night extension to Alexandria (2 nights in Alexandria, 1 night in Cairo)
Tour
Highlights
- Great Pyramids of Giza
- Sphinx of Giza
- Philae’s Temple of Isis
- Ptolemaic Temple for Horus and Sobek
- Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
- Temples of Karnak & Luxor
- Egyptian Museum of Antiquities
- Khan El Khalili Bazaar District
Your extension includes:
- Alexandria Library
- National Museum
- Montazah Gardens
- Catacombs
- Jewelry Museum
Your Tour
Includes
- Round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) (passengers may also book this tour without flights)
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Accommodations at deluxe hotels and on cruise ship
- 18 meals: 9 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 5 dinners
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours and entry fees
- Experienced English-speaking Tour Director throughout
- Transportation in an air-conditioned bus
Tour Itinerary
Guided Tour Pricing
Prices and dates below include round-trip airfare from New York (JFK). Travelers may choose to purchase the tour only, and arrange their own arrival in destination.
| Depart | Return | Depart - Return | Best Value Pricing - Reserve by Sep 03, 2021 |
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| September 16 | September 26 | Sep 16 - Sep 26 | $2,999 | $3,099 | $3,499 | Sold Out |
| October 7 | October 17 | Oct 7 - Oct 17 | $2,899 | $2,999 | $3,399 |
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| October 14 | October 24 | Oct 14 - Oct 24 | $3,299 | $3,399 | $3,799 |
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| November 4 | November 14 | Nov 4 - Nov 14 | $2,999 | $3,099 | $3,499 |
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| November 15 | November 25 | Nov 15 - Nov 25 | $2,999 | $3,099 | $3,499 |
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| November 29 | December 9 | Nov 29 - Dec 9 | $2,899 | $2,999 | $3,399 |
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| December 6 | December 16 | Dec 6 - Dec 16 | $2,899 | $2,999 | $3,399 |
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| January 10 | January 20 | Jan 10 - Jan 20 | $2,999 | $3,099 | $3,499 |
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| January 24 | February 3 | Jan 24 - Feb 3 | $2,699 | $2,799 | $3,199 |
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| February 10 | February 20 | Feb 10 - Feb 20 | $2,699 | $2,799 | $3,199 |
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| February 21 | March 3 | Feb 21 - Mar 3 | $2,999 | $3,099 | $3,499 |
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| March 10 | March 20 | Mar 10 - Mar 20 | $2,899 | $2,999 | $3,399 |
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| March 17 | March 27 | Mar 17 - Mar 27 | $2,899 | $2,999 | $3,399 |
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| March 31 | April 10 | Mar 31 - Apr 10 | $2,699 | $2,799 | $3,199 |
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| April 25 | May 5 | Apr 25 - May 5 | $2,899 | $2,999 | $3,399 |
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| May 9 | May 19 | May 9 - May 19 | $2,799 | $2,899 | $3,299 |
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| May 16 | May 26 | May 16 - May 26 | $2,799 | $2,899 | $3,299 |
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| June 9 | June 19 | Jun 9 - Jun 19 | $2,899 | $2,999 | $3,399 |
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| August 18 | August 28 | Aug 18 - Aug 28 | $2,599 | $2,699 | $3,099 |
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| September 5 | September 15 | Sep 5 - Sep 15 | $2,599 | $2,699 | $3,099 |
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| September 12 | September 22 | Sep 12 - Sep 22 | $2,799 | $2,899 | $3,299 |
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| September 19 | September 29 | Sep 19 - Sep 29 | $2,699 | $2,799 | $3,199 |
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| October 6 | October 16 | Oct 6 - Oct 16 | $2,699 | $2,799 | $3,199 |
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| October 13 | October 23 | Oct 13 - Oct 23 | $2,999 | $3,099 | $3,499 |
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| October 24 | November 3 | Oct 24 - Nov 3 | $2,699 | $2,799 | $3,199 |
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| November 3 | November 13 | Nov 3 - Nov 13 | $2,799 | $2,899 | $3,299 |
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| November 10 | November 20 | Nov 10 - Nov 20 | $2,699 | $2,799 | $3,199 |
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| December 5 | December 15 | Dec 5 - Dec 15 | $2,699 | $2,799 | $3,199 |
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| 2023 | 2023 | w/ eCheck Discount | Sale | After Sale | ||
| January 16 | January 26 | Jan 16 - Jan 26 | $2,799 | $2,899 | $3,299 |
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| March 6 | March 16 | Mar 6 - Mar 16 | $2,799 | $2,899 | $3,299 |
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| May 4 | May 14 | May 4 - May 14 | $2,799 | $2,899 | $3,299 |
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| September 11 | September 21 | Sep 11 - Sep 21 | $2,799 | $2,899 | $3,299 |
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| October 5 | October 15 | Oct 5 - Oct 15 | $2,799 | $2,899 | $3,299 |
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Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single room supplement is $579
Alexandria Extension: Add $649 per person double occupancy / $948 single occupancy
Business Class Upgrade:
JFK-CAI-JFK add $3300 (on request)
For more information on this tour, please contact us here or call us during business hours (Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 5:30pm EST) at 800-337-7773.
Please note that the Abu Simbel excursion needs to be prepaid to smarTours in advance of departure.
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made by phone (1-800-337-7773) and will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, which must be received at the time of reservation. Deposits are $99 per person for all 2021 departures, and $300 per person for all 2022 departures. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Baggage fees may apply. Space and prices subject to availability. Please see the smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete booking information.
Extended Tours
Optional Tours Customize your trip with these optional tours.
Pricing is subject to change. Payment (non-refundable) should be made by cash or credit card (VISA, MasterCard or AmEx, subject to service charge).
Featured Accommodations
Before You Depart
COVID-19 UPDATE
Departing the U.S.: For the safety of everyone in the group, smarTours has implemented some COVID-19 travel requirements which apply to all tours regardless of destination. To learn more, click here.
Returning to the U.S.: In accordance with U.S. entry requirements, smarTours will arrange testing for the group in destination. Full details and requirements can be accessed here.
- Egypt Tour: The cost of the test is approximately $130 USD. The test must be paid in cash at the testing site.
Note: If you are traveling with us on a land-only basis please share your travel plans with us and let us know if you will also need to be tested with the rest of the group.
Please note entry requirements are changing rapidly. For up-to-date information, please click the links below.
- Entry requirements
- State Department Travel Advisory Updates (Egypt)
- Center for Disease Control Updates & Information (Egypt)
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Please make sure to allow sufficient time for clearing customs and immigration if you are planning a connecting flight. We recommend at least three-and-a-half hours. Please note that flight schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
| Departure Date | Airline | Depart JFK | Return JFK (Main Tour) | Return JFK (Alexandria Extension) |
| 2021: Sep. 16, Oct. 4, Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Nov. 4, Nov. 15, Nov. 29, Dec. 6 2022: Jan 10, Feb. 21, Mar. 10, Mar. 17 |
EgyptAir | 6:30PM | 3:30PM | 3:30PM |
| 2022: Apr. 25, May 9, Jun. 9, Aug. 18, Sep. 12, Oct. 13, Nov. 3 2023: All dates |
EgyptAir | TBA | TBA | TBA |
ADVANCE SEAT ASSIGNMENT
EgyptAir does not assign seats in advance. Seat assignments can only be arranged at the airport upon check-in. If you have a preferred seating choice, please make sure you check-in for your flight as early as possible. EgyptAir does not offer frequent flyer miles.
LAND-ONLY TRAVELERS
International flights to/from the U.S. are not included. Land-only travelers are responsible for arranging entry and exit flights, as well as their arrival and departure transfers. smarTours cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by air schedule changes and delays. Unused land services are non-refundable.
Main Tour: Land-only services start upon independent check-in at your Cairo hotel on Day 2 of the itinerary and end after breakfast at your Cairo hotel on Day 11.
Main Tour + Extension: Land-only services start upon independent check-in at your Cairo hotel on Day 2 of the itinerary and end after breakfast at your Cairo hotel on Day 14.
PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION
You must possess a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel. Your passport must contain at least one blank page. For U.S. passport holders, a tourist visa is required and may be obtained upon arrival in Cairo for $25 USD. Clients who book air with smarTours will be charged $28, which includes the visa and facilitation service upon arrival. The visa facilitation service is not available for land-only clients and forfeited. Non-U.S. citizens should check with the respective consulates as to the most current visa requirements to all their travel destinations. Please remember that it is your responsibility to obtain the necessary travel documents before the trip.
TICKETS AND FINAL DOCUMENTS
Your airline tickets, along with final instructions and additional travel tips, will be sent to you 7–10 days before the scheduled departure of your tour. Please make sure to advise us in case your address changes.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Immunizations are not currently required; however, you should consult your personal physician, local public health authorities or the Center of Disease Control (CDC) as to their suggestions.
CLIMATE
Night and day temperatures can vary greatly. Here’s what you can expect:
- December–February: Highs in the mid to low 60s with nighttime as low as 48˚F.
- March & November: Highs in the upper 60s to low 70s with nighttime lows in the mid-50s.
- April & October: High 70s and low 80s with nighttime lows in the mid-50s to mid-60s.
- May–September: Average highs in the low 90s with nighttime lows in the high 50s to high 60s.
CULTURE AND DRESS
Given Egypt’s wide range of temperatures, we recommend you bring a sweater and/or layer to accommodate cooler morning/evening temperatures. Egyptians typically dress more conservatively. If you are exploring independently, please note that religious centers such as mosques will often require ankle-length pants, skirts or dresses, and, for women, a scarf to cover their hair.
CREDIT CARDS AND LOCAL CURRENCY
U.S. dollars, Euros and Canadian Dollars are accepted at Egyptian banks and money-changers, which can be found at most of the places that you’ll visit throughout the country. It is typically recommended that you ask for small bills when exchanging money. The currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound.
NON-INCLUDED MEALS
You may dine at the hotels or restaurants recommended by your Tour Director. The average cost for a hotel dinner (excluding drinks) in a casual restaurant is about $20-25 per person. Restaurants outside the hotel may be less expensive.
BAGGAGE
Each passenger may bring one piece of checked-in luggage (suitcase) max. 44 pounds, and one carry-on not exceeding 18”x10”x8”. We recommend that you do not overpack and that you take a variety of casual separates with climate and comfort in mind.