Splendors of Egypt

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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. After its grand opening in 2023, visit the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), which will be the largest archaeological museum in the world. 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!

Extend Your Trip! Enjoy our Splendors of Egypt with Alexandria tour which includes 2 nights in Alexandria with visits to the Alexandria Library, National Museum, and more plus an extra night in Cairo!

Extend Your Trip! Enjoy our Splendors of Egypt with Jordan tour which includes 2 nights in Petra and 2 nights at the Dead Sea with visits to Madaba, Mount Nebo, a Jordanian farm, Bethany Beyond Jordan, and more plus an extra night in Cairo!

Did you know you can make this tour private? Find out about pricing and options for groups of 15 or more travelers.

Itinerary at
a Glance

Tour Itinerary:

  • 2 nights in Cairo
  • 1 night in Aswan
  • 3-night Nile Cruise
  • 2 nights in Luxor
  • 1 night in Cairo

Tour Highlights

  • Great Pyramids of Giza
  • Sphinx of Giza
  • Nubian Village to meet with family
  • Philae’s Temple of Isis
  • Ptolemaic Temple for Horus and Sobek
  • Temples of Karnak & Luxor
  • Valley of the Kings
  • Valley of the Queens and Temple of Queen Hatshepsut
  • Alabaster Workshop Visit
  • Egyptian Museum of Antiquities or Grand Egyptian Museum*
  • Khan El Khalili Bazaar District

Your Tour Includes

  • Optional round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) including 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 Egyptologist Tour Director
  • Transportation in an air-conditioned bus

What to Expect

Max Group Size: 30 travelers

Activity Level: Level 2

Expect most included touring to require walking and standing periods up to 4 hours at a time (up to 2 times per day). Included touring may feature light hiking, and/or stairs on some hilly and/or uneven terrain. Learn More

Pacing Level: Balanced

Expect either half-day or full-day tours most days with a free day or free half-day to explore independently in most cities. There may be a few early mornings or long travel days by bus (don’t worry—there are always comfort stops!), and you may expect to stay in most accommodations for 3+ nights. Learn More

Additional Entry Requirements for U.S. Passport Holders

A valid passport is required for international tours. There are entry requirements for U.S. passport holders. Please visit our Passports & Visas page to learn more about any required actions, next steps, and additional costs.

There are stairs and walks with uneven surfaces during the visit to the Pyramids and most of the off-shore excursions that take place during the Nile Cruise portion of the program.

For more detailed information about this tour and destination, visit our Before You Depart section.

Tour Itinerary

Map

Click the Day-by-Day itinerary below to see the experiences that await on each day of your tour.

Flights

Passengers who purchase flights will depart 1 day before the tour starts and return on the same day as the tour ends.

For flight details, see Before You Depart.

Day 1: Arrive in Cairo

Day 2: Pyramids of Giza

Day 3: Cairo – Aswan

Day 4: Aswan – Nile Cruise

Day 5: Nile Cruise – Kom Ombo – Edfu – Luxor

Day 6: Nile Cruise – Luxor

Day 7: Luxor

Day 8: Luxor

Day 9: Luxor – Cairo

Day 10: Depart Cairo

Guided Tour Pricing

Instant Savings of up to $400 per person for a handful of spots on select dates. While supplies lasts, ends Sep 29.

Prices listed as “with flights” below include round-trip airfare from one or more airports in the USA. Travelers may choose to purchase the tour only, and arrange their own arrival in destination. Please note this may change your tour start date.

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* Departures designated as "Guaranteed" may be canceled or rescheduled only under Extraordinary Circumstances, for example in situations deemed to be unsafe or nonviable due to local conditions. See Terms & Conditions for full details.

Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single supplement applies when not sharing a room. Select a date above to see the rates for that specific departure.

For more information on this tour, please contact us here or call us during business hours (Monday-Friday from 9:00 am - 5:30 pm Eastern) at 1.800.337.7773.

Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made online or 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 $300 per person. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Space and prices subject to availability. Please see the smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete booking information.

Optional Tours Customize your trip with these optional tours.

Enhance your trip with our recommended optional tours. Indicated optional tours are available to pre-book when you reserve your trip and can be added to your reservation up to final payment. This is the best option to guarantee your spot on your preferred optional tour! Optional tours require a minimum number of participants. Optional tours are non-refundable unless they do not operate.

Some optional tours can be purchased in-destination and may cost extra. The payment methods and currency information to purchase tours in-destination will be provided on final documentation.

Half-Day Sakkara Tour

Abu-Simbel

Luxor Museum Visit

Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride

Felucca Ride

Reviews

Kate

Egypt was incredible! Our guide, Ahmed was so knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and fun! Although our flight left late from NY, smarttours did everything they could to make up for the days lost and provide an exceptional experience. The 3 day Nile cruise was a hilight and all of the food was wonderful. I was a solo traveler and made so many new friends!

Linda L

Exceptional tour. Loved seeing Abu Simbal, hot balloon ride and the location of the hotels. Our guide was phenomenal. All guides were great.

Beth G

Our trip to Egypt was a wonderful trip of a lifetime. Our guide,Maha, was wonderful. She made everyone feel very comfortable with her from day one. Her knowledge was incredible about everything Egypt. She cared about everyone in our group and made everyone feel like family. I would totally recommend this trip to anyone looking for an adventure. Thanks.

Allen S

A wonderful trip. Our guide, Maja was absolutely wonderful. She was very informative and really cared about our very small group of people. We even called her mama. She was perhaps the best guide of any tour that my wife and I have ever been on. Thanks.

BJ

My family and I had a simply awesome experience in Eygpt visiting the edifices that withstood dynasties from 2600 BC through AD. The coordination by the smarTours' team to get the tour group from place to place was phenomenal. The tour guide/Eygptologist knowledge of Eygpt was impeccable and she made the trip special for the entire group.

Nichole M

Wonderful

Ducie E

8 out of 10

Julisia

I must see!

Mark d

A thorough representative tour from Sudan to the Mediterranean full of the best sites along the Nile. The hours were difficult to adapt to: 2 am departure; 1 am departure; 5 am wakeups. BUT for the money and breadth of experience it was WELL WORTH IT!! Not for the unfit: we counted between 10,000 and 15,000 steps per day. I lost four pounds in the trip…thank you!… education and exercise! If yiu have trouble walking don’t take this your. Parking is anywhere from 100 to 400 yards away from the temples over uneven ground. I’d do it again nonetheless!

Kandace N

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Liane L

Excellent value for the money. You will get to see all the major sites in ancient Egypt and experience modern Egypt too. Our guide was excellent! She was very experienced, knowledgeable, and spoke English very well. This is not a leisurely tour. Be prepared to be on the move most of the days, and experience some inconvenient and challenging situations. But it is worth it to experience Egypt more broadly.

Kim C

Amazing trip

Cheryl M

What a magnificent tour! Our Egyptologist, Normeen, was so knowledgeable, telling the stories and history, and answering numerous questions from our group of 22. For me and my family, including my 89-year-old Dad, this was the trip of a lifetime, and I've been to 24 countries! Don't miss Saqqara Necropolis and Abu Simbel Temples excursions. I hope to take my grandkids on this Splendors of Egypt tour in the next few years. Am currently considering another SmarTours destination for this fall. YOLO: You Only Live Once. Do it!

Daniel H

Our third trip with smart tours was to Egypt. Every trip I am amazed at the quality of lodging, food, and itinerary, but what is truest astounding is the quality of guides! SmarTour guides are the top of their field in every country we have visited. SmarTours has been an amazing bargain! They handle every situation that might arise with top notch professionalism. I could be a spokesperson for this company…but I’m only a very pleased customer!

Theresa M

This tour was an amazing experience. I had traveled to Egypt previously on my own and can honestly say that you get 1000% more out of visiting Egypt with a trained Egyptologist as your guide than going on your own. Our tour director, Khaled, was phenomenal. He is incredibly knowledgeable, energetic and an engaging storyteller, linking the history and mythology of each place we visited so that you can see the connections across the ancient world and right up to our world today. This tour packs in a lot over a short period of time, so you really get a lot of value out of this trip. The pyramids and temples are of course truly bucket list. The hot air balloon ride over Luxor was breathtaking, and excursions off the beaten path were unique and something we wouldn't have discovered traveling on our own. The tour is well organized and all the logistics are handled for you, so you don't have to worry about anything. I definitely recommend this tour!
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