Splendors of Egypt with Alexandria

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$2,751
13 days
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$3,551
14 days
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CAIRO, THE PYRAMIDS, NILE CRUISE, KARNAK, LUXOR AND ALEXANDRIA

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!

2022 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award

Shorten Your Trip! Enjoy our Splendors of Egypt tour visiting Egypt’s highlights from Cairo to Luxor.

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
  • 2 nights in Alexandria
  • 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
  • Alexandria Library
  • National Museum
  • Citadel of Qaitbay
  • Jewelry Museum

Your Tour Includes

  • Optional round-trip airfare from New York (JFK) including taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
  • Accommodations at deluxe hotels and on cruise ship
  • 22 meals: 12 breakfasts, 5 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: Intermediate

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

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

Welcome to Egypt’s capital and largest city. Travelers who purchased our air-inclusive package will be met at Cairo International Airport, and assisted through customs and formalities before transferring to your hotel. Take some time to relax and get settled before joining fellow travelers at a welcome dinner.

Accommodations: Cairo Marriott Hotel or similar
Meals: Dinner

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: Cairo – Alexandria

Day 11: Alexandria

Day 12: Alexandria – Cairo

Day 13: Depart Cairo

Guided Tour Pricing

Book by Jun. 2, 2023 to get the best price.

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 - 7:00 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 by Air

Luxor Museum Visit

Luxor Hot Air Balloon Ride

Felucca Ride

Reviews

Robert S

Our trip to Egypt was excellent, in that we learned a great deal about Egypt and its history and people. Our guide, Nereem, was absolutely stellar. The experience has completely changed our view of ancient Egypt and provided a lot of excellent insight. I do have one suggestion for the trip, however. Our guide wanted us to arrive early at various sites for the obvious reason that by doing so we would avoid the worst of the crowds of tourists. On one early morning we needed to arise at 2am to catch a 5am flight to Aswan. I seems to me that by adding a couple of days to the overall trip, we could have flown to Aswan the afternoon before and rising at 6am we would have accomplished the same thing without the physical stress of getting up at 2am on our second day in Egypt. Also, the hotels we stayed in were all absolutely terrific and having a bit more time in some of them would have been very welcome. I would definitely recommend the Egypt trip (and have done so) to any of our friends. Thank you, Bob Harris

Terese

Our Tour Director, Tarek, was exceptional! He was such a source of knowledge about each of the sites, but he also knew the best restaurants and locations for anything that we requested. He also assisted us with negotiating fair prices with camel drivers and kept vendors at bay, when necessary. Daily excursions were amazing and humbling-the pyramids at Giza, the Sphinx, temples and palaces, etc. Museums and antiquities hosted objects and statues that were beyond my expectations. Our bus driver was an ace in navigating the traffic in each of the cities.
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