Wonders of the Nile
12 Days / 11 Nights
Egypt
From the Best Nile River Cruise to the Red Sea
Uncover the Wonders of the Nile on this customizable 12-day journey to Cairo, the Nile River, and the Red Sea. Featuring the best Egypt river cruise and private tours of Egypt's iconic sites, Ker & Downey's luxury Egypt tours reveal the mysteries of the ancient world.
Journey at-a-glance:
- Day 1: Cairo
- Day 2 - 5: Nile River Cruise
- Day 6 - 8: Cairo
- Day 9 - 12: Red Sea
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Your private tour to Egypt first begins with a relaxing overnight in Cairo. Upon arrival, you will be met by a Ker & Downey representative who will escort you through the airport and assist you with arrival formalities. Next, you will be transferred and assisted with check in at your hotel the Waldorf Astoria Cairo Heliopolis.
Enjoy the day at leisure ahead of your upcoming adventures in Egypt.
A highlight of your private tour to Egypt, board one of the best Egypt river cruises traveling from Aswan to Luxor. Over four nights, you will truly uncover the wonders of the Nile river in sublime luxury.
Indeed, your floating hotel offers many splendid amenities, including nightly entertainment like a 1001 Nights-themed dinner party. Guided by expert Egyptologists you will embark on land tours to famous sites including the temples at Luxor and Karnak, the Temple of Horus at Edfu, and the High Dam near Aswan.
After experiencing one of the best Egypt river cruises, you will then return to Cairo for three nights. This time, however, you will stay at the beautiful St. Regis Cairo located on the shores of the Nile River.
Set out with your private Egyptologist guide on a full-day discovery of the highlights of the ancient world. This of course includes the Giza Plateau as well as the Grand Egyptian Museum. Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza and the Great Sphynx and learn about the greatest dynasties of Egypt.
In addition, you will have an entire day to explore the city of Memphis, Sakkara, and Dahshour. Should you wish, Ker & Downey can also set aside time for you to shop the bustling Khan El-Khalili Bazaar.
Finally, wind down from your private tours of Egypt along the beaches of the Red Sea at the Oberoi Sahl Hasheesh.
Bask in the sun or enjoy the many water activities available, including snorkeling and boating. Ker & Downey also highly recommends taking advantage of the hotel's extensive spa facilities.
Moreover, you will have the chance to explore Mons Claudianus, a former Roman penal colony located in the mountains of the Egyptian Eastern. Your private guide will escort you to a Bedouin village, where you will meet the local chief and share a cup of Bedouin tea with a local family. It then concludes with a picnic lunch in the desert.
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