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Discover the gems that lie along the Nile in the lap of luxury. Embark on a luxurious journey along the Nile River on a 5 star Nile Cruiser and appreciate all the spectacular sights as you sail by. Experience Egypt’s remarkable history when you explore Cairo’s wonders and the Temples around the region. Delve in to the thousand year old culture and learn what it is like to really walk like an Egyptian.

Jewels Of The Nile

Day 1 Cairo

CairoWelcome to Egypt! At the Cairo terminal keep your eyes open for the Travel Talk sign, we pick you up from the airport and take you to hotel .Gather round in the hotel lobby at 6:00pm as we meet both the other tour members and the guide for an informal meeting. After the meeting you have free time to start exploring Cairo. Click for the arrival details

Day 2 Cairo City Tour, Hurghada

After breakfast we visit the Giza Plateau to explore the world famous pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Mycrenos. The afternoon is left to site-see Sakkara; the first capital of ancient Egypt, famous for its step pyramid built by King Zoser in 2700 B.C. In the eveninng we board our bus to Hurghada. We stay overnight in Hurghada.

Day 3 Hurghada, Luxor

Hurghada, LuxorAnother day to participate in numerous sea or land activities available in Hurghada or spend a relaxing day after a tiring(!) night. In the afternoon we’ll depart for Luxor, the premier travel destination in UIpper Egypt and the Nile Valley. In antiquity, the city, known as Thebes by the Greeks, was the dynastic and religious capital of Middle Kingdom and New Kingdom Egypt. Today, it has much to offer the traveler, from vast temples, to ancient royal tombs, via spectacular desert and river scenery. In the evening we’ll check into our Premium hotel by the River of Nile. After dinner we start to explore the night life of this amazing town.

Day 4 Luxor

Today, after an early breakfast we visit the temple of Luxor on the East Bank of the Nile which was dedicated to the great god Amun, his wife Mut and their son Khonsu (the mood god) together represents the Theban triad. The temple was built on the site of a probable smaller structure for the god Amun, while the earliest parts of the temple seen today date from the 14th century BC and the time of Amenhotep III. In the afternoon we proceed to the Temple of Karnak, one of the most important religious centers of ancient Egypt. Then we depart for the West Bank of the Nile where our donkey awaits to take us into the Valley of the Kings. Next is our discovery of the magnificent “city of the Dead” where tombs were carved into the desert rocks, decorated richly, and filled with treasures for the Pharaoh afterlife. Rising out of the desert plain in a series of terraces, the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut is our next stop.Then we drive to Aswan for overnight stay.

Day 5 Aswan,Nile cruise

Aswan,Nile cruiseAfter breakfast we start to explore Aswan, the smallest of the three major tourist cities based on the Nile famous for the amazing Philea Temple and High Dam, an engineering miracle when it was built in the 1960s. After visiting the High Dam we head to Philea Temple , we embark 5 star Nile Cruiser to cruise along the Nile. Early in the morning you can join the optional trip to Abu Simbel, one of the most impressive ancient sights of Egypt.

Day 6 Nile Cruise

Today we sail all day long on Nile, watching the beautiful scenery pass us by and wave to the locals continuing their day of washing, swimming and fishing. Whilst being absorbed by the culture we can sit back and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of one of the greatest rivers on the earth.

Day 7 Nile Cruise, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor, Cairo

Nile Cruise, Edfu, Komombo, Luxor, CairoToday we disembark Nile Cruiser and visit Edfu and Komombo temples In the evening we board the overnight train to Cairo and check into our sleeper cabin.

Day 8 Cairo City Tour

Our journey continues with a visit to one of the most important museums in the ancient world, the Egyptian Museum houses more than 100,000 relics of Egypt. Today we discover the Citadel of Saladin, Mosque of Mohamed Ali, the Hanging Church and the world famous Kahn El Khalili bazaar

Day 9 Cairo

Our trip will end after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast, and check-out of the hotel in Cairo (11:00am)Before your flight we bus you back to the airport and bid you safe travels.


Sights Visited

 

  • Cairo
  • Giza
  • Pyramids
  • Sphinx
  • Sakkara
  • Step Pyramid of Zoser
  • Egyptian museum
  • Citadel of Saladin
  • Mosque of Mohamed Ali
  • The Hanging Church
  • Khan el Khalili Bazaar
  • Aswan
  • High Dam
  • Philae Temple
  • Unfinished Obelisk
  • Elephantine and Kitchener Islands
  • KomomboTemple
  • Edfu Temple
  • Luxor including Temple of Luxor
  • Valley of the Kings Hatshepsut Temple
  • Temple of Karnak

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egyptMark Murphy - AustraliaMega is a great tour guide.Very knowledgeable.Great hotels all fantastic including the nile cruise boat Grenada.ssue with boarding train in Cairo but apart from that an all round enjoyable experience.Will definetly recommend to friends2010-12-14Tour: Jewels of The Nile5
egyptCameron Eumore - AustraliaYuki was an amazing tour guide.His passion for the country and the history was phenomenali as well as his willingness to assist us in every way.This made our stay in Egypt unforgettable.The tour was very well organized and we would definitely book with Travel Talk in the future.2010-11-26Tour: Jewels Of The Nile5
egyptCaleb Douglas - New ZealandHad an awesome time.Much fun had all week.Major thanks to our guide Mega who far exceeded my expectations of this wonderful country.Cheers.2011-9-15Tour: Jewels of the Nile5
egyptMegan O’Neill - New ZealandAn amazing experience, beautiful tour with amazing temples.Tour leader Yuki was very knowledgeable and passionate about his job and Egypt.He was vey approacheable and helpful.Yuki, you are worth than the tip we gave you.2010-11-26Tour: Jewels Of The Nile5
egyptRachel Mccoll - AustraliaEgypt was a fantastic tour.The hotels were amazing and the staff at all of them were friendly.The bus drivers were safe and clean.Yuki was an amazing tour guide.I have never been on a tour that had such a friendly and knowledgeable guide.2010-11-26Tour: Jewels Of The Nile5
egyptAngela Kirk - New ZealandThank you for an amazing trip. Mega (tour guide) really made the trip awesome, great, interesting, informative time. Will definitely recommend!!2012-1-28Tour: Jewels Of The Nile5
egyptLisa Wyatt - United KingdomGreat tour.Cheap price and Sam was a great guide.Huge value for Money.2011-11-12Tour: Jewels Of The Nile5
egyptTim Solly - AustraliaJewels of the Nile Mega was very informative and kept us entertained.Tour was professionaly run + managed.2011-9-22Tour: Jewels of the Nile5