The Essence of Egypt is a 13 day tour of Egypt. Included are 6 nights at a 5* Hotel in Cairo, a Deluxe 5-day Nile Cruise with all meals from Luxor to Aswan and 2 nights in Alexandria at a hotel facing the Mediterranean Sea. The group is escorted in Egypt, by a highly proficient Egyptologist, to the pyramids of Cairo, through the Egyptian Museum, to the tombs of the Valley of Kings and the Temples of the Nile. We have included all required tipping. This tour provides Best Value for those who require excellent hotel accommodation and prefer to see the major sites of Egypt at a moderate pace. 

Includes: All airport/hotel/cruise transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Alexandria, modern A/C coaches, 5* hotels, Five day 5* Nile cruise, meals as indicated, English speaking, university qualified Egyptologist guide/s, Guided tours with entry fees, Entry visa to Egypt for Australian/New Zealand/ UK, All Tips and portage. 

This tour allows you to absorb the rich and exotic atmosphere of Egypt at a more leisurely pace. Over four nights in Cairo you’ll see the Stepped Pyramid at Saqqara, the site of the ancient capital at Memphis, the Sphinx and the three magnificent pyramids on the Giza Plateau. After exploring the Egyptian Museum, the Bazaars and Coptic churches of the city we transfer to Aswan by domestic flight. We linger in Aswan in order to fully absorb the unique atmosphere of this Nubian city, half African, half Arabic, and see the Temple of Philae, the Unfinished Obelisk, the High Dam and the Temple of Ramses at Abu Simbel.

We then board a deluxe standard Nile Cruise ship and sail to Luxor, viewing the Temples of Kom Ombo and Edfu en-route. We spend additional nights at a deluxe hotel in Luxor. This again allows time to stroll through the colourful souks, visit the Valley of Kings, see the extraordinary Temples of Karnak and Luxor, walk along the peaceful Corniche, and meet the friendly locals. We then return to Cairo by overnight Sleeper train, and drive on to El Alamein and the city of Alexandria. 

Includes: All airport/hotel/cruise transfers in Cairo, Luxor, Aswan and Alexandria, modern A/C coaches, English speaking Egyptologist guide/s, Tours with entry fees, EgyptAir flight Cairo-Aswan, Overnight Sleeper Train Luxor-Cairo, Accommodation at selected 5* hotels, Entry visa to Egypt for Australian/New Zealand/ UK , All Tips and portage.

This tour is guided in Egypt and includes the main attractions of Pharaonic Egypt, just over a shorter period. Accommodation is offered on three levels -

4* for those who want comfortable, tourist class  accommodation with good services

5* for those who prefer the excellent modern hotels in Egypt and

Deluxe for those who wish to experience the best that Egypt offers.

Includes: All airport-hotel-cruise transfers, accommodation for 9 nights, meals as indicated, Egyptologist guide/s, entry fees. Not included: Domestic flights Cairo-Aswan/Luxor-Cairo, tipping, portage. 

Departs from Cairo. This short extension visits the 6thC Monastery of St Catherine at the foot of Mount Sinai and spends two relaxing nights at a Red Sea beach resort in Sharm el Sheik