Egypt

9 Nights / 10 Days · Cairo · Aswan · Nile Cruise · Luxor · Hurghada

Pyramids, a three-night Nile cruise and Red Sea beaches, with pure vegetarian meals by your Maharaj every day.

A 9-night pure vegetarian group tour of Egypt covering Cairo, a 3-night deluxe Nile cruise from Aswan to Luxor, and a beachside stay in Hurghada. See the Pyramids of Giza, the Grand Egyptian Museum, Abu Simbel, Karnak and the Valley of the Kings, then unwind with quad biking, an Orange Bay island day trip and a Nile dinner cruise with belly dance. A Rajasthani Maharaj travels with the group, serving fresh home-style lunches and dinners throughout.

Highlights

  • 100% pure vegetarian and Jain cuisine by Rajasthani Maharaj
  • Internal flight Cairo to Aswan included
  • Nile dinner cruise with belly dance performance
  • 3 nights on a deluxe Nile River cruise
  • Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx and Grand Egyptian Museum
  • Coptic Cairo and Khan El Khalili Market
  • Alexandria day trip
  • Philae Temple, Kom Ombo and Edfu Temples
  • Abu Simbel and the Unfinished Obelisk
  • Luxor and Karnak Temples, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple
  • All-inclusive beachfront hotel in Hurghada
  • Desert safari with private Shamiyana and Maharaj dinner
  • Quad biking, camel ride and sand buggy
  • Orange Island day trip with glass bottom boat ride and parasailing

Day by day

  1. Day 1

    Arrive Cairo - Nile Dinner Cruise

    Arrive in Cairo, meet your tour manager and transfer to the hotel. In the evening, set sail on a dinner cruise along the Nile River, a must for first-time visitors, with dinner prepared by our Maharaj. Overnight in Cairo.

    Dinner by Maharaj
  2. Day 2

    Pyramids of Giza - Grand Egyptian Museum - Coptic Cairo

    Visit the Giza Plateau to see the Pyramids of Cheops, Chephren and Menkaure and the Great Sphinx. Continue to the Grand Egyptian Museum, home to Tutankhamun's golden mask, then explore Coptic Cairo's Hanging Church and Church of Abu Serga. Overnight in Cairo.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  3. Day 3

    Cairo - Aswan - Nile Cruise

    Fly from Cairo to Aswan and visit the High Dam and the Unfinished Obelisk. Board your luxurious Nile cruise for lunch, then visit the beautiful Philae Temple dedicated to Goddess Isis. Overnight onboard the cruise.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  4. Day 4

    Abu Simbel Temple - Kom Ombo Temple

    Excursion to the magnificent rock-cut temples of Abu Simbel, then sail on to visit the Kom Ombo Temple. Overnight onboard the cruise.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  5. Day 5

    Edfu - Luxor Sightseeing

    Visit the well-preserved Temple of Horus in Edfu, then cruise on to Luxor to explore the Karnak Temple Complex and Luxor Temple. Overnight onboard the cruise.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  6. Day 6

    Luxor - Hurghada

    Check out and drive to Hurghada for lunch and hotel check-in. In the evening, enjoy a quad biking adventure across the desert dunes followed by tea and cultural interaction at a traditional Bedouin camp. Overnight in Hurghada.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  7. Day 7

    Orange Bay Island

    Spend the day on an Orange Bay Island trip on the Red Sea, with a glass bottom boat ride and parasailing. Overnight in Hurghada.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  8. Day 8

    Hurghada - Cairo

    Check out and drive back to Cairo. In the evening, visit the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar for shopping and local experiences before transferring to your hotel. Overnight in Cairo.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  9. Day 9

    Alexandria Excursion

    Full-day excursion to Alexandria to visit the Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa, Pompey's Pillar, the historic Qaitbay Citadel and the Roman Theatre, returning to Cairo in the evening. Overnight in Cairo.

    Hotel Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner by Maharaj
  10. Day 10

    Departure

    After breakfast, bid farewell as the tour concludes. Safe travels!

    Hotel Breakfast

Hotels & nights

CityNightsHotel
Cairo4Movenpick Media City or similar
Nile Cruise3Orient Cruise or similar
Hurghada2Sheraton Soma Bay or similar

Tour cost

Per Adult (Twin sharing)$ 2400
3rd Person in Same Room$ 2325
Child No Bed (2-5 Years)$ 1550
Child with Bed (6-10 Years)$ 1950
Single Sharing$ 3050

Land cost; main international airfare extra; mandatory 5% GST & 2% TCS extra. INR 75,000 or USD 1000 non-refundable deposit at booking; balance 40 days prior. December 23 departure surcharge: $250 per adult, $195 per child.

Departures: September 9, 16; October 7, 21; November 4, 11; December 2, 16, 23; January 13; February 3, 10; March 3, 17

What's included

Inclusions

  • Accommodation at above mentioned hotels with breakfast (except day of arrival)
  • Internal flight tickets (Cairo-Aswan)
  • 2 bottles of water per day
  • All tours and transfers on private basis
  • All sightseeing as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Services of in-house Tour Manager
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Professional Egyptologist during sightseeing
  • Travel insurance (as per the tour)
  • English speaking guide
  • Services of in-house Maharaj
  • Tips

Exclusions

  • 5% GST & 2% TCS
  • One time visa fees
  • Main international airfare
  • Porterage charges in the hotel
  • Any item of personal nature such as laundry, hotel room upgrade, mini bar items and pay channels, food and drinks not forming part of the group menu
  • Any beverages consumed on the dinner cruise
  • Any increase in visa fees, Govt taxes, fuel surcharge and any applicable new taxes from Govt
  • Any increase in ROE leading to increase in surface transportation and land arrangements prior to tour departure
  • Any items not specifically mentioned under inclusions

Good to know

Visa: One time visa fees are not included in the tour cost. Original passport along with necessary documents should be submitted 60 days prior to departure. Passport must be valid for at least six months from the return date.

  • Passengers must carry a 5kg kitchen bag provided at the airport and hand it to the tour manager on arrival.
  • Itinerary may change as per ground conditions.
  • Lunch and dinner are prepared by our Rajasthani Maharaj; hotel serves continental breakfast.
  • Jain food is available, but no arrangements for Chowihar, Tithi meals, boiled water or alternate menu substitutions.
  • Maharaj services are provided only if a minimum of 25 passengers travel together.
  • Surcharge for December 23 departure: $250 per adult, $195 per child. High-season surcharges may apply.

Cancellation

  • 30 Days Prior - 50% of the Tour Cost
  • 15 Days Prior - 100% of the Tour Cost
  • INR 75,000 or USD 1000 deposit is non-refundable
  • TCS is non-refundable in the event of tour cancellation

Full terms and conditions are in the brochure. Prices are per person, subject to change, and exclude 5% GST and TCS as applicable.