Step into ancient wonders with the Classic Egypt experience, ten unforgettable days exploring Egypt’s most iconic treasures. From the majestic Pyramids of Giza, the last remaining wonder of the ancient world, to the engineering marvel of the High Dam in Aswan, this journey takes you deep into history.
Wander the grand temples of Luxor and Karnak, and descend into the sacred chambers of the Valley of the Kings, where pharaohs were laid to rest amidst rich hieroglyphs and royal treasures. Glide down the River Nile aboard a five-star cruiser, enjoying the ripple of the river beneath you as Egypt’s timeless landscapes drift by.
Classic Egypt offers the perfect blend of adventure, culture and comfort, an elegant voyage through the land of pharaohs and gods.
Cairo
10 Days/ 9 Nights
9 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 5 dinners
Included airport pickup and transfers
Air-conditioned Bus
English Speaking Local Guide
Arrive at Cairo International Airport, where the magic of Egypt greets you the moment you land. Our friendly representative will meet you with a warm welcome and guide you effortlessly through arrival formalities.
You’ll then be transferred to your hotel in the heart of Cairo. After settling in, meet your guide for an introduction to the incredible journey ahead, a journey through temples, tombs and the mighty Nile itself.
Enjoy a peaceful first night in Cairo as you prepare to explore one of the world’s most extraordinary ancient civilisations.
After breakfast, your adventure begins at the legendary Giza Plateau, where the monumental Great Pyramids rise from the sand in breathtaking grandeur. Stand before the mighty Sphinx, its calm gaze fixed across thousands of years, and feel the awe of standing in the presence of the last remaining wonder of the ancient world.
Your journey continues to Sakkara, home to the remarkable Step Pyramid of King Djoser, the blueprint from which all later pyramids evolved. Explore ancient tombs decorated with vivid carvings that reveal stories of daily life, rituals and royal power.
As evening settles over Cairo, board your overnight sleeper train bound for Luxor. Drift through the desert under a starlit sky as delicious meals are served onboard, carrying you closer to the ancient wonders of Upper Egypt.
Awaken in the ancient city of Luxor, where your representative will meet you and escort you to your Nile Cruise, your floating base for the next stage of your adventure.
Today, explore the magnificent East Bank:
Karnak Temple: Wander through colossal columns, sacred lakes and vast courtyards in one of the largest temple complexes ever built. Every carving, every stone echoes the power and devotion of ancient Thebes.
Luxor Temple: Continue to this elegant riverside sanctuary, once the site of royal coronations and sacred festivals. Walk the same path as ancient priests along the Avenue of Sphinxes.
Return to your cruise for a tranquil evening on the Nile as the stories of the pharaohs linger in your mind.
As the morning sun warms Luxor, venture across the Nile to the legendary West Bank, the ancient realm of the afterlife.
Your day begins in the Valley of the Kings, where Pharaohs prepared for eternity in richly decorated tombs that still shine with vivid colours thousands of years later.
Step inside several of these masterpieces and witness the beauty of ancient funerary art.
Continue to the striking Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el-Bahri, a stunning multi-terraced monument honouring the only woman to rule Egypt as pharaoh. Its dramatic setting beneath towering cliffs makes it one of Egypt’s most unforgettable sites.
Finish your West Bank exploration at the mighty Colossi of Memnon, two monumental statues that have stood watch over the Theban landscape for more than 3,000 years.
Later, return to your cruise and set sail toward Kom Ombo and Edfu, enjoying serene views and delicious onboard meals as the Nile carries you south.
Begin the day sailing along the lush riverbanks of the Nile, where palm groves, villages and desert horizons blend seamlessly into ancient landscapes.
Your first stop is the fascinating Temple of Kom Ombo, a perfectly symmetrical double temple honouring both the crocodile god Sobek and the falcon god Haroeris. Its riverfront setting creates a dramatic atmosphere that is especially captivating at sunrise or sunset.
Next, travel to Edfu, home to the magnificent Temple of Horus, one of the best-preserved temples in all of Egypt. Its towering pylons, detailed reliefs and atmospheric halls offer an extraordinary window into the rituals and beliefs of the ancient world.
As the afternoon unfolds, continue your journey toward Aswan, letting the calm rhythm of the Nile create a sense of timeless peace.
This morning, step aboard a traditional felucca, Egypt’s iconic wooden sailboat, for a serene journey around Aswan’s beautiful islands. As the sail catches the breeze, glide across shimmering waters framed by golden desert dunes and lush riverbanks.
Feel the gentle rhythm of the Nile as life along the shore unfolds, fishermen casting their nets, palm trees swaying softly, and ancient rocks rising from the river like time-worn guardians.
Return to your cruise for a peaceful evening onboard, watching the sun dip behind the hills of Nubia, painting the sky in shades of orange and gold.
After breakfast, begin your day with a visit to the impressive High Dam of Aswan, a remarkable symbol of modern engineering that tamed the mighty Nile and reshaped Egypt’s landscape.
Continue to the magical Temple of Philae, lovingly relocated stone-by-stone to its island home. Dedicated to Isis, goddess of love, healing and magic, Philae’s graceful columns, tranquil courtyards and shimmering surroundings make it one of Egypt’s most enchanting ancient sites.
Next, explore the gigantic Unfinished Obelisk, left in the bedrock after a crack halted its creation. It offers fascinating insight into the astonishing precision and ambition of ancient Egyptian craftsmanship.
In the evening, board your train for the journey back to Cairo. As the train moves north, reflect on the history, legends and landscapes you’ve encountered.
Arrive in the bustling heart of Cairo, where ancient traditions blend with modern life. You’ll be transferred to your hotel to refresh and relax.
Today is yours to enjoy however you choose. Wander through colourful markets, try authentic Egyptian street food, visit a local café or simply unwind and absorb the lively energy of this captivating city.
As evening settles over Cairo, retreat to your hotel and enjoy a relaxing night before tomorrow’s adventures.
Begin your day with breakfast before diving deep into Cairo’s extraordinary history.
Your first stop is the world-famous Egyptian Museum, home to dazzling treasures from King Tutankhamun’s tomb and countless artefacts spanning thousands of years. Every room here reveals another chapter in Egypt’s incredible story.
Continue to Old Cairo, where you’ll visit the beautiful Hanging Church, an ancient Coptic masterpiece suspended above Roman gate towers.
Next, explore the grand Mosque of Mohamed Ali, known as the Alabaster Mosque, perched atop the Citadel of Saladin. From its courtyard, enjoy panoramic views stretching across the vast city below.
End your day in the lively lanes of Khan El Khalili Bazaar, a centuries-old marketplace filled with spices, lanterns, handmade crafts and the aroma of traditional coffee drifting through the air.
Return to your hotel with your heart full and your feet tired from a day of unforgettable exploration.
After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to Cairo Airport for your onward flight.
As you depart, take with you the memories of temples, pyramids, river sunsets and the timeless wonders that make Classic Egypt a journey you’ll never forget.
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It is important when considering and preparing to travel anywhere in the world that you have a good understanding of the country you are visiting, its laws and customs, and the possible risks and situations that may occur. This includes specific risks related to your itinerary (eg. does it involve water & you can swim, are you fit enough for the activities included), as well as more general risks such as terrorism and natural disasters.
General details, visa requirements, money, and travel insurance are given in these tour notes. We recommend that you re-read all these before your departure as well as the small print of your travel insurance policy so you know exactly what is covered and what is not.
You should take copies of your important travel documents with you and ideally also store them online securely as a backup.
 Make sure that you have given us your emergency contact details and told that person where and when you are travelling. Ensure you take enough money with you and that you have access to emergency funds.
Classic Egypt starts and finishes in Cairo, Egypt.Â
The hotels used on this tour are rated at the 5 star level in Egypt. Local star ratings may vary from international standards but we ensure that we use some of the best hotels available at the level stated. Accommodation is based on twin or double en-suite rooms with air conditioning. The tour starts at the Mövenpick Cairo Media City located in Giza 15-20 minutes from the Pyramids.
Address:Â El Wahat Rd, First 6th of October, 6th of October City (3), Giza Governorate 3280240, Egypt
Hotels:Â The hotels listed below are the ones that we frequently use on this tour. We reserve the right to substitute these hotels with ones of a similar standard.
Cairo: Mövenpick Cairo Media City or similar
Nile cruise:Â MS Symphony
Nile Cruise:Â The cruise boat has many of the facilities of a normal hotel, including restaurants, bars, shops, a relaxing sun deck and a swimming pool. Nile cruise boat itineraries are subject to alterations depending on local conditions at the time of travel. Some sailing may be done after dark. Boats may moor up alongside each other at night, requiring you to cross through other boats to reach the shore.
Sleeper train:Â Â Your tour includes two overnight sleeper trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo.
Airport Pick-Up and Transfer:
Your tour includes a 24-hour airport meet & assist service from Cairo International Airport – your arrival and departure airport-hotel transfers and all other transfers.
On arrival in Egypt our representative will meet you before passport control. They will assist with visa formalities and then help you with your luggage and take you to your hotel. Please inform us of your flight details (date of flight, flight number, arrival time and name of travellers) at least 10 days prior to your arrival for the confirmed arrangement of your transfer.
Your airport transfers are only included on the first and last day of the set tour itinerary unless you have booked any additional accommodation with us either before or after the set dates. If you make your own arrangements for additional accommodation at either the beginning or the end of the tour then you will need to arrange your own airport transfers on these days.Â
In Egypt, we use AC minivans/minibuses/coaches, many of which are fitted with speed limiters, and all are inspected and checked daily.
Sleeper train:Â
Your tour includes two overnight sleeper trains from Cairo to Aswan and Luxor to Cairo.Â
The journey takes between 10 to 13 hours from Luxor to Cairo and approximately 14 to 15 hours from Cairo to Aswan and accommodation on the train includes dinner and breakfast the next day, however it is highly recommended to take your own snacks, water and soft drinks before getting into the train.
Flight upgrades from Cairo to Aswan – Luxor to Cairo are available, please contact us should you wish to upgrade to a flight instead of the overnight sleeper train.
Distances
Please find below the distances between the sights visited in Egypt and the approximate driving times. We will always strive to take a short break every few hours to enable passengers to stretch their legs, purchase snacks and use wash facilities during long drives.
Aswan – Luxor: 247 kms – 3 hrs
Cairo – Aswan: 982 kms – 12 hrs
Aswan – Abu Simbel: 309 kms – 3.5 hrs
Luxor – Cairo: 735 kms – 9 hrs
Egypt- Tipping is also very much a part of Egyptian culture and customs, and many people you meet along the way will expect and make it clear they are waiting for a tip.
To make it easier for you to budget and to remove much of the stress and hassle of tipping lots of people as you go along, we collect US$60 a ‘Tipping Kitty’ at the start of your time in Egypt.
Your guide will manage this as the tour goes along and ask one or more of the group members to assist and make some of the payments.
The kitty provides tips for a wide range of people you’ll meet along the tour including hotel porters, train and station staff, drivers, site guards, local reps etc. your satisfaction with and appreciation of the service they have provided.Â
Again, you should not feel obliged to.
Your Egyptologist guide is not included in this kitty and you may tip them at the end of your tour subject to tip any particular amount, and should consider your personal budget.
As a guideline, approx. US$6-10 per person per day would be appropriate.
Egypt- passports should be valid for at least six months after your departure from the country. Please do not bring an almost full or almost expired passport. Visa arrangements are the responsibility of the traveller, and requirements are subject to change by the local authorities. We recommend that you contact your closest Egyptian consulate or embassy for current information about your nationality.
In general, the official advice is that all nationalities obtain their Egypt visas in advance, as we cannot guarantee that you can get them at the airport. An online e-visa is available through https://visa2egypt.gov.eg/eVisa/. Please do not use any other website as there are many scam sites offering Egypt e-visas.
In practice, however, many nationalities (including British and European, Australian, New Zealand, and USA) can and do obtain their visas on arrival at Cairo airport. The process is much quicker and simpler, the cost is currently US$25 p/p and must be paid in hard currency (i.e., GBP, USD or EUR) – you’ll be given change in local currency if necessary. There are no forms to fill in and you don’t need to bring passport photos.
Visas are issued at one of the bank desks in the immigration hall before you get to passport control. Our representative will have met you by this stage and will assist with the process.
All African & Indian nationals, and some others, will need to obtain their visas in advance.
For further information on your visa requirements, please your local Egyptian embassy/consulate.
The local currency in Egypt is the Egyptian Pound, often denoted ‘LE’. The Egyptian Pound can vary significantly in value against the British Pound, but sticks fairly close to the value of the US Dollar. You do not need to arrange to bring any Egyptian Pounds with you to Egypt, as change facilities are available in all the hotels, airports and banks. You should try to obtain and keep hold of small denomination notes or coins on you during the tour as these are useful for toilets, tips and small purchases. ATMs are readily available in major towns and some local shops will accept VISA/Mastercard or Amex, but may charge fees of up to 10% – check before you pay. Travellers cheques are not recommended as they cannot be changed in many places now, and can incur high fees.
While in Egypt you will need sufficient funds to cover meals not included in the itinerary, drinks, snacks, souvenirs and personal expenses such as laundry. These should generally all be paid for in Egyptian Pounds. You may also need to pay for the tour Tipping Kitty and site Entrance Fees while you are in Egypt. Payments for these may be made to your tour guide in hard currency (USD, GBP, EUR) at the start of your tour.Â
It is difficult to recommend a level of personal spending money which will suit everyone as this can differ greatly, but as a guideline, we would suggest allowing USD 25-35 per person per day as a minimum. Allow more if you plan on doing lots of shopping, or buying many alcoholic drinks.
Budgeting
Please note that entrance fees to sights and optional activities are not included in the tour price. Optional activities are not operated by Timeless Tours and may require a certain number of attendees to run. Your guide will be happy to inform you further about the available optional activities at the start of your tour.
Entrance Fees
Your entrance fees included the tour price and covers only the entrance to the main area of every site mentioned in the tour itinerary. Some tombs, mummies room and going inside any of the pyramids, require an extra ticket wish is available at the ticket office at the entrance.
Cairo
Giza Pyramids/Sphinx — EGP 700
Sakkara Pyramid — EGP 600
Egyptian Museum — EGP 625
Aswan
Philae Temple — EGP 550
Komombo Temple — EGP 450
Luxor
Luxor Temple — EGP 500
Hatshepsut Temple — EGP 440
Valley Of the Kings — EGP 750
Karnak Temple – EGP – 600Â
Optional Activities
Please note that Optional Activities are not operated by Timeless Tours.
Hot-Air Ballooning — 145 USD
Abu Simbel — 130 USD
Nubian Dinner — 57 USD
Health and Vaccinations:
You should ensure you are fully insured for medical emergencies including emergency evacuation and repatriation. Recommended vaccinations and other health protection measures vary according to the country you are visiting and where you are travelling from. We recommend you contact your GP/medical practitioner or a travel clinic for current information on vaccinations needed for your destination. You should ensure that you are up to date with vaccines and boosters recommended for your normal life at home, including for example, vaccines required for occupational risk of exposure, lifestyle risks and underlying medical conditions.
In addition, additional courses or boosters normally recommended for the countries in this region are:
Egypt: Tetanus, Typhoid, Hepatitis A
Note: We are aware of some places in Egypt using ‘black henna’ instead of pure brown henna. Black henna contains a chemical dye PPD (paraphenylenediamine) which can result in severe allergic reactions and resultant scarring. To be safe we recommend avoiding any henna tattoos while in Egypt unless you are certain they are using pure brown henna.
Travel Insurance:
Travel insurance is compulsory on all of our tours and needs to cover personal accident & liability, medical expenses and repatriation, travel delay & abandonment. We also strongly recommend that you take out cover against cancellation and lost/stolen baggage. Personal medical insurance does not normally provide sufficient cover and is generally not suitable for travel on our tours. You will not be able to join your tour if you have not provided us with details of your insurance or if you arrive without cover in place (no refunds will be due in this event).Â
If you plan to arrange a hot air balloon flight, or do some scuba diving during your tour, you should check the small print in your policy to make sure these are covered Please also check the maximum altitude that you will be reaching and that full cover including emergency evacuation is provided up to this altitude.Â
If you are taking expensive camera gear or other electronic equipment with you then please check the coverage and the fine print of your policy to ensure that you have sufficient cover.
Luggage:
Suitcases, rucksacks or fabric hold alls are all fine to bring with you to Egypt. You should also bring a small daypack/bag to take out during the day. Your main luggage will normally be left in the hotel during your sightseeing trips – you will not need to carry it far, and there are nearly always hotel porters to assist.
Luggage limits:
There is no luggage limit for this tour. However, most airlines restrict you to between 20kg and 25kg for your hold luggage and between 5kg and 10kg for hand luggage. Please check with your airline before travelling to the airport.
Clothing:
Most of your time in Egypt will be in a hot climate. However, at night, and especially in the deserts, the temperatures can drop quite dramatically. So, you must pack for cool conditions. Formal dress (eg. suits & ties) is not required at the hotel restaurants. Long sleeves are recommended to protect from mosquitoes if you are on the felucca. Modesty rates highly in Egypt, especially for women, so to respect the local culture &Â
people, please ensure all clothes are loose fitting and not revealing. Shorts (not hot-pants) are OK in tourist sites, as are T-shirts, but these should not show too much bare flesh (we suggest that your shoulders should remain covered). In the centre of Cairo, if you are visiting any mosques, legs and arms should be covered.
Other items:
If you will be travelling on a felucca then we recommend bringing a light sleeping sheet or sleeping bag liner all year round for comfort, and a light sleeping bag in the winter months (November to February). We also recommend you bring a sun hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, a basic first aid kit, toiletries, small towel, money belt, small torch, camera & charger.
Contacting home:
We recommend that you purchase a local SIM card upon arrival should you wish to stay in touch with friends and family back home. The Internet is widely available; however, it is costly to use within hotels and on cruise boats and may be unreliable. In case of emergency please contact: info@timeless.tours or call, WhatsApp or text message our Egypt office on +20 1003024950 / +2 01280211886 / +201284666462. UK:-+447585332251
Travel Advice
We are closely monitoring the latest travel updates to Egypt and follow the advice of the UK Foreign Office. For the latest travel advice from UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO), please visit:Â https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/egypt
Solo Travellers
We have many solo travellers joining our tours. Solo travellers will be roomed with another traveller of the same gender. If you would like a private solo room, please select a single supplement at the time of booking.
Time:
The time in Egypt is GMT plus 2 hours. Daylight saving adjustments have historically been applied in some years but not others. At present it appears that there will be no daylight-saving changes in Egypt 2016 and beyond, though this may change at short notice (with a resulting impact on flight times and schedules). Exact dates vary from year to year and sometimes the changes may be scrapped altogether.
Voltage:
Sockets are two rounds pronged and 220 volts (Type C). Universal adaptors are available in most airport shops if you don’t have one already. Standard European adapters will work fine, though sometimes they may feel a little loose in the sockets. All hotel rooms have electrical sockets where you can re-charge cameras, phones etc. Hair dryers are normally available on request from the hotel reception if not in your room already.
If you have US appliances (110 volts) you will need a voltage converter as well as a plug adapter.
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