overview
Embark on a journey through time and witness the grandeur of ancient Egypt. Explore the wonders of Cairo before gliding along the iconic Nile River aboard the luxurious Sonesta Goddess Nile Cruise. Experience history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes in ultimate comfort.
includes:
Return flights from Johannesburg to Cairo including levies
Return transfers from Cairo airport to hotel
Return airport transfers between Aswan Harbor and Luxor Port
2 Nights stay in Cairo at the 4* Ramses Hilton Hotel in a Standard City View room
Breakfast daily
3 Nights aboard the Sonesta Nile Goddess Nile Cruise in a Deluxe cabin
Breakfast, lunch & dinner (excluding drinks)
Private sightseeing cruise with an English-speaking guide
Half day tour of the Egyptian Museum (excluding lunch)
Half day tour of the Pyramids and Sphinx (excluding lunch)
All transfers, sightseeing tours, and excursions provided in an air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide for sightseeing and excursions
Cruise itinerary:
Day 1:
You will be welcomed at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. Proceed to visit the fascinating Egyptian Museum, located in Tahrir Square, Downtown Cairo. Built during Khedive Abbas Helmi II's reign in 1897. It houses over 120,000 Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman artifacts, including a 'Hidden Treasures' exhibit with 150 newly displayed pieces.
Overnight in Cairo
Day2:
Start your day with a delicious breakfast before heading to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be transferred to the Sonesta Nile Goddess Nile Cruise for check-in. Enjoy a delightful lunch onboard and embark on a exploration tour to the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Return to the cruise and indulge in a sumptuous dinner onboard.
Overnight in Aswan
Day 3:
Begin your morning with a hearty breakfast while sailing to Kom Ombo. Tour Kom Ombo Temple on arrival, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Admire its stunning architecture and reliefs that bring ancient history to life.
In the afternoon, sail to Edfu, enjoy lunch onboard, and visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu.
Return to the cruise and treat yourself to a delectable dinner onboard.
Overnight in Esna
Day 4:
Indulge in a delicious breakfast, before an unforgettable tour to the West Bank. Explore the Valley of the Kings (home to the tombs of pharaohs), the majestic Valley of the Queens (where Queens rest in their final resting places). Marvel at the grandeur of Hatshepsut's Temple (architectural masterpiece) and the towering Colossi of Memnon (ancient guardians of this timeless land). Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch onboard, later followed by dinner, as you relax and take in the breathtaking views of the Nile.
Overnight in Luxor
Day 5:
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before checkout. Explore a visit to the East Bank, the majestic Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. In the afternoon, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo, followed by hotel check-in.
Overnight in Cairo
Day 6:
Begin your morning with an early breakfast and explore a half day tour of the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Return to the hotel for a relaxing break before being transferred to Cairo Airport, taking with you unforgettable memories of your incredible journey through Egypt.
Based on a set departure date 24 April 2025
LIMITED FLIGHTS!
Return transfers from Cairo airport to hotel
Return airport transfers between Aswan Harbor and Luxor Port
2 Nights stay in Cairo at the 4* Ramses Hilton Hotel in a Standard City View room
Breakfast daily
3 Nights aboard the Sonesta Nile Goddess Nile Cruise in a Deluxe cabin
Breakfast, lunch & dinner (excluding drinks)
Private sightseeing cruise with an English-speaking guide
Half day tour of the Egyptian Museum (excluding lunch)
Half day tour of the Pyramids and Sphinx (excluding lunch)
All transfers, sightseeing tours, and excursions provided in an air-conditioned vehicle
English-speaking guide for sightseeing and excursions
Cruise itinerary:
Day 1:
You will be welcomed at Cairo Airport and transferred to your hotel. Proceed to visit the fascinating Egyptian Museum, located in Tahrir Square, Downtown Cairo. Built during Khedive Abbas Helmi II's reign in 1897. It houses over 120,000 Pharaonic and Graeco-Roman artifacts, including a 'Hidden Treasures' exhibit with 150 newly displayed pieces.
Overnight in Cairo
Day2:
Start your day with a delicious breakfast before heading to Cairo Airport for your flight to Aswan. Upon arrival in Aswan, you will be transferred to the Sonesta Nile Goddess Nile Cruise for check-in. Enjoy a delightful lunch onboard and embark on a exploration tour to the High Dam, Philae Temple, and the Unfinished Obelisk.
Return to the cruise and indulge in a sumptuous dinner onboard.
Overnight in Aswan
Day 3:
Begin your morning with a hearty breakfast while sailing to Kom Ombo. Tour Kom Ombo Temple on arrival, a unique double temple dedicated to Sobek and Horus. Admire its stunning architecture and reliefs that bring ancient history to life.
In the afternoon, sail to Edfu, enjoy lunch onboard, and visit the wonderfully preserved Temple of Horus at Edfu.
Return to the cruise and treat yourself to a delectable dinner onboard.
Overnight in Esna
Day 4:
Indulge in a delicious breakfast, before an unforgettable tour to the West Bank. Explore the Valley of the Kings (home to the tombs of pharaohs), the majestic Valley of the Queens (where Queens rest in their final resting places). Marvel at the grandeur of Hatshepsut's Temple (architectural masterpiece) and the towering Colossi of Memnon (ancient guardians of this timeless land). Return to the cruise and enjoy lunch onboard, later followed by dinner, as you relax and take in the breathtaking views of the Nile.
Overnight in Luxor
Day 5:
Enjoy your final breakfast onboard before checkout. Explore a visit to the East Bank, the majestic Karnak Temple and Luxor Temple. In the afternoon, transfer to Luxor Airport for your flight to Cairo, followed by hotel check-in.
Overnight in Cairo
Day 6:
Begin your morning with an early breakfast and explore a half day tour of the iconic Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx. Return to the hotel for a relaxing break before being transferred to Cairo Airport, taking with you unforgettable memories of your incredible journey through Egypt.
Based on a set departure date 24 April 2025
LIMITED FLIGHTS!
excludes:
Domestic flights from Cairo to Aswan and from Luxor to Cairo, visas, customary tipping, personal expenses, drinks and meals not mentioned, gratuities and items of a personal nature, travel and medical insurance and any items not mentioned under inclusions.
details:
- prices from:R 43515 pps
- travel from:Wed, Apr 23, 2025
- to:Tue, Apr 29, 2025
- book before:Wed, Apr 16, 2025
need visas?
Please confirm with your travel consultant.
S. Africa:
No
EU:No
America:No
British:No
terms and conditions:
- The above package is subject to availability at time of reservation.
- Price is per person sharing.
- Prices are subject to change in accordance with currency fluctuations and increased airfares.
- The exact amount will be confirmed at time of booking.
- Advance purchase, peak or high season surcharges, block out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply.
- Price valid for dates as specified.
- When making a booking enquiry it is important that you are in possession of the correct documentation to travel i.e. visas, inoculation certificates etc.
- Group rates available on request.
- Please check that all names and surnames are spelt exactly as they appear in the relevant passports.
- Fares, where indicated, are based on low season rates.
about Cairo
Cairo, Egypt’s sprawling capital, is set on the Nile River. At its heart is Tahrir Square and the vast Egyptian Museum, a trove of antiquities including royal mummies and gilded King Tutankhamun artifacts. Nearby, Giza is the site of the iconic pyramids and Great Sphinx, dating to the 26th century BC. In Gezira Island’s leafy Zamalek district, 187m Cairo Tower affords panoramic city views.